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Adriano Silva Baumgartner

Good night to all. I am looking for a Picture or contact with relatives of former S/L Richard Stansfield Derek Kearns, DSO, DFC, DFM who finished his 2nd Tour with 617 Squadron. baumgartner_asv@yahoo.com.br Adriano Silva Baumgartner, ASV 00.344

Seeking a missing crew member · Dave Donaghy

HELP NEEDED PLEASE TO FIND THE LAST MISSING MEMBER OF A No. 97 SQUADRON BOMBER CREW. 'Timeless Images' has been contacted by Dave Donaghy & Sandy Cannings, asking for our help with information regarding a crew member of Sandy's Father's on No. 97 Squadron at Bourn and Coningsby in Nos. 8 (PFF) &am...

Coffey · Coffey

On the night of March 19/44 my Dad and his crew took off from Tholthorpe on an operation to Frankfurt. For some reason , on the return trip, they were redirected to Tholthorpe Abbey a USAFF airbase. While taxiing at the unfamiliar airfield, Dad had an accident and the outer prop on his Halifax Mark III m...

PeteT · Paul Blagden

This summer I'm going to Sage War Cemetry to visit an airman killed on his first mission. I know his name, rank, date killed. But have been unable to track down crew members, mission etc. Any help would be invaluable. Thank you.

clrh2o · clrh2o

What can you tell me about this gentleman who piloted the Wellington and Lancaster bombers that my Dad flew in? Any info at all would be helpful; especially copy of his Flight Logbook because where he flew, my Dad also flew as Rear Gunner.

Pigeonbird · Pigeonbird

I'm just writing about Wilkie because I went to see him today, and I do not feel that he has a lot of time left with us. Before he goes, I want his story, particularly his life in the R.C.A.F. and as a P.O.W., to be in print. This man deserves to be remembered. He was a Tail Gunner in #76 Squadron, and I never f...

RO55 · RO55

as Ricky7 has not visited since July 3. And I have left a whiteboard message on the profile, could a forum moderator please send an email to make Ricky7 aware of my replies to the DFC post. There is a big story developing on the crew of Bitter Sweet and I will one day post it with photos and documents.

pinuche0706 · peter wateridge

does anyone have any info on my grandfather, he was in 514 sq , i have no photos of him and would love to speak to anyone who might remember him. sgt L A IVE, avro lanc LL645 A2-R if that helps with any ref. Peter wateridge

Keith Parry

This aircraft was lost during a Gardening Mission on 11/12 June 1942. My wife's uncle William Kenneth Williams RAAF was the Navigator and I am trying to obtain as much information about him and the rest of the aircrew as I can. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.......Keith Parry

dleggett · dleggett

I am trying to find some information on RAF F/Sgt William H. Bryant 1850867 who served in the RCAF 429 "Bison" Squadron and was killed on January 20, 1944. Specifically I am trying to find his date of birth, but any additional information would be helpful. Perhaps someone with access to Anc...

Coffey · Coffey

Hi everyone, hoping for your help in locating a relative of the daughter of my Dad's Wireless Operator. Here's the story : Ted Rutherglen was the WAG on my Dad's bomber crew. In late 1944 he apparently fathered a son while stationed in England, but was shipped home to Canada and may not even have known...

MikeH · Leanne S

Hello, I came across this website a while ago when searching upon my family history and realised you have information regarding my Great Uncle, I noticed this when one of the photos matched the one my late Great Grandmother owned at the time. I was hoping there was any more you could tell me please? Or po...

Coffey · Coffey

Hi everyone, thought the attached might be of interest. It is an original leaflet , one of thousands dropped by my Dad and his crew on Nantes on the night of November 18th, 1943, their first operation, at the end of their training at the No. 22 O.T.U. They were flying a Wellington, number HF-761. The t...

Coffey · Coffey

Ok , I am mystified....how does one rise in rank in this forum?! I want to at least beat my Dad's Flt. Lt. rank and make him proud

Coffey · Coffey

Hi everyone, its a pleasure to be here for the first time! My Dad was a skipper with 420 Squadron and 405 Squadron, 1944. I am currently attempting to write a book, based on his logbook, telling the story of the crew. For the past year I have been working on making contact with all the families of the 6 men w...

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Berry · Berry

Gordon Ralph BerryMy Dad flew with 166 Squadron as a Rear Gunner between July 1944 until the end of the war.His fellow crew members were Pilot F/L Arscott, - Flight Engineer F/S Jones, - Air Bomber F/S Marlow, - Navigator Sgt Diggins, - Wireless Operator W/O Auckram (NZ), MU Gunner - Sgt Bell.Do a...

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Maple

Hello all, What a fantastic forum this is. I was wondering if anyone had any details of a Lancaster with Code XY-S. I have a photo of what I believe may be the flight crew (including my grandad) in from t of the majestic plane, and just trying to see what info I can track down.

Ricky7 · Ricky7

Hi, this is my first time posting on this site as I have just found it !!!! I have been trying to find out why my dad received the DFC. I have the ribbon it is on but the medal was lost years ago. No one has any mention of him ever receiving it. I was wondering if anyone can help? His name was Eric Milton McAlister...

Charlotte

Hi I am trying to research my grandfather Albert Binder. I am aware he was in squadron 166 and was shot down in Cologne and was a pow for a period of time. He was a member of the caterpillar club. Unfortunately both himself and my grandmother have now passed away and we are unable to find any details of his s...

k4kittycrew · k4kittycrew

well.Regards,John_____________________________________________________________________________

MikeH · MikeH

Hi, can anyone help with a photo of Halifax LK911 (MP-Y) of 76 Squadron? I understand a photo can be found in the book 'White Rose Base' by Brian Rapier, Thanks, Mike -- Edited by MikeH on Saturday 12th of December 2015 04:26:36 AM

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Carleton · Carleton

Enlisted: 04 July 1941 Serv. Nos. R108467 & J/93704 latter as of 01 Jan. 1945 Plyleys records state that he was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp, the 1939-45 Star, Operational Wings and Air Gunner badge. He served with No. 419 Sqdn where he completed one tour and also with...

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MikeH · MikeH

Hi, can anyone help with any operational records for F/Sgt William Brookes? I understand he served as W/Op. AG with 78 Squadron (Breighton) from late 1943/ early 1944. The pilots name was a Bob Penrice RCAF. Regards, Mike.H

Howard · Howard

Hi, I am trying to find anyone with information on Lancaster AC_P that was flying out of Tuddenham around 1945/46. My father, Flt Sgt Henry Moss was Air Gunner on it. I haven't got any of his crew members names as yet, but will try and get a few from him. Hope that someone has some info

dawallace · Anonymous

I really don't know if this site is active but here goes... I have an ongoing research project concerning a Canadian pilot officer bomb aimer who was a crew member of Wellington HE545 'AS-H'. This aircraft went down on 29th March 1943. I have traced this man's background and ran into a road block. I need...

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	Looking for pictures/contacts w/relatives of S/L Richard Stansfield Derek Kearns, DSO, DFC, DFM, (NZ405572) - 617 Sqdn (Preview) Good night to all. I am looking for a Picture or contact with relatives of former S/L Richard Stansfield Derek Kearns, DSO, DFC, DFM who finished his 2nd Tour with 617 Squadron. baumgartner_asv@yahoo.com.br Adriano Silva Baumgartner, ASV 00.344	Adriano Silva Baumgartner	0	580	Feb 26, 2016 by Adriano Silva Baumgartner
	Seeking a missing crew member (Preview) HELP NEEDED PLEASE TO FIND THE LAST MISSING MEMBER OF A No. 97 SQUADRON BOMBER CREW. 'Timeless Images' has been contacted by Dave Donaghy & Sandy Cannings, asking for our help with information regarding a crew member of Sandy's Father's on No. 97 Squadron at Bourn and Coningsby in Nos. 8 (PFF) &am...	Dave Donaghy	4	2747	Feb 25, 2016 by Anonymous
	Frankfurt and a prang (Preview) On the night of March 19/44 my Dad and his crew took off from Tholthorpe on an operation to Frankfurt. For some reason , on the return trip, they were redirected to Tholthorpe Abbey a USAFF airbase. While taxiing at the unfamiliar airfield, Dad had an accident and the outer prop on his Halifax Mark III m...	Coffey	0	478	Feb 14, 2016 by Coffey
	searching for information (Preview) This summer I'm going to Sage War Cemetry to visit an airman killed on his first mission. I know his name, rank, date killed. But have been unable to track down crew members, mission etc. Any help would be invaluable. Thank you.	Paul Blagden	1	463	Feb 14, 2016 by PeteT
	W/O James Drummond MILLER; RNZAF; NZ4212431 (Preview) What can you tell me about this gentleman who piloted the Wellington and Lancaster bombers that my Dad flew in? Any info at all would be helpful; especially copy of his Flight Logbook because where he flew, my Dad also flew as Rear Gunner.	clrh2o	11	2662	Feb 13, 2016 by L. K. (Miller) Thompson
	P/O Wilkie Wanless (Preview) I'm just writing about Wilkie because I went to see him today, and I do not feel that he has a lot of time left with us. Before he goes, I want his story, particularly his life in the R.C.A.F. and as a P.O.W., to be in print. This man deserves to be remembered. He was a Tail Gunner in #76 Squadron, and I never f...	Pigeonbird	3	1268	Feb 12, 2016 by WILLY SUZOR
	Contact Ricky7 Please (Preview) as Ricky7 has not visited since July 3. And I have left a whiteboard message on the profile, could a forum moderator please send an email to make Ricky7 aware of my replies to the DFC post. There is a big story developing on the crew of Bitter Sweet and I will one day post it with photos and documents.	RO55	8	849	Feb 4, 2016 by RO55
	sgt l a ive. (Preview) does anyone have any info on my grandfather, he was in 514 sq , i have no photos of him and would love to speak to anyone who might remember him. sgt L A IVE, avro lanc LL645 A2-R if that helps with any ref. Peter wateridge	peter wateridge	6	734	Feb 1, 2016 by pinuche0706
	83 Squadron Lancaster 1 R5636 OL-K (Preview) This aircraft was lost during a Gardening Mission on 11/12 June 1942. My wife's uncle William Kenneth Williams RAAF was the Navigator and I am trying to obtain as much information about him and the rest of the aircrew as I can. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.......Keith Parry	Keith Parry	11	1575	Feb 1, 2016 by Keith
	Information on RAF Airman (Preview) I am trying to find some information on RAF F/Sgt William H. Bryant 1850867 who served in the RCAF 429 "Bison" Squadron and was killed on January 20, 1944. Specifically I am trying to find his date of birth, but any additional information would be helpful. Perhaps someone with access to Anc...	dleggett	0	561	Jan 27, 2016 by dleggett
	War Baby / Jason Rutherglen (Preview) Hi everyone, hoping for your help in locating a relative of the daughter of my Dad's Wireless Operator. Here's the story : Ted Rutherglen was the WAG on my Dad's bomber crew. In late 1944 he apparently fathered a son while stationed in England, but was shipped home to Canada and may not even have known...	Coffey	0	496	Jan 27, 2016 by Coffey
	Sgt Stanley Hoggett (Preview) Hello, I came across this website a while ago when searching upon my family history and realised you have information regarding my Great Uncle, I noticed this when one of the photos matched the one my late Great Grandmother owned at the time. I was hoping there was any more you could tell me please? Or po...	Leanne S	2	504	Jan 27, 2016 by MikeH
	"Nickel" Raid on Nantes (Preview) Hi everyone, thought the attached might be of interest. It is an original leaflet , one of thousands dropped by my Dad and his crew on Nantes on the night of November 18th, 1943, their first operation, at the end of their training at the No. 22 O.T.U. They were flying a Wellington, number HF-761. The t...	Coffey	3	870	Jan 24, 2016 by alieneyes
	You'll get no promotion.... (Preview) Ok , I am mystified....how does one rise in rank in this forum?! I want to at least beat my Dad's Flt. Lt. rank and make him proud	Coffey	2	525	Jan 18, 2016 by Coffey
	420 Squadron/Sgt.Porter 420 squadron Porter (Preview) Hi everyone, its a pleasure to be here for the first time! My Dad was a skipper with 420 Squadron and 405 Squadron, 1944. I am currently attempting to write a book, based on his logbook, telling the story of the crew. For the past year I have been working on making contact with all the families of the 6 men w...	Coffey	2	575	Jan 16, 2016 by Coffey
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	finding F/L Arscott' crew (Preview) Gordon Ralph BerryMy Dad flew with 166 Squadron as a Rear Gunner between July 1944 until the end of the war.His fellow crew members were Pilot F/L Arscott, - Flight Engineer F/S Jones, - Air Bomber F/S Marlow, - Navigator Sgt Diggins, - Wireless Operator W/O Auckram (NZ), MU Gunner - Sgt Bell.Do a...	Berry	2	682	Jan 9, 2016 by Berry
	Black Gloss Kitchens For Sale UK (Preview) Black Gloss Kitchens For Sale UK. Thirty Ex Display Kitchens To Clear. www e-x-d-i-s-p-l-a-y-k-i-t-c-h-e-n-s-1 co uk £ 595 Each with appliances.Tel 01616-694786	ceagceog288	0	412	Jan 5, 2016 by ceagceog288
	Looking for Details on Lancaster Code XY-S (Preview) Hello all, What a fantastic forum this is. I was wondering if anyone had any details of a Lancaster with Code XY-S. I have a photo of what I believe may be the flight crew (including my grandad) in from t of the majestic plane, and just trying to see what info I can track down.	Maple	4	713	Jan 4, 2016 by Anonymous
	DFC (Preview) Hi, this is my first time posting on this site as I have just found it !!!! I have been trying to find out why my dad received the DFC. I have the ribbon it is on but the medal was lost years ago. No one has any mention of him ever receiving it. I was wondering if anyone can help? His name was Eric Milton McAlister...	Ricky7	9	1129	Dec 23, 2015 by RO55
	squadron 166 (Preview) Hi I am trying to research my grandfather Albert Binder. I am aware he was in squadron 166 and was shot down in Cologne and was a pow for a period of time. He was a member of the caterpillar club. Unfortunately both himself and my grandmother have now passed away and we are unable to find any details of his s...	Charlotte	8	2041	Dec 17, 2015 by Bob Jeavons
	lostaircraft.com database (Preview) well.Regards,John_____________________________________________________________________________	k4kittycrew	10	5024	Dec 14, 2015 by Starman 1957
	Halifax LK911 (76 Sqn) Photo wanted. (Preview) Hi, can anyone help with a photo of Halifax LK911 (MP-Y) of 76 Squadron? I understand a photo can be found in the book 'White Rose Base' by Brian Rapier, Thanks, Mike -- Edited by MikeH on Saturday 12th of December 2015 04:26:36 AM	MikeH	0	493	Dec 12, 2015 by MikeH
	Kitchens Online UK, Kitchens For Sale Online UK Area (Preview) <16>Kitchens Online UK, Kitchens For Sale Online UK Area. Thirty Ex Display Kitchens To Clear. www exdisplaykitchens1 co uk £ 595 Each with appliances.Tel 01616-694786	ceagceog270	0	411	Dec 10, 2015 by ceagceog270
	P/O Dorland Gillies Plyley RCAF - Medals (Preview) Enlisted: 04 July 1941 Serv. Nos. R108467 & J/93704 latter as of 01 Jan. 1945 Plyleys records state that he was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp, the 1939-45 Star, Operational Wings and Air Gunner badge. He served with No. 419 Sqdn where he completed one tour and also with...	Carleton	1	616	Nov 28, 2015 by alieneyes
	C-h-e-a-p K-i-t-c-h-e-n Hammersmith and Fulham Uk (Preview) www.exdisplaykitchens1.co.u*k	sonofgod23	0	431	Nov 25, 2015 by sonofgod23
	C-h-e-a-p K-i-t-c-h-e-n Chamford Uk (Preview) C-h-e-a-p K-i-t-c-h-e-n Chamford Uk. Thirty Ex Display K-i-t-c-h-e-n-s To Clear. w-w-w- -e-x-d-i-s-p-l-a-y-k-i-t-c-h-e-n-s-1- -c-o- -u-k £ -5-9-5- Each with appliances.Tel -0--1--6--1--6--6--9--4--7--8--6-	ceagceog249	0	1014	Nov 24, 2015 by ceagceog249
	F/Sgt William Brookes - 78 Squadron (Preview) Hi, can anyone help with any operational records for F/Sgt William Brookes? I understand he served as W/Op. AG with 78 Squadron (Breighton) from late 1943/ early 1944. The pilots name was a Bob Penrice RCAF. Regards, Mike.H	MikeH	10	1049	Nov 21, 2015 by Tony H
	138 Squadron - Tuddenham 138 squadron tuddenham (Preview) Hi, I am trying to find anyone with information on Lancaster AC_P that was flying out of Tuddenham around 1945/46. My father, Flt Sgt Henry Moss was Air Gunner on it. I haven't got any of his crew members names as yet, but will try and get a few from him. Hope that someone has some info	Howard	3	1150	Nov 14, 2015 by Anonymous
	Question ... (Preview) I really don't know if this site is active but here goes... I have an ongoing research project concerning a Canadian pilot officer bomb aimer who was a crew member of Wellington HE545 'AS-H'. This aircraft went down on 29th March 1943. I have traced this man's background and ran into a road block. I need...	Anonymous	2	694	Nov 6, 2015 by dawallace
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