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df94d · df94d

A retired RAF Officer living in Vendée I was privileged to lay a commemorative Roundel on behalf of the RAF Association at a ceremony in Angles Cemetery on 24 July 2015, on the graves of 5 of the crew. This was part of a ceremony led by the Mayor of Angles in the presence of about 40 villagers. Three other wr...

John W · Nick.murray

For many years I have tried unsuccessly to trace information about my father Sgt Navigator Peter Murray from Buckie in Scotland who died on the night of 2/3 January 1944 - believed to have bombed Berlin and lost whilst returning to RAF Kirmington I still haven't found a photograph of my father who died...

barnsley · Adriano Silva Baumgartner

Good morning to all, I am looking for contacts of relatives or from former crewmembers of this airman, who flew and ended his tour with 166 Squadron. Adriano Silva Baumgartner baumgartner_asv@yahoo.com.br

Adriano Silva Baumgartner

Good morning to all. I am looking for a Picture of F/L Werner John Hein (RAFVR 118668) or of the aircraft he was shot down with 214 Squadron: Short Stirling Mark III serial EH884, codes BU*O. ANY information regarding this airman would be most welcomed. Adriano Silva Baumgartner > baumgartner_as...

Justplanedave · Justplanedave

Hello,Just starting to look into a man I believe to be Norman L. PFANDER. All I do know at the present is F/O. N.L. PFANDER J23647 WAG. He passed away some time ago in Hamilton/Dundas Ontario. I believe he may have served in 407 Squadron from 1941 onwards. Id love to see a photo of him or know more about hi...

Coffey · Coffey

On the night of July 5th/6th 1944 my Dad and his crew were part of the attacking force on the the V1 rocket installation at Watten. They were with the 405 PFF Squadron, flying a Lanc MK III . Shortly after leaving the target, approx. 0030 hours, they were attacked by a JU88, and WAG Ted Rutherglen was injur...

smudgersmith · smudgersmith

Hi, In the process of writing a book on RAF Downham Market, 1942-1944. I would welcome any information, photographs and pointers. TIA Steve

Coffey · Coffey

Hoping for some insight into an odd, single line entry in my Dad's pilot's logbook. Dad was a pilot with 405 Squadron, Gransden Lodge. On Oct 24th, 1944 his logbook notes that he flew, as a passenger, in a Percival Proctor from Wyton ( PFF HQ) to High Wycombe ( Bomber Command H.Q.) , a 30 minute flight....

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...

ceagceog288

Black Gloss Kitchens For Sale UK. Thirty Ex Display Kitchens 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 £ 595 Each with appliances.Tel 01616-694786

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_____________________________________________________________________________

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	Memorial in Vendee to the crew of 35 Squadron Halifax L9527 (Preview) A retired RAF Officer living in Vendée I was privileged to lay a commemorative Roundel on behalf of the RAF Association at a ceremony in Angles Cemetery on 24 July 2015, on the graves of 5 of the crew. This was part of a ceremony led by the Mayor of Angles in the presence of about 40 villagers. Three other wr...	df94d	12	1991	Mar 14, 2016 by pjcurt
	Loss of my father Sgt Navigator Peter Murray 166 Squadron January 1944 (Preview) For many years I have tried unsuccessly to trace information about my father Sgt Navigator Peter Murray from Buckie in Scotland who died on the night of 2/3 January 1944 - believed to have bombed Berlin and lost whilst returning to RAF Kirmington I still haven't found a photograph of my father who died...	Nick.murray	3	847	Mar 13, 2016 by John W
	Flight Lieutenant Harry Gilbert Nixon, DFC (RAFVR 169202) - 166 Squadron (Preview) Good morning to all, I am looking for contacts of relatives or from former crewmembers of this airman, who flew and ended his tour with 166 Squadron. Adriano Silva Baumgartner baumgartner_asv@yahoo.com.br	Adriano Silva Baumgartner	1	616	Feb 29, 2016 by barnsley
	Flight Lieutenant Werner John Hein (RAFVR 118668) - 214 Squadron (Preview) Good morning to all. I am looking for a Picture of F/L Werner John Hein (RAFVR 118668) or of the aircraft he was shot down with 214 Squadron: Short Stirling Mark III serial EH884, codes BU*O. ANY information regarding this airman would be most welcomed. Adriano Silva Baumgartner > baumgartner_as...	Adriano Silva Baumgartner	0	554	Feb 29, 2016 by Adriano Silva Baumgartner
	PFANDER, N. J23647 WAG Info (Preview) Hello,Just starting to look into a man I believe to be Norman L. PFANDER. All I do know at the present is F/O. N.L. PFANDER J23647 WAG. He passed away some time ago in Hamilton/Dundas Ontario. I believe he may have served in 407 Squadron from 1941 onwards. Id love to see a photo of him or know more about hi...	Justplanedave	2	590	Feb 28, 2016 by Justplanedave
	The Raid on Watten (Preview) On the night of July 5th/6th 1944 my Dad and his crew were part of the attacking force on the the V1 rocket installation at Watten. They were with the 405 PFF Squadron, flying a Lanc MK III . Shortly after leaving the target, approx. 0030 hours, they were attacked by a JU88, and WAG Ted Rutherglen was injur...	Coffey	11	879	Feb 26, 2016 by Coffey
	RAF Downham Market (Preview) Hi, In the process of writing a book on RAF Downham Market, 1942-1944. I would welcome any information, photographs and pointers. TIA Steve	smudgersmith	1	1044	Feb 26, 2016 by Adriano Silva Baumgartner
	Mystery flight to High Wycombe -Oct 24, 1944 (Preview) Hoping for some insight into an odd, single line entry in my Dad's pilot's logbook. Dad was a pilot with 405 Squadron, Gransden Lodge. On Oct 24th, 1944 his logbook notes that he flew, as a passenger, in a Percival Proctor from Wyton ( PFF HQ) to High Wycombe ( Bomber Command H.Q.) , a 30 minute flight....	Coffey	6	697	Feb 26, 2016 by Coffey
	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	588	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	2761	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	486	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	469	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	2670	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	1276	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	857	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	742	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	1583	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	569	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	504	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	512	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	878	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	534	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	585	Jan 16, 2016 by Coffey
	Nomader Life Collabsible Water Bootle (Preview) Nomader Life Collabsible Water Bootle. Nomader Collabsible Water Bootles wwww nomaderlife com	ceagceog290	0	461	Jan 10, 2016 by ceagceog290
	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	690	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	420	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	721	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	1137	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	2052	Dec 17, 2015 by Bob Jeavons
	lostaircraft.com database (Preview) well.Regards,John_____________________________________________________________________________	k4kittycrew	10	5035	Dec 14, 2015 by Starman 1957
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