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Moose · Moose

Anyone recall seeing a POW winning an AFC while a POW or a DFM ???

Mackey · Mackey

Hi My father Sgt; Stanley Herbert Mackey was shot down over Stuttgart on 12th Sept; 1944 he was rear gunner and all the crew except 1 killed in action. I have his records etc but only 1 photo; he is buried in Durnbach cemetery Germany, my mother who is now 92 has visited and i have pictures of the grave etc; h...

MikeH · MikeH

Hi, can anyone help with the ORB details regarding Lancaster III JA861 AR- ? on Ops to Hanover. T/o 1939 Binbrook. Crashed in the target area. All were buried on 4th October in Hanover War Cemetery, Regards,Mike

MikeH · Adriano Silva Baumgartner

Good night to all. Am looking for a Picture of the Air Bomber F/O Wilfred Gordon Cooper, DFC* (RAFVR 132957) that flew 50 missions with 97 Squadron (Lancasters) and several pilots. baumgartner_asv@yahoo.com.br Adriano S. Baumgartner

Beauce 44 · Beauce 44

Bonjour, Hello, In 2011 and 2012,two commemorations in memory of the crashes of two bombers were held in our small villages in the Center of France.The first was a Halifax ,QO-A NP687 of the 432 Squadron,shot down by a night-fighter in the night of 25 July,1944. The second ,a Lancaster,A-2C LL692 of...

Starman 1957 · Starman 1957

Hi, Is there anyone else receiving a domain name expired message from the Bombercrew.com website. Just worried that the forum will also disappear if the domain has expired. Hope we don't lose another good remembrance site like Stephan's site in Germany. Regards, Gary -- Edited by Starman 1957 on Su...

Coffey · Coffey

While looking through the logbook of a mid-upper gunner who flew with Coastal Command in 1942 I came across an abbreviation that has me puzzled. On each operation, he notes "anti-submarine patrol, Bay of Biscay" and adds "D.C.O.". I know DNCO stands for Did Not Complete Operation, but have not seen D...

MikeH · Roger Eade

Hi, I'm trying to trace information of my uncle (above) who I believe was shot down, possibly on a bombing raid to Hamburg. Any information appreciated

PBT · PBT

http://www.156squadron.com/101Sqn/search_rollofhonor.asp

Coffey · Coffey

Happy New Year everyone! In the squadron records for 405 Squadron, there are multiple entries stating that the Master Bomber gave instructions to the attackers using the phrase " Square Mile" ..... I am assuming it was some kind of PFF code. Can anyone offer any insight as to its meaning? Che...

barnsley · barnsley

I am reposting my original offer of help to anyone looking for information about 166 squadron RAF 1943-45,particularly family/relatives of 166 Airmen.My original posting was getting a little 'cluttered' and I was missing some of the requests for assistance. Please post your queries on the site...

maximilian · maximilian

Hello, I'm investigating the emergancy landing of Short Stirling LJ873 on September the 23rd 1944. The plane belonged to 620 squadron RAF and was flown by squadron commander Donald Henry Lee D.F.C. The plane landed in Ussen , just west of Oss ( Holland). All crew members survived and evaded. The com...

BomberJacket · BomberJacket

I am researching a man who went down with his Halifax on the night of 19 June 1942. He was a flight sergeant with No 78 Bomber Squadron and his name was Mostyn Maurice Crowe. I am aiming to produce a detailed biography of him to mark the 75 anniversary of his demise. He is listed on the Camberley and Frimely w...

WRCfan · WRCfan

Hi all, new to the forum so first of all a big hello and it is nice to be here. About one year ago I purchased a Lancaster pilots helmet (images attached below). Love it to bits, and have been doing some research on it via trolling Google results. I know it was owned by Flight Lieutanant Clyde Frederick Ad...

P C Farrow · P C Farrow

How do I get access to Training and operational records for JW Farrow who was a MUG his last operational squadron was 622.4 AGS Morpeth25/05/1943 09/07/1943RAF Wing (26 OTU)16/08/194317/09/1943RAF Newmarket27/10/194303/11/19431651 CU-Waterbeach.04/11/194327/11/19431651 CU-Wratti...

Coffey · Coffey

Did the crews in PFF who were carrying a mixed load of flares for target marking , and a load of GP bombs have to do two runs? Once to mark the target , then circle and join the main force for their bomb run? I have read conflicting accounts, and would appreciate any input from the forum. Cheers, Clint.

MXD · MXD

I am a new memeber and am looking for any info on my late father who flew with 90 Squadron (West Wickham, Tuddenham) from May 1943 until May 1944 and then with 576 Squadron (Fiskerton) for March 1945 and then 101 Squadron (Ludford Magna)from March 1945.

Adriano Silva Baumgartner

Good night to all, Am looking for a Picture of this particular airman that flew with 582 and 139 Squadrons (PFF). baumgartner_asv@yahoo.com.br Adriano

Michael Curness · Anonymous

Remembrance Day today and my son was in parade with cubs. He always chooses to place his wooden cross on one of the three RAF graves amongst the 19 CWWGC graves in the churchyard at ALll SAints Frindsbury, overlooking Chatham Dockyard (as was!) This year he really wants to know who these people were. Fr...

Coffey · Coffey

Can anyone tell me anything more about the V1 site at Middle-Straete? My Dad and crew took part in a raid on this target on the night of June 24/44, and I cant seem to find any info on it. Was it a storage site or a launching site? Any info on the effectiveness of the raid? Thanks everyone for any info ! Cheers,...

adrian1 · adrian1

Currently I am researching Lancaster ME675, flown by F/Lt J.R.Hill. Underway to target (Oil plant at Wesseling) the aircraft was intercepted by a nightfighter. The aircraft exploded on impact which killed the whole crew. Not very sure where the aircraft struck the ground Nuenen or Lage Mierde, t...

matt · matt

Looking for the details on a crash of a 156 sqn Lanc on which F/L Alastair Stewart was aboard. Stewart was killed in the crash, apparently they were conducting an air test when the incident occured. I am trying to find out who else was aboard and any other details for a family member I tried lostbomber...

Lanc68 · Lanc68

Hi dear Friend We just built a memorial to the crew of Lancaster ND 755 35th Squadron Wintzenbach fell in France on the night of October 19, 1944. I am looking for all info, photos and contact with families of the victims. The pilot was F / O R. W. Brown. (DFC) Thank you for your help Lanc68

Coffey · Coffey

Greetings all. Just arrived home from Maui, and read Harry Yates "Luck and a Lancaster" on the flights there and back. Wonderful book, one of the best I have read, however I was astounded to read of Yate's casual use of George the autopilot. At one point in the book he writes of engaging George and then wa...

John W · Iain Kelly

I am currectly investigating the service life of my Great Uncle, Harry Selman. He was based at Lisset until going down over Germany and internment in Stalag IVb. Harry died in 1950 when his Wellington crashed over Sussex on a training flight. I am wondering if it is likely that I will be able to trace any...

Adriano Silva Baumgartner

Good night to all, Am looking for relatives of this Observer with 692 Squadron, born in Canada, that later became a Doctor and pilot with RCAF. Any information regarding his relatives would be most welcomed for a friend of mine who is researching about this airman. baumgartner_asv@yahoo.com.br Ad...

caj1968 · caj1968

HI, I've been researching my family tree and found details of the above person, who died on the 24 Apr 1944, whilst serving in 425 (R.CA.F.) squadron out of RAF Tholthorpe. Does anyone have any details of the operation that resulted in his death? Thanks in advance Colin

Adriano Silva Baumgartner

Good morning. Am looking for pictures of Flying Officer Bernard Ellis Knight (RAFVR 126681) and his Navigator, F/O Alexander James Baldwin, D.F.M. (RAFVR 130729), from 571 Squadron, who were killed on the 17th May 1944, while coming back from Berlin on Mosquito B.XVI serial ML988.

earthling · earthling

Hello there, I am trying to find out what John Paul Riches did before he flew with 617 Squadron. I know he was transferred from 1660 CU, but he was supposed to have done a full tour before this. Has anyone any ideas/information? Thank you AK

Porthios · Porthios

Hi, I would like to read books written by bomber crew members like the books Bomber Pilot, Lancaster Target or No Moon Tonight. It would be nice if you can send me a few hints to other books which are worth to read, thanks. Marcel

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	Can a POW win a decoration for deeds done while a prisoner (Preview) Anyone recall seeing a POW winning an AFC while a POW or a DFM ???	Moose	6	649	Feb 13, 2017 by Moose
	207 squ; Spilsby photographs 1944 wanted (Preview) Hi My father Sgt; Stanley Herbert Mackey was shot down over Stuttgart on 12th Sept; 1944 he was rear gunner and all the crew except 1 killed in action. I have his records etc but only 1 photo; he is buried in Durnbach cemetery Germany, my mother who is now 92 has visited and i have pictures of the grave etc; h...	Mackey	4	1385	Feb 9, 2017 by YWL
	460 Squadron ORB 27/28 Sep 1943 (Preview) Hi, can anyone help with the ORB details regarding Lancaster III JA861 AR- ? on Ops to Hanover. T/o 1939 Binbrook. Crashed in the target area. All were buried on 4th October in Hanover War Cemetery, Regards,Mike	MikeH	4	1333	Feb 3, 2017 by russell owen
	Looking for a picture of F/O Wilfred Gordon Cooper, DFC* (RAFVR 132957) - 97 Squadron bomb aimer (Preview) Good night to all. Am looking for a Picture of the Air Bomber F/O Wilfred Gordon Cooper, DFC* (RAFVR 132957) that flew 50 missions with 97 Squadron (Lancasters) and several pilots. baumgartner_asv@yahoo.com.br Adriano S. Baumgartner	Adriano Silva Baumgartner	2	802	Jan 31, 2017 by MikeH
	Long delay bomb Stuttgart 1944? (Preview) Bonjour, Hello, In 2011 and 2012,two commemorations in memory of the crashes of two bombers were held in our small villages in the Center of France.The first was a Halifax ,QO-A NP687 of the 432 Squadron,shot down by a night-fighter in the night of 25 July,1944. The second ,a Lancaster,A-2C LL692 of...	Beauce 44	8	1398	Jan 27, 2017 by Beauce 44
	Bombercrew.com (Preview) Hi, Is there anyone else receiving a domain name expired message from the Bombercrew.com website. Just worried that the forum will also disappear if the domain has expired. Hope we don't lose another good remembrance site like Stephan's site in Germany. Regards, Gary -- Edited by Starman 1957 on Su...	Starman 1957	1	802	Jan 20, 2017 by Starman 1957
	Coastal Command logbook (Preview) While looking through the logbook of a mid-upper gunner who flew with Coastal Command in 1942 I came across an abbreviation that has me puzzled. On each operation, he notes "anti-submarine patrol, Bay of Biscay" and adds "D.C.O.". I know DNCO stands for Did Not Complete Operation, but have not seen D...	Coffey	6	701	Jan 20, 2017 by dawallace
	Lionel Eade (Preview) Hi, I'm trying to trace information of my uncle (above) who I believe was shot down, possibly on a bombing raid to Hamburg. Any information appreciated	Roger Eade	2	671	Jan 14, 2017 by MikeH
	Sgt Derek Paul Watson-Parker (741702) (Preview) http://www.156squadron.com/101Sqn/search_rollofhonor.asp	PBT	4	944	Jan 7, 2017 by PBT
	Master Bomber code? (Preview) Happy New Year everyone! In the squadron records for 405 Squadron, there are multiple entries stating that the Master Bomber gave instructions to the attackers using the phrase " Square Mile" ..... I am assuming it was some kind of PFF code. Can anyone offer any insight as to its meaning? Che...	Coffey	4	661	Jan 5, 2017 by dawallace
	166 Squadron RAF Kirmington Bomber Command.Help for researchers. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am reposting my original offer of help to anyone looking for information about 166 squadron RAF 1943-45,particularly family/relatives of 166 Airmen.My original posting was getting a little 'cluttered' and I was missing some of the requests for assistance. Please post your queries on the site...	barnsley	56	8810	Dec 30, 2016 by Christine
	Short Stirling LJ873 (Preview) Hello, I'm investigating the emergancy landing of Short Stirling LJ873 on September the 23rd 1944. The plane belonged to 620 squadron RAF and was flown by squadron commander Donald Henry Lee D.F.C. The plane landed in Ussen , just west of Oss ( Holland). All crew members survived and evaded. The com...	maximilian	1	871	Dec 28, 2016 by Adriano Silva Baumgartner
	No 78 Bomber Squadron (Preview) I am researching a man who went down with his Halifax on the night of 19 June 1942. He was a flight sergeant with No 78 Bomber Squadron and his name was Mostyn Maurice Crowe. I am aiming to produce a detailed biography of him to mark the 75 anniversary of his demise. He is listed on the Camberley and Frimely w...	BomberJacket	9	752	Dec 22, 2016 by BomberJacket
	101 squadron - Ludford Magna Lancaster pilot helmet. (Preview) Hi all, new to the forum so first of all a big hello and it is nice to be here. About one year ago I purchased a Lancaster pilots helmet (images attached below). Love it to bits, and have been doing some research on it via trolling Google results. I know it was owned by Flight Lieutanant Clyde Frederick Ad...	WRCfan	0	673	Nov 27, 2016 by WRCfan
	Training and Operational Records. (Preview) How do I get access to Training and operational records for JW Farrow who was a MUG his last operational squadron was 622.4 AGS Morpeth25/05/1943 09/07/1943RAF Wing (26 OTU)16/08/194317/09/1943RAF Newmarket27/10/194303/11/19431651 CU-Waterbeach.04/11/194327/11/19431651 CU-Wratti...	P C Farrow	3	621	Nov 18, 2016 by P C Farrow
	Pathfinder methods / Two runs? (Preview) Did the crews in PFF who were carrying a mixed load of flares for target marking , and a load of GP bombs have to do two runs? Once to mark the target , then circle and join the main force for their bomb run? I have read conflicting accounts, and would appreciate any input from the forum. Cheers, Clint.	Coffey	1	579	Nov 18, 2016 by dawallace
	F/LT Sydney Dyson (Preview) I am a new memeber and am looking for any info on my late father who flew with 90 Squadron (West Wickham, Tuddenham) from May 1943 until May 1944 and then with 576 Squadron (Fiskerton) for March 1945 and then 101 Squadron (Ludford Magna)from March 1945.	MXD	7	1119	Nov 13, 2016 by Anonymous
	Flight Lieutenant David Cyril DAVIES, D.S.O., D.F.C. (134491) - 582 and 139 Squadrons (Preview) Good night to all, Am looking for a Picture of this particular airman that flew with 582 and 139 Squadrons (PFF). baumgartner_asv@yahoo.com.br Adriano	Adriano Silva Baumgartner	0	666	Nov 11, 2016 by Adriano Silva Baumgartner
	Halifax Bomber Crew 26/7/1943 out of RAF Lisset (Preview) Remembrance Day today and my son was in parade with cubs. He always chooses to place his wooden cross on one of the three RAF graves amongst the 19 CWWGC graves in the churchyard at ALll SAints Frindsbury, overlooking Chatham Dockyard (as was!) This year he really wants to know who these people were. Fr...	Anonymous	3	1689	Nov 10, 2016 by Michael Curness
	V1 site / Middle-Straete (Preview) Can anyone tell me anything more about the V1 site at Middle-Straete? My Dad and crew took part in a raid on this target on the night of June 24/44, and I cant seem to find any info on it. Was it a storage site or a launching site? Any info on the effectiveness of the raid? Thanks everyone for any info ! Cheers,...	Coffey	5	923	Nov 10, 2016 by dawallace
	49 Sqdn Lancaster ME675, 22 June 1944 (Preview) Currently I am researching Lancaster ME675, flown by F/Lt J.R.Hill. Underway to target (Oil plant at Wesseling) the aircraft was intercepted by a nightfighter. The aircraft exploded on impact which killed the whole crew. Not very sure where the aircraft struck the ground Nuenen or Lage Mierde, t...	adrian1	3	936	Nov 5, 2016 by Finlay
	Can Someone with A Chorley's Please help?! (Preview) Looking for the details on a crash of a 156 sqn Lanc on which F/L Alastair Stewart was aboard. Stewart was killed in the crash, apparently they were conducting an air test when the incident occured. I am trying to find out who else was aboard and any other details for a family member I tried lostbomber...	matt	27	7706	Oct 27, 2016 by Paulie
	Lancaster ND 755 (Preview) Hi dear Friend We just built a memorial to the crew of Lancaster ND 755 35th Squadron Wintzenbach fell in France on the night of October 19, 1944. I am looking for all info, photos and contact with families of the victims. The pilot was F / O R. W. Brown. (DFC) Thank you for your help Lanc68	Lanc68	11	1955	Oct 22, 2016 by Halifax LV827
	"George" the autopilot (Preview) Greetings all. Just arrived home from Maui, and read Harry Yates "Luck and a Lancaster" on the flights there and back. Wonderful book, one of the best I have read, however I was astounded to read of Yate's casual use of George the autopilot. At one point in the book he writes of engaging George and then wa...	Coffey	1	817	Oct 21, 2016 by alieneyes
	158 Squadron/ RAF Lisset (Preview) I am currectly investigating the service life of my Great Uncle, Harry Selman. He was based at Lisset until going down over Germany and internment in Stalag IVb. Harry died in 1950 when his Wellington crashed over Sussex on a training flight. I am wondering if it is likely that I will be able to trace any...	Iain Kelly	4	2374	Oct 19, 2016 by John W
	Hugh Burns Hay, DSO, DFC and BAR (Can/J.15707) - 692 Squadron Observer (Preview) Good night to all, Am looking for relatives of this Observer with 692 Squadron, born in Canada, that later became a Doctor and pilot with RCAF. Any information regarding his relatives would be most welcomed for a friend of mine who is researching about this airman. baumgartner_asv@yahoo.com.br Ad...	Adriano Silva Baumgartner	0	632	Oct 13, 2016 by Adriano Silva Baumgartner
	Alfred Arthur John Higgins (Preview) HI, I've been researching my family tree and found details of the above person, who died on the 24 Apr 1944, whilst serving in 425 (R.CA.F.) squadron out of RAF Tholthorpe. Does anyone have any details of the operation that resulted in his death? Thanks in advance Colin	caj1968	15	2482	Oct 12, 2016 by Blake
	Pics of F/O Bernard Ellis Knight (RAFVR126681) + Nav. F/O Alexander James Baldwin (RAFVR130729)-571 Sqdn (Preview) Good morning. Am looking for pictures of Flying Officer Bernard Ellis Knight (RAFVR 126681) and his Navigator, F/O Alexander James Baldwin, D.F.M. (RAFVR 130729), from 571 Squadron, who were killed on the 17th May 1944, while coming back from Berlin on Mosquito B.XVI serial ML988.	Adriano Silva Baumgartner	3	703	Oct 5, 2016 by Anonymous
	J.P Riches from 617 Squadron (Preview) Hello there, I am trying to find out what John Paul Riches did before he flew with 617 Squadron. I know he was transferred from 1660 CU, but he was supposed to have done a full tour before this. Has anyone any ideas/information? Thank you AK	earthling	5	1593	Oct 3, 2016 by Ghost428
	Which books written by crew members are good to read? (Preview) Hi, I would like to read books written by bomber crew members like the books Bomber Pilot, Lancaster Target or No Moon Tonight. It would be nice if you can send me a few hints to other books which are worth to read, thanks. Marcel	Porthios	10	922	Oct 2, 2016 by John W
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