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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

Coffey · Coffey

Hoping someone can help me solve a mystery. The mid-upper gunner on my Dad's crew was Sgt Ken Hart, from Ontario. He had been overseas longer than any of the other crew, first flying with 405 Squadron ( then on "loan" to Coastal Command ) doing anti sub patrols in 1942, out of Beaulieu, Hampshire. On Nove...

Moose · Moose

Looking for any information on Sgt. Jamieson's escape, he was injured during the loss of KB797 then hospitalized, he escaped and that is what I am looking for information on. He was on his second sortie when the Lancaster went down. service number was R281610.

Anonymous

I am trying to find out any information on my dad (Fred Eldrett) who served as flight engineer in 1943-1944 with 115 Squadron, and any other crew members. thanks James

Coffey · Coffey

In reading about the Bomber Campaign , I am struck by how often the importance of measuring wind is mentioned. Both in navigation and target marking, it seems to have been a critical factor. The reported winds would even be broadcast to crews on their way to the target. I am having real trouble pictu...

Mike75 · Mike75

Andy Frish wrote: Just for your interest, Lancaster PB465 was delivered new to 103 Squadron and was my father's aircraft, nicknamed "Mudpool Maggie II" where my mother Margaret was affectionately known as Mudpool Maggie I. She painted the nose art of the side of the ****pit. Father Ton...

Moose · Moose

Does any one have a step by step way of finding the way through the Archives to find Liberation Reports or POW questionnaires. Sometimes I have luck finding them but most times I seem to go round and round in a circle in the Achieves website

Moose · Moose

It appears from different sources that a POW was given a number which was related to a Stalag, such as VI/357 the numbers I am seeing are in the 300s. If a POW was moved to another camp, did he keep the original number or was he given a new number. In two sources a web based one and the book Footprints On the Sa...

Coffey · Coffey

My Dad and his crew flew their final operation on Nov 9/44 against Wanni-Ecikel. On this final raid the had a replacement mid-upper gunner , a Flt. Lt. Hamblin. The regular M/U had been screened. Can anyone help me find out some more info on Hamblin? There is a William Hamblin listed in the RCAF Associ...

Spiggy · Spiggy

I read recently of a Halifax bomber which blew up over England killing all bar one of the crew. The subsequent investigation established that a ground crew member had failed to adequately tighten a fuel pump nut. Given that it is almost certain that he would have been identified from the paperwork, Is...

jamesinnewcastle · jamesinnewcastle

Hi All Does anyone have actual experience of using SBA or have a good training manual for it? I am restoring an SBA system to working order and I can't find an explanation of why there is a GLIDE-COURSE switch. I know that in the course setting there is automatic gain control for the main receiver so in the...

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	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	8848	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	889	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	764	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	688	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	632	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	590	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	1130	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	677	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	1699	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	936	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	946	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	7870	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	1967	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	833	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	2389	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	641	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	2489	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	710	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	1604	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	934	Oct 2, 2016 by John W
	Sgt. Ken A. Hart R116556 / Fatal accident (Preview) Hoping someone can help me solve a mystery. The mid-upper gunner on my Dad's crew was Sgt Ken Hart, from Ontario. He had been overseas longer than any of the other crew, first flying with 405 Squadron ( then on "loan" to Coastal Command ) doing anti sub patrols in 1942, out of Beaulieu, Hampshire. On Nove...	Coffey	7	1046	Sep 20, 2016 by Coffey
	Sgt. D C Jamieson 419 Moose Squadron information on his escape (Preview) Looking for any information on Sgt. Jamieson's escape, he was injured during the loss of KB797 then hospitalized, he escaped and that is what I am looking for information on. He was on his second sortie when the Lancaster went down. service number was R281610.	Moose	2	630	Sep 17, 2016 by Moose
	Fred Eldrett Flight Engineer 115 Squadron (Preview) I am trying to find out any information on my dad (Fred Eldrett) who served as flight engineer in 1943-1944 with 115 Squadron, and any other crew members. thanks James	Anonymous	2	717	Sep 7, 2016 by Anonymous
	Measuring wind (Preview) In reading about the Bomber Campaign , I am struck by how often the importance of measuring wind is mentioned. Both in navigation and target marking, it seems to have been a critical factor. The reported winds would even be broadcast to crews on their way to the target. I am having real trouble pictu...	Coffey	3	695	Sep 4, 2016 by PeteT
	Lancaster PB465 ("Mudpool Maggie II") Piloted by Tony Frish, 103 Squadron (Preview) Andy Frish wrote: Just for your interest, Lancaster PB465 was delivered new to 103 Squadron and was my father's aircraft, nicknamed "Mudpool Maggie II" where my mother Margaret was affectionately known as Mudpool Maggie I. She painted the nose art of the side of the ****pit. Father Ton...	Mike75	2	1016	Sep 1, 2016 by Andy Frish
	Using National Archives to find POW questionaires (Preview) Does any one have a step by step way of finding the way through the Archives to find Liberation Reports or POW questionnaires. Sometimes I have luck finding them but most times I seem to go round and round in a circle in the Achieves website	Moose	9	827	Aug 29, 2016 by Moose
	POW numbers (Preview) It appears from different sources that a POW was given a number which was related to a Stalag, such as VI/357 the numbers I am seeing are in the 300s. If a POW was moved to another camp, did he keep the original number or was he given a new number. In two sources a web based one and the book Footprints On the Sa...	Moose	2	638	Aug 29, 2016 by Moose
	Flight Lt. Hamblin (Preview) My Dad and his crew flew their final operation on Nov 9/44 against Wanni-Ecikel. On this final raid the had a replacement mid-upper gunner , a Flt. Lt. Hamblin. The regular M/U had been screened. Can anyone help me find out some more info on Hamblin? There is a William Hamblin listed in the RCAF Associ...	Coffey	4	986	Aug 18, 2016 by Coffey
	Inept air/ground crew - what punishment ? (Preview) I read recently of a Halifax bomber which blew up over England killing all bar one of the crew. The subsequent investigation established that a ground crew member had failed to adequately tighten a fuel pump nut. Given that it is almost certain that he would have been identified from the paperwork, Is...	Spiggy	11	929	Aug 17, 2016 by Moose
	Actually Using Standard Beam Approach (SBA) (Preview) Hi All Does anyone have actual experience of using SBA or have a good training manual for it? I am restoring an SBA system to working order and I can't find an explanation of why there is a GLIDE-COURSE switch. I know that in the course setting there is automatic gain control for the main receiver so in the...	jamesinnewcastle	0	716	Aug 16, 2016 by jamesinnewcastle
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