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MikeH · david clements

im looking for info on kenith William shepherd with 115 squadron

Howard622 · Howard622

Trying to find out how many 'kills' Lt Ostrowitzki had and if he survived the war. In adition did he fly the Me110 or JU88? Help much appreciated

PeteT · Bob

I'm trying to find out a little about my uncle (fathers brother) who was a Sgt gunner/wireless operator in Short Sterlings during WW2. I believe but may be wrong he was in 196 squadron and has the unusual name of HAZEL ARTHUR WILLIAM LITTLEWOOD. From there he went to 62 Squadron in the far east to Burma,...

henn9438 · Anonymous

Hello, I am doing a presentation on 408 Sqn's battle honors, and I am having trouble finding any information. I am looking for info on: FRANCE AND GERMANY 1944-1945 = For operations over France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany during the liberation of north-west Europe and the advance into...

Barnsley

Does anyone out ther have any connection with the following crew from 166 squadron RAF, lost on a daylight raid on Cologne on the 24 December 1944; F/Lt John Barrass, Pilot Sgt Sydney Marshall ,Flight Engineer F/SgtDesmond OHalloran,Air bomber W/O Ronald Dowe,Navigator Sgt Leonard Ayres,Wop/A...

chele3943 · chele3943

I have been tracing my grandfather FS James Rennie (482929) for some time now . On the above date he was involved in a crash in a Blenheim IV YH-P6954 . There is an RAF report on the incident which I would really like to read but I am unable to access . Can anyone help me? Or a link to any known 21 squadron diarie...

Jacques Laurin · Jacques Laurin

Hi, I need help to document the journey of this airplane and specially of these 8 unsung heroes (including my uncle JEAN PAUL LAURIN) in order to write a book on my 2 family heroes GEORGES DUBOIS (# 2002007) Private WWI and JEAN PAUL LAURIN (# J/22363) Flying Officer RCAF WW2. -A. W. PULLAN (Alan Willi...

Rubrick · Rubrick

Hi everybody, i am new here but active on a few other forums as I am researching my great-uncle John Shirley Bunbury. John was posted into 455 Squadron on 7th December 1941 following flight training and a period of hospitalisation and recovery following a training accident. He commenced ops on the 1...

leslie · leslie

Can anyone provide information on the subject airman. He was with 582 Squadron and shot down sometime prior to August 1944. He was subsequently captured and imprisoned at Bergen Belsen and then transferred to Stalag Luft 3 in Sagan. I found one L. Domanski but the date of loss shows at 06/05/42 and...

M Simpson · bobcr

Hi All I am searching for information about my uncle and any other member of his crew who were all killed over Germany 21st April 1944 in Lancaster ND785 flying out of RAF Grimsby ( Waltham ). His name was Sgt. ( Navigator ) Edgar Usher, 28, he was from Bootle Liverpool and my mothers only sibling. His cr...

BoBoDU · BoBoDU

Hi AllI am writing a history of the life of my wife's uncle, Alan Cook. Alan trained as a pilot in Canada under the BCATS and arrived in the UK on 17 Juy 1941. He was posted to 23 OTU at Pershore and on 25 September 1941 was posted to 218 Squadron at RAF Marham. On 16 November Alan and his crew did not return fr...

George · George

I tried to email "Matt" but it bounced back. Is he still active on this site ?

Anonymous

The above info is all I have of my great uncle. I've tried to start researching him but I do not know his Squadron or Service Numbers. He survived the war, was definitely a pilot / flight lieutenant, name William Owens, born in a village called Sedgefield in Co Durham. It's a long shot but can anyone help...

matt · matt

You may wish to be advised of an event that took place on Tuesday 3rd November 2009, which commemorated Aircrew from a Royal Canadian Air Force Squadron. The aircraft crashed in November 1943 in an isolated field, which now forms part of South Kyme Golf Club in Lincolnshire, UK. On discovering fro...

DaveAlletson · DaveAlletson

166 squadron Flight Sargent David Alletson shot down 30/31 Jan 1944 has anyone got crew details and photos

beemergb · beemergb

Hello there I am looking for my late fathers history and records in Bomber Command in the second world war . he was in 90 squadron and a navigator his name was Henry Reginald Cowley , mum was also in bomber command . Could someone help me through the searching jungle , is there a method ? Thank you Harry Cowl...

AJPN · AJPN

Have found your site truly inspirational and would be very grateful for any information, operational or anything for my uncle. Raymond Turley Sergeant (W.Op./Air Gnr.) Official Number: 1261183 ... 15 Squadron, thanking you in anticipation. Alan Turley, Raymond Cemetary Gennes-Ivergny...

Craig Reed

Looking for any information on my grandfather, F/O William Reed (RCAF Service number J/25591) 433 Squadron, Skipton-on-Swale. Pictures and/or letters perhaps from families of crew mates, squadron mates, anything. My grandfather was KIA January 22, 1944. No grave. Name on panel at Runnyme...

railroad · railroad

I am trying to find out details of my dad Aubrey Hastings. He embarked in March 31st 1942 and went to Canada and became what I think is ground crew as he spent the war years repairing the planes. He was originally from Dartford Kent England. I have no idea where abouts in Canada he served but I do know he...

cz_raf · cz_raf

Hi all, I would like to introduce my new project which was just published. 311 Squadron book is a comprehensive resource for those who are interested in Czechoslovak airmen serving in the RAF during the World War Two, particularly in the sole bomber squadron. Book contains the unit history in detail...

mike hume · mike hume

Hi, My name is Mike Hume aged 72 & I am researching the RAF history of my Cousin Sgt. Gordon Herbert Surridge Mid Upper Gunner. He died on 27th April 1942 after his plane burst into flames & crashed near Kravlund, Denmark on 26th April. Although he managed to bale out he died of his injuries at T...

Wills · Wills

Dear All, I'm hoping you might be able to help me find some information my Wife's Grandfather Charles Victor Bass. Charles was a rear gunner in a Lancaster in both 195 & 142 squadrons and apparently flew over 50 sorties from both Europe and Africa during WW2 and received the DFC. I recently visited...

matt · matt

Hi all, Trying to find some details of a crash that occurred on Jan 5, 1945, basically the Chorley details if someone has one and doesn't mind looking it up, crew details are below. I have done some research on the names that were listed in the logbook (including their service numbers) The followin...

AW · Sally

I am attempting to research my father Sydney Whitcombe, who was a navigator and flying officer with RAF 195 Squadron during WW2. I understand this squadron was formed in Duxford in 1942 and then moved to Lancashire in 1943 which is most likely when my father joined, as he was from that part of the world...

MikeH · Anonymous

looking for any information about my grandfather sgt/air gunner Ronald John O'Brien. 1323934 was a rear gunner in a Wellington bomber in Egypt. missing/KIA 07/04/1943 AGED 27 would like to know what happened to him and his crew. gone from our lives but never forgotten. Paul 07875 662854 cou...

paulh · paulh

Can anyone offer an explanation for ETWS NO1 wing that appears on a form 280 dated September 1939 for a first posting after Cardington for a prospective wireless operator. I have checked the usual lists of abbreviations. My thanks. Paul H -- Edited by paulh on Wednesday 6th of November 2013 06:25:0...

Mackem · Mackem

Hi Does anyone have any further information about the following incident please? A Lancaster from 106 Squadron RAF crash landed in a field near Meilly-sur-Rouvres, Burgundy on 8 August 1943. Crew were British/Canadian. Radio operator Harold Neilsen was repatriated to the UK and received assi...

Paul Aldwinckle

Dear Sir. I so much wanted to take our freind of many years standing Rudy (Mick Hicks) to the 166 Kirmington memorial this years 2013 but have sadly missed it. I was discussing the same with Rudy today as I was going to take hime as a surprise for his 102 birthday. I think Rudy may be the longest surviving cr...

Grandson115 · Grandson115

Hello. My grandfather was part of 115 squadron. He was a flight engineer and his name was Gordon Parsloe. He has very recently passed away and I am trying to find as much information as possible before his funeral. he joined in late 1940/early 1941, I know he was based at Whitchurch for a while and flew w...

Steve Deakin · Steve Deakin

Does anybody have any info or pictures of 428 ghost squadron from 1943 -1945, my father was a rear gunner in Halifaxes and Lancasters based first at Dalton then at Middleton St George. His name is BL Deakin and he flew with a pilot called Frank Lord. He recently gave me his flying log book & I have man...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	shepherd of 115 squdron (Preview) im looking for info on kenith William shepherd with 115 squadron	david clements	1	516	Jan 26, 2014 by MikeH
	Lt Clements Ostrowitzki 1./NJG6 (Preview) Trying to find out how many 'kills' Lt Ostrowitzki had and if he survived the war. In adition did he fly the Me110 or JU88? Help much appreciated	Howard622	5	813	Jan 19, 2014 by aliciarohail
	Can Anybody Help?? (Preview) I'm trying to find out a little about my uncle (fathers brother) who was a Sgt gunner/wireless operator in Short Sterlings during WW2. I believe but may be wrong he was in 196 squadron and has the unusual name of HAZEL ARTHUR WILLIAM LITTLEWOOD. From there he went to 62 Squadron in the far east to Burma,...	Bob	4	824	Jan 14, 2014 by PeteT
	Help with 408 Sqn Battle Honours (Preview) Hello, I am doing a presentation on 408 Sqn's battle honors, and I am having trouble finding any information. I am looking for info on: FRANCE AND GERMANY 1944-1945 = For operations over France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany during the liberation of north-west Europe and the advance into...	Anonymous	0	611	Jan 13, 2014 by henn9438
	F/Lt John Barrass 166 squadron,Kirmington (Preview) Does anyone out ther have any connection with the following crew from 166 squadron RAF, lost on a daylight raid on Cologne on the 24 December 1944; F/Lt John Barrass, Pilot Sgt Sydney Marshall ,Flight Engineer F/SgtDesmond OHalloran,Air bomber W/O Ronald Dowe,Navigator Sgt Leonard Ayres,Wop/A...	Barnsley	8	4003	Jan 8, 2014 by Anonymous
	Swanton Morley 26th July 1941 (Preview) I have been tracing my grandfather FS James Rennie (482929) for some time now . On the above date he was involved in a crash in a Blenheim IV YH-P6954 . There is an RAF report on the incident which I would really like to read but I am unable to access . Can anyone help me? Or a link to any known 21 squadron diarie...	chele3943	3	529	Jan 6, 2014 by AW
	Lanc W4789 QR- crashed June 17 43 over Cologne. Data on the 8 men aircrew (Preview) Hi, I need help to document the journey of this airplane and specially of these 8 unsung heroes (including my uncle JEAN PAUL LAURIN) in order to write a book on my 2 family heroes GEORGES DUBOIS (# 2002007) Private WWI and JEAN PAUL LAURIN (# J/22363) Flying Officer RCAF WW2. -A. W. PULLAN (Alan Willi...	Jacques Laurin	2	886	Jan 4, 2014 by MikeH
	101535 F/O John Shirley Bunbury (Preview) Hi everybody, i am new here but active on a few other forums as I am researching my great-uncle John Shirley Bunbury. John was posted into 455 Squadron on 7th December 1941 following flight training and a period of hospitalisation and recovery following a training accident. He commenced ops on the 1...	Rubrick	2	938	Jan 2, 2014 by sdfsdfd
	LUDWIG DOMANSKI - POLISH AIR FORCE (Preview) Can anyone provide information on the subject airman. He was with 582 Squadron and shot down sometime prior to August 1944. He was subsequently captured and imprisoned at Bergen Belsen and then transferred to Stalag Luft 3 in Sagan. I found one L. Domanski but the date of loss shows at 06/05/42 and...	leslie	12	2687	Dec 22, 2013 by Anonymous
	crew lancaster ND785 (Preview) Hi All I am searching for information about my uncle and any other member of his crew who were all killed over Germany 21st April 1944 in Lancaster ND785 flying out of RAF Grimsby ( Waltham ). His name was Sgt. ( Navigator ) Edgar Usher, 28, he was from Bootle Liverpool and my mothers only sibling. His cr...	bobcr	3	1315	Dec 20, 2013 by M Simpson
	Sgt Alan Cook, 218 Squadron (Preview) Hi AllI am writing a history of the life of my wife's uncle, Alan Cook. Alan trained as a pilot in Canada under the BCATS and arrived in the UK on 17 Juy 1941. He was posted to 23 OTU at Pershore and on 25 September 1941 was posted to 218 Squadron at RAF Marham. On 16 November Alan and his crew did not return fr...	BoBoDU	3	1964	Dec 6, 2013 by PeteT
	Matt's email ??? (Preview) I tried to email "Matt" but it bounced back. Is he still active on this site ?	George	1	543	Dec 5, 2013 by matt
	Looking for info on William (Bill) Owens - Lancaster Bomber Pilot, Flight Lieutenant, in WW2 (Survived) (Preview) The above info is all I have of my great uncle. I've tried to start researching him but I do not know his Squadron or Service Numbers. He survived the war, was definitely a pilot / flight lieutenant, name William Owens, born in a village called Sedgefield in Co Durham. It's a long shot but can anyone help...	Anonymous	3	1066	Dec 4, 2013 by Anonymous
	Halifax Bomber (LK954 NA-E) of 428 “Ghost” Squadron (Preview) You may wish to be advised of an event that took place on Tuesday 3rd November 2009, which commemorated Aircrew from a Royal Canadian Air Force Squadron. The aircraft crashed in November 1943 in an isolated field, which now forms part of South Kyme Golf Club in Lincolnshire, UK. On discovering fro...	matt	14	7186	Dec 2, 2013 by AW
	166 Squadron (Preview) 166 squadron Flight Sargent David Alletson shot down 30/31 Jan 1944 has anyone got crew details and photos	DaveAlletson	3	578	Dec 2, 2013 by barnsley
	Searching for my fathers records (Preview) Hello there I am looking for my late fathers history and records in Bomber Command in the second world war . he was in 90 squadron and a navigator his name was Henry Reginald Cowley , mum was also in bomber command . Could someone help me through the searching jungle , is there a method ? Thank you Harry Cowl...	beemergb	6	677	Nov 27, 2013 by smudgersmith
	Raymond Turley Sergeant (W.Op./Air Gnr.) Official Number: 1261183 ... 15 Squadron (Preview) Have found your site truly inspirational and would be very grateful for any information, operational or anything for my uncle. Raymond Turley Sergeant (W.Op./Air Gnr.) Official Number: 1261183 ... 15 Squadron, thanking you in anticipation. Alan Turley, Raymond Cemetary Gennes-Ivergny...	AJPN	5	2627	Nov 16, 2013 by AW
	Looking for information - F/O William Reed - 433 Squadron RCAF (Preview) Looking for any information on my grandfather, F/O William Reed (RCAF Service number J/25591) 433 Squadron, Skipton-on-Swale. Pictures and/or letters perhaps from families of crew mates, squadron mates, anything. My grandfather was KIA January 22, 1944. No grave. Name on panel at Runnyme...	Craig Reed	2	1357	Nov 14, 2013 by R. Fulford
	Ground Crew Canada (Preview) I am trying to find out details of my dad Aubrey Hastings. He embarked in March 31st 1942 and went to Canada and became what I think is ground crew as he spent the war years repairing the planes. He was originally from Dartford Kent England. I have no idea where abouts in Canada he served but I do know he...	railroad	6	1307	Nov 13, 2013 by Anonymous
	311 Squadron - new book (Preview) Hi all, I would like to introduce my new project which was just published. 311 Squadron book is a comprehensive resource for those who are interested in Czechoslovak airmen serving in the RAF during the World War Two, particularly in the sole bomber squadron. Book contains the unit history in detail...	cz_raf	0	524	Nov 12, 2013 by cz_raf
	Stirling Mk 1 Serial No. W7514 of No. 15 Squadron, No.3 Group, Bomber Command, RAF Wyton. (Preview) Hi, My name is Mike Hume aged 72 & I am researching the RAF history of my Cousin Sgt. Gordon Herbert Surridge Mid Upper Gunner. He died on 27th April 1942 after his plane burst into flames & crashed near Kravlund, Denmark on 26th April. Although he managed to bale out he died of his injuries at T...	mike hume	4	1043	Nov 11, 2013 by Anonymous
	Looking for information on Charles Victor Bass DFC, Lancaster tail gunner in 195 squadron (Preview) Dear All, I'm hoping you might be able to help me find some information my Wife's Grandfather Charles Victor Bass. Charles was a rear gunner in a Lancaster in both 195 & 142 squadrons and apparently flew over 50 sorties from both Europe and Africa during WW2 and received the DFC. I recently visited...	Wills	6	699	Nov 10, 2013 by AW
	Need Crash Info - can someone with a Chorleys help? (Preview) Hi all, Trying to find some details of a crash that occurred on Jan 5, 1945, basically the Chorley details if someone has one and doesn't mind looking it up, crew details are below. I have done some research on the names that were listed in the logbook (including their service numbers) The followin...	matt	6	1512	Nov 10, 2013 by Bob Eden
	195 Squadron, Royal Air Force Reserve - Sydney Whitcombe, Flying Officer (Preview) I am attempting to research my father Sydney Whitcombe, who was a navigator and flying officer with RAF 195 Squadron during WW2. I understand this squadron was formed in Duxford in 1942 and then moved to Lancashire in 1943 which is most likely when my father joined, as he was from that part of the world...	Sally	6	787	Nov 10, 2013 by AW
	40 sq sgt R J O'Brien 1323934 (Preview) looking for any information about my grandfather sgt/air gunner Ronald John O'Brien. 1323934 was a rear gunner in a Wellington bomber in Egypt. missing/KIA 07/04/1943 AGED 27 would like to know what happened to him and his crew. gone from our lives but never forgotten. Paul 07875 662854 cou...	Anonymous	2	664	Nov 7, 2013 by MikeH
	E T W S No 1 wing (Preview) Can anyone offer an explanation for ETWS NO1 wing that appears on a form 280 dated September 1939 for a first posting after Cardington for a prospective wireless operator. I have checked the usual lists of abbreviations. My thanks. Paul H -- Edited by paulh on Wednesday 6th of November 2013 06:25:0...	paulh	1	446	Nov 7, 2013 by PeteT
	Lancaster loss at Meilly-sur-Rouvres Burgundy (Preview) Hi Does anyone have any further information about the following incident please? A Lancaster from 106 Squadron RAF crash landed in a field near Meilly-sur-Rouvres, Burgundy on 8 August 1943. Crew were British/Canadian. Radio operator Harold Neilsen was repatriated to the UK and received assi...	Mackem	9	2414	Oct 31, 2013 by Anonymous
	Flt Engineer Rudy (Mick) Hicks (Preview) Dear Sir. I so much wanted to take our freind of many years standing Rudy (Mick Hicks) to the 166 Kirmington memorial this years 2013 but have sadly missed it. I was discussing the same with Rudy today as I was going to take hime as a surprise for his 102 birthday. I think Rudy may be the longest surviving cr...	Paul Aldwinckle	0	750	Oct 25, 2013 by Paul Aldwinckle
	Information please, 115 Squadron (Preview) Hello. My grandfather was part of 115 squadron. He was a flight engineer and his name was Gordon Parsloe. He has very recently passed away and I am trying to find as much information as possible before his funeral. he joined in late 1940/early 1941, I know he was based at Whitchurch for a while and flew w...	Grandson115	1	481	Oct 22, 2013 by Grandson115
	428 Ghost Squadron - Middleton St George (Preview) Does anybody have any info or pictures of 428 ghost squadron from 1943 -1945, my father was a rear gunner in Halifaxes and Lancasters based first at Dalton then at Middleton St George. His name is BL Deakin and he flew with a pilot called Frank Lord. He recently gave me his flying log book & I have man...	Steve Deakin	9	1378	Oct 21, 2013 by Anonymous
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