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Crew members of195Sqn RCAF
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Hello Smudger, I am new to this forum. I am researching for my Daughter in Law. Her Grandfather was a crew member in the above Sqn but she knows nothing about his service and has asked if i could find anything out. His name was Victor Jordan, Thats all i Know. Would anybody have any info or know of anywhere i...
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they got away
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hi Im trying to find info on one airmen who evaded capture after being shot down. He was part of the crew of LW383. I seem to have hit a brick wall about imformation so any help in finding more info or where to go next would be very helpful many thanks Baz
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S.S.Q. No.3 School of G.R-Squires Gate
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S.S.Q. No.3 School of G.R-Squires Gate Can anyone help me to understand the acronym and the purpose of this RAF posting? Thanks in advoce
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Plt. Off. A. Martin - Flight Engineer - Lancaster Mk I AS-J ME647
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I am looking for information on my cousin - Plt. Off. A. Martin - Flight Engineer from Dunoon Scotland - Died 31 December 1944 - Lancaster Mk I AS-J ME647 - Tasking - Osterfeld, Germany Any information would be much appreciated or a picture or any information about him Thanks Ernie
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P/O Joe Horsley DFC
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Lost on night of 28/29 Jan. 1944 with all crew in ND382. Would like to contact any one who flew with Joe or knew him. Thanks (my uncle)
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Looking for 90 squadron ORB
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My father may have been with 90 squadron for a short time around May 1941. I would like to browse the ORB to see if he is there.
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78 Squadron Halifax LW-291
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Wonder if anyone can help me find photo's of 78 Squadron personnel and aircraft circa January 1944; a relative (Flight Sergerant HH Benett) was the Wireless Operator aboard that aircraft (LW-291) and was the sole survivor when it was shot down on 21/01/44. Blown clear of the wreckage, he managed to...
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75(NZ) Squadron - request for information
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Hello everybody. I am currently putting together a website to celebrate the memories of the brave boys that few with 75(NZ) Squadron during WWII. My interest began after my father, F/Lt Robert Douglas 'Jock' Sommerville DFC passed away at the end of last August. Like many, Bob didn't talk about his t...
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1651 Heavy Conversion Unit
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Hi Guys Just wondered if anybody had any of the ORB for 1651 Conversion Unit?? I am particuarly interested in the period 24th June - 21st July 1943 when my father (Sgt. Robert Sommerville) and his crew (Pilot Sgt. A.J. Mayfield) were there prior to their subsequent deployment to 75(NZ) Squadron. chee...
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RAF aircrafts MIA on May 13 1940 over Belgium
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Hello, Who can help me to find out if there were any RAF aircrafts (with 3 crewmembers) reported MIA over Belgium on the 13 of May 1940? Greetings from Belgium Alexander
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Halifax MkIII - 76 Squadron photos wanted?
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Hi, can anyone help with any photos of Mk III Halifaxes that belong to 76 Squadron? A gentleman on an aviation forum has kindly agreed to construct a model of Halifax III LK789 MP-L (based at Holme-on-Spalding Moor). To help with the profile,I would appreciate any comments on how this might have looke...
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John (Jonny) Dickinson 49 Squadron - KIA 1944
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Looking for any info, and especially a photograph of John Dickinson. Pilot Office John (Jonny) Russell Dickinson born 23rd January 1923, died aged 21 on 27th April 1944 near Ugny-sur-Meuse, Lorraine, France was the eldest son of my maternal great Uncle John Dickinson. John Dickinson was Pilot Off...
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Finding out more about DFC award.... 75 (NZ) Sqdn
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I'm trying to find out the circumstances surrounding my late father's DFC. He was in a number of different squadrons during WWII. 104 Sqdn 631 Sqdn 75 (NZ) Sqdn His last proficiency Assessment from this log states "This AG has completed 55 Operations and was awarded the DFC" it's dated 1/7...
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raf defford
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http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/9801389.Veterans_reunite_at_wartime_radar_test_airfield/
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Lancaster PB265-The Latest
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Just found a new site with the story of Lancaster PB265 and Bob sarvis! Mission: Stuttgart Date: 24/25th July 1944 (Monday/Tuesday) Unit: No. 576 Squadron Type: Lancaster III Serial: PB265 Code: UL-V2 Base: R.A.F. Elsham Wolds, Lincolnshire Location: Liesville, France. Pilot: F/O. Robert J. Sa...
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Looking for information on 524 Squadron - Dec/44 to June/45
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My father was posted to 524 in Dec/44 and posted out June/45. His name was Grenville Best. Is there anyone out there with any information on 524 Squadron? Thanks
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76 Squadron photo - Kassel Oct 43
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Hi, I am trying to put the names to the faces of a photo that shows 76 Squadron crews at Holme-on-Spalding Moor, preparing for a raid on Kassel 22nd October 1943. The photo can be seen at the link below http://www.flickr.com/photos/39411748@N06/6368174555/If anyone can help by recognising a face o...
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Bomber Command Memorial
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For info All of the ex Bomber Command Sqns that are still operational will be officially represented at this event next month Tony
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106 Squadron - 5 Group (Kevin Wain Kelly)
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My father Kevin Wain Kelly, was a Navigator he flew in Lancaster's in 106 Squadron - Group 5. He is still living and has been invited to attend the reunion/anniversary in the UK. Much to my dissapointment he has declined the invitation, i am curious to know if there is anyone out there that he may know who...
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First Operation
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On this day in 1943 my father flew on his first operation with 12 squadron to Dortmund.This was his first sortie in Lancaster ED995 PH-X the plane that would carry him through all the 30 operations of his first tour! www.raf-bombercommand.co.uk
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68 years ago tonight 78 Sqn lost LV905 EY-W
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Good Evening All At 2255 on 25/5/44 Halifax Mk III LV905 EY-W "Rothman W~Willie" departed RAF Breighton and joined 431 other Bomber Command Aircraft as they set course to attack railway marshalling yards at Aachen, Germany. On the return flight, the aircraft was shot down by a Me 110 nigh...
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Sergeant S.F.Barrow 166 Sqdn
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I am looking for any information of my Uncle Sergeant Stanley Francis Barrow of the 166 Sqdn who was a Wireless Operator on Wellingtons out of RAF Kirmington and was shot down on Dusseldorf raid 25/26th May 1943.I know the location of his grave but would like any other information.
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Help please
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Hello all Could anybody help put names to the faces in this photo They are the crew of a Halifax LW674 PT-E easy 420 SQN based at Tholthorpe Yorkshire 1944 Norman Binnie is on the right Luke holoway in the middle Harry Waller on the left i know the names of the rest of the crew but i'm struggling to mat...
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Bomber Command DFC's from the 2nd Wwar
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Have come across a uncle of mine, who served and was given the DFC, for saving the Lancaster he was flying in during the 2nd WWar. His rank and name are F/Sgt Harold Canfield, I even have a photo of him. Told he was one of the few that managed to crawl out on the wing of the Lanc, carrying a fire extinguisher wi...
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HALIFAX LV826
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Hi, very new to this forum, just joined minutes ago!! I'm researching a Halifax 111 HD-J (LV826) came down possibly in Belgium on the night of 12th May 1944.I have looked at the dedicated web sites that feature this and other aircraft from 466 Sqn RAAF lost during various op's. If anyone knows a...
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F/O Glenn Bassett DFC
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Of 428. Tailgunner in NAN and others, passed away today.
They shall grow not old.
A proud Grandson
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420 sqn Halifax lw674 PT-E easy
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Hello to all i'm looking for photos of and or information on the crew of Halifax mkIII LW674 PT-E Easy of 420 Snowy Owl sqn that was lost over France on the night of 10/11 June 1944 the crew names are as follows P/O L Holoway RCAF Sgt N Binnie RCAF F/O J D Lancaster RCAF Sgt W J Chudzik RCAF Sgt F G Harro...
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ronald kirk
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I am researching a relative who was in 166 squadron , sadly lost his life 1944.Ronald kirk was in the 166 squadron kirminigton I would be so very greatfull to any information any one can help me with please. Many thanks in advance from kaz
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National Archives Kew
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I'll be spending a couple of days in Kew at beginning of May and will be happy to put aside 2 or 3 hours to search for info for others, (Matt - 57Sqdn is 1st on list). If you have a request I'll see what I can do, but please, no shopping lists
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crash of the Mosquito serial number MM 678 (6th oct. 1944 in Drieslinter Belgium)
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Concerns: FL/LT (UKF/Nav) Alfred Edward David ASHCROFT (06/10/1944 KIA) UKF DFC - 112.736 Royal Air Force Volunteer ReserveHello,I am looking for a photo of FL/Lt Navigator Alfred E. D.who was killed in an air-crash with a MOSQUITO NF.MkXIX, serial number MM 678. The pilote VALE William S.(AUS...
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