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matt · matt

Hi All, I discovered quite by accident a site that lists alumini from McMaster University that were killed in action. There are quite a few airmen on the list and each alumin has a very nice chronicle attached. http://www.mcmaster.ca/ua/alumni/honourRoll/

Linda · Linda

I have just been sent a photo of Arnold Longstaff RAF,killed on patrol from Debert,Nova Scotia in 31 OTU.Can anyone enlighten me as to the further details of what exactly a patrol would entail and where Also on the back of his photo he is listed as Wireless operator and then Instructor-do i take it that h...

William Heron · William Heron

John, Did you have a crewmember who went by the name of Dusty McLeod?.

AllanGW2 · AllanGW

Firstly let me give you four extracts from the 460 Sqdn Operations Record Book: 3/4/43 Lancaster W4310 F. S/L Speake DFC on operation to Essen. Time down 2149 hrs.3/4/43 Lancaster W4210 C bar. F/O K Moore DFC on operation to Essen. Time down 0027 hrs. 4/4/43 Lancaster W4310 F. P/O Hudson DFC on oper...

Dale · Dale

Hi Matt, I have some photos of the Lancaster and others from a couple of Airshow's at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) wondering if you would like to have them for your website?. Drop me an email from my profile and let me know. Cheers Dale

matt · matt

http://www.gotoquiz.com/do_you_know_your_dambusters

Bob · Bob

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/ww2aircombat.asp

Munro · Munro

Dear friends, I´m looking for any info about this ww2 RCAF pilot. No other info about. thank you very much in advance Munro

matt · Steve Darlow

(I hope you own't mind me posting direct to your forum) I would like to inform you that the first issue of the online ezine FIGHTING HIGH is now available for download via the following link http://www.stevedarlow.co.uk/fightinghigh.htm FIGHTING HIGH pays tribute to the Allied airmen who won th...

William Heron · William Heron

I had occasion today to log onto the website for the Museum and found that the name has been officially changed from R.C.A.F. Memorial Museum to National Air Force Museum of Canada. I didn't know if our forum members were aware of it so I thought I should pass it along.

William Heron · Steve Andrews

Just enquiring if anyone would remember a Mel Andrews from Toronto who served as a navigator in a Halifax flying first with 419, then 431 then 432. Their crew for the full tour was Jim Morrison, Pilot Andy Johnson, Gunner Tommy Hieland, Bomb Aimer John Lynk, Rear Gunner Bill Touchie, Wireless O...

Munro · Munro

Dear friends I´m looking for information about P/O Stephen PUSKAS, DFC (J86956) 429 Sq. Extremely helps me contact to people who knew him or to his family. thank you very much in advance Munro

alexander · alexander

Hello, Can somebody explain me the meaning of this code (book, documents?). I've found in a police report about the MZ-522 the next: The Air Force Code A. P. 1927 was taken by members of the Belgian Underground. HAPPY NEW YEAR Greetings from Belgium Alexander

HalifaxEQH · HalifaxEQH

Im looking for any information (flight route, photos of the crew, etc.) regarding to Lancaster R5544, coded QR-Z. It crashed near Düsseldorf on 02nd of June 1942 The crew: TOFIELD, GORDON LESLIE -> KIA LARTER, RONALD, PARTRIDGE -> KIA LESLIE JAMES -> KIA TITTERINGTON, JOHN -> KIA WALS...

alexander · alexander

Hello, I'm looking after some information about the career of F/O Loewen Dave H., J/27590, Bombaimer of 431 Sqn. He's now buried at the Schoonselhof Cemetery Antwerp, Belgium. Regards, Alexander

William Heron · William Heron

I thought some of the forum members might find the following of interest. This was the explanation given to a lady from Huddersfield, England who had enquired as to the R.A.F. roundels. FYI this came from an English publication and was sent to me. The origins of the Royal Air Force Roundel come from...

William Heron · William Heron

On a sad note, I have to let you all know that another of our vets has passed away. Sadly on Tuesday December 4th Wally Poynter, a navigator with the Heaven crew of 431 Iroquois Squadron passed away suddenly. Wally was a gentleman and shared his Air Force experiences with me just two weeks ago. He will be m...

William Heron · William Heron

This question is to anyone that can offer help. I'm looking for information on the above airman. he flew 23 Ops' with 425 Sqdn. and lived out the war. He was a navigator and his pilot was a F/L Harvey. I don't have a service number at the moment. His sister, who is 92 years old is trying to find some informati...

matt · matt

http://www.57rescuecanada.com/ProgressReports/PReport21.htm

William Heron · William Heron

I just received today Oct.30/07 my return address stickers from the War Amps. Included with it was a leaflet outlining various DVD's and VHS tapes they make available titled "Canada's Military Heritage Series" I'm not sure if anyone has heard of this --- I hadn't. Amongst the offers...

William Heron · William Heron

For those interested the following will be aired on the History Channel. "The Legendary Lancaster" Monday November 26th - 6am,10am and 4pm. And again on December 14th at the same daily times.

alexander · alexander

Hello, I'm looking after some information about the loss of Lancaster PB-687 of 626 Sqn lost on the 31 of December 1944/01 of January 1945. The aircraft crashed in Belgium. Database of Army Museum says "Attenhoven" (area of Saint-Trond) as crashlocation and other sources say "are...

William Heron · William Heron

A combat report from 431 Sqdn. O.R.B. for the night of March 5th 1945 states that Lancaster SE-D was attacked by an enemy aircraft identified as being HS 219. This fighter made TWO unsuccessful attacks on the Lancaster and after a corkscrew was executed he broke away and was not seen again.Can anyone...

William Heron · William Heron

Hi folks, I have come across a bit of a puzzler and I'm hoping someone can throw some light it for me so here goes. There was a S/L Kay and crew that flew on Op's with 431 Squadron in Dec. 1944 and in Jan. 1945. I can find no record of them in the O.R.B. being posted in OR out of 431 Squadron and the last Operation I...

ALLYOOP · ALLYOOP

Hello, There was a website/company that made made poster boards of our Fallen Heroes covering numerous conflicts. The poster was laminated, 3/8ths thick, about 20 inches x 24 inches, had the service persons name, branch, and details of his death etc... along with a photo of person and photo of a/c, t...

leslie · leslie

I am looking for information on the subject airman who was a member of my father's crew on the Dec. 2/1943 mission to Berlin. This was with 101 Squadron. Thanks Leslie

newton · newton

Hello; I am attemting to find information on this gentleman who flew in Halifaxes in WW2. He is the grandfather of a friend of mine. His name is Reginald Atkin. Of course, if a wartime friend of his hears about this inquiry, it would be really swell as well. :) Thank You

ME453 · ME453

This photo is of 1624820 Harry Callaghan who trained as a navigator in Canada in 1943/44: he crewed up at no. 29 OTU in June '44 and joined 467 squadron in February 1945. Do any records exist that might give me some idea of...

William Heron · William Heron

For the Operation to Meresburg (Leuna Oil Plant) 4/5 April 1945 part of a debriefing note is wtitten as follows. M/B heard to say at E-15 "Basement Flight Plan and don't drop any illuminating flares." I can understand the E-15 and flare part but can someone tell me what "Basement Flig...

leslie · leslie

Would anyone have information on Dr. Waldschmidt, one of the top interrogators of bomber crews at the Dulag Luft. He was a professor of Indiaology at Gottingen University. I have corresponded with Hanns-Claudius Schaarf, son of Hanns-Joachim Schaarf, master interrogator and reviewed the art...

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	Roll of Honour - McMaster University (Preview) Hi All, I discovered quite by accident a site that lists alumini from McMaster University that were killed in action. There are quite a few airmen on the list and each alumin has a very nice chronicle attached. http://www.mcmaster.ca/ua/alumni/honourRoll/	matt	0	667	Feb 19, 2008 by matt
	31 OTU Debert,Nova Scotia (Preview) I have just been sent a photo of Arnold Longstaff RAF,killed on patrol from Debert,Nova Scotia in 31 OTU.Can anyone enlighten me as to the further details of what exactly a patrol would entail and where Also on the back of his photo he is listed as Wireless operator and then Instructor-do i take it that h...	Linda	5	1661	Feb 11, 2008 by Linda
	Message for Pigionbird (John Neale) (Preview) John, Did you have a crewmember who went by the name of Dusty McLeod?.	William Heron	5	1154	Feb 11, 2008 by matt
	Lancaster W4310 query (Preview) Firstly let me give you four extracts from the 460 Sqdn Operations Record Book: 3/4/43 Lancaster W4310 F. S/L Speake DFC on operation to Essen. Time down 2149 hrs.3/4/43 Lancaster W4210 C bar. F/O K Moore DFC on operation to Essen. Time down 0027 hrs. 4/4/43 Lancaster W4310 F. P/O Hudson DFC on oper...	AllanGW	2	1185	Feb 4, 2008 by AllanGW2
	Lancaster Photos (Preview) Hi Matt, I have some photos of the Lancaster and others from a couple of Airshow's at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) wondering if you would like to have them for your website?. Drop me an email from my profile and let me know. Cheers Dale	Dale	0	907	Feb 2, 2008 by Dale
	Fun Quiz on the Dambusters (Preview) http://www.gotoquiz.com/do_you_know_your_dambusters	matt	5	1335	Feb 1, 2008 by matt
	Air Combat Report 1939-45 (Preview) http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/ww2aircombat.asp	Bob	9	1347	Jan 19, 2008 by dawallace
	Peter Valdstyn (Preview) Dear friends, I´m looking for any info about this ww2 RCAF pilot. No other info about. thank you very much in advance Munro	Munro	3	810	Jan 17, 2008 by Linda
	FIGHTING HIGH ezine (Preview) (I hope you own't mind me posting direct to your forum) I would like to inform you that the first issue of the online ezine FIGHTING HIGH is now available for download via the following link http://www.stevedarlow.co.uk/fightinghigh.htm FIGHTING HIGH pays tribute to the Allied airmen who won th...	Steve Darlow	1	1010	Jan 16, 2008 by matt
	R.C.A.F. Museum Trenton Ontario (Preview) I had occasion today to log onto the website for the Museum and found that the name has been officially changed from R.C.A.F. Memorial Museum to National Air Force Museum of Canada. I didn't know if our forum members were aware of it so I thought I should pass it along.	William Heron	1	880	Jan 16, 2008 by matt
	Mel Andrews Air Navigator 419, 431,432 Sqdn (Preview) Just enquiring if anyone would remember a Mel Andrews from Toronto who served as a navigator in a Halifax flying first with 419, then 431 then 432. Their crew for the full tour was Jim Morrison, Pilot Andy Johnson, Gunner Tommy Hieland, Bomb Aimer John Lynk, Rear Gunner Bill Touchie, Wireless O...	Steve Andrews	4	1231	Jan 15, 2008 by William Heron
	P/O Stephen PUSKAS, DFC (Preview) Dear friends I´m looking for information about P/O Stephen PUSKAS, DFC (J86956) 429 Sq. Extremely helps me contact to people who knew him or to his family. thank you very much in advance Munro	Munro	0	922	Jan 14, 2008 by Munro
	Question for John A. Neal: Royal Air Force Code of an aircraft (Preview) Hello, Can somebody explain me the meaning of this code (book, documents?). I've found in a police report about the MZ-522 the next: The Air Force Code A. P. 1927 was taken by members of the Belgian Underground. HAPPY NEW YEAR Greetings from Belgium Alexander	alexander	4	1414	Jan 3, 2008 by alexander
	Lancaster R5544, coded QR-Z (Preview) Im looking for any information (flight route, photos of the crew, etc.) regarding to Lancaster R5544, coded QR-Z. It crashed near Düsseldorf on 02nd of June 1942 The crew: TOFIELD, GORDON LESLIE -> KIA LARTER, RONALD, PARTRIDGE -> KIA LESLIE JAMES -> KIA TITTERINGTON, JOHN -> KIA WALS...	HalifaxEQH	1	1468	Jan 1, 2008 by Moon
	F/O Loewen Dave H. of 431 Sqn (Preview) Hello, I'm looking after some information about the career of F/O Loewen Dave H., J/27590, Bombaimer of 431 Sqn. He's now buried at the Schoonselhof Cemetery Antwerp, Belgium. Regards, Alexander	alexander	14	2462	Dec 28, 2007 by William Heron
	R.A.F. Identification Markings (Preview) I thought some of the forum members might find the following of interest. This was the explanation given to a lady from Huddersfield, England who had enquired as to the R.A.F. roundels. FYI this came from an English publication and was sent to me. The origins of the Royal Air Force Roundel come from...	William Heron	0	993	Dec 20, 2007 by William Heron
	The Passing of a real Gentleman (Preview) On a sad note, I have to let you all know that another of our vets has passed away. Sadly on Tuesday December 4th Wally Poynter, a navigator with the Heaven crew of 431 Iroquois Squadron passed away suddenly. Wally was a gentleman and shared his Air Force experiences with me just two weeks ago. He will be m...	William Heron	4	1319	Dec 10, 2007 by William Heron
	Ralph Hawkins 425 Sqdn. (Preview) This question is to anyone that can offer help. I'm looking for information on the above airman. he flew 23 Ops' with 425 Sqdn. and lived out the war. He was a navigator and his pilot was a F/L Harvey. I don't have a service number at the moment. His sister, who is 92 years old is trying to find some informati...	William Heron	1	962	Dec 9, 2007 by Anonymous
	Halifax LW-170 Update (Preview) http://www.57rescuecanada.com/ProgressReports/PReport21.htm	matt	0	801	Nov 30, 2007 by matt
	War Amps - The Boys of Kelvin High (Preview) I just received today Oct.30/07 my return address stickers from the War Amps. Included with it was a leaflet outlining various DVD's and VHS tapes they make available titled "Canada's Military Heritage Series" I'm not sure if anyone has heard of this --- I hadn't. Amongst the offers...	William Heron	5	1296	Nov 26, 2007 by dawallace
	The Legendary Lancaster (Preview) For those interested the following will be aired on the History Channel. "The Legendary Lancaster" Monday November 26th - 6am,10am and 4pm. And again on December 14th at the same daily times.	William Heron	0	888	Nov 24, 2007 by William Heron
	Loss of Lancaster PB-687 of 626 Sqn (Preview) Hello, I'm looking after some information about the loss of Lancaster PB-687 of 626 Sqn lost on the 31 of December 1944/01 of January 1945. The aircraft crashed in Belgium. Database of Army Museum says "Attenhoven" (area of Saint-Trond) as crashlocation and other sources say "are...	alexander	8	2290	Nov 20, 2007 by Erich
	German Aircraft Identification (Preview) A combat report from 431 Sqdn. O.R.B. for the night of March 5th 1945 states that Lancaster SE-D was attacked by an enemy aircraft identified as being HS 219. This fighter made TWO unsuccessful attacks on the Lancaster and after a corkscrew was executed he broke away and was not seen again.Can anyone...	William Heron	10	1286	Nov 19, 2007 by Erich
	Aircrew Puzzler (Preview) Hi folks, I have come across a bit of a puzzler and I'm hoping someone can throw some light it for me so here goes. There was a S/L Kay and crew that flew on Op's with 431 Squadron in Dec. 1944 and in Jan. 1945. I can find no record of them in the O.R.B. being posted in OR out of 431 Squadron and the last Operation I...	William Heron	7	1641	Nov 17, 2007 by ALLYOOP
	fallenheroes? (Preview) Hello, There was a website/company that made made poster boards of our Fallen Heroes covering numerous conflicts. The poster was laminated, 3/8ths thick, about 20 inches x 24 inches, had the service persons name, branch, and details of his death etc... along with a photo of person and photo of a/c, t...	ALLYOOP	0	1030	Nov 7, 2007 by ALLYOOP
	Sgt. T L Lander or Landers (Preview) I am looking for information on the subject airman who was a member of my father's crew on the Dec. 2/1943 mission to Berlin. This was with 101 Squadron. Thanks Leslie	leslie	0	832	Oct 27, 2007 by leslie
	Halifax crewmember Reginald Atkin (Preview) Hello; I am attemting to find information on this gentleman who flew in Halifaxes in WW2. He is the grandfather of a friend of mine. His name is Reginald Atkin. Of course, if a wartime friend of his hears about this inquiry, it would be really swell as well. :) Thank You	newton	3	1213	Oct 26, 2007 by matt
	Harry Callaghan - navigator (Preview) This photo is of 1624820 Harry Callaghan who trained as a navigator in Canada in 1943/44: he crewed up at no. 29 OTU in June '44 and joined 467 squadron in February 1945. Do any records exist that might give me some idea of...	ME453	0	938	Oct 20, 2007 by ME453
	Debriefing Notes. (Preview) For the Operation to Meresburg (Leuna Oil Plant) 4/5 April 1945 part of a debriefing note is wtitten as follows. M/B heard to say at E-15 "Basement Flight Plan and don't drop any illuminating flares." I can understand the E-15 and flare part but can someone tell me what "Basement Flig...	William Heron	4	1099	Oct 19, 2007 by leslie
	Dr. Waldscmidt (Preview) Would anyone have information on Dr. Waldschmidt, one of the top interrogators of bomber crews at the Dulag Luft. He was a professor of Indiaology at Gottingen University. I have corresponded with Hanns-Claudius Schaarf, son of Hanns-Joachim Schaarf, master interrogator and reviewed the art...	leslie	0	941	Oct 10, 2007 by leslie
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