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Tony H · Tony H

For info; During 2011, an additional memorial to the 1029 personnel who have lost their lives whilst serving with No 78 Sqn RAF from 1916 to date was unveiled outside the 78 Sqn Hangar at RAF Benson. A WWII specific memorial stands in the churchyard of All Saints, Bubwith 1M N of Breighton airfield - 78...

bettyjeanuk · bettyjeanuk

I am Searching for wartime details of my father who I never knew.He was Flt Sgt Joseph Stanley Higgin ( known as Stan Higgin) from 102 Squadron 1942 . Flight engineer. Stationed at Dalton and Topcliffe. Halifax bomber Aircraft no W1142DY-A . Shot down 26/27 July 1942 off German coast. POW Ca...

tailgunnerreid · tailgunnerreid

My dad is looking for his crew. He has called England and a few other places. My dad is trying to "get things in order" as he feels he is not getting any younger. If anyone knows the whereabouts of the below crew.........my dad (and my family) would be grateful. F/O P.D. Saunders. Sgt D.H. Grif...

tailgunnerreid · tailgunnerreid

My name is Phil Reid. My dad (Still alive) was a tail gunner in the RCAF Squadron 166. His name is Gerald Reid. We have photos of his colleagues/buddies. I willing to post them for others to view. Love my dad for his service to his country. Looking for stories and friends to share old memories. ...

Linda · Linda

Just to wish all on this excellent site-Matt and co and on the Forum,fellow researchers,etcetera and all who serve past and present a very Happy Christmas and New Year!

Barry L · Barry L

My Grandfather (Sgt Jack Love) joined 101 Sq' when they were first equipped with the Mk1c Wellington variant (as they moved to join 7 Sq's Stirlings at Oakington, Cambridge); after a few months, they re-equipped with Mk111's and moved to Oakington's satellite airfield, Bourn, Cambs - and his sto...

fx · fx

Hi.. Can anybody help shed light on the details surrounding the death of my uncle Leading aircraftsman U/T Thomas Christopher Sharkey 1286069 R.A.F.V.R. who died on 16/04/1941. Any info re squadron.. type of aircraft.. Mission details.. etc.. From family folklore i heard my uncles bomber was dam...

John W · John W

Hi All, I wish to find out for a relative the Op's done by F/Sgt P A Gilfeather who was the Rear Gunner in Halifax LK993 which was lost on the raid on Leipzig on the night of 19/20 Feb 1944. Thanks, John.

Jupiter · Jupiter

Hi Guys Im building up my grandfathers history with 625 nicely now, with help from many on this board i have datails of his missions fom the squadrons orb, even down to likely suspect who shot him down. Its the raids prior to the 28th i would like if possible to collate raid reports and if possible photos....

John Preston · John Preston

I am researching the loss of a Halifax bomber MZ629 on 13 May 1944 south of Brussels and am looking for information on where to locate the reports of the German aircraft recovery teams, which I think were called Begungstrupps. Any assistance gratefully accepted.

gate1 · gate1

Does anyone have the ORB from this Squadron, or alternatively, any record of operations carried out by this aircraft from the start of December 1942 to the end of March 1943? Thank you

Anonymous

Hi - interested in making contact with anyone with 76 Squadron connections - please contact neil-sue'at'o2.co.uk replace 'at' with @ Neil

barnsley · barnsley

Does anyone out there have any connection with the above airman? P/O Horsley joined 166 squadron in September 1943 and flew Lancasters with them until late January 1944 when he and his crew failed to return from a raid on Berlin.They were all killed. P/O Horsley and the Navigator in the crew,P/O Corn...

Geoff Warren

Would like to contact Fred Carter (Cambridge, Ont?), brother of Roy, concerning details of Roy's murder by the Nazi's at the "Aunt Coba" residence, Tilburg, NL, July 9, 1944. I suspect I have information he may not know connected to his brother's death, and he may have information which...

Paul61 · Paul61

Hello all, Newby here, site looks great. A bit about me: Bomber Command researcher for 30 or so years, I have ORB's for the following sqdns: all of 6 group incl. 405 sqdn, 35, 61, 78, 614, 640 ++ sqdns RAF. I specialize in 6 Group crews as well as 35 & 405 PFF sqdns. My family: Father F/E- 420 & 426 sq...

Anonymous

I currently researching 427 Sqdn RCAF Halifax DK141, ZL-N shotdown over Berlicum(Kaathoven) 22/23 June 1943. Looking for further info about this crew and also I would like to get in touch with relatives of these crewmembers. Next year we would like to create a memorial to this crew near the crashsi...

SforSugar · SforSugar

Hi all, First, i am brand new here and this seems like a good place to start with some pretty knowledgable people. I have just received my grandfathers service records, he was bomber command aircrew from 1941 and left the RAF in 1968. His records are hard to follow as it lists some stations but very few...

Jupiter · Jupiter

Hi guys trying to find any more info on this subject I have the raid details the crew etc and where it came down plochingen near esslingen outside Stuttgart. References in germany have drawn blank apart from extract in Stuttgart I'm luftkrieg On my deductions it was brought down by m. Ullmahnn

ML

I understand my Uncle was in the RAF during World War II. He never spoke about his experiences, so all I have is a name, nationality, dob. My question is: how can I find out about my Uncle's service.

Starman 1957 · Starman 1957

I do not know who wrote this poem but it brought a tear to my eyes and also made me think "The inquisitive mind of a child" Why are they selling poppies, Mummy? Selling poppies in town today. The poppies, child, are flowers of love. For the men who marched away. But why have they chosen a poppy,...

R. Fulford

Tomorrow, the 11th Day of the 11th month at the 11th hour marks the signing of the Armistice signifying the end of "The War to End All Wars". This solemn moment has transpired to become a day to pause and reflect on the sacrifices laid down by so many service personnel in a series of two World W...

Jupiter · Jupiter

Hi guys new to the board Main area of interest is 625 squadron particularly between may - July 1944 When my grandfather was shot down over stuttgart

innkeeper67 · innkeeper67

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k4kittycrew · k4kittycrew

Hi Folks, Just wanted to let you all know that the Stirling Aircraft Society Forum has expanded to cover all Bomber Command topics, aircraft, squadrons, logbooks, ORB's, crew details and many photos. If you would like to post any crew photos and logbooks, we can assist you. Like this great site, we...

andy · andy

Has anybody got information on Sgt Roy Charles Goldthorpe number 1893883 of 626 Sqd? Any information would be greatly appreciated Andy www.raf-bombercommand.co.uk -- Edited by andy on Monday 7th of November 2011 03:32:12 PM

marko74 · marko74

Hi, just looking for some imfo on 102 Sqdn my grandad served with them from 1943 as a flight sergeant, his name was George Ollerhead and he joined the R A F in 1941 training at Blackpool and #3 signal school and went on to Driffield.The info i have is his 543 form from the R A F and one picture from when he joine...

Jake Drummond · Jake Drummond

I have a photograph taken November 1943 at Wigtown during Charlie Hill's course, and the image has names on the back. Please let me know if any of these rings a bell as I'd be interested to know their fates. J Parkinson, Motherwell. A Hill, Murton. J Boney, Edinburgh. Dave Adams, Edinburgh. A Boyd, Ne...

Halifaxbomber · Halifaxbomber

Anyone else out there with a passion for WW2 airfields, I'm lucky to live in the middle of dozens of bomber bases, mostly decaying back into nature now, this ones almost invisible

manxix · manxix

I have been contacted by a new member (by marriage) in Germany who was about at the site of Wedd's crash and he wishes to find out some more about it.

Lise Viau · Lise Viau

My uncle Donald A. Robinson was a F/O Nav. on the Halifax LV841 shot down over Berlin March 24/25 1944 on a night raid. I wish to have information on his service records and any other info. i can get on him. Is this possible since i am his niece ??? and where do i go to get this? Here is my private e-mail: lis...

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	78 Sqn commemorates its Bomber Command heritage (Preview) For info; During 2011, an additional memorial to the 1029 personnel who have lost their lives whilst serving with No 78 Sqn RAF from 1916 to date was unveiled outside the 78 Sqn Hangar at RAF Benson. A WWII specific memorial stands in the churchyard of All Saints, Bubwith 1M N of Breighton airfield - 78...	Tony H	0	878	Jan 8, 2012 by Tony H
	102 Squadron. Halifax bomber 1942. Sgt Stan Higgin Flt Engineer (Preview) I am Searching for wartime details of my father who I never knew.He was Flt Sgt Joseph Stanley Higgin ( known as Stan Higgin) from 102 Squadron 1942 . Flight engineer. Stationed at Dalton and Topcliffe. Halifax bomber Aircraft no W1142DY-A . Shot down 26/27 July 1942 off German coast. POW Ca...	bettyjeanuk	2	1051	Jan 7, 2012 by bettyjeanuk
	Dad Looking for Crew (Preview) My dad is looking for his crew. He has called England and a few other places. My dad is trying to "get things in order" as he feels he is not getting any younger. If anyone knows the whereabouts of the below crew.........my dad (and my family) would be grateful. F/O P.D. Saunders. Sgt D.H. Grif...	tailgunnerreid	6	841	Jan 3, 2012 by tailgunnerreid
	Looking for tailgunner Buddies (Preview) My name is Phil Reid. My dad (Still alive) was a tail gunner in the RCAF Squadron 166. His name is Gerald Reid. We have photos of his colleagues/buddies. I willing to post them for others to view. Love my dad for his service to his country. Looking for stories and friends to share old memories. ...	tailgunnerreid	3	857	Dec 28, 2011 by tailgunnerreid
	Happy Christmas and New Year (Preview) Just to wish all on this excellent site-Matt and co and on the Forum,fellow researchers,etcetera and all who serve past and present a very Happy Christmas and New Year!	Linda	6	916	Dec 23, 2011 by dawallace
	Sgt Jack Love, 101 Squadron, 1941/2... (Preview) My Grandfather (Sgt Jack Love) joined 101 Sq' when they were first equipped with the Mk1c Wellington variant (as they moved to join 7 Sq's Stirlings at Oakington, Cambridge); after a few months, they re-equipped with Mk111's and moved to Oakington's satellite airfield, Bourn, Cambs - and his sto...	Barry L	13	2189	Dec 17, 2011 by Barry L
	help required 16/04/1941 (Preview) Hi.. Can anybody help shed light on the details surrounding the death of my uncle Leading aircraftsman U/T Thomas Christopher Sharkey 1286069 R.A.F.V.R. who died on 16/04/1941. Any info re squadron.. type of aircraft.. Mission details.. etc.. From family folklore i heard my uncles bomber was dam...	fx	3	814	Dec 16, 2011 by dawallace
	ORB for 429 Sqn back from 20/2/44 (Preview) Hi All, I wish to find out for a relative the Op's done by F/Sgt P A Gilfeather who was the Rear Gunner in Halifax LK993 which was lost on the raid on Leipzig on the night of 19/20 Feb 1944. Thanks, John.	John W	11	1018	Dec 7, 2011 by John W
	raid reports 31 may 28 july 1944 (Preview) Hi Guys Im building up my grandfathers history with 625 nicely now, with help from many on this board i have datails of his missions fom the squadrons orb, even down to likely suspect who shot him down. Its the raids prior to the 28th i would like if possible to collate raid reports and if possible photos....	Jupiter	2	780	Dec 6, 2011 by Jupiter
	German aircraft recovery team reports (Preview) I am researching the loss of a Halifax bomber MZ629 on 13 May 1944 south of Brussels and am looking for information on where to locate the reports of the German aircraft recovery teams, which I think were called Begungstrupps. Any assistance gratefully accepted.	John Preston	0	695	Nov 30, 2011 by John Preston
	Lancaster ED329 207 Squadron December 1942 to March 1943 (Preview) Does anyone have the ORB from this Squadron, or alternatively, any record of operations carried out by this aircraft from the start of December 1942 to the end of March 1943? Thank you	gate1	4	2191	Nov 21, 2011 by michel
	76 Squadron (Preview) Hi - interested in making contact with anyone with 76 Squadron connections - please contact neil-sue'at'o2.co.uk replace 'at' with @ Neil	Anonymous	0	547	Nov 20, 2011 by Anonymous
	P/O Joseph Horsley DFC Pilot 166 squadron Distinguished Flying Cross 1943 (Preview) Does anyone out there have any connection with the above airman? P/O Horsley joined 166 squadron in September 1943 and flew Lancasters with them until late January 1944 when he and his crew failed to return from a raid on Berlin.They were all killed. P/O Horsley and the Navigator in the crew,P/O Corn...	barnsley	0	1361	Nov 18, 2011 by barnsley
	Contact Info for Fred Carter (Brother of Roy, RCAF, murdered NL 1944) (Preview) Would like to contact Fred Carter (Cambridge, Ont?), brother of Roy, concerning details of Roy's murder by the Nazi's at the "Aunt Coba" residence, Tilburg, NL, July 9, 1944. I suspect I have information he may not know connected to his brother's death, and he may have information which...	Geoff Warren	1	1276	Nov 17, 2011 by Geoff Warren
	Noob (Preview) Hello all, Newby here, site looks great. A bit about me: Bomber Command researcher for 30 or so years, I have ORB's for the following sqdns: all of 6 group incl. 405 sqdn, 35, 61, 78, 614, 640 ++ sqdns RAF. I specialize in 6 Group crews as well as 35 & 405 PFF sqdns. My family: Father F/E- 420 & 426 sq...	Paul61	8	1032	Nov 17, 2011 by Paul61
	Halifax 427 Sqdn RCAF DK141 shotdown 22/23 June 1943 (Preview) I currently researching 427 Sqdn RCAF Halifax DK141, ZL-N shotdown over Berlicum(Kaathoven) 22/23 June 1943. Looking for further info about this crew and also I would like to get in touch with relatives of these crewmembers. Next year we would like to create a memorial to this crew near the crashsi...	Anonymous	3	1778	Nov 16, 2011 by Anonymous
	Can anyone help decifering records? (Preview) Hi all, First, i am brand new here and this seems like a good place to start with some pretty knowledgable people. I have just received my grandfathers service records, he was bomber command aircrew from 1941 and left the RAF in 1968. His records are hard to follow as it lists some stations but very few...	SforSugar	3	832	Nov 15, 2011 by AW
	Lm546 Lancaster 625 squadron crash site 28th July 1944 (Preview) Hi guys trying to find any more info on this subject I have the raid details the crew etc and where it came down plochingen near esslingen outside Stuttgart. References in germany have drawn blank apart from extract in Stuttgart I'm luftkrieg On my deductions it was brought down by m. Ullmahnn	Jupiter	5	1557	Nov 14, 2011 by Jupiter
	Looking for Records Based on Scant Information. (Preview) I understand my Uncle was in the RAF during World War II. He never spoke about his experiences, so all I have is a name, nationality, dob. My question is: how can I find out about my Uncle's service.	ML	2	763	Nov 11, 2011 by Anonymous
	Rememberance day poem (Preview) I do not know who wrote this poem but it brought a tear to my eyes and also made me think "The inquisitive mind of a child" Why are they selling poppies, Mummy? Selling poppies in town today. The poppies, child, are flowers of love. For the men who marched away. But why have they chosen a poppy,...	Starman 1957	0	683	Nov 10, 2011 by Starman 1957
	Lest We Forget (Preview) Tomorrow, the 11th Day of the 11th month at the 11th hour marks the signing of the Armistice signifying the end of "The War to End All Wars". This solemn moment has transpired to become a day to pause and reflect on the sacrifices laid down by so many service personnel in a series of two World W...	R. Fulford	0	718	Nov 10, 2011 by R. Fulford
	Hi new to the board (Preview) Hi guys new to the board Main area of interest is 625 squadron particularly between may - July 1944 When my grandfather was shot down over stuttgart	Jupiter	0	718	Nov 10, 2011 by Jupiter
	New Vibram Five Fingers Shoes cheap sale on eshop816.com (Preview) Men Vibram Five Fingers Shoes Payment Terms-Credit Card,Western Union,T/T; Free shipping cost-Dropshipping acc...	innkeeper67	0	690	Nov 8, 2011 by manxix
	Stirling Aircraft Society Forum expanded (Preview) Hi Folks, Just wanted to let you all know that the Stirling Aircraft Society Forum has expanded to cover all Bomber Command topics, aircraft, squadrons, logbooks, ORB's, crew details and many photos. If you would like to post any crew photos and logbooks, we can assist you. Like this great site, we...	k4kittycrew	0	812	Nov 8, 2011 by k4kittycrew
	Roy Charles Goldthorpe 626 Sqd (Preview) Has anybody got information on Sgt Roy Charles Goldthorpe number 1893883 of 626 Sqd? Any information would be greatly appreciated Andy www.raf-bombercommand.co.uk -- Edited by andy on Monday 7th of November 2011 03:32:12 PM	andy	2	979	Nov 7, 2011 by andy
	102 Sqdn 1943 (Preview) Hi, just looking for some imfo on 102 Sqdn my grandad served with them from 1943 as a flight sergeant, his name was George Ollerhead and he joined the R A F in 1941 training at Blackpool and #3 signal school and went on to Driffield.The info i have is his 543 form from the R A F and one picture from when he joine...	marko74	3	1203	Nov 5, 2011 by ChrisinBlackpool
	1 (O) AFU 1943 photograph......... (Preview) I have a photograph taken November 1943 at Wigtown during Charlie Hill's course, and the image has names on the back. Please let me know if any of these rings a bell as I'd be interested to know their fates. J Parkinson, Motherwell. A Hill, Murton. J Boney, Edinburgh. Dave Adams, Edinburgh. A Boyd, Ne...	Jake Drummond	4	1373	Nov 5, 2011 by Jake Drummond
	Old Airfields (Preview) Anyone else out there with a passion for WW2 airfields, I'm lucky to live in the middle of dozens of bomber bases, mostly decaying back into nature now, this ones almost invisible	Halifaxbomber	15	2204	Nov 2, 2011 by Doering
	Wedd - Does anyone know about this man and his crash in Germany? (Preview) I have been contacted by a new member (by marriage) in Germany who was about at the site of Wedd's crash and he wishes to find out some more about it.	manxix	18	5251	Oct 28, 2011 by shenglu
	Searching info on: D.A. Robinson J/22748 433 Porcupine Squadron (Preview) My uncle Donald A. Robinson was a F/O Nav. on the Halifax LV841 shot down over Berlin March 24/25 1944 on a night raid. I wish to have information on his service records and any other info. i can get on him. Is this possible since i am his niece ??? and where do i go to get this? Here is my private e-mail: lis...	Lise Viau	15	3168	Oct 26, 2011 by Lise Viau
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