Bombercrew.com Forum

dizzy-t · dizzy-t

My sister and a cousin & myself, are trying to complete our family tree, and we notice that we used to have a cousin who was called Raymond Smith (apparently his nickname was PICKLE, given to him by his parents). Raymond Smith was killed on a raid to (no idea) & all the info we have on him is that he w...

patterdale · patterdale

hello, i wonder if there is anyone out there who may remember my uncle, ( infact also my half brother) alfred richard huxtable. he was a sergeant tail gunner on lancasters and was posted at the above stations during 1943. i only found this out recently when emptying my mothers house. i shoul add that he s...

Jupiter · Jupiter

Looking for night raid reports for 1 group primarily 625 squadron June July 1944 Pete

andy · andy

Can anybody help with more information regarding the loss of Hampden Bomber L4171 please 23-24/05/1940: Type: HP52 Hampden Mk.B.1 Serial number: L4171, KM-? Operation: Communications, D Lost: 24/05/1940 Squadron Leader (Pilot) Charles E. Johnson, RAF 37290, 44 Sqdn., age unknown, 24/05/194...

floydhayden · Martin Sewell

I am seeking any information for Dick Sewell flying as Navagator for RCAF stationed at East Moor Yorkshire England. Wellington Sqn: 432. RCAF Pilot Sgt Len Tierney. Navigator:PO Dick Sewell. PO Les Whitton Rear Gunner: Basil Williams. Whireless Operator: Johney Mercer Came under heavy a...

Barry L · Barry L

Hopefully, there will still be at least one still alive, who may have crewed in the front turret of a Mk111 Wellington... I am trying to resolve a conundrum in my Grandfather's memoirs from an episode in 1942, in which his Wimpey crash-landed (belly-flopped) in France, at night. The port engine was de...

johnsbravo · johnsbravo

Hello All, I'm promoting a website that provide corporate Logo Design services at cheaper prices. I need your feedback so that I can forward them to concern department to provide better services and improve its overall appearance. Thanks

thorthemighty · thorthemighty

Hi guys, Hopefully someone can be of assistance. Does anybody have copies of the Bomber Command Operational Research Section files? I am interested in obtaining information about lost and damaged 101 squadron aircraft from the period September 44 to Januray 45, as well as raid reports for a number...

Irene · Irene

Hi We are research GD Savage war history, he was one of 5 crew members, who lost his life on 12/13 June 1944, on LL678 Lily Mars. Can anyone help us with a photo and information of Samual Phillips, J/16550. He was due to take over this after this misson, but also sadly lost his life. Many thank Irene

matt · matt

Hi All! I just wanted to let you know that I've added a gallery for 426 squadron to the main site. http://www.bombercrew.com/426/426%20Gallery.htm

smudgersmith · smudgersmith

Gents Flight Lieutenant Robert Daniel STIRLING DFC RAAF After a photograph of the above pilot on No.218 (Gold Coast) Squadron. He was one of the squadrons biggest jokers and got himself in a number of tight spots with his commanding officer and station commander, a real joker who poked two fingers u...

Irene · Irene

Hi Can anyone help us with any information on George Palamountain. He was on LL678 Lily Mars, which was shot down on 12/13 June 1944. He was one of three survivors. We are trying to put together a history of this flight, which my husbands uncle was also on this flight. We think Palamountain's evaded...

lancaster45 · lancaster45

Trying to track down my fathers crew or surviving family. Dad, "Flight Seargent James Brown Robertson" 115 Squadron Witchford May-August 1944. His crew as follows: Navigator G. McLune, Bomb Aimer R.W. Riches, W/OP R.W. Sturgess, Mid Upper S.E. Knight, Rear Gunner J.D. Glaister, Flig...

Fee · Fee

Hi all Hope you can point me in the right direction? My father was a Rear Gunner in Lancasters Bombers and his nick name was "9 Life Stewart". We lived in Scotland and he also worked as a Technical Artist for Rolls Royce. I'm just trying to trace some history on him as he passed away when I was y...

k4kittycrew · Helen Spencer

http://saveeverystep.wordpress.com/writing-home-wwii-...

mkochl · mkochl

I am in the search for information about the Bobardierung of the oil works Lützkendorf Wintershall AG in the night from 4./5. April 1945. At this night are 2 Tallboy bombs over the work were thrown off its. Can someone help me with information? Does it give sowas like freight lists of the individual air...

avane · avane

I´m looking for information about John Allen Jacques, serialnumber R/58300, 40 (R.A.F. Squadron) who died on 17 October 1941 and is buried at the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery in Germany. Who was his crew, where did they crash and under what circumstances?

adrian1 · Alan Hadfield

I have been trying to find information on my Uncle - Albert Witty who served as aircrew on a Lancaster squadron. I was always told that he was killed on a raid over Cologne but apart from that I have no further information. He doesn't appear on the list of the War Graves Commission's cemeteries and I wou...

neil2726 · neil2726

I have previously posted here requesting information on the above crew of which my wives Uncle, James Duckworth was the Navigator. The main crew completed 30 missions and Jim was awarded the DFC. On their fourth mission to Frankfurt they were hit by a night fighter, set on fire, but they continued to b...

caj1968 · caj1968

Died on 25 Apr 1944 over Germany whilst serving as a Flight Sergeant (Flight Englineer) in 9 squadron. Does anyone have any information about the raid? Thanks in advance Colin

bmcnaught · bmcnaught

I would like to find more information on my uncle (who I was named after). He was Sgt William Wright 405 Squadron lost on the return leg of a mission to Essen on 10/11th March 1942 on board Wellington Z8428. I have the names of the rest of the crew and am trying to trace surviving relatives, but have little i...

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....

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Require info on a Raymond Smith. (Preview) My sister and a cousin & myself, are trying to complete our family tree, and we notice that we used to have a cousin who was called Raymond Smith (apparently his nickname was PICKLE, given to him by his parents). Raymond Smith was killed on a raid to (no idea) & all the info we have on him is that he w...	dizzy-t	26	7200	Mar 20, 2012 by dizzy-t
	170 squadron, hemswell and kelstern 1943 (Preview) hello, i wonder if there is anyone out there who may remember my uncle, ( infact also my half brother) alfred richard huxtable. he was a sergeant tail gunner on lancasters and was posted at the above stations during 1943. i only found this out recently when emptying my mothers house. i shoul add that he s...	patterdale	0	648	Mar 18, 2012 by patterdale
	1 group night raid reports June July 1944 (Preview) Looking for night raid reports for 1 group primarily 625 squadron June July 1944 Pete	Jupiter	2	730	Mar 13, 2012 by Jupiter
	Loss of Hampden 44 squadron 1940 (Preview) Can anybody help with more information regarding the loss of Hampden Bomber L4171 please 23-24/05/1940: Type: HP52 Hampden Mk.B.1 Serial number: L4171, KM-? Operation: Communications, D Lost: 24/05/1940 Squadron Leader (Pilot) Charles E. Johnson, RAF 37290, 44 Sqdn., age unknown, 24/05/194...	andy	1	1192	Mar 9, 2012 by MikeT
	432 squadron september 22 1943 Hannover raid (Preview) I am seeking any information for Dick Sewell flying as Navagator for RCAF stationed at East Moor Yorkshire England. Wellington Sqn: 432. RCAF Pilot Sgt Len Tierney. Navigator:PO Dick Sewell. PO Les Whitton Rear Gunner: Basil Williams. Whireless Operator: Johney Mercer Came under heavy a...	Martin Sewell	1	859	Mar 3, 2012 by floydhayden
	Calling Wellington Front Gunners! Please? (Preview) Hopefully, there will still be at least one still alive, who may have crewed in the front turret of a Mk111 Wellington... I am trying to resolve a conundrum in my Grandfather's memoirs from an episode in 1942, in which his Wimpey crash-landed (belly-flopped) in France, at night. The port engine was de...	Barry L	5	906	Mar 3, 2012 by Barry L
	REVIEW MY WEBSITE (Preview) Hello All, I'm promoting a website that provide corporate Logo Design services at cheaper prices. I need your feedback so that I can forward them to concern department to provide better services and improve its overall appearance. Thanks	johnsbravo	0	585	Feb 29, 2012 by johnsbravo
	ors files? (Preview) Hi guys, Hopefully someone can be of assistance. Does anybody have copies of the Bomber Command Operational Research Section files? I am interested in obtaining information about lost and damaged 101 squadron aircraft from the period September 44 to Januray 45, as well as raid reports for a number...	thorthemighty	9	4310	Feb 28, 2012 by Alison Hill
	SAMUAL ALEXANDER PHILLIPS, CANADIAN PILOT (Preview) Hi We are research GD Savage war history, he was one of 5 crew members, who lost his life on 12/13 June 1944, on LL678 Lily Mars. Can anyone help us with a photo and information of Samual Phillips, J/16550. He was due to take over this after this misson, but also sadly lost his life. Many thank Irene	Irene	2	1469	Feb 25, 2012 by MikeH
	426 Squadron Photo Gallery Added (Preview) Hi All! I just wanted to let you know that I've added a gallery for 426 squadron to the main site. http://www.bombercrew.com/426/426%20Gallery.htm	matt	9	3466	Feb 23, 2012 by stansgrandson
	Flight Lieutenant Robert Daniel STIRLING DFC RAAF (Preview) Gents Flight Lieutenant Robert Daniel STIRLING DFC RAAF After a photograph of the above pilot on No.218 (Gold Coast) Squadron. He was one of the squadrons biggest jokers and got himself in a number of tight spots with his commanding officer and station commander, a real joker who poked two fingers u...	smudgersmith	1	821	Feb 19, 2012 by John W
	Flight Sergeant George Palamountain 1433141 (Preview) Hi Can anyone help us with any information on George Palamountain. He was on LL678 Lily Mars, which was shot down on 12/13 June 1944. He was one of three survivors. We are trying to put together a history of this flight, which my husbands uncle was also on this flight. We think Palamountain's evaded...	Irene	2	858	Feb 15, 2012 by Irene
	115 Sq Witchford May 44-Aug44 (Preview) Trying to track down my fathers crew or surviving family. Dad, "Flight Seargent James Brown Robertson" 115 Squadron Witchford May-August 1944. His crew as follows: Navigator G. McLune, Bomb Aimer R.W. Riches, W/OP R.W. Sturgess, Mid Upper S.E. Knight, Rear Gunner J.D. Glaister, Flig...	lancaster45	2	1060	Feb 13, 2012 by lancaster45
	A bit of a long shot maybe? (Preview) Hi all Hope you can point me in the right direction? My father was a Rear Gunner in Lancasters Bombers and his nick name was "9 Life Stewart". We lived in Scotland and he also worked as a Technical Artist for Rolls Royce. I'm just trying to trace some history on him as he passed away when I was y...	Fee	2	684	Feb 12, 2012 by Fee
	Seeking info on 218 Gold Coast squadron (Preview) http://saveeverystep.wordpress.com/writing-home-wwii-...	Helen Spencer	1	740	Feb 12, 2012 by k4kittycrew
	Lützkendorf 4./5. April 1945 Tallboy bomb (Preview) I am in the search for information about the Bobardierung of the oil works Lützkendorf Wintershall AG in the night from 4./5. April 1945. At this night are 2 Tallboy bombs over the work were thrown off its. Can someone help me with information? Does it give sowas like freight lists of the individual air...	mkochl	12	3477	Feb 12, 2012 by Anonymous
	John A. Jaques, R/58300, 40 (R.A.F.) Sqdn. (Preview) I´m looking for information about John Allen Jacques, serialnumber R/58300, 40 (R.A.F. Squadron) who died on 17 October 1941 and is buried at the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery in Germany. Who was his crew, where did they crash and under what circumstances?	avane	2	761	Feb 5, 2012 by avane
	Albert Witty (Preview) I have been trying to find information on my Uncle - Albert Witty who served as aircrew on a Lancaster squadron. I was always told that he was killed on a raid over Cologne but apart from that I have no further information. He doesn't appear on the list of the War Graves Commission's cemeteries and I wou...	Alan Hadfield	7	3639	Jan 24, 2012 by adrian1
	Mullins Crew - RAAF 460 Sqd (Preview) I have previously posted here requesting information on the above crew of which my wives Uncle, James Duckworth was the Navigator. The main crew completed 30 missions and Jim was awarded the DFC. On their fourth mission to Frankfurt they were hit by a night fighter, set on fire, but they continued to b...	neil2726	3	609	Jan 23, 2012 by R. Fulford
	Ernest Edward James Patmore (Preview) Died on 25 Apr 1944 over Germany whilst serving as a Flight Sergeant (Flight Englineer) in 9 squadron. Does anyone have any information about the raid? Thanks in advance Colin	caj1968	3	1004	Jan 21, 2012 by caj1968
	405 Squadron (Preview) I would like to find more information on my uncle (who I was named after). He was Sgt William Wright 405 Squadron lost on the return leg of a mission to Essen on 10/11th March 1942 on board Wellington Z8428. I have the names of the rest of the crew and am trying to trace surviving relatives, but have little i...	bmcnaught	2	1161	Jan 13, 2012 by bmcnaught
	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	899	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	1069	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	858	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	872	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	933	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	2208	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	831	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	1035	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	795	Dec 6, 2011 by Jupiter
«First < 1 … 78 79 80 81 82 … 93 > Last» \| Page of 93 sorted by