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Moon · Moon

Hello , Is there someone who can help me finding a picture of the following crew : 30/08/1943Halifax V -LK-894 - 434Sqn - IP-KTholthorpeF/S Leaver Francis.H pilot J/18900 RCAF (KIA)Sgt Bartlett Frank.A pilot 1339319 (KIA)Sgt Box John.A engineer R/89348 RCAF (KIA)Sgt Burgess Charles.S navigat...

joydon · joydon

Hi....I am trying to trace P/O Harry (Spud) Dale who served in Trincomalee,Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during 1944...he was RCAF and, if my memory serves me correctly, a pilot. He was newly commissioned in 1944 so may have been promoted later. I think the Squadrons in Trincomalee were 454 & 455 possi...

matt · matt

Hi All, I've been contacted by a chap in Toronto that is affiliated with a company that produces military themed tv programs. They are develioping a show about the role of Bomber in the second world war and beyond. They are looking for veterans that would be willing to share their stories. If you are suc...

chromeboy · chromeboy

Hi all, i'm currently doing some research into the service history of my late grandfather John Howard Crammond- he was a flight engineer in 44 Rhodesia squadron in the Lanc "Sky Floosie" at Dunholme Lodhge & Spilsby, before he moved onto 1661 HCU at Winthorpe - the dates (from his log...

k4kittycrew · k4kittycrew

Found this database while searching for a stolen database. This one of course, is not the one I'm looking for and looks very interesting, especially for RCAF crews and squadrons.Regards,John Serial Numbers Database -- Edited by k4kittycrew on Monday 18th of October 2010 06:57:52 AM

Rose · Rose

I am trying to find out where RCAF No 8 Group Sqn 35, went AFTER Graveley Hunts England, closed operational duties.

NICK · NICK

Hi , I am keen on any information on AG Strapps. He completed his gunnery course at Dalcross and joined 432 sqn in January 1944 completing 8 sorties before transferring to 405 squadron, 419 squadron and eventually 428 squadron completing his tour in August 1944. He claims damge to a DO 217 over Esse...

Michael · Michael

Hi All, I'm hopeing someone on here will be able too point me in the right direction. I'm trying too find any information I can about my Grandmother who was in the W.A.A.F but the only details I can help with are her name and rank which is Sgt Elise . Florence . Harris and she was English. I'll be very gratefu...

sjeffs · sjeffs

First the easy question. Can anyone confirm that this aircraft was EK-Q and not EQ-K? I thought all the 408 Squadron aircraft began with EQ? Either way, does anyone have any pictures of the aircraft or crew please? I am trying to find out what brought down this aircraft and would appreciate any help....

paulh · paulh

Was it usual practice for a couple of homing pigeons to be taken on flights by bomber crews. If so, did this continue through to 1945? Paul h

William Heron · William Heron

Do any of our forum members have any information on a Navigator A.T.Knight 1384356-POW (date unknown) was sent to Stalag Luft L1 (Barth Vogelsang) Apparently was refused in the R.A.F. but joined the R.C.A.F. - Sqdn. unknown. Any help would be appreciated crew,date, target, etc. Thanks, Bill

EGT · EGT

Hello everyone, I'm new here, I'm trying to find out more about my Grandfather, a rear gunner on Halifaxes & Lancasters, then after the war on Lincolns. He passed away a few years ago, his name was Edward William Hobbs and left the RAF as a Warrant Officer, all I can remember is he was based for some ti...

matt · matt

I had this forwarded to me today... Charlie Brown's Story Charlie Brown was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot with the 379th Bomber Group at Kimbolton, England. His B-17 was called 'Ye Old Pub' and was in a terrible state, having been hit by flak and fighters. The compass was damaged and they w...

matt · matt

I discovered this site recently and thought that it might be of interest to those of us who are fascinated with warbirds. They discuss a number of topics and there is also a program playing big band hits from the war. http://www.warbirdradio.com/ Enjoy Matt

Goozelle · Anonymous

My dad had his 90th birthday recently so I made this film of him reminiscing about his experiences of bombing ops over Germany. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXRYwah41x8

Richiemurray · Richiemurray

Hi everyone. Am currently serching for info on my partners grandfather... Sgt John Stuart - A/G (orig Lennoxtown, Glasgow) Wellington BK432 AL-S KIA/MIA Jan 21/22 1943 off the coast of Holland at Roptazijl (north of Helingen) Particularly after photographs of Sgt Stuart, the crew or aircraft if t...

Justplanedave · Justplanedave

I was reading a combat report from a Mosquito mission in 1943. In the rport, the report mentions that "Mosquito closed in and no resins were seen neither was target showing IFF". I was fortunate to speak with the Naviator (age 91) who told me IFF means Identification Friend or Foe, but does...

andy · Iain

Hello, I am trying to put together a short slide show together to present to my local air cadets to help raise awareness of the memorial and hopefully persuade them to help raise some money. I was wondering if anyone could provide me with a nice photo of a crew together, with details of their ages of those...

k4kittycrew · k4kittycrew

Today at 06:22 PM#1Here is a link for accessing day by day, month by month, year by year Bomber Command Campaign Diaries from the RAF Bomber Command 60th Anniversary Sitehttp://web.archive.org/web/2005051000352/http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/diary.html

Peteinhull · Peteinhull

Hello everyone. I have been asked by a friend to research her late Great Uncle: Name: HAYWOOD, RONALD Initials: R Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Warrant Officer (W. Op./Air Gnr.) Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Unit Text: 7 Sqdn. Age: 23 Date of Death: 14/01/1944 Service No: 6499...

CLB · CLB

Dear all, has anyone heard of, know or know how to contact Mr Harry Sheldon previously contacable at chivenor@onetel.net.uk He was researching the crew of LM471 and advertised on a forums for relatives. Could anyone put us in contact? Thanks CLB -- Edited by CLB on Friday 16th of July 2010 04:44:27...

k4kittycrew · Anonymous

I have recently obtained my father's military records from the RAF but I am trying to understand where I find the Squadron. Any help would be appreciated.

NICK · NICK

Hi, I am researching a crew member from a halifax from 102 sqn that was destroyed by flak on its return from Hamburg on 27 July 1942. The member is AIR GUNNER/WO Sgt Gwilyn Jones who died in the crash. Particularly interested in any photographs and the crew ops record prior to the night in question. many t...

Gus_635 · Gus_635

Hello All, Im wondering if anyone has come across any documentation regarding the procedures for exhuming the graves of RAF or RAAF airman who were shot down and buried in occupied Europe during WWII? Was there a book of procedures? Are there any records in the National Archives of the Investigation...

andy · andy

I am looking for any information on Leslie ( Bill) Barnard a Flight Sergeant who was based at Scampton with 617 Squadron. Andy www.raf-bombercommand.co.uk

Steve Darlow · Steve Darlow

I make fairly regular visits to this website and I hope you won't mind me posting information about a competition I'm running - it may well interest forum members. The competition is on the www.fightinghigh.com website, to win a signed copy of On Wings of Fortune - A Bomber Pilot's War. The direct lin...

Peterd · Peterd

Does anyone have any records or information about my Father who was a pathfinder pilot during WW2. His name was Thomas Alton Dighton.

matt · Anonymous

I find myself in the unusual position of having 4 family members who were each members of Bomber Crews. They each served with honor. 3 lost their lives. The problem is 2 were in American crews and 2 were in RAF crews. Are you really saying that this entire Memorial intends to openly ignore the thousand...

MikeH · Chris Hindley

Does anyone have any info about my father's flying during WW 11. I know he flew night fighters out of RAF Hendon, he was also a Lancaster Pilot and then a test Pilot. Any other info?

paulh · paulh

Can anyone give me a description for 2nd A/B noted alongside crew member of Lancaster on ORB , whom I knew to be bomb aimer? as ever my thanks in advance. Paul

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Halifax LK-894 434 Sqdn crew (Preview) Hello , Is there someone who can help me finding a picture of the following crew : 30/08/1943Halifax V -LK-894 - 434Sqn - IP-KTholthorpeF/S Leaver Francis.H pilot J/18900 RCAF (KIA)Sgt Bartlett Frank.A pilot 1339319 (KIA)Sgt Box John.A engineer R/89348 RCAF (KIA)Sgt Burgess Charles.S navigat...	Moon	3	1648	Nov 4, 2010 by Moon
	Burma Bombers (Preview) Hi....I am trying to trace P/O Harry (Spud) Dale who served in Trincomalee,Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during 1944...he was RCAF and, if my memory serves me correctly, a pilot. He was newly commissioned in 1944 so may have been promoted later. I think the Squadrons in Trincomalee were 454 & 455 possi...	joydon	0	740	Nov 1, 2010 by joydon
	TV Series Looking for Bomber Campaign Veterans (Preview) Hi All, I've been contacted by a chap in Toronto that is affiliated with a company that produces military themed tv programs. They are develioping a show about the role of Bomber in the second world war and beyond. They are looking for veterans that would be willing to share their stories. If you are suc...	matt	0	721	Nov 1, 2010 by matt
	44 Squadron/ 1661 HCU research help please (Preview) Hi all, i'm currently doing some research into the service history of my late grandfather John Howard Crammond- he was a flight engineer in 44 Rhodesia squadron in the Lanc "Sky Floosie" at Dunholme Lodhge & Spilsby, before he moved onto 1661 HCU at Winthorpe - the dates (from his log...	chromeboy	2	1256	Oct 24, 2010 by chromeboy
	RCAF Database (Preview) Found this database while searching for a stolen database. This one of course, is not the one I'm looking for and looks very interesting, especially for RCAF crews and squadrons.Regards,John Serial Numbers Database -- Edited by k4kittycrew on Monday 18th of October 2010 06:57:52 AM	k4kittycrew	1	1241	Oct 18, 2010 by matt
	RCAF No 8 Group Sqn 35 1944-1945 (Preview) I am trying to find out where RCAF No 8 Group Sqn 35, went AFTER Graveley Hunts England, closed operational duties.	Rose	6	1927	Oct 7, 2010 by Anonymous
	air gunner strapps 2208916 (Preview) Hi , I am keen on any information on AG Strapps. He completed his gunnery course at Dalcross and joined 432 sqn in January 1944 completing 8 sorties before transferring to 405 squadron, 419 squadron and eventually 428 squadron completing his tour in August 1944. He claims damge to a DO 217 over Esse...	NICK	2	750	Oct 4, 2010 by NICK
	W.A.A.F's (Preview) Hi All, I'm hopeing someone on here will be able too point me in the right direction. I'm trying too find any information I can about my Grandmother who was in the W.A.A.F but the only details I can help with are her name and rank which is Sgt Elise . Florence . Harris and she was English. I'll be very gratefu...	Michael	0	688	Oct 2, 2010 by Michael
	408 Squadron Halifax VII NP-744 EK-Q (Preview) First the easy question. Can anyone confirm that this aircraft was EK-Q and not EQ-K? I thought all the 408 Squadron aircraft began with EQ? Either way, does anyone have any pictures of the aircraft or crew please? I am trying to find out what brought down this aircraft and would appreciate any help....	sjeffs	20	6251	Sep 24, 2010 by Simon Jeffs
	homing pigeons .... (Preview) Was it usual practice for a couple of homing pigeons to be taken on flights by bomber crews. If so, did this continue through to 1945? Paul h	paulh	3	1173	Sep 21, 2010 by R. Fulford
	Navigator information?? (Preview) Do any of our forum members have any information on a Navigator A.T.Knight 1384356-POW (date unknown) was sent to Stalag Luft L1 (Barth Vogelsang) Apparently was refused in the R.A.F. but joined the R.C.A.F. - Sqdn. unknown. Any help would be appreciated crew,date, target, etc. Thanks, Bill	William Heron	6	1247	Sep 20, 2010 by AW
	Trying to find out more about my grandfather (Preview) Hello everyone, I'm new here, I'm trying to find out more about my Grandfather, a rear gunner on Halifaxes & Lancasters, then after the war on Lincolns. He passed away a few years ago, his name was Edward William Hobbs and left the RAF as a Warrant Officer, all I can remember is he was based for some ti...	EGT	7	979	Sep 19, 2010 by EGT
	Interesting Story (Preview) I had this forwarded to me today... Charlie Brown's Story Charlie Brown was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot with the 379th Bomber Group at Kimbolton, England. His B-17 was called 'Ye Old Pub' and was in a terrible state, having been hit by flak and fighters. The compass was damaged and they w...	matt	15	3823	Sep 17, 2010 by Mackem
	Warbird Radio (Preview) I discovered this site recently and thought that it might be of interest to those of us who are fascinated with warbirds. They discuss a number of topics and there is also a program playing big band hits from the war. http://www.warbirdradio.com/ Enjoy Matt	matt	0	749	Sep 10, 2010 by matt
	102 Squadron - my dad at 90 (Preview) My dad had his 90th birthday recently so I made this film of him reminiscing about his experiences of bombing ops over Germany. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXRYwah41x8	Anonymous	5	1146	Sep 10, 2010 by Goozelle
	429 Sqdn East Moor 1943 (Preview) Hi everyone. Am currently serching for info on my partners grandfather... Sgt John Stuart - A/G (orig Lennoxtown, Glasgow) Wellington BK432 AL-S KIA/MIA Jan 21/22 1943 off the coast of Holland at Roptazijl (north of Helingen) Particularly after photographs of Sgt Stuart, the crew or aircraft if t...	Richiemurray	6	1413	Sep 6, 2010 by Richiemurray
	Radar terminology (Preview) I was reading a combat report from a Mosquito mission in 1943. In the rport, the report mentions that "Mosquito closed in and no resins were seen neither was target showing IFF". I was fortunate to speak with the Naviator (age 91) who told me IFF means Identification Friend or Foe, but does...	Justplanedave	2	777	Aug 27, 2010 by Justplanedave
	A suitible crew photo, help needed (Preview) Hello, I am trying to put together a short slide show together to present to my local air cadets to help raise awareness of the memorial and hopefully persuade them to help raise some money. I was wondering if anyone could provide me with a nice photo of a crew together, with details of their ages of those...	Iain	2	1194	Aug 20, 2010 by andy
	Bomber Command Campaign Diaries (Preview) Today at 06:22 PM#1Here is a link for accessing day by day, month by month, year by year Bomber Command Campaign Diaries from the RAF Bomber Command 60th Anniversary Sitehttp://web.archive.org/web/2005051000352/http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/diary.html	k4kittycrew	3	4443	Jul 21, 2010 by wayne
	646699 W.O. Ronald Haywood CGM (Preview) Hello everyone. I have been asked by a friend to research her late Great Uncle: Name: HAYWOOD, RONALD Initials: R Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Warrant Officer (W. Op./Air Gnr.) Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Unit Text: 7 Sqdn. Age: 23 Date of Death: 14/01/1944 Service No: 6499...	Peteinhull	2	1289	Jul 20, 2010 by Peteinhull
	Harry Sheldon - LM471 (Preview) Dear all, has anyone heard of, know or know how to contact Mr Harry Sheldon previously contacable at chivenor@onetel.net.uk He was researching the crew of LM471 and advertised on a forums for relatives. Could anyone put us in contact? Thanks CLB -- Edited by CLB on Friday 16th of July 2010 04:44:27...	CLB	0	840	Jul 16, 2010 by CLB
	Squadron?? (Preview) I have recently obtained my father's military records from the RAF but I am trying to understand where I find the Squadron. Any help would be appreciated.	Anonymous	1	949	Jul 6, 2010 by k4kittycrew
	102 SUADRON CASAULTY JULY 1942 (Preview) Hi, I am researching a crew member from a halifax from 102 sqn that was destroyed by flak on its return from Hamburg on 27 July 1942. The member is AIR GUNNER/WO Sgt Gwilyn Jones who died in the crash. Particularly interested in any photographs and the crew ops record prior to the night in question. many t...	NICK	1	898	Jul 5, 2010 by MikeH
	War Crime Investigations... (Preview) Hello All, Im wondering if anyone has come across any documentation regarding the procedures for exhuming the graves of RAF or RAAF airman who were shot down and buried in occupied Europe during WWII? Was there a book of procedures? Are there any records in the National Archives of the Investigation...	Gus_635	6	1024	Jun 28, 2010 by Anonymous
	617 Grond Crew (Preview) I am looking for any information on Leslie ( Bill) Barnard a Flight Sergeant who was based at Scampton with 617 Squadron. Andy www.raf-bombercommand.co.uk	andy	0	705	Jun 23, 2010 by andy
	Competition (Preview) I make fairly regular visits to this website and I hope you won't mind me posting information about a competition I'm running - it may well interest forum members. The competition is on the www.fightinghigh.com website, to win a signed copy of On Wings of Fortune - A Bomber Pilot's War. The direct lin...	Steve Darlow	0	667	Jun 23, 2010 by Steve Darlow
	information on my Father (Preview) Does anyone have any records or information about my Father who was a pathfinder pilot during WW2. His name was Thomas Alton Dighton.	Peterd	4	3717	Jun 18, 2010 by AW
	Who's kidding whom? (closed) (Preview) I find myself in the unusual position of having 4 family members who were each members of Bomber Crews. They each served with honor. 3 lost their lives. The problem is 2 were in American crews and 2 were in RAF crews. Are you really saying that this entire Memorial intends to openly ignore the thousand...	Anonymous	24	1878	Jun 15, 2010 by matt
	Wing Commander A. R. Hindley OBE AFC RAF (Deceased) (Preview) Does anyone have any info about my father's flying during WW 11. I know he flew night fighters out of RAF Hendon, he was also a Lancaster Pilot and then a test Pilot. Any other info?	Chris Hindley	5	2717	Jun 6, 2010 by MikeH
	description needed for 2nd A/B (Preview) Can anyone give me a description for 2nd A/B noted alongside crew member of Lancaster on ORB , whom I knew to be bomb aimer? as ever my thanks in advance. Paul	paulh	5	800	May 29, 2010 by paulh
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