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M Simpson · bobcr

Hi All I am searching for information about my uncle and any other member of his crew who were all killed over Germany 21st April 1944 in Lancaster ND785 flying out of RAF Grimsby ( Waltham ). His name was Sgt. ( Navigator ) Edgar Usher, 28, he was from Bootle Liverpool and my mothers only sibling. His cr...

BoBoDU · BoBoDU

Hi AllI am writing a history of the life of my wife's uncle, Alan Cook. Alan trained as a pilot in Canada under the BCATS and arrived in the UK on 17 Juy 1941. He was posted to 23 OTU at Pershore and on 25 September 1941 was posted to 218 Squadron at RAF Marham. On 16 November Alan and his crew did not return fr...

George · George

I tried to email "Matt" but it bounced back. Is he still active on this site ?

Anonymous

The above info is all I have of my great uncle. I've tried to start researching him but I do not know his Squadron or Service Numbers. He survived the war, was definitely a pilot / flight lieutenant, name William Owens, born in a village called Sedgefield in Co Durham. It's a long shot but can anyone help...

matt · matt

You may wish to be advised of an event that took place on Tuesday 3rd November 2009, which commemorated Aircrew from a Royal Canadian Air Force Squadron. The aircraft crashed in November 1943 in an isolated field, which now forms part of South Kyme Golf Club in Lincolnshire, UK. On discovering fro...

DaveAlletson · DaveAlletson

166 squadron Flight Sargent David Alletson shot down 30/31 Jan 1944 has anyone got crew details and photos

beemergb · beemergb

Hello there I am looking for my late fathers history and records in Bomber Command in the second world war . he was in 90 squadron and a navigator his name was Henry Reginald Cowley , mum was also in bomber command . Could someone help me through the searching jungle , is there a method ? Thank you Harry Cowl...

AJPN · AJPN

Have found your site truly inspirational and would be very grateful for any information, operational or anything for my uncle. Raymond Turley Sergeant (W.Op./Air Gnr.) Official Number: 1261183 ... 15 Squadron, thanking you in anticipation. Alan Turley, Raymond Cemetary Gennes-Ivergny...

Craig Reed

Looking for any information on my grandfather, F/O William Reed (RCAF Service number J/25591) 433 Squadron, Skipton-on-Swale. Pictures and/or letters perhaps from families of crew mates, squadron mates, anything. My grandfather was KIA January 22, 1944. No grave. Name on panel at Runnyme...

railroad · railroad

I am trying to find out details of my dad Aubrey Hastings. He embarked in March 31st 1942 and went to Canada and became what I think is ground crew as he spent the war years repairing the planes. He was originally from Dartford Kent England. I have no idea where abouts in Canada he served but I do know he...

cz_raf · cz_raf

Hi all, I would like to introduce my new project which was just published. 311 Squadron book is a comprehensive resource for those who are interested in Czechoslovak airmen serving in the RAF during the World War Two, particularly in the sole bomber squadron. Book contains the unit history in detail...

mike hume · mike hume

Hi, My name is Mike Hume aged 72 & I am researching the RAF history of my Cousin Sgt. Gordon Herbert Surridge Mid Upper Gunner. He died on 27th April 1942 after his plane burst into flames & crashed near Kravlund, Denmark on 26th April. Although he managed to bale out he died of his injuries at T...

Wills · Wills

Dear All, I'm hoping you might be able to help me find some information my Wife's Grandfather Charles Victor Bass. Charles was a rear gunner in a Lancaster in both 195 & 142 squadrons and apparently flew over 50 sorties from both Europe and Africa during WW2 and received the DFC. I recently visited...

matt · matt

Hi all, Trying to find some details of a crash that occurred on Jan 5, 1945, basically the Chorley details if someone has one and doesn't mind looking it up, crew details are below. I have done some research on the names that were listed in the logbook (including their service numbers) The followin...

AW · Sally

I am attempting to research my father Sydney Whitcombe, who was a navigator and flying officer with RAF 195 Squadron during WW2. I understand this squadron was formed in Duxford in 1942 and then moved to Lancashire in 1943 which is most likely when my father joined, as he was from that part of the world...

MikeH · Anonymous

looking for any information about my grandfather sgt/air gunner Ronald John O'Brien. 1323934 was a rear gunner in a Wellington bomber in Egypt. missing/KIA 07/04/1943 AGED 27 would like to know what happened to him and his crew. gone from our lives but never forgotten. Paul 07875 662854 cou...

paulh · paulh

Can anyone offer an explanation for ETWS NO1 wing that appears on a form 280 dated September 1939 for a first posting after Cardington for a prospective wireless operator. I have checked the usual lists of abbreviations. My thanks. Paul H -- Edited by paulh on Wednesday 6th of November 2013 06:25:0...

Mackem · Mackem

Hi Does anyone have any further information about the following incident please? A Lancaster from 106 Squadron RAF crash landed in a field near Meilly-sur-Rouvres, Burgundy on 8 August 1943. Crew were British/Canadian. Radio operator Harold Neilsen was repatriated to the UK and received assi...

Paul Aldwinckle

Dear Sir. I so much wanted to take our freind of many years standing Rudy (Mick Hicks) to the 166 Kirmington memorial this years 2013 but have sadly missed it. I was discussing the same with Rudy today as I was going to take hime as a surprise for his 102 birthday. I think Rudy may be the longest surviving cr...

Grandson115 · Grandson115

Hello. My grandfather was part of 115 squadron. He was a flight engineer and his name was Gordon Parsloe. He has very recently passed away and I am trying to find as much information as possible before his funeral. he joined in late 1940/early 1941, I know he was based at Whitchurch for a while and flew w...

Steve Deakin · Steve Deakin

Does anybody have any info or pictures of 428 ghost squadron from 1943 -1945, my father was a rear gunner in Halifaxes and Lancasters based first at Dalton then at Middleton St George. His name is BL Deakin and he flew with a pilot called Frank Lord. He recently gave me his flying log book & I have man...

Andreos1 · Andreos1

Hi, looked at the site previously, but this is my first post. It's a long shot, but does anyone (or can anyone) find anything out about William Leak? He was my maternal grandfather, served in the RAF during the war - but apart from the following vague details, we know very little about him, such as rank or...

alexander · alexander

Hallo, I'm looking after some complementary information (details ORB, Pictures of crew..etc) about the shoting down over Belgium of the Hampden AE-243 of 455 Squadron on 7/8 of November 1941. Crewmembers were: Sgt Jenkins Maurice A. (KIA) Sgt Rawlings Donald R. (KIA) Sgt McGarvey George A. (KIA)...

paulk · paulk

Hi All I'm trying to locate any former 100 squadron aircrew from 1943-45 who flew on JB 603 'take-it-Easy' any help greatly received. Regards Paul -- Edited by paulk on Thursday 27th of January 2011 01:03:43 PM

PBT · PBT

Researching my fathers ( KG Thompson) service with 101 squadron I have found that he and some of his crew seemed to have had two service numbers. One per the ORB for November 1943 showing their posting from 1662 CU on 13/11/43, & another in the London Gazette in September/October 1944 on their DF...

jusplanecrazy · jusplanecrazy

Hi Guys is Ed still with us does anyone know? I used to correspond with him but lost contact a number of years ago. He was living in Canada, but was Scottish by birth. Nick

paulh · paulh

Wanne-Eickle 12/9/1944 Does any one have a copy of the raid report for the above daylight raid (take off around 12 noon) My interest is with the two 35 squadron aircraft were lost. My thanks in advance. Paul H

PBT · PBT

During rearch on my fathers (KG THOMPSON DFC ) tour with 101 squadron December 43 to may 44. I was looking through the ORBs and came across what appear to be bomb loads of 16 bombs. The raids on Aulnoye, 10/4/44 & Rouen 18/4/44 both show, for all aircraft listed, loads of 8x1000lb MC, 4x1000lbGP &...

smudgersmith · smudgersmith

Gents, Looking for information and a decent photo of the above. He was an experience bomber pilot having commanded No.623 (Stirling's) and No.90 (Stirling's / Lancaster's) Squadrons. He completed this tour and went on to command No.620 Squadron ( No.38 Group ). He was born in Toronto, Canada in 191...

Uwe Benkel · Uwe Benkel

Hello, my name is Uwe Benkel and I am a new member. Since 1989 me and my partners are doing research on missing crewmembers of WW II. During this time we recovered the remains of more than 100 aircraft including more than 30 missing crewmembers. More infomrmation you will find on our homepage www.flug...

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	crew lancaster ND785 (Preview) Hi All I am searching for information about my uncle and any other member of his crew who were all killed over Germany 21st April 1944 in Lancaster ND785 flying out of RAF Grimsby ( Waltham ). His name was Sgt. ( Navigator ) Edgar Usher, 28, he was from Bootle Liverpool and my mothers only sibling. His cr...	bobcr	3	1371	Dec 20, 2013 by M Simpson
	Sgt Alan Cook, 218 Squadron (Preview) Hi AllI am writing a history of the life of my wife's uncle, Alan Cook. Alan trained as a pilot in Canada under the BCATS and arrived in the UK on 17 Juy 1941. He was posted to 23 OTU at Pershore and on 25 September 1941 was posted to 218 Squadron at RAF Marham. On 16 November Alan and his crew did not return fr...	BoBoDU	3	2006	Dec 6, 2013 by PeteT
	Matt's email ??? (Preview) I tried to email "Matt" but it bounced back. Is he still active on this site ?	George	1	602	Dec 5, 2013 by matt
	Looking for info on William (Bill) Owens - Lancaster Bomber Pilot, Flight Lieutenant, in WW2 (Survived) (Preview) The above info is all I have of my great uncle. I've tried to start researching him but I do not know his Squadron or Service Numbers. He survived the war, was definitely a pilot / flight lieutenant, name William Owens, born in a village called Sedgefield in Co Durham. It's a long shot but can anyone help...	Anonymous	3	1107	Dec 4, 2013 by Anonymous
	Halifax Bomber (LK954 NA-E) of 428 “Ghost” Squadron (Preview) You may wish to be advised of an event that took place on Tuesday 3rd November 2009, which commemorated Aircrew from a Royal Canadian Air Force Squadron. The aircraft crashed in November 1943 in an isolated field, which now forms part of South Kyme Golf Club in Lincolnshire, UK. On discovering fro...	matt	14	7295	Dec 2, 2013 by AW
	166 Squadron (Preview) 166 squadron Flight Sargent David Alletson shot down 30/31 Jan 1944 has anyone got crew details and photos	DaveAlletson	3	616	Dec 2, 2013 by barnsley
	Searching for my fathers records (Preview) Hello there I am looking for my late fathers history and records in Bomber Command in the second world war . he was in 90 squadron and a navigator his name was Henry Reginald Cowley , mum was also in bomber command . Could someone help me through the searching jungle , is there a method ? Thank you Harry Cowl...	beemergb	6	720	Nov 27, 2013 by smudgersmith
	Raymond Turley Sergeant (W.Op./Air Gnr.) Official Number: 1261183 ... 15 Squadron (Preview) Have found your site truly inspirational and would be very grateful for any information, operational or anything for my uncle. Raymond Turley Sergeant (W.Op./Air Gnr.) Official Number: 1261183 ... 15 Squadron, thanking you in anticipation. Alan Turley, Raymond Cemetary Gennes-Ivergny...	AJPN	5	2672	Nov 16, 2013 by AW
	Looking for information - F/O William Reed - 433 Squadron RCAF (Preview) Looking for any information on my grandfather, F/O William Reed (RCAF Service number J/25591) 433 Squadron, Skipton-on-Swale. Pictures and/or letters perhaps from families of crew mates, squadron mates, anything. My grandfather was KIA January 22, 1944. No grave. Name on panel at Runnyme...	Craig Reed	2	1393	Nov 14, 2013 by R. Fulford
	Ground Crew Canada (Preview) I am trying to find out details of my dad Aubrey Hastings. He embarked in March 31st 1942 and went to Canada and became what I think is ground crew as he spent the war years repairing the planes. He was originally from Dartford Kent England. I have no idea where abouts in Canada he served but I do know he...	railroad	6	1365	Nov 13, 2013 by Anonymous
	311 Squadron - new book (Preview) Hi all, I would like to introduce my new project which was just published. 311 Squadron book is a comprehensive resource for those who are interested in Czechoslovak airmen serving in the RAF during the World War Two, particularly in the sole bomber squadron. Book contains the unit history in detail...	cz_raf	0	567	Nov 12, 2013 by cz_raf
	Stirling Mk 1 Serial No. W7514 of No. 15 Squadron, No.3 Group, Bomber Command, RAF Wyton. (Preview) Hi, My name is Mike Hume aged 72 & I am researching the RAF history of my Cousin Sgt. Gordon Herbert Surridge Mid Upper Gunner. He died on 27th April 1942 after his plane burst into flames & crashed near Kravlund, Denmark on 26th April. Although he managed to bale out he died of his injuries at T...	mike hume	4	1084	Nov 11, 2013 by Anonymous
	Looking for information on Charles Victor Bass DFC, Lancaster tail gunner in 195 squadron (Preview) Dear All, I'm hoping you might be able to help me find some information my Wife's Grandfather Charles Victor Bass. Charles was a rear gunner in a Lancaster in both 195 & 142 squadrons and apparently flew over 50 sorties from both Europe and Africa during WW2 and received the DFC. I recently visited...	Wills	6	739	Nov 10, 2013 by AW
	Need Crash Info - can someone with a Chorleys help? (Preview) Hi all, Trying to find some details of a crash that occurred on Jan 5, 1945, basically the Chorley details if someone has one and doesn't mind looking it up, crew details are below. I have done some research on the names that were listed in the logbook (including their service numbers) The followin...	matt	6	1557	Nov 10, 2013 by Bob Eden
	195 Squadron, Royal Air Force Reserve - Sydney Whitcombe, Flying Officer (Preview) I am attempting to research my father Sydney Whitcombe, who was a navigator and flying officer with RAF 195 Squadron during WW2. I understand this squadron was formed in Duxford in 1942 and then moved to Lancashire in 1943 which is most likely when my father joined, as he was from that part of the world...	Sally	6	827	Nov 10, 2013 by AW
	40 sq sgt R J O'Brien 1323934 (Preview) looking for any information about my grandfather sgt/air gunner Ronald John O'Brien. 1323934 was a rear gunner in a Wellington bomber in Egypt. missing/KIA 07/04/1943 AGED 27 would like to know what happened to him and his crew. gone from our lives but never forgotten. Paul 07875 662854 cou...	Anonymous	2	707	Nov 7, 2013 by MikeH
	E T W S No 1 wing (Preview) Can anyone offer an explanation for ETWS NO1 wing that appears on a form 280 dated September 1939 for a first posting after Cardington for a prospective wireless operator. I have checked the usual lists of abbreviations. My thanks. Paul H -- Edited by paulh on Wednesday 6th of November 2013 06:25:0...	paulh	1	485	Nov 7, 2013 by PeteT
	Lancaster loss at Meilly-sur-Rouvres Burgundy (Preview) Hi Does anyone have any further information about the following incident please? A Lancaster from 106 Squadron RAF crash landed in a field near Meilly-sur-Rouvres, Burgundy on 8 August 1943. Crew were British/Canadian. Radio operator Harold Neilsen was repatriated to the UK and received assi...	Mackem	9	2465	Oct 31, 2013 by Anonymous
	Flt Engineer Rudy (Mick) Hicks (Preview) Dear Sir. I so much wanted to take our freind of many years standing Rudy (Mick Hicks) to the 166 Kirmington memorial this years 2013 but have sadly missed it. I was discussing the same with Rudy today as I was going to take hime as a surprise for his 102 birthday. I think Rudy may be the longest surviving cr...	Paul Aldwinckle	0	800	Oct 25, 2013 by Paul Aldwinckle
	Information please, 115 Squadron (Preview) Hello. My grandfather was part of 115 squadron. He was a flight engineer and his name was Gordon Parsloe. He has very recently passed away and I am trying to find as much information as possible before his funeral. he joined in late 1940/early 1941, I know he was based at Whitchurch for a while and flew w...	Grandson115	1	527	Oct 22, 2013 by Grandson115
	428 Ghost Squadron - Middleton St George (Preview) Does anybody have any info or pictures of 428 ghost squadron from 1943 -1945, my father was a rear gunner in Halifaxes and Lancasters based first at Dalton then at Middleton St George. His name is BL Deakin and he flew with a pilot called Frank Lord. He recently gave me his flying log book & I have man...	Steve Deakin	9	1422	Oct 21, 2013 by Anonymous
	William Leak (Preview) Hi, looked at the site previously, but this is my first post. It's a long shot, but does anyone (or can anyone) find anything out about William Leak? He was my maternal grandfather, served in the RAF during the war - but apart from the following vague details, we know very little about him, such as rank or...	Andreos1	8	1938	Oct 16, 2013 by PeteT
	Hampden AE-243 455 squadron crashed on 7/8 of November 1941 (Preview) Hallo, I'm looking after some complementary information (details ORB, Pictures of crew..etc) about the shoting down over Belgium of the Hampden AE-243 of 455 Squadron on 7/8 of November 1941. Crewmembers were: Sgt Jenkins Maurice A. (KIA) Sgt Rawlings Donald R. (KIA) Sgt McGarvey George A. (KIA)...	alexander	6	2091	Oct 13, 2013 by Anonymous
	100 Squadron (Preview) Hi All I'm trying to locate any former 100 squadron aircrew from 1943-45 who flew on JB 603 'take-it-Easy' any help greatly received. Regards Paul -- Edited by paulk on Thursday 27th of January 2011 01:03:43 PM	paulk	4	1888	Oct 11, 2013 by erum
	Service numbers (Preview) Researching my fathers ( KG Thompson) service with 101 squadron I have found that he and some of his crew seemed to have had two service numbers. One per the ORB for November 1943 showing their posting from 1662 CU on 13/11/43, & another in the London Gazette in September/October 1944 on their DF...	PBT	2	687	Sep 29, 2013 by PBT
	Ed Cooke 102 Sqd (Preview) Hi Guys is Ed still with us does anyone know? I used to correspond with him but lost contact a number of years ago. He was living in Canada, but was Scottish by birth. Nick	jusplanecrazy	0	502	Sep 28, 2013 by jusplanecrazy
	Wanne-Eickle 12/9/1944 (Preview) Wanne-Eickle 12/9/1944 Does any one have a copy of the raid report for the above daylight raid (take off around 12 noon) My interest is with the two 35 squadron aircraft were lost. My thanks in advance. Paul H	paulh	0	565	Sep 26, 2013 by paulh
	101 Squadron bomb loads (Preview) During rearch on my fathers (KG THOMPSON DFC ) tour with 101 squadron December 43 to may 44. I was looking through the ORBs and came across what appear to be bomb loads of 16 bombs. The raids on Aulnoye, 10/4/44 & Rouen 18/4/44 both show, for all aircraft listed, loads of 8x1000lb MC, 4x1000lbGP &...	PBT	2	836	Sep 22, 2013 by alieneyes
	Wing Commander Geoffrey Trevor Wynne-Powell DFC (Preview) Gents, Looking for information and a decent photo of the above. He was an experience bomber pilot having commanded No.623 (Stirling's) and No.90 (Stirling's / Lancaster's) Squadrons. He completed this tour and went on to command No.620 Squadron ( No.38 Group ). He was born in Toronto, Canada in 191...	smudgersmith	3	1244	Sep 19, 2013 by smudgersmith
	Short Stirling III EE 893 - 75 Sqn - crashed 5./6. September 1943 at Schwanheim/Germany (Preview) Hello, my name is Uwe Benkel and I am a new member. Since 1989 me and my partners are doing research on missing crewmembers of WW II. During this time we recovered the remains of more than 100 aircraft including more than 30 missing crewmembers. More infomrmation you will find on our homepage www.flug...	Uwe Benkel	10	3525	Sep 17, 2013 by Oggie2620
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