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pinuche0706 · peter wateridge

does anyone have any info on my grandfather, he was in 514 sq , i have no photos of him and would love to speak to anyone who might remember him. sgt L A IVE, avro lanc LL645 A2-R if that helps with any ref. Peter wateridge

Keith Parry

This aircraft was lost during a Gardening Mission on 11/12 June 1942. My wife's uncle William Kenneth Williams RAAF was the Navigator and I am trying to obtain as much information about him and the rest of the aircrew as I can. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.......Keith Parry

dleggett · dleggett

I am trying to find some information on RAF F/Sgt William H. Bryant 1850867 who served in the RCAF 429 "Bison" Squadron and was killed on January 20, 1944. Specifically I am trying to find his date of birth, but any additional information would be helpful. Perhaps someone with access to Anc...

Coffey · Coffey

Hi everyone, hoping for your help in locating a relative of the daughter of my Dad's Wireless Operator. Here's the story : Ted Rutherglen was the WAG on my Dad's bomber crew. In late 1944 he apparently fathered a son while stationed in England, but was shipped home to Canada and may not even have known...

MikeH · Leanne S

Hello, I came across this website a while ago when searching upon my family history and realised you have information regarding my Great Uncle, I noticed this when one of the photos matched the one my late Great Grandmother owned at the time. I was hoping there was any more you could tell me please? Or po...

Coffey · Coffey

Hi everyone, thought the attached might be of interest. It is an original leaflet , one of thousands dropped by my Dad and his crew on Nantes on the night of November 18th, 1943, their first operation, at the end of their training at the No. 22 O.T.U. They were flying a Wellington, number HF-761. The t...

Coffey · Coffey

Ok , I am mystified....how does one rise in rank in this forum?! I want to at least beat my Dad's Flt. Lt. rank and make him proud

Coffey · Coffey

Hi everyone, its a pleasure to be here for the first time! My Dad was a skipper with 420 Squadron and 405 Squadron, 1944. I am currently attempting to write a book, based on his logbook, telling the story of the crew. For the past year I have been working on making contact with all the families of the 6 men w...

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Berry · Berry

Gordon Ralph BerryMy Dad flew with 166 Squadron as a Rear Gunner between July 1944 until the end of the war.His fellow crew members were Pilot F/L Arscott, - Flight Engineer F/S Jones, - Air Bomber F/S Marlow, - Navigator Sgt Diggins, - Wireless Operator W/O Auckram (NZ), MU Gunner - Sgt Bell.Do a...

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Maple

Hello all, What a fantastic forum this is. I was wondering if anyone had any details of a Lancaster with Code XY-S. I have a photo of what I believe may be the flight crew (including my grandad) in from t of the majestic plane, and just trying to see what info I can track down.

Ricky7 · Ricky7

Hi, this is my first time posting on this site as I have just found it !!!! I have been trying to find out why my dad received the DFC. I have the ribbon it is on but the medal was lost years ago. No one has any mention of him ever receiving it. I was wondering if anyone can help? His name was Eric Milton McAlister...

Charlotte

Hi I am trying to research my grandfather Albert Binder. I am aware he was in squadron 166 and was shot down in Cologne and was a pow for a period of time. He was a member of the caterpillar club. Unfortunately both himself and my grandmother have now passed away and we are unable to find any details of his s...

k4kittycrew · k4kittycrew

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MikeH · MikeH

Hi, can anyone help with a photo of Halifax LK911 (MP-Y) of 76 Squadron? I understand a photo can be found in the book 'White Rose Base' by Brian Rapier, Thanks, Mike -- Edited by MikeH on Saturday 12th of December 2015 04:26:36 AM

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Carleton · Carleton

Enlisted: 04 July 1941 Serv. Nos. R108467 & J/93704 latter as of 01 Jan. 1945 Plyleys records state that he was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp, the 1939-45 Star, Operational Wings and Air Gunner badge. He served with No. 419 Sqdn where he completed one tour and also with...

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MikeH · MikeH

Hi, can anyone help with any operational records for F/Sgt William Brookes? I understand he served as W/Op. AG with 78 Squadron (Breighton) from late 1943/ early 1944. The pilots name was a Bob Penrice RCAF. Regards, Mike.H

Howard · Howard

Hi, I am trying to find anyone with information on Lancaster AC_P that was flying out of Tuddenham around 1945/46. My father, Flt Sgt Henry Moss was Air Gunner on it. I haven't got any of his crew members names as yet, but will try and get a few from him. Hope that someone has some info

dawallace · Anonymous

I really don't know if this site is active but here goes... I have an ongoing research project concerning a Canadian pilot officer bomb aimer who was a crew member of Wellington HE545 'AS-H'. This aircraft went down on 29th March 1943. I have traced this man's background and ran into a road block. I need...

Anonymous

im trying to find out any think on 7 sqn pathfinder and if any one can help me with information on my dad william pearce aircrew

Jchesh1990 · Joe McGinn

Hi there, I hope I'm posting this in the correct place, my apologies if not. My grandfather Frank Cheshire passed away just over a year ago, and due to family complications I never got to know him that well. I was hoping to find out more about his war years. I know he was is 35squadron and was on the goodwill...

Justplanedave · Justplanedave

Hello, Figured I would start here before heading off to the National archives for some information, and an expense! I came into possession of a suitcase from the Second World war believed to belong to a F/O R.G. STEWART J39269. I have a copy of the Air Force list which lists this man as AB, or Bomb aimer...

Lancbi · Lancbi

Hello I have recently found on the site the photo of Fred Trent posted by his brother, Don Trent. Their cousin Ken Trent DFC and bar would like to get in touch with Don if at all possible. Ken actually met Fred in Canada whilst Ken was doing pilot training. Unfortunately Fred was killed on 22 March 1945 as a...

Mackey · Mackey

Hi all. Myself and my wife attended the International Bomber Command Centre unveiling of the memorial walls and spire in Lincoln U.K. on the 2nd of October. This place is wonderful, the people involved are special with their knowledge and expertise, the walls are constructed of 120 panels made of st...

gate1 · gate1

Does anyone have copies of (or information from) the 619 Squadron ORB, from its formation, to the end of June 1943. I have a couple of Lancaster's that were with the Squadron for a matter of weeks and I am trying to determin code letters, and also if they flew any ops with the unit. Thanks

Syd Draper. sydis@sydis.karoo.

Has anyone any photo's of B Flight. My cousin was Pilot Officer George Draper of JB 297 which was shot down during a raid on Duisberg on Oct 14th 1944.Any info or photo's will be appreciated.

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	Information on RAF Airman (Preview) I am trying to find some information on RAF F/Sgt William H. Bryant 1850867 who served in the RCAF 429 "Bison" Squadron and was killed on January 20, 1944. Specifically I am trying to find his date of birth, but any additional information would be helpful. Perhaps someone with access to Anc...	dleggett	0	620	Jan 27, 2016 by dleggett
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	Sgt Stanley Hoggett (Preview) Hello, I came across this website a while ago when searching upon my family history and realised you have information regarding my Great Uncle, I noticed this when one of the photos matched the one my late Great Grandmother owned at the time. I was hoping there was any more you could tell me please? Or po...	Leanne S	2	568	Jan 27, 2016 by MikeH
	"Nickel" Raid on Nantes (Preview) Hi everyone, thought the attached might be of interest. It is an original leaflet , one of thousands dropped by my Dad and his crew on Nantes on the night of November 18th, 1943, their first operation, at the end of their training at the No. 22 O.T.U. They were flying a Wellington, number HF-761. The t...	Coffey	3	932	Jan 24, 2016 by alieneyes
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	squadron 166 (Preview) Hi I am trying to research my grandfather Albert Binder. I am aware he was in squadron 166 and was shot down in Cologne and was a pow for a period of time. He was a member of the caterpillar club. Unfortunately both himself and my grandmother have now passed away and we are unable to find any details of his s...	Charlotte	8	2130	Dec 17, 2015 by Bob Jeavons
	lostaircraft.com database (Preview) well.Regards,John_____________________________________________________________________________	k4kittycrew	10	5121	Dec 14, 2015 by Starman 1957
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	Question ... (Preview) I really don't know if this site is active but here goes... I have an ongoing research project concerning a Canadian pilot officer bomb aimer who was a crew member of Wellington HE545 'AS-H'. This aircraft went down on 29th March 1943. I have traced this man's background and ran into a road block. I need...	Anonymous	2	754	Nov 6, 2015 by dawallace
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	619 Squadron ORB (Preview) Does anyone have copies of (or information from) the 619 Squadron ORB, from its formation, to the end of June 1943. I have a couple of Lancaster's that were with the Squadron for a matter of weeks and I am trying to determin code letters, and also if they flew any ops with the unit. Thanks	gate1	1	1099	Oct 11, 2015 by IAN COPELAND
	Info regards The veteran JB 297(P$-B) (Preview) Has anyone any photo's of B Flight. My cousin was Pilot Officer George Draper of JB 297 which was shot down during a raid on Duisberg on Oct 14th 1944.Any info or photo's will be appreciated.	Syd Draper. sydis@sydis.karoo.	0	649	Oct 10, 2015 by Syd Draper. sydis@sydis.karoo.
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