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MikeH · Gainsborough Heritage Centre

Hi, we have a signed tablecloth of several RAF members ,some famous, whilst visiting a local engineering firms family and wondered if anyone would be interested in visiting us Pete Frost frost-peter@sky.com

RCAF_Mike · RCAF_Mike

Hi Everyone I was on the Bombercrew.com website and came across a composite photo of graduates at this link https://www.bombercrew.com/no3wS.htm contributed by Vonn Titus. I am currently engaged in research on a project to publish a book detailing the badges worn by all of the BCATP school...

DOGFIGHT · DOGFIGHT

Hello Can you help me to identify this 75 squadron crew.... I think that crew was shot down in the night 28/29 april 1943 with her bomber short stirling behim them on the photo..... R9290 AA-X Go to see Bomber Command losses 1943-WR CHORLEY Page 126 thank excuse me for my poor english

Hannah Spencer

I noticed on the bombercrew website a request for the names of the MF509 crew who crashed into Carreg Goch in 1944. I have a full set of names for that picture but the email links on the website are invalid! If anyone is interested in getting in touch, email me on lightonecandle339@gmail.com Hannah

rafBoB · rafBoB

I am trying to trace the RAF wartime career of this officer. As far as I know while flying a Spitfire was shot down and captured in 1941. At that time think he was a flight sergeant subsequently promoted to F/L whilst a prisoner in Stalag 3 if that is possible. ?

KarenB · KarenB

I am looking for any information about F/L Alec Elliott of the 158 Squadron. Alec is my paternal grandfather and I have just been to visit his grave in Hellendoorn, The Netherlands. I have always known he was shot down over Holland, but did not know anything else about him until April this year. Thank...

miriamsharland · miriamsharland

hi all, looking for info on this crew which was killed 28 April 1944. 156 Squadron pathfinder force. I've found relatives of all but these two, John Dodds RAAF, and Leslie Glasspool RAF. Also any other info on the raid on Friederichshafen that night or life at Warboys and Upwood in early 1944. The crew a...

Coffey · Coffey

I was wondering if anyone out there ( Moose...? ) might have a copy of the famous Form 700 used by Bomber Command. The ground crew chief would present it to the aircrafts skipper after the Inspections had all been completed and the pilot had taken the craft for a test flight....the pilot would then sign t...

Azygos · Azygos

My uncle, Pilot Officer Cilmyn Williams, was shot down in this attack and details are in Lostaircraft Ref.30176 The ref. has his crash at Saint-Pabu but the French 'Pertes RAF' Departement du Finistere has it at Saint-Divy, and the crash at Saint -Pabu as of Flying Officer Ronald Gair in Beaufo...

pinuche0706 · pinuche0706

I am looking for ORBs Form 540 & 541 115 Squadron night 7-8/06/1944, and any detail regarding this raid, photo, docs, maps Thk

Muskerblue · Muskerblue

In my research with regard to No.1 (F) Sqn. in Iraq 1923/4 I am getting reference to S.A.A. rounds and B.I. bombs. I am thinking on the lines of Small Arms Ammunition and Basic Incendiary or Burst Incendiary but would be thankful if someone can confirm the meaning for me. Thanks

Coffey · Coffey

During the night of August 29/44 my Dad and his crew took part in a raid on Stettin, now a part of Poland. The route , both there and back took them across southern Sweden. I have read conflicting accounts about Swedish anti aircraft fire directed at the bomber stream which technically violated Swedish...

mjohnc1 · mjohnc1

Hi, my dad was W/Co Charles Cranston (Jock) Calder who served as a pilot in 76,78 158 and 617 bomber squadrons during the war. Miraculously he survived 69 missions and WW2. I have a photo with him posing with air crew? next to what I believe is a Halifax Mk3 with probable ident LW 723. ( subsequently lost i...

Anonymous

Greetings all, I'm trying to track down my Great Uncle's wartime service. i recall that he was aircrew and served in the Middle East and Europe as either a mid upper Gunner or radio operator I have no idea of aircraft type or Squadron's. His name was William 'Bill' Wilkins and he came from Southampton...

Quesnel

Hi I am looking for any information regarding my grandfather Sgt Joseph Herve Leon Quesnel RCAF (R/136383). On 26th November 1943 the Lancaster LL632 that he was rear gunner on left East Moor around tea-time for Ops to Berlin. Whilst over the target the aircraft was attacked by a night-fighter w...

Russ · Russ

Hi all i am undertaking a bit of a'nostalgia tour' of Binbrook, Warboys & Upwood in December this year and was looking for some information on whether any remnants of those air bases may still be there? My father, Peter Cavenagh (although known as H.C.L Cavenagh 410451 back then) was first with...

Coffey · Coffey

Can anyone explain to me how these worked? Was there some kind of fuze on them that would break the container open at a certain height, releasing the contents? Or did they break open mechanically when released from the bomb bay...? Many thanks for the help, Cheers, Clint.

Anonymous

I am member of the Musée du Souvenir at Haut-le-Wastia (Belgium). Our museum perpetuates the memory of the soldiers who fought during 1940 to defend Belgium. But we show also some parts of the Wellington X3711 of 419 Squadron RCAF (shot down on Sept. 3 1942) near our museum. See our Facebook page : htt...

Coffey · Coffey

It is only recently that I watched this film all the way to the end....obviously, as the son of a Bomber Command veteran, I was angered by the portrayal of aircrew as dupes of the bloodthirsty Bomber Harris. I am surprised the filmmakers were not sued for libel. I was astonished to see the Yorkshire farm...

Coffey · Coffey

Can anyone shed some light on the term " GPI run" , as in " some crews reported the GPI run was too short" in regards to an attack on Russelheim in August of '44. Thanks in advance, Clint.

RAF 166 · RAF 166

Trying to find more information on this crew, I have a photograph of Flt. Sgt. Harold James Beattie RCAF A/B of the O'Brien crew. Have names of rest of crew. In looking at 166 ORB I can find only one mission for this crew 26.11.1943 Berlin, the mission they were lost on. Lancaster Mk 1 DV387 AS-W. Any addi...

Moose · Moose

Is there anywhere that a squadron's documents on ground crew or Base personnel exist ?

barnsley · Mark

Hi I am trying to get more information on my Grandfathers service history, his squadron was 166, he served during 2nd WW, as a navigator , P/N 145394, name John D Stent. he was awarded the DFC and I understand one of his closest friends during his service was called Mackie. I would love to find more info...

grahamspitfire · grahamspitfire

Hello , I am trying to find any reference to an uncle of mine who flew as aircrew on Fairey Battles in the early days of ww2. I am almost positive that he was on the raids on the Maastricht bridges . I only know his name which was Tommy C Lynch and was from Port Talbot in South Wales. After the war he became a teac...

Bruce

Hello Please could you assist me with information on Sgt william Newton Baker. He was with 166 and died in July 1937 in a heyford mk3. I have photo on the plane but little else. your input would be generous. Thank you

Ray148ca · Ray148ca

Good Evening I just found this web page and forum tonight. My uncle was Rheal Robineau. He was shot down over Germany in February 1944 and is now buried in Ulm Germany. My father was not talkative about his family or brother, but now that i am into genealogy and family history i want to learn more. I hav...

Coffey · Coffey

Does anyone know what happened after the war with the limestone caverns that the Germans used to store V1 flying bombs at Nucourt? The site was hit numerous times by Bomber Command, and apparently hundreds of the V1's were buried when the roof collapsed. Was the site ever excavated, or do those bombs r...

schmokerash · schmokerash

I was told that he was a mid-upper gunner on an Avro Lancaster. According to the forces war records a 'D' Gregory served in Squadron 50 on the Lancaster DV377.

p t eyles · p t eyles

Hi i am trying to find info on my uncle and his crew. My uncle was a Bomb Aimer and is 2nd from left on the photo attached his fellow crew members names were on the back of photo

Coffey · Coffey

Hi folks, I would welcome input on this topic which has been on my mind a lot lately. It seems that Bomber Command has gotten a bad rap from history as an organisation that practiced "area"bombing vs the USAAF which prided itself on "precision" bombing. From my research it seems the American claim i...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	RAF servicemen signatures (Preview) Hi, we have a signed tablecloth of several RAF members ,some famous, whilst visiting a local engineering firms family and wondered if anyone would be interested in visiting us Pete Frost frost-peter@sky.com	Gainsborough Heritage Centre	1	961	Jul 5, 2017 by MikeH
	3 Wireless School Winnipeg (Preview) Hi Everyone I was on the Bombercrew.com website and came across a composite photo of graduates at this link https://www.bombercrew.com/no3wS.htm contributed by Vonn Titus. I am currently engaged in research on a project to publish a book detailing the badges worn by all of the BCATP school...	RCAF_Mike	2	1365	Jul 4, 2017 by Coffey
	75 Squadron crew (Preview) Hello Can you help me to identify this 75 squadron crew.... I think that crew was shot down in the night 28/29 april 1943 with her bomber short stirling behim them on the photo..... R9290 AA-X Go to see Bomber Command losses 1943-WR CHORLEY Page 126 thank excuse me for my poor english	DOGFIGHT	6	1712	Jun 28, 2017 by Anonymous
	Wellington MF509 crash (Preview) I noticed on the bombercrew website a request for the names of the MF509 crew who crashed into Carreg Goch in 1944. I have a full set of names for that picture but the email links on the website are invalid! If anyone is interested in getting in touch, email me on lightonecandle339@gmail.com Hannah	Hannah Spencer	0	894	Jun 26, 2017 by Hannah Spencer
	Information please on Flt Lt William " Bill " Henry Holland POW Stalag 3 (Preview) I am trying to trace the RAF wartime career of this officer. As far as I know while flying a Spitfire was shot down and captured in 1941. At that time think he was a flight sergeant subsequently promoted to F/L whilst a prisoner in Stalag 3 if that is possible. ?	rafBoB	2	2509	Jun 8, 2017 by rafBoB
	Flight Lieutenant Alec Elliott - 158 Squadron (Preview) I am looking for any information about F/L Alec Elliott of the 158 Squadron. Alec is my paternal grandfather and I have just been to visit his grave in Hellendoorn, The Netherlands. I have always known he was shot down over Holland, but did not know anything else about him until April this year. Thank...	KarenB	8	1395	Jun 8, 2017 by MikeH
	Crew of ND409, John Dodds, Leslie Glasspool (Preview) hi all, looking for info on this crew which was killed 28 April 1944. 156 Squadron pathfinder force. I've found relatives of all but these two, John Dodds RAAF, and Leslie Glasspool RAF. Also any other info on the raid on Friederichshafen that night or life at Warboys and Upwood in early 1944. The crew a...	miriamsharland	4	1421	May 29, 2017 by Anonymous
	Form 700 (Preview) I was wondering if anyone out there ( Moose...? ) might have a copy of the famous Form 700 used by Bomber Command. The ground crew chief would present it to the aircrafts skipper after the Inspections had all been completed and the pilot had taken the craft for a test flight....the pilot would then sign t...	Coffey	0	742	May 27, 2017 by Coffey
	Beafort Torpedo Bomber Attack Brest 15 Feb 1941 (Preview) My uncle, Pilot Officer Cilmyn Williams, was shot down in this attack and details are in Lostaircraft Ref.30176 The ref. has his crash at Saint-Pabu but the French 'Pertes RAF' Departement du Finistere has it at Saint-Divy, and the crash at Saint -Pabu as of Flying Officer Ronald Gair in Beaufo...	Azygos	3	1175	May 19, 2017 by alieneyes
	115 Squadron night 07-08/06/1944 (Preview) I am looking for ORBs Form 540 & 541 115 Squadron night 7-8/06/1944, and any detail regarding this raid, photo, docs, maps Thk	pinuche0706	0	741	May 18, 2017 by pinuche0706
	Abbreviations (Preview) In my research with regard to No.1 (F) Sqn. in Iraq 1923/4 I am getting reference to S.A.A. rounds and B.I. bombs. I am thinking on the lines of Small Arms Ammunition and Basic Incendiary or Burst Incendiary but would be thankful if someone can confirm the meaning for me. Thanks	Muskerblue	0	858	May 9, 2017 by Muskerblue
	Swedish Flak : smoke and mirrors or real danger? (Preview) During the night of August 29/44 my Dad and his crew took part in a raid on Stettin, now a part of Poland. The route , both there and back took them across southern Sweden. I have read conflicting accounts about Swedish anti aircraft fire directed at the bomber stream which technically violated Swedish...	Coffey	0	730	May 7, 2017 by Coffey
	aircrew identication (Preview) Hi, my dad was W/Co Charles Cranston (Jock) Calder who served as a pilot in 76,78 158 and 617 bomber squadrons during the war. Miraculously he survived 69 missions and WW2. I have a photo with him posing with air crew? next to what I believe is a Halifax Mk3 with probable ident LW 723. ( subsequently lost i...	mjohnc1	3	933	May 7, 2017 by Anonymous
	Trying to trace a relative (Preview) Greetings all, I'm trying to track down my Great Uncle's wartime service. i recall that he was aircrew and served in the Middle East and Europe as either a mid upper Gunner or radio operator I have no idea of aircraft type or Squadron's. His name was William 'Bill' Wilkins and he came from Southampton...	Anonymous	0	766	May 6, 2017 by Anonymous
	Sgt Joseph Herve Leon Quesnel RCAF (R/136383). (Preview) Hi I am looking for any information regarding my grandfather Sgt Joseph Herve Leon Quesnel RCAF (R/136383). On 26th November 1943 the Lancaster LL632 that he was rear gunner on left East Moor around tea-time for Ops to Berlin. Whilst over the target the aircraft was attacked by a night-fighter w...	Quesnel	4	2249	May 4, 2017 by Chris Thompson
	Assistance on Binbrook, Warboys & Upwood required. (Preview) Hi all i am undertaking a bit of a'nostalgia tour' of Binbrook, Warboys & Upwood in December this year and was looking for some information on whether any remnants of those air bases may still be there? My father, Peter Cavenagh (although known as H.C.L Cavenagh 410451 back then) was first with...	Russ	4	889	Apr 26, 2017 by Russ
	Small Bomb Containers / S.B.C. (Preview) Can anyone explain to me how these worked? Was there some kind of fuze on them that would break the container open at a certain height, releasing the contents? Or did they break open mechanically when released from the bomb bay...? Many thanks for the help, Cheers, Clint.	Coffey	5	1211	Apr 15, 2017 by Coffey
	Wellington X3711 - 419 Squadron RCAF (Preview) I am member of the Musée du Souvenir at Haut-le-Wastia (Belgium). Our museum perpetuates the memory of the soldiers who fought during 1940 to defend Belgium. But we show also some parts of the Wellington X3711 of 419 Squadron RCAF (shot down on Sept. 3 1942) near our museum. See our Facebook page : htt...	Anonymous	1	1228	Apr 14, 2017 by Anonymous
	Death by Moonlight (Preview) It is only recently that I watched this film all the way to the end....obviously, as the son of a Bomber Command veteran, I was angered by the portrayal of aircrew as dupes of the bloodthirsty Bomber Harris. I am surprised the filmmakers were not sued for libel. I was astonished to see the Yorkshire farm...	Coffey	1	960	Apr 12, 2017 by alieneyes
	GPI run (Preview) Can anyone shed some light on the term " GPI run" , as in " some crews reported the GPI run was too short" in regards to an attack on Russelheim in August of '44. Thanks in advance, Clint.	Coffey	2	734	Apr 10, 2017 by Coffey
	Flt. Off. Desmond Henry Patrick O'Brien (Preview) Trying to find more information on this crew, I have a photograph of Flt. Sgt. Harold James Beattie RCAF A/B of the O'Brien crew. Have names of rest of crew. In looking at 166 ORB I can find only one mission for this crew 26.11.1943 Berlin, the mission they were lost on. Lancaster Mk 1 DV387 AS-W. Any addi...	RAF 166	3	901	Apr 7, 2017 by John W
	Ground crew records or documents (Preview) Is there anywhere that a squadron's documents on ground crew or Base personnel exist ?	Moose	2	905	Apr 6, 2017 by PeteT
	J D Stent (Preview) Hi I am trying to get more information on my Grandfathers service history, his squadron was 166, he served during 2nd WW, as a navigator , P/N 145394, name John D Stent. he was awarded the DFC and I understand one of his closest friends during his service was called Mackie. I would love to find more info...	Mark	5	907	Apr 4, 2017 by barnsley
	fairey battle squadrons (Preview) Hello , I am trying to find any reference to an uncle of mine who flew as aircrew on Fairey Battles in the early days of ww2. I am almost positive that he was on the raids on the Maastricht bridges . I only know his name which was Tommy C Lynch and was from Port Talbot in South Wales. After the war he became a teac...	grahamspitfire	0	693	Mar 29, 2017 by grahamspitfire
	Sgt William Newton Baker (Preview) Hello Please could you assist me with information on Sgt william Newton Baker. He was with 166 and died in July 1937 in a heyford mk3. I have photo on the plane but little else. your input would be generous. Thank you	Bruce	0	679	Mar 17, 2017 by Bruce
	432 Squadron (Preview) Good Evening I just found this web page and forum tonight. My uncle was Rheal Robineau. He was shot down over Germany in February 1944 and is now buried in Ulm Germany. My father was not talkative about his family or brother, but now that i am into genealogy and family history i want to learn more. I hav...	Ray148ca	19	3364	Mar 13, 2017 by Viognier
	V1 Storage site / Nucourt (Preview) Does anyone know what happened after the war with the limestone caverns that the Germans used to store V1 flying bombs at Nucourt? The site was hit numerous times by Bomber Command, and apparently hundreds of the V1's were buried when the roof collapsed. Was the site ever excavated, or do those bombs r...	Coffey	0	771	Mar 11, 2017 by Coffey
	Looking for info on - Sgt Dennis Gregory (Preview) I was told that he was a mid-upper gunner on an Avro Lancaster. According to the forces war records a 'D' Gregory served in Squadron 50 on the Lancaster DV377.	schmokerash	8	2171	Mar 11, 2017 by schmokerash
	35 Squadron Gravely (Preview) Hi i am trying to find info on my uncle and his crew. My uncle was a Bomb Aimer and is 2nd from left on the photo attached his fellow crew members names were on the back of photo	p t eyles	4	943	Mar 6, 2017 by PeteT
	"Area" vs "Precision" bombing (Preview) Hi folks, I would welcome input on this topic which has been on my mind a lot lately. It seems that Bomber Command has gotten a bad rap from history as an organisation that practiced "area"bombing vs the USAAF which prided itself on "precision" bombing. From my research it seems the American claim i...	Coffey	8	2573	Mar 4, 2017 by Moose
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