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Looking for some help researching Lancasters.
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My grandfather F/L Kenneth E Lussier DFC started as a tail gunner then pilot in Lancaster's. There are two specific ones I am trying to find more info on. 1. Lancaster II DS845 ditched near Abbeville, France 25/26 Feb 1944 while returning from bombing run in Augsburg, Germany. 2. Lancaster Mk.10MP K...
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Bomber Command Target Marking 1944
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Hi all; I am currently reading the 1 Group Op Order for the attack on Aulnoye 0n 10/11 April 44, and noticed a reference to an 'X19' marking technique... Can anyone shed some light? reference? Thanks! Matt Wood 576 Squadron Historian
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RCAF -
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Hi All Does anyone know of any way I can trace a member of the Royal Canadian Airforce who flew with my grandfather, he was taken pow following the mission to berlin on the 24/25 March 1944 - known as the night of the strong winds. he was on the Lancaster LM471, he also flew LL800 AND JA868 all with the same c...
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Gordon Anderson
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Is there any information about my late father, Gordon Menzies Randall Anderson (1376848) who flew with 166 Squadron during WWII?
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Squadron code position on fuselage
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Was the squadron code ie: "VR" always on the left side of the roundel. I have three photos of 419 Squadron aircraft with it on the right side ?
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Can a POW win a decoration for deeds done while a prisoner
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Anyone recall seeing a POW winning an AFC while a POW or a DFM ???
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207 squ; Spilsby photographs 1944 wanted
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Hi My father Sgt; Stanley Herbert Mackey was shot down over Stuttgart on 12th Sept; 1944 he was rear gunner and all the crew except 1 killed in action. I have his records etc but only 1 photo; he is buried in Durnbach cemetery Germany, my mother who is now 92 has visited and i have pictures of the grave etc; h...
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460 Squadron ORB 27/28 Sep 1943
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Hi, can anyone help with the ORB details regarding Lancaster III JA861 AR- ? on Ops to Hanover. T/o 1939 Binbrook. Crashed in the target area. All were buried on 4th October in Hanover War Cemetery, Regards,Mike
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Looking for a picture of F/O Wilfred Gordon Cooper, DFC* (RAFVR 132957) - 97 Squadron bomb aimer
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Good night to all. Am looking for a Picture of the Air Bomber F/O Wilfred Gordon Cooper, DFC* (RAFVR 132957) that flew 50 missions with 97 Squadron (Lancasters) and several pilots. baumgartner_asv@yahoo.com.br Adriano S. Baumgartner
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Adriano Silva Baumgartner
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Long delay bomb Stuttgart 1944?
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Bonjour, Hello, In 2011 and 2012,two commemorations in memory of the crashes of two bombers were held in our small villages in the Center of France.The first was a Halifax ,QO-A NP687 of the 432 Squadron,shot down by a night-fighter in the night of 25 July,1944. The second ,a Lancaster,A-2C LL692 of...
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Bombercrew.com
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Hi, Is there anyone else receiving a domain name expired message from the Bombercrew.com website. Just worried that the forum will also disappear if the domain has expired. Hope we don't lose another good remembrance site like Stephan's site in Germany. Regards, Gary -- Edited by Starman 1957 on Su...
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Coastal Command logbook
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While looking through the logbook of a mid-upper gunner who flew with Coastal Command in 1942 I came across an abbreviation that has me puzzled. On each operation, he notes "anti-submarine patrol, Bay of Biscay" and adds "D.C.O.". I know DNCO stands for Did Not Complete Operation, but have not seen D...
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Lionel Eade
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Hi, I'm trying to trace information of my uncle (above) who I believe was shot down, possibly on a bombing raid to Hamburg. Any information appreciated
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Roger Eade
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Sgt Derek Paul Watson-Parker (741702)
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http://www.156squadron.com/101Sqn/search_rollofhonor.asp
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Master Bomber code?
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Happy New Year everyone! In the squadron records for 405 Squadron, there are multiple entries stating that the Master Bomber gave instructions to the attackers using the phrase " Square Mile" ..... I am assuming it was some kind of PFF code. Can anyone offer any insight as to its meaning? Che...
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166 Squadron RAF Kirmington Bomber Command.Help for researchers.
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I am reposting my original offer of help to anyone looking for information about 166 squadron RAF 1943-45,particularly family/relatives of 166 Airmen.My original posting was getting a little 'cluttered' and I was missing some of the requests for assistance. Please post your queries on the site...
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Short Stirling LJ873
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Hello, I'm investigating the emergancy landing of Short Stirling LJ873 on September the 23rd 1944. The plane belonged to 620 squadron RAF and was flown by squadron commander Donald Henry Lee D.F.C. The plane landed in Ussen , just west of Oss ( Holland). All crew members survived and evaded. The com...
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No 78 Bomber Squadron
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I am researching a man who went down with his Halifax on the night of 19 June 1942. He was a flight sergeant with No 78 Bomber Squadron and his name was Mostyn Maurice Crowe. I am aiming to produce a detailed biography of him to mark the 75 anniversary of his demise. He is listed on the Camberley and Frimely w...
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101 squadron - Ludford Magna Lancaster pilot helmet.
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Hi all, new to the forum so first of all a big hello and it is nice to be here. About one year ago I purchased a Lancaster pilots helmet (images attached below). Love it to bits, and have been doing some research on it via trolling Google results. I know it was owned by Flight Lieutanant Clyde Frederick Ad...
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Training and Operational Records.
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How do I get access to Training and operational records for JW Farrow who was a MUG his last operational squadron was 622.4 AGS Morpeth25/05/1943 09/07/1943RAF Wing (26 OTU)16/08/194317/09/1943RAF Newmarket27/10/194303/11/19431651 CU-Waterbeach.04/11/194327/11/19431651 CU-Wratti...
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Pathfinder methods / Two runs?
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Did the crews in PFF who were carrying a mixed load of flares for target marking , and a load of GP bombs have to do two runs? Once to mark the target , then circle and join the main force for their bomb run? I have read conflicting accounts, and would appreciate any input from the forum. Cheers, Clint.
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F/LT Sydney Dyson
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I am a new memeber and am looking for any info on my late father who flew with 90 Squadron (West Wickham, Tuddenham) from May 1943 until May 1944 and then with 576 Squadron (Fiskerton) for March 1945 and then 101 Squadron (Ludford Magna)from March 1945.
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Flight Lieutenant David Cyril DAVIES, D.S.O., D.F.C. (134491) - 582 and 139 Squadrons
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Good night to all, Am looking for a Picture of this particular airman that flew with 582 and 139 Squadrons (PFF). baumgartner_asv@yahoo.com.br Adriano
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Halifax Bomber Crew 26/7/1943 out of RAF Lisset
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Remembrance Day today and my son was in parade with cubs. He always chooses to place his wooden cross on one of the three RAF graves amongst the 19 CWWGC graves in the churchyard at ALll SAints Frindsbury, overlooking Chatham Dockyard (as was!) This year he really wants to know who these people were. Fr...
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V1 site / Middle-Straete
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Can anyone tell me anything more about the V1 site at Middle-Straete? My Dad and crew took part in a raid on this target on the night of June 24/44, and I cant seem to find any info on it. Was it a storage site or a launching site? Any info on the effectiveness of the raid? Thanks everyone for any info ! Cheers,...
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49 Sqdn Lancaster ME675, 22 June 1944
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Currently I am researching Lancaster ME675, flown by F/Lt J.R.Hill. Underway to target (Oil plant at Wesseling) the aircraft was intercepted by a nightfighter. The aircraft exploded on impact which killed the whole crew. Not very sure where the aircraft struck the ground Nuenen or Lage Mierde, t...
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Can Someone with A Chorley's Please help?!
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Looking for the details on a crash of a 156 sqn Lanc on which F/L Alastair Stewart was aboard. Stewart was killed in the crash, apparently they were conducting an air test when the incident occured. I am trying to find out who else was aboard and any other details for a family member I tried lostbomber...
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Lancaster ND 755
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Hi dear Friend We just built a memorial to the crew of Lancaster ND 755 35th Squadron Wintzenbach fell in France on the night of October 19, 1944. I am looking for all info, photos and contact with families of the victims. The pilot was F / O R. W. Brown. (DFC) Thank you for your help Lanc68
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"George" the autopilot
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Greetings all. Just arrived home from Maui, and read Harry Yates "Luck and a Lancaster" on the flights there and back. Wonderful book, one of the best I have read, however I was astounded to read of Yate's casual use of George the autopilot. At one point in the book he writes of engaging George and then wa...
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158 Squadron/ RAF Lisset
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I am currectly investigating the service life of my Great Uncle, Harry Selman. He was based at Lisset until going down over Germany and internment in Stalag IVb. Harry died in 1950 when his Wellington crashed over Sussex on a training flight. I am wondering if it is likely that I will be able to trace any...
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