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Moon · Anonymous

Can anyone help me with some info on the 115 Squadron Scott

Anonymous

I have a flight book from a great uncle who was lost over seas, and while looking at his log book i noticed that in an almost invisible wrighting it says "DEAD". We have never noticed it at all till recently. The word appears after the last input into the log in capital letters and as i said befor...

GrigorescuIrinel · GrigorescuIrinel

S.C. DIN ZONA BUCURESTI (ROMANIA) CONSTRUIM LA CHEIE IN TOATE TARILE EUROPEI:- case;- vile;- case din lemn / cabane;- cladiri pentru reprezentante de firme romanesti sau straine care decid sa fie prezente pe pietele europene occidentale (de ex. showroom-uri, showroom + locuinta reprezentan...

MikeH · MikeH

Hi everyone, On Friday 7th September at the Newark Air Museum, I was presented with a scale model diorama of Halifax LK789 MP-L of 76 Sqn, as it looked in April 1944. This can be seen at the link below. http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/newsItem.php?id=534 As the presentation ended, we were treat...

SaveEveryStep · SaveEveryStep

Can anyone help me with my research into a 218 Sqdn Lancaster Crew which my Uncle belonged to? His name was Joe 'Mac' Thompson and he flew in 44/5 under Harry Warwick, with Ivor Turley, Joe Naisbitt, Tom Waring, Bill Perry and Alec Stott from Chedburgh. I am writing a book about Joe and would dearly love...

sergio5959 · sergio5959

I would like to ask you some information about the documents MRES. In particular I would like to find the MRES of crew of a Wellington X that crashed in Italy during ww2. Crew: two Canadian (1 officer and one sergeant) , and three British (1 officer and two sergeants). Where can I find documents MR...

Cunctator · Cunctator

In 2001, I discovered my dad was John Campbell, a Warrant Officer at RAF Dishforth, who as a Flight Sergeant, was a Flight Engineer on Halifax LL293 or 4 depending on the source, who was shot down with his Canadian crew plus one Welshman over Stavoren in Holland on Oct14-15th 1944. They were dropping su...

Crew members of195Sqn RCAF · pafc

Hello Smudger, I am new to this forum. I am researching for my Daughter in Law. Her Grandfather was a crew member in the above Sqn but she knows nothing about his service and has asked if i could find anything out. His name was Victor Jordan, Thats all i Know. Would anybody have any info or know of anywhere i...

bazza · bazza

hi Im trying to find info on one airmen who evaded capture after being shot down. He was part of the crew of LW383. I seem to have hit a brick wall about imformation so any help in finding more info or where to go next would be very helpful many thanks Baz

Howard622 · Howard622

S.S.Q. No.3 School of G.R-Squires Gate Can anyone help me to understand the acronym and the purpose of this RAF posting? Thanks in advoce

E Martin · E Martin

I am looking for information on my cousin - Plt. Off. A. Martin - Flight Engineer from Dunoon Scotland - Died 31 December 1944 - Lancaster Mk I AS-J ME647 - Tasking - Osterfeld, Germany Any information would be much appreciated or a picture or any information about him Thanks Ernie

horsleyc · horsleyc

Lost on night of 28/29 Jan. 1944 with all crew in ND382. Would like to contact any one who flew with Joe or knew him. Thanks (my uncle)

SJB · SJB

My father may have been with 90 squadron for a short time around May 1941. I would like to browse the ORB to see if he is there.

Tony H · Pete Shepherd

Wonder if anyone can help me find photo's of 78 Squadron personnel and aircraft circa January 1944; a relative (Flight Sergerant HH Benett) was the Wireless Operator aboard that aircraft (LW-291) and was the sole survivor when it was shot down on 21/01/44. Blown clear of the wreckage, he managed to...

bgizmo · bgizmo

Hello everybody. I am currently putting together a website to celebrate the memories of the brave boys that few with 75(NZ) Squadron during WWII. My interest began after my father, F/Lt Robert Douglas 'Jock' Sommerville DFC passed away at the end of last August. Like many, Bob didn't talk about his t...

bgizmo · bgizmo

Hi Guys Just wondered if anybody had any of the ORB for 1651 Conversion Unit?? I am particuarly interested in the period 24th June - 21st July 1943 when my father (Sgt. Robert Sommerville) and his crew (Pilot Sgt. A.J. Mayfield) were there prior to their subsequent deployment to 75(NZ) Squadron. chee...

alexander · alexander

Hello, Who can help me to find out if there were any RAF aircrafts (with 3 crewmembers) reported MIA over Belgium on the 13 of May 1940? Greetings from Belgium Alexander

MikeH · MikeH

Hi, can anyone help with any photos of Mk III Halifaxes that belong to 76 Squadron? A gentleman on an aviation forum has kindly agreed to construct a model of Halifax III LK789 MP-L (based at Holme-on-Spalding Moor). To help with the profile,I would appreciate any comments on how this might have looke...

Martin Baker · Martin Baker

Looking for any info, and especially a photograph of John Dickinson. Pilot Office John (Jonny) Russell Dickinson born 23rd January 1923, died aged 21 on 27th April 1944 near Ugny-sur-Meuse, Lorraine, France was the eldest son of my maternal great Uncle John Dickinson. John Dickinson was Pilot Off...

bgizmo · torby

I'm trying to find out the circumstances surrounding my late father's DFC. He was in a number of different squadrons during WWII. 104 Sqdn 631 Sqdn 75 (NZ) Sqdn His last proficiency Assessment from this log states "This AG has completed 55 Operations and was awarded the DFC" it's dated 1/7...

Anonymous

http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/9801389.Veterans_reunite_at_wartime_radar_test_airfield/

simonweir · simonweir

Just found a new site with the story of Lancaster PB265 and Bob sarvis! Mission: Stuttgart Date: 24/25th July 1944 (Monday/Tuesday) Unit: No. 576 Squadron Type: Lancaster III Serial: PB265 Code: UL-V2 Base: R.A.F. Elsham Wolds, Lincolnshire Location: Liesville, France. Pilot: F/O. Robert J. Sa...

SJB · SJB

My father was posted to 524 in Dec/44 and posted out June/45. His name was Grenville Best. Is there anyone out there with any information on 524 Squadron? Thanks

MikeH · MikeH

Hi, I am trying to put the names to the faces of a photo that shows 76 Squadron crews at Holme-on-Spalding Moor, preparing for a raid on Kassel 22nd October 1943. The photo can be seen at the link below http://www.flickr.com/photos/39411748@N06/6368174555/If anyone can help by recognising a face o...

Tony H · Tony H

For info All of the ex Bomber Command Sqns that are still operational will be officially represented at this event next month Tony

Patrick Kelly · Patrick Kelly

My father Kevin Wain Kelly, was a Navigator he flew in Lancaster's in 106 Squadron - Group 5. He is still living and has been invited to attend the reunion/anniversary in the UK. Much to my dissapointment he has declined the invitation, i am curious to know if there is anyone out there that he may know who...

andy · andy

On this day in 1943 my father flew on his first operation with 12 squadron to Dortmund.This was his first sortie in Lancaster ED995 PH-X the plane that would carry him through all the 30 operations of his first tour! www.raf-bombercommand.co.uk

Tony H · Tony H

Good Evening All At 2255 on 25/5/44 Halifax Mk III LV905 EY-W "Rothman W~Willie" departed RAF Breighton and joined 431 other Bomber Command Aircraft as they set course to attack railway marshalling yards at Aachen, Germany. On the return flight, the aircraft was shot down by a Me 110 nigh...

Vince Barrow · Vince Barrow

I am looking for any information of my Uncle Sergeant Stanley Francis Barrow of the 166 Sqdn who was a Wireless Operator on Wellingtons out of RAF Kirmington and was shot down on Dusseldorf raid 25/26th May 1943.I know the location of his grave but would like any other information.

ihategfws · ihategfws

Hello all Could anybody help put names to the faces in this photo They are the crew of a Halifax LW674 PT-E easy 420 SQN based at Tholthorpe Yorkshire 1944 Norman Binnie is on the right Luke holoway in the middle Harry Waller on the left i know the names of the rest of the crew but i'm struggling to mat...

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	115 Squadron (Preview) Can anyone help me with some info on the 115 Squadron Scott	Anonymous	3	830	Sep 28, 2012 by Moon
	Flight book (Preview) I have a flight book from a great uncle who was lost over seas, and while looking at his log book i noticed that in an almost invisible wrighting it says "DEAD". We have never noticed it at all till recently. The word appears after the last input into the log in capital letters and as i said befor...	Anonymous	6	1339	Sep 27, 2012 by Anonymous
	CONSTRUIM IN EUROPA (Preview) S.C. DIN ZONA BUCURESTI (ROMANIA) CONSTRUIM LA CHEIE IN TOATE TARILE EUROPEI:- case;- vile;- case din lemn / cabane;- cladiri pentru reprezentante de firme romanesti sau straine care decid sa fie prezente pe pietele europene occidentale (de ex. showroom-uri, showroom + locuinta reprezentan...	GrigorescuIrinel	0	602	Sep 18, 2012 by GrigorescuIrinel
	Newark Air Museum Hosts 76 Sqn Halifax presentation (Preview) Hi everyone, On Friday 7th September at the Newark Air Museum, I was presented with a scale model diorama of Halifax LK789 MP-L of 76 Sqn, as it looked in April 1944. This can be seen at the link below. http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/newsItem.php?id=534 As the presentation ended, we were treat...	MikeH	1	694	Sep 11, 2012 by k4kittycrew
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	HELP FOR MRES (Preview) I would like to ask you some information about the documents MRES. In particular I would like to find the MRES of crew of a Wellington X that crashed in Italy during ww2. Crew: two Canadian (1 officer and one sergeant) , and three British (1 officer and two sergeants). Where can I find documents MR...	sergio5959	1	607	Aug 31, 2012 by PeteT
	Halifax LL293/4 Oct14-15th 1944 (Preview) In 2001, I discovered my dad was John Campbell, a Warrant Officer at RAF Dishforth, who as a Flight Sergeant, was a Flight Engineer on Halifax LL293 or 4 depending on the source, who was shot down with his Canadian crew plus one Welshman over Stavoren in Holland on Oct14-15th 1944. They were dropping su...	Cunctator	0	762	Aug 23, 2012 by Cunctator
	Crew members of195Sqn RCAF (Preview) Hello Smudger, I am new to this forum. I am researching for my Daughter in Law. Her Grandfather was a crew member in the above Sqn but she knows nothing about his service and has asked if i could find anything out. His name was Victor Jordan, Thats all i Know. Would anybody have any info or know of anywhere i...	pafc	6	894	Aug 19, 2012 by pafc
	they got away (Preview) hi Im trying to find info on one airmen who evaded capture after being shot down. He was part of the crew of LW383. I seem to have hit a brick wall about imformation so any help in finding more info or where to go next would be very helpful many thanks Baz	bazza	13	2228	Aug 18, 2012 by Jon Wilkinson
	S.S.Q. No.3 School of G.R-Squires Gate (Preview) S.S.Q. No.3 School of G.R-Squires Gate Can anyone help me to understand the acronym and the purpose of this RAF posting? Thanks in advoce	Howard622	2	750	Aug 5, 2012 by Howard622
	Plt. Off. A. Martin - Flight Engineer - Lancaster Mk I AS-J ME647 (Preview) I am looking for information on my cousin - Plt. Off. A. Martin - Flight Engineer from Dunoon Scotland - Died 31 December 1944 - Lancaster Mk I AS-J ME647 - Tasking - Osterfeld, Germany Any information would be much appreciated or a picture or any information about him Thanks Ernie	E Martin	1	972	Jul 31, 2012 by AW
	P/O Joe Horsley DFC (Preview) Lost on night of 28/29 Jan. 1944 with all crew in ND382. Would like to contact any one who flew with Joe or knew him. Thanks (my uncle)	horsleyc	0	699	Jul 31, 2012 by horsleyc
	Looking for 90 squadron ORB (Preview) My father may have been with 90 squadron for a short time around May 1941. I would like to browse the ORB to see if he is there.	SJB	4	1524	Jul 20, 2012 by SJB
	78 Squadron Halifax LW-291 (Preview) Wonder if anyone can help me find photo's of 78 Squadron personnel and aircraft circa January 1944; a relative (Flight Sergerant HH Benett) was the Wireless Operator aboard that aircraft (LW-291) and was the sole survivor when it was shot down on 21/01/44. Blown clear of the wreckage, he managed to...	Pete Shepherd	2	1106	Jul 16, 2012 by Tony H
	75(NZ) Squadron - request for information (Preview) Hello everybody. I am currently putting together a website to celebrate the memories of the brave boys that few with 75(NZ) Squadron during WWII. My interest began after my father, F/Lt Robert Douglas 'Jock' Sommerville DFC passed away at the end of last August. Like many, Bob didn't talk about his t...	bgizmo	6	1260	Jul 13, 2012 by fwx
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	76 Squadron photo - Kassel Oct 43 (Preview) Hi, I am trying to put the names to the faces of a photo that shows 76 Squadron crews at Holme-on-Spalding Moor, preparing for a raid on Kassel 22nd October 1943. The photo can be seen at the link below http://www.flickr.com/photos/39411748@N06/6368174555/If anyone can help by recognising a face o...	MikeH	0	887	Jun 5, 2012 by MikeH
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	Sergeant S.F.Barrow 166 Sqdn (Preview) I am looking for any information of my Uncle Sergeant Stanley Francis Barrow of the 166 Sqdn who was a Wireless Operator on Wellingtons out of RAF Kirmington and was shot down on Dusseldorf raid 25/26th May 1943.I know the location of his grave but would like any other information.	Vince Barrow	6	1205	May 24, 2012 by michel
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