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Irene · Irene

Hi We are research GD Savage war history, he was one of 5 crew members, who lost his life on 12/13 June 1944, on LL678 Lily Mars. Can anyone help us with a photo and information of Samual Phillips, J/16550. He was due to take over this after this misson, but also sadly lost his life. Many thank Irene

matt · matt

Hi All! I just wanted to let you know that I've added a gallery for 426 squadron to the main site. http://www.bombercrew.com/426/426%20Gallery.htm

smudgersmith · smudgersmith

Gents Flight Lieutenant Robert Daniel STIRLING DFC RAAF After a photograph of the above pilot on No.218 (Gold Coast) Squadron. He was one of the squadrons biggest jokers and got himself in a number of tight spots with his commanding officer and station commander, a real joker who poked two fingers u...

Irene · Irene

Hi Can anyone help us with any information on George Palamountain. He was on LL678 Lily Mars, which was shot down on 12/13 June 1944. He was one of three survivors. We are trying to put together a history of this flight, which my husbands uncle was also on this flight. We think Palamountain's evaded...

lancaster45 · lancaster45

Trying to track down my fathers crew or surviving family. Dad, "Flight Seargent James Brown Robertson" 115 Squadron Witchford May-August 1944. His crew as follows: Navigator G. McLune, Bomb Aimer R.W. Riches, W/OP R.W. Sturgess, Mid Upper S.E. Knight, Rear Gunner J.D. Glaister, Flig...

Fee · Fee

Hi all Hope you can point me in the right direction? My father was a Rear Gunner in Lancasters Bombers and his nick name was "9 Life Stewart". We lived in Scotland and he also worked as a Technical Artist for Rolls Royce. I'm just trying to trace some history on him as he passed away when I was y...

k4kittycrew · Helen Spencer

http://saveeverystep.wordpress.com/writing-home-wwii-...

mkochl · mkochl

I am in the search for information about the Bobardierung of the oil works Lützkendorf Wintershall AG in the night from 4./5. April 1945. At this night are 2 Tallboy bombs over the work were thrown off its. Can someone help me with information? Does it give sowas like freight lists of the individual air...

avane · avane

I´m looking for information about John Allen Jacques, serialnumber R/58300, 40 (R.A.F. Squadron) who died on 17 October 1941 and is buried at the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery in Germany. Who was his crew, where did they crash and under what circumstances?

adrian1 · Alan Hadfield

I have been trying to find information on my Uncle - Albert Witty who served as aircrew on a Lancaster squadron. I was always told that he was killed on a raid over Cologne but apart from that I have no further information. He doesn't appear on the list of the War Graves Commission's cemeteries and I wou...

neil2726 · neil2726

I have previously posted here requesting information on the above crew of which my wives Uncle, James Duckworth was the Navigator. The main crew completed 30 missions and Jim was awarded the DFC. On their fourth mission to Frankfurt they were hit by a night fighter, set on fire, but they continued to b...

caj1968 · caj1968

Died on 25 Apr 1944 over Germany whilst serving as a Flight Sergeant (Flight Englineer) in 9 squadron. Does anyone have any information about the raid? Thanks in advance Colin

bmcnaught · bmcnaught

I would like to find more information on my uncle (who I was named after). He was Sgt William Wright 405 Squadron lost on the return leg of a mission to Essen on 10/11th March 1942 on board Wellington Z8428. I have the names of the rest of the crew and am trying to trace surviving relatives, but have little i...

Tony H · Tony H

For info; During 2011, an additional memorial to the 1029 personnel who have lost their lives whilst serving with No 78 Sqn RAF from 1916 to date was unveiled outside the 78 Sqn Hangar at RAF Benson. A WWII specific memorial stands in the churchyard of All Saints, Bubwith 1M N of Breighton airfield - 78...

bettyjeanuk · bettyjeanuk

I am Searching for wartime details of my father who I never knew.He was Flt Sgt Joseph Stanley Higgin ( known as Stan Higgin) from 102 Squadron 1942 . Flight engineer. Stationed at Dalton and Topcliffe. Halifax bomber Aircraft no W1142DY-A . Shot down 26/27 July 1942 off German coast. POW Ca...

tailgunnerreid · tailgunnerreid

My dad is looking for his crew. He has called England and a few other places. My dad is trying to "get things in order" as he feels he is not getting any younger. If anyone knows the whereabouts of the below crew.........my dad (and my family) would be grateful. F/O P.D. Saunders. Sgt D.H. Grif...

tailgunnerreid · tailgunnerreid

My name is Phil Reid. My dad (Still alive) was a tail gunner in the RCAF Squadron 166. His name is Gerald Reid. We have photos of his colleagues/buddies. I willing to post them for others to view. Love my dad for his service to his country. Looking for stories and friends to share old memories. ...

Linda · Linda

Just to wish all on this excellent site-Matt and co and on the Forum,fellow researchers,etcetera and all who serve past and present a very Happy Christmas and New Year!

Barry L · Barry L

My Grandfather (Sgt Jack Love) joined 101 Sq' when they were first equipped with the Mk1c Wellington variant (as they moved to join 7 Sq's Stirlings at Oakington, Cambridge); after a few months, they re-equipped with Mk111's and moved to Oakington's satellite airfield, Bourn, Cambs - and his sto...

fx · fx

Hi.. Can anybody help shed light on the details surrounding the death of my uncle Leading aircraftsman U/T Thomas Christopher Sharkey 1286069 R.A.F.V.R. who died on 16/04/1941. Any info re squadron.. type of aircraft.. Mission details.. etc.. From family folklore i heard my uncles bomber was dam...

John W · John W

Hi All, I wish to find out for a relative the Op's done by F/Sgt P A Gilfeather who was the Rear Gunner in Halifax LK993 which was lost on the raid on Leipzig on the night of 19/20 Feb 1944. Thanks, John.

Jupiter · Jupiter

Hi Guys Im building up my grandfathers history with 625 nicely now, with help from many on this board i have datails of his missions fom the squadrons orb, even down to likely suspect who shot him down. Its the raids prior to the 28th i would like if possible to collate raid reports and if possible photos....

John Preston · John Preston

I am researching the loss of a Halifax bomber MZ629 on 13 May 1944 south of Brussels and am looking for information on where to locate the reports of the German aircraft recovery teams, which I think were called Begungstrupps. Any assistance gratefully accepted.

gate1 · gate1

Does anyone have the ORB from this Squadron, or alternatively, any record of operations carried out by this aircraft from the start of December 1942 to the end of March 1943? Thank you

Anonymous

Hi - interested in making contact with anyone with 76 Squadron connections - please contact neil-sue'at'o2.co.uk replace 'at' with @ Neil

barnsley · barnsley

Does anyone out there have any connection with the above airman? P/O Horsley joined 166 squadron in September 1943 and flew Lancasters with them until late January 1944 when he and his crew failed to return from a raid on Berlin.They were all killed. P/O Horsley and the Navigator in the crew,P/O Corn...

Geoff Warren

Would like to contact Fred Carter (Cambridge, Ont?), brother of Roy, concerning details of Roy's murder by the Nazi's at the "Aunt Coba" residence, Tilburg, NL, July 9, 1944. I suspect I have information he may not know connected to his brother's death, and he may have information which...

Paul61 · Paul61

Hello all, Newby here, site looks great. A bit about me: Bomber Command researcher for 30 or so years, I have ORB's for the following sqdns: all of 6 group incl. 405 sqdn, 35, 61, 78, 614, 640 ++ sqdns RAF. I specialize in 6 Group crews as well as 35 & 405 PFF sqdns. My family: Father F/E- 420 & 426 sq...

Anonymous

I currently researching 427 Sqdn RCAF Halifax DK141, ZL-N shotdown over Berlicum(Kaathoven) 22/23 June 1943. Looking for further info about this crew and also I would like to get in touch with relatives of these crewmembers. Next year we would like to create a memorial to this crew near the crashsi...

SforSugar · SforSugar

Hi all, First, i am brand new here and this seems like a good place to start with some pretty knowledgable people. I have just received my grandfathers service records, he was bomber command aircrew from 1941 and left the RAF in 1968. His records are hard to follow as it lists some stations but very few...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	SAMUAL ALEXANDER PHILLIPS, CANADIAN PILOT (Preview) Hi We are research GD Savage war history, he was one of 5 crew members, who lost his life on 12/13 June 1944, on LL678 Lily Mars. Can anyone help us with a photo and information of Samual Phillips, J/16550. He was due to take over this after this misson, but also sadly lost his life. Many thank Irene	Irene	2	1505	Feb 25, 2012 by MikeH
	426 Squadron Photo Gallery Added (Preview) Hi All! I just wanted to let you know that I've added a gallery for 426 squadron to the main site. http://www.bombercrew.com/426/426%20Gallery.htm	matt	9	3575	Feb 23, 2012 by stansgrandson
	Flight Lieutenant Robert Daniel STIRLING DFC RAAF (Preview) Gents Flight Lieutenant Robert Daniel STIRLING DFC RAAF After a photograph of the above pilot on No.218 (Gold Coast) Squadron. He was one of the squadrons biggest jokers and got himself in a number of tight spots with his commanding officer and station commander, a real joker who poked two fingers u...	smudgersmith	1	850	Feb 19, 2012 by John W
	Flight Sergeant George Palamountain 1433141 (Preview) Hi Can anyone help us with any information on George Palamountain. He was on LL678 Lily Mars, which was shot down on 12/13 June 1944. He was one of three survivors. We are trying to put together a history of this flight, which my husbands uncle was also on this flight. We think Palamountain's evaded...	Irene	2	893	Feb 15, 2012 by Irene
	115 Sq Witchford May 44-Aug44 (Preview) Trying to track down my fathers crew or surviving family. Dad, "Flight Seargent James Brown Robertson" 115 Squadron Witchford May-August 1944. His crew as follows: Navigator G. McLune, Bomb Aimer R.W. Riches, W/OP R.W. Sturgess, Mid Upper S.E. Knight, Rear Gunner J.D. Glaister, Flig...	lancaster45	2	1099	Feb 13, 2012 by lancaster45
	A bit of a long shot maybe? (Preview) Hi all Hope you can point me in the right direction? My father was a Rear Gunner in Lancasters Bombers and his nick name was "9 Life Stewart". We lived in Scotland and he also worked as a Technical Artist for Rolls Royce. I'm just trying to trace some history on him as he passed away when I was y...	Fee	2	719	Feb 12, 2012 by Fee
	Seeking info on 218 Gold Coast squadron (Preview) http://saveeverystep.wordpress.com/writing-home-wwii-...	Helen Spencer	1	773	Feb 12, 2012 by k4kittycrew
	Lützkendorf 4./5. April 1945 Tallboy bomb (Preview) I am in the search for information about the Bobardierung of the oil works Lützkendorf Wintershall AG in the night from 4./5. April 1945. At this night are 2 Tallboy bombs over the work were thrown off its. Can someone help me with information? Does it give sowas like freight lists of the individual air...	mkochl	12	3508	Feb 12, 2012 by Anonymous
	John A. Jaques, R/58300, 40 (R.A.F.) Sqdn. (Preview) I´m looking for information about John Allen Jacques, serialnumber R/58300, 40 (R.A.F. Squadron) who died on 17 October 1941 and is buried at the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery in Germany. Who was his crew, where did they crash and under what circumstances?	avane	2	800	Feb 5, 2012 by avane
	Albert Witty (Preview) I have been trying to find information on my Uncle - Albert Witty who served as aircrew on a Lancaster squadron. I was always told that he was killed on a raid over Cologne but apart from that I have no further information. He doesn't appear on the list of the War Graves Commission's cemeteries and I wou...	Alan Hadfield	7	3669	Jan 24, 2012 by adrian1
	Mullins Crew - RAAF 460 Sqd (Preview) I have previously posted here requesting information on the above crew of which my wives Uncle, James Duckworth was the Navigator. The main crew completed 30 missions and Jim was awarded the DFC. On their fourth mission to Frankfurt they were hit by a night fighter, set on fire, but they continued to b...	neil2726	3	644	Jan 23, 2012 by R. Fulford
	Ernest Edward James Patmore (Preview) Died on 25 Apr 1944 over Germany whilst serving as a Flight Sergeant (Flight Englineer) in 9 squadron. Does anyone have any information about the raid? Thanks in advance Colin	caj1968	3	1039	Jan 21, 2012 by caj1968
	405 Squadron (Preview) I would like to find more information on my uncle (who I was named after). He was Sgt William Wright 405 Squadron lost on the return leg of a mission to Essen on 10/11th March 1942 on board Wellington Z8428. I have the names of the rest of the crew and am trying to trace surviving relatives, but have little i...	bmcnaught	2	1199	Jan 13, 2012 by bmcnaught
	78 Sqn commemorates its Bomber Command heritage (Preview) For info; During 2011, an additional memorial to the 1029 personnel who have lost their lives whilst serving with No 78 Sqn RAF from 1916 to date was unveiled outside the 78 Sqn Hangar at RAF Benson. A WWII specific memorial stands in the churchyard of All Saints, Bubwith 1M N of Breighton airfield - 78...	Tony H	0	933	Jan 8, 2012 by Tony H
	102 Squadron. Halifax bomber 1942. Sgt Stan Higgin Flt Engineer (Preview) I am Searching for wartime details of my father who I never knew.He was Flt Sgt Joseph Stanley Higgin ( known as Stan Higgin) from 102 Squadron 1942 . Flight engineer. Stationed at Dalton and Topcliffe. Halifax bomber Aircraft no W1142DY-A . Shot down 26/27 July 1942 off German coast. POW Ca...	bettyjeanuk	2	1104	Jan 7, 2012 by bettyjeanuk
	Dad Looking for Crew (Preview) My dad is looking for his crew. He has called England and a few other places. My dad is trying to "get things in order" as he feels he is not getting any younger. If anyone knows the whereabouts of the below crew.........my dad (and my family) would be grateful. F/O P.D. Saunders. Sgt D.H. Grif...	tailgunnerreid	6	889	Jan 3, 2012 by tailgunnerreid
	Looking for tailgunner Buddies (Preview) My name is Phil Reid. My dad (Still alive) was a tail gunner in the RCAF Squadron 166. His name is Gerald Reid. We have photos of his colleagues/buddies. I willing to post them for others to view. Love my dad for his service to his country. Looking for stories and friends to share old memories. ...	tailgunnerreid	3	904	Dec 28, 2011 by tailgunnerreid
	Happy Christmas and New Year (Preview) Just to wish all on this excellent site-Matt and co and on the Forum,fellow researchers,etcetera and all who serve past and present a very Happy Christmas and New Year!	Linda	6	965	Dec 23, 2011 by dawallace
	Sgt Jack Love, 101 Squadron, 1941/2... (Preview) My Grandfather (Sgt Jack Love) joined 101 Sq' when they were first equipped with the Mk1c Wellington variant (as they moved to join 7 Sq's Stirlings at Oakington, Cambridge); after a few months, they re-equipped with Mk111's and moved to Oakington's satellite airfield, Bourn, Cambs - and his sto...	Barry L	13	2239	Dec 17, 2011 by Barry L
	help required 16/04/1941 (Preview) Hi.. Can anybody help shed light on the details surrounding the death of my uncle Leading aircraftsman U/T Thomas Christopher Sharkey 1286069 R.A.F.V.R. who died on 16/04/1941. Any info re squadron.. type of aircraft.. Mission details.. etc.. From family folklore i heard my uncles bomber was dam...	fx	3	864	Dec 16, 2011 by dawallace
	ORB for 429 Sqn back from 20/2/44 (Preview) Hi All, I wish to find out for a relative the Op's done by F/Sgt P A Gilfeather who was the Rear Gunner in Halifax LK993 which was lost on the raid on Leipzig on the night of 19/20 Feb 1944. Thanks, John.	John W	11	1069	Dec 7, 2011 by John W
	raid reports 31 may 28 july 1944 (Preview) Hi Guys Im building up my grandfathers history with 625 nicely now, with help from many on this board i have datails of his missions fom the squadrons orb, even down to likely suspect who shot him down. Its the raids prior to the 28th i would like if possible to collate raid reports and if possible photos....	Jupiter	2	826	Dec 6, 2011 by Jupiter
	German aircraft recovery team reports (Preview) I am researching the loss of a Halifax bomber MZ629 on 13 May 1944 south of Brussels and am looking for information on where to locate the reports of the German aircraft recovery teams, which I think were called Begungstrupps. Any assistance gratefully accepted.	John Preston	0	740	Nov 30, 2011 by John Preston
	Lancaster ED329 207 Squadron December 1942 to March 1943 (Preview) Does anyone have the ORB from this Squadron, or alternatively, any record of operations carried out by this aircraft from the start of December 1942 to the end of March 1943? Thank you	gate1	4	2242	Nov 21, 2011 by michel
	76 Squadron (Preview) Hi - interested in making contact with anyone with 76 Squadron connections - please contact neil-sue'at'o2.co.uk replace 'at' with @ Neil	Anonymous	0	593	Nov 20, 2011 by Anonymous
	P/O Joseph Horsley DFC Pilot 166 squadron Distinguished Flying Cross 1943 (Preview) Does anyone out there have any connection with the above airman? P/O Horsley joined 166 squadron in September 1943 and flew Lancasters with them until late January 1944 when he and his crew failed to return from a raid on Berlin.They were all killed. P/O Horsley and the Navigator in the crew,P/O Corn...	barnsley	0	1403	Nov 18, 2011 by barnsley
	Contact Info for Fred Carter (Brother of Roy, RCAF, murdered NL 1944) (Preview) Would like to contact Fred Carter (Cambridge, Ont?), brother of Roy, concerning details of Roy's murder by the Nazi's at the "Aunt Coba" residence, Tilburg, NL, July 9, 1944. I suspect I have information he may not know connected to his brother's death, and he may have information which...	Geoff Warren	1	1322	Nov 17, 2011 by Geoff Warren
	Noob (Preview) Hello all, Newby here, site looks great. A bit about me: Bomber Command researcher for 30 or so years, I have ORB's for the following sqdns: all of 6 group incl. 405 sqdn, 35, 61, 78, 614, 640 ++ sqdns RAF. I specialize in 6 Group crews as well as 35 & 405 PFF sqdns. My family: Father F/E- 420 & 426 sq...	Paul61	8	1088	Nov 17, 2011 by Paul61
	Halifax 427 Sqdn RCAF DK141 shotdown 22/23 June 1943 (Preview) I currently researching 427 Sqdn RCAF Halifax DK141, ZL-N shotdown over Berlicum(Kaathoven) 22/23 June 1943. Looking for further info about this crew and also I would like to get in touch with relatives of these crewmembers. Next year we would like to create a memorial to this crew near the crashsi...	Anonymous	3	1824	Nov 16, 2011 by Anonymous
	Can anyone help decifering records? (Preview) Hi all, First, i am brand new here and this seems like a good place to start with some pretty knowledgable people. I have just received my grandfathers service records, he was bomber command aircrew from 1941 and left the RAF in 1968. His records are hard to follow as it lists some stations but very few...	SforSugar	3	881	Nov 15, 2011 by AW
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