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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...

AW · Tim

Have come across a uncle of mine, who served and was given the DFC, for saving the Lancaster he was flying in during the 2nd WWar. His rank and name are F/Sgt Harold Canfield, I even have a photo of him. Told he was one of the few that managed to crawl out on the wing of the Lanc, carrying a fire extinguisher wi...

LEUCHARS1 · LEUCHARS1

Hi, very new to this forum, just joined minutes ago!! I'm researching a Halifax 111 HD-J (LV826) came down possibly in Belgium on the night of 12th May 1944.I have looked at the dedicated web sites that feature this and other aircraft from 466 Sqn RAAF lost during various op's. If anyone knows a...

LCol Cody Sherman

Of 428. Tailgunner in NAN and others, passed away today. They shall grow not old. A proud Grandson CS

ihategfws · ihategfws

Hello to all i'm looking for photos of and or information on the crew of Halifax mkIII LW674 PT-E Easy of 420 Snowy Owl sqn that was lost over France on the night of 10/11 June 1944 the crew names are as follows P/O L Holoway RCAF Sgt N Binnie RCAF F/O J D Lancaster RCAF Sgt W J Chudzik RCAF Sgt F G Harro...

kaz · kaz

I am researching a relative who was in 166 squadron , sadly lost his life 1944.Ronald kirk was in the 166 squadron kirminigton I would be so very greatfull to any information any one can help me with please. Many thanks in advance from kaz

Bob · Bob

I'll be spending a couple of days in Kew at beginning of May and will be happy to put aside 2 or 3 hours to search for info for others, (Matt - 57Sqdn is 1st on list). If you have a request I'll see what I can do, but please, no shopping lists

Redcap50 · Redcap50

Concerns: FL/LT (UKF/Nav) Alfred Edward David ASHCROFT (06/10/1944 KIA) UKF DFC - 112.736 Royal Air Force Volunteer ReserveHello,I am looking for a photo of FL/Lt Navigator Alfred E. D.who was killed in an air-crash with a MOSQUITO NF.MkXIX, serial number MM 678. The pilote VALE William S.(AUS...

Jake Drummond · Jake Drummond

Does anyone have the ORB's for 11 OTU for July/August 1944? I need to check where and when Sgt. Navigator Walter Watson flew his first opertaion before crewing up in HK594. Any assistance appreciated.

Howard622 · Howard622

Dear all, Can anyone help me to establish which German night fighter pilot shot down F/Lt Watson RCAF (622 Sqdn) on 27th-28th April 1944. According to 'Chorley' several night fighters attacked the aircraft, I was wondering if a particular pilot claimed the kill. Thank you Howard

paulk · paulk

I'm looking to contact any surviving aircrew or relatives who have pictures of crews from 100 squadron 1943-45, for my own research into lancaster JB603 Paul

alexander · alexander

Hello, I'm looking for details of the activities of this unit on 12 May 1940 over Belgium. I would like to know their time of take-off from Plivot airfield in France on that fatal day. Other details are also welcome! Crewmembers were: RAF Leading Aircraftman Child Charles Corby (servicenumber 5...

Howard622 · Howard622

Can anyone help with identifying an Allied fighter that was shot down around the 20th April 1945 in the Regensburg area, apparently the pilot survived. Thanks in advance

alieneyes · pitbull

Hi can anybody give me anymore information about w.g.yeomans? I know he was shot down over Bremen in march 1945 in Lancaster Dv245

welshwasp · welshwasp

hello, im seeking any information regarding my late grandfather sgt. thomas george best rafvr, service number 3025122. he qualified as air gunner and served between 29.9.43 and 18.4.47 if anybody has any info regarding squadron details i would be most gratefull. many thanks.

John W · John W

Does anyone know the number of the aircraft that claimed to shoot down a twin engine aircraft on the night of 10/11 April 1944. The gunner was Sgt Taffy Hand****s and he was awarded a DFM. Thanks, John.

avane · avane

Searching for information about Pilot E.F. Boyle. He flew with the 431 (R.C.A.F.) Sqdn. on a Halifax III MZ-514 SE-P431, Iroquois flight. He is buried at the REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY, Germany together with his crew: Flying Officer Peter George Harvey MACGREGGOR J22743 (RCAF) Pilot Off...

dizzy-t · dizzy-t

My sister and a cousin & myself, are trying to complete our family tree, and we notice that we used to have a cousin who was called Raymond Smith (apparently his nickname was PICKLE, given to him by his parents). Raymond Smith was killed on a raid to (no idea) & all the info we have on him is that he w...

patterdale · patterdale

hello, i wonder if there is anyone out there who may remember my uncle, ( infact also my half brother) alfred richard huxtable. he was a sergeant tail gunner on lancasters and was posted at the above stations during 1943. i only found this out recently when emptying my mothers house. i shoul add that he s...

Jupiter · Jupiter

Looking for night raid reports for 1 group primarily 625 squadron June July 1944 Pete

andy · andy

Can anybody help with more information regarding the loss of Hampden Bomber L4171 please 23-24/05/1940: Type: HP52 Hampden Mk.B.1 Serial number: L4171, KM-? Operation: Communications, D Lost: 24/05/1940 Squadron Leader (Pilot) Charles E. Johnson, RAF 37290, 44 Sqdn., age unknown, 24/05/194...

floydhayden · Martin Sewell

I am seeking any information for Dick Sewell flying as Navagator for RCAF stationed at East Moor Yorkshire England. Wellington Sqn: 432. RCAF Pilot Sgt Len Tierney. Navigator:PO Dick Sewell. PO Les Whitton Rear Gunner: Basil Williams. Whireless Operator: Johney Mercer Came under heavy a...

Barry L · Barry L

Hopefully, there will still be at least one still alive, who may have crewed in the front turret of a Mk111 Wellington... I am trying to resolve a conundrum in my Grandfather's memoirs from an episode in 1942, in which his Wimpey crash-landed (belly-flopped) in France, at night. The port engine was de...

johnsbravo · johnsbravo

Hello All, I'm promoting a website that provide corporate Logo Design services at cheaper prices. I need your feedback so that I can forward them to concern department to provide better services and improve its overall appearance. Thanks

thorthemighty · thorthemighty

Hi guys, Hopefully someone can be of assistance. Does anybody have copies of the Bomber Command Operational Research Section files? I am interested in obtaining information about lost and damaged 101 squadron aircraft from the period September 44 to Januray 45, as well as raid reports for a number...

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

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	106 Squadron - 5 Group (Kevin Wain Kelly) (Preview) 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...	Patrick Kelly	1	1522	May 26, 2012 by The count
	First Operation (Preview) 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	andy	2	1041	May 25, 2012 by andy
	68 years ago tonight 78 Sqn lost LV905 EY-W (Preview) 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...	Tony H	1	1972	May 25, 2012 by michel
	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	1221	May 24, 2012 by michel
	Help please (Preview) 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...	ihategfws	0	837	May 20, 2012 by ihategfws
	Bomber Command DFC's from the 2nd Wwar (Preview) Have come across a uncle of mine, who served and was given the DFC, for saving the Lancaster he was flying in during the 2nd WWar. His rank and name are F/Sgt Harold Canfield, I even have a photo of him. Told he was one of the few that managed to crawl out on the wing of the Lanc, carrying a fire extinguisher wi...	Tim	2	1067	May 16, 2012 by AW
	HALIFAX LV826 (Preview) Hi, very new to this forum, just joined minutes ago!! I'm researching a Halifax 111 HD-J (LV826) came down possibly in Belgium on the night of 12th May 1944.I have looked at the dedicated web sites that feature this and other aircraft from 466 Sqn RAAF lost during various op's. If anyone knows a...	LEUCHARS1	7	3212	May 16, 2012 by alieneyes
	F/O Glenn Bassett DFC (Preview) Of 428. Tailgunner in NAN and others, passed away today. They shall grow not old. A proud Grandson CS	LCol Cody Sherman	1	806	May 14, 2012 by JP Morgan
	420 sqn Halifax lw674 PT-E easy (Preview) Hello to all i'm looking for photos of and or information on the crew of Halifax mkIII LW674 PT-E Easy of 420 Snowy Owl sqn that was lost over France on the night of 10/11 June 1944 the crew names are as follows P/O L Holoway RCAF Sgt N Binnie RCAF F/O J D Lancaster RCAF Sgt W J Chudzik RCAF Sgt F G Harro...	ihategfws	9	3360	May 10, 2012 by ihategfws
	ronald kirk (Preview) I am researching a relative who was in 166 squadron , sadly lost his life 1944.Ronald kirk was in the 166 squadron kirminigton I would be so very greatfull to any information any one can help me with please. Many thanks in advance from kaz	kaz	6	1246	May 10, 2012 by kaz
	National Archives Kew (Preview) I'll be spending a couple of days in Kew at beginning of May and will be happy to put aside 2 or 3 hours to search for info for others, (Matt - 57Sqdn is 1st on list). If you have a request I'll see what I can do, but please, no shopping lists	Bob	8	2014	May 9, 2012 by kaz
	crash of the Mosquito serial number MM 678 (6th oct. 1944 in Drieslinter Belgium) (Preview) Concerns: FL/LT (UKF/Nav) Alfred Edward David ASHCROFT (06/10/1944 KIA) UKF DFC - 112.736 Royal Air Force Volunteer ReserveHello,I am looking for a photo of FL/Lt Navigator Alfred E. D.who was killed in an air-crash with a MOSQUITO NF.MkXIX, serial number MM 678. The pilote VALE William S.(AUS...	Redcap50	0	913	May 4, 2012 by Redcap50
	11 OTU ORB's? (Preview) Does anyone have the ORB's for 11 OTU for July/August 1944? I need to check where and when Sgt. Navigator Walter Watson flew his first opertaion before crewing up in HK594. Any assistance appreciated.	Jake Drummond	0	5064	May 2, 2012 by Jake Drummond
	Lancaster ND781 GI-R - 622 Sqdn (Preview) Dear all, Can anyone help me to establish which German night fighter pilot shot down F/Lt Watson RCAF (622 Sqdn) on 27th-28th April 1944. According to 'Chorley' several night fighters attacked the aircraft, I was wondering if a particular pilot claimed the kill. Thank you Howard	Howard622	2	1061	Apr 29, 2012 by Howard622
	100 squadron (Preview) I'm looking to contact any surviving aircrew or relatives who have pictures of crews from 100 squadron 1943-45, for my own research into lancaster JB603 Paul	paulk	0	896	Apr 22, 2012 by paulk
	Blenheim P-4826 of 139 Sqn MIA on 12 May 1940 (Preview) Hello, I'm looking for details of the activities of this unit on 12 May 1940 over Belgium. I would like to know their time of take-off from Plivot airfield in France on that fatal day. Other details are also welcome! Crewmembers were: RAF Leading Aircraftman Child Charles Corby (servicenumber 5...	alexander	14	4235	Apr 20, 2012 by Ron
	Regensburg 20th April 1945- Fighter shot down (Preview) Can anyone help with identifying an Allied fighter that was shot down around the 20th April 1945 in the Regensburg area, apparently the pilot survived. Thanks in advance	Howard622	3	742	Apr 13, 2012 by Howard622
	flt sgt w.g.yeomans (Preview) Hi can anybody give me anymore information about w.g.yeomans? I know he was shot down over Bremen in march 1945 in Lancaster Dv245	pitbull	4	919	Apr 7, 2012 by alieneyes
	thomas george best (Preview) hello, im seeking any information regarding my late grandfather sgt. thomas george best rafvr, service number 3025122. he qualified as air gunner and served between 29.9.43 and 18.4.47 if anybody has any info regarding squadron details i would be most gratefull. many thanks.	welshwasp	2	740	Mar 27, 2012 by welshwasp
	77 Sqn claim (Preview) Does anyone know the number of the aircraft that claimed to shoot down a twin engine aircraft on the night of 10/11 April 1944. The gunner was Sgt Taffy Hand****s and he was awarded a DFM. Thanks, John.	John W	2	828	Mar 25, 2012 by John W
	HALIFAX III MZ-514 Pilot E.F. Boyle (Preview) Searching for information about Pilot E.F. Boyle. He flew with the 431 (R.C.A.F.) Sqdn. on a Halifax III MZ-514 SE-P431, Iroquois flight. He is buried at the REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY, Germany together with his crew: Flying Officer Peter George Harvey MACGREGGOR J22743 (RCAF) Pilot Off...	avane	4	2829	Mar 24, 2012 by avane
	Require info on a Raymond Smith. (Preview) My sister and a cousin & myself, are trying to complete our family tree, and we notice that we used to have a cousin who was called Raymond Smith (apparently his nickname was PICKLE, given to him by his parents). Raymond Smith was killed on a raid to (no idea) & all the info we have on him is that he w...	dizzy-t	26	7267	Mar 20, 2012 by dizzy-t
	170 squadron, hemswell and kelstern 1943 (Preview) hello, i wonder if there is anyone out there who may remember my uncle, ( infact also my half brother) alfred richard huxtable. he was a sergeant tail gunner on lancasters and was posted at the above stations during 1943. i only found this out recently when emptying my mothers house. i shoul add that he s...	patterdale	0	703	Mar 18, 2012 by patterdale
	1 group night raid reports June July 1944 (Preview) Looking for night raid reports for 1 group primarily 625 squadron June July 1944 Pete	Jupiter	2	783	Mar 13, 2012 by Jupiter
	Loss of Hampden 44 squadron 1940 (Preview) Can anybody help with more information regarding the loss of Hampden Bomber L4171 please 23-24/05/1940: Type: HP52 Hampden Mk.B.1 Serial number: L4171, KM-? Operation: Communications, D Lost: 24/05/1940 Squadron Leader (Pilot) Charles E. Johnson, RAF 37290, 44 Sqdn., age unknown, 24/05/194...	andy	1	1266	Mar 9, 2012 by MikeT
	432 squadron september 22 1943 Hannover raid (Preview) I am seeking any information for Dick Sewell flying as Navagator for RCAF stationed at East Moor Yorkshire England. Wellington Sqn: 432. RCAF Pilot Sgt Len Tierney. Navigator:PO Dick Sewell. PO Les Whitton Rear Gunner: Basil Williams. Whireless Operator: Johney Mercer Came under heavy a...	Martin Sewell	1	913	Mar 3, 2012 by floydhayden
	Calling Wellington Front Gunners! Please? (Preview) Hopefully, there will still be at least one still alive, who may have crewed in the front turret of a Mk111 Wellington... I am trying to resolve a conundrum in my Grandfather's memoirs from an episode in 1942, in which his Wimpey crash-landed (belly-flopped) in France, at night. The port engine was de...	Barry L	5	979	Mar 3, 2012 by Barry L
	REVIEW MY WEBSITE (Preview) Hello All, I'm promoting a website that provide corporate Logo Design services at cheaper prices. I need your feedback so that I can forward them to concern department to provide better services and improve its overall appearance. Thanks	johnsbravo	0	644	Feb 29, 2012 by johnsbravo
	ors files? (Preview) Hi guys, Hopefully someone can be of assistance. Does anybody have copies of the Bomber Command Operational Research Section files? I am interested in obtaining information about lost and damaged 101 squadron aircraft from the period September 44 to Januray 45, as well as raid reports for a number...	thorthemighty	9	4406	Feb 28, 2012 by Alison Hill
	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	1532	Feb 25, 2012 by MikeH
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