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MikeH · Leanne S

Hello, I came across this website a while ago when searching upon my family history and realised you have information regarding my Great Uncle, I noticed this when one of the photos matched the one my late Great Grandmother owned at the time. I was hoping there was any more you could tell me please? Or po...

Coffey · Coffey

Hi everyone, thought the attached might be of interest. It is an original leaflet , one of thousands dropped by my Dad and his crew on Nantes on the night of November 18th, 1943, their first operation, at the end of their training at the No. 22 O.T.U. They were flying a Wellington, number HF-761. The t...

Coffey · Coffey

Ok , I am mystified....how does one rise in rank in this forum?! I want to at least beat my Dad's Flt. Lt. rank and make him proud

Coffey · Coffey

Hi everyone, its a pleasure to be here for the first time! My Dad was a skipper with 420 Squadron and 405 Squadron, 1944. I am currently attempting to write a book, based on his logbook, telling the story of the crew. For the past year I have been working on making contact with all the families of the 6 men w...

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Berry · Berry

Gordon Ralph BerryMy Dad flew with 166 Squadron as a Rear Gunner between July 1944 until the end of the war.His fellow crew members were Pilot F/L Arscott, - Flight Engineer F/S Jones, - Air Bomber F/S Marlow, - Navigator Sgt Diggins, - Wireless Operator W/O Auckram (NZ), MU Gunner - Sgt Bell.Do a...

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Maple

Hello all, What a fantastic forum this is. I was wondering if anyone had any details of a Lancaster with Code XY-S. I have a photo of what I believe may be the flight crew (including my grandad) in from t of the majestic plane, and just trying to see what info I can track down.

Ricky7 · Ricky7

Hi, this is my first time posting on this site as I have just found it !!!! I have been trying to find out why my dad received the DFC. I have the ribbon it is on but the medal was lost years ago. No one has any mention of him ever receiving it. I was wondering if anyone can help? His name was Eric Milton McAlister...

Charlotte

Hi I am trying to research my grandfather Albert Binder. I am aware he was in squadron 166 and was shot down in Cologne and was a pow for a period of time. He was a member of the caterpillar club. Unfortunately both himself and my grandmother have now passed away and we are unable to find any details of his s...

k4kittycrew · k4kittycrew

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MikeH · MikeH

Hi, can anyone help with a photo of Halifax LK911 (MP-Y) of 76 Squadron? I understand a photo can be found in the book 'White Rose Base' by Brian Rapier, Thanks, Mike -- Edited by MikeH on Saturday 12th of December 2015 04:26:36 AM

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Carleton · Carleton

Enlisted: 04 July 1941 Serv. Nos. R108467 & J/93704 latter as of 01 Jan. 1945 Plyleys records state that he was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp, the 1939-45 Star, Operational Wings and Air Gunner badge. He served with No. 419 Sqdn where he completed one tour and also with...

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MikeH · MikeH

Hi, can anyone help with any operational records for F/Sgt William Brookes? I understand he served as W/Op. AG with 78 Squadron (Breighton) from late 1943/ early 1944. The pilots name was a Bob Penrice RCAF. Regards, Mike.H

Howard · Howard

Hi, I am trying to find anyone with information on Lancaster AC_P that was flying out of Tuddenham around 1945/46. My father, Flt Sgt Henry Moss was Air Gunner on it. I haven't got any of his crew members names as yet, but will try and get a few from him. Hope that someone has some info

dawallace · Anonymous

I really don't know if this site is active but here goes... I have an ongoing research project concerning a Canadian pilot officer bomb aimer who was a crew member of Wellington HE545 'AS-H'. This aircraft went down on 29th March 1943. I have traced this man's background and ran into a road block. I need...

Anonymous

im trying to find out any think on 7 sqn pathfinder and if any one can help me with information on my dad william pearce aircrew

Jchesh1990 · Joe McGinn

Hi there, I hope I'm posting this in the correct place, my apologies if not. My grandfather Frank Cheshire passed away just over a year ago, and due to family complications I never got to know him that well. I was hoping to find out more about his war years. I know he was is 35squadron and was on the goodwill...

Justplanedave · Justplanedave

Hello, Figured I would start here before heading off to the National archives for some information, and an expense! I came into possession of a suitcase from the Second World war believed to belong to a F/O R.G. STEWART J39269. I have a copy of the Air Force list which lists this man as AB, or Bomb aimer...

Lancbi · Lancbi

Hello I have recently found on the site the photo of Fred Trent posted by his brother, Don Trent. Their cousin Ken Trent DFC and bar would like to get in touch with Don if at all possible. Ken actually met Fred in Canada whilst Ken was doing pilot training. Unfortunately Fred was killed on 22 March 1945 as a...

Mackey · Mackey

Hi all. Myself and my wife attended the International Bomber Command Centre unveiling of the memorial walls and spire in Lincoln U.K. on the 2nd of October. This place is wonderful, the people involved are special with their knowledge and expertise, the walls are constructed of 120 panels made of st...

gate1 · gate1

Does anyone have copies of (or information from) the 619 Squadron ORB, from its formation, to the end of June 1943. I have a couple of Lancaster's that were with the Squadron for a matter of weeks and I am trying to determin code letters, and also if they flew any ops with the unit. Thanks

Syd Draper. sydis@sydis.karoo.

Has anyone any photo's of B Flight. My cousin was Pilot Officer George Draper of JB 297 which was shot down during a raid on Duisberg on Oct 14th 1944.Any info or photo's will be appreciated.

Robbo · Robbo

Hello to all I'm new to the forum and would like to share my interest. My uncle served with 102 Sqn from 3rd December 1943 until 28th April 1944. He was Sgt David Robertson ( 1567775 ) Air Gunner. His Aircraft, Halifax II J.N 948.N was one of 16 detailed from Pocklington to attack the Marshalling yards at...

lemonbet · lemonbet

I would like to know where all the crew members that survived the 166 squadron ll954 crash Curious but it will help my research

Newark · Newark

Dear Barnsley, I have just found this site and I wonder if you are able to provide any more information on my uncle,(after whom I was named) killed in action, 6 years prior to my birth. His plane (Lancaster) was lost without trace on a raid over Bochum on 4/5 November 1944 and I have recently been made awa...

John W · George Thomas

My father has provided the following information . He was a sole survivor of a Lancaster crash - he said in Kent but more recently he said Andover which is in Hampshire. He said they crashed in 1943. He added that he was in squadron 72 but has also mentioned squadron 622 and has mentioned Blackbushe airfi...

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	Sgt Stanley Hoggett (Preview) Hello, I came across this website a while ago when searching upon my family history and realised you have information regarding my Great Uncle, I noticed this when one of the photos matched the one my late Great Grandmother owned at the time. I was hoping there was any more you could tell me please? Or po...	Leanne S	2	613	Jan 27, 2016 by MikeH
	"Nickel" Raid on Nantes (Preview) Hi everyone, thought the attached might be of interest. It is an original leaflet , one of thousands dropped by my Dad and his crew on Nantes on the night of November 18th, 1943, their first operation, at the end of their training at the No. 22 O.T.U. They were flying a Wellington, number HF-761. The t...	Coffey	3	979	Jan 24, 2016 by alieneyes
	You'll get no promotion.... (Preview) Ok , I am mystified....how does one rise in rank in this forum?! I want to at least beat my Dad's Flt. Lt. rank and make him proud	Coffey	2	628	Jan 18, 2016 by Coffey
	420 Squadron/Sgt.Porter 420 squadron Porter (Preview) Hi everyone, its a pleasure to be here for the first time! My Dad was a skipper with 420 Squadron and 405 Squadron, 1944. I am currently attempting to write a book, based on his logbook, telling the story of the crew. For the past year I have been working on making contact with all the families of the 6 men w...	Coffey	2	716	Jan 16, 2016 by Coffey
	Nomader Life Collabsible Water Bootle (Preview) Nomader Life Collabsible Water Bootle. Nomader Collabsible Water Bootles wwww nomaderlife com	ceagceog290	0	566	Jan 10, 2016 by ceagceog290
	finding F/L Arscott' crew (Preview) Gordon Ralph BerryMy Dad flew with 166 Squadron as a Rear Gunner between July 1944 until the end of the war.His fellow crew members were Pilot F/L Arscott, - Flight Engineer F/S Jones, - Air Bomber F/S Marlow, - Navigator Sgt Diggins, - Wireless Operator W/O Auckram (NZ), MU Gunner - Sgt Bell.Do a...	Berry	2	787	Jan 9, 2016 by Berry
	Black Gloss Kitchens For Sale UK (Preview) Black Gloss Kitchens For Sale UK. Thirty Ex Display Kitchens To Clear. www e-x-d-i-s-p-l-a-y-k-i-t-c-h-e-n-s-1 co uk £ 595 Each with appliances.Tel 01616-694786	ceagceog288	0	508	Jan 5, 2016 by ceagceog288
	Looking for Details on Lancaster Code XY-S (Preview) Hello all, What a fantastic forum this is. I was wondering if anyone had any details of a Lancaster with Code XY-S. I have a photo of what I believe may be the flight crew (including my grandad) in from t of the majestic plane, and just trying to see what info I can track down.	Maple	4	820	Jan 4, 2016 by Anonymous
	DFC (Preview) Hi, this is my first time posting on this site as I have just found it !!!! I have been trying to find out why my dad received the DFC. I have the ribbon it is on but the medal was lost years ago. No one has any mention of him ever receiving it. I was wondering if anyone can help? His name was Eric Milton McAlister...	Ricky7	9	1225	Dec 23, 2015 by RO55
	squadron 166 (Preview) Hi I am trying to research my grandfather Albert Binder. I am aware he was in squadron 166 and was shot down in Cologne and was a pow for a period of time. He was a member of the caterpillar club. Unfortunately both himself and my grandmother have now passed away and we are unable to find any details of his s...	Charlotte	8	2182	Dec 17, 2015 by Bob Jeavons
	lostaircraft.com database (Preview) well.Regards,John_____________________________________________________________________________	k4kittycrew	10	5188	Dec 14, 2015 by Starman 1957
	Halifax LK911 (76 Sqn) Photo wanted. (Preview) Hi, can anyone help with a photo of Halifax LK911 (MP-Y) of 76 Squadron? I understand a photo can be found in the book 'White Rose Base' by Brian Rapier, Thanks, Mike -- Edited by MikeH on Saturday 12th of December 2015 04:26:36 AM	MikeH	0	594	Dec 12, 2015 by MikeH
	Kitchens Online UK, Kitchens For Sale Online UK Area (Preview) <16>Kitchens Online UK, Kitchens For Sale Online UK Area. Thirty Ex Display Kitchens To Clear. www exdisplaykitchens1 co uk £ 595 Each with appliances.Tel 01616-694786	ceagceog270	0	498	Dec 10, 2015 by ceagceog270
	P/O Dorland Gillies Plyley RCAF - Medals (Preview) Enlisted: 04 July 1941 Serv. Nos. R108467 & J/93704 latter as of 01 Jan. 1945 Plyleys records state that he was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp, the 1939-45 Star, Operational Wings and Air Gunner badge. He served with No. 419 Sqdn where he completed one tour and also with...	Carleton	1	739	Nov 28, 2015 by alieneyes
	C-h-e-a-p K-i-t-c-h-e-n Hammersmith and Fulham Uk (Preview) www.exdisplaykitchens1.co.u*k	sonofgod23	0	523	Nov 25, 2015 by sonofgod23
	C-h-e-a-p K-i-t-c-h-e-n Chamford Uk (Preview) C-h-e-a-p K-i-t-c-h-e-n Chamford Uk. Thirty Ex Display K-i-t-c-h-e-n-s To Clear. w-w-w- -e-x-d-i-s-p-l-a-y-k-i-t-c-h-e-n-s-1- -c-o- -u-k £ -5-9-5- Each with appliances.Tel -0--1--6--1--6--6--9--4--7--8--6-	ceagceog249	0	1112	Nov 24, 2015 by ceagceog249
	F/Sgt William Brookes - 78 Squadron (Preview) Hi, can anyone help with any operational records for F/Sgt William Brookes? I understand he served as W/Op. AG with 78 Squadron (Breighton) from late 1943/ early 1944. The pilots name was a Bob Penrice RCAF. Regards, Mike.H	MikeH	10	1139	Nov 21, 2015 by Tony H
	138 Squadron - Tuddenham 138 squadron tuddenham (Preview) Hi, I am trying to find anyone with information on Lancaster AC_P that was flying out of Tuddenham around 1945/46. My father, Flt Sgt Henry Moss was Air Gunner on it. I haven't got any of his crew members names as yet, but will try and get a few from him. Hope that someone has some info	Howard	3	1302	Nov 14, 2015 by Anonymous
	Question ... (Preview) I really don't know if this site is active but here goes... I have an ongoing research project concerning a Canadian pilot officer bomb aimer who was a crew member of Wellington HE545 'AS-H'. This aircraft went down on 29th March 1943. I have traced this man's background and ran into a road block. I need...	Anonymous	2	793	Nov 6, 2015 by dawallace
	7 sqn pathfinder (Preview) im trying to find out any think on 7 sqn pathfinder and if any one can help me with information on my dad william pearce aircrew	Anonymous	1	851	Nov 6, 2015 by Anonymous
	35 Squadron F/O Frank Joseph Cheshire (Preview) Hi there, I hope I'm posting this in the correct place, my apologies if not. My grandfather Frank Cheshire passed away just over a year ago, and due to family complications I never got to know him that well. I was hoping to find out more about his war years. I know he was is 35squadron and was on the goodwill...	Joe McGinn	4	970	Nov 5, 2015 by Jchesh1990
	R.G. STEWART J39269 (Preview) Hello, Figured I would start here before heading off to the National archives for some information, and an expense! I came into possession of a suitcase from the Second World war believed to belong to a F/O R.G. STEWART J39269. I have a copy of the Air Force list which lists this man as AB, or Bomb aimer...	Justplanedave	0	2232	Oct 22, 2015 by Justplanedave
	Pilot Officer Frederick Bernard Trent of 431 Squadron (Preview) Hello I have recently found on the site the photo of Fred Trent posted by his brother, Don Trent. Their cousin Ken Trent DFC and bar would like to get in touch with Don if at all possible. Ken actually met Fred in Canada whilst Ken was doing pilot training. Unfortunately Fred was killed on 22 March 1945 as a...	Lancbi	0	763	Oct 21, 2015 by Lancbi
	International bomber command centre (Preview) Hi all. Myself and my wife attended the International Bomber Command Centre unveiling of the memorial walls and spire in Lincoln U.K. on the 2nd of October. This place is wonderful, the people involved are special with their knowledge and expertise, the walls are constructed of 120 panels made of st...	Mackey	0	730	Oct 17, 2015 by Mackey
	619 Squadron ORB (Preview) Does anyone have copies of (or information from) the 619 Squadron ORB, from its formation, to the end of June 1943. I have a couple of Lancaster's that were with the Squadron for a matter of weeks and I am trying to determin code letters, and also if they flew any ops with the unit. Thanks	gate1	1	1151	Oct 11, 2015 by IAN COPELAND
	Info regards The veteran JB 297(P$-B) (Preview) Has anyone any photo's of B Flight. My cousin was Pilot Officer George Draper of JB 297 which was shot down during a raid on Duisberg on Oct 14th 1944.Any info or photo's will be appreciated.	Syd Draper. sydis@sydis.karoo.	0	687	Oct 10, 2015 by Syd Draper. sydis@sydis.karoo.
	102 Sqn Casualty. Aulnoye Raid 27/28 April 1944 (Preview) Hello to all I'm new to the forum and would like to share my interest. My uncle served with 102 Sqn from 3rd December 1943 until 28th April 1944. He was Sgt David Robertson ( 1567775 ) Air Gunner. His Aircraft, Halifax II J.N 948.N was one of 16 detailed from Pocklington to attack the Marshalling yards at...	Robbo	4	1002	Oct 1, 2015 by John W
	166 sqn ll954 (Where are they now?) urgent read reply research help 166 954 1939-1945 wwtwo bc bombercommand curious (Preview) I would like to know where all the crew members that survived the 166 squadron ll954 crash Curious but it will help my research	lemonbet	2	842	Sep 22, 2015 by Cube
	F/S Norman Robert Booth - 1549743 RAF (VR) (Preview) Dear Barnsley, I have just found this site and I wonder if you are able to provide any more information on my uncle,(after whom I was named) killed in action, 6 years prior to my birth. His plane (Lancaster) was lost without trace on a raid over Bochum on 4/5 November 1944 and I have recently been made awa...	Newark	0	848	Sep 20, 2015 by Newark
	Father sole survivor of Lancaster crash - information sought please (Preview) My father has provided the following information . He was a sole survivor of a Lancaster crash - he said in Kent but more recently he said Andover which is in Hampshire. He said they crashed in 1943. He added that he was in squadron 72 but has also mentioned squadron 622 and has mentioned Blackbushe airfi...	George Thomas	9	1221	Sep 16, 2015 by John W
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