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Guy · Guy

Hello, My Grandfather (F/LT Sidford) was a pilot in 195 Squadron from Nov 8th 1944 to April the 19th 1945. I am trying to locate as much information as possible about the squadron and aircraft as I have the challenge of building a Lancaster model for him which I want to try to get to be as close to the last La...

MikeH · MikeH

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com/raf1944/Dibbins.html

Alain · Alain

Hello ! I would like to know more about W/C John Simpson DSO DFC who was in 97 Squadron, and in the team of the Master Bomber of 54 Base Coningsby in 1944.I know he was born in 1912, and served in the Scottish Horse 1935-1937.Could you help me ? I would like to contact his relative . With all the sun from Moorea...

alexander · alexander

Hello, I'm looking after some information about P/O Kossatz James Darwin, J49860, 28 years old in 1945. His brother Kossatz Thomas Carl (R254617) was KIA on the 15 of March 1945 over Belgium. Regards, Alexander

Linda · Linda

Sorry Alexander,-botched up the reply a bit My e mail is cathogs2000@tiscali.co.uk Linda

William Heron · William Heron

I'm rying to help the brother of an ex-airman decypher some abbreviations contained in his brother's logbook and wondered if anyone can help. I've checked the books I have but none of the following appear there. The ex-airman was an Air Gunner if that helps. ATT - CTBA - TOS (could be, taken off service...

matt · matt

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1183172/My-Lancaster-bomber-shot-flames--I-landed-arms-Madame-Mazonga.htmlComments (

andy · andy

I have just returned from planting a tree at Wickenby Airfield. The reason for this is two fold. Firstly it is as a memorial to my father and all the crew of Lancaster ED995 who flew from Wickenby with 12 squadron in the summer of 1943.(see www.raf-bombercommand.co.uk) Secondly the purchase of the tre...

Mr hubby · Mr hubby

Hello every one I am hoping someone will be able to help me source some detailed info on the last flight of PG-S for Sugar 619 squadron. The info I have to date is that it took part in the raid on Nuremberg on 30 March 1944, when 94 bombers were shot down and 71 damaged, out of 795 aircraft. one of these being...

matt · matt

419 SQN REUNION UPDATE 419 Sqn is proud to announce that the Lancaster has agreed to participate in the Reunion Weekend with flypasts and static displays. It is requested that you continue to reserve early, including booking your own accommodation as the 4 Wing Airshow is expected to bring in app...

Ken MacLean · Ken MacLean

David, Sorry, I did not intend to post as "anymouse" above. Cheers, Ken MacLean

Anonymous

I have just got hold of my father's service record and cannot find out what the D in rank of DF/Sgt is. Another looks like TFS Also he was on course 66-B, no 8 AOS in Quebec. Has anyone anyone information about this and is there anywhere I can find old photos between 1942-1946 Thanks Rowena

matt · K for Kitty Crew

Hello everyone, Found these details on another site, from David Layne, so I'd thought I'd share them here. Once you tag onto the site, scroll down to the third posting and you will see the 'mock up' lanc and details. Its all good. John http://crusader-rabbit.blogspot.com/

matt · K for Kitty Crew

Hi everyone, Thought these photos of a captured Short Stirling with Luftwaffe markings might be of interest to you. I was looking for information on captured Lancasters and came up with this detail. I can supply british crew details if requested. They come courtesy of Peter Evans, administrator of...

Linda · Linda

I have been sent this photo and wondered if anyone can help identify it ? I realise that it isn't that clear but there is a nose-art outline and the bomb tally under the ****pit canopy looks as if it only completed 5 ops. when the photo was taken.

matt · matt

http://www.windsorstar.com/Entertainment/Majesty+gives+Spitfire+pilot+lift/1504165/story.html

leslie · leslie

Hi John I am contacting you through the forum as I have lost your email address and do not know how to access it on the forum. I have received an article which I thought you might be interested in as well as the fellows from the ex POW group and wanted to pass it on to you. The book is almost done and ready for pub...

alexander · alexander

Hello, I'm looking after some extra information about WO Pym William H. RCAF, gunner, R/99568, of the 166 Sqn who died on the 03/04 of July 1943 above Belgium. The Wellington HF595 was shot down by Hptm Wandam Siegfried of I/NJG5 above Neerhespen (Belgium) and according to some eyewitnesses the a...

matt · matt

http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/pm.php?id=record_detail&fl=0&lg=English&ex=00000192&rd=93915&hs=0

bill.longmore · bill.longmore

Hi, I'm new to the forum so please bear with me. My uncle Bill Longmore (same name as myself) was mid-upper gunner on the above aircraft. The aircraft was shot down near LeHarve on the night of 7/8th August 1944. The entire crew perished and are buried in the village churchyard at Auberville la Renault...

Tom Allett · Tom Allett

I am trying to research the crew of a 70 Sqn Wellington shot down at night over Egypt on June 27, 1942. Are there any 70 Sqn experts out there who can tell me what roll the following two crew members performed? Sgt G Jackson & Sgt T L Brown. I believe one of them was a 2nd pilot, but that's about all I know. T...

Bomber Dave · Bomber Dave

On the 7th February 1944 my Father-in-Laws brother, Stanley Harold Short, was flying with the 427 (R.C.A.F.) Squadron when he was killed in action. Stan was a Sergeant (Flt.Engineer) with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. The 5 other crew members that were also killed on the flight were: F/S Sg...

Tom Allett · Tom Allett

After initially evading for a shot time, these three guys were murdered while staying in a 'safe' house in Tilburg, Holland on July 9, 1944. Thanks to the efforts of Jan van den Driesschen I hope to run an article about how these three bomber boys were killed in the next edition of the Linconshire Lancas...

andy · andy

On the night of 29th September 1943 my father Wally Smith flew as Engineer on a operation to Berlin. This was not with his normal crew but was with Wing Commander D M H Craven as pilot. I have the ORBs for his other 30 ops' but have no information on this one. Wally's log book shows the Lanc' that night to be ED...

K for Kitty Crew

Hi to everyone, In case you did not know of, I just want to make you aware of a site that provides a wealth of information for those who are looking for information of our fathers, grandfathers and alike. A couple of years ago, I came across this site while looking for information on my father who served w...

michel

Hello, I,m Looking for info/picture of F/o. H Rubenstein RCAF. He was the bombadier of the F/s.Cozens crew. This plane ,Lancaster ME-456 crashed on 21-02-1945 but where? Hi jump out of his plane and came down in the outkits off Linne-Netherlands. The next night one of the downed pilots, a Canadian...

matt · matt

William Heron, a regular here on this message board, has just published his first book, titled "A Yorkshire Squadron" a history of 431 R.C.A.F. Sqdn. It is a compilation of history, stories and photos and the result of many years of painstaking research by the author. Details on how to ord...

andy · andy

In my research into my fathers time spent in Bomber Command (http://www.raf-bombercommand.co.uk) I have attempted to trace the surviving member of the crew who were shot down over Hamblin 8th Oct 1943 in Lancaster Bomber ED 995 PH-X This plane carried my father through his complete first tour ( 30 o...

andy · andy

Please can anyone give me any information on Sgt Jack Samuels(41285) during his time spent at Leconfield with 466 squadron. He was W/Op on my fathers second tour with 463 squadron and was best man at his wedding in1945. andy@raf-bombercommand.co.uk

Halifaxbomber · Halifaxbomber

DOVAL DAVID CHARLES STEWARTInitials:D DNationality:CanadianRank:Warrant Officer Class I (Nav.)Regiment/Service:Royal Canadian Air ForceUnit Text:148 (R.A.F.) Sqdn.Age:21Date of Death:04/07/1944Service No:R/116246Additional information:Son of David and Kathleen Martha Stewa...

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	195 Sqn Wratting Common (Preview) Hello, My Grandfather (F/LT Sidford) was a pilot in 195 Squadron from Nov 8th 1944 to April the 19th 1945. I am trying to locate as much information as possible about the squadron and aircraft as I have the challenge of building a Lancaster model for him which I want to try to get to be as close to the last La...	Guy	2	3838	Jun 6, 2009 by Anonymous
	HALIFAX LK789 CREW (Preview) www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com/raf1944/Dibbins.html	MikeH	0	1004	Jun 5, 2009 by MikeH
	W/C John Simpson DSO DFC (Preview) Hello ! I would like to know more about W/C John Simpson DSO DFC who was in 97 Squadron, and in the team of the Master Bomber of 54 Base Coningsby in 1944.I know he was born in 1912, and served in the Scottish Horse 1935-1937.Could you help me ? I would like to contact his relative . With all the sun from Moorea...	Alain	0	675	Jun 4, 2009 by Alain
	P/O Kossatz James Darwin (Preview) Hello, I'm looking after some information about P/O Kossatz James Darwin, J49860, 28 years old in 1945. His brother Kossatz Thomas Carl (R254617) was KIA on the 15 of March 1945 over Belgium. Regards, Alexander	alexander	2	967	Jun 1, 2009 by alexander
	Kossatz-James (Preview) Sorry Alexander,-botched up the reply a bit My e mail is cathogs2000@tiscali.co.uk Linda	Linda	0	800	May 28, 2009 by Linda
	Abreviations??? (Preview) I'm rying to help the brother of an ex-airman decypher some abbreviations contained in his brother's logbook and wondered if anyone can help. I've checked the books I have but none of the following appear there. The ex-airman was an Air Gunner if that helps. ATT - CTBA - TOS (could be, taken off service...	William Heron	5	1237	May 25, 2009 by alexander
	Daily Mail Story (Preview) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1183172/My-Lancaster-bomber-shot-flames--I-landed-arms-Madame-Mazonga.htmlComments (	matt	10	7181	May 23, 2009 by Pigeonbird
	Wickenby (Preview) I have just returned from planting a tree at Wickenby Airfield. The reason for this is two fold. Firstly it is as a memorial to my father and all the crew of Lancaster ED995 who flew from Wickenby with 12 squadron in the summer of 1943.(see www.raf-bombercommand.co.uk) Secondly the purchase of the tre...	andy	0	809	May 22, 2009 by andy
	PG-S 619 squadron info sort (Preview) Hello every one I am hoping someone will be able to help me source some detailed info on the last flight of PG-S for Sugar 619 squadron. The info I have to date is that it took part in the raid on Nuremberg on 30 March 1944, when 94 bombers were shot down and 71 damaged, out of 795 aircraft. one of these being...	Mr hubby	5	3260	May 16, 2009 by Alain
	419 Squadron Reunion 2009 (Preview) 419 SQN REUNION UPDATE 419 Sqn is proud to announce that the Lancaster has agreed to participate in the Reunion Weekend with flypasts and static displays. It is requested that you continue to reserve early, including booking your own accommodation as the 4 Wing Airshow is expected to bring in app...	matt	10	1596	May 15, 2009 by Pigeonbird
	LV826 (Preview) David, Sorry, I did not intend to post as "anymouse" above. Cheers, Ken MacLean	Ken MacLean	0	844	May 11, 2009 by Ken MacLean
	service records (Preview) I have just got hold of my father's service record and cannot find out what the D in rank of DF/Sgt is. Another looks like TFS Also he was on course 66-B, no 8 AOS in Quebec. Has anyone anyone information about this and is there anywhere I can find old photos between 1942-1946 Thanks Rowena	Anonymous	2	947	May 10, 2009 by Anonymous
	Dambusters remake (update) (Preview) Hello everyone, Found these details on another site, from David Layne, so I'd thought I'd share them here. Once you tag onto the site, scroll down to the third posting and you will see the 'mock up' lanc and details. Its all good. John http://crusader-rabbit.blogspot.com/	K for Kitty Crew	1	3520	May 5, 2009 by matt
	Captured Stirling in Luftwaffe markings (Preview) Hi everyone, Thought these photos of a captured Short Stirling with Luftwaffe markings might be of interest to you. I was looking for information on captured Lancasters and came up with this detail. I can supply british crew details if requested. They come courtesy of Peter Evans, administrator of...	K for Kitty Crew	2	1709	Apr 24, 2009 by matt
	Lancaster identity? (Preview) I have been sent this photo and wondered if anyone can help identify it ? I realise that it isn't that clear but there is a nose-art outline and the bomb tally under the ****pit canopy looks as if it only completed 5 ops. when the photo was taken.	Linda	4	1105	Apr 23, 2009 by Linda
	Story of a Vet's Fight Agianst Canada's Dept of Veteran's Affairs (Preview) http://www.windsorstar.com/Entertainment/Majesty+gives+Spitfire+pilot+lift/1504165/story.html	matt	0	894	Apr 18, 2009 by matt
	Message for Pigeonbird (Preview) Hi John I am contacting you through the forum as I have lost your email address and do not know how to access it on the forum. I have received an article which I thought you might be interested in as well as the fellows from the ex POW group and wanted to pass it on to you. The book is almost done and ready for pub...	leslie	1	816	Apr 15, 2009 by Pigeonbird
	WO Pym William H. RCAF of 166 Sqn (Preview) Hello, I'm looking after some extra information about WO Pym William H. RCAF, gunner, R/99568, of the 166 Sqn who died on the 03/04 of July 1943 above Belgium. The Wellington HF595 was shot down by Hptm Wandam Siegfried of I/NJG5 above Neerhespen (Belgium) and according to some eyewitnesses the a...	alexander	2	1124	Apr 14, 2009 by alexander
	Wartime Aircraft Production Photos (Preview) http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/pm.php?id=record_detail&fl=0&lg=English&ex=00000192&rd=93915&hs=0	matt	0	766	Apr 13, 2009 by matt
	KB755 VR-F 419 Sqdn (Preview) Hi, I'm new to the forum so please bear with me. My uncle Bill Longmore (same name as myself) was mid-upper gunner on the above aircraft. The aircraft was shot down near LeHarve on the night of 7/8th August 1944. The entire crew perished and are buried in the village churchyard at Auberville la Renault...	bill.longmore	7	1205	Apr 1, 2009 by bill.longmore
	70 Sqn Wellington crew (Preview) I am trying to research the crew of a 70 Sqn Wellington shot down at night over Egypt on June 27, 1942. Are there any 70 Sqn experts out there who can tell me what roll the following two crew members performed? Sgt G Jackson & Sgt T L Brown. I believe one of them was a 2nd pilot, but that's about all I know. T...	Tom Allett	0	904	Mar 31, 2009 by Tom Allett
	Mystery of 7th February 1944 - Sergeant Stanley Harold SHORT (Preview) On the 7th February 1944 my Father-in-Laws brother, Stanley Harold Short, was flying with the 427 (R.C.A.F.) Squadron when he was killed in action. Stan was a Sergeant (Flt.Engineer) with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. The 5 other crew members that were also killed on the flight were: F/S Sg...	Bomber Dave	3	1282	Mar 25, 2009 by Bomber Dave
	Jack Nott 77 Sqn, Ron Walker 83 Sqn, Roy Carter 431 Sqn (Preview) After initially evading for a shot time, these three guys were murdered while staying in a 'safe' house in Tilburg, Holland on July 9, 1944. Thanks to the efforts of Jan van den Driesschen I hope to run an article about how these three bomber boys were killed in the next edition of the Linconshire Lancas...	Tom Allett	7	1317	Mar 12, 2009 by Fred Carter
	Wing Commander D M H Craven 12 Squadron (Preview) On the night of 29th September 1943 my father Wally Smith flew as Engineer on a operation to Berlin. This was not with his normal crew but was with Wing Commander D M H Craven as pilot. I have the ORBs for his other 30 ops' but have no information on this one. Wally's log book shows the Lanc' that night to be ED...	andy	5	1317	Mar 1, 2009 by William Heron
	Site - Wartime memories Project (Preview) Hi to everyone, In case you did not know of, I just want to make you aware of a site that provides a wealth of information for those who are looking for information of our fathers, grandfathers and alike. A couple of years ago, I came across this site while looking for information on my father who served w...	K for Kitty Crew	0	795	Feb 17, 2009 by K for Kitty Crew
	F/o. H.Rubenstein 424 squadron RCAF (Preview) Hello, I,m Looking for info/picture of F/o. H Rubenstein RCAF. He was the bombadier of the F/s.Cozens crew. This plane ,Lancaster ME-456 crashed on 21-02-1945 but where? Hi jump out of his plane and came down in the outkits off Linne-Netherlands. The next night one of the downed pilots, a Canadian...	michel	4	1086	Feb 16, 2009 by michel
	New Book on 431 Squadron Now Available!! (Preview) William Heron, a regular here on this message board, has just published his first book, titled "A Yorkshire Squadron" a history of 431 R.C.A.F. Sqdn. It is a compilation of history, stories and photos and the result of many years of painstaking research by the author. Details on how to ord...	matt	3	994	Feb 12, 2009 by William Heron
	POW Sgt P J Bemrose (Preview) In my research into my fathers time spent in Bomber Command (http://www.raf-bombercommand.co.uk) I have attempted to trace the surviving member of the crew who were shot down over Hamblin 8th Oct 1943 in Lancaster Bomber ED 995 PH-X This plane carried my father through his complete first tour ( 30 o...	andy	0	862	Feb 2, 2009 by andy
	466 Squadron (Preview) Please can anyone give me any information on Sgt Jack Samuels(41285) during his time spent at Leconfield with 466 squadron. He was W/Op on my fathers second tour with 463 squadron and was best man at his wedding in1945. andy@raf-bombercommand.co.uk	andy	2	1757	Jan 31, 2009 by Anonymous
	Searching for info on individual Airman (Preview) DOVAL DAVID CHARLES STEWARTInitials:D DNationality:CanadianRank:Warrant Officer Class I (Nav.)Regiment/Service:Royal Canadian Air ForceUnit Text:148 (R.A.F.) Sqdn.Age:21Date of Death:04/07/1944Service No:R/116246Additional information:Son of David and Kathleen Martha Stewa...	Halifaxbomber	0	1127	Jan 22, 2009 by Halifaxbomber
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