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Geoff · Geoff

I am trying to shed some light on the above raid in which sergeant Bewick J Dowse was killed when his Halifax Bomber from 35 sqdn was shot down and his body never found. Out of 19 Halifax's from 35 Sqdn that took part in the raid that night, i think either 6 or 9 were shot down, presumably one of these was the on...

mystex · mystex

I'm looking for the radioindentifiation letter of the Wellington (Z8845) of 9the Squadron WS-?. The plane was shot down on 8th September 1941 en crasht near the town of Terwispel (Holland). It was airborne in the 7th of September for a sortie to Berlin. I hope somebody knows. Thanks, René

mystex · mystex

Does anybody knows at which time the Wellington Mk. IC (X9976) of 75e Squadron was airborne in the 7th of November 1941 from Feltwell for a sortie to Berlin. The plain crasht on 8th November 1941 @ Akkrum (Holland). I hope somebody knows. Thanks, Rene

mystex · mystex

I got a little question for everyone. I'm doing some research to crasht bombers in the northern part of Holland. Now i hope somebody have the ORB of the 115 Squadron. My question is what was the time that Wellington R1798 of 115 sq take of on 26-9-1941 from Marham to Berlin. Maybe somebody know al...

k4kittycrew · k4kittycrew

Hi Folks, After a lot of feedback from members of various forums, just wanted to confirm that the Lancaster- Archive Forum, is on hold at present and should any members here wish to voice any feedback, please 'PM' me.Regards,John

William Heron · William Heron

Does anyone know of a website that lists P.O.W.'s. I have visited the R.A.F. Commands one but am told (not by them) that it it is not up to date (it might be). I'm trying to track down some names of aircrew that F.T.R. and are not listed on the C.W.G.C. website. I've tried name variations and different spel...

dawallace · R. Fulford

to see if there are any details available (likely in "They Shall Not Grow Old") regarding a schoolmate/friend from Kincardine, ON (Ralph Henry) who served in the RCAF and apparently perished in Canada while under training in the BCATP perhaps about 1941. Mom would be quite appreciati...

MikeH · MikeH

superb film footage showing start up sequence and take off. Mike.H http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao979HVhFvk

MikeH · Anonymous

Hi, folks; If you're interested in Halifax bomber crews, please check out my Flickr set on Bruce Edwin Bell. Cheers, Rita

thorthemighty · thorthemighty

Hi guys, I recently got my great uncles service record and have matched up the locations where he did his pilot training both in the UK and Southern Rhodeshia. I was wondering if anybody has descriptions of the various bases at the time he was posted at them or additional information on what would hav...

jon herron · jon herron

I am researching my Fathers Uncles plane crash , which happened on January 19th 1940. He was a leading Aircarftsman and was on a Avro Anson N5050 of No 502 Squadron, which crashed in the Rhyl/Prestatyn area. I have found out that it carshed in a possible snow storm and that an ambulance took 7 hours to re...

Doering · Doering

Especially at this time of remembrance, please watch and share this video to remember the aircrews who contributed to the success of the "Lanc" http://vimeo.com/13430247 Enjoy!

Moon · Moon

Hello , Is there someone who can help me finding a picture of the following crew : 30/08/1943Halifax V -LK-894 - 434Sqn - IP-KTholthorpeF/S Leaver Francis.H pilot J/18900 RCAF (KIA)Sgt Bartlett Frank.A pilot 1339319 (KIA)Sgt Box John.A engineer R/89348 RCAF (KIA)Sgt Burgess Charles.S navigat...

joydon · joydon

Hi....I am trying to trace P/O Harry (Spud) Dale who served in Trincomalee,Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during 1944...he was RCAF and, if my memory serves me correctly, a pilot. He was newly commissioned in 1944 so may have been promoted later. I think the Squadrons in Trincomalee were 454 & 455 possi...

matt · matt

Hi All, I've been contacted by a chap in Toronto that is affiliated with a company that produces military themed tv programs. They are develioping a show about the role of Bomber in the second world war and beyond. They are looking for veterans that would be willing to share their stories. If you are suc...

chromeboy · chromeboy

Hi all, i'm currently doing some research into the service history of my late grandfather John Howard Crammond- he was a flight engineer in 44 Rhodesia squadron in the Lanc "Sky Floosie" at Dunholme Lodhge & Spilsby, before he moved onto 1661 HCU at Winthorpe - the dates (from his log...

k4kittycrew · k4kittycrew

Found this database while searching for a stolen database. This one of course, is not the one I'm looking for and looks very interesting, especially for RCAF crews and squadrons.Regards,John Serial Numbers Database -- Edited by k4kittycrew on Monday 18th of October 2010 06:57:52 AM

Rose · Rose

I am trying to find out where RCAF No 8 Group Sqn 35, went AFTER Graveley Hunts England, closed operational duties.

NICK · NICK

Hi , I am keen on any information on AG Strapps. He completed his gunnery course at Dalcross and joined 432 sqn in January 1944 completing 8 sorties before transferring to 405 squadron, 419 squadron and eventually 428 squadron completing his tour in August 1944. He claims damge to a DO 217 over Esse...

Michael · Michael

Hi All, I'm hopeing someone on here will be able too point me in the right direction. I'm trying too find any information I can about my Grandmother who was in the W.A.A.F but the only details I can help with are her name and rank which is Sgt Elise . Florence . Harris and she was English. I'll be very gratefu...

sjeffs · sjeffs

First the easy question. Can anyone confirm that this aircraft was EK-Q and not EQ-K? I thought all the 408 Squadron aircraft began with EQ? Either way, does anyone have any pictures of the aircraft or crew please? I am trying to find out what brought down this aircraft and would appreciate any help....

paulh · paulh

Was it usual practice for a couple of homing pigeons to be taken on flights by bomber crews. If so, did this continue through to 1945? Paul h

William Heron · William Heron

Do any of our forum members have any information on a Navigator A.T.Knight 1384356-POW (date unknown) was sent to Stalag Luft L1 (Barth Vogelsang) Apparently was refused in the R.A.F. but joined the R.C.A.F. - Sqdn. unknown. Any help would be appreciated crew,date, target, etc. Thanks, Bill

EGT · EGT

Hello everyone, I'm new here, I'm trying to find out more about my Grandfather, a rear gunner on Halifaxes & Lancasters, then after the war on Lincolns. He passed away a few years ago, his name was Edward William Hobbs and left the RAF as a Warrant Officer, all I can remember is he was based for some ti...

matt · matt

I had this forwarded to me today... Charlie Brown's Story Charlie Brown was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot with the 379th Bomber Group at Kimbolton, England. His B-17 was called 'Ye Old Pub' and was in a terrible state, having been hit by flak and fighters. The compass was damaged and they w...

matt · matt

I discovered this site recently and thought that it might be of interest to those of us who are fascinated with warbirds. They discuss a number of topics and there is also a program playing big band hits from the war. http://www.warbirdradio.com/ Enjoy Matt

Goozelle · Anonymous

My dad had his 90th birthday recently so I made this film of him reminiscing about his experiences of bombing ops over Germany. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXRYwah41x8

Richiemurray · Richiemurray

Hi everyone. Am currently serching for info on my partners grandfather... Sgt John Stuart - A/G (orig Lennoxtown, Glasgow) Wellington BK432 AL-S KIA/MIA Jan 21/22 1943 off the coast of Holland at Roptazijl (north of Helingen) Particularly after photographs of Sgt Stuart, the crew or aircraft if t...

Justplanedave · Justplanedave

I was reading a combat report from a Mosquito mission in 1943. In the rport, the report mentions that "Mosquito closed in and no resins were seen neither was target showing IFF". I was fortunate to speak with the Naviator (age 91) who told me IFF means Identification Friend or Foe, but does...

andy · Iain

Hello, I am trying to put together a short slide show together to present to my local air cadets to help raise awareness of the memorial and hopefully persuade them to help raise some money. I was wondering if anyone could provide me with a nice photo of a crew together, with details of their ages of those...

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	35 sqdn raid Friedrichshafen 21/22nd June1943 (Preview) I am trying to shed some light on the above raid in which sergeant Bewick J Dowse was killed when his Halifax Bomber from 35 sqdn was shot down and his body never found. Out of 19 Halifax's from 35 Sqdn that took part in the raid that night, i think either 6 or 9 were shot down, presumably one of these was the on...	Geoff	5	1675	Nov 25, 2010 by R. Fulford
	radioidentification Letter of the Wellington Z8845 (Preview) I'm looking for the radioindentifiation letter of the Wellington (Z8845) of 9the Squadron WS-?. The plane was shot down on 8th September 1941 en crasht near the town of Terwispel (Holland). It was airborne in the 7th of September for a sortie to Berlin. I hope somebody knows. Thanks, René	mystex	0	806	Nov 23, 2010 by mystex
	airborne time Wellington Mk.IC (X9976) (Preview) Does anybody knows at which time the Wellington Mk. IC (X9976) of 75e Squadron was airborne in the 7th of November 1941 from Feltwell for a sortie to Berlin. The plain crasht on 8th November 1941 @ Akkrum (Holland). I hope somebody knows. Thanks, Rene	mystex	0	820	Nov 23, 2010 by mystex
	question about Wellington R1798 of 115 squadron (Preview) I got a little question for everyone. I'm doing some research to crasht bombers in the northern part of Holland. Now i hope somebody have the ORB of the 115 Squadron. My question is what was the time that Wellington R1798 of 115 sq take of on 26-9-1941 from Marham to Berlin. Maybe somebody know al...	mystex	4	2171	Nov 23, 2010 by mystex
	Lancaster Archive Forum - On Hold at Present (Preview) Hi Folks, After a lot of feedback from members of various forums, just wanted to confirm that the Lancaster- Archive Forum, is on hold at present and should any members here wish to voice any feedback, please 'PM' me.Regards,John	k4kittycrew	0	1144	Nov 23, 2010 by k4kittycrew
	P.O.W. Website? (Preview) Does anyone know of a website that lists P.O.W.'s. I have visited the R.A.F. Commands one but am told (not by them) that it it is not up to date (it might be). I'm trying to track down some names of aircrew that F.T.R. and are not listed on the C.W.G.C. website. I've tried name variations and different spel...	William Heron	12	1661	Nov 22, 2010 by manxix
	Request from my Mom (Preview) to see if there are any details available (likely in "They Shall Not Grow Old") regarding a schoolmate/friend from Kincardine, ON (Ralph Henry) who served in the RCAF and apparently perished in Canada while under training in the BCATP perhaps about 1941. Mom would be quite appreciati...	R. Fulford	17	4448	Nov 17, 2010 by dawallace
	Halifax Mk3 video (Preview) superb film footage showing start up sequence and take off. Mike.H http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao979HVhFvk	MikeH	0	1133	Nov 16, 2010 by MikeH
	http://www.flickr.com/photos/andysancestors/sets/72157624723583583/ (Preview) Hi, folks; If you're interested in Halifax bomber crews, please check out my Flickr set on Bruce Edwin Bell. Cheers, Rita	Anonymous	1	1187	Nov 11, 2010 by MikeH
	RAF training locations? (Preview) Hi guys, I recently got my great uncles service record and have matched up the locations where he did his pilot training both in the UK and Southern Rhodeshia. I was wondering if anybody has descriptions of the various bases at the time he was posted at them or additional information on what would hav...	thorthemighty	3	2623	Nov 11, 2010 by ME453
	Avro Anson plane crash 1940 (Preview) I am researching my Fathers Uncles plane crash , which happened on January 19th 1940. He was a leading Aircarftsman and was on a Avro Anson N5050 of No 502 Squadron, which crashed in the Rhyl/Prestatyn area. I have found out that it carshed in a possible snow storm and that an ambulance took 7 hours to re...	jon herron	2	2348	Nov 10, 2010 by jamesinnewcastle
	Lancaster Bomber Tribute Video (Preview) Especially at this time of remembrance, please watch and share this video to remember the aircrews who contributed to the success of the "Lanc" http://vimeo.com/13430247 Enjoy!	Doering	2	994	Nov 9, 2010 by Doering
	Halifax LK-894 434 Sqdn crew (Preview) Hello , Is there someone who can help me finding a picture of the following crew : 30/08/1943Halifax V -LK-894 - 434Sqn - IP-KTholthorpeF/S Leaver Francis.H pilot J/18900 RCAF (KIA)Sgt Bartlett Frank.A pilot 1339319 (KIA)Sgt Box John.A engineer R/89348 RCAF (KIA)Sgt Burgess Charles.S navigat...	Moon	3	1722	Nov 4, 2010 by Moon
	Burma Bombers (Preview) Hi....I am trying to trace P/O Harry (Spud) Dale who served in Trincomalee,Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during 1944...he was RCAF and, if my memory serves me correctly, a pilot. He was newly commissioned in 1944 so may have been promoted later. I think the Squadrons in Trincomalee were 454 & 455 possi...	joydon	0	813	Nov 1, 2010 by joydon
	TV Series Looking for Bomber Campaign Veterans (Preview) Hi All, I've been contacted by a chap in Toronto that is affiliated with a company that produces military themed tv programs. They are develioping a show about the role of Bomber in the second world war and beyond. They are looking for veterans that would be willing to share their stories. If you are suc...	matt	0	798	Nov 1, 2010 by matt
	44 Squadron/ 1661 HCU research help please (Preview) Hi all, i'm currently doing some research into the service history of my late grandfather John Howard Crammond- he was a flight engineer in 44 Rhodesia squadron in the Lanc "Sky Floosie" at Dunholme Lodhge & Spilsby, before he moved onto 1661 HCU at Winthorpe - the dates (from his log...	chromeboy	2	1325	Oct 24, 2010 by chromeboy
	RCAF Database (Preview) Found this database while searching for a stolen database. This one of course, is not the one I'm looking for and looks very interesting, especially for RCAF crews and squadrons.Regards,John Serial Numbers Database -- Edited by k4kittycrew on Monday 18th of October 2010 06:57:52 AM	k4kittycrew	1	1314	Oct 18, 2010 by matt
	RCAF No 8 Group Sqn 35 1944-1945 (Preview) I am trying to find out where RCAF No 8 Group Sqn 35, went AFTER Graveley Hunts England, closed operational duties.	Rose	6	2016	Oct 7, 2010 by Anonymous
	air gunner strapps 2208916 (Preview) Hi , I am keen on any information on AG Strapps. He completed his gunnery course at Dalcross and joined 432 sqn in January 1944 completing 8 sorties before transferring to 405 squadron, 419 squadron and eventually 428 squadron completing his tour in August 1944. He claims damge to a DO 217 over Esse...	NICK	2	819	Oct 4, 2010 by NICK
	W.A.A.F's (Preview) Hi All, I'm hopeing someone on here will be able too point me in the right direction. I'm trying too find any information I can about my Grandmother who was in the W.A.A.F but the only details I can help with are her name and rank which is Sgt Elise . Florence . Harris and she was English. I'll be very gratefu...	Michael	0	761	Oct 2, 2010 by Michael
	408 Squadron Halifax VII NP-744 EK-Q (Preview) First the easy question. Can anyone confirm that this aircraft was EK-Q and not EQ-K? I thought all the 408 Squadron aircraft began with EQ? Either way, does anyone have any pictures of the aircraft or crew please? I am trying to find out what brought down this aircraft and would appreciate any help....	sjeffs	20	6773	Sep 24, 2010 by Simon Jeffs
	homing pigeons .... (Preview) Was it usual practice for a couple of homing pigeons to be taken on flights by bomber crews. If so, did this continue through to 1945? Paul h	paulh	3	1239	Sep 21, 2010 by R. Fulford
	Navigator information?? (Preview) Do any of our forum members have any information on a Navigator A.T.Knight 1384356-POW (date unknown) was sent to Stalag Luft L1 (Barth Vogelsang) Apparently was refused in the R.A.F. but joined the R.C.A.F. - Sqdn. unknown. Any help would be appreciated crew,date, target, etc. Thanks, Bill	William Heron	6	1321	Sep 20, 2010 by AW
	Trying to find out more about my grandfather (Preview) Hello everyone, I'm new here, I'm trying to find out more about my Grandfather, a rear gunner on Halifaxes & Lancasters, then after the war on Lincolns. He passed away a few years ago, his name was Edward William Hobbs and left the RAF as a Warrant Officer, all I can remember is he was based for some ti...	EGT	7	1063	Sep 19, 2010 by EGT
	Interesting Story (Preview) I had this forwarded to me today... Charlie Brown's Story Charlie Brown was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot with the 379th Bomber Group at Kimbolton, England. His B-17 was called 'Ye Old Pub' and was in a terrible state, having been hit by flak and fighters. The compass was damaged and they w...	matt	15	3894	Sep 17, 2010 by Mackem
	Warbird Radio (Preview) I discovered this site recently and thought that it might be of interest to those of us who are fascinated with warbirds. They discuss a number of topics and there is also a program playing big band hits from the war. http://www.warbirdradio.com/ Enjoy Matt	matt	0	839	Sep 10, 2010 by matt
	102 Squadron - my dad at 90 (Preview) My dad had his 90th birthday recently so I made this film of him reminiscing about his experiences of bombing ops over Germany. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXRYwah41x8	Anonymous	5	1218	Sep 10, 2010 by Goozelle
	429 Sqdn East Moor 1943 (Preview) Hi everyone. Am currently serching for info on my partners grandfather... Sgt John Stuart - A/G (orig Lennoxtown, Glasgow) Wellington BK432 AL-S KIA/MIA Jan 21/22 1943 off the coast of Holland at Roptazijl (north of Helingen) Particularly after photographs of Sgt Stuart, the crew or aircraft if t...	Richiemurray	6	1511	Sep 6, 2010 by Richiemurray
	Radar terminology (Preview) I was reading a combat report from a Mosquito mission in 1943. In the rport, the report mentions that "Mosquito closed in and no resins were seen neither was target showing IFF". I was fortunate to speak with the Naviator (age 91) who told me IFF means Identification Friend or Foe, but does...	Justplanedave	2	854	Aug 27, 2010 by Justplanedave
	A suitible crew photo, help needed (Preview) Hello, I am trying to put together a short slide show together to present to my local air cadets to help raise awareness of the memorial and hopefully persuade them to help raise some money. I was wondering if anyone could provide me with a nice photo of a crew together, with details of their ages of those...	Iain	2	1263	Aug 20, 2010 by andy
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