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William Heron · William Heron

Today I received my copy of the Halifax Aircraft Association report and it contained an article on the offening panel. I thought I would share it in case some of us were not aware that changes had been made. The following is what has been decided upon to replace the original. Bomber Offensive. The st...

matt · matt

The video is on the Kitchener-Waterloo Record's website and is well worth the 5 minutes to watch it. He recounts his aircraft being shot down and how he evaded captured as well what is left of his aircraft. http://news.therecord.com/videogallery/341872

William Heron · William Heron

I'm posting this knowing that not ALL will be able to access the channel on which this program will be airing (particularly our international forum participants ---- sorry) but it might be something to watch for in you area of TV progarming. Sunday night April 27th W.N.E.D Buffalo N.Y (CHANNEL 21) in...

smudgersmith · smudgersmith

Hoping for more luck than my post for W/Cdr Fenwick-Wilson. Does anyone out there have any information on the early RAF career of the above mentioned officer. In 1940 he was a L.A.C by the time of his death as commanding officer No.90 (B) Squadron he was a Wing Commander with a DFC. Also looking for a phot...

jettisoning

bbc news on line WWI hangars in restoration plan Houses are also being built on the site Air hangars in Wiltshire which were used in both World Wars are being restored at a cost of £3m. The airfield, at Yatesbury near Calne, is currently being redeveloped, with flats and houses also being built. It cont...

Steve Darlow

Hi Firstly - to let everyone know that Issue 2 of Fighting High is now available to download via http://www.stevedarlow.co.uk/fhdownloadpage.htm Secondly - I recently made a visit to the Reichswald War Cemetery in Germany and came across the graves of Canadians Wing Commander David Jacobs DFC ,...

William Heron · William Heron

I will try to get this posted once more, as it appears the first time was unsuccessful. The following is a very brief excerpt from a daily publication from the U.K. which I received Wed. April 16/2008. Some men found themselves fulfilling roles which tilted the averages dramatically against them. th...

matt · matt

I received this email the other day and thought I would share it with the group.... HelloI am the daughter of Freddie Watts DFC who died last year aged 87. He served as a pilot on 617 Squadron and 630 Squadron during World War 2 and continued in the RAF until the 1960s. He always felt that Bomber Command...

Pigeonbird · jettisoning

york press Veterans to thank wartime helpersBy Nadia Jefferson-BrownLord Crathorne at the unveiling of the Escape Lines Memorial Society's Helper Memorial, at Eden Camp, near Malton, in April 2006. Above, members of the society at a previous gathering VETERANS who escaped from occupied territ...

smudgersmith · smudgersmith

Does anyone who frequents the board have details on S/Ldr Royd Martin FENWICK-WILSON (34218) latter Wing Commander Fenwick-Wilson, AFC. I have details via Hugh Hallidays excellent site, I am after a photograph if possible and possible contact with his family. Can anyone help or point me in the rig...

ALLYOOP · ALLYOOP

Hello, Found this web site the other day, it is a "discussion" site, plenty of photo's, topics, etc... All to do with Lanc's and Manchester's. On the right top corner you will see... Dicussions, Pages, and "Files" will take you to photos. http://groups.google.com/group/la...

Linda · Linda

This article was in today's Daily Mail. What a sad,undignified and unnecessary end to such a brave man and a typical reflection on the state of some of our hospitals over here.

john kelly · john kelly

Hi folks Was wondering if anyone might have any information on any of this crew. A.J.Edgecomb R190296 RCAF Pilot E.E.Church R176774 RCAF Navigator B.E.MacDonald J38798 RCAF Bomb Aimer N.G.V.Green R209654 RCAF WO/AIR W.J.Sjostrom R269610 RCAF Mid Gunner R.C.Goulier...

David Layne · David Layne

http://www.lancaster-archive.com/homeindex.htm -- Edited by David Layne at 15:06, 2008-04-06

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from york press Elvington air show denies it is to be axed By Press reporterComment | Read Comments (1)The Red Arrows in action at Elvington THE Yorkshire Air Show has been cancelled this year and will now become a biennial event. Normally held at Elvington Airfield every August, the organisers have...

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york press Celebrating 90 years of the RAFCommentTucano aeroplanes fly past York Minster THE 90th anniversary of the RAF was marked in style with a formation of aeroplanes flying over York Minster watched by hundreds of spectators. The RAF was formed on April 1, 1918, by amalgamating the Royal Flyi...

Calvados · Calvados

Hello, I am looking for every information about minelaying "gardening" operations in the Lorient "artichoke" area from 01. april 1943 to 16. april 1943. squadrons,ORB, target maps, manuals, photos, reports Many thanks in advance and best regards from Germany! Calvado...

smudgersmith · smudgersmith

Looking for details on this officer. F/O F.J or P.J Funk J8876 RCAF Pilot of No.195(B) Squadron, RAF Witchford who crash landed his Avro Lancaster Mk.B.III (HK663 A4-?) on return from the daylight raid on Homburg November 2nd 1944. His crew bailed out and were taken PoW after the Lancaster was hit by h...

William Heron · William Heron

Can anyone tell me how the panel # at the Runnymede Memorial in England for crew that were lost was determined. ie Alphbetical etc.? I've found that crewmembers of the same crew that were lost, did not necessarily all go on the same same panel #. Thanks -- Edited by William Heron at 16:22, 2008-0...

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article in york pressSir David Jason opens the Against The Odds exhibition at the Yorkshire Air Museum. HE'S best known as the fly-by-night salesman that is Derek Trotter. But actor and flying enthusiast Sir David Jason hit a more sombre note yesterday during a visit to North Yorkshire. Sir David pa...

Bob · Bob

I am trying to find the call sign for one of the two Special Duties Squadrons based at Tempsford. 138 Sqdn had the call sign Gold Chain, anyone know what it was for 161 Sqdn?

milo

Hi, Looking for any history about my Grandfather. Flew with 428 wing. Name Victor Simons. I can remenber huge 428 partys at the "farm" as a kid. We still have the "farm" and I have plans to turn it into a underprivelaged kids camp in the future. As all I have is the best memories w...

K for Kitty Crew

Hi to all, Having browsed Youtube for Bomber Command / Lancaster / Halifax / Stirling related topics I've come across this doc which is very good. I believe this clip has only recently been posted in the last week or two. So many of the various clips that are available show the same footage over and over...

matt · K for Kitty Crew

Hi to all, Have just seen an excellent (approx 5 minute) footage of the Stirling bomber. Shows the construction of the bomber, crews and take offs, in flights and fly bys. This really is a the best footage I've seen of the Stirling. Type into google ....... Short Stirling Bomber (Better quality fo...

Linda · jettisoning

Article in the York Press 20.02.08 Memorial to crashed bomber crew By Press reporter Jocelyn Appleyard, left, and Yvonne Clarke, of the Stillingfleet Chroniclers, with the plaque. Picture: Eric Foster A PLAQUE has been unveiled in a Selby district church, marking the 65th anniversary of a Second...

Bob · Bob

With great sadness I report that F/Lt Ron Morris died peacefully at his home last Wednesday (20th Feb) From mid 1944 Ron flew, as a pilot, a Hudson of 161 Special Duties Squadron, dropping agents and supplies into Europe. In the last few years it was possible for him to meet, for the first time, some of th...

K for Kitty Crew

Hi to all, Hoping somebody may be able to inform me regarding the RAF Bomber Command Losses, by W R Chorley, Volume 1 - 8. I would appreciate it if someone could clarify the various questions, thank you. Does volume 8 have the combined details of 1 - 7 ? Does Volume 9, which contains 57,000 entries,...

matt · matt

Hi All, I discovered quite by accident a site that lists alumini from McMaster University that were killed in action. There are quite a few airmen on the list and each alumin has a very nice chronicle attached. http://www.mcmaster.ca/ua/alumni/honourRoll/

Linda · Linda

I have just been sent a photo of Arnold Longstaff RAF,killed on patrol from Debert,Nova Scotia in 31 OTU.Can anyone enlighten me as to the further details of what exactly a patrol would entail and where Also on the back of his photo he is listed as Wireless operator and then Instructor-do i take it that h...

William Heron · William Heron

John, Did you have a crewmember who went by the name of Dusty McLeod?.

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	Controversial Panel War Museum Ottawa (Preview) Today I received my copy of the Halifax Aircraft Association report and it contained an article on the offening panel. I thought I would share it in case some of us were not aware that changes had been made. The following is what has been decided upon to replace the original. Bomber Offensive. The st...	William Heron	1	1061	Apr 28, 2008 by matt
	Tremendous Interview with F/O Keith of 427 Sqn (Preview) The video is on the Kitchener-Waterloo Record's website and is well worth the 5 minutes to watch it. He recounts his aircraft being shot down and how he evaded captured as well what is left of his aircraft. http://news.therecord.com/videogallery/341872	matt	0	860	Apr 28, 2008 by matt
	War in the Air (Preview) I'm posting this knowing that not ALL will be able to access the channel on which this program will be airing (particularly our international forum participants ---- sorry) but it might be something to watch for in you area of TV progarming. Sunday night April 27th W.N.E.D Buffalo N.Y (CHANNEL 21) in...	William Heron	0	811	Apr 25, 2008 by William Heron
	W/Cdr Peter Francis Dunham DFC (Preview) Hoping for more luck than my post for W/Cdr Fenwick-Wilson. Does anyone out there have any information on the early RAF career of the above mentioned officer. In 1940 he was a L.A.C by the time of his death as commanding officer No.90 (B) Squadron he was a Wing Commander with a DFC. Also looking for a phot...	smudgersmith	0	990	Apr 23, 2008 by smudgersmith
	yatesbury (Preview) bbc news on line WWI hangars in restoration plan Houses are also being built on the site Air hangars in Wiltshire which were used in both World Wars are being restored at a cost of £3m. The airfield, at Yatesbury near Calne, is currently being redeveloped, with flats and houses also being built. It cont...	jettisoning	0	903	Apr 22, 2008 by jettisoning
	Fighting High e-zine Issue 2 & W/Cdr Jacobs 408 Squadron (Preview) Hi Firstly - to let everyone know that Issue 2 of Fighting High is now available to download via http://www.stevedarlow.co.uk/fhdownloadpage.htm Secondly - I recently made a visit to the Reichswald War Cemetery in Germany and came across the graves of Canadians Wing Commander David Jacobs DFC ,...	Steve Darlow	0	1074	Apr 19, 2008 by Steve Darlow
	Bomber Command Medal Petition (Preview) I will try to get this posted once more, as it appears the first time was unsuccessful. The following is a very brief excerpt from a daily publication from the U.K. which I received Wed. April 16/2008. Some men found themselves fulfilling roles which tilted the averages dramatically against them. th...	William Heron	3	1164	Apr 18, 2008 by Pigeonbird
	Bomber Command Campaign Medal Petition (Preview) I received this email the other day and thought I would share it with the group.... HelloI am the daughter of Freddie Watts DFC who died last year aged 87. He served as a pilot on 617 Squadron and 630 Squadron during World War 2 and continued in the RAF until the 1960s. He always felt that Bomber Command...	matt	2	1001	Apr 16, 2008 by Linda
	escape lines memorial society (Preview) york press Veterans to thank wartime helpersBy Nadia Jefferson-BrownLord Crathorne at the unveiling of the Escape Lines Memorial Society's Helper Memorial, at Eden Camp, near Malton, in April 2006. Above, members of the society at a previous gathering VETERANS who escaped from occupied territ...	jettisoning	2	1276	Apr 15, 2008 by Pigeonbird
	W/Cdr Fenwick-Wilson AFC (Preview) Does anyone who frequents the board have details on S/Ldr Royd Martin FENWICK-WILSON (34218) latter Wing Commander Fenwick-Wilson, AFC. I have details via Hugh Hallidays excellent site, I am after a photograph if possible and possible contact with his family. Can anyone help or point me in the rig...	smudgersmith	0	1025	Apr 14, 2008 by smudgersmith
	Lancaster-Manchester Archive - discussion group (Preview) Hello, Found this web site the other day, it is a "discussion" site, plenty of photo's, topics, etc... All to do with Lanc's and Manchester's. On the right top corner you will see... Dicussions, Pages, and "Files" will take you to photos. http://groups.google.com/group/la...	ALLYOOP	2	1112	Apr 11, 2008 by ME453
	Betrayal of a Hero (Preview) This article was in today's Daily Mail. What a sad,undignified and unnecessary end to such a brave man and a typical reflection on the state of some of our hospitals over here.	Linda	0	1029	Apr 10, 2008 by Linda
	90 sqdn crew feb-june 45 (Preview) Hi folks Was wondering if anyone might have any information on any of this crew. A.J.Edgecomb R190296 RCAF Pilot E.E.Church R176774 RCAF Navigator B.E.MacDonald J38798 RCAF Bomb Aimer N.G.V.Green R209654 RCAF WO/AIR W.J.Sjostrom R269610 RCAF Mid Gunner R.C.Goulier...	john kelly	1	976	Apr 8, 2008 by K for Kitty Crew
	Larry's Lancaster Archives. (Preview) http://www.lancaster-archive.com/homeindex.htm -- Edited by David Layne at 15:06, 2008-04-06	David Layne	0	882	Apr 6, 2008 by David Layne
	elvington air show (Preview) from york press Elvington air show denies it is to be axed By Press reporterComment \| Read Comments (1)The Red Arrows in action at Elvington THE Yorkshire Air Show has been cancelled this year and will now become a biennial event. Normally held at Elvington Airfield every August, the organisers have...	jettisoning	0	1024	Apr 4, 2008 by jettisoning
	RAF 90th Anniversary (Preview) york press Celebrating 90 years of the RAFCommentTucano aeroplanes fly past York Minster THE 90th anniversary of the RAF was marked in style with a formation of aeroplanes flying over York Minster watched by hundreds of spectators. The RAF was formed on April 1, 1918, by amalgamating the Royal Flyi...	jettisoning	0	1025	Apr 2, 2008 by jettisoning
	Minelaying Lorient area april 1943 (Preview) Hello, I am looking for every information about minelaying "gardening" operations in the Lorient "artichoke" area from 01. april 1943 to 16. april 1943. squadrons,ORB, target maps, manuals, photos, reports Many thanks in advance and best regards from Germany! Calvado...	Calvados	0	1003	Mar 27, 2008 by Calvados
	F/O Funk RCAF (Preview) Looking for details on this officer. F/O F.J or P.J Funk J8876 RCAF Pilot of No.195(B) Squadron, RAF Witchford who crash landed his Avro Lancaster Mk.B.III (HK663 A4-?) on return from the daylight raid on Homburg November 2nd 1944. His crew bailed out and were taken PoW after the Lancaster was hit by h...	smudgersmith	0	907	Mar 27, 2008 by smudgersmith
	Runnymede Memorial (Preview) Can anyone tell me how the panel # at the Runnymede Memorial in England for crew that were lost was determined. ie Alphbetical etc.? I've found that crewmembers of the same crew that were lost, did not necessarily all go on the same same panel #. Thanks -- Edited by William Heron at 16:22, 2008-0...	William Heron	2	998	Mar 23, 2008 by William Heron
	david jason at elvington YAM (Preview) article in york pressSir David Jason opens the Against The Odds exhibition at the Yorkshire Air Museum. HE'S best known as the fly-by-night salesman that is Derek Trotter. But actor and flying enthusiast Sir David Jason hit a more sombre note yesterday during a visit to North Yorkshire. Sir David pa...	jettisoning	0	1065	Mar 20, 2008 by jettisoning
	Squadron Call Sign (Preview) I am trying to find the call sign for one of the two Special Duties Squadrons based at Tempsford. 138 Sqdn had the call sign Gold Chain, anyone know what it was for 161 Sqdn?	Bob	1	1002	Mar 11, 2008 by Bob
	428 RCAF (Preview) Hi, Looking for any history about my Grandfather. Flew with 428 wing. Name Victor Simons. I can remenber huge 428 partys at the "farm" as a kid. We still have the "farm" and I have plans to turn it into a underprivelaged kids camp in the future. As all I have is the best memories w...	milo	0	884	Mar 7, 2008 by milo
	Lancaster / Bomber Command footage ( approx 45min) (Preview) Hi to all, Having browsed Youtube for Bomber Command / Lancaster / Halifax / Stirling related topics I've come across this doc which is very good. I believe this clip has only recently been posted in the last week or two. So many of the various clips that are available show the same footage over and over...	K for Kitty Crew	0	1244	Mar 5, 2008 by K for Kitty Crew
	Short Stirling Footage on Youtube (Preview) Hi to all, Have just seen an excellent (approx 5 minute) footage of the Stirling bomber. Shows the construction of the bomber, crews and take offs, in flights and fly bys. This really is a the best footage I've seen of the Stirling. Type into google ....... Short Stirling Bomber (Better quality fo...	K for Kitty Crew	1	1115	Mar 3, 2008 by matt
	memorial to Halifax DT696 and crew (Preview) Article in the York Press 20.02.08 Memorial to crashed bomber crew By Press reporter Jocelyn Appleyard, left, and Yvonne Clarke, of the Stillingfleet Chroniclers, with the plaque. Picture: Eric Foster A PLAQUE has been unveiled in a Selby district church, marking the 65th anniversary of a Second...	jettisoning	1	1322	Feb 24, 2008 by Linda
	Ron Morris DFC, NVK (Preview) With great sadness I report that F/Lt Ron Morris died peacefully at his home last Wednesday (20th Feb) From mid 1944 Ron flew, as a pilot, a Hudson of 161 Special Duties Squadron, dropping agents and supplies into Europe. In the last few years it was possible for him to meet, for the first time, some of th...	Bob	1	1126	Feb 23, 2008 by Edwin
	RAF Bomber Command Losses, W R Chorley Vol 1 - 9 (Preview) Hi to all, Hoping somebody may be able to inform me regarding the RAF Bomber Command Losses, by W R Chorley, Volume 1 - 8. I would appreciate it if someone could clarify the various questions, thank you. Does volume 8 have the combined details of 1 - 7 ? Does Volume 9, which contains 57,000 entries,...	K for Kitty Crew	2	2189	Feb 20, 2008 by K for Kitty Crew
	Roll of Honour - McMaster University (Preview) Hi All, I discovered quite by accident a site that lists alumini from McMaster University that were killed in action. There are quite a few airmen on the list and each alumin has a very nice chronicle attached. http://www.mcmaster.ca/ua/alumni/honourRoll/	matt	0	846	Feb 19, 2008 by matt
	31 OTU Debert,Nova Scotia (Preview) I have just been sent a photo of Arnold Longstaff RAF,killed on patrol from Debert,Nova Scotia in 31 OTU.Can anyone enlighten me as to the further details of what exactly a patrol would entail and where Also on the back of his photo he is listed as Wireless operator and then Instructor-do i take it that h...	Linda	5	1890	Feb 11, 2008 by Linda
	Message for Pigionbird (John Neale) (Preview) John, Did you have a crewmember who went by the name of Dusty McLeod?.	William Heron	5	1342	Feb 11, 2008 by matt
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