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William Heron · William Heron

I thought some of the forum members might find the following of interest. This was the explanation given to a lady from Huddersfield, England who had enquired as to the R.A.F. roundels. FYI this came from an English publication and was sent to me. The origins of the Royal Air Force Roundel come from...

William Heron · William Heron

On a sad note, I have to let you all know that another of our vets has passed away. Sadly on Tuesday December 4th Wally Poynter, a navigator with the Heaven crew of 431 Iroquois Squadron passed away suddenly. Wally was a gentleman and shared his Air Force experiences with me just two weeks ago. He will be m...

William Heron · William Heron

This question is to anyone that can offer help. I'm looking for information on the above airman. he flew 23 Ops' with 425 Sqdn. and lived out the war. He was a navigator and his pilot was a F/L Harvey. I don't have a service number at the moment. His sister, who is 92 years old is trying to find some informati...

matt · matt

http://www.57rescuecanada.com/ProgressReports/PReport21.htm

William Heron · William Heron

I just received today Oct.30/07 my return address stickers from the War Amps. Included with it was a leaflet outlining various DVD's and VHS tapes they make available titled "Canada's Military Heritage Series" I'm not sure if anyone has heard of this --- I hadn't. Amongst the offers...

William Heron · William Heron

For those interested the following will be aired on the History Channel. "The Legendary Lancaster" Monday November 26th - 6am,10am and 4pm. And again on December 14th at the same daily times.

alexander · alexander

Hello, I'm looking after some information about the loss of Lancaster PB-687 of 626 Sqn lost on the 31 of December 1944/01 of January 1945. The aircraft crashed in Belgium. Database of Army Museum says "Attenhoven" (area of Saint-Trond) as crashlocation and other sources say "are...

William Heron · William Heron

A combat report from 431 Sqdn. O.R.B. for the night of March 5th 1945 states that Lancaster SE-D was attacked by an enemy aircraft identified as being HS 219. This fighter made TWO unsuccessful attacks on the Lancaster and after a corkscrew was executed he broke away and was not seen again.Can anyone...

William Heron · William Heron

Hi folks, I have come across a bit of a puzzler and I'm hoping someone can throw some light it for me so here goes. There was a S/L Kay and crew that flew on Op's with 431 Squadron in Dec. 1944 and in Jan. 1945. I can find no record of them in the O.R.B. being posted in OR out of 431 Squadron and the last Operation I...

ALLYOOP · ALLYOOP

Hello, There was a website/company that made made poster boards of our Fallen Heroes covering numerous conflicts. The poster was laminated, 3/8ths thick, about 20 inches x 24 inches, had the service persons name, branch, and details of his death etc... along with a photo of person and photo of a/c, t...

leslie · leslie

I am looking for information on the subject airman who was a member of my father's crew on the Dec. 2/1943 mission to Berlin. This was with 101 Squadron. Thanks Leslie

newton · newton

Hello; I am attemting to find information on this gentleman who flew in Halifaxes in WW2. He is the grandfather of a friend of mine. His name is Reginald Atkin. Of course, if a wartime friend of his hears about this inquiry, it would be really swell as well. :) Thank You

ME453 · ME453

This photo is of 1624820 Harry Callaghan who trained as a navigator in Canada in 1943/44: he crewed up at no. 29 OTU in June '44 and joined 467 squadron in February 1945. Do any records exist that might give me some idea of...

William Heron · William Heron

For the Operation to Meresburg (Leuna Oil Plant) 4/5 April 1945 part of a debriefing note is wtitten as follows. M/B heard to say at E-15 "Basement Flight Plan and don't drop any illuminating flares." I can understand the E-15 and flare part but can someone tell me what "Basement Flig...

leslie · leslie

Would anyone have information on Dr. Waldschmidt, one of the top interrogators of bomber crews at the Dulag Luft. He was a professor of Indiaology at Gottingen University. I have corresponded with Hanns-Claudius Schaarf, son of Hanns-Joachim Schaarf, master interrogator and reviewed the art...

matt · matt

At long last some info on the new film.... Jackson to shoot where dam raid took offBy BEN FAWKES - The Dominion Post | Wednesday, 12 September 2007 #masthead{overflow:visible;} Peter Jackson's Dambusters movie will be filmed at the site where the original bombers launched their famous assault on N...

DOGFIGHT · DOGFIGHT

Hy, I seek photographs of crews of bombers Short Stirling in front of their planes and in flying gears.... We find easily on the Net photographs of crew of Lancaster but those of Short Stirling are rather rare. Somebody can help me? Thank in advance.

leslie · leslie

I am looking for information or direction to where I could find information on the following airman who was posted to 101Sqdn. from 1662 CU on October 9, 1943. Sgt. C.J. Poulton, Air Gunner, Service #1813936 In reviewing the Squadron ORB's for October, November and December, 1943, I have been unable...

David Layne · David Layne

This is taken from my father's "Wartime Log." It is dated 5 September 1944. That would have put him at Fallingbostel in Stalag Luft 357. The artist appears to be "Peter H. Griffith," he is not listed as a Bomber Command P.O.W. Can anyone enlighten me about him?

Anonymous

http://nalil.blogspot.com/2007/09/bomber-crash-at-giants-causeway-2.html

matt · matt

Gentlemen, I just wanted to make sure that you have contacted one another regarding your common interest in the 419 crew. If not email me at matt@bombercrew.com

Pigeonbird · Pigeonbird

Where is everybody; six days without a post forces me to keep checking my bank accounts for something to do. But today was different. Was at the Nanton Museum attending their "Salute to the Americans in the RCAF" event. Very well attended as more than 400 sat down to lunch. A lot of speech...

matt · matt

http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,145909,00.html?wh=wh

William Heron · William Heron

Can anyone tell me if this base was part of 6 Group??? if so/if not what Squadrons were based there if any or was it a C.U.???? Thx.

William Heron · William Heron

Does anyone know of a site where there is a copy of this insignia that can be downloaded??????.

Ken MacLean · Ken MacLean

I have a question regarding the status of aircrew who were interned in a neutral country during WW2 and subsequently released or exchanged prior to cessation of hostilities. My brother-in-law was the pilot of a Hudson, T9439, 161 (SD) Squadron Tempsford, that landed near Gothenburg Sweden on 1...

William Heron · William Heron

The Bomber Command War Diaries in one of their descriptions of minor operations states the following, "69 Mosquitoes to Berlin, 8 to Neuss, 58 R.C.M. Sorties" can anyone tell me what the letters R.C.M. stand for ???? Thx. Bill.

Pigeonbird · Pigeonbird

Dear Matt: I wonder if I can get any assistance from you or your Forum members. It has to do with flags. In June of 2004, I was in the small hamlet of Chandelles in France. I was doing a Commemorative Service for a young Canadian Fighter Pilot who crashed there on January 28, 1944, after shooting down as m...

dawallace · dawallace

Hi John I just finished "The Lucky Pidgeon" and "Thank You Brother Irwin" and wanted you to know that I enjoyed them very much. There were not too many successful evaders like yourself and it is a unique and interesting story as well as a good read. Both books are well written an...

matt · matt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZi7XIF2SbY&mode=related&search

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	R.A.F. Identification Markings (Preview) I thought some of the forum members might find the following of interest. This was the explanation given to a lady from Huddersfield, England who had enquired as to the R.A.F. roundels. FYI this came from an English publication and was sent to me. The origins of the Royal Air Force Roundel come from...	William Heron	0	1170	Dec 20, 2007 by William Heron
	The Passing of a real Gentleman (Preview) On a sad note, I have to let you all know that another of our vets has passed away. Sadly on Tuesday December 4th Wally Poynter, a navigator with the Heaven crew of 431 Iroquois Squadron passed away suddenly. Wally was a gentleman and shared his Air Force experiences with me just two weeks ago. He will be m...	William Heron	4	1519	Dec 10, 2007 by William Heron
	Ralph Hawkins 425 Sqdn. (Preview) This question is to anyone that can offer help. I'm looking for information on the above airman. he flew 23 Ops' with 425 Sqdn. and lived out the war. He was a navigator and his pilot was a F/L Harvey. I don't have a service number at the moment. His sister, who is 92 years old is trying to find some informati...	William Heron	1	1150	Dec 9, 2007 by Anonymous
	Halifax LW-170 Update (Preview) http://www.57rescuecanada.com/ProgressReports/PReport21.htm	matt	0	995	Nov 30, 2007 by matt
	War Amps - The Boys of Kelvin High (Preview) I just received today Oct.30/07 my return address stickers from the War Amps. Included with it was a leaflet outlining various DVD's and VHS tapes they make available titled "Canada's Military Heritage Series" I'm not sure if anyone has heard of this --- I hadn't. Amongst the offers...	William Heron	5	1558	Nov 26, 2007 by dawallace
	The Legendary Lancaster (Preview) For those interested the following will be aired on the History Channel. "The Legendary Lancaster" Monday November 26th - 6am,10am and 4pm. And again on December 14th at the same daily times.	William Heron	0	1100	Nov 24, 2007 by William Heron
	Loss of Lancaster PB-687 of 626 Sqn (Preview) Hello, I'm looking after some information about the loss of Lancaster PB-687 of 626 Sqn lost on the 31 of December 1944/01 of January 1945. The aircraft crashed in Belgium. Database of Army Museum says "Attenhoven" (area of Saint-Trond) as crashlocation and other sources say "are...	alexander	8	2587	Nov 20, 2007 by Erich
	German Aircraft Identification (Preview) A combat report from 431 Sqdn. O.R.B. for the night of March 5th 1945 states that Lancaster SE-D was attacked by an enemy aircraft identified as being HS 219. This fighter made TWO unsuccessful attacks on the Lancaster and after a corkscrew was executed he broke away and was not seen again.Can anyone...	William Heron	10	1527	Nov 19, 2007 by Erich
	Aircrew Puzzler (Preview) Hi folks, I have come across a bit of a puzzler and I'm hoping someone can throw some light it for me so here goes. There was a S/L Kay and crew that flew on Op's with 431 Squadron in Dec. 1944 and in Jan. 1945. I can find no record of them in the O.R.B. being posted in OR out of 431 Squadron and the last Operation I...	William Heron	7	2191	Nov 17, 2007 by ALLYOOP
	fallenheroes? (Preview) Hello, There was a website/company that made made poster boards of our Fallen Heroes covering numerous conflicts. The poster was laminated, 3/8ths thick, about 20 inches x 24 inches, had the service persons name, branch, and details of his death etc... along with a photo of person and photo of a/c, t...	ALLYOOP	0	1255	Nov 7, 2007 by ALLYOOP
	Sgt. T L Lander or Landers (Preview) I am looking for information on the subject airman who was a member of my father's crew on the Dec. 2/1943 mission to Berlin. This was with 101 Squadron. Thanks Leslie	leslie	0	1047	Oct 27, 2007 by leslie
	Halifax crewmember Reginald Atkin (Preview) Hello; I am attemting to find information on this gentleman who flew in Halifaxes in WW2. He is the grandfather of a friend of mine. His name is Reginald Atkin. Of course, if a wartime friend of his hears about this inquiry, it would be really swell as well. :) Thank You	newton	3	1427	Oct 26, 2007 by matt
	Harry Callaghan - navigator (Preview) This photo is of 1624820 Harry Callaghan who trained as a navigator in Canada in 1943/44: he crewed up at no. 29 OTU in June '44 and joined 467 squadron in February 1945. Do any records exist that might give me some idea of...	ME453	0	1154	Oct 20, 2007 by ME453
	Debriefing Notes. (Preview) For the Operation to Meresburg (Leuna Oil Plant) 4/5 April 1945 part of a debriefing note is wtitten as follows. M/B heard to say at E-15 "Basement Flight Plan and don't drop any illuminating flares." I can understand the E-15 and flare part but can someone tell me what "Basement Flig...	William Heron	4	1311	Oct 19, 2007 by leslie
	Dr. Waldscmidt (Preview) Would anyone have information on Dr. Waldschmidt, one of the top interrogators of bomber crews at the Dulag Luft. He was a professor of Indiaology at Gottingen University. I have corresponded with Hanns-Claudius Schaarf, son of Hanns-Joachim Schaarf, master interrogator and reviewed the art...	leslie	0	1151	Oct 10, 2007 by leslie
	Dambuster Re-make news! (Preview) At long last some info on the new film.... Jackson to shoot where dam raid took offBy BEN FAWKES - The Dominion Post \| Wednesday, 12 September 2007 #masthead{overflow:visible;} Peter Jackson's Dambusters movie will be filmed at the site where the original bombers launched their famous assault on N...	matt	0	1144	Oct 7, 2007 by matt
	SHORT STIRLING CREW (Preview) Hy, I seek photographs of crews of bombers Short Stirling in front of their planes and in flying gears.... We find easily on the Net photographs of crew of Lancaster but those of Short Stirling are rather rare. Somebody can help me? Thank in advance.	DOGFIGHT	9	1650	Oct 2, 2007 by David Layne
	Information on air gunner (Preview) I am looking for information or direction to where I could find information on the following airman who was posted to 101Sqdn. from 1662 CU on October 9, 1943. Sgt. C.J. Poulton, Air Gunner, Service #1813936 In reviewing the Squadron ORB's for October, November and December, 1943, I have been unable...	leslie	1	1248	Oct 1, 2007 by ME453
	I thought the Canadian contingent would enjoy this. (Preview) This is taken from my father's "Wartime Log." It is dated 5 September 1944. That would have put him at Fallingbostel in Stalag Luft 357. The artist appears to be "Peter H. Griffith," he is not listed as a Bomber Command P.O.W. Can anyone enlighten me about him?	David Layne	0	1115	Sep 12, 2007 by David Layne
	Wellington bomber crash at Giant's Causeway, 1942 (Preview) http://nalil.blogspot.com/2007/09/bomber-crash-at-giants-causeway-2.html	Anonymous	0	1140	Sep 4, 2007 by Anonymous
	Attention Munro & belleisleloyalist (Preview) Gentlemen, I just wanted to make sure that you have contacted one another regarding your common interest in the 419 crew. If not email me at matt@bombercrew.com	matt	0	1010	Aug 30, 2007 by matt
	Nanton Lancaster Museum (Preview) Where is everybody; six days without a post forces me to keep checking my bank accounts for something to do. But today was different. Was at the Nanton Museum attending their "Salute to the Americans in the RCAF" event. Very well attended as more than 400 sat down to lunch. A lot of speech...	Pigeonbird	3	1138	Aug 27, 2007 by matt
	Lost Luftwaffe Ace found in Italy. (Preview) http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,145909,00.html?wh=wh	matt	0	1110	Aug 19, 2007 by matt
	No. 75 Base (Preview) Can anyone tell me if this base was part of 6 Group??? if so/if not what Squadrons were based there if any or was it a C.U.???? Thx.	William Heron	2	936	Aug 19, 2007 by William Heron
	No. 4 Group B.C. Insignia (Preview) Does anyone know of a site where there is a copy of this insignia that can be downloaded??????.	William Heron	4	1121	Aug 8, 2007 by matt
	Status of aircrew released from internment (Preview) I have a question regarding the status of aircrew who were interned in a neutral country during WW2 and subsequently released or exchanged prior to cessation of hostilities. My brother-in-law was the pilot of a Hudson, T9439, 161 (SD) Squadron Tempsford, that landed near Gothenburg Sweden on 1...	Ken MacLean	0	890	Aug 7, 2007 by Ken MacLean
	abbreviations (Preview) The Bomber Command War Diaries in one of their descriptions of minor operations states the following, "69 Mosquitoes to Berlin, 8 to Neuss, 58 R.C.M. Sorties" can anyone tell me what the letters R.C.M. stand for ???? Thx. Bill.	William Heron	4	939	Aug 6, 2007 by William Heron
	Memorials (Preview) Dear Matt: I wonder if I can get any assistance from you or your Forum members. It has to do with flags. In June of 2004, I was in the small hamlet of Chandelles in France. I was doing a Commemorative Service for a young Canadian Fighter Pilot who crashed there on January 28, 1944, after shooting down as m...	Pigeonbird	7	1347	Aug 5, 2007 by Pigeonbird
	Pigeonbird - Great Books (Preview) Hi John I just finished "The Lucky Pidgeon" and "Thank You Brother Irwin" and wanted you to know that I enjoyed them very much. There were not too many successful evaders like yourself and it is a unique and interesting story as well as a good read. Both books are well written an...	dawallace	5	1118	Jul 25, 2007 by Pigeonbird
	Video footage of the Short Stirling (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZi7XIF2SbY&mode=related&search	matt	0	936	Jul 18, 2007 by matt
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