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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...

jettisoning

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?.

AllanGW2 · AllanGW

Firstly let me give you four extracts from the 460 Sqdn Operations Record Book: 3/4/43 Lancaster W4310 F. S/L Speake DFC on operation to Essen. Time down 2149 hrs.3/4/43 Lancaster W4210 C bar. F/O K Moore DFC on operation to Essen. Time down 0027 hrs. 4/4/43 Lancaster W4310 F. P/O Hudson DFC on oper...

Dale · Dale

Hi Matt, I have some photos of the Lancaster and others from a couple of Airshow's at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) wondering if you would like to have them for your website?. Drop me an email from my profile and let me know. Cheers Dale

matt · matt

http://www.gotoquiz.com/do_you_know_your_dambusters

Bob · Bob

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/ww2aircombat.asp

Munro · Munro

Dear friends, I´m looking for any info about this ww2 RCAF pilot. No other info about. thank you very much in advance Munro

matt · Steve Darlow

(I hope you own't mind me posting direct to your forum) I would like to inform you that the first issue of the online ezine FIGHTING HIGH is now available for download via the following link http://www.stevedarlow.co.uk/fightinghigh.htm FIGHTING HIGH pays tribute to the Allied airmen who won th...

William Heron · William Heron

I had occasion today to log onto the website for the Museum and found that the name has been officially changed from R.C.A.F. Memorial Museum to National Air Force Museum of Canada. I didn't know if our forum members were aware of it so I thought I should pass it along.

William Heron · Steve Andrews

Just enquiring if anyone would remember a Mel Andrews from Toronto who served as a navigator in a Halifax flying first with 419, then 431 then 432. Their crew for the full tour was Jim Morrison, Pilot Andy Johnson, Gunner Tommy Hieland, Bomb Aimer John Lynk, Rear Gunner Bill Touchie, Wireless O...

Munro · Munro

Dear friends I´m looking for information about P/O Stephen PUSKAS, DFC (J86956) 429 Sq. Extremely helps me contact to people who knew him or to his family. thank you very much in advance Munro

alexander · alexander

Hello, Can somebody explain me the meaning of this code (book, documents?). I've found in a police report about the MZ-522 the next: The Air Force Code A. P. 1927 was taken by members of the Belgian Underground. HAPPY NEW YEAR Greetings from Belgium Alexander

HalifaxEQH · HalifaxEQH

Im looking for any information (flight route, photos of the crew, etc.) regarding to Lancaster R5544, coded QR-Z. It crashed near Düsseldorf on 02nd of June 1942 The crew: TOFIELD, GORDON LESLIE -> KIA LARTER, RONALD, PARTRIDGE -> KIA LESLIE JAMES -> KIA TITTERINGTON, JOHN -> KIA WALS...

alexander · alexander

Hello, I'm looking after some information about the career of F/O Loewen Dave H., J/27590, Bombaimer of 431 Sqn. He's now buried at the Schoonselhof Cemetery Antwerp, Belgium. Regards, Alexander

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...

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	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	914	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	1008	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	1075	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	1012	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	892	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	1253	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	1122	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	1330	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	1139	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	2202	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	860	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	1903	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	1353	Feb 11, 2008 by matt
	Lancaster W4310 query (Preview) Firstly let me give you four extracts from the 460 Sqdn Operations Record Book: 3/4/43 Lancaster W4310 F. S/L Speake DFC on operation to Essen. Time down 2149 hrs.3/4/43 Lancaster W4210 C bar. F/O K Moore DFC on operation to Essen. Time down 0027 hrs. 4/4/43 Lancaster W4310 F. P/O Hudson DFC on oper...	AllanGW	2	1377	Feb 4, 2008 by AllanGW2
	Lancaster Photos (Preview) Hi Matt, I have some photos of the Lancaster and others from a couple of Airshow's at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) wondering if you would like to have them for your website?. Drop me an email from my profile and let me know. Cheers Dale	Dale	0	1097	Feb 2, 2008 by Dale
	Fun Quiz on the Dambusters (Preview) http://www.gotoquiz.com/do_you_know_your_dambusters	matt	5	1539	Feb 1, 2008 by matt
	Air Combat Report 1939-45 (Preview) http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/ww2aircombat.asp	Bob	9	1551	Jan 19, 2008 by dawallace
	Peter Valdstyn (Preview) Dear friends, I´m looking for any info about this ww2 RCAF pilot. No other info about. thank you very much in advance Munro	Munro	3	1015	Jan 17, 2008 by Linda
	FIGHTING HIGH ezine (Preview) (I hope you own't mind me posting direct to your forum) I would like to inform you that the first issue of the online ezine FIGHTING HIGH is now available for download via the following link http://www.stevedarlow.co.uk/fightinghigh.htm FIGHTING HIGH pays tribute to the Allied airmen who won th...	Steve Darlow	1	1212	Jan 16, 2008 by matt
	R.C.A.F. Museum Trenton Ontario (Preview) I had occasion today to log onto the website for the Museum and found that the name has been officially changed from R.C.A.F. Memorial Museum to National Air Force Museum of Canada. I didn't know if our forum members were aware of it so I thought I should pass it along.	William Heron	1	1076	Jan 16, 2008 by matt
	Mel Andrews Air Navigator 419, 431,432 Sqdn (Preview) Just enquiring if anyone would remember a Mel Andrews from Toronto who served as a navigator in a Halifax flying first with 419, then 431 then 432. Their crew for the full tour was Jim Morrison, Pilot Andy Johnson, Gunner Tommy Hieland, Bomb Aimer John Lynk, Rear Gunner Bill Touchie, Wireless O...	Steve Andrews	4	1433	Jan 15, 2008 by William Heron
	P/O Stephen PUSKAS, DFC (Preview) Dear friends I´m looking for information about P/O Stephen PUSKAS, DFC (J86956) 429 Sq. Extremely helps me contact to people who knew him or to his family. thank you very much in advance Munro	Munro	0	1130	Jan 14, 2008 by Munro
	Question for John A. Neal: Royal Air Force Code of an aircraft (Preview) Hello, Can somebody explain me the meaning of this code (book, documents?). I've found in a police report about the MZ-522 the next: The Air Force Code A. P. 1927 was taken by members of the Belgian Underground. HAPPY NEW YEAR Greetings from Belgium Alexander	alexander	4	1764	Jan 3, 2008 by alexander
	Lancaster R5544, coded QR-Z (Preview) Im looking for any information (flight route, photos of the crew, etc.) regarding to Lancaster R5544, coded QR-Z. It crashed near Düsseldorf on 02nd of June 1942 The crew: TOFIELD, GORDON LESLIE -> KIA LARTER, RONALD, PARTRIDGE -> KIA LESLIE JAMES -> KIA TITTERINGTON, JOHN -> KIA WALS...	HalifaxEQH	1	1774	Jan 1, 2008 by Moon
	F/O Loewen Dave H. of 431 Sqn (Preview) Hello, I'm looking after some information about the career of F/O Loewen Dave H., J/27590, Bombaimer of 431 Sqn. He's now buried at the Schoonselhof Cemetery Antwerp, Belgium. Regards, Alexander	alexander	14	2671	Dec 28, 2007 by William Heron
	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	1197	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	1545	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	1177	Dec 9, 2007 by Anonymous
	Halifax LW-170 Update (Preview) http://www.57rescuecanada.com/ProgressReports/PReport21.htm	matt	0	1024	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	1591	Nov 26, 2007 by dawallace
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