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William Heron · William Heron

Just signed in to wish ALL our forum members all the best for 2009.

Dec 30, 2008 · K for Kitty Crew

Hi to Matt and all regulars to this forum. As another year has gone by, there has been many great topics and answers provided. I would like to take this opportunity to say a special thanks to the ex-crew members that grace this forum. Taken a step further, many thanks to people like John A Neal, 'Pidgeonb...

jon herron · jon herron

I have been researching my Dads uncle Leading Aircraftman Chistopher Thomas McClure who was serving in 502 Sqdn and was killed when his Avro Anson crashed in a snowstorm in the Rhyl/Prestatyn area while returning to RAF Aldergrove on the 19th January 1940. we have some information 19/01/40 No.502...

Linda · Linda

On December 10th,Ben Marceau,(the sole survivor of the Fern crew of 434 squadron,shot down over Essen on 11th March 1945) ,sadly passed away. It was my privilege to have been corresponding with Ben for many years after i had contributed to the story of the Fern crew and their loss,my late father hav...

matt · matt

Hi All! Just wanted let everyone know that I am finally back online after a 3 month hiatus. I've got quite a bit of catching up do! Cheers! matt

Stirlingpilot · Stirlingpilot

Hi Folks, Just like to say hello and introduce sites for your interest. They are Stirling Pilot (http://www.stirlingpilot.org.uk) a tribute to a 149 Sqdn crew and other Stirling crews. Many Canadians, Aus and NZ crews mentioned and pictures of Lancs leaving middleton St George to return to Canad...

Halifaxbomber · Halifaxbomber

Anyone advise me on this subject - Say when training with a Heavy conversion Unit, doing circuits in a Halifax, how long after take off would the bomb aimer take his position, or would he have other duties to attend to first Jim

Guy · Guy

Wednesday the 26th November saw the passing of yet another one of these gallant airmen, when my Grandfather passed away. He started the war in a TA Heavy Artillery regiment and went through Belgium and the withdrawal through Dunkerque. He then spent time in coastal batteries in the south west which h...

dave · dave

Hi All, New to this board and wondered if anyone had any background on the above aircraft....Was the plane ever recovered etc...... The background to this is that I have the Medals of one Sgt E J C Porter who was aircrew on this Halifax when it was shot down. I can see that he was in crew 60 at Croft, was 19 yea...

Halifaxbomber · Halifaxbomber

Been asked by a buddy regarding the following, any ideas anyone - ''''United States B-17, serial 42-5483. As I understand it was being lent to my grandfather's crew, as theirs was grounded (don't know the specifics on that). They were downed (can't find how). Pilot was WIA/POW, and 5 others (my gra...

paul · paul

Hi guys, My dad would like to Know how many Halifax bombers there are left in the world and where are they located. Cheers Paul

Pigeonbird · Pigeonbird

This was my reply to a story on skydiving in the McGill News, Fall 2008 issue. Hope you have a French Dictionary handy. Dear Sir: I have just read the story by Bruce Gravel in the Fall 2008 issue where he describes his first attempt at skydiving. Had I known there was such a school in the McGill area, when...

Halifaxbomber · Halifaxbomber

I can really recommend the December edition of 'Fly Past' magazine, bet most of you get it anyway, 36 page tribute to the Halifax, mostly relating to the Friday 13th re-creation at Elvington, but a very good read and worth getting Jim

bacon · bacon

Good day, I'm doing a research. I'm on a flying course in Portage la Prairie MB. We are reproducing some WWII nose art on our aircraft. I was given OW-Q, I found alot of info, but cannot find the crew of the A/C. If anybody as any info, or would know where I can find that kind of information, please let me...

Anonymous

Hello , im trying to find out about my late father he was born in the liverpool area in october 1922 , i belive he was a rear gunner in a lancaster bomber , he died in 1993 , im trying to find out more about his time in the RAF , if you can help please let me know ,,,thanks

Anonymous

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/rafbombercommand/

smudgersmith · smudgersmith

Hi, Is there a manufacture serial range for the Lancaster modified to take the 8000lb & 12000lb BLAST bomb. I do not mean the aircraft used by 617 & 9 Sqdn. Was there a block of Lanc's off the production line with the enlarge bomb-bay. ? Regards Steve

paul · paul

Hi all, I have taken photos of my dads (Tim Tyler) flying log. Which includes operations with 408, 427, 434 and 420 sqdns. I would be happy to send copies to anyone who may find this interesting. here are a few samples. Cheers Paul -- Edited by paul at 05:11, 2008-11-02 -- Edited by paul at 05:23, 2008-11...

smudgersmith · smudgersmith

Gents, Chris Ward & I have just published an history of No.3 Group RAF Bomber Command. Available from Pen & Sword. Hope it does the group justice. ! Regards Steve

paul · paul

Hi all, Im trying to find out if there is anyone out there who remembers my Dad, Jim Tim Tyler. He was a Flt Engineer on Halifax bombers during the war. He was on the following Squadrons. 408 Squadron Nov 1942 till May 43 RAF Leeming 427 Squadron May 1943 till June 43 R...

Halifaxbomber · K for Kitty Crew

Regarding the news of a Bomber Command Memorial to be constructed in England, that represents all those that payed to ultimate sacrifice .............. Not before time, very little, very late but at least some recognition. A medal regarding Bomber Command for those who served, would be just reco...

Linda · FAS

I would like to say thank you to your site and the contribution by Jack Taylor/Linda Ibrom about Sergeant Jack Squire. I have been researching my family history and in particular the fate of my father's first cousin, Flt Sgt Desmond Widdows. All I knew about him from family stories was that he died on...

matt · matt

This one is really sad, as Charley used to do the commentry for the Hamilton airshow as well as the Russell Group airshow just this past year. He was very sharp and you'd never guess his age, his recollection for detail was incredible. He'll surely be missed. OBITUARY TheStar.com | Canada | Charley Fox...

Linda · Linda

In today's Daily Mail here in England,an amazing and touching story which illustrates so well the bonds and friendships of Bombercrews even to this day.A real tribute to the values which thankfully still remain. Well done P/O Reg. Wilson! Coincidentally,a photo of P/O Eric Church,the wireles...

leslie · leslie

I have just finished reading an incredible book titled Almost a Lifetime by John McMahon. It is his story of his life in StalagVIIIB and on the Death March across Germany. It is a book written with such passion and emotion that you believe you are there with them and parts of it will bring tears to your e...

Linda · Linda

On behalf of some Dutch researchers,this object was found and dug up at the crash site of Lancaster LL840 In Holland which crashed on June 22nd 1944(Squadron Leader Cole and crew) This object is 1 and a half inches(62mm) in diameter and 1 inch thick.It weighs 650 Gramms. The markings are 17Q above the c...

Guy · Guy

Hi, In this photo of a 195 Squadron Aircraft which my grandfather flew (classic aircraft) there appears to be a bar under the F on the aircraft's nose. I am guessing from the photo that this is the same colour as the F but am unsure w...

Linda · Linda

This is a request on behalf of the son of an air gunner-William Martin Lane RCAF.He is trying to establish a Squadron that his father served in.(does anyone recognise anyone in the photo?) Also can anyone tell me anything re the photo of the Lancaster,with "Nancy" written on the side?

Halifaxbomber · jettisoning

The Times Great Escape tunneller Eric Dowling dies aged 92Simon de Bruxelles div#related-article-links p a, div#related-article-links p a:visited { color:#06c; } Eric Digger Dowling, who forged passports, made maps and helped to dig the one tunnel that the Germans did not discover before the G...

Halifaxbomber · Halifaxbomber

Hi all, looking forward to some interesting topics, i'm mad on the RAF and in particular the good old Halifax Bomber, I live right in the heart of nr 4 group bomber command country, so loads of old airfields to research, right on the doorstep, well almost of the Yorkshire Air Museum as well. Many of you ma...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	2009 (Preview) Just signed in to wish ALL our forum members all the best for 2009.	William Heron	3	914	Jan 1, 2009 by matt
	Would like to acknowledge our ex crew members ....... (Preview) Hi to Matt and all regulars to this forum. As another year has gone by, there has been many great topics and answers provided. I would like to take this opportunity to say a special thanks to the ex-crew members that grace this forum. Taken a step further, many thanks to people like John A Neal, 'Pidgeonb...	K for Kitty Crew	4	1041	Dec 30, 2008 by Pigeonbird
	hello from a newbie (Preview) I have been researching my Dads uncle Leading Aircraftman Chistopher Thomas McClure who was serving in 502 Sqdn and was killed when his Avro Anson crashed in a snowstorm in the Rhyl/Prestatyn area while returning to RAF Aldergrove on the 19th January 1940. we have some information 19/01/40 No.502...	jon herron	3	1257	Dec 29, 2008 by William Heron
	Farewell-Ben Marceau RCAF (Preview) On December 10th,Ben Marceau,(the sole survivor of the Fern crew of 434 squadron,shot down over Essen on 11th March 1945) ,sadly passed away. It was my privilege to have been corresponding with Ben for many years after i had contributed to the story of the Fern crew and their loss,my late father hav...	Linda	0	926	Dec 29, 2008 by Linda
	Back On Line! (Preview) Hi All! Just wanted let everyone know that I am finally back online after a 3 month hiatus. I've got quite a bit of catching up do! Cheers! matt	matt	3	917	Dec 17, 2008 by matt
	Hello from a Newie. (Preview) Hi Folks, Just like to say hello and introduce sites for your interest. They are Stirling Pilot (http://www.stirlingpilot.org.uk) a tribute to a 149 Sqdn crew and other Stirling crews. Many Canadians, Aus and NZ crews mentioned and pictures of Lancs leaving middleton St George to return to Canad...	Stirlingpilot	4	1141	Dec 12, 2008 by Stirlingpilot
	Bomber Crew Training (Preview) Anyone advise me on this subject - Say when training with a Heavy conversion Unit, doing circuits in a Halifax, how long after take off would the bomb aimer take his position, or would he have other duties to attend to first Jim	Halifaxbomber	2	1036	Dec 11, 2008 by Halifaxbomber
	F/LT Ken Sidford - 195 Sqn (Preview) Wednesday the 26th November saw the passing of yet another one of these gallant airmen, when my Grandfather passed away. He started the war in a TA Heavy Artillery regiment and went through Belgium and the withdrawal through Dunkerque. He then spent time in coastal batteries in the south west which h...	Guy	4	1190	Dec 9, 2008 by leslie
	Halifax V LL-179 WL-K 434 Squadron (Preview) Hi All, New to this board and wondered if anyone had any background on the above aircraft....Was the plane ever recovered etc...... The background to this is that I have the Medals of one Sgt E J C Porter who was aircrew on this Halifax when it was shot down. I can see that he was in crew 60 at Croft, was 19 yea...	dave	11	3030	Nov 26, 2008 by Pigeonbird
	Downed B-17 (Preview) Been asked by a buddy regarding the following, any ideas anyone - ''''United States B-17, serial 42-5483. As I understand it was being lent to my grandfather's crew, as theirs was grounded (don't know the specifics on that). They were downed (can't find how). Pilot was WIA/POW, and 5 others (my gra...	Halifaxbomber	5	1030	Nov 25, 2008 by Moon
	How many Halifaxes are left (Preview) Hi guys, My dad would like to Know how many Halifax bombers there are left in the world and where are they located. Cheers Paul	paul	14	2501	Nov 21, 2008 by William Heron
	Skydiving (Preview) This was my reply to a story on skydiving in the McGill News, Fall 2008 issue. Hope you have a French Dictionary handy. Dear Sir: I have just read the story by Bruce Gravel in the Fall 2008 issue where he describes his first attempt at skydiving. Had I known there was such a school in the McGill area, when...	Pigeonbird	5	1333	Nov 20, 2008 by Pigeonbird
	Magazine (Preview) I can really recommend the December edition of 'Fly Past' magazine, bet most of you get it anyway, 36 page tribute to the Halifax, mostly relating to the Friday 13th re-creation at Elvington, but a very good read and worth getting Jim	Halifaxbomber	6	848	Nov 19, 2008 by Anonymous
	OW-Q Queen of Spades 426 Sqn (Preview) Good day, I'm doing a research. I'm on a flying course in Portage la Prairie MB. We are reproducing some WWII nose art on our aircraft. I was given OW-Q, I found alot of info, but cannot find the crew of the A/C. If anybody as any info, or would know where I can find that kind of information, please let me...	bacon	1	826	Nov 18, 2008 by bacon
	MY DAD ALF CARTER BORN LIVERPOOL 1922 REAR GUNNER (Preview) Hello , im trying to find out about my late father he was born in the liverpool area in october 1922 , i belive he was a rear gunner in a lancaster bomber , he died in 1993 , im trying to find out more about his time in the RAF , if you can help please let me know ,,,thanks	Anonymous	2	995	Nov 10, 2008 by K for Kitty Crew
	Good Info at the Telegraph Website (Preview) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/rafbombercommand/	Anonymous	0	1043	Nov 7, 2008 by Anonymous
	Lancaster & the 8000lb bomb (Preview) Hi, Is there a manufacture serial range for the Lancaster modified to take the 8000lb & 12000lb BLAST bomb. I do not mean the aircraft used by 617 & 9 Sqdn. Was there a block of Lanc's off the production line with the enlarge bomb-bay. ? Regards Steve	smudgersmith	4	981	Nov 4, 2008 by smudgersmith
	Flt Engineers logbook (Preview) Hi all, I have taken photos of my dads (Tim Tyler) flying log. Which includes operations with 408, 427, 434 and 420 sqdns. I would be happy to send copies to anyone who may find this interesting. here are a few samples. Cheers Paul -- Edited by paul at 05:11, 2008-11-02 -- Edited by paul at 05:23, 2008-11...	paul	0	988	Nov 2, 2008 by paul
	New Book (Preview) Gents, Chris Ward & I have just published an history of No.3 Group RAF Bomber Command. Available from Pen & Sword. Hope it does the group justice. ! Regards Steve	smudgersmith	5	1014	Oct 27, 2008 by smudgersmith
	An old Vertran (Preview) Hi all, Im trying to find out if there is anyone out there who remembers my Dad, Jim Tim Tyler. He was a Flt Engineer on Halifax bombers during the war. He was on the following Squadrons. 408 Squadron Nov 1942 till May 43 RAF Leeming 427 Squadron May 1943 till June 43 R...	paul	5	1068	Oct 26, 2008 by Pigeonbird
	Bomber Command Memorial (Preview) Regarding the news of a Bomber Command Memorial to be constructed in England, that represents all those that payed to ultimate sacrifice .............. Not before time, very little, very late but at least some recognition. A medal regarding Bomber Command for those who served, would be just reco...	K for Kitty Crew	1	974	Oct 23, 2008 by Halifaxbomber
	Flt Sgt Desmond Widdows (Preview) I would like to say thank you to your site and the contribution by Jack Taylor/Linda Ibrom about Sergeant Jack Squire. I have been researching my family history and in particular the fate of my father's first cousin, Flt Sgt Desmond Widdows. All I knew about him from family stories was that he died on...	FAS	3	1000	Oct 22, 2008 by Linda
	We Lost Another Great one (Preview) This one is really sad, as Charley used to do the commentry for the Hamilton airshow as well as the Russell Group airshow just this past year. He was very sharp and you'd never guess his age, his recollection for detail was incredible. He'll surely be missed. OBITUARY TheStar.com \| Canada \| Charley Fox...	matt	1	1199	Oct 21, 2008 by matt
	Bomber Pilot finds lost body of his comrade after 64 years-An amazing story of friendship (Preview) In today's Daily Mail here in England,an amazing and touching story which illustrates so well the bonds and friendships of Bombercrews even to this day.A real tribute to the values which thankfully still remain. Well done P/O Reg. Wilson! Coincidentally,a photo of P/O Eric Church,the wireles...	Linda	2	1744	Oct 17, 2008 by Linda
	Book Review (Preview) I have just finished reading an incredible book titled Almost a Lifetime by John McMahon. It is his story of his life in StalagVIIIB and on the Death March across Germany. It is a book written with such passion and emotion that you believe you are there with them and parts of it will bring tears to your e...	leslie	1	895	Oct 17, 2008 by Halifaxbomber
	Help in identifying object found at crash site of Lancaster in Holland (Preview) On behalf of some Dutch researchers,this object was found and dug up at the crash site of Lancaster LL840 In Holland which crashed on June 22nd 1944(Squadron Leader Cole and crew) This object is 1 and a half inches(62mm) in diameter and 1 inch thick.It weighs 650 Gramms. The markings are 17Q above the c...	Linda	4	1424	Oct 16, 2008 by Anonymous
	What is this Red Bar on Lancaster nose ? (Preview) Hi, In this photo of a 195 Squadron Aircraft which my grandfather flew (classic aircraft) there appears to be a bar under the F on the aircraft's nose. I am guessing from the photo that this is the same colour as the F but am unsure w...	Guy	13	1491	Oct 9, 2008 by smudgersmith
	Can anyone identify air gunner and Lancaster? (Preview) This is a request on behalf of the son of an air gunner-William Martin Lane RCAF.He is trying to establish a Squadron that his father served in.(does anyone recognise anyone in the photo?) Also can anyone tell me anything re the photo of the Lancaster,with "Nancy" written on the side?	Linda	7	1961	Oct 8, 2008 by Linda
	great escape veteran dies (Preview) The Times Great Escape tunneller Eric Dowling dies aged 92Simon de Bruxelles div#related-article-links p a, div#related-article-links p a:visited { color:#06c; } Eric Digger Dowling, who forged passports, made maps and helped to dig the one tunnel that the Germans did not discover before the G...	jettisoning	1	1290	Oct 6, 2008 by Halifaxbomber
	Another Halifax Air Gunner Joining (Preview) Hi all, looking forward to some interesting topics, i'm mad on the RAF and in particular the good old Halifax Bomber, I live right in the heart of nr 4 group bomber command country, so loads of old airfields to research, right on the doorstep, well almost of the Yorkshire Air Museum as well. Many of you ma...	Halifaxbomber	0	1170	Oct 6, 2008 by Halifaxbomber
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