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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...

William Heron · William Heron

Some time ago I saw a posting on our forum where somone was asking about obtaining service records. I've forgotten the reply now and can't remember who had the posting. I'm trying to get the service records of an infantryman that served with the Manitoba Infantry Regiment and was killed very nearly at...

Guy · Guy

Hello, My grandfather was a pilot in 195 Squadron (Wratting Common) and shortly after the war wrote a book about an operation with the idea of recording a lot of the operational details which would get lost over time. I have transcribed this [excuse the few typo's] to make it available and if you are int...

jettisoning

Report in York Press Tribute to RAFs doomed bomber4:10pm Saturday 13th September 2008By Richard Harris » THEY died so that Britain would remain free. These were the stirring words behind a wreath-laying ceremony yesterday in memory of the crew of a Halifax bomber that crashed at Fulford Golf Club...

leslie · leslie

In my father's and his navigator's log book, on June 6/44 D-Day, the entry reads 2nd Front. There targets were in France. Would anyone have an idea of what 2nd Front refers to. Dad say's he can't really remember. Thanks Leslie

jettisoning

Report in York Press 03.09.08 Veteran airmans Tirpitz memories 7:00pm Tuesday 2nd September 2008 By Press reporter » A VETERAN of the 1942 campaign against the German battleship Tirpitz has returned to recall the raids at his wartime base in North Yorkshire - from which the attacks were launched. J...

DOGFIGHT · DOGFIGHT

Hi all, Can you help me to identify these men from 433 Squadron before take off from Hagen raid in the night of december 2-3 1944. I think it was Cook crew whose shot down this night..... Their bomber Halifax MZ807 crash in Alsace..... Thanks Dogfight

cz_raf · cz_raf

Hi all, I would like to inform you that my last book RCAF bylo jejich osudem was released. The book contains biographies of 3 RCAF airmen of Czechoslovak origin - Vladimir V. Havlicek, Vladimir J. Sopuch and Otto Najemnik - whose life stories are not so known. More information on my website http://cz-...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1205	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	3050	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	1044	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	2518	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	1347	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	860	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	842	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	1009	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	1061	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	1001	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	1000	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	1030	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	1087	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	989	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	1008	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	1213	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	1764	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	906	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	1441	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	1504	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	1973	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	1303	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	1181	Oct 6, 2008 by Halifaxbomber
	Obtaining Service Records (Preview) Some time ago I saw a posting on our forum where somone was asking about obtaining service records. I've forgotten the reply now and can't remember who had the posting. I'm trying to get the service records of an infantryman that served with the Manitoba Infantry Regiment and was killed very nearly at...	William Heron	4	989	Sep 30, 2008 by William Heron
	F for Fox (Preview) Hello, My grandfather was a pilot in 195 Squadron (Wratting Common) and shortly after the war wrote a book about an operation with the idea of recording a lot of the operational details which would get lost over time. I have transcribed this [excuse the few typo's] to make it available and if you are int...	Guy	5	999	Sep 21, 2008 by ME453
	Halifax II JB863 Memorial Ceremony at Fulford Golf Club (Preview) Report in York Press Tribute to RAFs doomed bomber4:10pm Saturday 13th September 2008By Richard Harris » THEY died so that Britain would remain free. These were the stirring words behind a wreath-laying ceremony yesterday in memory of the crew of a Halifax bomber that crashed at Fulford Golf Club...	jettisoning	0	1077	Sep 14, 2008 by jettisoning
	Log book entry (Preview) In my father's and his navigator's log book, on June 6/44 D-Day, the entry reads 2nd Front. There targets were in France. Would anyone have an idea of what 2nd Front refers to. Dad say's he can't really remember. Thanks Leslie	leslie	7	1316	Sep 4, 2008 by dawallace
	Halifax W1053 and the Tirpitz (Preview) Report in York Press 03.09.08 Veteran airmans Tirpitz memories 7:00pm Tuesday 2nd September 2008 By Press reporter » A VETERAN of the 1942 campaign against the German battleship Tirpitz has returned to recall the raids at his wartime base in North Yorkshire - from which the attacks were launched. J...	jettisoning	0	937	Sep 3, 2008 by jettisoning
	433 Squadron crew (Preview) Hi all, Can you help me to identify these men from 433 Squadron before take off from Hagen raid in the night of december 2-3 1944. I think it was Cook crew whose shot down this night..... Their bomber Halifax MZ807 crash in Alsace..... Thanks Dogfight	DOGFIGHT	3	1048	Aug 28, 2008 by richard.k
	New book about Czechoslovaks in the RCAF (Preview) Hi all, I would like to inform you that my last book RCAF bylo jejich osudem was released. The book contains biographies of 3 RCAF airmen of Czechoslovak origin - Vladimir V. Havlicek, Vladimir J. Sopuch and Otto Najemnik - whose life stories are not so known. More information on my website http://cz-...	cz_raf	0	809	Aug 26, 2008 by cz_raf
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