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Oggie2620 · Oggie2620

My friend Barrie from Holland has contacted me to say that he has finally been given the go ahead to have a plaque placed to commemorate a 75 (NZ) Sqn crew. He needs to raise about Euro 1000 and hopes to have the unveiling on 22 July 2010 (and I am invited...along with both the Sqn Assns) Avro Lancaster B.I b...

Paul R. Huntley

Post to Adrian Van Zantvoort I am related to Gerald David Sharp Born July 4th 1917 killed in action June 23rd 1943 Re Halifax 427 Sqdn RAF DK 141 shot down 22/23 June 1943. He was the son of Harold John Sharp and Ada Sharp (nee Burden) who was the sister of my paternal grandmother Lucy Huntley (nee Burden)...

Billy · Billy

Trying to find any info on my father and uncle

Moon · Moon

Hello , P/O Barnett George Howell J/90983 from 432 RCAF sqdn was killed in Belgium on 30 december 1944, he's buried at the Jemeppe-sur-Sambre cemetery. Is there someone who has more info on the circumstances of his death. Regards

Moon · Moon

Hello , Is there someone who can help me with the first names off the following 429 sqdn crew : P/O Augusta F.K. RCAF Sgt Henderson A.H. F/O Potts W.H. RCAF Sgt Gear F.G. RCAFF/S Ladne...

Justplanedave · Justplanedave

Hello All, Looking for some information on 429 halifax crew - John SHEARDOWN. He was an Air Gunner (tail - I believe) mid 1944 to early 45. If anyone has ony info on hand about Sheardown and the plane he crewed - Serial No., Code etc, I'd love to hear from you. If not, I have the 429 ORB's on order so I will find...

blackadder · blackadder

Does anyone have any info. on these Sqd's my grandfather served with all of them as an N.C.O and Officer anything would be appericated. I know he was shot down over Burma,the only story he told me as he knew I had a strong connection to the military and wanted to enlist as soon as I was of age,he told me too tr...

blackadder · blackadder

My Grandfather Steven Thomas Warwick served from Nov11-1940 his last mission flown was Nov11-45 i know he flew Bristol Blenheim mk4's as well as Avor Ansons he served in Malta,Egypt,Burma,and Europe with #82sqd,#60sqd,#31sqd and #187sqd he is also a cattapiler club member . I'm looking for any in...

jamesinnewcastle · jamesinnewcastle

Hi All I'm conducting a mini-crash investigation into a Stirling Bomber that crashed early one morning at Dry Drayton in May 1941. The bomber missed my mother and aunt by about 50 yards. I have lots of questions relating to landing procedures that I can't get answered from my other research. Are you a...

matt · matt

Hi All, I am trying to determine the serial number of a halifax and the ranks and initials of its crew. F/L M. Edmonds was the navigator, Larsen was the pilot and the Halifax code was MP-T. Their tour of operations was from 21 Nov 1943 until 8 Aug 1944. I have a tremendous crew photo of them but only their la...

andy · andy

I am trying to trace the relatives of Sgt P J Bemrose who was the only survivor of the crew of Lancaster ED995 which was lost over Hameln Germany on the night of October 8th/9th 1943. ED995 carried my father through the whole of his first tour with 12 Squadron at Wickenby. I know Sgt Bemrose was captured an...

blackadder · blackadder

Sorry should have mentioned his rank and serial #'s Lac.Sgt Steven Warwick #1209377 Fl.Lt Steven Warwick #155843 he was promoted from the ranks.

AW · neil2726

I am trying to find out what became of H G Somers, a Canadian mid upper gunner with 460 Squadron in 1944. He did 3 missions with the Mullins crew but they were hit by a night fighter over Frankfurt in march 1944. The aircraft was badly damages and Somers baled out due to lack of oxygen and a fire. The remainin...

n finlay · n finlay

Hi, I'am posting this for information on the above mentioned Units in the Royal Air Force during the War There seems to be very little information available in the main stream of Publications on this Subject. As in my last post,You very Kindly pointed out two Units of my late Uncle's service with 2...

n finlay

Been the first time I've posted a request for information on a aircraft that was transferred from RAF Scampton in May 1943 to 1660 HCU. My late Uncle was a Pilot with 57 Squadron at Scampton,In May he was Transferred to 1660 HCU together with the Aircraft he flew in 57 Squadron. This Aircraft was Lancast...

matt · matt

Hi All, You may have noticed that the site was down for a few hours, this was due to the hosting company changing servers. The change has provided me with some new tools for the site that weren't available before so I am hoping to launch completely redesigned and enhanced website in the first 6 months of...

William Heron · William Heron

Can any of our forum members tell me what the rank would be of an airman (not aircrew) having the stripes of a corporal with some other insignia immediately above the srtipes, (??) as you would see on the sleeve of a Flt Sgt where you have the three stripes and a crown. If anyone knows what this rank is, can...

Uwe Benkel · Uwe Benkel

Hello, I am a new member in this forum. My name is Uwe Benkel and me and my parterns are doing research on missing crewmwmbers of WW II. Since 1989 we recovered the remains of more than 100 aircraft all over Germany and also the remains of more than 30 missing crewmembers. More details you will find on our h...

tartanwarrior · tartanwarrior

Hi I am looking for any information on my late father ie service number, sqn ect. all I know is that he was a rear gunner,a sgt. attached is a photo of him and his crew,first one on the left. many thanks Ferris

matt · matt

Hi all, Just wanted to let you know that bombercrew.com is now ranked first by google when using the search words "bomber crews". Pretty cool, we've come a long way! Thanks Matt

bill.longmore · bill.longmore

Hi, Happy New Year to all members. Where or how can I obtain a picture of the wartime uniform of a Flight Sergeant (Mid-Upper Gunner) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. I would be very grateful for any and all information. Thank you in advance. Bill

Fleming · Fleming

Can anyone tell me about operations named "sweepstake" apparently performed by non-operational H.C.U's (heavy conversion units). My father flew on one such mission while he was at HCU Lindholme on March 17th 1945. He flew Lancaster NG379 for 8 Hrs 20 mins. It was recorded in his logbook...

Kate

Hello Please can anyone help? I have just received my late Uncle's service records ( J.C. James) and they clearly indicate he was part of 186 squadron ( based at Stradishall), he was a navigator and the flight crash landed , sadly killing all on board at base after a night raid over the Kiel canal (...

alexander · alexander

)Hello, I'm looking after some information about a RCAF man named Kevin Doyle, R. 157865 I've an address dated from the 1940's: Kevin Doyle 2068 W. 6 th Avenue Vancouver, Br. Columbia Canada Was he a member of the crew of the Halifax LW-592, 432 Sqn???? Their aircraft was shot down...

thomasbairner · thomasbairner

I am looking for any information on above aircraft that flew out of Linton on Ouse, Yorkshire, England on 21st February, 1945 on an operation to Worms, S. Germany and failed to return. F/Lt. D. Sanderson and his crew were all killed. Crew was as follows Sgt J Wilson RAF F/O R. Smith RCAF F/OW. Gilmor...

APOLLO118 · APOLLO118

Please contact me, P/O John Adams brother Frederick Coulson Adams was Pilot for my Relative Sgt G.C.P. Sanderson RAFVR Who also lost his life on same Whitley Z6667 Bomber, 10 O.T.U. Abingdon, Many thanks, Ian.

William Heron · William Heron

Just wanted to wish ALL of our forum members a Merry Christmas, good health and a Happy and Prosperous 2011. Thanks to all who have helped me over this past year. Be safe over the holidays. Bill.

floydhayden · floydhayden

When researching Canadian crews in RCAF squadrons, I have noticed that many Flight Engineers were British. Was there a specific reason for this?

CT · CT

I have no information to my father's RAF service before serving at 576 squadron, Elsham Wolds, in Mar 1944; as he had been serving in the RAF for two years. It is possible he was previously at Hemswell but I have no confirmation. He would have been 19yrs of age then. Any information/ leads welcome. Th...

Mark_g44 · Mark_g44

I have been looking for a map of europe that a bomber crew would have used around 1944 i hav looked on the national archives and hav found nothing i hav also spent may hours going through lists of books in my local libary but still no luck can any one help me?

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	Kessel Memorial Plaque to go ahead kessel lancaster hk569 75 Sqn (Preview) My friend Barrie from Holland has contacted me to say that he has finally been given the go ahead to have a plaque placed to commemorate a 75 (NZ) Sqn crew. He needs to raise about Euro 1000 and hopes to have the unveiling on 22 July 2010 (and I am invited...along with both the Sqn Assns) Avro Lancaster B.I b...	Oggie2620	1	3203	Apr 6, 2011 by avane
	Sgt G.D.Sharp Bomaimer RAF RCAF 427 Sqdn DK141 from Marnhull,Dorset .UK . (Preview) Post to Adrian Van Zantvoort I am related to Gerald David Sharp Born July 4th 1917 killed in action June 23rd 1943 Re Halifax 427 Sqdn RAF DK 141 shot down 22/23 June 1943. He was the son of Harold John Sharp and Ada Sharp (nee Burden) who was the sister of my paternal grandmother Lucy Huntley (nee Burden)...	Paul R. Huntley	3	1378	Apr 1, 2011 by Anonymous
	F/S Gerald Wells and Sgt William Wells (Preview) Trying to find any info on my father and uncle	Billy	1	1139	Mar 12, 2011 by Anonymous
	P/O Barnett George Howel J/90983 (Preview) Hello , P/O Barnett George Howell J/90983 from 432 RCAF sqdn was killed in Belgium on 30 december 1944, he's buried at the Jemeppe-sur-Sambre cemetery. Is there someone who has more info on the circumstances of his death. Regards	Moon	3	1342	Mar 11, 2011 by Moon
	429 crew first names (Preview) Hello , Is there someone who can help me with the first names off the following 429 sqdn crew : P/O Augusta F.K. RCAF Sgt Henderson A.H. F/O Potts W.H. RCAF Sgt Gear F.G. RCAFF/S Ladne...	Moon	2	963	Mar 8, 2011 by Moon
	429 Squadron ORB's (Preview) Hello All, Looking for some information on 429 halifax crew - John SHEARDOWN. He was an Air Gunner (tail - I believe) mid 1944 to early 45. If anyone has ony info on hand about Sheardown and the plane he crewed - Serial No., Code etc, I'd love to hear from you. If not, I have the 429 ORB's on order so I will find...	Justplanedave	5	4998	Mar 1, 2011 by Robin Sheardown
	Sqd#82,60,31&187 (Preview) Does anyone have any info. on these Sqd's my grandfather served with all of them as an N.C.O and Officer anything would be appericated. I know he was shot down over Burma,the only story he told me as he knew I had a strong connection to the military and wanted to enlist as soon as I was of age,he told me too tr...	blackadder	0	718	Feb 26, 2011 by blackadder
	My Grandfather (Preview) My Grandfather Steven Thomas Warwick served from Nov11-1940 his last mission flown was Nov11-45 i know he flew Bristol Blenheim mk4's as well as Avor Ansons he served in Malta,Egypt,Burma,and Europe with #82sqd,#60sqd,#31sqd and #187sqd he is also a cattapiler club member . I'm looking for any in...	blackadder	2	1284	Feb 24, 2011 by blackadder
	Were you a Bomber Pilot in WWII - Do You Know of Any? (Preview) Hi All I'm conducting a mini-crash investigation into a Stirling Bomber that crashed early one morning at Dry Drayton in May 1941. The bomber missed my mother and aunt by about 50 yards. I have lots of questions relating to landing procedures that I can't get answered from my other research. Are you a...	jamesinnewcastle	2	1064	Feb 23, 2011 by jamesinnewcastle
	Anyone Have Access to the 76 Sqn ORBs? (Preview) Hi All, I am trying to determine the serial number of a halifax and the ranks and initials of its crew. F/L M. Edmonds was the navigator, Larsen was the pilot and the Halifax code was MP-T. Their tour of operations was from 21 Nov 1943 until 8 Aug 1944. I have a tremendous crew photo of them but only their la...	matt	4	1529	Feb 21, 2011 by Oggie2620
	P J Bemose 12 Squadron Wickenby 1943 (Preview) I am trying to trace the relatives of Sgt P J Bemrose who was the only survivor of the crew of Lancaster ED995 which was lost over Hameln Germany on the night of October 8th/9th 1943. ED995 carried my father through the whole of his first tour with 12 Squadron at Wickenby. I know Sgt Bemrose was captured an...	andy	1	974	Feb 21, 2011 by Oggie2620
	My Grandfather2 (Preview) Sorry should have mentioned his rank and serial #'s Lac.Sgt Steven Warwick #1209377 Fl.Lt Steven Warwick #155843 he was promoted from the ranks.	blackadder	0	801	Feb 11, 2011 by blackadder
	H G - Somers - 460 Squadron (Preview) I am trying to find out what became of H G Somers, a Canadian mid upper gunner with 460 Squadron in 1944. He did 3 missions with the Mullins crew but they were hit by a night fighter over Frankfurt in march 1944. The aircraft was badly damages and Somers baled out due to lack of oxygen and a fire. The remainin...	neil2726	8	2750	Feb 8, 2011 by AW
	Recommendations and Advice on Possible Publications on HCUs and OTUs (Preview) Hi, I'am posting this for information on the above mentioned Units in the Royal Air Force during the War There seems to be very little information available in the main stream of Publications on this Subject. As in my last post,You very Kindly pointed out two Units of my late Uncle's service with 2...	n finlay	4	996	Feb 8, 2011 by n finlay
	1660 HCU 1943-1944 (Preview) Been the first time I've posted a request for information on a aircraft that was transferred from RAF Scampton in May 1943 to 1660 HCU. My late Uncle was a Pilot with 57 Squadron at Scampton,In May he was Transferred to 1660 HCU together with the Aircraft he flew in 57 Squadron. This Aircraft was Lancast...	n finlay	4	3130	Feb 6, 2011 by n finlay
	Site Repairs (Preview) Hi All, You may have noticed that the site was down for a few hours, this was due to the hosting company changing servers. The change has provided me with some new tools for the site that weren't available before so I am hoping to launch completely redesigned and enhanced website in the first 6 months of...	matt	2	852	Jan 28, 2011 by manxix
	R.A.F. Rank (Preview) Can any of our forum members tell me what the rank would be of an airman (not aircrew) having the stripes of a corporal with some other insignia immediately above the srtipes, (??) as you would see on the sleeve of a Flt Sgt where you have the three stripes and a crown. If anyone knows what this rank is, can...	William Heron	9	1338	Jan 20, 2011 by William Heron
	Short Stirling III EE 893 JN-N - crashed 5./6. September 1943 (Preview) Hello, I am a new member in this forum. My name is Uwe Benkel and me and my parterns are doing research on missing crewmwmbers of WW II. Since 1989 we recovered the remains of more than 100 aircraft all over Germany and also the remains of more than 30 missing crewmembers. More details you will find on our h...	Uwe Benkel	0	659	Jan 16, 2011 by Uwe Benkel
	Information on George Christie Walker (Preview) Hi I am looking for any information on my late father ie service number, sqn ect. all I know is that he was a rear gunner,a sgt. attached is a photo of him and his crew,first one on the left. many thanks Ferris	tartanwarrior	3	1094	Jan 13, 2011 by tartanwarrior
	#1 Ranking! (Preview) Hi all, Just wanted to let you know that bombercrew.com is now ranked first by google when using the search words "bomber crews". Pretty cool, we've come a long way! Thanks Matt	matt	9	1294	Jan 10, 2011 by Keechly
	Uniform (Preview) Hi, Happy New Year to all members. Where or how can I obtain a picture of the wartime uniform of a Flight Sergeant (Mid-Upper Gunner) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. I would be very grateful for any and all information. Thank you in advance. Bill	bill.longmore	1	868	Jan 10, 2011 by Starman 1957
	Operation "sweepstake" (Preview) Can anyone tell me about operations named "sweepstake" apparently performed by non-operational H.C.U's (heavy conversion units). My father flew on one such mission while he was at HCU Lindholme on March 17th 1945. He flew Lancaster NG379 for 8 Hrs 20 mins. It was recorded in his logbook...	Fleming	2	1640	Jan 9, 2011 by Fleming
	my late Uncle (Preview) Hello Please can anyone help? I have just received my late Uncle's service records ( J.C. James) and they clearly indicate he was part of 186 squadron ( based at Stradishall), he was a navigator and the flight crash landed , sadly killing all on board at base after a night raid over the Kiel canal (...	Kate	13	3815	Jan 6, 2011 by Anonymous
	Kevin Doyle 432 Sqn ??? (Preview) )Hello, I'm looking after some information about a RCAF man named Kevin Doyle, R. 157865 I've an address dated from the 1940's: Kevin Doyle 2068 W. 6 th Avenue Vancouver, Br. Columbia Canada Was he a member of the crew of the Halifax LW-592, 432 Sqn???? Their aircraft was shot down...	alexander	11	2596	Jan 5, 2011 by Anonymous
	408 squadron , Halifax V11 NP-711 coded EQ-O (Preview) I am looking for any information on above aircraft that flew out of Linton on Ouse, Yorkshire, England on 21st February, 1945 on an operation to Worms, S. Germany and failed to return. F/Lt. D. Sanderson and his crew were all killed. Crew was as follows Sgt J Wilson RAF F/O R. Smith RCAF F/OW. Gilmor...	thomasbairner	5	1173	Jan 5, 2011 by Bill Walker
	P/O John Adams - 550 Squadron. Brian Goodwin, Linda Ibrom. (Preview) Please contact me, P/O John Adams brother Frederick Coulson Adams was Pilot for my Relative Sgt G.C.P. Sanderson RAFVR Who also lost his life on same Whitley Z6667 Bomber, 10 O.T.U. Abingdon, Many thanks, Ian.	APOLLO118	2	2016	Jan 1, 2011 by Anonymous
	Christmas 2010 (Preview) Just wanted to wish ALL of our forum members a Merry Christmas, good health and a Happy and Prosperous 2011. Thanks to all who have helped me over this past year. Be safe over the holidays. Bill.	William Heron	8	1127	Dec 31, 2010 by Doering
	RCAF Crews Question (Preview) When researching Canadian crews in RCAF squadrons, I have noticed that many Flight Engineers were British. Was there a specific reason for this?	floydhayden	2	1141	Dec 30, 2010 by Bill Walker
	INFO sought Re; Flt Sgt Brian Warren (Gunner) (Preview) I have no information to my father's RAF service before serving at 576 squadron, Elsham Wolds, in Mar 1944; as he had been serving in the RAF for two years. It is possible he was previously at Hemswell but I have no confirmation. He would have been 19yrs of age then. Any information/ leads welcome. Th...	CT	0	975	Dec 24, 2010 by CT
	Help needed to find map of Europe (Preview) I have been looking for a map of europe that a bomber crew would have used around 1944 i hav looked on the national archives and hav found nothing i hav also spent may hours going through lists of books in my local libary but still no luck can any one help me?	Mark_g44	19	2997	Dec 19, 2010 by AW
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