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Extraordinary operations details regarding to all squadrons
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Further to my comments to Steve (Smudgersmith) I am of the opinion that basically all squadron / crews experienced extraordinary situations, moments of survival that we can only shake our heads in disbelief and think, how did they make through. This short story is from my (Joe Pollard) fathers fl...
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Missing aircraft trades
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I'm hoping some of our forum members might be able to point me the right direction here. Does anyone know if there is a site, Gov. Office, etc. that could be contacted where I could get the trades of some of the aircrew who flew with 431 Squadron? both N.C.O.'s and Officers that I'm missing. I have the serv...
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red arrows leaving scampton
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bbc on line news Red Arrows moving to new RAF base The Red Arrows will move to another base in the countyThe Red Arrows acrobatic aerial team is moving to a new RAF base in Lincolnshire, the BBC has learned. The county council has confirmed the team's base will move from RAF Scampton to RAF Waddington. Th...
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Bombsight Camera Information
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I'm hoping perhaps John Neal might be able to help with this one as an ex B/A. I recently came into possession of what I presume to be the Bombing Leader's records of how each camera performed on Op's. Against some aircraft the description "Fire Tracks" is noted, can someone please explain t...
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dambusters 65 years on
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bbc on line news Dambusters remembered 65 years on Lancasters launched bouncing bombs at the German damsA service and fly-past will be held later to mark the 65th anniversary of the World War II Dambusters mission. A Lancaster bomber will fly three times over Derwent Reservoir in Derbyshire, which...
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avro vulcan bomber
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from the bbc on-line news site : Historic bomber completes tests The Vulcan Bomber carried out several test flights A restored Cold War bomber has returned to its Leicestershire base after completing a series of test flights. Organisers want to fly the Vulcan during the summer air show season but mu...
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May 11, 2008
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Canadian Gov. may construct National Memorial for Bomber Command...
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Hello again, Check this link out, scroll to very bottom of page then back scroll till you find heading (last topic on page). "Motion to Urge Government to Recognize Service of Bomber Command in Liberation of Europe During World War II - Debate Adjourned" for discussion on Bomber Comman...
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Re-Created footage of a Lanc Crew
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I have no idea what this is from, I have been told it was a BBC series. If anyone knows for certain please advise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgOruLOKgEw&feature=related
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Rescue 57 forum going down... viruses
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Hello, Just went to Rescue 57 forum, new posting on there about site being plagued with viruses. Karl is working on new forum... You may want to disable or delete any links to that forum until new one is up. I'm sure will he will post here once he has new forum online. Alan
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Canada vs Britian (Governments) - how we show our respect for War Dead
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http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23477722-details/Pictures%20that%20should%20shame%20us%20all%20reveal%20the%20shabby%20way%20Britain%20treats%20its%20fallen%20heroes/arti...
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Wing Commander John Lionel Howe Fletcher 05218 RAF
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Hoping someone can help with yet another Wing Commander. Recent information from another site suggests this officer served with No.6 (Auxillary Group) Bomber Command from December 1938. Can anyone help with details on this officers early war-time career. Any details appreciated. Kind regards...
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Controversial Panel War Museum Ottawa
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Today I received my copy of the Halifax Aircraft Association report and it contained an article on the offening panel. I thought I would share it in case some of us were not aware that changes had been made. The following is what has been decided upon to replace the original.
Bomber Offensive.
The st...
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Tremendous Interview with F/O Keith of 427 Sqn
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The video is on the Kitchener-Waterloo Record's website and is well worth the 5 minutes to watch it. He recounts his aircraft being shot down and how he evaded captured as well what is left of his aircraft. http://news.therecord.com/videogallery/341872
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War in the Air
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I'm posting this knowing that not ALL will be able to access the channel on which this program will be airing (particularly our international forum participants ---- sorry) but it might be something to watch for in you area of TV progarming. Sunday night April 27th W.N.E.D Buffalo N.Y (CHANNEL 21) in...
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W/Cdr Peter Francis Dunham DFC
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Hoping for more luck than my post for W/Cdr Fenwick-Wilson. Does anyone out there have any information on the early RAF career of the above mentioned officer. In 1940 he was a L.A.C by the time of his death as commanding officer No.90 (B) Squadron he was a Wing Commander with a DFC. Also looking for a phot...
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yatesbury
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bbc news on line WWI hangars in restoration plan Houses are also being built on the site Air hangars in Wiltshire which were used in both World Wars are being restored at a cost of £3m. The airfield, at Yatesbury near Calne, is currently being redeveloped, with flats and houses also being built. It cont...
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Fighting High e-zine Issue 2 & W/Cdr Jacobs 408 Squadron
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Hi Firstly - to let everyone know that Issue 2 of Fighting High is now available to download via http://www.stevedarlow.co.uk/fhdownloadpage.htm Secondly - I recently made a visit to the Reichswald War Cemetery in Germany and came across the graves of Canadians Wing Commander David Jacobs DFC ,...
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Bomber Command Medal Petition
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I will try to get this posted once more, as it appears the first time was unsuccessful. The following is a very brief excerpt from a daily publication from the U.K. which I received Wed. April 16/2008. Some men found themselves fulfilling roles which tilted the averages dramatically against them. th...
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Bomber Command Campaign Medal Petition
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I received this email the other day and thought I would share it with the group.... HelloI am the daughter of Freddie Watts DFC who died last year aged 87. He served as a pilot on 617 Squadron and 630 Squadron during World War 2 and continued in the RAF until the 1960s. He always felt that Bomber Command...
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escape lines memorial society
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york press Veterans to thank wartime helpersBy Nadia Jefferson-BrownLord Crathorne at the unveiling of the Escape Lines Memorial Society's Helper Memorial, at Eden Camp, near Malton, in April 2006. Above, members of the society at a previous gathering VETERANS who escaped from occupied territ...
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W/Cdr Fenwick-Wilson AFC
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Does anyone who frequents the board have details on S/Ldr Royd Martin FENWICK-WILSON (34218) latter Wing Commander Fenwick-Wilson, AFC. I have details via Hugh Hallidays excellent site, I am after a photograph if possible and possible contact with his family. Can anyone help or point me in the rig...
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Lancaster-Manchester Archive - discussion group
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Hello, Found this web site the other day, it is a "discussion" site, plenty of photo's, topics, etc... All to do with Lanc's and Manchester's. On the right top corner you will see... Dicussions, Pages, and "Files" will take you to photos. http://groups.google.com/group/la...
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Betrayal of a Hero
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This article was in today's Daily Mail. What a sad,undignified and unnecessary end to such a brave man and a typical reflection on the state of some of our hospitals over here.
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90 sqdn crew feb-june 45
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Hi folks Was wondering if anyone might have any information on any of this crew. A.J.Edgecomb R190296 RCAF Pilot E.E.Church R176774 RCAF Navigator B.E.MacDonald J38798 RCAF Bomb Aimer N.G.V.Green R209654 RCAF WO/AIR W.J.Sjostrom R269610 RCAF Mid Gunner R.C.Goulier...
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Larry's Lancaster Archives.
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http://www.lancaster-archive.com/homeindex.htm -- Edited by David Layne at 15:06, 2008-04-06
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elvington air show
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from york press Elvington air show denies it is to be axed By Press reporterComment | Read Comments (1)The Red Arrows in action at Elvington THE Yorkshire Air Show has been cancelled this year and will now become a biennial event. Normally held at Elvington Airfield every August, the organisers have...
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RAF 90th Anniversary
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york press Celebrating 90 years of the RAFCommentTucano aeroplanes fly past York Minster THE 90th anniversary of the RAF was marked in style with a formation of aeroplanes flying over York Minster watched by hundreds of spectators. The RAF was formed on April 1, 1918, by amalgamating the Royal Flyi...
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Minelaying Lorient area april 1943
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Hello, I am looking for every information about minelaying "gardening" operations in the Lorient "artichoke" area from 01. april 1943 to 16. april 1943. squadrons,ORB, target maps, manuals, photos, reports Many thanks in advance and best regards from Germany! Calvado...
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F/O Funk RCAF
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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...
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Runnymede Memorial
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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...
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