WO² Cyril S. Barzacle (RCAF) evasion report

Decobeck · Aircraftsman 1st Class

WO² Cyril S. Barzacle (RCAF) evasion report

Pigeonbird · Air Commodore

Was Barzacle a member of R.A.F.E.S. as I was? I had a copy of their member dossier until yesterday, but just donated it to the new Air Force Wing of the Calgary Military Museums. But I do not recall his name from my scanning through the pages.

John

Decobeck · Aircraftsman 1st Class

Hi John,
Well, I don't know whether Barzacle was a member of the R.A.F.E.S. after the war. I know this airman (navigator) was the only surviving crew member of his Halifax when shot down. And I saw his name misspelled more than once (Barzeele or Barzacle).

Régis

matt · Air Vice Marshall

The 431 ORB has yielded the following:

It appears as though his crew posted into 431 sqn on April 21, 1944 from 1664 HCU. They flew one operation to Montzen on April 27th prior to being shot down.

On Sept 13/44 "word was received that J86427 P/O C.S Barzeele arrived in the United Kingdom on 10th Sept 1944 and reclassified safe."

'm afraid that is the extent of it.

Decobeck · Aircraftsman 1st Class

Hi Matt,

Many thanks for these information.

Régis

Pigeonbird · Air Commodore

Regis

Just saw an E-mail address that is for a book outlining the R.C.A.F. P.O.W.'s and Evaders. You might want to try rafproject@hotmail.com to see if they have Cyril S. Barzacle listed. I have not even looked to see if I am on the list.

John

alexander · Wing Commander

Hello Regis,

You've probably already checked the site of the Comete Line....if you haven't well check then here.

http://www.cometeline.org/ficheD012.html

Regards,

Alexander

Date: Feb 24, 2010

My uncle, Flying Officer Stuart Preston was the Bomb Aimer on that aircraft. I have a letter written by Barzeele describing the night they were shot down, but have not seen the evader report.

richard.k · Flight Sergeant

For John. Do you have a photo of the crew or can you identify your uncle in a photo.
Thanks. Richard

Date: Feb 28, 2010

Not sure how to insert photos, but if you send an email to jdpresto@magma.ca, I would be happy to provide to you.

Date: Nov 4, 2011

I understand you've been talking to my brother Bill and you've done a considerable amount of research regarding my father. One man who would know everything about my father's service would be a man by the name of Bud Walter, I know at one time he lived in California, and was a pilot for United Airlines. I myself am very involved with the Canadian Military through my business supporting various Military functions. If you would ever like to contact me my address is barzeele@gmail.com or my cell 306-361-6570 or my home number 306-652-1789

Date: Jul 2, 2012

I found an old handwritten note in my mother's records. The note mentions:

"We wish to thank you for your kindness to us. May you enjoy your freedom for years to come.
Your friends
CSBarzeele (RCAF)
Lester M. Hutchinson U.S.A.A.F.
James Burton (R.A.F.)"

That is all I have and my mother has passed away. She lived on a farm in Vieux-Genappe, Belgium during the war.

Henry

Date: Jul 15, 2012

Hi I posted some additional information on the website.

Best regards

Henry Defalque

John Preston · Aircraftsman 1st Class

I know that it has been many years, but my question is for Henry Defalque. What website did he post some information on?

John Preston