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Richiemurray


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Hi everyone.

Am currently serching for info on my partners grandfather...

Sgt John Stuart - A/G
(orig Lennoxtown, Glasgow)

Wellington BK432 AL-S

KIA/MIA Jan 21/22 1943 off the coast of Holland at Roptazijl (north of Helingen)

Particularly after photographs of Sgt Stuart, the crew or aircraft if they exist.

Many thanks to one and all

Lest We Forget...


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Bill Walker


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This aircraft took off at East Moor at 16:56, and was shot down by navy flak during a mine laying mission to the "Nectarine" area, off the Fresian Islands. The aircraft crashed at 18:36 UK time. I have seen the crash location reported as " into the Waddenzee off Roptazijl".

The complete crew was:
F/O I. Johnson RNZAF KIA Pilot
Sgt C. Risingham RAF KIA Navigator
P/O I. Stirton RAF KIA Bomb Aimer
Sgt A. Dymick RAF KIA Wireless Op
Sgt J. Stuart RAF KIA Rear Gunner


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Richiemurray


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Hi Bill.

Thanks very much for the information.

Confirms our current information

The illusive search continues... as it was the squadrons maiden mission it seems as though the tradition of photographing crew or their aircraft hadnt taken hold yet.

They would never have imagined at the time just how important a tradition this would become... and what clues it would provide for generations to come.

For now our search continues...

Lest we forget.

Richard and Rebekah



-- Edited by Richiemurray on Wednesday 14th of July 2010 06:51:46 PM

-- Edited by Richiemurray on Wednesday 14th of July 2010 06:52:08 PM

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MikeH


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Hi,

there is a photo of F/O Johnson RNZAF on the site below.

Mike H.


http://www.429sqn.ca/429sqnphotos.htm



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Richiemurray


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Hi Mike.

Thanks for the information/link.

Greg's 429 website was instrumental in us begining our search - a wealth of info!!!

Would you believe we've now actually managed to get hold of small piece of the only remaining part of their aircraft.
What a truly magical piece of her family history... 

Alas, a photo still eludes us, but onwards and upwards.

Thanks again Mike

Richard

Lest we forget...

 



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The Family of John Stuart

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Please be advised that the family of Sgt John Stuart request that you discontinue this forum.

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Richiemurray


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Unfortunatley, due to personal reasons I will no longer be conducting reserach on behalf of my ex-partner Rebekah Stuart-Wilson.

My sincere thanks goes to all those who have offered help and information over the last few years.

If you have any further information please contact rebekah.stuartwilson@northshorecity.govt.nz

Regards
Richard

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