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Justplanedave


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Hello,

I recently came into possession of a an original WW2 era crew photo. It is a Mosquito crew by their plane, 'Lady Luck'. Both crew appear to be wearing DFC ribbons and the pilot is Canadian - wearing Canada shoulder flashes.

I have been surfing the net attempting to identify these men but have had no luck. The back of the photo has in pencil, UK17472.

Thanks if you can assist and steer me in the right direction.
The photo came to me from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Not sure if one of these two lived there, or it came from either's family.

Thanks,
Dave.

mossie crew1.jpgmossie crew2.jpg

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Bill Walker


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418 Sdn RCAF had a Mosquito named "Lady Luck", NT137, TH-T. Usual crew was pilot Jack H. Phillips, DFC, RCAF and navigator F/O Bernard M. Job, RAFVR. The aircraft was with the squadron from late 1944 up to disbandment in September 1945.

-- Edited by Bill Walker on Sunday 12th of September 2010 11:04:51 AM

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Justplanedave


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Thanks Bill,

My searches didn't bring up your sight, I never even thought to check there.  I'll start with that and see where I can go with it. I'll try and contact Russ Bannock - he may recall these gentlemen for sure.
Thanks.
Dave




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AW


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Dave,
 From a recent picture of Jack Phillips i've found, it looks like he's your man. If you can let me have your email address via my whiteboard, i'll send it on.

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AlanW
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That is Jack Phillips for sure.

My Grandmother (Jacks sister) will get a real kick out of it

Thanks for sharing!

 

Patrick



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THE PHOTO IS OF JACK PHILLIPS ON THE RIGHT AND BERNARD JOB ON THE LEFT, I AM RESERCHING BERNARD WHO IS ALIVE AND IN A NURSEING HOME IN WORCESTERSHIRE.

ENY INFORMATION WOULD BE HELPFULL



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Gail


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I think I might be able to help you I have a resident in my nursing home of the same name you are looking for who had a DFC and I think he  is your man but for confidentiality I need to be careful can you give me some info so I can match what we have researched to what we know then I know we might have the same man



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