166 Squadron RAF Kirmington Bomber Command.Help for researchers.

Date: Dec 26, 2016

RE: 166 Squadron RAF Kirmington Bomber Command.Help for researchers.

Christine · Aircraftsman 1st Class

Hi Barnsley,

Im looking for help with information on one of the Bomber Command crew that was shot down on 24/09/1944

His name was Sergeant Arthur Rollinson, he was my Mother in Laws brother, he died aged 21.

Any information you can give me would be most appreciated. Thank you X

ps I'm not sure why it says that I'm an aircraftsman 1st class, I didn't put that.

-- Edited by Christine on Thursday 29th of December 2016 05:27:03 AM

-- Edited by Christine on Thursday 29th of December 2016 05:27:34 AM

Erick · Aircraftsman 1st Class

Was your father, Sgt David Hubert Anderson, at Bircham Newton in November 1918?

Only just seen your post (sorry, a year later!) and I'm not sure if you're replying to my post (about my own father's time at Bircham Newton) or not.

Erick · Aircraftsman 1st Class

Apologies, I appear to have my posts mixed up, and I can see that Sgt Anderson had nothing to do with my original post. Doh!

However, I am still interested to hear from anyone who might have had a relative serve at Bircham Newton with 166 Squadron in November 1918 at the same time as my father Sgt Armourer Eric Parish.

barnsley · Air Commodore

JOHN NORMAN HYDE KERR REAR GUNNER

Hello and thank you for your post. I have searched my records for a Rear Gunner called Kerr but can find only one, Sgt A.D. Kerr who joined 166 Squadron in February 1945. Sadly not the same initials as your Grand Father. You might tryb a post on a few other sites, Key Publishing Historic Aviation, RAFCommands and 12 O'clock high. Good luck! B

barnsley · Air Commodore

Sergeant Arthur Rollinson 1622914 RAF Killed in action 24/09/44

Dear Christine, thank you for your post. Sgt Rollinson was the Navigator in the Lancaster crew of Pilot Officer J.G. Davies RAF. There were 7 men in the crew, including your relative, all from the United Kingdom. It is not known how their aircraft was brought down as the wreckage was never located. It may well be that they were shot down over the sea. Their names are recorded on the Runnymede Memorial.

Their first operation together was Belle Croix Le Bruyeres on 01/08/44 and their last, when they were shot down was to Neuss. This was their 17th mission.

Should your require more detailed information please email me on mjc41uk@yahoo.co.uk

Christine · Aircraftsman 1st Class

Hi Barnsley,

Thank you for getting back to me so quickly, the info is much appreciated. I will pass this information on to my Mum in law.

Thanks again and wishing you a Very Happy New Year...