Looking for info on William (Bill) Owens - Lancaster Bomber Pilot, Flight Lieutenant, in WW2 (Survived)

Date: Dec 3, 2013

Looking for info on William (Bill) Owens - Lancaster Bomber Pilot, Flight Lieutenant, in WW2 (Survived)

PeteT · Wing Commander

You may be able to find his service number in the following file at the National Archives: discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/details

This file, which is an index of RAF airmen / airwomen, is available as a download [very large file] or you can view it online. If you want to view it online, the Owens W. start at: http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/image/Index/C4005884?index=4&page=186

There are quite a few W Owens, but I couldn't see any William Owens without a middle name.

If you can create a list, you should be able to track promotions etc using the online London Gazette, possibly enabling you to eliminate some of them.

I would recommend that you ensure that William Owens is his full name and if you get the opportunity, apply for his service record which will provide details of training and postings.

I hope this information is of use; good luck with your research.

Regards

Pete

-- Edited by PeteT on Wednesday 4th of December 2013 05:25:57 AM

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-- Edited by PeteT on Wednesday 4th of December 2013 05:44:36 AM

MikeH · Air Vice Marshall

Hi,

it might be worth searching the 'Forces War Records ' site below

http://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/records.asp?SE=go&KW=war%20records&gclid=CM-qtJbxlbsCFTMftAodEnwAZg

Mike H

Date: Dec 4, 2013

Thanks guys!

Ive found 8 pages of William Owens using the National Archives AIR78 list.

will go through them tonight. Haven't asked my Grandma yet who is the only surviving sibling (82!) so still oppurtunity to find lots from her.

Thanks again.

I will try get his picture up to which might jog some memories or someone might have him in a group photo that includes their relative.

:)