My Grandfather, 102 & 150 Squadron WW2

Date: Apr 26, 2014

My Grandfather, 102 & 150 Squadron WW2

MikeH · Air Vice Marshall

Hi Sam,

it might be worth contacting the 102 Squadron Association below, if not done so already.

http://www.102ceylonsquadron.co.uk/

I have the 'Nightbombers' DVD that has excellant colour footage of the Lancaster.

According to this months Flypast magazine there flying the Canadian Lancaster to the UK in August. The display dates have not yet been confirmed but to see and hear two Lancasters at once is going to be something special.

Regards,

Mike

-- Edited by MikeH on Sunday 27th of April 2014 12:53:02 AM

Date: Apr 27, 2014

Thank you Mike

I've contacted the 102 Squadron Association several times by email, text and phone. All with no answer which is really disappointing.

In the Nightbombers DVD my Grandfather is described as a 'Specialist' who debriefs the air crews after their operations.

I'll keep an eye out for future air shows and Lancasters.

Ive managed to find out the history of each Lancaster he was on and I have a few photographs too.

I'm still hoping someone specialising in (or a member of 102 Squadron Association) Lancasters, Halifax or either squadron to get in touch.

Thanks very much

Sam

PeteT · Wing Commander

Sam

Have you obtained copies of the Operations Record Books for the time he was with each of the squadrons?. The monthly summary should provide details of all operations / officer postings and the daily record should provide more details on operations, aircraft used, crews etc.

They are available to download from the National Archives website on a month by month basis (£3.36 each [ie one month will cost you £3.36 for the summary and £3.36 for the daily]).

If you need any help in finding the files I would be happy to provide you with a list of file numbers

Regards

Pete

-- Edited by PeteT on Sunday 27th of April 2014 05:57:50 AM

Date: Apr 27, 2014

Hi Pete

Are you on other forums sites?

Coincidently another member on another site has helped me a great deal. They have a live.co.uk email address.

If it you was you then thanks very much for all your help. I'm piecing together the histories of the individual Halifax aircraft now.

Thanks

Sam

PeteT · Wing Commander

Hi Sam

I am on other forum sites and noticed your threads, along with the various responses; I only realised today that they are all inter-linked.

I haven't responded on others as you seem to be getting the information you need but if I can be of any help you know where I am

Regards

Pete

Date: Apr 28, 2014

Thank you pete

I'm just trying to reach out to as many people in different directions as I can. I've met you and a few other extremely helpful and very knowledgable people by doing this.

Obviously if anyone else is knowledgable on these squadrons or aircraft please email me - sam_martin82 @ hotmail.com. Delete any gaps in the address, just in case my email couldn't be shown.

Thankyou

Sam