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I have an old photograph of my granddad it says on back long live s5k. I looked at Lancaster squadrons there isn't a s5k and I cant find my granddad on war records . I all know is at some point here was in India in 1944 says it on back of photo. he was a sergeant machine gunner / radio operator I just like to find out what missions he was on anyone help me 



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the writing on the back maybe s51t not sure about k or 1t are there any sites where you can look for Lancaster crews or squadrons. is the number a crew number or squadron number


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Have you applied for his service record? (see www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records/overview for how to apply). This will provide details of his RAF trade, training and operational postings.

Once you have this, you will be able to utilise other records (such as Squadron Record Books) to drill down to find out about his operational service.

It is worth noting that if the next of kin applies you will receive far more information.

Good luck with your search

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Pete



-- Edited by PeteT on Saturday 23rd of July 2016 04:36:02 AM

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- CA Butler and the loss of Lancaster ME334

- Aircrew Training WWII (Basic / Trade / Operational)

- No. 35 Squadron [From Thetford to Scampton]

 

[Always looking for COPIES of original documents / photographs etc relating to these subjects]
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thank you Pete  will have ago I hope this work I tried for 15 years off and on. I hope this works

 



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Do you have his full name as he will appear on AIR78 (National Archives) if he served with the RAF. You can do an online search for him, or download the relevant file for free discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C2132

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Researching:

- CA Butler and the loss of Lancaster ME334

- Aircrew Training WWII (Basic / Trade / Operational)

- No. 35 Squadron [From Thetford to Scampton]

 

[Always looking for COPIES of original documents / photographs etc relating to these subjects]
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