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8th January 2023, 20:24

bvs started a thread 1252626 James William Worden in General Category

Hi all Just a question out of interest following Steve Brews thread about French Foreign Legion records. Jim Worden was an Air Gunner 1941 - 45...

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22nd January 2023, 13:07

Linzee started a thread Walter SINCLAIR DFC (1567423 or 1567424) RAF 463 (RAAF) Squadron in General Category

First post in a while but hopefully you knowledgeable bunch can help me out here. I'm looking for any info anyone might have relating to Walter...

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24th January 2023, 21:15

Tom Semenza started a thread Seeking ID of 92 Sqn. RAF Pilots in General Category

I am looking to further identify the following pilots who served with 92 Sqn., such as full names and service numbers: F/O F. C. Bradley-Smith...

10 replies | 219 view(s)

30th January 2023, 09:33

paulmcmillan started a thread A Rabbit Hole of Research in General Category

OK - Looking at an Accident card with brief details 12-05-1925 Reserve Armstrong Whitworth Nature Cv Requalification Duty Type Wolf...

10 replies | 139 view(s)

8th January 2023, 00:15

Steve Brew started a thread Off Topic: French Foreign Legion Records? in General Category

Quelque chose pour nos amis français, peut-être... Does anyone know if historical FFL records can be accessed? I have a man who is believed to...

8 replies | 198 view(s)

28th January 2023, 22:48

Argus started a thread Aage I Petersen, went missing with Royal Air Force 1919? in General Category

Hello, In a Danish vicarage garden, we find in a corner a small memorial stone bearing the name Aage. Aage I Petersen was the son of the vicar....

7 replies | 187 view(s)

15th January 2023, 14:07

Martin Gleeson started a thread W/Cdr. H.S. Broughall in General Category

Hello, Could anyone please help me with this man, 06235 Herbert Seton Broughall. He was a Wing Commander and later a Group Captain in 1940. He...

7 replies | 165 view(s)

19th January 2023, 11:23

Dartnelljones started a thread Reginald Graveley, GC in General Category

Does anyone have information on this RAF officer? He was awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal for an action in September 1939 and exchanged this for a...

7 replies | 161 view(s)

27th January 2023, 21:25

chalice1988 started a thread Samuel A Crichton in General Category

im trying to find out any information on Samuel A Crichton 1917-2007 service number 1172721. I know he was in the 609 squadron and based at biggin...

7 replies | 142 view(s)

17th January 2023, 21:54

Charles Smith started a thread RAF South Cerney-September 1939 in General Category

Hi, On September 3rd 1939, No.38 Squadron was sent to RAF South Cerney, part of the 'Scatter Plan'. The home of a Service Flying Training School...

7 replies | 173 view(s)

1st January 2023, 14:15

Greg Bloomfield started a thread Escaping from the airacobra in General Category

Due to the design of the access door (the car door style), it is well known that escaping was difficult from this aircraft. So why was the design of...

6 replies | 255 view(s)

7th January 2023, 01:21

Alex Smart started a thread 410128 - Unaccounted Airmen - 28-01-1941 in General Category

Hello, 410128 - Unaccounted Airmen - 28-01-1941 From Henk's List - EGYPT BEISER, Herbert (Israel) - AC2c - 774152 - RAFVR. BURNS, ...

6 replies | 147 view(s)

26th January 2023, 06:16

JDCAVE started a thread 3-Group practice of Master Bombers and “Captain of the Aircraft” in General Category

You learn something new every day. A thread on WW2Talk Forum, War in the Air, prompted me to look into the 3-Group operation to operation to...

6 replies | 128 view(s)

22nd January 2023, 20:19

CZ_RAF started a thread Reserved occupations in Canada during WWII - off topic in General Category

Hi all, I would like to ask for help with following matter: I have a coal miner who enlisted to the RCAF only in 1942 being 29 years old... ...

6 replies | 121 view(s)

1st January 2023, 16:14

Depdogcov started a thread 9 Squadron and Tirpitz - R Watt in General Category

Dear forum, My first post and a request for help. I am trying to determine if Sgt R Watt who was a member of the crew of Lancaster NG.845 on the...

5 replies | 208 view(s)

31st December 2022, 02:05

Alex Smart started a thread 410125 - Unaccounted Airmen - 25-01-1941 in General Category

Hello, 410125 - Unaccounted Airmen - 25-01-1941 From Henk's List -(29) CANADA BAAY, Cornelis - AC2c - R/77721 - RCAF. Calgary...

4 replies | 106 view(s)

31st December 2022, 15:51

Resmoroh started a thread RAFVR Pilot's Block in General Category

Hello All, I’m slowly populating the RAFVR Pilots number block. (740000-759999, 759361, 19362, RAFVR Pilots, Jan-37-Jan-40(?)). The below is from...

5 replies | 180 view(s)

16th January 2023, 10:51

BruceMk1 started a thread Lt Guy Noel Micklem: place of birth? in General Category

FAA Observer. DSC, MID. Born 16/6/21; place of birth? Missing 18/7/44. https://www.ancestry.com.au/genealogy/records/guy-noel-micklem-24-17k298j

5 replies | 78 view(s)

21st January 2023, 23:14

Steve Brew started a thread Regs pertaining to Interwar Squadron Identifying Markings in General Category

Does anyone have information on regulations pertaining to interwar squadron identifying markings in the 1920s, please? I ask as, although 41...

4 replies | 161 view(s)

22nd January 2023, 16:28

dan35 started a thread Mitchell II, loss July 13, 1943 in General Category

Hello, I am looking for the loss of a Mitchell II, twelve aircraft attack the Brest/Guipavas airfield on July 13, 1943. An aircraft from N°180...

4 replies | 148 view(s)

13th January 2023, 13:57

Steve Brew started a thread Royal Aero Club Membership Card Photos in General Category

I thought I'd already asked this question but searched all my posts and found nothing. Has anyone had experience with reproducing portrait photos...

4 replies | 159 view(s)

13th January 2023, 22:53

Alex Smart started a thread 410131 - Unaccounted Airmen - 31-01-1941 in General Category

Hello, 410131 - Unaccounted Airmen - 31-01-1941 From Henk's List - CANADA STYNE, Norman - AC1c - R/56981 - RCAF. Winnipeg (Elmwood)...

4 replies | 136 view(s)

24th January 2023, 07:46

Phil Listemann started a thread First names RNZAF personnel in General Category

Hello, I'm looking for the first names of: BN GRAHAM NZ416109 RS McINTOSH NZ4213676 Can anyone help? Thanks

3 replies | 105 view(s)

2nd January 2023, 01:26

Steve Brew started a thread 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 21, 23, 27, 45, 46, 51 & 81 Groups ORB Look-up Request in General Category

Hi all Does anyone have the ORBs for any of the following Groups and dates, who could do some look-ups for me, please? AIR 25/149 – HQ 7 (Op...

4 replies | 194 view(s)

7th January 2023, 22:02

Hulluser started a thread Making up a crew in General Category

As part of my research into Hull airmen lost with bomber command I have a question with regards to the crewing up process. I understand that for the...

3 replies | 164 view(s)

30th January 2023, 11:52

Keith Bryers started a thread Hudson crash 14 June 1941 in General Category

On p246 of 'Ocean Bridge', Christie refers to the crash landing of a Hudson at Port Ellen airfield, Isle of Islay, Scotland, on 14 June 1941. It was...

3 replies | 59 view(s)

30th January 2023, 09:23

Phil Listemann started a thread Looking for identifiation of two pilots in General Category

Hello, Can anyone help in giving the first names of the following pilots: FG WELCH (RCAF J20558) H StJ SMITH (RAF 129753) That's strange...

3 replies | 55 view(s)

1st January 2023, 23:48

Steve Brew started a thread 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 & 15 (S)FTS Look-up Request in General Category

Hi all Does anyone have the ORBs for the following units and dates, who could do some look-ups for me, please? AIR 29/563 – 1 FTS, Leuchars &...

4 replies | 155 view(s)

31st December 2022, 11:05

John French started a thread Unusual Flight Engineeer's training in General Category

I have retreived the service record for Sgt Victor George Baker 1719963, but his technical training record lasted 14months and is difficult to...

3 replies | 116 view(s)

20th January 2023, 10:10

paulmcmillan started a thread Can anyone decipher this handwriting/ 1922 RAF Airman Casualties (RAF St.Danes Reg) in General Category

All I have now been though the entire 1922 RAF St. Danes Register for RAF Airman and cross referenced with RAF Vault Casualty File - However I...

3 replies | 112 view(s)

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