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7th March 2023, 06:32

Terry started a thread Log-in problem in General Category

Good evening, when I log in with user name and password, I get the following: Invalid Redirect URL (http://www.rafcommands.com/) I then log-in...

19 replies | 306 view(s)

23rd February 2023, 11:23

CZ_RAF started a thread RCAF/RAF graves at Brillac Cemetery, France - a long shot in General Category

Hi all, there are 6 RCAF/RAF graves at BRILLAC COMMUNAL CEMETERY in France - crew of No. 620 Squadron led by F/O Oke. I have all details about the...

11 replies | 308 view(s)

16th March 2023, 17:36

Tom Semenza started a thread Seeking ID of 111 Sqn. RAF Pilots in General Category

I am looking to further identify the following pilots of 111 Sqn. (full names and/or service numbers): F/Sgt. Otakar Hruby (looking for his NCO...

13 replies | 177 view(s)

20th February 2023, 06:28

Greg Bloomfield started a thread Rushford bombing range, norfolk in General Category

I have just read a reference to this range in Iredale's 'The Pathfinders'. I have lived in Norfolk for most of my life and had never heard of this...

9 replies | 313 view(s)

1st March 2023, 08:32

paulmcmillan started a thread Index to London Gazette - New to me in General Category

All I found out there was Index to London Gazette was published I assume annually which lists all names by Index so making searching much easier...

12 replies | 355 view(s)

2nd March 2023, 13:24

Franek Grabowski started a thread Guy Cribb & Peter Cribb in General Category

Gents I am looking for information on Guy CRIBB, D.F.C. (138108). He was a No 16 Sqn pilot and I have checked London Gazette in any case. I am...

11 replies | 210 view(s)

27th February 2023, 20:46

Toml started a thread Lancaster Bomber Photograph nose art Xquisite with 14 crosses in General Category

Hi-I have been sent a photograph showing a Lancaster Bomber with the nose art of Xquisite along with 14 crosses below the cockpit.Can anyone identify...

8 replies | 201 view(s)

6th March 2023, 02:04

Charverz started a thread Hudson 782 11 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron R.C.A.F. in General Category

As I own a Memorial Cross to F/L F.J. Bell who was killed when this aircraft crashed on Sable Island, I have done a lot of research on this aircraft....

8 replies | 175 view(s)

12th March 2023, 16:48

Candleflame started a thread RAF Takoradi and the West Africa Reinforcement Route 1942 to 1943 in General Category

Afternoon all My Father was stationed at RAF Takoradi and it’s staging post at Maiduguri between September 1942 and October 1943. He was ground crew...

8 replies | 123 view(s)

21st February 2023, 18:12

James Castle started a thread Identify Douglas Hone RAF Pilot or Navigator - Lancaster - survived war in General Category

I know this is VERY little to go on, but is anyone able to identify Douglas Hone who was an RAF Pilot or Navigator. He flew Lancasters and survived...

6 replies | 218 view(s)

12th March 2023, 04:02

Alex Smart started a thread 144 Sqdn aircraft letters ? in General Category

Hello, Am seeking aircraft in Squadron letter's and/or photographs of the following H P Hampden's. P4347 AD794 AD965 AE142 AE359...

7 replies | 174 view(s)

21st February 2023, 23:49

balloonman started a thread Rank reduction for airmen/ airwomen in General Category

Every now and again I see a record where the airman / airwoman has been AC2 then AC1 and then LAC. He / she is then transferred to a new trade and...

7 replies | 142 view(s)

8th March 2023, 07:56

CZ_RAF started a thread General Flying x Applied Flying at OTU course in General Category

Hi all, I have found in the report of pilot OTU course two different subjects: General Flying Applied Flying I will be thankful for...

7 replies | 121 view(s)

14th March 2023, 10:03

Hans Valk started a thread 2nd TAF raids on Dordrecht, 22-01-1945 and 28-01-1945 in General Category

For some time I have been trying to find out which squadron (or squadrons) attacked the SD-headquarters in Dordrecht on 22-01-1945 and 28-01-45. The...

7 replies | 89 view(s)

7th March 2023, 12:05

robin bird started a thread Scion crash Wednesday March 15 1944, a day relived in General Category

On March 15 1944 the Short Scion experimental flying boat L9765 crashed after take off from Helensburgh. The pilot and a young scientist James...

6 replies | 88 view(s)

15th March 2023, 13:18

Charles Smith started a thread Form 'E' v ORB Detail Issues in General Category

Hi, This a question that I hope someone may be in a position to answer. The squadron ORB on this instant for No.38 Squadron records in the AM Form...

6 replies | 150 view(s)

17th March 2023, 22:18

Alex Smart started a thread 410225 - Unaccounted Airmen - 25-02-1941 in General Category

Hello, 410225 - Unaccounted Airmen - 25-02-1941 From Henk's List - UK ROBERTS, Hugh Alan - AC1c - 620703 - RAF - 20 OTU. Barnsley...

6 replies | 145 view(s)

3rd March 2023, 11:53

Bob Jones started a thread Loss of Vultee Vengeance at Dunkeswell, Devon 22 March 1945 in General Category

On 22 March 1945 a RAF Vultee Vengeance was taking off from RAF Dunkeswell, home to Fleet Air Wing 7, US Navy, when it veered off the runway and...

5 replies | 137 view(s)

10th March 2023, 17:00

Luc Vervoort started a thread 26/09/1940 Blenheim claimed by German Flak at Middelkerke (Belgium) in General Category

Hi, A German flak unit (7.L.u.v.) claimed to have shot down a Blenheim on 26/09/1940 23h15 at Middelkerke (Belgium). (Source Bundesarchiv RL5/1450...

6 replies | 131 view(s)

25th February 2023, 12:45

BruceMk1 started a thread arcre in Websites - Information, News and Reviews

I've been trying to register but without any luck. Sent a message but no response as yet. Does anyone know what the issue is? Technical or snowed...

7 replies | 127 view(s)

19th March 2023, 13:25

Lyffe started a thread Bomber Command combat claims per operation in General Category

Probably a long shot, but is there a ready reference for combat claims per operation by Bomber Command? Failing that would there be any archived...

6 replies | 110 view(s)

21st February 2023, 22:49

JDCAVE started a thread Henry Cox-Rogers RAF in General Category

I visited with a good friend today who told me that believed his grandfather, Henry Cox-Rogers, served with 617 Squadron during the war. I realize...

5 replies | 195 view(s)

3rd March 2023, 23:40

Don Clark started a thread W/O Ralph Charles Wingrove 545011 RAF KAO 1945 in General Category

Following some recent family correspondence about Ralph Wingrove (211 Squadron Sgt W/Op AG, Nov 1938-Oct 1940) I've been looking for further...

6 replies | 153 view(s)

20th February 2023, 19:13

JDCAVE started a thread Just a Boy... in General Category

He was just a boy! 20 years old. His identification photograph shows he had a case of acne. Pilot Officer Finley Ralph Leet; J/94850. He is...

4 replies | 253 view(s)

17th March 2023, 09:28

dan35 started a thread Bristol Beaufighter, n° 409 Squadron. April 18, 1943 in General Category

Hello, I am looking for a crew composition for 409 (Nighthawk) Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force. Bristol Beaufighter. The ORB is not of good...

6 replies | 138 view(s)

28th February 2023, 09:27

Phil Listemann started a thread Two Norwegian pilots in General Category

Hello, I'm after some details on two Norwegian pilots: CF JEAN-HANSEN (KIA29.08.43) - first names and service number Jan von TANGEN...

5 replies | 138 view(s)

23rd February 2023, 09:53

Charles Smith started a thread Trying to ID Pilot in General Category

Hi, A P/O Beloe operated briefly with No.38 (Bomber) Squadron in 1940. Trying to ID him, I have been told that he is in fact S.E Beloe 80057 KIA...

5 replies | 134 view(s)

14th March 2023, 14:54

Ross_McNeill started a thread TNA FOI Proof of death for Service Records in General Category

A few years off for RAF at the moment - they are starting with a transfer of Army Service Records. To get access to a closed Service Record at the...

5 replies | 133 view(s)

13th March 2023, 07:20

Phil Listemann started a thread Some RCAF pilots in General Category

Hello, I'm looking for the first names of a few RCAF pilots: RO Brown (J10958) NS Clarke (J15835) GW Forster (J13014 IG McLeod (J10432) HL...

4 replies | 113 view(s)

4th March 2023, 02:19

Alex Smart started a thread 410219 - Unaccounted Airmen - 19-02-1941 in General Category

Hello, 19410219 - Unaccounted Airmen - 19-02-1941 From Henk's List - UK CANADA OWEN, JKeir - AC2c - R/72816 - RCAF - 1 MD....

5 replies | 210 view(s)

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