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23rd July 2022, 06:33

Phil Listemann started a thread AIR78 removed from National Archives in General Category

Hello, I've tried to get some info in AIR 78/47 file in the NAA, but I received the answer that the file has not been digitised. Strange as before...

15 replies | 770 view(s)

4th August 2022, 09:35

robin bird started a thread Fast fire! in General Category

RAF Helensburgh during tests of a turret battery of four 0.303 guns on a Mk V Sunderland fired off 21,785 rounds without stoppage. What would you...

14 replies | 349 view(s)

15th August 2022, 21:24

PeteT started a thread Duisburg 25/26 July 1942 in General Category

Does anyone have any documents which show the bomb loads for this operation. The focus is 4 Group (35 Squadron), with research to date suggesting 2 x...

7 replies | 166 view(s)

24th July 2022, 09:08

tealby hought started a thread Crash site lancaster in General Category

Hi. My first post with thanks for acceptance. I am trying to locate the crash site for Lancaster NF254 which crashed on a training flight on 21st...

6 replies | 226 view(s)

2nd August 2022, 13:52

johnnie214 started a thread B-50 46-060 loss October 1949 in General Category

Dear All, I am trying to find out more about the loss of B-50 40-060 which was lost near Isleham on the 13th October 1949. Do any members know...

6 replies | 121 view(s)

22nd July 2022, 22:35

Alex Smart started a thread 401114 - Unaccounted Airmen - 14-11-1940 in General Category

Hello, 401114 - Unaccounted Airmen - 14-11-1940 From Henk's List - CANADA BEISE, James Arnold - Lac - R/62211 - RCAF. Saskatoon...

7 replies | 86 view(s)

31st July 2022, 21:01

Richard.K started a thread June 5/6,1944 Ditching in General Category

Hello. On June 5/6, 1944 a 429 Sq Hali on the way home observed another aircraft on a parallel course burning nav lights. At 01:35 hours, this...

6 replies | 182 view(s)

2nd August 2022, 21:25

bloodhound1234 started a thread No 2 sqdn MustangsS in General Category

Can anybody help with the individual codes for No 2 Sqdn Mustangs AP241 AG611 AM217 AG634 AP203 As always any help is very much appreciated

6 replies | 146 view(s)

27th July 2022, 09:51

Hulluser started a thread DFM awards help in General Category

Hello all, I am researching airman from Hull who were killed flying with Bomber Command. I have come across several airman who were awarded medals...

6 replies | 129 view(s)

12th August 2022, 06:28

william heber percy started a thread France 1940. What was 'Flap'? in General Category

I've been reading the RAF Narrative, The Campaign in France and the Low Countries. The Chronology contains the following and I'd appreciate it if...

6 replies | 124 view(s)

7th August 2022, 20:26

Charles Smith started a thread Air Vice Marshal Cottle in General Category

Hi, Any information on this officer welcome circa 1943/1944. I have no further details. Thank you Chaz

5 replies | 117 view(s)

22nd July 2022, 22:40

Alex Smart started a thread 401116 - Unaccounted Airmen - 16-11-1940 in General Category

Hello, 401116 - Unaccounted Airmen - 16-11-1940 From Henk's List - CANADA HOLLEY, Franklin Jarrett - Lac - R/63578 - RCAF. Tavistock...

6 replies | 79 view(s)

11th August 2022, 10:53

Hulluser started a thread Place of joining up in General Category

Hello all I hope someone maybe able to confirm something for me. I am looking into airmen born in Hull who joined up prior to and during WW2. I am...

7 replies | 157 view(s)

19th July 2022, 20:45

Tom Allett started a thread Flt LT Eric Norman FOINETTE - 12 Squadron - 1942 Wellington details in General Category

Hello, I am trying to trace the aircraft in which 12 Sqn navigator Flt Lt Eric Norman FOINETTE was shot down in on the night of Feb 25, 1942. I...

5 replies | 148 view(s)

3rd August 2022, 18:25

JDCAVE started a thread 220 Squadron ORB, Records of Events, Ranks missing for aircrew in General Category

I note the following ORB Records summary where the ranks of are absent for quite a few of the aircrew: ...

5 replies | 164 view(s)

8th August 2022, 11:56

Charles Smith started a thread RAF Fairford in General Category

Hi, Not a 100% aviation topic, but can anyone please tell me what was the nearest train station to RAF Fairford in WW2 ? TIA Chaz

4 replies | 124 view(s)

3rd August 2022, 10:33

paulmcmillan started a thread Pre-War Unaccounted Airman for Jon Heywood in Unaccounted Airmen and Airwomen Project

Jon A couple of weeks ago I asked if you could help with maybe some unaccounted pre-war airman - I have focused on my Sept 1939 data and will look...

5 replies | 97 view(s)

8th August 2022, 15:36

paulmcmillan started a thread 2nd Mystery WW1 Death Holmes, Sec. Lt. E. L. R.. R.A.F. Oct 1918 Officer in General Category

Death reported in Air Force Daily List 179 of 26 November 1918 KILLED. Chaffey., Sec. Lt. H E., R.A.F. Harward Eastman 27 Oct 1918 Charlton. Lt....

5 replies | 92 view(s)

22nd July 2022, 08:12

Phil Listemann started a thread F/Sgt AH Morgan 21.12.43 - 602 Sqn PoW? in General Category

Hello, The abovementioned pilot was shot down over France on 21.12.43 (Spitfire MH492). It seems that he was made a PoW, but I can't find him in...

5 replies | 82 view(s)

26th July 2022, 17:55

Charles Smith started a thread Air 20 (Air drop of personnel and supplies over Europe) in General Category

Question, I hope someone can answer. I am thinking of ordering the Air 20 (Air drop of personnel and supplies over Europe) files from the NA at Kew....

3 replies | 141 view(s)

21st July 2022, 07:27

Phil Listemann started a thread Some more RCAF pilots 2 TAF in General Category

Hello, I've got some more RCAF pilots which flew with various 2 TAF units: JF KEMBLE (J43315) FR LOVELESS (J44845) WM MIDDLETON (J6220) HL...

3 replies | 103 view(s)

12th August 2022, 14:09

Moonraker started a thread S/L Lionel Hubert Wakeford in General Category

I'm currently researching the RAF career of S/L Lionel Hubert Wakeford DFC (48267). He joined as a Halton Brat (564789) with number 22 Entry in 1930...

4 replies | 91 view(s)

22nd July 2022, 15:45

Charles Smith started a thread AOC No.38 Group, Air Vice-Marshal Leslie Norman Hollinghurst. in General Category

Hi, AOC No.38 Group, Air Vice-Marshal Leslie Norman Hollinghurst used to visit his squadrons flying a Hawker Hurricane, trying to find out the...

3 replies | 91 view(s)

29th July 2022, 23:56

Alex Smart started a thread 401118 - Unaccounted Airmen - 18-11-1940 in General Category

Hello, 401118 - Unaccounted Airmen - 18-11-1940 From Henk's List - UK DRIVER, Richard Henry - AC1c - 906313 - RAFVR - 110 Sqn....

3 replies | 83 view(s)

3rd August 2022, 15:37

Alain12 started a thread Crash Blenheim V6423 on August 12 1941 in General Category

Can someone help me with the the crashsite were Blenheim V6423 came down on august 12 1941. Some sources say's Eksel in Belgium other give the...

3 replies | 170 view(s)

9th August 2022, 14:25

Alex Smart started a thread Air 81 report for AE426 ? in General Category

Hello, I am looking for the Air 81 report for Hampden I, AE426. So far cannot find it. Was there an Air 81 for this loss? Thanks Alex

3 replies | 111 view(s)

11th August 2022, 12:13

PNK started a thread Pilot Release Bombing in General Category

Pilot release bombing is a term I have come across many times, including a reference to pilot release bombing ranges. I have always associted it with...

3 replies | 110 view(s)

8th August 2022, 07:52

paulmcmillan started a thread Mystery WW1 Casualty Flight Cadet "DUMPSON A J" Oct 1918 ? in General Category

In the Air Force Daily List 175 of 21 November 1918 - the following names are listed - My additions in Bold ROYAL AIR FORCE CADETS KILLED. ...

3 replies | 98 view(s)

30th July 2022, 10:32

malcolmjameswilson started a thread Thomas Gilmore Parker in General Category

Hello everyone. I am trying to discover the Squadron(s) that: Thomas Gilmore Parker flew with during WW2. He was commissioned in 1941, and...

3 replies | 86 view(s)

29th July 2022, 23:58

Alex Smart started a thread 401119 - Unaccounted Airmen - 19-11-1940 in General Category

Hello, 401119 - Unaccounted Airmen - 19-11-1940 From Henk's List - CANADA BOYD, Joseph Arthur William - Lac - R/54977 - RCAF. ...

3 replies | 86 view(s)

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