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2nd March 2021, 04:38

Mikkel Plannthin replied to a thread RAF VIP Dakotas - technicalities in General Category

Not very much on interiors, but this link to the archive of the Danish National Museum's photo archive...

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1st March 2021, 22:52

John Williams replied to a thread 166 Sqn Lancaster ND857 3/4 May 1944. in General Category

Thanks cyflyer1, I didn’t think it would have been written off, but then I wasn’t sure how much damage it had received until I read you article....

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1st March 2021, 22:42

cyflyer1 replied to a thread 166 Sqn Lancaster ND857 3/4 May 1944. in General Category

John, I added an edit to say that it was repaired and returned to service. It takes more than that to write off a Lanc. Struck off in May 1947. This...

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1st March 2021, 22:34

jonheyworth replied to a thread Jon’s illiterate updates for Jagan in Unaccounted Airmen and Airwomen Project

UPGRADE to Fred Hughes 620709, he died on Board HMT Kota Gede of dengue fever while then route from Singapore to Ceylon

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1st March 2021, 22:23

John Williams replied to a thread 166 Sqn Lancaster ND857 3/4 May 1944. in General Category

Hi Dave, Many thanks mate very much appreciated. Cheers, John.

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1st March 2021, 22:21

John Williams replied to a thread 166 Sqn Lancaster ND857 3/4 May 1944. in General Category

Thanks cyflyer1, That does answer nearly all my questions, it is very much appreciated. The only outstanding thing, we the aircraft repaired and...

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1st March 2021, 22:19

alieneyes replied to a thread 166 Sqn Lancaster ND857 3/4 May 1944. in General Category

Hi John, The crew of NZ422278 F/Sgt A Gibson (sic shown as RCAF) were on board Lancaster ND857 (AS-K). T/o 2200 return 0230 "Bombed at 8,000ft...

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1st March 2021, 22:07

cyflyer1 replied to a thread 166 Sqn Lancaster ND857 3/4 May 1944. in General Category

John, here's the page from 'On Wings of War' about ND857 that should answer your questions. Hope it helps. Apparently it was repaired and was...

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1st March 2021, 21:03

paulmcmillan replied to a thread P/O Jerrard Jefferies Baleout April/May 1938 in General Category

Diane I have sent you an email thanks Paul

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1st March 2021, 21:01

Lyffe replied to a thread Flight Lieutenant Donald Edward Mobbs crashed in Sierra Leone in 1944? in General Category

Further to my last (#30) Freer's name is recorded on a memorial at Freetown (King Tom) Cemetery at https://www.twgpp.org/photograph/view/2105777. ...

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1st March 2021, 20:55

Lyffe replied to a thread Flight Lieutenant Donald Edward Mobbs crashed in Sierra Leone in 1944? in General Category

The War Graves Photo Project has a photo of Mobbs' grave at https://www.twgpp.org/photograph/view/3348089, together with a general view of the...

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1st March 2021, 20:32

robstitt replied to a thread Sqn Ldr Donald Garth Ross 32161 and General Duties in General Category

Many thanks, Andy. Not an area I know much about, especially the use of the Hudson, so will do some digging. Robert

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1st March 2021, 20:31

Grexx replied to a thread NA ORB Exchange and Request Thread in General Category

I am looking for the complete ORB of 100 (Special Duties/Bomber) Group. If there`s anyone willing to share it, I would appreciate it a lot. I can...

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1st March 2021, 20:18

rlwings42 replied to a thread P/O Jerrard Jefferies Baleout April/May 1938 in General Category

Hi Paul G H L Baker the pilot named above, was my father! Do you have any other info on him please Thank you Much appreciated Diane

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1st March 2021, 20:09

John Williams started a thread 166 Sqn Lancaster ND857 3/4 May 1944. in General Category

Hi All, This aircraft came under attack on its return from the Mailly-Le-Camp raid from Lt Helm and crew in a Me110 in a running fight in which Lt...

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1st March 2021, 19:57

Pierre Renier replied to a thread NA ORB Exchange and Request Thread in General Category

Gregg That would be fantastic, PM sent. Cheers Pierre

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1st March 2021, 19:53

bvs replied to a thread Sgt FIIE in General Category

I was just trying to cover all eventualities Jonny as I did not know any details of his 'ops' or experience at the time of posting. rgds baz

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1st March 2021, 19:34

Grexx replied to a thread NA ORB Exchange and Request Thread in General Category

Hi, I think I can be helpful with those documents. I have just sent you a PM. Regards, Greg

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1st March 2021, 19:15

Andy Fletcher replied to a thread Flight Lieutenant Donald Edward Mobbs crashed in Sierra Leone in 1944? in General Category

Mobbs had previously flown TacR Mustangs and PR Spitfires with 4 Sqn.

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1st March 2021, 19:03

yeoldbarn replied to a thread Searching for a Polish pilot in General Category

I'd like to make a revision that the pilot died in the 1960s. The gent said he got the items from the widow in 1973 but thinks he died in the 1960s. ...

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1st March 2021, 18:30

paulmcmillan replied to a thread AE315 Hampden 1941-09-03 Pow J F Payne in General Category

Possibly James F Payne born 1914 Hull - Brother possibly Private Joseph Payne (Born March 1913) of Durham LI 27 years of aged served nearly 10 years...

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1st March 2021, 18:27

yeoldbarn replied to a thread Searching for a Polish pilot in General Category

I'm actually sorting through the items owned by the gent. One I have identified as a UK-made USAAF aircrew wing. So, perhaps, this is another clue...

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1st March 2021, 17:03

Resmoroh replied to a thread Flight Lieutenant Donald Edward Mobbs crashed in Sierra Leone in 1944? in General Category

Dennis's Post#9 put a Havard forward as the likely a/c. Be nice to close this one with technical ID! HTH Peter Davies

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1st March 2021, 16:34

Autogiro replied to a thread Flight Lieutenant Donald Edward Mobbs crashed in Sierra Leone in 1944? in General Category

Just looked at Joe Baughers site and found 41-33474 (MSN 88-10594) to RAF as Harvard IIA EX501. Delivered to West Africa Mar43. Station...

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1st March 2021, 16:33

Nigeldenman replied to a thread No.148 Squadron in General Category

Hi Steve, Sorry this is not about this thread but I tried to private message you and was told that you couldn't receive any more messages until...

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1st March 2021, 16:33

Resmoroh replied to a thread Silk and Barbed Wire. Paperback – 1 Jan. 2000 by Brian Walley: (Author in General Category

Paul, Is this the same area as covered by Leo Marks "Between Silk and Cyanide"? There is still a lot of un-said stuff about this. In my opinion, a...

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1st March 2021, 16:31

Autogiro replied to a thread Flight Lieutenant Donald Edward Mobbs crashed in Sierra Leone in 1944? in General Category

I have now gleaned details of the engine from pictures taken by my fellow researchers cousin at the crash site in 1981 and they are believed to be...

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1st March 2021, 15:32

Ravrick started a thread Sgt Dobson - 76 Sqn Air combat Report 28/29 Nov 1942 in General Category

Hi, I am currently looking to find information on 1053458 Sgt Gordon John Nesbit Dobson who served in the RAF, possibly as an Air Gunner, holder of...

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1st March 2021, 15:22

paulmcmillan replied to a thread Silk and Barbed Wire. Paperback – 1 Jan. 2000 by Brian Walley: (Author in General Category

Bon thanks you have a PM Paul

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