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26th June 2022, 00:10

JDCAVE replied to a thread 2nd Dickie Trips in General Category

John and Letter Writer: thank you. LW: in my father’s case, his trips were all in Lancasters and I remember him saying the 2nd pilot stood behind...

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25th June 2022, 04:49

JDCAVE started a thread 2nd Dickie Trips in General Category

I’m looking for documents that might provide insight into guidelines for 2nd Dickie Trips. Specifically for how much of the flight would 2nd pilot...

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24th June 2022, 20:53

JDCAVE replied to a thread RAF Base Odiham in General Category

Thanks Brian. It seems to me the operational units likely were on the continent at this time. There were various servicing units and Beam approach...

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24th June 2022, 19:52

JDCAVE replied to a thread Help with unknown lather jacket worn by the RCAF airman in General Category

This is the insignia I’m familiar with… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._428_Squadron_RCAF Note that at least with 419 Squadron, the...

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24th June 2022, 19:39

JDCAVE started a thread RAF Base Odiham in General Category

On his operation to Dessau, 7/8-March,1945, dad was diverted to Odiham: https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_c12292/1124 ...

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19th June 2022, 23:31

JDCAVE replied to a thread RAF Service files. in General Category

Hi Mike: my understanding is your dad’s pilot would have been on a 2nd Dickie trip prior to operating with his own crew as 1st pilot. Unless….he was...

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19th June 2022, 17:07

JDCAVE replied to a thread Nachtjagd Combat Archive series in Authors, Books and Book Projects

It’s out now, Pete: https://www.wingleader.co.uk/shop/nachtjagd-combat-archive-1945 Mine is “in the post”. Probably 4-6 weeks away. Jim

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16th June 2022, 14:38

JDCAVE replied to a thread 940035 Reginald Tarry B:16 Mar 1918 Potterspury, Northamptonshire, England in General Category

Do tell us more! Jim

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15th June 2022, 12:57

JDCAVE replied to a thread DH82 Tiger Moth II R5034 in General Category

Paul: Harry Herbert Malcolm Cave. And that sounds correct about W/C Arthur. Jim

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15th June 2022, 00:04

JDCAVE replied to a thread Peenemunde 17/18th August 1943 Aiming Point F what PFF Squadrons in General Category

Charles: My books are in boxes right now. Middlebrook, in his book on Peenemunde may have the information you seek. Otherwise, you will have to look...

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14th June 2022, 23:56

JDCAVE started a thread DH82 Tiger Moth II R5034 in General Category

Concerning the following aircraft: http://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=r5034 I can provide details as to its demise. ...

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8th June 2022, 19:09

JDCAVE replied to a thread Cause of Mosquito MM196 M5-Q loss, November 16th 1944? in General Category

Probably 20-25 years ago, I remember having lunch at a small roadside cafe located at Jordan River, a few miles NW of Sooke along the oceanfront....

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29th May 2022, 20:17

JDCAVE replied to a thread Welcome Back in General Category

Roger that! Thanks to all involved with keeping this forum moderated and up and running. Jim

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