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17th November 2023, 13:55

londonclanger started a thread Identify wheel from bomber aircraft in General Category

https://www.lancaster-ed559.co.uk/wheel.html Might be a bit of a long shot, but I am trying to identify from which aircraft this wheel is from....

19 replies | 564 view(s)

20th November 2023, 12:48

Halibagguru started a thread RAF Station Radio Call Signs in General Category

Does anyone know the radio callsigns RAF Kemble and RAF Lyneham circa 1943 please? Despite digging I can’t locate them; I am assuming they had call...

14 replies | 468 view(s)

2nd December 2023, 20:08

Andy Marden started a thread Curtiss Kittyhawk/Tomahawk anomalies in General Category

I've copied this out of one of Alex's most useful unaccounted threads (18 Jun 41) to gain maximum exposure. He listed: EGYPT MUNRO, Donald...

15 replies | 301 view(s)

15th November 2023, 15:49

Resmoroh started a thread German Weather Squadrons (Wettererkundungsstaffel) in General Category

Hallo All, I was trying to find if any meteorologists from the Luftwaffe (Wettererkundungsstaffel - Wekusta) Weather Recce Sqns have been located in...

8 replies | 247 view(s)

5th December 2023, 16:51

Andy Marden started a thread Fairey Gordon in Pre World War II Forum

Another query as a result of my reading the highly enjoyable "Truculent Tribes Turbulent Skies" (Vic Flintham, Air-Britain, 2015). On Page 125 it...

12 replies | 124 view(s)

5th December 2023, 18:50

CZ_RAF started a thread Record about OTU training - Conv. x Op. Night Landing in General Category

Hi all, I would like to ask if anybody can exaplain me record from the 10 OTU training (Whitleys): Number of Nigh landing - 39 Conv., 8 Op. My...

8 replies | 132 view(s)

28th November 2023, 21:56

Australia started a thread Looking for image of Mervyn James DFC 146930 KIA @ Antwerp in General Category

Hi everyone, I'm looking for any images of flying officer Mervyn James DFC , service number 146930 , previously 1339046 or 1339048 Circumstances...

7 replies | 223 view(s)

13th November 2023, 20:44

Steve Brew started a thread Is anyone familiar with the location of RAF Airfields in and around Aden? in General Category

I appreciate that it was some time ago, but is there anyone on the Forum who served in Aden or is otherwise familiar with the location of RAF...

7 replies | 210 view(s)

9th November 2023, 00:26

JDCAVE started a thread Diverted to Metheringham on Duisburg Raid 17/18-December-1944. in General Category

On the way back from the Duisburg Raid 17/18-December-1944 dad and his crew were diverted to Metheringham. It's probably information that has been...

8 replies | 207 view(s)

12th November 2023, 17:10

James Castle started a thread Junkers Ju 188 - crashed near Withyham, East Sussex, on 24th February 1944. in General Category

Dear All, I know that this may be outside the bounds of the Forum, but would any of you have any further details on this crashed German aircraft. At...

6 replies | 232 view(s)

21st November 2023, 00:34

dennis_burke started a thread AM Publication 1922 - Notes on Casualty Procedure in War in General Category

This just popped up in a google search I was doing, on the CWGC archives ...

7 replies | 200 view(s)

25th November 2023, 23:53

Lyffe started a thread Form 'F' Fighter Command Combat Report in General Category

I have a copy of this form, sent by 13 Group Intelligence to Fighter Command on 10 May 1940, which describes two successful combats in the vicinity...

7 replies | 196 view(s)

23rd November 2023, 10:45

78SqnHistory started a thread Help identifying Air Gunner in General Category

I wonder if anyone can help with the identity of an Air Gunner who served with 78 Squadron in 1942. The chap in question is Sgt W ELSTYNE, he flew...

6 replies | 199 view(s)

2nd December 2023, 18:10

Alex Smart started a thread 410617 - Unaccounted Airmen - 17-06-1941 in General Category

Hello, 410617 - Unaccounted Airmen - 17-06-1941 From Henk's List - CANADA ELWELL, Benjamin - Lac - 540099 - RAF. Kingston (Cataraqui)...

4 replies | 130 view(s)

5th December 2023, 06:55

alain charpentier started a thread who and how targets were choosen ? in General Category

Hello , Reading this: "A number of small targets in Belgium and France suitable for precision attacks by relatively small forces of bombers...

4 replies | 115 view(s)

20th November 2023, 10:07

Steve Smith started a thread Cologne 'A', 'B' and 'C' in General Category

Hi, 3 Group attacked Cologne a number of times during the 1941, each time the target Cologne would be followed by a letter prefix, 'A' or 'B' or...

4 replies | 178 view(s)

20th November 2023, 10:56

paulmcmillan started a thread Air Mechanic 2nd Class James W CONLIN Suicide 30 December 1920 full ID Pension in Pre World War II Forum

Air Mechanic 2nd Class James "W" CONLIN of 30 Sqn Suicide 30 December 1920. He was serving as a Wireless Operator with No 30 Sqn when he committed...

6 replies | 64 view(s)

11th November 2023, 06:53

Phil Listemann started a thread Looking for first names 2 NZ pilots in General Category

Hello, I'm after the first names of 2 RNZAF pilots who served in Europe: WJ Wendelken NZ417154 WT McKeown NZ405607 Does anyone know? ...

3 replies | 154 view(s)

2nd December 2023, 18:11

Alex Smart started a thread 410618 - Unaccounted Airmen - 18-06-1941 in General Category

Hello, 410618 - Unaccounted Airmen - 18-06-1941 From Henk's List - UK CARRICK, Duncan - Lac - 873274 - RAF (AAF) - 945 Balloon Sqdn. ...

5 replies | 118 view(s)

22nd November 2023, 14:18

AndrewClark started a thread George William Leonard (79211) in General Category

I know that I've already mentioned this chap on the 'Sqdn / Ldr Carter thread, but I'm wondering if anyone knows about George Leonard's pre- World...

4 replies | 170 view(s)

12th November 2023, 23:52

Rick1947 started a thread 11 sfts in General Category

My father's service records indicate that he was posted to 11 SFTS (under training) 5/07/1941. The only reference I can find to this Service Flying...

3 replies | 147 view(s)

24th November 2023, 13:35

Austar31 started a thread RAF F543 - Help! in General Category

Hi, I know that there is a copious amount of information on here and elsewhere about the codes used on the RAF F5453 during WW2, but I am having...

3 replies | 138 view(s)

17th November 2023, 23:18

Alex Smart started a thread 410610 - Unaccounted Airmen - 10-06-1941 in General Category

Hello, 410610 - Unaccounted Airmen - 10-06-1941 From Henk's List - UK MACINTOSH, William Noel - AC2c - 1083052 - RAFVR. Halewood...

3 replies | 110 view(s)

3rd December 2023, 18:37

Andy Marden started a thread Sopwith Snipe in Pre World War II Forum

Snipe E7429 of 25 Sqn is listed in the Air-Britain serials book as force landing on 25.1.23 before being burned by its pilot. "Truculent Tribes"...

4 replies | 107 view(s)

26th November 2023, 11:24

Mike4898 started a thread Mystery crash site in Baveria in General Category

A couple of weeks ago we had some visitors from Germany in the RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre, one of whom, Hans Grassl, was asking for ways to...

3 replies | 205 view(s)

17th November 2023, 13:44

78SqnHistory started a thread 429 Squadron assistance in General Category

Hello all, whilst reviewing my transcription of the 78 Squadron Operational Record book I have noticed that for a period in 1942 it seems that the...

3 replies | 104 view(s)

17th November 2023, 10:47

paulmcmillan started a thread Aircraftman 2nd Class Patrick Carter/Carters Died 7 August 1920 Iraq in Pre World War II Forum

All I am trying to confirm Aircraftman 2nd Class Patrick Carter/Carters 333679 who died 7 August 1920 Iraq due to Heatstoke was actually Carter...

4 replies | 60 view(s)

13th November 2023, 21:31

Steve Smith started a thread Wellington R1516 of 311 (Czech) Squadron Friendly Fire in General Category

Hi, This Wellington crashed at Lower Mere Park Farm on July 2nd 1941. At the time it was believed that it was shot down by a 'Friendly Fighter'....

2 replies | 150 view(s)

25th November 2023, 01:29

Alex Smart started a thread 410614 - Unaccounted Airwman and Airmen - 14-06-1941 in General Category

Hello, 410614 - Unaccounted Airwman and Airmen - 14-06-1941 From Henk's List - SOUTH AFRICA WAAF(SAAF) MILES, Marjorie Geneva etc...

2 replies | 124 view(s)

25th November 2023, 01:30

Alex Smart started a thread 410615 - Unaccounted Airmen - 15-06-1941 in General Category

Hello, 410615 - Unaccounted Airmen - 15-06-1941 From Henk's List - CANADA GREEN, Arthur James - AC1c - R/81182 - RCAF. Vancouver...

2 replies | 100 view(s)

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