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23rd November 2023, 10:22

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

No problem Peter - at least I'm not the only one who does that! Thank you for trying. Cheers, Andrew

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22nd November 2023, 19:33

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

Thanks Peter - that explains his gunnery experience - he was 'gunner' deliver the letters on time! Seriously though, thank you, but may I ask how you...

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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...

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20th November 2023, 08:16

AndrewClark replied to a thread P/O later S/L Stanley Carter (79230) in General Category

Thanks Baz More luck than judgement, to be honest! Now all (!) I have to find out is where and when George William Leonard was born, and what he...

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19th November 2023, 00:19

AndrewClark replied to a thread P/O later S/L Stanley Carter (79230) in General Category

So, I did a bit more digging on this & found out, through “Observers and Navigators – and other non-pilot aircrew in the RFC, RNAS and RAF” by W/Cdr...

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15th November 2023, 04:47

AndrewClark replied to a thread P/O later S/L Stanley Carter (79230) in General Category

Thanks again, Baz. I have a suspicion that the chap I'm looking at might have been around the same age as Mr Pledger, so I'm now wondering if this...

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13th November 2023, 23:20

AndrewClark replied to a thread P/O later S/L Stanley Carter (79230) in General Category

Many thanks, Baz. I'd say that was a stroke of inspired genius - excellent work! You've certainly cracked it. Now, my next (probably stupid)...

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13th November 2023, 08:49

AndrewClark replied to a thread P/O later S/L Stanley Carter (79230) in General Category

Hi Baz I found this thread while researching George William Leonard (79211), who appears in the batch of commissions to which your thread refers....

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9th November 2023, 07:54

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

Sorry Jim, my first post appears to have disappeared! Basically, I was wondering if the diversion was a 'late call' due to fog. Please see the email...

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9th November 2023, 07:22

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

Sorry Jim, I've just noticed that RAF Metheringham's ORB records the Station's FIDO being lit the following night, which rather implies that it...

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5th November 2023, 09:48

AndrewClark replied to a thread Was a 'Yew-Tree' a Type of Mine? in General Category

Well, I think I've answered my own question! It is down to the wording used. The following are quotes from the same ORB, for the night of 20-21 March...

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4th November 2023, 18:01

AndrewClark replied to a thread Was a 'Yew-Tree' a Type of Mine? in General Category

I thought that at first ,Jim, but I'm so not sure now, especially if there were other 'yew-tree operations in 1942. I'll have a closer look at the...

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4th November 2023, 08:39

AndrewClark started a thread Was a 'Yew-Tree' a Type of Mine? in General Category

Hi all. I raise this merely out of curiosity....... An entry in No.50 Squadron's ORB for 6-7th September 1940 refers to aircraft being detailed to...

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3rd November 2023, 09:27

AndrewClark replied to a thread Albert Gorsuch Goulder DFM 551854 / 53647 in General Category

Many thanks, Terry. It's all good stuff. Please keep it coming, folks! Andrew

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2nd November 2023, 06:36

AndrewClark replied to a thread Albert Gorsuch Goulder DFM 551854 / 53647 in General Category

Cheers Chris, I missed that! That is a big help. Thank you. Andrew

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2nd November 2023, 00:15

AndrewClark replied to a thread Albert Gorsuch Goulder DFM 551854 / 53647 in General Category

Many thanks, Dave. Another piece in the puzzle, much appreciated! Cheers, Andrew

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1st November 2023, 09:59

AndrewClark replied to a thread Jeep Carrying Halifaxes in India in South East Asia Command (SEAC) - India, Burma & Far East

Jagan, scrub that - you box is full!! Hi Jagan. Here's what I was trying to send: Firstly, thanks for all you do with this website - it is...

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1st November 2023, 09:54

AndrewClark replied to a thread Jeep Carrying Halifaxes in India in South East Asia Command (SEAC) - India, Burma & Far East

Hi Jagan. Just sending you a pm on this. Cheers, Andrew

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1st November 2023, 09:53

AndrewClark started a thread Albert Gorsuch Goulder DFM 551854 / 53647 in General Category

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone can throw any light on this chap's career between him being injured in a Hampden crash on 26/10/1940 and acting as a...

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