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30th November 2023, 21:40

78SqnHistory started a thread Station Commander at RAF Driffield in 1942 in General Category

Can anyone tell me who the Station Commanders at Driffield were in the summer of 1942? Many thanks Daz

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26th November 2023, 11:49

78SqnHistory replied to a thread Mystery crash site in Baveria in General Category

Mike the crash site, based on the location of the burials seems to be close to the Czech border. Perhaps the theory of a drop from a special duty...

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26th November 2023, 10:04

78SqnHistory replied to a thread Help identifying Air Gunner in General Category

By way of an update, the suggestion from Pete proved to be correct as I am now in contact with the subjects grandson. Sgt William Elstyne did indeed...

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25th November 2023, 14:03

78SqnHistory replied to a thread Help identifying Air Gunner in General Category

Cheers Pete, I'll see if I can find any connection Daz

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25th November 2023, 10:04

78SqnHistory replied to a thread RAF Station Radio Call Signs in General Category

Jim My understanding was that on VHF voice communications the crews used the Callsign allocated to the Squadron plus the identification letter of...

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24th November 2023, 12:51

78SqnHistory replied to a thread Assistance with 158908 PO J A MCQUEEN in General Category

Simon, many thanks, much appreciated. Daz

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24th November 2023, 10:38

78SqnHistory started a thread Assistance with 158908 PO J A MCQUEEN in General Category

Can anyone assist with the capture details of 158098 PO J A MCQUEEN, possibly serving with 37 Squadron in Italy in 1944. The database shows him as...

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23rd November 2023, 23:12

78SqnHistory replied to a thread RAF Station Radio Call Signs in General Category

Jim, I believe that M-St-G was 'STRAPPER'. I know that Breighton was NOSMO and that 78 Squadron aircraft were 'ROTHMAN'. Other bases used by 78...

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23rd November 2023, 11:50

78SqnHistory replied to a thread Help identifying Air Gunner in General Category

Simon the name is consistently spelt the same way in the ORB so I'm fairly confident that the spelling is correct although you can never be 100%...

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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...

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22nd November 2023, 21:37

78SqnHistory replied to a thread Training of Wireless Operator/Air Gunners in General Category

Yep, Sgt Albert Edgar Arnold. Daz

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22nd November 2023, 20:32

78SqnHistory started a thread Training of Wireless Operator/Air Gunners in General Category

I have just come across an aspect of training which I haven’t seen before. In an online RNZAF source it states that the chap I am researching studied...

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17th November 2023, 18:32

78SqnHistory replied to a thread 429 Squadron assistance in General Category

Peter, Simon perfect both are a match. A look at the Squadron ORB shows that they were indeed flying with 78 Squadron for experience. Many thanks...

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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...

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6th November 2023, 08:50

78SqnHistory replied to a thread Timeline from enlistment to joining an operational Squadron in General Category

Thank you both, I think the only way to do this will be to try and confirm John Pomfret’s death and then apply for his service record, which may take...

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6th November 2023, 08:46

78SqnHistory replied to a thread Assistance with number and christian names in General Category

Peter I think you are right, about the QSD, it is consistent throughout the ORB though, he is either shown as T. K. or T. C. Of the 3,600 or so...

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5th November 2023, 10:24

78SqnHistory started a thread Timeline from enlistment to joining an operational Squadron in General Category

Good morning all I am researching an Air Gunner and wondered what peoples opinions are on the following: 1186200 John Pomfret Robinson enlisted...

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4th November 2023, 20:34

78SqnHistory started a thread Assistance with number and christian names in General Category

I am trying to confirm the identities of all those who flew with 78 Squadron and am struggling with a number of these, is anybody able to offer any...

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