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Bristol Blenheim IV (N6199 VE-) on a mission to Wilhelmshaven on 1939-09-03
Tom Evans 1 year ago

The named airman 1st class R Evans was my Uncle Ralph buried at Sage cemetery.
Avro Lancaster I (NF982 SR-B) on a mission to Neuss on 1944-09-24
MARK SHUCKBURGH 1 year ago

My uncle, Terry J MInns was a gunner on this plane and lost his life I understand on this date during ...
Avro Lancaster II (LL679 JI-J2) on a mission to Braunschweig on 1944-01-15
Chris Ruck 1 year ago

This mission was on the 14th and not the 15th. And the plane had the code of A1-J
Private First Class Wilson Thomas T Jr (Service #: 06668969) died on 1944-06-09

Cheryl Stockton 1 year ago

Thank you ?
Avro Lancaster III (ED476 PH-N) on a mission to Duisburg on 1943-05-13
Paul McOscar 1 year ago

My wifes uncle was the pilot of N476 F/O Bill Alexander. On clearing my borther-in-laws home after ...
Technical Sergeant Rosner Elmer (Service #: 18044426) died on 1944-07-08
Dreg Mandich 1 year ago

My father Charles D. Mandich was a crew member on the B26 42-107695 shot down 8 July 1944 MACR #6621.
The 78 Sqdn left from Linton on Ouse at 1943-04-04 at 19:46
Beverly Waters 1 year ago

My dad, ALan Wright, left from Linton on Ouse with 78 squadron on the night of the 4th April 1943 as ...
18 Infantry Regiment (-), Headquarters stayed at Puddleston (Puddletown?) Dorset on 06 april 1944
John Evans 1 year ago

My father served with the 2nd Armored Division, 66th Armored Regiment and in May 1944 his unit trained ...
Avro Lancaster I (LM189 WP-U) on a mission to Homberg on 1944-07-21
Paul Shrimpton 1 year ago

My Great Uncle, Cornelius Cannon, was also on this flight as rear gunner. Commendations and commiserations ...
Hampden I (AE232 ZN-) on a mission to Hamburg on 1941-09-16
Deborah Kirk 1 year ago

My Father Sgt Harry Kirk was the gunner on this flight. The aircraft was shot down over Hamburg ...
Flight of Spitfire PRXI PM142 and Flight Lieutenant L McMillan on 1945-05-03
John McLellan 1 year ago

https://www.flensted.eu.com/1945052.shtml
Flight of Typhoon Ib JP656 and Flight Sergeant J J Rowland on 1944-06-07
Anthony Knight 1 year ago

Following the post by Alun Rowland: the Mayor of Quetieville, Normandy, is keen to contact any family ...
Friston X2FR (A)
Lee Whitear 1 year ago

Just for info, Friston now has a memorial in place care of Airfields of Britain Conservation ...
Flight of Typhoon Ib JR517 and Warrant Officer K W Patrick on 1945-04-06
Scott Patrick 1 year ago

W.O. Ken Patrick survived the crash and returned to Australia. Was my Uncle
869 Chemical Company (Air Operations), Detachment A stayed at Thorpe Abbotts Norfolk on 25 april 1944
Erica L Elliott 1 year ago

Hello There,
While working with the WW2 morning reports on archives.gov for my upcoming ...

Avro Lancaster I (LL972 LE-T) on a mission to Szczecin on 1944-08-17
Richard Nottingham 1 year ago

My Uncle Thomas Nottingham was wireless operator on this mission. We visited his grave in Poland .

71 Infantry Division (USA) HQ at Burglengenfeld
Fred Vogels 1 year ago

All I know is on the website..

71 Infantry Division (USA) HQ at Burglengenfeld
Harold Dr.Hirschberger 1 year ago

Please send me some information about my father !

71 Infantry Division (USA) HQ at Burglengenfeld
Harold Dr.Hirschberger 1 year ago

My father Harold O'Neil was there between 1945 and 1946.as a soldier/officer
Is there any ...

On Mon. 13 Jan 1941 German aircraft dropped 106 high explosive bombs o.....
Michael John Williams 1 year ago

Cyril Lidstone was my father's brother-in-law. They were both in the Auxiliary Fire Service during ...

Flight of Tempest V JN811 and Flying Officer W L Miller on 1944-07-03
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

Flying Officer NZ402208 William Lister Miller Royal New Zealand Air Force survived this incident. His ...

Flight of Tempest V JN811 and Flying Officer W L Miller on 1944-07-03
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

This aircraft was probably flown by 486 Sqn Royal New Zealand Air Force, as 485 was using Spitfires at ...

Flight of Tempest V JN771 and Pilot Officer J G Wilson on 1944-05-01
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

Pilot Officer J G Wilson was an officer in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, not the RAF.
The ...

Flight of Tempest V JN771 and Pilot Officer J G Wilson on 1944-05-01
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

J G Wilson survived this accident, and was still alive and attending 486 Sqn reunions in 1982.

Flight of Tempest V NV980 and Pilot Officer D C H Rex on 1945-04-24
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

Pilot Officer 195883 Dennis Charles Harvey Rex DFC, RAFVR did not die in this accident.
His ...

Private Lyman Wesley L (Service #: 35019581) died on 1944-07-09
Jamie Windsor 1 year ago

My dear great great uncle I never knew of her existence till I started doing the family tree and now ...

Flight of Tempest V NV663 and Warrant Officer A Crowe on 1945-04-29
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

Warrant Officer Crowe crashed his Tempest NV663 at Gresse, Germany, not Gressey, France.

Flight of Tempest V SN143 and Pilot Officer D R Worley on 1945-03-28
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

Pilot Officer Douglas Roy Worley, RAFVR 190331 did not die on this mission, but brought his aircraft ...

RAF Bomber Command 10 Mosquitos attacked the synthetic-oil refinery at Böhlen 4/5 March 1945
Mark Morgan 1 year ago

My Dad was a 19 year old Sergeant in 106 Squadron and took part on this attack. He was a Mid Upper ...

Flight of Tempest JN745 and Pilot Officer G A Whitman on 1944-05-11
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

Pilot Officer George Andrew Whitman RCAF (American) was on a Ranger mission in the Amiens area, and the ...

Flight of Tempest V EJ812 and Pilot Officer R S Adcock on 1945-02-14
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

Flying Office Ronald Samm Adcock 411846 (recently promoted from Pilot Officer) was an officer of the ...

104 Infantry Division (USA) crossing Erft Canal
John C Rutzen 1 year ago

My father died in that battle, March 1945

254 Ordnance Battalion stayed at Ashchurch Gloucestershire on 11 june 1944
Nick Barkas 1 year ago

Martin Tschantz (101years old) died today. He was a 254th battalion member discharged on 18 March ...

3217 Signal Service Battalion stayed at London on 14 october 1944
Nancy Sackman 1 year ago

My Father, William C Life was in this Signal Battalion. I love finding this information. He rarely ...

Flight of Tempest V EJ755 and Flying Officer B M Vassilliades on 1945-03-25
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

Shot down by flak whilst attacking a truck convoy in Bocholt woods, North-West Germany. The aircraft ...

Sergeant Caboor Albert J (Service #: 36306632) died on 1944-06-07
Stephen caboor 1 year ago

He was my uncle. I know he was engaged prior to leaving for ETO. He was part of the troops landing ...

Flight of Tempest V EJ691 and Captain O Ullestad on 1945-03-02
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

Captain Olav Ullestad was a Royal Norwegian Air Force officer serving with the RAF. His Service Number ...

Flight of Tempest V SN139 and Pilot Officer H A Horsey on 1945-04-02
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

Flying Officer Harry Alfred Horsey, RAF Volunteer Reserve Serial 186751 force-landed SW of Bösel ...

Flight of Tempest V EJ664 and Warrant Officer S A Williams on 1944-09-25
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

The Pilot was Pilot Officer Alan Samuel Williams, Service Number 409262 and he was in the Royal ...

Flight of Tempest V EJ662 and Pilot Officer W E Maloney on 1944-09-16
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

RAAF Pilot Officer William Edmund "Spike" Maloney was forced down by flak on an armed reconnaissance ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ493 KW-H) on a mission to Troisdorf on 1944-12-28
Denis Thievin 1 year ago

My father Aime Thievin was the wireless operator on this flight. The experience is described more ...

Flight of Tempest V NV973 and Sergeant S A Shepherd on 1945-03-28
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

Sgt Stanley Arthur Sheppard RAFVR Service Number 1587835 was shot down by a Focke-Wulf Fw 190.

Flight of Tempest V JN810 and Warrant Officer S J Short on 1944-06-30
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

Tempest JN810 crash-landed near its base at RAF Newchurch after it attacked a V-1 flying bomb that ...

Flight of Tempest V EJ545 and Flight Lieutenant R K Dean on 1944-07-27
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

Flight Lieutenant Raymond Keeling Dean RAFVR, Service Number 125499 was transferred to the Admin and ...

Flight of Tempest V JN8595 and Pilot Officer F B Lawless on 1944-06-28
Carrotcruncher 1 year ago

Pilot Officer F B "Bruce" Lawless was flying Tempest JN859 (not JN8595 - that's an invalid serial) ...

505 Quartermaster Car Company stayed at Teddington Middlesex on 23 june 1944
michael 1 year ago

i discovered a GI grandfather i never knew Hurbert E Bartemy he was attched to 505th QM car co at ...

First Lieutenant Kaufman John C (Service #: O1298072) died on 1944-06-26
Thomas Joseph Kaufmann Jr. 1 year ago

Hello Uncle John,

This is your nephew Tom's son Thomas Jr. We just learned of your ...

988 Engineer Treadway Bridge Company stayed at Lopscombe Camp Wiltshire on 27 april 1944
Fred Vogels 1 year ago

looking forward: ww2history at kpnmail dot nl

988 Engineer Treadway Bridge Company stayed at Lopscombe Camp Wiltshire on 27 april 1944
Thomas LaMont Gee 1 year ago

I have some pictures of my dad in the 988th.

Avro Lancaster I (LM109 LS-E) on a mission to Calais on 1944-09-23
Tony Riordan 1 year ago

My uncle Lex.M Riordan was the wireless operator and was one of the crew that bailed out

Avro Lancaster III (JB419 DX-E) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-21

Ian Bauer 1 year ago

Hi it's very sad, but I found his frying log book at the local tip, and still have
J.P. Irwin

Flight of Hurricane I N2440 and Sergeant J M B Beard on 1940-09-07
Barry Porteous 1 year ago

Sergeant (later Sqn. Leader) John Bentley-Beard. I was an engineering apprentice to him in his 3-man ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED524 PO-T) on a mission to Essen on 1943-04-04
Tom Fulcher 1 year ago

On 3/4 April 1943 my uncle Louis Fulcher (age 24) was the flight engineer on ED524 which left Bottesford ...

Tempest lost at Lierop (gem. Someren) on 13-02-1945 (SGLO ref: T5246A)
Han Jacobs 1 year ago

It was my grandfather who saved Bob Mooney.
He was with us in ‘76 or ‘77, can’t remember the ...

Flight of Spitfire IX MH364 and Flight Sergeant F Transom on 1943-10-20
Peter Miles 1 year ago

Crash site for MH 364 was in my garden in Margate. Remains of the aircraft were found some years ago ...

Flight of Beaufighter VI V8454 and Pilot Officer D Grant on 1943-04-16
Jenny Saxelby 1 year ago

William Daniel Grant IV survived the crash into the English Channel but subsequently died at Davidstow ...

Private Hussey James C (Service #: 34851608) died on 1944-06-26
MARK HUSSEY 1 year ago

Just like to say we came across the cross of James Hussey and we placed a flower to remember and ...

405 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion (Supply & Maintenance), Battery B stayed at Stansted Essex on 14 may 1944
Patrick Streeter 1 year ago

I'll email it to you. It is rather large so may take some time.

Regards

405 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion (Supply & Maintenance), Battery B stayed at Stansted Essex on 14 may 1944
Fred Vogels 1 year ago

yes please: [email protected]

405 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion (Supply & Maintenance), Battery B stayed at Stansted Essex on 14 may 1944
Patrick Streeter 1 year ago

I have a photo, together with all the names, of Battery 'B' 405th A.A.A Gun Battalion, 1944, stantioned ...

2004 Ordnance Maintenance Company (Aviation) stayed at Stansted Essex on 09 june 1944
Daniel 1 year ago

My great grandfather, PVT Leo Edward Gagnon, was stationed here during WW2. If anybody has photos or ...

Avro Lancaster I (ED326 PH-K) on a mission to Szczecin on 1943-04-21
Paul Godden 1 year ago

R E Dadd. Is on. My family tree. Grandads cousin

On Tues. 02 Jan 1945 In Copenhagen, Denmark, a V2 Rocket factory was de.....
Eric D Hansen 1 year ago

Hi,

My father was in the Danish resistance. He was involved in the blowing up the Globus Radio ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB363 GT-K) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-11-19
Ray 1 year ago

Just an observation.

I am researching WILFRED WILKINSON DFC. The info I have found indicates ...

Flight of Spitfire I N3039 and Pilot Officer H J Akroyd on 1940-10-07
Andrew Vickers 1 year ago

https://allspitfirepilots.org/pilots/1191-harold-akroyd. gives details of his last mission and the ...

Flight of Hurricane I L2121 and Flight Lieutenant P G Leeson on 1940-05-23

guest 1 year ago

https://www.pressreader.com/uk/loughborough-echo/20150814/283227326836094

Flight of Hurricane I L1941 and Pilot Officer S A C Sibley on 1940-05-14
Peter 1 year ago

Hello, My name is Peter and i live in Belgium.

For several years i was investigating a ...

Flight of Spitfire IX MA584 and Pilot Officer A Pietrasiak on 1943-11-29
Rafał Bujalski 1 year ago

There was no collision with wingman.

operations record book of 308 Squadron

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP513 and Squadron Leader F W M Jensen on 1943-10-25
Marius Jensen 1 year ago

This was my grandfather :)

Flight of Tempest V NV659 and Flight Lieutenant J D Ross on 1945-02-06
Jürgen Wittneben 1 year ago

J.D. Ross ist am 06.Februar 1945 in der Nähe von Sibbesse (Kreis Alfeld) abgestürzt. Mein Grossvater ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb BL587 and Flight Sergeant W F Aldcorn on 1942-08-19
hw97karbine 1 year ago

footage of the rescue: https://x.com/i/status/1896531187000394081

On Fri. 06 Apr 1945 US Lieutenant John G. Winant, son of the US ambass.....
Glyn Jones 1 year ago

Winant was shot down over MUNSTER not Munich.

The Munster mission of Sunday October ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN741 and Flight Lieutenant R W Nesbitt on 1944-06-12
Fred Vogels 1 year ago

[email protected]

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN741 and Flight Lieutenant R W Nesbitt on 1944-06-12
Martin Denton 1 year ago

Hi I have a photo of Flt Lt Robert William Nesbitt who was my mums cousin but don't seem to be able to ...

Spitfire lost at Schipluiden - Zouteveen on 07-12-1944 (SGLO ref: T4785)
Walter knijnenburg 1 year ago

I am Walter the son of Jan knijnenburg who who was sitting in the plane after the crash on the picture ...

Flight of Defiant I N3520 and Flight Lieutenant S F F Johnson on 1941-02-26
Andrew Stanbury 1 year ago

This is my relative who sadly lost there life , my grandmothers brother

The Belgians S.A.S. Parachutists operation Caliban
Reg Marginet 1 year ago

My uncle Andre Marginet participated in operation Caliban

The Belgians S.A.S. Parachutists operation Caliban
Reg Marginet 1 year ago

My uncle Andre Marginet participated in operation Caliban

474 Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion, Battery D stayed at Wallingford Berkshire on 16 march 1944
Fred Vogels 1 year ago

You can mail to [email protected]

474 Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion, Battery D stayed at Wallingford Berkshire on 16 march 1944
Charles Almarez 1 year ago

I have recently restored a group photo of the personnel from the 474 AA AW Bn, taken in May 1943. The ...

199 Field Artillery Battalion (4.5 Inch Gun) stayed at Torrington Devonshire on 23 september 1944
Mark Collins 1 year ago

My father was in the 199th and his battalion diary is on FB

Short Stirling III (EF505 EX-R) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1944-01-29
Henry Pedersen 1 year ago

I might have a photo of the rear gunner, Cyril Atherton, together with his medals and Air Ministry ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib PD593 and Flight Lieutenant J D Inches on 1945-04-12

Visitor 1 year ago

Flight Lieutenant James Donald Inches RCAF J/20146 abandoned the aircraft safely and was awarded the ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib DN360 and Flight Lieutenant E Haabjoern on 1943-06-01

Visitor 1 year ago

Flt Lt Erik Haabjoern was the pilot of Typhoon DN360, which was damaged by Flak on a Roadstead sortie ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib R7752 and Squadron Leader A Ingle on 1943-06-01

Visitor 1 year ago

The pilot, Acting Squadron Leader Alec Ingle (RAFVR 83980) DFC AFC survived this incident uninjured.

Flight of Spitfire II P7606 and Flight Lieutenant B Mickiewicz on 1941-08-29
Steve Martin 1 year ago

Bronislaw, known as "Bronek" was a stone mason by trade prior to becoming a fighter pilot with the ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN765 and Flying Officer A J Royce on 1944-10-05

Visitor 1 year ago

Crash Location is the Roman Catholic Church H. Andreaskerk at Zevenaar, Netherlands.

There ...

Handley Page Halifax II (JN883 ZA-S) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-02-16
Ritchie Stephen 1 year ago

My Father was Peter Ferguson, the Bomb aimer on this Crew. I visited his grave in Berlin in 2005 and ...

The 83 Sqdn left from Wyton at 1943-06-22 at 23:20
Heather A. Roberts 1 year ago

My Father, Sergeant James Munro Hurson, a Navigator on an Avro Lancaster Bomber, that took off from RAF ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN356 and Flight Lieutenant E A McGee on 1944-12-29

Visitor 1 year ago

It appears that this pilot Emmett Andrew Magee, RCAF J/17298 survived, as he crashed near Münster in ...

Typhoon lost at Eindhoven (airfield) on 29-12-1944 (SGLO ref: T4872)

Visitor 1 year ago

The Pilot of the aircraft was Flying Officer George Murray Hill of the RAAF, Service Number 434192. He ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN534 and Pilot Officer G B Swift on 1945-02-24

Visitor 1 year ago

I have some information about the Pilot for you.
Pilot Officer Gordon Battley Swift was from ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN357 and Flying Officer R A Hiltz on 1944-11-19

Visitor 1 year ago

Sadly Flying Officer Robert Arthur Hiltz was killed two days later when Typhoon MN124 was shot down by ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JR207 and Flying Officer M J B Cole on 1944-11-19

Visitor 1 year ago

Flying Office Michael James Burke Cole RAF (156033) did not die in this incident, but evaded capture ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND897 MG-C) on a mission to Siracourt on 1944-06-28
Julie M 1 year ago

Hello, I am researching my family history and my mom remembers her Charlie Farrington was a pathfinder ...

Avro Lancaster I (LM234 VN-K) on a mission to Leuna on 1945-01-15
Rory Duffy 1 year ago

Hi Fred, been doing some digging on this -

This plane is DS704 not LM234 - VNK. It's ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib PD460 and Flying Officer G G Mahaffy on 1944-10-28

Visitor 1 year ago

Flying Officer George Gerald Mahaffy RAFVR, Service Number 135739. is not believed to have died in ...

Private Cram Ralph D Jr (Service #: 31466113) died on 1944-12-25
ROY H HAYDEN 1 year ago

Ralph is also buried with his family at furnace village cemetery in south easton ma . He doea have ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib RB482 and Flying Officer B Lenson on 1945-04-18

Visitor 1 year ago

No death records for Flying Officer Lenson at CWGC. According to https://www.amnesta.net/other/ ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib PD466 and Pilot Officer J E N C Scoon on 1945-05-03

Visitor 1 year ago

Typhoon PD466 was belly-landed when the engine failed on this mission. The pilot survived.
Pilot ...

242 Infantry Regiment (USA) battle for Hatten day 2
Charles Lincks 1 year ago

My Father was a MP assigned the the 242inf 1 Battalion 42 Division.
Michael Lincks (nmn).

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN817 and Flight Sergeant N L Gordon on 1944-09-09

Visitor 1 year ago

Flight Sergeant Nelson Leslie Gordon RCAF, Serial No. R/176568 survived this incident with a slight wound ...

B-24H - #42-52587 - 2U-K -"Shoo Shoo Baby" lost at St. Jansklooster (near Boschwijde) on 23-03-1944 (SGLO ref: T3545)
Fred Vogels 1 year ago

Als het goed is staat alles er…

Crashlocatie: 020 | Vliegtuigromp, Mitrailleur, 2 Motoren en grote wrakstukken.
Fred 1 year ago

Geborgen door vissers

Avro Lancaster I (ME773 PM-U) on a mission to Revigny-sur-Ornain on 1944-07-15
david cox 1 year ago

delighted to find this photo. Am researching the crew, especially air-gunner W H "Buck" Taylor (2214212) ...

Clinton Kwaak
Fred Vogels 1 year ago

Kwaak is weer online

959 Field Artillery Battalion (4.5 Inch Gun), Headquarters stayed at Barton Stacey Hampshire on 31 may 1944
Charlotte Hamilton 1 year ago

My grandfather was in the 959th Field Artillery unit and was at Barton Stacey, his name is James E ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib RB270 and Squadron Leader E H A Vernon-Jarvis on 1945-02-03
Hans van de Donk 1 year ago

Saillant detail. S/L Vernon-Jarvis neemt op deze dag het commando over van No. 168 Sqn. Om 10:55 uur ...

Flight of Spitfire IX MK574 and Flying Officer R E L Reeves on 1944-06-15
Sea 1 year ago

Pilot R E L Reeves was my grandfather and did not die here. He parachuted to safety and past away in ...

Hampden I (L4127 PL-) on a mission to Heligoland on 1939-09-28
Fred Vogels 1 year ago

A plane of that type!

Hampden I (L4127 PL-) on a mission to Heligoland on 1939-09-28
Martin Emery 1 year ago

Hi - I am intrigued! You label that image as Hampden L 4127, but could you confirm how you know that ...

Staff sergeant Bulgarel Lawrence T (Service #: 18040209) died on 1944-02-28
Terry Fortenberry 1 year ago

My sister and I are from Texas and we visited the grave is Sgt. Lawrence Bulgarel. Thank you for your ...

Private First Class Monde Robert C (Service #: 32550643) died on 1944-06-06
Steven Heubeck 1 year ago

I was born on Jan 10 1944. Joined US Army in 66. Became paratrooper in 68.
Went to Normandy ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN743 and Flight Lieutenant E B Wallace on 1944-07-18
DOUCETTE, Connor Joseph 1 year ago

Hello,
This is my grandfather. Is there anymore information possible crash sites?

1392 Engineer Forestry Company stayed at Wenvoe Glamorgan on 12 september 1944
Fred Vogels 1 year ago

Please contact me at backtonormandy _at- gmail d com

1392 Engineer Forestry Company stayed at Wenvoe Glamorgan on 12 september 1944
Charles Kelley 1 year ago

My grandfather served in this unit. I have a lot of photos and typewritten notes he made. I also ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP397 and Warrant Officer N J Scott on 1944-03-16
Gayle Scott 1 year ago

This is my father, formerly Warrant Officer but became Flying Officer N.J. Scott NZ 415425. He ...

Mosquito lost at Empe (Voorsterweg) on 13-06-1944 (SGLO ref: T3783)
Gerrit Bleumink 1 year ago

De Mosquito is rond 02.15 uur brandend neergestort. Kort voor het neerstorten vloog het vliegtuig ...

Executions carried out by the Einsatzkommando 3 on Saturday 25 October 1941
Jackie 1 year ago

The above photo was from October 14, 1942. Caption: A German police officer shoots a Jewish woman ...

Vickers Wellington II (W5574 PH-) on a mission to Warnemunde on 1942-05-09
Patrick Murphy 1 year ago

My great uncle, Alan Nicholson, also flew on this ill fated mission. He is buried in the cemetery at ...

Master sergeant Smoak William R (Service #: 06348647) died on 1944-06-09
Angela Lowery 1 year ago

My family, the Smoaks lost a brave and selfless hero on June 9, 1944. His name is engraved in the ...

Flight of Tempest V EJ887 and Flying Officer D L Boyd on 1945-03-28
Dugald L Boyd 1 year ago

Donald was my great Uncle and he survived the war after having been shot down twice. He lived we into ...

Flight of Hurricane P3596 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-07-25
James Culverwell 1 year ago

Pilot was a John Henry Culverwell, info available online

Flight of Mustang III KH444 and Squadron Leader M R Hill on 1945-03-12
Keith Bryers 1 year ago

Mustang III S/L Michael R Hill VR + Runnymede Memorial
KH444
19 Sqn Peterhead
(P-51C ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb AB972 and Flying Officer J K Dudley on 1943-07-25
carrie rosser 1 year ago

I think that your John K Dudley is the John Kenneth Dudley (date of birth 3/2/1915) that was a ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb unknown and Pilot Officer C T K Cody on 1943-02-13
Jonathan Cody 1 year ago

The pilot was my uncle Tommy. He didn't die on this mission - he returned the aircraft to his base ...

Private First Class Etler Harold (Service #: 32593463) died on 1944-06-25
Solomon Wielkopolski 1 year ago

We visited Normandy in August 2024 and the American WW2 cemetery on the 30th.

Noting that ...

Executions carried out by the Einsatzkommando 3 on Sunday 31 August 1941

Anonymous 1 year ago

This photo is fake / doctored. The woman shown being executed is cropped out of the 1963 Polish film ...

Location used as construction site at Embry Bois De Pottier
Stephen Williams 1 year ago

My late father, Leslie Williams was a navigator with 21 Sqn RAF. His log book for 29 Jan 1944 ...

Flight of Spitfire II P7606 and Flight Lieutenant B Mickiewicz on 1941-08-29
Godlewski 1 year ago

Kapitan Bronislaw Mickiewicz ur 09.07.1907 w Nowe Troki a zmarl 12.05.1977 w Toronto Canada. Pilot ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED717 QR-S) on a mission to Spezia on 1943-04-12
Ed Chivers 1 year ago

The photo shows the Lancaster flying on one engine. Max demonstrated this at airshows. I have a couple ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED717 QR-S) on a mission to Spezia on 1943-04-12
Ed Chivers 1 year ago

Max Chivers DFC was my father. They were shot up by nightfighters over France and despite the navigator ...

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (N1497 ZA-B) on a mission to Milano on 1940-08-16
Mark Cooper 1 year ago

My Grandfather was the Pilot Douglas Green. He and the 4 survivirs were taken POW in Sumona and escaped ...

Fairey Battle I (L4949 PH-) on a mission to Luxembourg on 1940-05-09
simon Phillipson 2 years ago

The picture is a Fairey Fox as used by the Belgian air force

Flight of Spitfire Vb AA8562 and Pilot Officer E Wardzinski on 1942-04-17
Jim 2 years ago

I would like to discuss this with anyone who is interested. My email is [email protected]. ...

Avro Lancaster I (LM179 WP-M) on a mission to Coupelle-Vieille on 1944-06-25
Caroline Smith 2 years ago

My great grandfather's cousin was a crew member on this flight. He was Flt Sgt Alfred, George, Alexander ...

3039 Quartermaster Bakery Company stayed at Great Dunmow Essex on 11 april 1944
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

Could you please sent photos. This link is not accessible

3039 Quartermaster Bakery Company stayed at Great Dunmow Essex on 11 april 1944
Tammy L. Jones 2 years ago

My father served with the QM 3039 in Berlin. I have a few of his pictures including a group photo and ...

Avro Lancaster III (DV290 SR-X) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1944-03-01
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

True! It is an example of a Lancaster. Not the exact type.

Avro Lancaster III (DV290 SR-X) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1944-03-01
Simon Ellison 2 years ago

While acknowledging the bravery of the 101 Squadron airmen, the Lancaster shown is a B Mk2 with radial ...

Armstrong Withworth Whitley MK V N1357 KN-H lost at Rotterdam (Pernis) on 28-03-1940 (SGLO ref: T0013)
Tracy Miller Lumley 2 years ago

Sgt James Emerson Miller was my great-uncle and died in the crash on March 28 1940. I came across ...

332 Harbor Craft Company stayed at Rosneath Dumbartonshire on 16 october 1944
Everette Coppock III 2 years ago

Request your assistance with a present-day photograph of USST-488 and copies of the first logbook of ...

Flight of Beaufighter II V8325 and Squadron Leader W D Winward on 1943-02-18
Alexander Winward 2 years ago

Hi,

Bill Winward was my grandfather, glad to see him getting a little recognition on ...

Avro Lancaster I (RA503 ZN-B) on a mission to Dortmund on 1945-03-11
John Fricker 2 years ago

PLEASE CORRECT THE MISIDENTIFICATION OF THE AIRCRAFT. It is RA508, NOT RA503. I have now ascertained ...

Staff sergeant De Pree John T (Service #: 33113718) died on 1944-07-08

Eva 2 years ago

Mi trovo davanti adesso alla sua tomba, mi sono fermata perché qui l'erba é più verde e rigogliosa e ...

Flight of Beaufighter II R2398 and Sergeant G P F Langdo on 1941-12-08
Jonathan Brooks 2 years ago

Any information on this aircraft? The crash? How it happened? The mission?

Flight of Beaufighter II R2398 and Sergeant G P F Langdo on 1941-12-08
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

It is a sample of this plane. Not the actual one.

Flight of Beaufighter II R2398 and Sergeant G P F Langdo on 1941-12-08
Jonathan Brooks 2 years ago

Is this a photograph of Beaufighter II R2398? My great Uncles brother, Gordon was killed along with his ...

116th Infantry Regiment (USA) Landing at Omaha Beach (Easy Red)
Robert E. 2 years ago

My grandpa Robert McKenzie was in the 16th infantry company C. He was the gunner of a mortar crew and ...

Avro Lancaster I (W4276 EM-L) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-10-19
Ray Williams 2 years ago

Lancaster W4276 crashed at 2030 at Ronnenberg. It was cocoooned by 5 searchlights. A JU88 with upward ...

Vickers Wellington Ic (R1030 BL-R) on a mission to Oostende on 1941-09-03
Julia Smith 2 years ago

Arthur Fitch was my father's cousin

Flight of Hurricane P3755 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-12-19
John Thorogood 2 years ago

Pilot was my Father, F/Sgt Laurence (Rubber) Thorogood. He survived the crash, which is why I'm ...

Manchester lost at Warmenhuizen (East of) on 25-03-1942 (SGLO ref: T1446)
J C (Co) Maarschalkerweerd 2 years ago

Ik - inmiddels 86 - heb voor een de burgemeester en een inwoner van Warmenhuizen een bemanningslid van ...

Vickers Wellington X (HZ261 OW-) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1943-06-12
Ivor Dallinger 2 years ago

Looking for a photograph of flight sgt Mackenzie. I am researching this incident as the bomb Aimer ...

194 Quartermaster Gas Supply Company stayed at Kiddington Oxfordshire on 14 july 1944
Thomas Baker 2 years ago

My Uncle Carl Baker was in the 194th QM Gas Supply Company on 28 January 1946 after the hostilities ceased.

Flight of Spitfire Vb AR343 and Flying Officer E R Lyon on 1944-07-27
Richard Lyon 2 years ago

For further detail on this pilot see this book:

Finding the Ring of Truth
Authors ...

Short Stirling III (BK691 LS-F) on a mission to Mannheim on 1943-04-17
Brenda Kelly 2 years ago

Hello Meg

I am going to visit the Memorial site this weekend. Do you have any specific ...

Halifax lost at Putten (buurtschap Gerven) on 06-10-1944 (SGLO ref: T4475)

Frits 2 years ago

my grandpa stole the yoke from the bomber. He wanted to give it back to the pilot after the war, but ...

3684 Quartermaster Truck Company stayed at Llanelly_ Brecknockshire on 13 april 1944
Jean-Francois De Vliegher 2 years ago

Bonjour! j'ai 3 photos de militaires américains sur la Nationale 61 à Nessonvaux Belgique.Sur une des ...

573 Signal Aircraft Warning Battalion, Company D stayed at Remenham Berkshire on 20 april 1944
Richard Leto 2 years ago

Hi,
I’m trying to find the troop movements of my Dad, Salvatore Leto, during WWII. I know he ...

573 Signal Aircraft Warning Battalion, Company D stayed at Remenham Berkshire on 20 april 1944
Richard Leto 2 years ago

Hi,
I’m trying to find the troop movements of my Dad, Salvatore Leto, during WWII. I know he ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB226 LQ-G) on a mission to Ludwigshafen on 1943-11-18
Philip Blumenthal 2 years ago

Can anyone tell me how many missions didJB226 go on before being shot down?

Avro Lancaster III (JB226 LQ-G) on a mission to Ludwigshafen on 1943-11-18
Philip Blumenthal 2 years ago

Does anyone know how many missions did JB226 complete before being shot down?

Avro Lancaster I (LL955 ZN-E) on a mission to Scholven, Gelsenkirchen on 1944-06-22
Anne Brodie 2 years ago

The Pilot, Pilot Officer Jim Brodie, was my uncle, and my Dad’s favourite brother. He was killed just ...

Private Kreiser Roy K (Service #: 13090866) died on 1944-06-06
LESCROART 2 years ago

Bonjour je suis parrain de ce soldat et je recherche sa famille je serai très heureux de prendre ...

390 Engineer General Service Regiment Battalion stayed at Sudbury, Derbyshire on 27 january 1944
Michael Olinger 2 years ago

I just discovered your site and thought I would contribute my comments.
My father, Victor K.

Avro Lancaster I (RA503 ZN-B) on a mission to Dortmund on 1945-03-11
John Fricker 2 years ago

The aircraft is RA508, not RA503. My uncle Frank Baker was the pilot.

Sergeant Collins Willie L (Service #: 34569313) died on 1944-06-06
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

Photo

Sergeant Collins Willie L (Service #: 34569313) died on 1944-06-06
L. Rab 2 years ago

On the following coordinates, 49.388896, -1.217413, you can find and Honor road mark for Willie ...

Handley Page Halifax II (W7907 TL-M) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-03-28
Lorna Pass 2 years ago

George Dynes - remembered until the end by Ron who talked about his best school pal until he died at ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND983 SR-B) on a mission to Le Havre on 1944-06-08
Mark Hanson 2 years ago

Complete rubbish. 101 Sqn did not attack Le Havre on 9th June 1944. However it did on 6th September 1944 ...

978 Field Artillery Battalion (155 Gun), Battery B stayed at Wimborne St Giles Dorset on 23 may 1944

Tami Wightman 2 years ago

What battles did the 978th FA BN "B" fight in? My grandfather was in it, and only said he fought a ...

On October 27, 1942, the ghetto in Pinsk was liquidated.

Survivor 2 years ago

The last statement you made is incorrect. The Polish were forced to move into the Jewish homes after ...

Sergeant Ahlgrim Robert W (Service #: 15101540) died on 1944-06-06
Evelyne André 2 years ago

Bonjour,
je fais partie de l'association "les fleurs de la mémoire" et je vous informe que je ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (L8847 LS-) on a mission to Maastricht on 1940-05-11
Huub Janssen 2 years ago

Nee, gewoon 3 particulieren die vinden dat het tijd wordt om deze helden te herdenken. Sorry voor de ...

Technical Sergeant Harkins Wilburn R (Service #: 18003844) died on 1944-07-26
Marie 2 years ago

Suite à la photo déposée dans l'église de BERIGNY nous aimerions connaître vos souhaits

Technical Sergeant Harkins Wilburn R (Service #: 18003844) died on 1944-07-26
Marie 2 years ago

La famille du sergent Harkins Wilburn R a laissé une photo. Nous aimerions savoir où il a perdu la ...

448 Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company stayed at Ashchurch Gloucestershire on 29 october 1944
Thomas Howell 2 years ago

Thanks for putting this together. My Dad served in 448 Ordnance HAM Co.

Flight of Hurricane I L1973 and Sergeant J Robinson on 1940-05-31
Calvin Owens 2 years ago

This was my grandfather, he destroyed a Ju88 on that day, when he was shot through the ankle by return ...

Short Stirling I (N6034 MG-) on a mission to Mazingarbe on 1941-07-07
Jane 2 years ago

My late uncle was the wireless oerator/air gunner on this flight. I know only 2 crew survived and ...

B-24H - #42-52587 - 2U-K -"Shoo Shoo Baby" lost at St. Jansklooster (near Boschwijde) on 23-03-1944 (SGLO ref: T3545)
Norbert Noorman 2 years ago

waar zijn der pagina,s gebleven die er voor heen onder hebben gestaan?

B-24H - #42-52587 - 2U-K -"Shoo Shoo Baby" lost at St. Jansklooster (near Boschwijde) on 23-03-1944 (SGLO ref: T3545)
Norbert Noorman 2 years ago

waar staan de andere pagina,s die er voor heen allemaal onder stonden?

groet Norbert ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP656 and Flight Sergeant J J Rowland on 1944-06-07
Alun Rowland 2 years ago

Jim Rowland was my father's cousin and born 9th May 1921 in London. He did his pilot training in ...

No. 47 Royal Marine Commando landing near Asnells
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

978 Field Artillery Battalion (155 Gun) stayed at Chitterne Wiltshire on 31 may 1944
christian John pfaff 2 years ago

My father was an officer in HQ Company of the 978th FA Batt. His unit landed on June 26th 1944 at ...

Short Stirling III (BK691 LS-F) on a mission to Mannheim on 1943-04-17
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

Please contact me at backtonormandy a gmail com

Short Stirling III (BK691 LS-F) on a mission to Mannheim on 1943-04-17
meg 2 years ago

hello, i'm not sure is this page is still up and running but i have information on this flight and ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP604 and Flight Sergeant G J Howard on 1944-06-06
ELIZABETH MEWING 2 years ago

F/S George J Howard was my uncle (my mother’s brother). I am in possession of all flight records and ...

22 Dragoons RAC (Sherman Crab Flails) landed on D-day in Normandy France
Paul McNeil 2 years ago

I researched a soldier from the Dinky-Doos (22nd Dragoons) for a family you can see the results here ...

Private Myszak Tony F (Service #: 35157746) died on 1944-06-06
Nathan 2 years ago

As you can see on the photo, I invest myself to commemorate Myszak Tony F. And go to flower his grave ...

Handley Page Halifax II (JD298 NP-N) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1943-08-28
michael howells 2 years ago

In W G Sebald's 1988 German edition of "After Nature" (english edition 2002 he makes mention of ...

Private First Class Karickhoff Kyle D (Service #: 35290082) died on 1944-07-05
William Caracofe 2 years ago

Date of death should be June 8th 44’ his DOB was July 5th 1915

Private Lepisto Paul A (Service #: 20632681) died on 1944-09-12
Ed Frazer 2 years ago

Yes he was the youngest boy in a family of 9. 5 boys 4 girls. Their father was on the draft board in ...

Flight of Spitfire IX NH2721 and Flight Lieutenant D J Hawkins on 1944-08-01
dee coulson 2 years ago

My fathers service Number 129465
Notes from the Squadron Works carried out.
Armed ...

32 Medical Depot Company stayed at Okeover Staffordshire on 14 june 1944
Lauralee Jenkins 2 years ago

My husband's father, Bobby Jenkins, Jr. served in the 32nd Medical Depot Company during WWII.

Staff sergeant Mathison Arlo R (Service #: 37198072) died on 1944-12-25
Nick Lieten 2 years ago

https://nicksbattlefieldtrips.com/eng/adoption/Mathison_Arlo.html

Koninklijke Nederlandse Brigade "Prinses Irene" Helping the Guards Armoured Division

Gertjan 2 years ago

Quards moet Guards zijn

Flight of Spitfire R6909 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-09-04
Hans Hopman 2 years ago

Hi,

The pilot was the uncle of my wife. See link of website

Flight of Spitfire R6909 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-09-04
Hans Hopman 2 years ago

Hi,

I know who the pilot was. It was John Keel Barker, Is my wife's uncle / brother of ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND949 LE-Z) on a mission to Mucheln on 1945-04-09
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

On an external wall of the village hall, a small memorial tablet remembers the crew of 630 Sqn Lancaster ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND949 LE-Z) on a mission to Mucheln on 1945-04-09
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

Took off from East Kirkby at 1837 on the 8th, to bomb an oil refinery at Lutzkendorf, homebound ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND949 LE-Z) on a mission to Mucheln on 1945-04-09
colin brown 2 years ago

hello I am intersted in trying to find out why this plane crashed on its return back to England ...

904 Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company stayed at Tidworth Wiltshire on 22 august 1944
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

Hope to see your list Kip at backtonormandy gmail.

904 Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company stayed at Tidworth Wiltshire on 22 august 1944
Kip Kuebler 2 years ago

Rebecca,

Came upon your note on this site while doing research on my father. My father was ...

90 Infantry Division to Mont Castré, Hill 122
Bob Patty 2 years ago

I wanted to share this video about Monte Castre and the 90th Division. His YouTube channel is ...

Private First Class Bouffard Joseph C (Service #: 31452192) died on 1944-12-25
Roseanne C Hunter 2 years ago

Stirling lost at Renkum (Oranje Nassau Oord) on 21-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4245)
E.J. Harkema 2 years ago

Are there any photographs of the plane or crew off the LJ-843?

Flight of Typhoon Ib R8894 and Warrant Officer J Stanley on 1944-02-10
Andrew Hodgson 2 years ago

Jack Stanley f/o Aus 413099 was captured Boulogne 10th February 1944. He was held as prisoner of war ...

Lancaster lost at Helvoirt (De Ritskampen) on 22-06-1944 (SGLO ref: T3836)
Jordan 2 years ago

Hi there,

I am reaching out as a relative of air gunner, Sgt Jacky Radcliffe, who tragically ...

101 Airborne Division, Headquarters stayed at Newbury Berkshire on 22 february 1944
Charles OLIVIER 2 years ago

Good locate.

101 Airborne Division, Headquarters stayed at Newbury Berkshire on 22 february 1944
Charles OLIVIER 2 years ago

Good location

Flight of Short Sunderland I P9601 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-11-27
Robert JONES 2 years ago

The Sunderland was not airborne, it was at a mooring in the Cattewater off RAF Mount Batten. It ...

Private Stetz Stanley F (Service #: 36573459) died on 1944-06-06
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

Hi Maureen. I am looking forward to your story. Follow my name to my personal website and use the ...

Private Stetz Stanley F (Service #: 36573459) died on 1944-06-06
Maureen Lang 2 years ago

Hello Stetz Family:
I posted the note above over a year ago. Since then, I have been to Normandy ...

RAF Bomber Command 500 Lancasters attack Potsdam 14/15 April 1945
KSA 2 years ago

@Tom my grandfather also flew in this raid with 166 Squadron, as well as in Ops Manna and Exodus.

Hampden I (L4117 GL-N) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1942-08-01
LizC 2 years ago

P/O Clarke was my uncle. Thanks for researching this.

Private Jones Herman C (Service #: 15099083) died on 1944-06-06
didier belfontaine 2 years ago

Bonjour ,je fleurir cette tombe tout les ans et j en suis fière.

7th Armored Division (USA) attack Germans at Bootshaped Forrest
Eli 2 years ago

Does anyone know what battalion of the half track? My great grandfather was a half track driver in ...

Avro Lancaster I (ED329 DX-) on a mission to Duisburg on 1943-05-13
Cam Webber 2 years ago

Good day,

F/Sgt Cecil Gerding is my late great-uncle. I am the family historian and keeper ...

First Lieutenant Cesarini Augustus J (Service #: O-747741) died on 1944-06-14
Fran DeRespinis 2 years ago

In fact, Augustus Cesarini, a relative of mine, was shot down June 14, 1944, not June 6.

470 Amphibious Truck Company stayed at Llanelly_ Brecknockshire on 21 june 1944
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

Thanks for your mail. Looking forward to your photos at backtonormandy at Gmail. I hope your publishing ...

470 Amphibious Truck Company stayed at Llanelly_ Brecknockshire on 21 june 1944
True Lewis 2 years ago

Mr. Vogels —

I don’t know if your website or email is working? I am giving it a gander.

Handley Page Halifax V (LK657 SE-K) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-10-09
Larry Rollack 2 years ago

Hi Michsel

JOHN Ryan was the pilot, my Father was Albin Rollack. He was the Radio operator ...

Flight of Boston III W8350 and Flight Sergeant J W Hutchison on 1942-08-16
LECOMTE Morgane 2 years ago

Bonjour, je suis la secrétaire de mairie du village où s'est écrasé cet avion. Vous pouvez nous ...

664 Engineer Topographic Combat Company stayed at Marbury Hall Cheshire on 22 april 1944
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

I am looking forward to your photos at backtonormandy at gmail dot com

664 Engineer Topographic Combat Company stayed at Marbury Hall Cheshire on 22 april 1944
Dan West 2 years ago

Hi, I too am looking for information on the 664th Engineer Topo Co. My late father-in-law, M/Sgt ...

Flight of Boston III unknown and Pilot Officer L A Terlinden on 1942-04-02
Jeremy Walsh 2 years ago

The pilot of this aircraft (W8258) was Pilot Officer Van Riel, Pilot Officer Lunden was the ...

B-24 lost at North Sea on 13-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3210)
Ted Dudziak 2 years ago

Here is a link which will tell the details of their mission. The site will also tell all the missions ...

Sergeant Stehn Christian O (Service #: 33001538) died on 1944-07-29
Kevin Lins 2 years ago

Sergeant Stehn was my great uncle and his brother John E. Stehn died in May 1945 as one of the ...

125 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion (Mobile) stayed at New Romney Kent on 10 september 1944
Joshua 2 years ago

Hi, E Turfrey. My great grandfather was a unit leader in the 125AA battalion. If you could get ...

RAF Bomber Command 500 Lancasters attack Potsdam 14/15 April 1945
Tom 2 years ago

My grandfather flew in this raid, with 101 squadron.

Detail of this being last raid on ...

3912 Quartermaster Truck Company stayed at Bovey Tracey Devonshire on 18 june 1944
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

I hope you want to share his photo here, Brenda. Congrats for him Deo Volente.

3912 Quartermaster Truck Company stayed at Bovey Tracey Devonshire on 18 june 1944
Brenda Rolle 2 years ago

My uncle was a member of this unit; he will be 100 years old on March 13, 2024.

Sergeant Grefe Arthur (Service #: 20204936) died on 1944-06-25
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

Please see the photos of Jim Moore

Flight of Spitfire I P9337 and Pilot Officer G G A Davies on 1940-08-31

Jon Radford 2 years ago

Incidentally the call sign for this aircraft has been confirmed as ZD-C

Flight of Gladiator II N5647 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-04-25
Svein Torske 2 years ago

https://flyvrak.info/litledalen.html

The 405 Sqdn left from an unknown RAF station at 1941-09-01 at an unknown time. Loc or duty Training
John Hanley 2 years ago

Wellington W5535 took off from Pocklington RAF station on a traiing flight the night of 1941 08 31 ...

Lieutenant Colonel Warfield William E (Service #: O-258123) died on 1944-06-10
Robert Edwin Warfield Jr 2 years ago

My grandfather was Lt Col William Edwin Warfield. His son 2nd Lt Robert Edwin Warfield was my father.

Avro Lancaster III (ND711 F2-C) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1944-03-01
Gerald Walmsley 2 years ago

31. März 1944
Großbritannien
Lancaster III / / ND711 F2- C Viermotoriger Bomber
No.

Avro Lancaster III (ND711 F2-C) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1944-03-01
Gerald Walmsley 2 years ago

The date is wrong, it should be 31.03.1944.

32 Medical Depot Company stayed at Okeover Staffordshire on 14 june 1944
Christopher Howard 2 years ago

My great uncle, Carl Peters, served in the 32nd Medical Depot Company during World War II. He was ...

Flight of Tempest V EJ876 and Flying Officer G E Trayhurn on 1945-03-14
Dale Smith 2 years ago

In relation to F/O G E Trayhurn (Gerry) and Tempest Mk V 'JJ-R' serial EJ 876, Gerry bailed out of ...

Avro Lancaster I (W4123 UL-R2) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1943-12-21
Johannah DYER 2 years ago

My Uncle was the pilot, Frank Ball. He was from Leicester, England and did his pilot training in ...

116th Infantry Regiment (USA) Landing at Omaha Beach (Easy Red)
Charles balogh 2 years ago

My Dad, Emil Balogh, drove a landing craft that delivered these brave men to Omaha Beach.
He was ...

Sergeant Grefe Arthur (Service #: 20204936) died on 1944-06-25
Jim Moore 2 years ago

Hello. My Mom, Nancy Jane, was married to Arthur Grefe, and pregnant with my eldest brother, at ...

Wellington lost at Haarlem (Oude weg-Veerpolder) on 06-07-1940 (SGLO ref: T0743)
van Baekel - van Rooijen 2 years ago

Deze Wellington is terechtgekomen op een rij huisjes, waaronder het huisje van mijn grootouders.

Avro Lancaster III (ME526 PH-F) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1945-03-17
Tony Arnold 2 years ago

My father's cousin, Vincent James Arnold flew on this aircraft, his last mission, as mid-upper gunner.

Avro Lancaster III (JB398 NG-L) on a mission to Braunschweig on 1944-01-15

user 2 years ago

The squadron code should be MG-C, No.7 Squadron used MG from 1940 until 1951

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (N1523 DY-B) on a mission to Kiel on 1940-07-07
Henning 2 years ago

Hello,

my father was soldier at the naval anti-aircraft artillery around Kiel at that time.

Short Stirling I (N6045 LS-U) on a mission to Berlin on 1941-09-08
Jean 2 years ago

The name: Flight Lieutenant R P WalLeading Aircraftmane-Terry. Is not correct see above
It is ...

698 Flotilla landed on D-day in Normandy France
Patricia Curry 2 years ago

My step uncle Robert Henry Chapman died of wounds whilst part of this boat.
He is buried in ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb AB972 and Flying Officer J K Dudley on 1943-07-25
Tom Balaam 2 years ago

John K. Dudley was my great-uncle. As far as I know, the spitfire he was flying was shot down over ...

Sergeant Pickett Charles M (Service #: 36182604) died on 1944-06-25
Nancy Pickett 2 years ago

We are having banners made for our fallen heroes from gardendale or Fort Gratiot or Port Huron of St ...

Flight of Tempest V NV728 and Sergeant P C Brown on 1945-04-03

Andy Strange 2 years ago

I also found out some further information.
. US-X / serial number - NV728 . W/O W DM Tuck ...

Looking for info about 1258 Engineer Combat Battalion (USA)
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

I am looking forward to publish your material with your credits.

Looking for info about 1258 Engineer Combat Battalion (USA)
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

I am looking forward to publish your material with your credits.

Looking for info about 1258 Engineer Combat Battalion (USA)
Charles Jenkins 2 years ago

Hello Chad
I just found a CD contaning about 190 photographs from Charles H Ledbetter. My father ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JR387 and Flight Sergeant M V Mollett on 1944-02-15
Ralph Henry James 2 years ago

I have prepared a 7-page document on P/O Waldo Vaughan Mollet, he and my father were from the same ...

Handley Page Halifax II (LW233 KN-Z) on a mission to Magdeburg on 1944-01-22
John Gardner 2 years ago

Good evening,
I hope you or someone could help me .
My great great uncle Peter garlette was ...

90 Infantry Division to Mont Castré, Hill 122
Gary J Hamblen Sr 2 years ago

My great uncle Clyde Raymond Benbrook was also killed here on July 4, 1944. His older sister, my ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM320 FZ-C) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1943-05-26

Alex 2 years ago

Regarding Mark Hanson's comment above, I believe he is incorrect. It might have been re-coded at some ...

Fokker D-XXI lost at Rhoon (vicinity of ) on 10-05-1940 (SGLO ref: T0044)
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

This is an example of the Fokker D-XXI. Not the actual plane. Thanks for your comment!

Fokker D-XXI lost at Rhoon (vicinity of ) on 10-05-1940 (SGLO ref: T0044)
Wollie 2 years ago

Bodaan never flew for the luftwaffe! This plane belonged to 2 groep LuchtvaartRegiment 1. The D21 in ...

52 General Hospital, Headquarters stayed at Wolverly Worcestershire on 19 april 1944
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

If the photos are interesting for more people I like to publish them for you in the article. backtonomandy ...

52 General Hospital, Headquarters stayed at Wolverly Worcestershire on 19 april 1944
Martyn Hyde 2 years ago

Trying to locate the family of an American soldier billeted with my Grandmother and Grandfather in ...

529 Engineer Light Ponton Company stayed at Shenstone Staffordshire on 23 june 1944
Jordan Martinez 2 years ago

My grandfather, Wilfred Hamann, was in the 529th. I’ve got a pamphlet some of the soldiers made with ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (L8847 LS-) on a mission to Maastricht on 1940-05-11
Fred Vogels 2 years ago

Hallo Huub, zijn jullie lid van de SGLO?

Handley Page Halifax V (LK657 SE-K) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-10-09
Michsel Shaw 2 years ago

The pilot of SE-K on October 8/9, 1943 was A. Rollack RCAF J19821, Warrant Officer 1.
The aircraft ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (L8847 LS-) on a mission to Maastricht on 1940-05-11
Huub Janssen 2 years ago

Geachte Hr. Vogels.

De RAF bommenwerper, een Bristol Blenheim van 15 Squadron, met als ...

90 Infantry Division to Mont Castré, Hill 122
Jess Haynie 2 years ago

I would love to find as much info about this battle as I can. My grandpa was a Sherman Tank driver ...

Deportation to Kassel police headquarters at Königstor
Pat Heidkamp 2 years ago

Was there a camp at Kassel in 1939? I've received conflicting information, but have found genealogical ...

529 Quartermaster Salvage Repair Company stayed at Tisbury Wiltshire on 23 june 1944
Robert Dalstrom 2 years ago

My father was in the 529th QM SRC. I have some info on the unit.

Avro Lancaster I (NF920 KC-E) on a mission to Ofotfjord on 1944-10-28

Harry 2 years ago

Pretty sure that photo is not of NF920 KCE

Lancaster lost at Klazienaveen (near Westra's wijk) on 14-01-1944 (SGLO ref: T3313)
Alan Bakker 2 years ago

Dit vliegtuig heb ik gevonden met de metaaldetector.

Flight of Whirlwind I P7094 and Flight Lieutenant H J Blackshaw on 1943-05-15
Paul Doyle 2 years ago

Your date for P7094 (HE+T) loss is wrong, whilst the mission was briefed on 15 May 1943 the aircraft ...

Flight of Mosquito VI HJ719 and Flying Officer E J Story on 1944-06-24
Brent McGale 2 years ago

Dave Dandeneau , my cousin , is correct. My father FL J.J.P. McGale was the pilot of HJ719. The ...

Fusilier DENNIS DONNINI VC
Mark Grabham 2 years ago

On 18th January 1945 my 18 year old uncle Private Hugh Taylor 14748994 Highland Light Infantry (City ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND425 BQ-C) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1944-03-01

Gary Barratt. 2 years ago

http://www.550squadronassociation.org.uk/documents/public/Lancasters-Crews/FSgtCGFoster/SgtWilfredB ...

28 Infantry Division (USA) landed at Omaha Beach
Chris Leenaars 2 years ago

Please take a look at the website I made for my adoptived soldier:

Flight of Gladiator II N5588 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-04-25
Christopher Steven Collins 2 years ago

N5588 could not had done this as it crashed in a mid air collision with N5690 on the 29th March 1940 ...

529 Engineer Light Ponton Company stayed at Shenstone Staffordshire on 23 june 1944
Jason Andersen 2 years ago

My Dad was in the 529th. I was searching where he might habeen staged prior to D-Day and I found ...

Avro Lancaster III (DV219 AR-) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-09-23
Graeme Barnes 2 years ago

I believe one of the crew was Sgt. Neil Shapley RAFVR, air gunner. He had been part of a crew including ...

Short Stirling I (N6033 MG-) on a mission to Hannover on 1941-07-15
Richard Linnell 2 years ago

15-07-41 Short Stirling MG-Z s/n N6033 of No 7 Squadron based at Oakington, Cambridgeshire, crashed in ...

Vickers Wellington X (HZ517 AL-) on a mission to Krefeld on 1943-06-22
Ken Coe 2 years ago

George's actual name was COE not Cole. He was my uncle. He was not the pilot, he was a warrant ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP856 and Flight Sergeant E M Denny on 1944-10-01
R Colleman 2 years ago

E M Denney was not killed by this forced landing in Lint S E of Antwerp. He returned to duty a ...

Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
stephen Arber 2 years ago

My Auntie Audrey (Arber) Met Ivor at some point but i don't know if he was related to her. My ...

Flight of Tempest V EJ523 and Warrant Officer R C Macpherson on 1945-02-25
Kym Cunningham 2 years ago

My apologies for not providing accurate cemetery details. Headstone is at Green Park cemetery, 410-480 ...

Flight of Tempest V EJ523 and Warrant Officer R C Macpherson on 1945-02-25
Kym Cunningham 2 years ago

Hello. The young do care. I am connected by marriage to this man. He had a relationship with my ...

90 Infantry Division to Mont Castré, Hill 122

Ryan Bueter 2 years ago

My Great Uncle, PVT Lloyd E Smith , was killed there 3 July 1944 , 90th Div 359th Infantry ,

Avro Lancaster III (ND459 CF-M) on a mission to Vierzon on 1944-07-01
Peter Chamberlain 2 years ago

I recently visited the crash site and lay a wreathof poppy flowers and poppies at the graves of ...

An unidentified American soldier, shot dead by a German sniper

Bengt Dahlberg 2 years ago

The sniper was defending his country.

833 Engineer (Aviation) Battalion, Company A stayed at Cokethorpe Oxfordshire on 24 april 1944
Joseph M. Kopko 2 years ago

My father was in the 833 aviation engineers in WWII. I can’t find his reunion booklet. Can you help me ...

7th Armored Division (USA) Westenfeld (Tac)

Matt 2 years ago

This marker shows another Westenfeld. The correct location is Westenfeld Sundern.
Impressive ...

Short Stirling I (W7442 -B) on a mission to Bremen on 1942-06-26
David Clark 2 years ago

Is the picture of w7442 and is that the crew on the 25/26 June 1942?

B-17G - #42-37867 - 'Berlin-Ambassador' lost at Berkum (near Zwolle) on 11-01-1944 (SGLO ref: T3306)

Emily C. Wiberg 2 years ago

Byron Aster Wiberg was my Grandfather whom I am very proud of . I love him even though I never knew him.

Avro Lancaster III (PB701 GT-Q) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1945-02-21
Len Ring 3 years ago

My father-in-law (Joseph D. Routledge) was the bomb aimer for that crew on the flight when they were ...

521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
Conyjohn 3 years ago

and place your order for experts’ assistance. Losing performance or marks because of some obvious ...

Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

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Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
Andrew 3 years ago

Sorry George I cannot see your email address on this wedsite

Avro Lancaster III (ND752 AA-O) on a mission to Homberg on 1944-07-21
Rob Pritchard 3 years ago

That is not ND752. AA-O. The real ND752 was merlin engined. That image shows a MkII aircraft with ...

7th Battalion, The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's) Dug in on the Caen–Villers-Bocage road
rem chvjb 3 years ago

istly i want to say a big thank you to the moderator and to all the people involved in writing ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP370 and Flying Officer R Payne on 1943-07-15
Jamie Cole 3 years ago

Roy Payne's service no. was 121358.
He returned to base at New Romney, Kent. Squadron records ...

Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
George Arber 3 years ago

Hello Andrew,
I have just been made aware of your note regarding Ivor’s Manx Norton . Please get ...

Private First Class Mueller Walter F (Service #: 37369775) died on 1944-07-26
Veronica 3 years ago

Walter was my grandfather's uncle, and my grandfather was named after him.
What I can tell you is ...

Handley Page Halifax III (NA502 DY-S) on a mission to Blainville-sur-Orne on 1944-06-29
Harry Bartlett 3 years ago

I am the Secretary of the 102 (Ceylon) Squadron Association. Just a minor correction, you have 102 ...

Private First Class Kinchen Howard (Service #: 34202689) died on 1944-07-14
Philip Coppola 3 years ago

Howard served with my father Cpl. Alfonso Coppola in the 9th Division, 60th Infantry Regiment. They ...

Staff sergeant Donnelly William O (Service #: 35117736) died on 1944-12-25
John Donnelly 3 years ago

I am from Ireland and I saw the name of William O Donnelly on the memorial in France today. As he ...

Flight of Hudson N7282 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-08-07
Alban Geoffrey Morgan Oliver 3 years ago

Pilot Officer R B Forbes, Sergeant J Oliver, Sergeant J Grant and Sergeant G Tennant: report of deaths ...

904 Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company stayed at Tidworth Wiltshire on 22 august 1944
REBECCA PHILLIPS 3 years ago

MY FATHER PASSED AWAY IN 1999, HE WAS IN THE 904TH ORDANCE H.A.M. AND WE HAD ALWAYS HEARD HE WAS ...

Flight of Mustang III FX984 and Flight Lieutenant D P Will on 1944-08-06
Mark Howard 3 years ago

My maternal grandfather was Denis Will. I have more detail about the crash tat claimed his life ...

Avro Lancaster I (W4895 GT-) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-03-28
Paul Hughes 3 years ago

This Lancaster was coded GT-C, I found this out by searching on the international Bomber Command ...

1055 Engineer (Port) Construction Repair Group, HQ Company stayed at Porthcawl Glamorgan on 23 february 1944
Mary Ellen Mills 3 years ago

My Father was in the 1055 Engineering & Repair Group. I have one photo of the whole group. I also ...

Flight of Tempest V JN857 and Flight Sergeant G H Wylde on 1944-07-07
Peter Blythe 3 years ago

Dear Mr Wylde.

I do believe your Father was flying JN857. EJ559 was a Series 2 Tempest and ...

Staff sergeant Stuart Jim T (Service #: 39174990) died on 1944-06-06
James H. Castino 3 years ago

In May of 2022, my wife and I were on a guided tour of this cemetery, as part of a riverboat cruise with ...

521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
cheap uk essay writer 3 years ago

Nich's exploration of the 521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19 ...

Flight of Beaufighter II V8325 and Squadron Leader W D Winward on 1943-02-18
Chris 3 years ago

Hello Roy W Fisher,

I would like to ask you something about your late uncle. Can you send ...

The 619 Sqdn left from Woodhall Spa at 1943-10-02 at 18:25. Loc or duty Hagen
Clive Hoskin 3 years ago

For the record F/S Kenneth George Mortlock took off on 18.25 on 1st, not 2nd, October 1943. His plane ...

Killings in Beurey-sur-Saulx, Robert-Espagne, Mogeville, Couvonges

Charlie Gretton 3 years ago

I have been recently reading about the true atrocities that the Nazi's committed against the ...

735 Military Police Battalion (ZI), Company D stayed at Weymouth Dorset on 20 may 1944
Richard Lentz 3 years ago

What was this units responsibility in the Normandy Invasion?

Halifax V LL293 8A-P lost at IJsselmeer (Stavoren) on 14-10-1944 (SGLO ref: T4544)
LisaK 3 years ago

Visiting Stavoren I saw the plaque commemorating this crew. My heartfelt thanks to these brave men. ❤️ ...

Avro Lancaster I (ED554 EM-Q) on a mission to Duisburg on 1943-04-10
Ken Kleynhans 3 years ago

Cornelius William Kleynhans was my cousin.

Short Stirling I (BF387 MG-U) on a mission to Hamburg on 1942-11-10
Keith H 3 years ago

Jen, I'm a distant relative of your grandfather Walter Nicholls. Walter would have been my uncle ...

Flight of Hurricane I P2549 and Flight Lieutenant G E B Stoney on 1940-08-18
Simon Edwards 3 years ago

He is commemorated with a small cross in the vicinity of Church wood, Chilham, Kent - quite a way ...

Lancaster III - JB420 - DX-S lost at Blokzijl (Baarlingerpolder) on 15-02-1944
Edgar Wilson 3 years ago

Visited the beautiful town of Blokzijl. The graves of the 7 airmen are a reminder of sacrifices made ...

Avro Lancaster I (LL953 ZN-O) on a mission to Gravenhorst on 1944-11-07
Rachel 3 years ago

William Clyde served with 106 squadron was a mid upper gunner. This was the aircraft used. Sadly all ...

Flight of Beaufighter II V8325 and Squadron Leader W D Winward on 1943-02-18

John K 3 years ago

The plane actually crashed in the Amstelmeer (Amstel-lake), not the Waddenzee or Zuiderzee. The body ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED617 VN-) on a mission to Gelsenkirchen on 1943-07-10
Adam Cousins 3 years ago

Another member of the crew of that plane was Sergeant Andrew Cousins (1050802) Air Gunner. He was the ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED617 VN-) on a mission to Gelsenkirchen on 1943-07-10
Adam Cousins 3 years ago

Another member of the crew of that plane was Sergeant Andrew Cousins (1050802) Air Gunner. He was the ...

Vickers Wellington III (X3422 GT-) on a mission to Genoa on 1942-11-08
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

Please look at this request!!

Avro Lancaster I (L7546 EM-G) on a mission to Genoa on 1942-11-07
David Farr 3 years ago

We visited the graves on a recent visit. They are beautifully maintained, with fresh flowers. The ...

Flight of Hurricane I L1614 and Sergeant G L Nowell on 1940-05-16
William Malcolm CORNELL 3 years ago

Gary Nowell, a former fighter pilot with the RAF, stayed as a paying guest at my home in Eastbourne for ...

665 Ordnance Ammunition Company stayed at Dunham Park Cheshire on 15 august 1944

Bob Proctor 3 years ago

My father-in-law, Ralph Pete Bonfield, was with the 665th Ordnance Ammunition Company. He arrived in ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB412 OL-B) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-29
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

I have thousands of airplanes on the website. It is impossible to show all the originals. But when ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB412 OL-B) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-29
David L Colbourne 3 years ago

There seems to have been an error made here, the picture does not relate to the caption. Rather than ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB716 PH-X) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1944-08-11
James McGreal 3 years ago

I believe that No12 Sqn, Avro Lancaster PH-X was on a Mine-Laying mission (Gardening Op) to the Ports ...

Flight of Mustang III FZ141 and Pilot Officer W D Wendt on 1944-06-07
Marni Schroeder 3 years ago

RCAF Flight Officer William David Wendt was my paternal great uncle. My uncle - David Schroeder, of ...

Private Robertson Robert W (Service #: 33310836) died on 1945-07-05
Passenaud Benoit 3 years ago

I am French and I belong to the Association Française des Fleurs de la Mémoire. We have the charge ...

Second Lieutenant Mascolo Camillo E (Service #: O-433967) died on 1944-07-25
Robert N. 3 years ago

Lt. Mascolo would be my second cousin. I have just found out about his service record, which is very ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND624 PM-F) crashed at Sistig on 1944-05-25
Lothar Gerhards 3 years ago

Hallo together,
next year the dead of the 7 young man will be 80 Years gone ... I am a descandant ...

Flight of Hurricane P3428 and unknown rank unknown name on 1941-06-26
Gary Boudreau 3 years ago

Hill Alfred Frederick Hill Sgt Pilot RAF 937559 age 23 KIFA 26 June 1941 Hurricaine I P3428 249 sqd ...

Private Fitzgerald Jack D (Service #: 37343112) died on 1944-06-06
Robin Stephenson 3 years ago

This is my uncle. unfortunately he was killed before i was born but i would love if anyone has ...

The 128 Sqdn left from Wyton at 1945-03-08 at an unknown time. Loc or duty Berlin
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

Probeer de SGLO voor meer info:

Loss chart: T5354B
Day or Night of ...

The 128 Sqdn left from Wyton at 1945-03-08 at an unknown time. Loc or duty Berlin
Paul Batenburg 3 years ago

As a member of 550 association I am searching for the crash site of PA995. A German witness tells ...

332 Engineer General Service Regiment, 2 Battalion, Company E stayed at Lydney Gloucestershire on 08 march 1944
Carl Silverman 3 years ago

my father US Army 332nd Engineers GSR Company E (Capt Stewart) was there...also ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN318 and Lieutenant A E Collet on 1944-12-27
Ralph E Snape 3 years ago

Correction: The Serial No. for this Typhoon is MN294 and not MN318 as widely reported. Confirmed ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN318 and Lieutenant A E Collet on 1944-12-27
Ralph E Snape 3 years ago

This comment concerns Lt. A.N. Fisher flying Typhoon Ib JR493, Lt. Anthony Ewart Collett 328482V ...

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z6566 MH-Q) on a mission to Koln on 1941-08-19
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

I am looking forward to you photos and story. You can also mail met at backtonormandy at gmail dot ...

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z6566 MH-Q) on a mission to Koln on 1941-08-19
Donald Grant 3 years ago

Hello,
I have just come across your site and am delighted to see this aircrew remembered. My ...

Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
Andrew 3 years ago

Peter/ George just to let you know I believe I have the bike Ivor is riding in the photo.

Avro Lancaster I (ME799 PM-K) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-07-29
Pete Jeffery 3 years ago

Regards Lanc ME799, my Uncle and his crew took off a minute and a half earlier in LM131.
F/OArmstrong ...

401 Signal Company (Aviation) stayed at Cheddington Buckinghamshire on 24 october 1944
Michael Surant 3 years ago

My father Henry Surant was in the 401 signal co [avn] his mos was switchboard opr. The 401 was operating ...

Avro Lancaster I (NF911 HA-F) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1944-09-13
Anthony Mercer 3 years ago

We have just visited Rheinberg War Cemetery where all seven headstones are grouped together.

Avro Lancaster I (NF911 HA-F) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1944-09-13
Anthony Mercer 3 years ago

Rogers was a Pilot Officer. My uncle in law was the pilot - Flying Officer Frank Smith.

588 Ambulance Company (Motorized) stayed at Pontypool Monmouthshire on 18 may 1944
Paula williams 3 years ago

Hi could any person please advise me how to find out if sgt Alfred Conrad Burton 347 46384 was stationed ...

Mitchell lost at Nauw van Calais on 24-06-1944 (SGLO ref: T3846D)
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

Please reply at backtonormandy at gmail dot com

Flight of Spitfire II P8074 and Sergeant Dvorak on 1941-07-14

Kev P 3 years ago

The Spitfire landed back at Ibsley where it was repaired and put back service with 501 squadron, being ...

Flight of Tempest V EJ775 and Flight Lieutenant R C Deleuze on 1945-02-25
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

Dank je wel John: gecorrigeerd. Jullie website staat erbij: https://regischarlesdeleuze.n ...

654 Engineer Topographic Battalion, Company A stayed at Tetbury Gloucestershire on 19 may 1944
Mark Ladwig 3 years ago

Warren--
My father served in the 654 Engineer Topographic Battalion throughout the war. The unit ...

Flight of Tempest V EJ775 and Flight Lieutenant R C Deleuze on 1945-02-25
John van den Brink 3 years ago

Hello Fred,

The name of Régis is misspelled. The right way is Régis Deleuze. He had an ...

Mitchell lost at Nauw van Calais on 24-06-1944 (SGLO ref: T3846D)
Lucas Franciscus Maria van der Hoeven 3 years ago

I write a biografie about my wife's uncle : Joost Sluis who was observer in that plane... I have a ...

Typhoon IB R8688 lost at Bergharen ('t Broek) (5 km Z Ewijk) on 14-01-1945 (SGLO ref: T5097)
Gerald Tebes 3 years ago

Horn kwam om het leven nadat hij per ongeluk door 2 Amerikaanse P-47 Thunderbolts werd beschoten die ...

Captain Breen John A (Service #: O1295656) died on 1944-06-06
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

Looking forward to your photos at backtonormandy at gmail dot com

Captain Breen John A (Service #: O1295656) died on 1944-06-06
Katie Orr 3 years ago

My mother, Phyllis Brandt, was a friend of Captain John Breen when she was stationed in Washington, DC ...

Private Stetz Stanley F (Service #: 36573459) died on 1944-06-06
Maureen Lang 3 years ago

My father-in-law, John E. "Jack" Lang was a friend of Stanley's. Jack spoke highly of Stanley and ...

487 Port Battalion Transportation Corps, 184 Port Company stayed at Tredegar Park Monmouthshire on 17 march 1944
Lawrence F Roberts 3 years ago

Looking for information about 283rd Port Company. Location, dates, Assignments, anything.
Thank ...

Sgt Breschini, Champion steer rider from California. 1st September 1944
Edward Turfrey 3 years ago

Photo taken The Romney Hoy, Littlestone, New Romney Kent. UK.

Sgt Breschini, Champion steer rider from California. 1st September 1944
Edward Turfrey 3 years ago

Photo taken The Romney Hoy, Littlestone, New Romney Kent. UK.

Sgt Breschini, Champion steer rider from California. 1st September 1944
Edward Turfrey 3 years ago

Photo taken The Romney Hoy, Littlestone, New Romney Kent. UK.

First Lieutenant Lloyd Howard A (Service #: O1299261) died on 1944-06-16
Catherine Lloyd Waltemyer 3 years ago

Howard Albright Lloyd was my uncle. I don't know much about him other that what I have read in letters ...

Second Lieutenant Chambers Douglas A (Service #: O1109190) died on 1944-06-07
Bernard thomas 3 years ago

Hello, I'm working about the engineers buried in colleville sur mer.

Do you have the contact ...

811 Ordnance Base Depot Company stayed at Caistor Lincolnshire on 23 november 1944
Richard Harrison 3 years ago

My father was a sargeant in the 811th Ordnance Depot Company during WW2, James M. Harrison, stationed ...

Flight of Beaufort L9946 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-11-23
Richard 3 years ago

Further to the comment by Peter above, the crew consisted of:

P/O J V Moore 43704 (Pilot)

On Mon. 29 Nov 1943 The Japanese ship, Suez Maru, carrying troops as w.....
Jacquelyn Frith 3 years ago

Hello,
My name is Jaquelyn Frith, and my great uncle Jack was killed on the Suez Maru, aged ...

Handley Page Halifax II (DT508 MP-K) on a mission to Flensburg on 1942-09-24

Jim Polwarth 3 years ago

The actor Denholm Elliott was a wireless operator/air gunner on this aircraft and became a POW after ...

Spitfire lost at Den Haag (op renbaan Duindigt) on 24-12-1944 (SGLO ref: T4833)
Tommy 3 years ago

Haquerharlot = City, The Hague, area, Marlot

125 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion (Mobile) stayed at New Romney Kent on 10 september 1944
E Turfrey 3 years ago

Hi I live in the area of Romney Marsh on the south coast of the UK where the 125th AABattlion were ...

Avro Lancaster III (NE117 PM-J) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-07-29

Cameron T 3 years ago

My great uncle Derrick was on this bomber and died on it too he was a Sgt Rear Gunner

4176 Hospital Plant stayed at Malvern Wells Worcestershire on 02 august 1944
Ann Lindsey Axelson 3 years ago

My father, Clinton Dobyns Lindsey (137th Infantry Division), was wounded in France on 22 August 1944 ...

878 Airborne Engineer (Aviation) Battalion, Headquarters stayed at Sole Common Berkshire on 29 june 1944

Dave Murphy 3 years ago

My dad was in the 878th in gliders. I am also interested in any available information.

Avro Lancaster III (ND631 KM-B) on a mission to Leipzig on 1945-04-11
Jim Boland 3 years ago

My father did most of his tour on KM-B ND631. On his retirement, he was presented with a detailed ...

Looking for info about 1258 Engineer Combat Battalion (USA)
Chad jordan 3 years ago

Hi
My grandfather was in the 1258th combat engineers.
I have full details of the unit.
I ...

Avro Lancaster III (DV298 SR-J) on a mission to Dahlbruch, Hilchenbach on 1945-03-13
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

DV298 was my father's aircraft and was SR-E in 1944 and was not an RCAF squadron. 101 sq was a special ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP5160 and Flight Lieutenant L S B Scott on 1943-08-28
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

Looking forward to your info at backtonormandy at gmail.com

506 Parachute Infantry Regiment Easy Company Eindhoven Vlokhovenseweg
Janet White 3 years ago

My 2x great grandfather was also accidently shot by an American soldier this day. There had been ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP5160 and Flight Lieutenant L S B Scott on 1943-08-28
Hamish Johnston 3 years ago

LSB Scott DFC was my Uncle and crash landed in Belgium in August 1943. I have other information if ...

Handley Page Halifax III (LV778 C6-B) on a mission to Schweinfurt on 1944-02-25
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

I saw on your website, the details of this aircraft were listed as RAAF, this was not the case as it ...

392 Port Battalion Transportation Corps 172 Port Company stayed at Falmouth Cornwall on 31 july 1944
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

Hello Christine, I hope that people can tell more about the 392nd Port Battalion Transportation Unit.

392 Port Battalion Transportation Corps 172 Port Company stayed at Falmouth Cornwall on 31 july 1944
Christine Epps 3 years ago

My Dad was was part of the 392nd Port Battalion Transportation Unit, Stationed in Falmouth England ...

Flight of Defiant VIII7 unknown and Sergeant W G Bunn on 1942-07-25
Michael Meras 3 years ago

Martlesham Heath Aviation Society
277 Sqdn A Martlesham
AIR 27/1600/14
AIR 27/1600/15

Wellington lost at Veldhoven (in near swimmingpool “het Witven) on 17-09-1942 (SGLO ref: T1847)
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

Dank je wel. Gecorrigeerd.!

Wellington lost at Veldhoven (in near swimmingpool “het Witven) on 17-09-1942 (SGLO ref: T1847)
Cees van der Leeuw 3 years ago

SWembad should read “near swimmingpool “het Witven “”.
SWembad is not a location!

B-24 lost at Nijkerk (Landgoed Salentein) on 06-03-1944 (SGLO ref: T3505)
Stephen Lambousy 3 years ago

My uncle, Harold Pete Lambousy was a navigator on this mission. He parachuted and was captured by ...

USS Corry (DD-463) sunk on D-Day
Joseph Smith 3 years ago

Great website and history ya'll got here: may God bless our veteran's who achieved victory at Normandy ...

Flight of Beaufighter I V8265 and Warrant Officer R C Hamer on 1942-09-08

Julie (nee) Walsh 3 years ago

Hamar was the pilot and his nickname was Lofty as he was taller than his navigator gunner who was ...

Flight of Spitfire VI AB853 and Flight Lieutenant F G H Chalk on 1943-02-17
PJ Williams 3 years ago

FGH (Gerry) Chalk was buried, with full military honours, in 1989, in Terlincthen British Cemetery, Wimille ...

Flight of Spitfire VI AB853 and Flight Lieutenant F G H Chalk on 1943-02-17
PJ Williams 3 years ago

FGH Chalk was not lost over the Enhlish Channel as was thought for some years, but was shot down over ...

First Sergeant Bello Reynolds J (Service #: 06853368) died on 1944-06-13
Ellen Marchese 3 years ago

The photo you have of Reynolds J. Bello is actually Lieutenant Colonel Charles J. Timmes

90 Infantry Division (USA) enemy counterattacked at Oberwampach

Philip Harris 3 years ago

Hi,
My name is Phil Harris. My Father was George Edward Harris. He was in A Battery Wire ...

Private First Class Baliel Antone (Service #: 39838203) died on 1944-06-06
Ellen Marchese 3 years ago

His name is Antone Baliel not Baliel Antone

Avro Lancaster I (ED586 EM-F) on a mission to Szczecin on 1944-01-06
Allan Seaborn 3 years ago

David Ludlow. I've asked my mother about relatives of. Fred Sidebotham. Apart from his parents Kathleen ...

Flight of Mustang III FZ196 and Flight Sergeant T J Koloszczyk on 1944-09-27

Loes 3 years ago

The grave of the pilot has been identified and his headstone changed in 2014. He lies in Veghel, the ...

Flight of Spitfire V W3176 and Sergeant L R Carter on 1941-07-06
Linda Smith 3 years ago

You mention that the location map is the English Channel. I am a relative and previous investigations ...

Avro Lancaster I (ED586 EM-F) on a mission to Szczecin on 1944-01-06
Allan Seaborn 3 years ago

A reply to David Ludlow - as far as I know Fred Sidebotham was the only child of Kathleen and Fred ...

860 Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company stayed at Rushden Northamptonshire on 22 may 1944
Michael Keaton 3 years ago

Thank you, Fred. I didn't realize there was a problem.

860 Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company stayed at Rushden Northamptonshire on 22 may 1944
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

I fixed the link Michael.

860 Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company stayed at Rushden Northamptonshire on 22 may 1944
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

https://www.flickr.com/photos/169144105@N07/albums/72177720303757782 ...

860 Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company stayed at Rushden Northamptonshire on 22 may 1944
Michael Keaton 3 years ago

My father, Clifford Keaton, was part of the 860th Ordnance Heavy Auto Maintenance unit stationed ...

Avro Lancaster I (ED586 EM-F) on a mission to Szczecin on 1944-01-06
David Ludlow 3 years ago

Allan, do you know if Fred had any other relatives. My grandfather was the pilot on this flight, and ...

635 Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion, Battery C stayed at Woodchurch Kent on 19 may 1944
Paul Bedard 3 years ago

My father was in the 635th. Landed in Liverpool from USA

Flight of Typhoon Ib SW513 and Warrant Officer G E T Lawley on 1945-04-26
Martin Lawley 3 years ago

He did not die then. He was rescued by Allied Forces and survived the War. He went on to become a ...

Flight of Mosquito VI HJ719 and Flying Officer E J Story on 1944-06-24
Dave Dandeneau 3 years ago

I believe Edward Story was the navigator on this plane flown by my uncle warrant officer JJP McGale which ...

Flight of Hurricane I P3058 and Flying Officer B W J D'arcy-Irvine on 1940-08-08
Elizabeth Watkins 3 years ago

Born in Malaya in 1918, Brian had the same second given name (William) as his uncle Charles, who went ...

Flight of Mustang I FD567 and Flight Lieutenant F J Reahill on 1944-06-18

Michael James Reahil Perley 3 years ago

Correct spelling is Reahil

Handley Page Halifax III (LW626 DT-V) on a mission to Germany on 1944-03-27
Graham banks 3 years ago

Handley Page Halifax III (LW626 DT-V) the pilots name on this mission was sgt george wilson the ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP543 and Pilot Officer C J G De Moulin on 1943-09-26
Michael Meras 3 years ago

S/Ldr C Moulin, POW 5th Dec 1944

Avro Lancaster X (KB814 VR-N) on a mission to Hagen on 1945-03-16
Roger Bredin 3 years ago

Im looking into the crew to see if i can locate more info on the crash. My cousin was Mark W ...

First Lieutenant Mc Glocklin Lyle G (Service #: O-732562) died on 1944-05-09
Margaret Douglas 3 years ago

Lyle Mc Glocklin was a school friend of my uncle’s. He remembered Lyle as a very nice young man with ...

2 Infantry Division (USA) Honningen

eifelTiger 3 years ago

I live around the corner fron Hönningen so to speak. Where can I find the corresponding ABR?

Flight of Mosquito NFXVII HK288 and Flying Officer J M Simpson on 1944-06-12
Fraser Gambling 3 years ago

See full details on http://www.rafcommands.com/database/wardead/details.php?qnum=41429

Short Stirling I (BF392 OJ-D) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1942-10-17
Paul Poirier 3 years ago

No, on october 16th, 1942, OJ-D crashed on l'Ile d'Yeu, France. Sgt Ekelund and six of his crew are ...

B-24J-50-CO - #42-73495 - "Old Hickory" lost at Schokland on 08-04-1944

John NMN Graham III 3 years ago

Lt. Joseph A. Buland ( Junior ) was a cousin of mine. Please feel free to contact me at (405) ...

Avro Lancaster I (ED586 EM-F) on a mission to Szczecin on 1944-01-06
Allan Seaborn 3 years ago

Fred (Murray, Ray) was navigator and died on this mission. His parents lived on Town Lane, Denton ...

90 Infantry Division to Mont Castré, Hill 122
Donald Jensen 3 years ago

My uncle Pfc Hans T Jensen Jr was also killed in this battle on July 9,1944. He was with the 359 ...

1314 Engineer General Service Regiment, HQ Service Company stayed at Perranarwerth Cornwall on 04 april 1944
Phil Sammon 3 years ago

My father was company commander for alpha company of the 1314th engineer regiment. It was a company of ...

Typhoon lost at Enschede (Z van - in het Aamsveen) on 31-03-1945 (SGLO ref: T5467)
Guido Weitkemper 3 years ago

At the moment, October 2022, excavations are taking place at a depth of 4 meters. A special team from ...

Flight of Spitfire IX BS532 and Flying Officer W F Cook on 1943-10-03
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

Please contact me. I like to help you.
Fred

Flight of Spitfire IX BS532 and Flying Officer W F Cook on 1943-10-03
Lynda King 3 years ago

FYI, I am the daughter of W.F. Cook. I am currently making a scrapbook of Dad's WWII experiences and ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB528 PM-D) on a mission to Hannover on 1945-01-06
Arne Greve 3 years ago

Hello Team,
I live near where the bomber PB528 crashed. As a volunteer metal detector searcher ...

332 Harbor Craft Company stayed at Rosneath Dumbartonshire on 16 october 1944
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

Thanks Jean for the update. When I have more time I will add these images, by date, in the 332 Harbor ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB241 MG-X) on a mission to Scholven, Gelsenkirchen on 1944-10-06
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

Thanks for the update!

Overley Park X1OP (C)
James Burrough 3 years ago

No. 14 SLG (Satellite Landing Ground) Overley, Duntisbourne Rouse.
County: Gloucestershire

Flight of Mustang III FB119 and Flying Officer N E S Mutter on 1944-04-30
O Martin 3 years ago

This was my Grandfather's plane, I have a detailed account of his time following his crash near ...

Abbreviations
Fred Vogels 3 years ago

A new location for my 15K+ abbreviations. More comfortable to search in. Please enjoy and leave your ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB241 MG-X) on a mission to Scholven, Gelsenkirchen on 1944-10-06
Robin Graham Marriott 3 years ago

The date of this operation was 6 October 1944 (6-10-1944), not 10 June 1944 (1944-10.6). See ORB - 7 ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP921 and Flight Lieutenant E Wardzinski on 1944-02-29
Mark 3 years ago

I might have info regarding his evasion.

Flight of Typhoon Ib R8924 and Flying Officer D I Vize on 1943-04-25
Wolfgang Hepp 4 years ago

Due to the poor health of my father, born in 1924, my parents applied for a place in a nursing home and ...

332 Harbor Craft Company stayed at Rosneath Dumbartonshire on 16 october 1944
Jean michel 4 years ago

sorry, I forgot the picture. Us ST 488 in rosneath

332 Harbor Craft Company stayed at Rosneath Dumbartonshire on 16 october 1944
Jean michel 4 years ago

332nd harbor craft company stayed in Le Havre (France) from october 44 to mid 1946.
They owned tugs ...

Flight of Hurricane II Z2523 and Sergeant M B Domagala on 1941-05-08
Chris Reeves 4 years ago

Hi Diana.

I'm having a bit of a problem using the site, so I hope you get this! I'm ...

521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
4wd Supacentre Promo Codes 4 years ago

The Survey Company Repro 5 went on a mission to Goch in November 1944. The objective was to map ...

Flight of Blenheim IV L9457 and Sergeant M P Digby-Worsley on 1940-08-19
Del Appleton 4 years ago

I am running the Spitfire 10 k in a couple of weeks and have the honour of having Maxwell Paul Digby ...

B-24 lost at Hollum (Badweg) (Ameland) on 12-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4017)
Rob Fennell 4 years ago

My wife is Shevaun Webster-Fennell and her grandfather was 1st Lt K. E. Webster. Her father Ken's ...

29 Field Artillery Battalion (105 mm), Battery B stayed at Axminster Devonshire on 05 march 1944
Linda K Kern 4 years ago

As most WWII Veterans, my Father-in-law talked very little about his service,

His grandson ...

Stirling lost at Cocksdorp - Texel (nabij De Krim) on 09-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T3993)
Simon Jones 4 years ago

My Great uncle, Charles Shaw, was the Flight Engineer on that flight. There were 3 KIA and 4 POWs ...

3574 Quartermaster Truck Company Transportation Corps stayed at Burley Hampshire on 28 july 1944
George Duffy 4 years ago

According to the war diary of the USS LST 291 on Monday 24 July 1944 at 2025 hours 1 officer, 43 men ...

Flight of Spitfire XIV RB175 and Flying Officer B T Colgan on 1944-05-28
Denise Cordwell 4 years ago

Brian Thomas Colgan was my uncle

Flight of Mustang III FZ158 and Warrant Officer L T Woodward on 1944-02-20
Edwin Onions 4 years ago

LT woodward is buried in a village cemetery about 5 kms NE of Evreux. Its a War Graves headstone.

Handley Page Halifax II (DT679 EQ-Q) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-03-30
Jeff Blyth 4 years ago

My father flew a Halifax Mark III that was also designated EQ-Q of 408th Squadron, after they had ...

Flight of Mustang AG461 and unknown rank unknown name on 1942-07-29
Bernard Potter 4 years ago

Pilot Officer J N Brady: killed; Mustang, AG461, 268 Squadron, aircraft failed to return from operational ...

Flight of Spitfire V W3946 and Flying Officer W M Shields on 1944-06-22
Graeme 4 years ago

My grandfather was William Shields and was in the RAF flying a Spitfire could be the same person.

Flight of Blenheim IF R3625 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-12-13
Steve May 4 years ago

Find My past have just released a database that shows this flight was a collision between two aircraft ...

Flight of Blenheim IF R3625 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-12-13
Steve May 4 years ago

Find My past have just released a database that shows this flight was a collision between two aircraft ...

537 Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Field Artillery Company stayed at Holmes Chapel Cheshire on 19 march 1944
Sandra Davis 4 years ago

My father, William Slater Gavin passed away in 2005. My mother passed away in April of this year.

Avro Lancaster I (LL901 WS-V) on a mission to Munster on 1944-09-24
Lance Saunders 4 years ago

My Uncle was Sgt Frank Saunders Mid upper on this plane WS-V LL901 Now lies in Holten Cemetery with the ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb EE726 and Flying Officer A S Barrie on 1943-06-22
Angelo Rubem Menezes 4 years ago

Spitfire MkVc Registration: AB457 331sqn( Norway) RAF pilot Pilot Lt. H. Sognnaes was killed shoot ...

Krijn Chef D'hotel 1942-08-08
Declan Monnier 4 years ago

Krijn was my great Uncle. So was Jacques and Hendrix, his brothers. De Waarteid forever. If anyone ...

Handley Page Halifax VII (NP776 EQ-R) on a mission to Heligoland on 1945-04-17
Darrell Wood 4 years ago

My uncle , Hugh Raymond Wood was on this flight .

The Algonquin Regiment liberation of Steenbergen
Wilhelmus de Wilde 4 years ago

My father was a liberator from Steenbergen. His first name was Robert, and he was wearing neat trousers ...

3609 Quartermaster Truck Company Transportation Corps stayed at Norman Court Hampshire on 29 july 1944
Emmett J Williams III 4 years ago

My Dad was in the 3609 he was Emmett J Williams Jr. from Georgia. He passed away on 1/14/2011 at ...

The 103 Sqdn left from Elsham Wolds at 1944-05-25 at 23:56. Loc or duty Aachen
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

Re Lancaster bomber ND624, 103 Sqn, RAF Elseham Wolds, crashed Systig in the early hours of 25 May ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND624 PM-F) on a mission to Aachen on 1944-05-25
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

Re Lancaster bomber ND624, 103 Sqn, RAF Elseham Wolds, crashed Systig in the early hours of 25 May ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND624 PM-F) crashed at Sistig on 1944-05-25
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

Re Lancaster bomber ND624, 103 Sqn, RAF Elseham Wolds, crashed Systig in the early hours of 25 May ...

Flight of Mosquito NFXIII HK530 and Flight Lieutenant K J Pamment on 1944-12-02
Robert Wiles 4 years ago

The navigator's name was Flight Sergeant H C Wiles - my father. He survived the incident but badly ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb EP393 and Squadron Leader P B G Davies on 1943-08-22
Roger Llywelyn Henderson 4 years ago

No, Davies survived and became a prisoner of war

392 Engineer General Service Regiment Detachment stayed at Stover, Devonshire on 29 april 1944
Aidan Hatherley 4 years ago

Hello, can anybody help me.. My great grandfather was a mixed race American GI. Supposedly he was in ...

Halifax lost at Oosterhof / Vaassen on 28-09-1943 (SGLO ref: T2906)
Yvonne butler 4 years ago

I’m sitting in a peaceful campsite, Thursday 16th June 2020, not far from the commonwealth graves ...

Flight of Hurricane II Z3339 and Pilot Officer Norman Maxwell \"Max\" Dunn on 1941-06-16
Christer Bergström 4 years ago

Hello Tammy, I am writing a book about Adolf Galland, and I have his combat report from that occasion.

Private Fagre Oswald Peter (Service #: 36703342) died on 1944-06-14
Bruce Fenstermaker 4 years ago

Avro Lancaster III (JB453 OL-F) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-02
Neil 4 years ago

My dad, Thomas Henry Turner was a Sgt Pilot with PFF. I have a photo of OL-F with his crew about ...

Avro Lancaster I (ME372 9J-U) on a mission to Hamburg on 1945-03-22
Eep van der Lee 4 years ago

Today June 9 2022 I visited the grave of p.o. E.K. Whitechurch RNZAF. The grave is situated in a very ...

Private First Class Riley Lawrence T (Service #: 37548623) died on 1944-06-06
CRETIAUX MAXIME 4 years ago

Hello,
Larry was killed in June,11 1944 near Carentan.
Best regards
Max

Private First Class Vasquez Jesus G (Service #: 38094598) died on 1944-06-11
Blas 4 years ago

This is him

Private First Class Vasquez Jesus G (Service #: 38094598) died on 1944-06-11
Blas 4 years ago

This is my Grand Uncle. I met his sister, my great grand mother, a couple times when I visited family ...

Mickey Rooney
Charles "Jerry" Butts 4 years ago

I met a Donald Van Roosen now LTC retired who was with Mickey Rooney on or abour D-Day 1944 the picure ...

Flight of Beaufighter II V8325 and Squadron Leader W D Winward on 1943-02-18
Marcel Huizenga 4 years ago

Squadron Leader WD Winward & Pilot Officer CK Wood of 68 Squadron were the first »Ranger« crew to go ...

Mitchell lost at Helden (Sevenumsedijk bij Koningslust) on 28-10-1944 (SGLO ref: T4582)
Ton van Cauwenberghe 4 years ago

I found this location in "Peel en Maas" about 2 weeks ago. There is only a small information board with ...

The 114 Sqdn left from West Raynham at 1942-05-31 at 21:24. Loc or duty Koln
Pete geary 4 years ago

BLENHEIM V5645 CRASHED Flutplaz Marx

Narrative:
Takeoff at 21:24 hrs for an intruder ...

Motor Machinist's Mate, Second Class Cummings Eugene F (Service #: 06011523) died on 1945-04-29
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

Posted. Thanks!!

Second Lieutenant Chambers Douglas A (Service #: O1109190) died on 1944-06-07
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

Thanks for the film and I put from the footage with the record

Motor Machinist's Mate, Second Class Cummings Eugene F (Service #: 06011523) died on 1945-04-29
Rebecca Hamlin Kawa 4 years ago

I would like to submit a photo and newspaper article for my cousin Eugene F Cummings.
Thanks!

Second Lieutenant Chambers Douglas A (Service #: O1109190) died on 1944-06-07
Meng Syn 4 years ago

Not much is written about the 1340 Combat Engineers on D-DAY because only 17 of them were attached ...

Private Shrake Fred T (Service #: 35580282) died on 1944-07-06
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

When you have a photo, that would be great!

Private Shrake Fred T (Service #: 35580282) died on 1944-07-06
Amber Lamoreaux 4 years ago

Thank you very much for honoring and remembering my uncle. He was the oldest brother of my mom and ...

Flight of Hurricane I V6601 and Pilot Officer J A M Henderson on 1940-08-31
Aden Lane 4 years ago

I volunteer at Biggin Hill Memorial Museum. We have acquired a Merlin engine, which is said to have ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND789 LE-I) on a mission to Schweinfurt on 1944-04-27
Chris H. 4 years ago

Hi. I live near Tiefenbronn, Germany. There's a marker in a field here that this aircraft crashed ...

Private Kilgore Thomas M (Service #: 33279855) died on 1945-07-05
Elena R 4 years ago

I am in the process of creating a website with more information on Thomas McTighe Kilgore, and his ...

B-24 lost at Fleringen (2 km north of) on 06-03-1944 (SGLO ref: T3504)
Pascal Geensen 4 years ago

Hallo

Over dit vliegtuig heb ik ooit informatie gevonden op de site van Dutch Air Way ...

Hockley Heath X3HC (A)
Barry Leech 4 years ago

Just saw this website. We were housed at RAF Hockley Heath at the end of WW2. My younger brother David ...

521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
Kane Williamson 4 years ago

If you're interested in the history of the 521 Field Survey Company, consider DoBargain ...

1104th Engineer Combat Group HQ in Maastricht
David Moeller 4 years ago

My friend, LT John Hamilton was billeted in Maastricht during the Battle of the Bulge. He and a SGT ...

Sergeant Delouise Carmel M (Service #: 20345526) died on 1944-07-31
Joe Sobrio 4 years ago

I’m sorry I never got a chance to know you. You were taken by war before I was born.
RIP

551 Field Artillery Battalion (240 Howitzer), Battery A stayed at Poole Dorset on 17 may 1944
Gail Bjorndal 4 years ago

Dad was with the 551st and told us about his arrival at a beautiful estate in Poole, Dorset until ...

190 Field Artillery Battalion (155 Gun), Battery B stayed at Bude Cornwall on 06 may 1944
Diana Gulle (Cochran) 4 years ago

My Dad Paul Cochran was part of the 190th artillary stationed in Bude during WW2. He met my Mom ...

552 Bomb Squadron (Medium) stayed at Great Dunmow Essex on 07 november 1944
lisa 4 years ago

hi, can anyone help me. my mum used to go to eastern manor in ww2 and was with an American based there ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib SW523 and Squadron Leader P Bateman-Jones on 1945-04-09
Colin bateman -jones 4 years ago

Uncle Peter was not killed in the war. He survived dying in 2005.

On Wed. 12 Jul 1944 US Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. passe.....
TREVOR WILLIAM HART 4 years ago

I believe that Brigadier General Theodore III Roosevelt was stationed in our English Village of Hurley ...

Avro Lancaster I (ME615 JO-V) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-07-29

Christian 4 years ago

Flight of Mustang I AP263 and Flight Lieutenant G Holloway on 1943-08-30
Hans Valk 4 years ago

The information on F/Lt Holloway and Mustang AP263 is false. Check out AIR 27/222/43 and AIR27/222/46 ...

Flight of Mustang IVa KH818 and Flight Lieutenant J Davidson on 1945-05-04
Graeme Bennie 4 years ago

Joe Davidson was my mother's uncle He died on 4th May 1945 but as your note say he died in the English ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ649 DY-Y) on a mission to Bourg-Leopold on 1944-05-28
Tim Prosser 4 years ago

A correction to the above, if I may: Len and his crew were shot down over Belgium, not Holland. My ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ649 DY-Y) on a mission to Bourg-Leopold on 1944-05-28
Tim Prosser 4 years ago

I worked with Len Collins from 1979 to 1985 and knew that he'd been both an RAF wireless operator and ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN579 and Flight Lieutenant G P Edington on 1944-08-18

Sherrie 4 years ago

George Percy Edington is my grandfather.

Broniki murders by Red Army
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

Google stopt advertising on WW2 History Europe. Because of this photo.

Private Hare Gene T (Service #: 16143980) died on 1944-06-06
Billie Hedde 4 years ago

My father T-5 Albert Wm Giegold 508 2nd Batt. 'F' Company wrote this about Gene T. Hare: " Gene along ...

Typhoon lost at Leiden (Heyniusstraat - v.d.Helmkade) on 03-07-1943 (SGLO ref: T2637)
Koos 4 years ago

My grandfather died baby the crase.

Short Stirling I (BF387 MG-U) on a mission to Hamburg on 1942-11-10
Jen 4 years ago

Im the grandaughter of FL Walter Nicholls DFC, would love to hear from other family members of the ...

559 Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion (Mobile) stayed at Keele Hall Staffordshire on 08 november 1944
Isadora Greenberg 4 years ago

My Great Uncle was CPL Howard Friedman of the D Battery of the 559th. From my own research they were ...

559 Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion (Mobile) stayed at Keele Hall Staffordshire on 08 november 1944
Isadora Greenberg 4 years ago

From what I know of my own family's history the 559th WERE in fact involved in the Battle of the ...

Flight of Mustang III HB857 and Warrant Officer A J W Czerwinski on 1944-12-07

Nell 4 years ago

Correct details here with translation - he was a pilot officer and not killed in this misson.

Flight of Tempest V EJ653 and Pilot Officer H J Bailey on 1945-02-22
Kay Hefter 4 years ago

Mr Bailey was brought down near Rheine and was captured in Emsdetten (ca 9-10 mls south of Rheine) ...

517 Port Battalion Transportation Corps, Company B stayed at Barry Glamorgan on 19 april 1944
Keith Wigley 4 years ago

I live in an apartment in a converted hospital that housed officers of 517 Port Battalion Transportation ...

759th Tank Battalion (USA) in the area of Cherbourg Peninsula day 4
Danny Wise 4 years ago

I'm looking for anyone from the 759 Tank Battalion 3rd Armor Division that might have known a Albert ...

Maurice Solomon photographic memory of D-Day
Mary Ellen 4 years ago

I worked with Maury in my first job. He was a humble man who loved his family dearly and spoke of ...

Looking for info about 123 Fire-Boat Company
Neil Roberts 4 years ago

Hi, I have been sorting through my late grandmother's belongings and found a hand written letter from ...

Looking for info about 123 Fire-Boat Company
Neil Roberts 4 years ago

Hi, I have been sorting through my late grandmother's belongings and found a hand written letter from ...

P-51 lost at St. Willebrord on 21-05-1944 (SGLO ref: T3682)
Ad van Uffelen 4 years ago

I am researching this crash and am trying to find the exact crash-location. Can anyone give me ...

Spitfire lost at Schipluiden - Zouteveen on 07-12-1944 (SGLO ref: T4785)
Eddy Hage 4 years ago

I am Daniël Napiorkowski's grandson..i am the son of Inge Hage Streefkerk.She is Daniël's daughter.Maria ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (R3731 UX-Y) on a mission to Germany on 1940-06-26
Remko 4 years ago

Hi,

I grew up in Zeist and my father was a teenager during the war he witnessed the stricken ...

Technician Fifth Grade Maguffee Henry B (Service #: 38333718) died on 1944-06-06
James Maguffee 4 years ago

Henry Bascom Maguffee, known as HB to his family, was my father's uncle; the brother of his father. ...

559 Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion (Mobile) stayed at Keele Hall Staffordshire on 08 november 1944
Jame 4 years ago

Hi I’m trying to verify whether my grandfather’s unit (559th anti-aircraft artillery automatic weapons ...

The 57 Sqdn left from Metz-Frescaty at 1939-10-13 at 12:40. Loc or duty Reconnaisance
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

Alles wat ik weet staat online. Maar definieer je oproep hier. Eventueel ook in Engels.

The 57 Sqdn left from Metz-Frescaty at 1939-10-13 at 12:40. Loc or duty Reconnaisance
Ytzen van der Werff 4 years ago

Geachte heer Vogels,
Toevallig op uw site terecht gekomen.
"Op vrijdag 13 oktober 1939 ...

487 Port Battalion (Transportation Corps), Medical Detachment stayed at Malpas Monmouthshire on 18 april 1944
Larry Roberts 4 years ago

Data of Cpl. Carl F. Robert’s. 283rd Port Company. Wounded at Antwerp in early 1945 and evacuated ...

703 Medical Sanitary Company stayed at Govilon, Monmouthshire on 14 february 1944
Yasmine Permaul 4 years ago

Hi Marie

I'm researching the 703rd Medical Sanitary Company for a television documentary ...

Executions carried out by the Einsatzkommando 3 on Saturday 06 September 1941
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

You are right Bill. These are no German uniforms. Thanks for the update!

Flight of Spitfire Vb EE666 and Flight Sergeant E J V Levesque on 1943-05-05
Bart Seynaeve 4 years ago

Levesque went missing with the serial AA746.

Executions carried out by the Einsatzkommando 3 on Saturday 06 September 1941
Bill 4 years ago

These are not German units but, I believe, Romanian, operating in, perhaps, Transnistria. The photo is ...

Flight of Tempest V JN857 and Flight Sergeant G H Wylde on 1944-07-07
Michael Wylde 4 years ago

Corrections to this webpage.
My father G H Wylde ditched successfully and got into the dinghy ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (L8834 BL-) on a mission to Arras on 1940-05-22
Laura 4 years ago

Hi Penny, Hugh and Ben
I'm very happy to be contacted at [email protected]

The 426 Sqdn left from Linton on Ouse at 1944-06-06 at 1:59. Loc or duty Houlgate
Sid GIDDINGS 4 years ago

we are looking for the nose art for MK11 Lancaster DS846 OF 426 Sqd WE THINK IT WAS OLD BLACK MAGIC

Flight of Spitfire XIV RM762 and Squadron Leader P V K Tripe on 1945-01-16
Anne (Tripe) Crossman 4 years ago

I am the daughter of S/L PVK Tripe. If you go to my blog, you will see that Dad's Spitfire was badly ...

Flight of Spitfire XIV RM762 and Squadron Leader P V K Tripe on 1945-01-16
Anne (Tripe) Crossman 4 years ago

I am the daughter of S/L PVK Tripe. If you go to my blog, you will see that Dad's Spitfire was badly ...

Looking for info about Frigate
Phil Newson 4 years ago

My father was aboard the frigate HMS Hargood on D-day.
More info on the website I put together about ...

202 Ordnance Depot Company stayed at Hallatrow Somerset on 02 march 1944
Steven Everett Price 4 years ago

I am trying to find out when and where the 202nd Ordnance Depot Company landed in Normandy. Can anyone ...

Flight of Spitfire IX MH796 and Flying Officer E H Francis on 1944-01-20
Stuart Hayman 4 years ago

hi richard

my name is stuart hayman i run a research group called raf culmhead Reserch ...

Mustang II FR916 lost at Rijkerswoerd (gem. Huissen) on 10-11-1944 (SGLO ref: T4667)
Peter Mientjes 4 years ago

Harry , volgens mij hebben wij elkaar gesproken toen ik met mijn metaaldetector aan het zoeken was ...

305 Military Police Escort Guard Company stayed at Bourton-on-the-Hill Gloucestershire on 09 may 1944
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

I am looking forward to your information at backtonormandy (at) gmail.com. From there I can help ...

Ventura B-34/B-37/PV-1/PV-2 II (AJ188 SB-U) on a mission to Cherbourg on 1943-01-21
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

I am looking forward to your information at backtonormandy (at) gemail.com. From there I can help ...

Vickers Wellington X (HZ580 HD-C) on a mission to Essen on 1943-07-26
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

I am looking forward to your information at backtonormandy (at) gemail.com.

521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

I am looking forward to your information at backtonormandy (at) gemail.com. From there I can help ...

Halifax lost at Ostaaijen (SE Achtmaal and SW Zundert) on 22-10-1943 (SGLO ref: T3023)
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

I am looking forward to your information at backtonormandy (at) gemail.com

Flight of Spitfire I P9337 and Pilot Officer G G A Davies on 1940-08-31
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

I am looking forward to your information at backtonormandy (at) gemail.com

Halifax lost at Nistelrode (Groote Heide) on 17-06-1944 (SGLO ref: T3802)
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

Thanks for the photo: published! I am looking forward to your information at backtonormandy (at) ...

502 Engineer Light Ponton Company stayed at Dartington Devonshire on 19 april 1944
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

I am looking forward to your information at backtonormandy (at) gemail.com

502 Engineer Light Ponton Company stayed at Dartington Devonshire on 19 april 1944
Barbara Mooneyhan 4 years ago

My dad, Lt. James R. Mooneyhan was there and I have video interviews of him talking about this time ...

Halifax lost at Nistelrode (Groote Heide) on 17-06-1944 (SGLO ref: T3802)
Fred Carter 4 years ago

Halifax NA-514 RCAF
POSTED BY NA514 ⋅ FEBRUARY 22, 2012 ⋅ 5 COMMENTS
On June 17th,1944 ...

Flight of Spitfire I P9337 and Pilot Officer G G A Davies on 1940-08-31
Jon 4 years ago

Dear Sir,
I believe that the exact location of your fathers crash has been determined.
If this ...

The 115 Sqdn left from Marham at 1941-01-23 at an unknown time. Loc or duty ?
Ashley Woods 4 years ago

My grandfather, James Mills (43016) was the rear gunner on 1941-01-23 in Wellington T2511. They took ...

Halifax lost at Ostaaijen (SE Achtmaal and SW Zundert) on 22-10-1943 (SGLO ref: T3023)
Paul van Nieuwenhuyzen 4 years ago

Sir,

The plane was shot down at 20.10 in the evening, and according to the info from ...

521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
Kayne Presley 4 years ago

I'm doing survey to writing an assignment mission to Goch it's really helpful but confused how to add ...

Flight of Boston III W8351 and Flight Lieutenant A J Love on 1942-04-03
Edward Paul 4 years ago

Oops! Typo error in my last post. Location should read: Cayeux en Santerre.

Vickers Wellington X (HZ580 HD-C) on a mission to Essen on 1943-07-26
James ARNOLD 4 years ago

I am a great nephew of Flight Sgt Raul Ellery Thorpe. I also pass on my thanks for creating this page.

3631 Quartermaster Truck Company stayed at Tavistock Devonshire on 16 june 1944
Rich Petrick 4 years ago

Did anyone know, or have any records of, Louis Petrick? He ultimately served as a staff sergeamt.

Halifax lost at Ostaaijen (SE Achtmaal and SW Zundert) on 22-10-1943 (SGLO ref: T3023)
Anna Elisabeth Facchina 4 years ago

where were the crew members buried? how many were there? from where? My mother attended to some Allied ...

Flight of Boston III W8351 and Flight Lieutenant A J Love on 1942-04-03
Edward Paul 4 years ago

Further to my information in the main text, I have found out that the aircraft crashed at Cayeux ...

2108 Ordnance Ammunition Battalion, 1918 Ordnance Ammunition Company stayed at Bures Essex on 17 july 1944
Alan Beales 4 years ago

This unit was stationed in Bures, United Kindom at USAAF Staion526
UK Ordnance Survey Map reference ...

654 Engineer Topographic Battalion, Company A stayed at Tetbury Gloucestershire on 19 may 1944
Warren 4 years ago

I presently live in Tetbury and I am trying to trace some historical information. I am given to ...

1104th Engineer Combat Group HQ in Maastricht
Steve Tippett 4 years ago

I have limited details but my father, Ed I believed was wounded at Maastricht and moved to a field ...

Ventura B-34/B-37/PV-1/PV-2 II (AJ188 SB-U) on a mission to Cherbourg on 1943-01-21
Phil Hunnisett 4 years ago

I am researching this aircraft - AJ188- it contained my wife's great uncle - WOP/AG James Dunne, I ...

Avro Lancaster III (DV233 PO-) on a mission to Mannheim on 1943-09-24
Nikki Lumley 4 years ago

My Grandpa was Peter Cansfield. MU gunner.
His best friend was Charlie Adair, the rear gunner.

84 Infantry Division (USA) HQ at Blier
Joanne Kearney 4 years ago

I am wondering about something. My father was wounded Jan 11 1945 near the village of Samree BE.

305 Military Police Escort Guard Company stayed at Bourton-on-the-Hill Gloucestershire on 09 may 1944
Lester Lombardi 4 years ago

My father, Lt. then Capt. Lester L Lombardi was the XO-Commanding Officer of the 305 MPEG Co. for ...

4190 Hospital Plant stayed at Overton Flintshire on 02 august 1944
Joanne Kearney 4 years ago

My father was wounded on Jan 11 1945 near Samree Belgium. He was transported to Calais and then on ...

Flight of Spitfire N3060 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-09-05
Judy 4 years ago

Please follow this link:
https://www.kenleyrevival.org/content/service-people/flying-officer-pilot-peter-james-christopher-king

Short Stirling I (R9313 HA-Q) on a mission to Germany on 1942-05-05
Stuart Green 4 years ago

My dad was the Navigator

Avro Lancaster III (ED476 PH-N) on a mission to Duisburg on 1943-05-13
Jonathan Edwin Rome 4 years ago

My uncle Edwin was F/E on ED476. My family hardly ever mentioned him to me when I was growing up (72 ...

827 Ordnance Base Depot Company stayed at Honeybourne Worcestershire on 24 april 1944
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

Sent them to me, I’ll post them for you. E-mail is at the bottom of this page (envelop)

827 Ordnance Base Depot Company stayed at Honeybourne Worcestershire on 24 april 1944
Dave Green 4 years ago

My Dad was with the 827th from 42-43. I remember he was stationed near "cold and muddy Cheltenham." Later ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM439 UL-E2) on a mission to Foret de Nieppe on 1944-08-17
Steve Maiden 4 years ago

NOT even a Lancaster 111, never mind LM439!!

Flight of Typhoon Ib PD479 Flying Officer J E Cornelison on 1944-09-29
Mark Cornelison 4 years ago

This is my Uncle. So cool to find this site.

Flight of Typhoon Ib PD479 Flying Officer J E Cornelison on 1944-09-29
Mark Cornelison 4 years ago

This is my Uncle. So cool to find this site.

Avro Lancaster III (EE129 MG-V) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-02
Ray Saulnier 4 years ago

Hello,
My best friends father was the navigator on this mission. The crew survived after being shot ...

Flight of Beaufighter VI V8829 and Flight Lieutenant D C Maltby on 1943-09-05

Tim 4 years ago

I think I may have the WW2 Flight training and Air Navigation manuals for Flight Lieutenant D C Maltby.

Private Fagre Oswald Peter (Service #: 36703342) died on 1944-06-14
Arve R. Pisani 4 years ago

Please contact me regarding Oswald Peter Fagre. My name is Arve R. Pisani and anon-fiction writer of ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND579 AS-M) on a mission to Duisburg on 1944-05-22
G. Oldenburg 4 years ago

Crew member Segeant David Dickson is burried in Brielle.
We will remember him on the 25th of ...

Avro Lancaster II (DS667 A4-G) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-02
Anne Weatherston 4 years ago

My father was the flight engineer on the Lancaster Bomber DS667 when it was shot down 2/1/1944. He ...

Avro Lancaster I (ME669 ZN-O) on a mission to Schweinfurt on 1944-04-27
Lynn Herron 4 years ago

I don't know who you are but you are DEFINITELY NOT the great nephew of John Bennett Charters. I am ...

Avro Lancaster III (NE165 OL-Y) on a mission to Gravenhorst on 1945-02-22
Pauline Currie-Whyte 4 years ago

My Mother-in-Law's first husband was Flight Engineer on this flight, which was shot down over Mierlo ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (R3764 LS-) on a mission to Dinant on 1940-07-29
John Buchanan 4 years ago

My wife's uncle FH Jones was the observer on this mission. The title of the item is misleading as the ...

Handley Page Halifax II (W1225 PM-) on a mission to Duisburg on 1942-08-07
James Lee-Pevenhull 4 years ago

Hello,

Flt Sgt J.C.Lee was aboard that flight.
He rests in Clay Lane Cemetary, Yardley ...

Flight of Mustang III FX873 and Flight Lieutenant E Tomanek on 1944-06-23
Mike Doyle 4 years ago

He lands damaged by Flak on 10 June 10 Jun. North American Mustang III FX994 (UZ-N) F/Lt E. Tomanek.

Hampden I (AD828 VN-) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1941-04-11

Shaun Oakford 4 years ago

Thank you for this amazing historical record and honouring of the crew of VN-AD828. Although it is ...

Flight of Mustang III FX873 and Flight Lieutenant E Tomanek on 1944-06-23
Davis Bright 4 years ago

I am creating a Profile of Mustang III UZ T FX873 flown by F/L E. Tomanek with 306 Squadron. This ...

Handley Page Halifax III (LV996 AL-K) on a mission to Chemnitz on 1945-03-06
John Burgess 4 years ago

I live very close to the crash site and my late father recounted details of the crash. I know the ...

1958 Quartermaster Truck Company (Aviation) stayed at Nether Wallop Hampshire on 22 september 1944
Rod Turner 4 years ago

Is the any more information on the1958 Quartermaster Truck Company?

Avro Lancaster III (LM380 UM-S2) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-28

Andy Barker 4 years ago

Arthur Lee (Navigator) was the only survivor of LM380 and was taken prisoner. After the war the German ...

3012 Ordnance Base Depot Company stayed at Northampton Northamptonshire on 13 june 1944
Theodore Wolff 4 years ago

My father was in the 3012th and trained with them in Texarkana in the winter of 1944 before heading out ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB720 OF-S) on a mission to Szczecin on 1944-01-06
Alan Oyston 4 years ago

My uncle Charlie Cartwright was the sole survivor from Lancaster JB 7205, call sign OF-S ,shot down ...

Avro Lancaster I (LL948 ZN-V) on a mission to Mucheln on 1945-03-15
Fred Vogels 4 years ago

Yes Jenny

Avro Lancaster I (LL948 ZN-V) on a mission to Mucheln on 1945-03-15

Jenny Mottram 4 years ago

My father flew this aircraft (LL948) in May/June/July/August 1944 during his first Tour with 106 ...

Avro Lancaster III (NE170 AS-I) on a mission to Agenville on 1944-08-30
Frank 4 years ago

My grandfather was the pilot

Flight of Spitfire Vb AD384 and Sergeant O Kresta on 1942-04-12
David Ruderman 4 years ago

https://fcafa.com/2013/02/01/otakar-kresta-and-the-parker-pen-spitfire/

3111 Signal Service Battalion, Company A stayed at Bulford Wiltshire on 09 may 1944
Patrick Dugan 4 years ago

My maternal grandfather, James J Blessing, was in Company A of the 3111 Signal Service Battalion. ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib PD495 and Flying Officer M J Cheyney on 1945-01-24

Bill Osborne 4 years ago

John Cheyney survived the war, and subsequently moved to Brazil, where he died earlier this year ...

85 Ordnance Battalion, Medical Detachment stayed at Plympton Devonshire on 22 may 1944
Everette Coppock III 4 years ago

Where did the 85th Ordnance Battalion arrive at and depart from which ports? Dates?

Flight of Spitfire Vb W3316 and Sergeant G F Breckon on 1941-07-24

Duneane 4 years ago

His name was Graham Francis Breckon and his amazing account of being shot down in WW2 can be found ...

3812 Quartermaster Truck Company stayed at Hereford Herefordshire on 12 may 1944
Everette Coppock III 4 years ago

Can you provide information for the 501st Transportation Company during Red Ball Express as the unit ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB226 LQ-G) on a mission to Ludwigshafen on 1943-11-18
Philip C. Blumenthal 4 years ago

To whom it may concern, This message concerns the matter of Lancaster JB226. I was a volunteer at the ...

3812 Quartermaster Truck Company stayed at Hereford Herefordshire on 12 may 1944
Everette Coppock III 4 years ago

Is the 3812 QM truck Company the same as 501st Transportation Company inactivated in 1995?

Anchor point before D-Day, position 156 in area 4 in The Solent for: Avonville
Shaun Greenwood 4 years ago

Trying to find an aerial photograph of HMS Campania anchored in Sandown Bay June 1944

3574 Quartermaster Truck Company Transportation Corps stayed at Burley Hampshire on 28 july 1944
Jack C Waterfield 4 years ago

Good Day Fellow Veterans!

I am writing with information that I have letters send to local ...

Avro Lancaster I (RA564 AA-P) on a mission to Munster on 1945-03-20
Henk Brul 4 years ago

The Callsing is incorrect. instead AA-P it should be JN-P. The Lancaster RA564 with onboard the Barr ...

The 40 Sqdn left from Alconbury at 1941-03-24 at 19:40. Loc or duty Berlin
Richard Maddams 4 years ago

Hi , im researching the crash of R1166 for my friend, who's father was on that mission, D youlden.

Private Nigbor Henry (Service #: 42118751) died on 1944-12-25
Donald Nigbor 4 years ago

Pvt Henry Nigbor died on Christmas Eve 1944. His troop ship the SS Leopoldville, on the way to ...

Flight of Mosquito VI NT119 and Sergeant W Freeman on 1944-09-26
Matt Davis 4 years ago

Activity over the enemy's airfields picked up in late September and on the night of the 26th nine ...

3712 Quartermaster Truck Company stayed at Gloucester Gloucestershire on 11 march 1944
Ann S Dailey 4 years ago

My father, pvt. David Benjamin Swaim, served in the 3712th Quartermaster Trucking Company from ...

Private Vernaci George (Service #: 39712366) died on 1944-06-21
George H. vernaci 4 years ago

He was my Uncle and I was named after him. I would like to find out more about my Uncle.

Avro Lancaster I (ME615 JO-V) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-07-29
John WELLS 4 years ago

Lancaster ME615 took off from RAF Waddington at 2224 hours on the night of 28/29th July 1944 to bomb ...

Avro Lancaster III (DV267 SR-K) lost at Tolbert on 20-02-1944 (SGLO ref: T3428)
Nico Jan Dijkman 5 years ago

Hello Miss J.McDonald / Burton , My name's Nicojan Dijkman from the Netherlands Tolbert/Boerakker ...

Avro Lancaster I (R5499 EM-D) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1942-08-11
Mark sanders 5 years ago

This was my great uncle Gordon Easley’s Aircraft, he was the nav.

B-24J-50-CO - #42-73495 - "Old Hickory" lost at Schokland on 08-04-1944
Linda Huemoeller 5 years ago

My uncle is Donald Huemoeller if anyone has more information.

Avro Lancaster III (DV267 SR-K) lost at Tolbert on 20-02-1944 (SGLO ref: T3428)
Joyce McDonald 5 years ago

My father was Les Burton the navigator. I have his wartime log book and prisoner of war diary and the ...

Flight of Beaufighter II V8325 and Squadron Leader W D Winward on 1943-02-18
Roy W Fisher 5 years ago

Additional information regarding my late uncle, Squadron Leader W D Winward. DFC

Service number ...

Avro Lancaster I (ME372 9J-U) on a mission to Hamburg on 1945-03-22
Debra Coleman 5 years ago

My 1 cousin x 2 removed, was an air gunner and he was on that Lancaster Bomber
Sgt Graham Howard ...

Avro Lancaster I (ME852 WP-Q) on a mission to Braunschweig on 1944-08-13
Jason Parry 5 years ago

Thank you for your work Roland Camier was a 2nd cousin of my mine, so grateful to get to know him

581 Ordnance Ammunition Company stayed at Beaworthy Devonshire on 21 april 1944
Kristoffer Rasmussen 5 years ago

I'm researching a grave marker for a pet named "Ras Bueten Born in England 1943 Died in Dallas Texas ...

Flight of Mustang III FZ114 and Flying Officer A Keith-Thomas on 1944-08-24
Ian 5 years ago

Flying Officer 150348 Anthony Keith-Thomas RAF Volunteer Reserve must have survived this incident ...

2047 Engineer Fire Fighting Platoon (Aviation) stayed at Stoney Cross Hampshire on 26 september 1944
Edward Manzano 5 years ago

I am doing research on 2047 Engineer Fire Fighting Platoon, all members died on 9 DEc 44 in Chastres ...

Avro Lancaster III (DV221 PM-K) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-09-28
Rob Davis 5 years ago

John Morey please contact me as I have comprehensive information on this crew.

Typhoon lost at Zutphen (East of) on 01-04-1945 (SGLO ref: T5491)

William Lang 5 years ago

Not wireless operator. Warrant Officer Royal Australian Air Force.

On Thurs. 12 Apr 1945 In southwestern Germany, French troops captured Ba.....
Melissa Vedder Murray 5 years ago

Hello,
My father landed on Omaha beach with the 103rd Evacuation Hospital. His rank then Major ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ524 MP-P) on a mission to Nucourt on 1944-07-16
Drumond Jamie Sutherland Menzies Ross 5 years ago

I am fascinated to read about this flight. Sgt Colin Sutherland Menzies was my Paternal Grandfather ...

Avro Lancaster I (R5512 OF-C) on a mission to Duisburg on 1942-12-21
Wessel Scheer 5 years ago

Hello Ian Hulley, I would like to get in touch with you. It is about your uncle William Norman Eales.

Flight of Mosquito NF30 MV530 and Flight Lieutenant J R Jones on 1945-05-07
J Chris Jones 5 years ago

This, I believe, is my grandfather. His plane was shot down by an American AA unit on the 2nd last ...

Handley Page Halifax II (BB343 EQ-X) on a mission to Plzen on 1943-04-17
Jean-Luc Pilon 5 years ago

In 2006 I visited the crash site of BB343 near the village of Lesquielles St-Germain in Aisne. There ...

RAF Bomber Command 617 Lancasters raid on Heligoland 18 April 1945

Mike Berry 5 years ago

I have been researching one of Pilots of one of the three Halifax bombers lost on this raid

Avro Lancaster I (ME850 LS-D) on a mission to Vohwinkel on 1945-01-02
jerel whittingham 5 years ago

Account here https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/stories/57/a8966857.shtml the crashed ...

Flight of Spitfire I X4170 and Flying Officer R W Oxspring on 1940-10-25
ALEX FERRIS 5 years ago

Smarden Local History Society has just received what appears to be a page from a September 1940 ...

Company History of the 3011 Quartermaster Bakery Co. Mobile (Special)
PrattTech 5 years ago

Greetings - My Dad was a paratrooper with the 82nd airborne in Normandy. I'm trying to figure out ...

1 South Lancashire Regiment landed at Sword Beach
Mark Skoyles 5 years ago

This website is a very interesting website run by thousands of people who can make a contribution ...

RAF Bomber Command 234 Lancasters accutate attack refinery 7/8 March 1945
To 5 years ago

Two of my family members died in this night in a bunker at the rubber factory...

Flight of Spitfire IX BR634 and Flight Lieutenant N H Trask on 1942-08-17
Gini malloy 5 years ago

My name is Gini Malloy. My father was Col. Bud Malloy. He was stationed with Bronnie at Kenley during ...

RAF Bomber Command 256 Halifaxes unsuccesful attack Hemmingstedt 7/8 March 1945
Steve Henson 5 years ago

Just checked my father's log book and he was on this Ops. He was the navigator in Halifax MH Q of 51 ...

Avro Lancaster VI (JB713 F2-Z) on a mission to Harburg on 1944-08-19
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

Thanks Keith, I am not an expert. I hope you have the right photo.

Avro Lancaster VI (JB713 F2-Z) on a mission to Harburg on 1944-08-19
Keith Mills 5 years ago

Sorry if someone else has already mentioned it but the photograph captioned Avro Lancaster VI (JB713 ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND332 JO-S) on a mission to Bergen on 1944-10-29
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

You are very right. I knew that as you see the stone. Thanks!

Avro Lancaster III (ND332 JO-S) on a mission to Bergen on 1944-10-29

Mr James 5 years ago

This is Bergen in Norway not the Netherlands.

Avro Lancaster III (ND624 PM-F) crashed at Sistig on 1944-05-25
Lothar Gerhards 5 years ago

Hallo,

ich bin ein Nachfahre aus dem Ort Sistig - meine Eltern haben als Kinder den Absturz ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (L8834 BL-) on a mission to Arras on 1940-05-22
Ben van Drogenbroek 5 years ago

Dear Laura Grove,
My name is Ben van Drogenbroek from Holland. As a prisoner of war your grandfather ...

793 Field Artillery Battalion (8 Inch Howitzer) stayed at Codford Village Wiltshire on 27 june 1944
Jerry Barnes, Jr. 5 years ago

My grandfather (John Preston Thompson) was a member of the 793 Field Artillery. he passed away in ...

114 General Hospital stayed at Bewdley Worcestershire on 06 september 1944
Robin Toms 5 years ago

Helen Toms was a physical therapist in the 114th General Hospital at Kidderminster. She told stories ...

Brigadier General Walker Nelson M (Service #: O-007642) died on 1944-07-10
Kathi Walker Glomb 5 years ago

This man, Brigadier General Nelson Macy Walker, was my grandfather.

Private First Class Ferguson Alfred J (Service #: 32748477) died on 1944-07-27
Eric Baledent 5 years ago

Hello,

Member of the association "The flowers of memory", I flower the grave of Mr.

Avro Lancaster III (DV267 SR-K) lost at Tolbert on 20-02-1944 (SGLO ref: T3428)
James Laurens 5 years ago

Tim , If you have any more Photos .. Its my Great Grandad Jack Laurens it would be great .

Hampden lost at Vliehorst (Vlieland) on 26-08-1940 (SGLO ref: T0797)
Frans Luijckx 5 years ago

Als hier de QR-P bedoeld wordt, die landde op 27-8-1940 veilig op het strand van Vlieland. Daar zijn ...

Blenheim lost at Wateringen (Uithofslaan and Wennetjessloot) on 10-05-1940 (SGLO ref: T0099)
Danny Kikkert 5 years ago

Good evening, i am a volunteer at atlantikwall bunkers in Holland, and want to make a model of ...

Angela Merkel
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

An impressive message for the Dutch people. As a child from a slavelabourer her message convinced ...

H.M.S.Nith hit by a Mistel
Terry Jeffreys 5 years ago

My father was on board the Nith as a Telegraphist. I am trying to contact any members of the crew and ...

Looking for info about 703 Ordnance Light Maintenance Company (USA)
James 5 years ago

While reviewing family records, I found a letter from my father-in-law that was dated December 28th ...

521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
Leah Ellis 5 years ago

Mark, if you ever find yourself in Ottersum for the second time, I'd like to have a picture of yet, I ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JR388 and Flight Lieutenant C W C Henman on 1944-08-14
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

Raquel, it is a stock photo

3113 Signal Service Battalion (-), HQ & HQ Company stayed at Burton (Burton Bradstock?) Dorset on 09 may 1944
LCDR Hobie Saunders 5 years ago

My dad, sgt Hobart I Saunders was in the 3113 and landed at etretat fr. he was in charge for getting ...

Flight of Spitfire Vi BR186 and Sergeant P S Smith on 1942-11-01
Gary Ranson 5 years ago

Hi I have a bit more detail on this after interviewing a witness. Please see the Facebook page 616 ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JR388 and Flight Lieutenant C W C Henman on 1944-08-14
Raquel 5 years ago

This is my grandfather. He was flying Typhoon H.H.U on the day flack hit his plane and he had to ...

First Lieutenant Kimsey Harold W (Service #: O1293971) died on 1944-06-12
TOUFLET Eric 5 years ago

Bonjour je suis membre de l'association Les Fleurs de la mémoire et à ce titre je fleuri la tombe au ...

Handley Page Halifax V (EB253 MP-C) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-09-23
David Gilchrist 5 years ago

Wendy, my grandfather was also on that flight - I would be happy to share what I know with you. ...

Verkeerde herdenkingspaal 11 Natuurpark Lelystad
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

Dat wil zeggen dat de paal in het onderzoek van Breedijk er niet moet staan. Voor zover ik weet is ...

Private First Class Harris Terrence C (Service #: 19091437) died on 1944-06-06
Kevin 5 years ago

I see that it is written, "He gave his life for our freedom on Tuesday 06 June 1944.", yet his grave ...

Avro Lancaster I (ME799 PM-K) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-07-29
Gerry Hanagarth 5 years ago

On board ME799 was a relative - Air Gunner Sgt Albert Miles B Cutting s/n 1806570. He survived the ...

Amersfoort concentration camp
Hans Boorsma 5 years ago

Weet iemand wat de afkorting A.E.R. betekent?
Dit staat op een document (soort persoonskaart) ...

Avro Lancaster III (EE137 AS-C2) on a mission to Braunschweig on 1944-01-15
ROBERT ROTHWELL 5 years ago

Ronald Cheeseman joined the RAF with the service number 1052600. He trained as a Mid Upper Gunner and ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED478 VN-G) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1943-04-11
Martin 5 years ago

Do you have any photos of the crew or plane, Frank? I would be interested in anything you might be ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED478 VN-G) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1943-04-11
Martin 5 years ago

Alfred Cheetham was my grandmother's brother. He was the Flying Officer on the Lancaster.

Flight of Mosquito VI NS875 and Squadron Leader M Negus on 1944-04-06
Rupert Negus 5 years ago

To Margaret Evans,

Michael Negus was my father's cousin, ie my first cousin once removed.

Flight of Mosquito NFXIII MM511 and Squadron Leader A Parker-Rees on 1944-07-17
james parker-rees 5 years ago

Hello thanks for sharing this, Alaister was my grandad and it's very interesting reading about him, what ...

Avro Lancaster I (ED307 KM-R) on a mission to Koln on 1943-06-29
Sheena MacKay 5 years ago

My cousin once removed (dad’s cousin) flew this plane with 44 (Rhodesia) squadron May-June 1943, and ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB226 LQ-G) on a mission to Ludwigshafen on 1943-11-18
Bob Uren 5 years ago

I am wondering if there is any way of finding a quality copy of Jb226. I have my uncle's flight log ...

Second Lieutenant Combs Gilbert W T Jr (Service #: O1310222) died on 1944-07-03
thierry leothier 5 years ago

bonjour
jai l honneur de moccuper de la tombe de GILBERT WT COMBS
des que je peux aller ...

Lancaster lost at Alkmaar (polder Overdie) on 19-08-1944 (SGLO ref: T3941)
Mark 5 years ago

Dear Ian,
In Alkmaar lives Cees Slot, he is active on Facebook.”je bent Alkmaarder als”
If ...

552 Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company (USA), ed River Ordnance Depot
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

A beautiful collection of photos and stories.

552 Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company (USA), ed River Ordnance Depot

Ron Cameron 5 years ago

Picture on right is Ray Cameron. Died in March, 2014 in Mount Vernon, OH

552 Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company (USA) Weymouth [ Marshalling Area ]
Ron Cameron 5 years ago

My dad, Ray Cameron, in upper right. Lived in Columbus, Ohio, most of adult life. Moved to Mount ...

Avro Lancaster I (PP672 LS-N) on a mission to Juvincourt-et-Damary on 1945-05-12

Matthew Moore 5 years ago

I have a print of the painting by Frank Harding “The Run For Home” of the night raid on Wohwinkel ...

Avro Lancaster I (PP672 LS-N) on a mission to Juvincourt-et-Damary on 1945-05-12
Matthew Moore 5 years ago

Hello, my Grandfather flew this plain. Flt Lt Lou Marriott. He was lead plain on Jan 1st 1945 on the ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED989 DX-F) on a mission to Peenemunde on 1943-08-18
Bev Davies 5 years ago

A better quality image of my Great Uncle if you want to replace the one on here :)

Fairey Battle I (K9483 JN-) on a mission to Sedan on 1940-05-13
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

looks great!

Fairey Battle I (K9483 JN-) on a mission to Sedan on 1940-05-13
Tom Bowen 5 years ago

I have researched this aircraft completely as my uncle was in it when it crashed. I have written ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP971 and Flight Sergeant W N Waudby on 1944-01-08
FRANK WAUDBY 5 years ago

Frank Waudby (Jnr) - Nephew I have a local press cutting from his hometown headlined "SEES QUEEN IN ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB453 OL-F) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-02
Helen Theron 5 years ago

We have an old weathervane, bought from a salvage yard. It has a Lancaster Bomber on it with the ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM427 CF-G) on a mission to Tergnier on 1944-06-01
Tom Hodgson 5 years ago

Hi my grandfather was Tom Hodgson and I found the following good link on the crew:

Avro Lancaster I (W4860 PM-) on a mission to Munchen on 1943-03-10
D Roper 5 years ago

The residents of the village should be thanked for their respect of those of the RAF that rest in ...

Avro Lancaster III (ME474 QR-V) on a mission to Harburg on 1945-03-08
Joan Lewis 5 years ago

My father was flight engineer on this aircraft, Sgt W McMarth.
He was 36 years old and left a ...

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (T4298 MH-K) on a mission to Kiel on 1941-04-08
Shaun James 5 years ago

Hello, JNA James ( John Nugent Avary James) was my grandfather. He was 18 at the time. Any information ...

Avro Lancaster II (DS778 EQ-U) on a mission to Kassel on 1943-10-23
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

Thanks!

Avro Lancaster II (DS778 EQ-U) on a mission to Kassel on 1943-10-23
John Cranmer 5 years ago

Enhancing the image on this page

Manchester lost at Bakel (farm Roessel) on 28-03-1941 (SGLO ref: T0978)
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

https://www.fredvogels.com/ww2/component/rssearch/view-results/module-1755/searchterm-bakel.html

Flight of Hurricane N2456 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-08-07
Peter Slee 5 years ago

The pilot officer who flew N 2456 was W.H. Britton 19 years old he died on the 6th August 1940 when he ...

Manchester lost at Bakel (farm Roessel) on 28-03-1941 (SGLO ref: T0978)
Jesper van Berlo 5 years ago

Hi All,

We are the owner of the farm @Roessel 6 in Bakel Netherlands.

We know that ...

Avro Lancaster II (LL701 KO-F) on a mission to Schweinfurt on 1944-02-25
Chris Thomson 5 years ago

Hello,

Thank you Fred. We continue the search!

An update for this info.

Spitfire lost at Bergen op Zoom on 28-12-1941 (SGLO ref: T1371)
Guido Almekinders 5 years ago

Charles Piers Egerton Hall (service number 50896) was a Spitfire pilot with 1 Photographic Reconnaissance ...

Avro Lancaster I (NG416 CA-M) on a mission to Harburg on 1945-03-08
R Preece 5 years ago

My Uncle Ted (Edward L Preece) was the rear gunner on this aircraft. The aircraft was hit and went ...

Handley Page Halifax III (LW425 KW-V) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-03-25
Che Lafoy 5 years ago

They took off from RAF Tholthorpe where 425 Alouette Squadron was stationed with 420 Snowy Owl Squadron ...

Flight of Mosquito VI HR237 and Pilot Officer F J Parkinson on 1944-08-16
JOC 5 years ago

Flight of Mosquito VI HR237 and Pilot Officer F J Parkinson on 1944-08-16
Informations for ...

Flight of Mosquito VI HR237 and Pilot Officer F J Parkinson on 1944-08-16
JOC 5 years ago

information available :
http://francecrashes39-45.net/page_fiche_av.php?id=3967

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN257 and Flying Officer R W Doidge on 1944-06-07
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

Wellicht wil je dit hier delen, backtonormandy at gmail dot com

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN257 and Flying Officer R W Doidge on 1944-06-07
Andre 5 years ago

Ik heb uitvoerig onderzoek gedaan naar Ronald W. Doidge. Naast zijn chronologie, familie, opleiding ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN746 and Flight Lieutenant L E Park on 1944-06-27
Geoff Bolland 5 years ago

FL Lewis E Park's Norton motorcycle lives on to this day and is used regularly.

Halifax lost at Ostaaijen (SE Achtmaal and SW Zundert) on 22-10-1943 (SGLO ref: T3023)
John McAllister 5 years ago

My uncle, Pilot Officer Edwin Terrance McDermott, J19392/R158769 was killed in this aircraft. He ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND624 PM-F) crashed at Sistig on 1944-05-25
Stuart Willard 5 years ago

I have updated my illustration of this aicraft if anyone is interested in having a copy

Avro Lancaster III (LM624 DX-A) on a mission to Gravenhorst on 1944-11-07
Stuart Willard 5 years ago

I am glad that Keith clarified that as I have produced an illustration of this aircraft I am about ...

552 Ordnance Heavy Maintenance stayed at Toddington Gloucestershire on 10 august 1944
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

I’ll sent you a mail.

On Tues. 11 may 1943 26 girls were killed in an Auxiliary Territorial S.....
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

I am sorry, I cannot confirm that.

552 Ordnance Heavy Maintenance stayed at Toddington Gloucestershire on 10 august 1944
Thomas F Dole Jr 5 years ago

Hello
I just found your website, I almost think I have shared information with you before. I ...

On Tues. 11 may 1943 26 girls were killed in an Auxiliary Territorial S.....
Linda 5 years ago

Dear Sir

I wonder if you can help. My aunt was one of the girls who manned the anti ...

Flight of Spitfire AD183 and Sergeant R J H Robertson on 1942-03-14
G A Robertson 5 years ago

The pilot baled out and landed safely; he retired at the end of the war as a flt lt DFC with 6 confirmed ...

Flight of Spitfire V BL532 and Flying Officer D F Prentice on 1943-09-04
M Meras 5 years ago

04.09.1943 F/O Prentice (not on your fighter pilot's list of names)
From - Martlesham Heath ...

Flight of Spitfire V AB923 and Flying Officer K Wolinski on 1941-09-16
Loesch 5 years ago

Flying Officer Kazimierz Wolinski survived this event. The Hurricane engine failed, he ditched in the ...

Flight of Hurricane P3936 and Flying Officer K Wolinski on 1941-03-27
A Loesch 5 years ago

The Hurricane mentioned above was lost when the engine failed over the sea during a training exercise ...

Hampden I (AD834 VN-) crashed near Loudeac on 1941-04-29
Stanley R Beranek 5 years ago

This is most confusing. My uncle (Stanley J Beranek) was the pilot of the aircraft. According to ...

Avro Lancaster III (DV221 PM-K) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-09-28
John Morey 5 years ago

Hi Fred,

Thanks for your efforts.

My uncle, Stan Morey died on this flight ...

Flight of Hurricane IIc BP299 and Pilot Officer R L N Van Wymeersch on 1942-08-19
Donna Robson 5 years ago

My grandfather Raymond van Wymeersch wasn't killed in action but captured during the Dieppe raid and ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb unknown and Flying Officer J D McCarthy on 1944-05-21
Joseph Mack 5 years ago

Dear Keiron McCarthy,

I know an Australian pilot who flew with 130 SQN around the same ...

Flight of Hurricane IIc BP299 and Pilot Officer R L N Van Wymeersch on 1942-08-19
Donna Robson 5 years ago

Raymond wasn't killed but captured & sent to Stalag Luft 3. He took part in the great escape and died ...

Flight of Hurricane I N2429 and Flying Officer P F M Davies on 1940-08-13
Roger Sanders 5 years ago

Flying Officer Peter Francis Michael Davies (PFMD) was (I believe) stationed/may have undertook part ...

Flight of Beaufighter I V8265 and Warrant Officer R C Hamer on 1942-09-08
Dan Steele 5 years ago

http://www.hampshireairfields.co.uk/hancrash.html

Avro Lancaster III (ND751 KM-J) on a mission to Pommereval on 1944-06-25
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

Not on this post. But look here: https://www.fredvogels.com/ww2/the-history/support-troops/quartermaster/support12896.html ...

No. 47 Royal Marine Commando landing near Asnells
Gillian Ray 5 years ago

Does anyone know what happened to LCT 580.. my father was a gunner on this craft and i'm wondering ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb P8710 and Sergeant R E Manly on 1942-04-10
Davy Jones 5 years ago

Manly was not killed in the crash. After the war he became an Air Traffic Control Officer at Uxbridge ...

Vickers Wellington X (HZ580 HD-C) on a mission to Essen on 1943-07-26
John Dann 5 years ago

Peter Kuykendall - we have a photo of the aircraft on our website ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND751 KM-J) on a mission to Pommereval on 1944-06-25
Jeff hitchcock 5 years ago

My father. Earl Hitchcock Was in the 3886. Qtr master truck company. Where can I find info ...

Handley Page Halifax III (LK804 AL-Q) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1944-03-01
CHRIS ROBERTS 5 years ago

Incredible! My Uncle was J C Hall to whom you refer in this article. The photograph is the first ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb BL939 and Wing Commander J A G Gordon on 1942-06-01

Malcolm Ramsay 5 years ago

REF: Flight of Spitfire Vb BL939 and wing commander JAG Gordon on June 1, 1942

Information ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB658 PM-) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-12-17
Pip 5 years ago

Hi James Whelan please can you contact me re Shaun, I have been trying to contact him. Many thanks ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB658 PM-) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-12-17
Pip 5 years ago

Hi James Whelan please can you contact me re Shaun, I have been trying to contact him. Many thanks ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB658 PM-) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-12-17
James Whelan 5 years ago

I would love if Shaun could share some of the photos. We have a few of Denis but most of his siblings ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND751 KM-J) on a mission to Pommereval on 1944-06-25
Rosemary Thomas 5 years ago

Johnny Lewis was a Sergeant Air Gunner, 1445360, with the RAF Volunteer Reserve. He was born in 1921 ...

Flight of Spitfire I P9516 and Pilot Officer D T McLaren on 1941-11-29
alistair beaton 5 years ago

I am a retired journalist, and in 1971 I watched the recovery of the remains of this aircraft. Workmen ...

Spitfire lost at Meerlo on 29-05-1944 (SGLO ref: T3739)
Frank Aa 5 years ago

The pilots name was R.A.A.F f.o Neville R.M Clark (21614). He and his wife lived in Sydney Australia.

Vickers Wellington Ic (T2737 OJ-A) on a mission to Bremen on 1941-07-15
David C Adams 5 years ago

Dear Fred, thank you for posting about the Wellington T2737, 149 Squadron. My father, Michael Adams ...

Vickers Wellington Ic (T2737 OJ-A) on a mission to Bremen on 1941-07-15
David C Adams 5 years ago

Dear Fred, thank you for posting about the Wellington T2737, 149 Squadron. My father, Michael Adams ...

Avro Lancaster I (ED533 EM-N) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1943-03-03
Peter John Langman 5 years ago

RAF Records show that this aircraft was part of Operation Deodar to lay seamines in the Gironde ...

878 Airborne Engineer (Aviation) Battalion, Headquarters stayed at Sole Common Berkshire on 29 june 1944
Glenn 5 years ago

Email for the above comment [email protected]

878 Airborne Engineer (Aviation) Battalion, Headquarters stayed at Sole Common Berkshire on 29 june 1944
Glenn 5 years ago

Trying to locate information regarding the 878th Airborne Engineer Battalion (HQ's) during WWII.

Handley Page Halifax II (W7760 TL-B) on a mission to Hamburg on 1942-07-27
Darrell Holland 5 years ago

Flight of Spitfire V R7266 and Pilot Officer D M Waldon on 1941-08-09
JH Gerry 5 years ago

PO Waldon is a cousin (via Barton family, my mother). My wife and I found his grave a few years ago.

967 Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm), Medical Detachment stayed at Dorchester Dorset on 26 april 1944
Leo Beelen 5 years ago

Beste mensen ik heb met mijn metaaldetector de dog tag gevonden van J.Nunzie Gioffre 32036219 t-42 ...

254 Engineer Combat Battalion, Company C stayed at Newquay Cornwall on 04 march 1944
Larry Jensen 5 years ago

My great uncle, John Martis, served with the 254th, Company C, 2nd Platoon. I'm looking for any ...

Flight of Hurricane I V6631 and Flight Lieutenant N W Burnett on 1940-09-08
Paul Lovell 5 years ago

Hello.
Norman Whitmore Burnett's service number was 70101, having been shot down he was taken to ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN178 and Flying Officer J D F Wathieu on 1945-02-25
Robert VERHEGGHEN 5 years ago

Jean Denis Wathiue did not die as stated in the article. he was captured by german paratroopers andd ...

Avro Lancaster I (PD231 PO-T) on a mission to Wurzburg on 1945-03-17
Chris Denny 5 years ago

Sgt B A Davies was a friend and I believed was the only survivor of PD231 which was lost over over ...

28 Infantry Division (USA) at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

And this map: https://www.fredvogels.com/ww2/divisions/679-28-infantry-division-usa.html

28 Infantry Division (USA) at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

Please have a look at the YouTube source at the bottom.

28 Infantry Division (USA) at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
Colin mcgarry 5 years ago

Hello Fred
This page shows the 2 nd division at Bagnoles de l’orne.

H.M.S.Nith hit by a Mistel
Graeme Gurney 5 years ago

My father was on the bridge of HMAS Nith when the Mistel hit. He was just 18 years old. He is now 94 ...

Flight of Mosquito II HJ652 and Flight Lieutenant Whitlock on 1944-02-12
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

I have to researh my own research:-)
Through the years I know that many reports are not (partly) ...

Flight of Mosquito II HJ652 and Flight Lieutenant Whitlock on 1944-02-12
Joseph Whitlock Blundell 5 years ago

I am glad to be able to inform you that Brian Whitlock was not killed in this incident, indeed he ...

Short Stirling III (BK700 HA-L) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-09-23
Steve Hewitson 5 years ago

F/S Ken Hewitson was my grandfathers brother. From Silverdale, Westmorland now Cumbria. Crash site ...

Halifax Mk.II - HR687 - EY-G lost at Staphorst (Leidijk) on 05-03-1943 (SGLO ref: T2095)
Howard Stanley 5 years ago

Flt Sgt Arthur Edward Blackwell managed to escape from the a/c, but his parachute failed him. Can ...

Spitfire IX RK810 lost at Buurse (Porikweg) on 04-01-1945 (SGLO ref: T5077)
Carles Woltrman 5 years ago

Een leren pilotenhelm die afkomstig zou zijn uit een Spitfire die was gecrasht bij Buurse (niet ver van ...

Avro Lancaster I (LL808 PG-D) on a mission to Wesseling on 1944-06-22
Elizabeth Lake nee Tranter 5 years ago

My father was the navigator on this flight. Please note his name was E.H.Tranter(Eric) It would be ...

Vickers Wellington Ic (X9978 DX-) on a mission to Koln on 1941-10-16
Keith Alan Mills 5 years ago

I have found a Dutch website that lists this aircraft as having the call sign DX-O and also states ...

Flight of Spitfire IX MH796 and Flying Officer E H Francis on 1944-01-20
Richard Perkins 5 years ago

Eric Hamilton Francis was my Grandfather on my father's side. My father was a WWII adoption and never ...

Avro Lancaster I (W4936 KM-W) on a mission to Oberhausen on 1943-06-15
Malcolm Boardman 5 years ago

Hi,
My Uncle Ronny was the bombadier on this Lancaster.
The aircraft was hit by flack over ...

Avro Lancaster I (LL953 ZN-O) on a mission to Gravenhorst on 1944-11-07
Glenn Warren 5 years ago

My Uncle flew in LL953 from May 1944 as Flt/Engineer

Flight of Spitfire Vb unknown and Sergeant K B Chisholm on 1941-10-12
Tony Chisholm 5 years ago

Keith Chisholm was my father, after being shot down he was sent to Stalag VIII-B. He made 2 escape ...

Spitfire IX - PT649 lost at Hulshorst (Zilverbeekje) on 06-11-1944 (SGLO ref: T4650)
Catrina Loman 5 years ago

I was 7 years old when this plane crashed near our house in Holland. I remember going to see the ...

Bf 109 lost at Ransdorp (Dorpsstraat) on 01-01-1945 (SGLO ref: T5069A)
Johannes 5 years ago

This plane has been shot down by Alied fighters.
I posses a memoir from a eyewitness who wrote a ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM624 DX-A) on a mission to Gravenhorst on 1944-11-07
Keith 5 years ago

Your photograph above is a Lancaster B11 with Bristol Hercules engines rather than Rolls Royce Merlin ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED989 DX-F) on a mission to Peenemunde on 1943-08-18
Rob Davis 5 years ago

I hope this information is useful in your research. Here is the information from my database:-

Private First Class Hankinson Richard W (Service #: 37574744) died on 1944-07-12
Florent MASSÉ 5 years ago

Hello, sorry but he wasn't dead the 07 july 1944 but the 12 july 1944.

Flight of Tempest V NV728 and Sergeant P C Brown on 1945-04-03
Andy STRANGE 5 years ago

This pilot was my Uncle.

Sgt. Peter Corin BROWN RAF British s/n 1800332 ...

Józefów Massacre
truth 5 years ago

that picture is NOT from the Józefów Massacre...

those are death camp inmates. you can ...

Flight of Blenheim I N3540 and Sergeant S J Hobbs on 1940-08-17
Liz Bell 5 years ago

Pilot Sergeant Sydney John Hobbs joined RAF 235 Squadron, Coastal Command in May 1940 flying Blenheims.

975 Field Artillery Battalion (155 Howitzer), Headquarters stayed at Drybrook Gloucestershire on 23 august 1944
Patricia Kelleher 5 years ago

My father, Thomas M. Sheerin, was in the 975 Field Artillery Battalion, Company B. He attained the ...

Flight of Mosquito VI LR327 and Pilot Officer J S Hill on 1944-11-01
Pierre Lorang 5 years ago

Hello there, that Mossie was shut down by GER. night fighter around the tiny town of Cratzenbach ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED989 DX-F) on a mission to Peenemunde on 1943-08-18
Bev Davies 5 years ago

Late to the posting so not sure if anyone will pick up, my Great Uncle Sergeant John Elwyn JOHN was on ...

90 Infantry Division to Mont Castré, Hill 122
david gregg 5 years ago

My great uncle died in this battle and my wife and i would like to visit the spot as closest to where ...

Flight of Blenheim IF L8842 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-07-06
Dan Notme 5 years ago

Ian is this my grandfather? It’s Dan Myles

2 Ranger Infantry Battalion, Company E in LCA 722
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

Mr Vogels..
Fred..
Thank you very much for taking the time to respond to my email.. The ...

2 Ranger Infantry Battalion, Company E in LCA 722
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

My father William Gordon Ingram was Stoker 1st class that day bringing in E Company on LCA 722 attached ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM456 LS-C) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-02-21
Philip Wharam 5 years ago

My uncle, Flying Officer Dick Wharam, was the navigator of LM456. He survived the night, having been ...

Hampden lost at Schiermonnikoog (beach) on 18-02-1942 (SGLO ref: T1421)
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

Hi Cas, the rear gunner of this aircraft was the uncle of a friend of mine - James Adams. Sadly he ...

4 Disciplinary Training Center stayed at Meesden Manor Hertfordshire on 13 may 1944
Ronald Randazzo 5 years ago

On 25 July 1944, at approximately 0330 a V1 buzz bomb landed fifty feet from the manor house. Thirty ...

B17 F QE*Z 42-30389 Dear Mom crashed at Lummen on 17-8-1943
herman scholiers 5 years ago

Both waist gunners could escape and made it back to England at the end of the year.

RAF crewmember died in the IJsselmeer
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

One of the most impressive photos I know.

Avro Lancaster III (ND628 AS-Y) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-07-25
Tom B 5 years ago

My great uncle was aboard this plane, he was the navigator. This plane was shot down on the day this ...

76 Infantry Division (USA) HQ at Speicher
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

Nice, thanks Mike

Wellington lost at North Sea (W Hoek van Holland) on 30-08-1944 (SGLO ref: T3960)
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

Please write [email protected]

76 Infantry Division (USA) HQ at Speicher
Mike 5 years ago

385th IR (part of the 76th ID rolling through Speicher, found on some dude's Twitter page. Original photo ...

42 Replacement Battalion, Headquarters stayed at Emborough Somerset on 16 april 1944
Dorian Baverstock 5 years ago

We have just purchased some land in Emborough. We are informed that this was a location of a US ...

Wellington lost at North Sea (W Hoek van Holland) on 30-08-1944 (SGLO ref: T3960)
Vern Rogers 5 years ago

My uncle was a crew member on board this aircraft when it went missing on August 30, 1944. His name ...

Spitfire lost at Babberich (Beekseweg) on 25-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4354)
Joop Boxstart 5 years ago

Ik ben op zoek naar de exacte locatie aan de beekseweg in Babberich van de crash van F lt B. Boe army ...

Lancaster lost at Zuidvelde (gem. Norg) (near het Esmeer) on 05-01-1945 (SGLO ref: T5084)
Gerrit Sterken 5 years ago

As a 14-year-old boy my father was an eyewitness to the impact of this Lancaser and a day later went ...

Hampden lost at Schiermonnikoog (beach) on 18-02-1942 (SGLO ref: T1421)
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

Hallo Cas, dit is de enige info die ik heb uit het Verliesregister

Hampden lost at Schiermonnikoog (beach) on 18-02-1942 (SGLO ref: T1421)
Cas Straatman 5 years ago

Dear mr./mrs. ,
On the 18th of Februar 1942 pilot Robert Kee crashed and wrote a famous book ...

Short Stirling III (LJ473 AA-R) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1944-01-05
Terry Bowers 5 years ago

Stirling LJ473 AA-R completed its mission successfully. However, the aircraft captained by W/O Desmond ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB654 LE-C) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-29
morgan dicks 5 years ago

The navigator in JB654 was my lovely Great Aunty Peggy's, brother Frank Peacock. His photograph ...

Avro Lancaster I (R5512 OF-C) on a mission to Duisburg on 1942-12-21
Fred Vogels 5 years ago

Thanks for the photos!

Avro Lancaster I (R5512 OF-C) on a mission to Duisburg on 1942-12-21
Ian Hulley 5 years ago

My Uncle William Norman Eales

Mustang lost at Groote Keeten (Abbestede) on 07-07-1943 (SGLO ref: T2645)
Alex Macmillan 5 years ago

The Pilot in this incident was my father - F/O Alexander Charles Macmillan. He was flying an Allison ...

The 76 Sqdn left from an unknown RAF station at 1942-06-16 at an unknown time. Loc or duty Air Test
Lorraine Lowe 5 years ago

Hi has anyone any info on the mission that Halifax BB199 was involved in on 16 June 1942? Or indeed any ...

Handley Page Halifax II (HE747 MH-) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1943-05-26
David Williams 5 years ago

Serial of this a/c should read HR747

Flight of Typhoon Ib MM953 and Flight Sergeant A E Holland on 1944-05-19
Julian 5 years ago

Hi I believe I have found this aircraft, according to the Typhoon file, its listed as 'ditched in Sea ...

Private Montgomery Billie J (Service #: 06952852) died on 1944-07-31
carbonnet 5 years ago

Bonsoir,quelques photos.

The 90 Sqdn left from Wrattling Common at 1943-09-23 at 18:45. Loc or duty Hannover
James Denton 5 years ago

This was the flight my grandfather piloted and subsequently awarded a DFC

Avro Lancaster III (ND876 UN-Z) on a mission to Munchen on 1944-04-25

Alan Durham 5 years ago

This aircraft's call-sign was actually VN-Z, not UN-Z. The pilot was my father's cousin, Fg Off Lennox ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (L9214 VE-) on a mission to Sedan on 1940-05-13
Kieron Smith 5 years ago

My grandfather, John Fancy was the navigator on this aircraft. He returned to the crash site with ...

Looking for info about 106 Bridging Company RASC
Temujin 5 years ago

MIKE BEACH
H + 135 Minutes

MIKE GREEN

Three LCT4 landing craft with bridging ...

Flight of Mosquito NFXVII HK357 and Ensign W G Madden on 1944-11-07
PAUL ALLONBY 5 years ago

CORRECTION: (My mistake) Madden was from Rhode Island.

Flight of Mosquito NFXVII HK357 and Ensign W G Madden on 1944-11-07
PAUL ALLONBY 5 years ago

The crew of this aircraft were Lt Everett Morton WOODWARD US Navy Reserve (12th Fleet) (pilot) ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MP154 and Flight Sergeant J A H G Pennant on 1945-04-14
Peter Fuller 5 years ago

This incident almost certainly happened at Verden-am-der-Aller, Germany which is near Hanover where Flt ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MP154 and Flight Sergeant J A H G Pennant on 1945-04-14
Peter Fuller 5 years ago

This incident almost certainly happened at Verden-am-der-Aller, near Hanover (where Pennant is buried) ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb W3316 and Sergeant G F Breckon on 1941-07-24
Peter William Davies 6 years ago

What were his two Forenames? (G F)

Lancaster lost at Alkmaar (polder Overdie) on 19-08-1944 (SGLO ref: T3941)
Ian Layton-Smith 6 years ago

Hi, my grandfather was One of the crew on this aircraft and I would be very grateful of any information ...

Wellington lost at Kerkdriel (Kleine Ipperakker) on 25-06-1943 (SGLO ref: T2577)
Henk Hooijmans 6 years ago

The remains of one engine of this bomber is displayed in the local 'Driels Museum'. The remains were ...

Killings in Beurey-sur-Saulx, Robert-Espagne, Mogeville, Couvonges
jochem 6 years ago

I just past Robert-Espagne, visiting the sites. You mention the SS, but this is a special case where ...

Avro Lancaster II (LL729 A4-B) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-02-21
Jeremy Vaughan Lodge 6 years ago

Ron or anyone else. We are cataloguing our local graveyard and have the Grave of 1577288 Sergeant (W.Op.

Handley Page Halifax II (JN883 ZA-S) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-02-16
Deborah Morris 6 years ago

This was my great uncles craft (Sydney Jenkins). It was a proud moment to visit his grave in Berlin.....

Bernard Cramer 1944-11-06
Douglas Cramer 6 years ago

Good Afternoon,
We’ve been looking for information on my grandad for many years. My dad ...

Handley Page Halifax II (DT679 EQ-Q) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-03-30
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

If you want, you can put your info in another comment. Looking forward!

Handley Page Halifax II (DT679 EQ-Q) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-03-30
Jinny Yardley 6 years ago

My great uncle was on this mission. Sgt Edwin Arthur Biggs. Wireless operator and air gunner. I ...

270 Field Artillery Battalion (240 Howitzer), Advance Detachment stayed at Bewdley Worcestershire on 09 april 1944
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

Please contact me at https://www.fredvogels.com/ww2/support.html Thanks in advance..

The 100 Sqdn left from Grimsby at 1943-10-19 at 17:49. Loc or duty Hannover
Neale Bussey 6 years ago

DV159 Piloted by Pilot Officer C.C.Goff shot down at 20.43 on 18/10/1943 by Gunther Bahr in a ME110 of ...

270 Field Artillery Battalion (240 Howitzer), Advance Detachment stayed at Bewdley Worcestershire on 09 april 1944
Brian Nicely 6 years ago

I have been researching the 270th for a little while now and have amassed some interesting info along ...

270 Field Artillery Battalion (240 Howitzer), Advance Detachment stayed at Bewdley Worcestershire on 09 april 1944
Brian Nicely 6 years ago

I have been researching the 270th for a little while now and have amassed some interesting info along ...

Vickers Wellington Ic (Z8788 KO-H) on a mission to Mannheim on 1940-07-22
Vicky Margory 6 years ago

Me and my husband bought the house where the bomber flew in and are totally renovating it with respect ...

449 Quartermaster Gasoline Supply Company stayed at Maghull, Lancashire on 09 march 1945
Michelle Jefferson 6 years ago

Hello!

I am looking for any further information on the 449th QM Gas Supply Company. Thank ...

Private Berge Eivind R (Service #: 17143482) died on 1944-07-13
Hauret 6 years ago

Bonjour je suis le Parrain de cette tombe si quelqu’un a une photo ou dés info sa me ferait plaisir

Private Berge Eivind R (Service #: 17143482) died on 1944-07-13
Hauret 6 years ago

Bonjour je suis le Parrain de cette tombe si quelqu’un a une photo ou dés info sa me ferait plaisir

Avro Lancaster I (RA560 DX-K) on a mission to Bohlen on 1945-03-21
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

And I am the only person creating this website, films and music of WW2 History Europe. Since 2002 ...

Avro Lancaster I (RA560 DX-K) on a mission to Bohlen on 1945-03-21
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

The photo is an example of this plane.

Avro Lancaster I (RA560 DX-K) on a mission to Bohlen on 1945-03-21

Pies Colley 6 years ago

Hello, thanks to the people who have created this site. I have a question about this page, does ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB141 UM-N2) on a mission to Braunschweig on 1944-01-15
Reg Gibson 6 years ago

During the war my mum, Jean Gibson was a teenager in Birmingham.
A work colleague was having her ...

12th Manitoba Dragoons landing at Juno Beach 9th July

O Nowosad 6 years ago

For Mr. Ball refer to the attached link:

Avro Lancaster II (LL729 A4-B) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-02-21
Greg Brown Mri 6 years ago

The crash of this flight is described in a brief Wikipedia note ...

Flight of Spitfire II P7852 and Pilot Officer J G Pippet on 1941-02-23
Andy Maslin 6 years ago

J G Pippet was my great uncle.

Flight of Hurricane I L1901 and Flying Officer A R Ball on 1940-05-13
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

All I know is here online

Flight of Hurricane I L1901 and Flying Officer A R Ball on 1940-05-13
John Ball 6 years ago

Would like to receive any information you have on my Uncle F/O Albert Ransome (Dickie) Ball.

Flight of Spitfire IX BR634 and Flight Lieutenant N H Trask on 1942-08-17
HERVE SAVARY 6 years ago

Hello,

Excuse me for my english. I'm living in Normandy not far from DIEPPE and ST VALERY ...

Flight of Spitfire XII EN615 and Flight Lieutenant D E Proudlove on 1944-01-20
Frederick Chaplin 6 years ago

my grandfather is David Eric Proudlove and i can tell you that he was not flying that aircraft at the ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED881 PM-S) on a mission to Leipzig on 1943-10-21
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

Please contact me do more publication. https://www.fredvogels.com/ww2/support.html

Avro Lancaster III (ED881 PM-S) on a mission to Leipzig on 1943-10-21
Michael John Neville 6 years ago

I have details of the incident James's plane was shot down.It was shot down over the North Sea or ...

Flight of Mustang III FB173 and Flight Sergeant P C Boon on 1944-06-27
Andrew Clark 6 years ago

Hi All. I can now confirm that F/Sgt P.C. Boon (service number 1311816) did indeed survive the crash ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb AA719 and Pilot Officer B W M Sheildhauer on 1942-11-11
Peter Fuller 6 years ago

P/O B.W.M. Sheildhauer survived this mid-air collision - see your own report of 18-11-1942 reporting ...

Sergeant Neill Clarence V (Service #: 39175033) died on 1944-07-15
Jason Grabill 6 years ago

I believe my Great Uncle was in this company. Luther R Grabill.

Vickers Wellington X (HZ273 QB-G) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1943-04-15
Christian 6 years ago

My grandfather was the rear gunner on this plane. AJ Cockaday.

Kuhlmann and slave labor in Hameln
Lee Howell 6 years ago

Albert and Luise Blank and their daughters Eva, Hilde and Ursula – Kaiserstraße 21

Albert ...

Vickers Wellington X (HE348 QO-P) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1943-08-13
Jeff Eichhorst 6 years ago

Hi Tony
I am also searching for info on this crew for a friend of mine. His uncle was K R Bourne ...

Sergeant Neill Clarence V (Service #: 39175033) died on 1944-07-15
Eileen Whitman 6 years ago

Thank you for this information. Harold was my uncle. Which is the correct date, July 15 as in the ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN522 and Flight Sergeant G A Gough on 1944-06-10
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

Great story! Thanks!!

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN522 and Flight Sergeant G A Gough on 1944-06-10
Patrick Gough 6 years ago

16/6/2020 - Gordon “Gus” Gough alive and well!

On Saturday 10th June 1944, 193 Sqn were ...

Massacre at Distomo
jerry 6 years ago

Very few armies tolerate guerrilla warfare by civilians. Wanna play solder, pay the consequences of ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib EK395 and Squadron Leader T P Pugh on 1943-08-02
Anthony Pugh 6 years ago

Squadron Leader Tom Pugh was my late uncle. He lost his life on this mission, aged 26. He had been ...

Flight of Mosquito II DD636 and Lieutenant McDonald on 1943-11-19
matt sanders 6 years ago

The Mosquito was flown by Flight Officer John E McDonald T190840 of the 8th AF, with a Lt Barron USAAF ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb W3215 and Pilot Officer J W Sills on 1942-03-24
Philip Sills 6 years ago

John William "Billy" Sills, Born 26 January 1921, Toronto, Canada. Pilot Officer Royal Canadian Air ...

Flight of Spitfire V W3128 and Squadron Leader W H Ireson on 1944-06-17
David Wicks 6 years ago

William (or Bill) Ireson was not killed when his Spitfire was shot down near the Isle of Wight in ...

Flight of Mustang III FZ140 and Flight Sergeant A J Fellows on 1944-08-01
a j fellows 6 years ago

Flt/sgt A J Fellows was my late father on this mission he was returning from he spotted a german ...

Avro Lancaster I (LL754 LS-P) on a mission to Koln on 1944-04-21
K J Fraser 6 years ago

Fit Lt Funnell was RNZAF but he was a member of 15 sqdn RAF. Navigator P/O Heathcote also RNZAF, the ...

3267 Ordnance Base Depot Company stayed at Tidworth Wiltshire on 10 may 1944
patrick kelly 6 years ago

My Grandfather, PFC Emil H Ruppel Jr. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was in the 7th Army from 1943 to ...

Flight of Spitfire XVI TB836 and Flight Lieutenant F Lewis on 1945-04-20
David Lewis 6 years ago

Hi Peter den Tek,

I've just read your comment, thanks. I'm afraid I don't know any ...

Avro Lancaster III (DV267 SR-K) lost at Tolbert on 20-02-1944 (SGLO ref: T3428)
Tim Willis 6 years ago

Hello. My grandfather Robert Christie is on the far right of the photo. I have other similar photos ...

Flight of Spitfire IX MJ351 and Flying Officer W A Glaister on 1945-03-19
Linda Owens 6 years ago

Dear Sir,
I am the daughter of FO William A Glaister. My father was shot down over Germany, was ...

RAF Bomber Command 2 Halifax and last aircrafts to be lost 3 May 1945
JENNY BRUNSDON 6 years ago

I too have someone on that terrible accidentm Alfred Samuel John Holder DFC was my Aunts brother ...

Avro Lancaster II (LL701 KO-F) on a mission to Schweinfurt on 1944-02-25
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

Great post!! Thank you!

Avro Lancaster II (LL701 KO-F) on a mission to Schweinfurt on 1944-02-25
Chris Thomson 6 years ago

Hello,

During recent family research, we found information for your site that you might ...

Flight of Mustang III FB173 and Flight Sergeant P C Boon on 1944-06-27
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

A mail and looking forward to replies: I came across your website while looking for information about ...

Avro Lancaster III (DV236 SR-G) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-02-16
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

Re 101 Sqn op to Vierzon on 30th June 1944 another a/c from 101 sqn , DV236, took of at 2220 Pilot was ...

Bf 109 lost at Stokkum (1 km north of) on 19-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4184A)
Hennie Freriks 6 years ago

In the book Jagdgeschwader 27 I read that on 19 september 1944 a BF 109 G14 is lost from III Staffel.

Avro Lancaster III (ED526 PO-J) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1943-02-26
Clayton Stewart 6 years ago

Thank you very much for your info, Frank. I suspected as much.

Fred, although I appreciate ...

Avro Lancaster I (LL953 ZN-O) on a mission to Gravenhorst on 1944-11-07
Michael Johnson 6 years ago

My wife's cousin W.J. Markey flew with 106 Sqn. as an Air Bomber. This was one of the aircraft ...

Flight of Blenheim IF L8842 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-07-06

Ian 6 years ago

To clarify the above statement: Kenneth G. Taylor ( 41331 ) R.A.F. was flying Blenheim K 8842 not L ...

Handley Page Halifax III (LW713 WL-P) on a mission to Arras on 1944-06-13
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

Thank you for this story. I hope many people will read this and help you with your questionnaires.

Handley Page Halifax III (LW713 WL-P) on a mission to Arras on 1944-06-13
Robin Bird 6 years ago

Hi Fred,

I've just come across your website. My name is Mrs. Robin Bird, and my maiden ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED478 VN-G) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1943-04-11
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

Looking forward: Please reply to info -at- fredvogels.com/ww2

Lancaster lost at Sas van Gent on 05-12-1944 (SGLO ref: T4772)
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

Please repley to info -at- fredvogels.com/ww2

Hockley Heath X3HC (A)
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

Please repley to info -at- fredvogels.com/ww2

Hockley Heath X3HC (A)
Tess Walker 6 years ago

I have two photos showing eight pilots at Hockley Heath airfield in 1944, including Edgar Thomas ...

Flight of Mustang III FX984 and Flight Lieutenant D P Will on 1944-08-06
Fred 6 years ago

The plane was based at B12 Ellon temporary airfield just south of Bayaeux, Normandy. The mission was ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN542 and Wing Commander E Haabjoern on 1944-05-22
Michael Meras 6 years ago

22 May 1944 Walrus pilot F/Lt MacKertich, Sgt Humphreys, Sgt Smith
Position - 1m N of Dieppe

Flight of Mosquito NFXIII HK516 and Flight Lieutenant M M Davison on 1944-08-11
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

Thanks for the update Sarah!

Flight of Mosquito NFXIII HK516 and Flight Lieutenant M M Davison on 1944-08-11
Sarah M Davison 6 years ago

I'm afraid your information about this incident is inaccurate. Flt. Lt. MM Davison was my father. He ...

Handley Page Halifax II (HX186 ZA-E) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1943-12-21
Peter Clermonts 6 years ago

Hey Herve Rochecouste, my name is Peter Clermonts from the Netherlands. I have made a Facebook group ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED526 PO-J) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1943-02-26
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

I am looking forward to your information, Frank. I made this website interactive so people like you who ...

Handley Page Halifax V (EB253 MP-C) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-09-23
wendy cregan 6 years ago

Hello my name is wendy cregan and my great uncle Frederick Stothard was also on this plane, we have been ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED526 PO-J) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1943-02-26

Frank 6 years ago

Hi Clayton,
Your suspicions are correct for a start this aircraft is not a Lancaster 111, as it ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED526 PO-J) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1943-02-26
Clayton Stewart 6 years ago

Hi,

I wonder if you could please tell me how sure you are that this is indeed ED526 PO-J ...

B-17G-15-BO - #42-31373 "7D-V" - "Flakstop" lost at De Leijen (O Staphorst) on 06-03-1944

Dutchmen 6 years ago

Here's a picture of a small monument on the crash site near my hometown.

Flight of Whirlwind I P7058 and Flying Officer J R Rebbetoy on 1943-04-25

commonwealth-adegem 6 years ago

Report 137 R.A.F. Squadron leader: Loss of Whirlwind aircraft P7058.
Flying Officer Rebbetoy ...

Avro Lancaster III (JA899 VN-D) on a mission to Prouville on 1944-06-25

Rob 6 years ago

I believe my great uncle, Sergeant Reginald WOODROW 649638, was the wireless operator on this flight.

Flight of Spitfire I X4170 and Flying Officer R W Oxspring on 1940-10-25
Melanie Denning 6 years ago

We have found a copy of the flying log for the pilot flying x4170 as well as other spitfires ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP961 and Warrant Officer F J Wyatt on 1943-12-22
Ron Stover 6 years ago

https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/attachments/typhoon-jx-u-on-french-flat-car-jpg.49234/

Found ...

Flight of Mosquito II DD727 and Flying Officer A L Barge on 1943-04-12

Nathan James 6 years ago

Engine failed 2 statute miles north of Shepton Mallet after taking off at 08.20 for a Ranger patrol ...

Lancaster lost at Sas van Gent on 05-12-1944 (SGLO ref: T4772)
Bob jordan 6 years ago

Hello ..
My dad was the wireless operator on this aircraft ..I have all the details in his ...

Stirling Mk.III - BK768 - AA-L lost at IJsselmeer (W Urk) on 26-06-1943 (SGLO ref: T2603)

Tony 6 years ago

Thanks for recording the history of one of my family members that we lost in WW2, C. Whitelaw. He was ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN863 and Flying Officer J R Nixon on 1945-04-04
Craig Nixon. 6 years ago

F/O John R. Nixon 137 Squadron, RAF, flying MN 863 was on an Armed Recce that day and did crash as ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED478 VN-G) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1943-04-11
Frank G. McGrath 6 years ago

I, Frank G. McGrath, am the nephew of my namesake of Francis Gerard McGrath, WO 2. R-108260.

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP491 and Flight Lieutenant P G Scotchmer on 1944-01-29
Nigel Scotchmer 6 years ago

Peter Guy Scotchmer was my Dad, and he was helped by the French resistance, making it as far as ...

Flight of Spitfire IX PV311 and Warrant Officer 1st Class I W Butler on 1945-02-25
Toni Janssen 6 years ago

Recently, I have adopted Ivan William Butler's grave, located at Nederweert War Cemetary.

2249 Quartermaster Truck Company (Aviation) (-) stayed at Aldermaston Berkshire on 11 june 1944
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

Thanks!

2249 Quartermaster Truck Company (Aviation) (-) stayed at Aldermaston Berkshire on 11 june 1944
K. Moore 6 years ago

From the 31 May 1944 Unit History:
The 2249th arrived at its new station in the ETO, Aldermaston ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP918 and Warrant Officer H E R Merlin on 1944-12-25

Jimmymac 6 years ago

I believe the information of this pilots fate is incorrect. Several sources I've found state that he ...

Flight of Spitfire P9502 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-07-12
Mike Jackson 6 years ago

The records for the above plane have now being released by the Ministry of Defence (UK) and are ...

Flight of Hurricane I P3053 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-09-08

Dawn 6 years ago

Hope this helps: http://www.bbm.org.uk/airmen/McGregorPR.htm

"The squadron went south to ...

Handley Page Halifax II (W1110 LQ-C) on a mission to Bremen on 1942-06-28
Ron Stover 6 years ago

Norah, thisll give you some more details about W/O Philips

...

Avro Lancaster III (ND565 KM-C) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-03-25
Sheila Sault 6 years ago

With reference to the Lancaster serial number ND656, the P/O on it's last mission was my uncle Albert ...

Handley Page Halifax II (W1110 LQ-C) on a mission to Bremen on 1942-06-28
Ronald Stover 6 years ago

Nora, He was in RCAF Squadron 405. This link will lead you to some answers.

Flight of Mustang Ia AG601 and Pilot Officer C H Stover on 1942-08-19
Ronald Stover 6 years ago

The information regarding this aircraft and pilot is incorrect. The aircraft AG601 was attached to ...

Handley Page Halifax II (W1110 LQ-C) on a mission to Bremen on 1942-06-28
Dave Waite 6 years ago

Hi Norah
Have you looked on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site https://www.cwgc.org/

Handley Page Halifax II (W1110 LQ-C) on a mission to Bremen on 1942-06-28
Norah 6 years ago

Hello,
I'm working on a school project for my history class and for the project I have to find a ...

Looking for info about 756 Field Company RE
Steve Smith 6 years ago

Good Afternoon,

I am looking for any information I can gather about a particular book for ...

Flight of Beaufort L9946 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-11-23
Peter Moore 6 years ago

My father Pilot officer James Victor Moore was the pilot of Beaufort L9946 on 23/11/1940. He, and his ...

Catharinus Kort 1942-12-18
Annabel 6 years ago

Catharinus Kort was my grandfather. He died in Neuengamme when my mother was 4 years old.
I ...

Short Stirling I (N6046 MG-Y) on a mission to Berlin on 1941-09-08
Rene Karassek 6 years ago

crashsite of N 6046 is located at Recklinghausen-Suderwich, near the highway BAB 2. ( attacked by ...

Flight of Mustang I AM201 and Flight Lieutenant J W Cowling on 1944-09-20
Ian Foster 6 years ago

Sadly (and stupidly) I never kept a copy of my booklet/information sheets... I instead just handed them ...

Flight of Spitfire IX ML245 and Warrant Officer V Ruprecht on 1944-08-25
Victoria Brennan 6 years ago

This is my grandfather. ?

Handley Page Halifax III (LV819 C6-F) on a mission to Bochum on 1944-11-05

Andrew 6 years ago

Thank you Fred, great photo choice!
I have read that the plane was damaged in an engagement with ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB664 ZN-N) on a mission to Vitry-sur-Seine on 1944-06-28
John Easby 6 years ago

My uncle, Pilot Officer Norman Easby was the pilot and is buried with the crew in the town of Bransles ...

Handley Page Halifax III (LV819 C6-F) on a mission to Bochum on 1944-11-05
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

It is a stockphoto Andrew!

Handley Page Halifax III (LV819 C6-F) on a mission to Bochum on 1944-11-05

Andrew 6 years ago

Does anyone know if this actually is a photo of LV819 C6-F setting off to Bochum or is it just a stock ...

Avro Lancaster I (L7537 KM-L) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1942-08-01
Leonard Bridge 6 years ago

Aircraft Type: Lancaster Mk I
Serial Number: L7537
Radio call sign: KM-L
Unit: 44 ...

Flight of Tempest V NV644 and Squadron Leader K F Thiele on 1945-02-10
Ian 6 years ago

This Is My step father KF Thiele DFC and 2 Bar DSO passed 2016 He bailed out and was injured. He was ...

Flight of Spitfire IX PV307 and Flying Officer W Warhurst on 1944-12-18
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

Looking forward to your photos. info at backtonormandy dot org

Flight of Spitfire IX PV307 and Flying Officer W Warhurst on 1944-12-18
Jane Parkin 6 years ago

F/O W Warhurst was my uncle. He lived in Glossop Derbyshire. his brother,my father is still alive.

Flight of Hurricane I L1614 and Sergeant G L Nowell on 1940-05-16
Harper 6 years ago

I own the wing roundel of this Hurricane, quite something special! Message @harper.jackson on instagram ...

Flight of Mustang I AP205 and Flying Officer R C Brown on 1944-06-14
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

We can contact at info at backtonormandy dot org. I have to adjust your material to the format of the ...

Flight of Mustang I AP205 and Flying Officer R C Brown on 1944-06-14
Anne Brown 6 years ago

Hello, Fred.
F/O R.C.J. Brown, 414 Squadron (RCAF), was my father-in-law. I would be happy to ...

Flight of Defiant I L7021 and Squadron Leader G D Garvin on 1940-08-28
Mitchell Pratte 6 years ago

I am searching for a photo of GD Garvin! Can you provide any information on where I might locate ...

Vickers Wellington X (HE348 QO-P) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1943-08-13
Tony Bielby 6 years ago

Hi there, I'm looking for any information on events and crew of Vickers Wellington X (HE348 QO-P) ...

Typhoon Ib R8923 lost at Nieuwe Strumpt (gem. Baarle - Nassau) on 14-10-1944 (SGLO ref: T4542)
Koen 6 years ago

Hi there I'm looking for a photo of David Frederick Evans,he is burried in Baarle-Nassau and I'm try ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib EJ966 and Pilot Officer W J Mouat on 1943-07-11
Michael W Mouat 6 years ago

Reference your post of Flight of Typhoon Ib EJ966 and Pilot Officer W J Mouat on 1943-07-11. It ...

Avro Lancaster I (LM183 WP-L) on a mission to Homberg on 1944-07-21
Richard Rossington 6 years ago

I am a distant relative but have spoken with Philip's elderly son, who was a very small child when ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ576 ZA-T) on a mission to Koln on 1944-10-27
Roger Blinko 6 years ago

I think one of my distant relatives flew on this flight that was abandoned but only have one record ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ447 Z5-A) on a mission to Germany on 1945-02-25
Oliver Bradley 6 years ago

My great grandad was captured on this aircraft and was shot down around midnight on the 24/02/1945 ...

Flight of Spitfire IX BR634 and Flight Lieutenant N H Trask on 1942-08-17
Peter Trask 6 years ago

Hello Fred,

First, the pilot’s initials were N B, not N H. He was a native of Yarmouth ...

Flight of Spitfire P9561 and unknown rank unknown name on 1941-02-16
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

Most probably not. This is an example of this plane.

Flight of Spitfire P9561 and unknown rank unknown name on 1941-02-16
Hugo Chandler 6 years ago

Dear Mr Vogels,
Is the photo shown taken on Feb 16th 1941?
If so, I believe it may be John ...

Avro Lancaster X (KB768 NA-E) on a mission to Soest on 1944-12-06
Mary-Anne Pechet 6 years ago

The desription of this photo is inaccurate. During service with Bomber Command the aircraft were ...

Flight of Spitfire XVI TB836 and Flight Lieutenant F Lewis on 1945-04-20
Peter den Tek 6 years ago

Hello, can you contact me. I am leading a project for Culemborg municipality which includes your ...

Flight of Hurricane I P3304 and Pilot Officer R W G Beley on 1940-08-12
Paullette Francoeur 6 years ago

This is my Great Uncle. I have found his name on three war memorials. First, in London for the Battle ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb W3770 and Wing Commander M L Robinson on 1942-04-10
Andrew Hall 6 years ago

Dear Amanda,

I recently found your post about your great Uncle. I live in Churt and am ...

3103 Signal Service Battalion, Company C stayed at Dudley Worcestershire on 09 may 1944
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

Please info at backtonormandy dot org

Lancaster lost at Elst (Utr.) (near De Eikelkamp) on 21-12-1942 (SGLO ref: T1964)
G.J. van Lienden 6 years ago

Lancaster W4191 EM-Q 207 squadron. Took off from RAF Langar, raid on Munich. On the way back shot ...

Flight of Spitfire IX PL287 and Lieutenant M Sanlys on 1944-10-22
G.J. van Lienden 6 years ago

According to the ORB Lt Sanlys was "uninjured" !!!!!

3103 Signal Service Battalion, Company C stayed at Dudley Worcestershire on 09 may 1944
Mark Stenson 6 years ago

I have some war related material and photos of my father’s (Marvin L. Stenson) who served with the ...

Flight of Mustang I AP172 and Flying Officer L A Doherty on 1943-06-06
Frank Doherty 6 years ago

RCAF F/O Lawrence A Doherty j/7468 was with the Black Knight Squadron 414

Stirling lost at Sevenum (Bedelaarspad) on 02-10-1942 (SGLO ref: T1861)
Rob MOFFITT 6 years ago

Benjamin Frederick Goldsmith, the rear gunner, had been shot down in a Stirling once before on 1/2 ...

Avro Lancaster I (NG219 JE-T) on a mission to Solingen on 1944-04-10
Vic Jay 6 years ago

The date for this loss is wrong, as is the name of the RAAF airman. The date should be the 4th November ...

Mosquito IX (ML915 HS-) on a mission to Duisburg on 1941-02-01
Peter Fuller 6 years ago

The date on this report is not correct. 109 Sqd got its first Mosquito (DK300) from 105 Sqd. on ...

Avro Lancaster I (W4895 GT-) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-03-28
paul Hughes 6 years ago

Looking for crash site information at Doberitz 27 March 1943 Lancaster W4895.

Short Stirling III (EH990 LS-K) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1943-10-08
Dilys Guthrie 6 years ago

Flight Sergeant Thomas Robertson Ewen, pilot of Stirling EH990, which took off from Mildenhall on ...

Short Stirling III (EH990 LS-K) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1943-10-08
Dilys Guthrie 6 years ago

Flight Sergeant Thomas Robertson Ewen, pilot of Stirling EH990, which took off from Mildenhall on ...

511 Engineer Company (Light Ponton) stayed at Delamere Cheshire on 18 march 1944
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

You can sent the photos to info at backtonotmandy.org and I will post them for you. Tnx in advance ...

511 Engineer Company (Light Ponton) stayed at Delamere Cheshire on 18 march 1944
Claire Kwiatkowski 6 years ago

Captain Guenter commanded the 511th Light Ponton Company. Claire is his daughter. How do we share ...

RAF Bomber Command 2 Halifax and last aircrafts to be lost 3 May 1945
Mark Hatton 6 years ago

My mothers cousin, Bill Brooks was a pilot of one of the Halifaxs. He was indeed a second tour ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB151 AS-O) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1944-03-23
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

I published your photo: thanks!

Avro Lancaster III (JB151 AS-O) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1944-03-23
Andrew Ricketts 6 years ago

Please can you let me know where I can get a copy of this photograph - my father was the navigator ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ910 PT-Q) on a mission to Witten on 1945-03-19
Fred Vogels 6 years ago

LOve to post it for you: info at fredvogels.com/ww2

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ910 PT-Q) on a mission to Witten on 1945-03-19
John Grimm 6 years ago

My grandfather, John E. Hamilton-Jones, was the navigator for the D Trickett crew, and I have a picture ...

Flight of Spitfire V R7221 and Sergeant W J Allard on 1941-09-25
Chris Thompson 6 years ago

The plane he was flying in was The Spirit of Leek. Money raised for its purchase was raised in the ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ901 QB-N) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1944-10-16
Peter Richter 6 years ago

The information about Halifax MZ901 QB-N from 424. Tiger Squadron, Skipton on swale, is wrong. MZ901 ...

Flight of Spitfire V W3128 and Squadron Leader W H Ireson on 1944-06-17
Tim Light 6 years ago

Sqdn Leader Ireson was not killed. I met him some years back at a squadron reunion at Horne (my ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ651 DY-Z) on a mission to Massy on 1944-06-12

Adam 6 years ago

102 Sqn was actually an RAF squadron crewed by RAAF and RAF, my great uncle was Flt Sgt Phillip Alan ...

Flight of Hurricane I P2831 and Sergeant R V H Lonsdale on 1940-09-09
David Torreggiani 6 years ago

I have Sergt. RVH Lonsdale's combat report for this mission.
He reported on probable enemy ...

106 Bridging Company RASC landed on D-day in Normandy France
Cliff 6 years ago

Please see the photo of my father posted under the 106 Company heading. Unfortunately dad passed away ...

Avro Lancaster III (DV219 AR-) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-09-23
Ian Miles 6 years ago

The plane crashed the day before!!

460 SQUADRON RAAF, WORLD WAR 2 FATALITIES

Short Stirling III (EF307 OJ-E) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1944-02-25
Roger Blinko 6 years ago

I am Researching Navigator John Dawson Blencowe 1914-1944 and came across a letter from his wife ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND631 KM-B) on a mission to Leipzig on 1945-04-11
Nel Akroyd 6 years ago

I am related to one of the crew members who died on this flight, Colin McBurney. I would be glad ...

Executions carried out by the Einsatzkommando 3 on Friday 22 August 1941
Lokio Brolis 7 years ago

People in this image - no doubts the Lithuanians of Kaunas (from the mystical "revolt of June 23'th day).

924 Engineer (Aviation) Regiment (-), Headquarters stayed at Glatton Huntingdonshire on 26 april 1944
Douglas 7 years ago

Is there any additional information and records on the 1929th in Grovely Woods. My father was stationed ...

Flight of Boston III W8262 and Sergeant R J Blenkarn on 1942-08-27
Shelley Colter 7 years ago

Sgt Blenkarm was the navigator. Flight Sgt James Colter (my great uncle) was the pilot.

Juliana Wilhelmina Dessauvagie-van Der Noordaa 1945-06-01
Dutchess6 7 years ago

She died on 9 February 1945 ...

506 Parachute Infantry Regiment Easy Company Littlecote, Aldbourne
Lisa stebbins 7 years ago

Do we have names on this photo ? Who has this photo I believe I recongize someone . Is there any other ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND388 HW-G) on a mission to Koln on 1944-12-25
Hilary Mackay 7 years ago

I am an auctioneer, I have from an estate, the medal group, 1944 flying log book, 1944 personal diary ...

924 Engineer (Aviation) Regiment (-), Headquarters stayed at Glatton Huntingdonshire on 26 april 1944
Ken Crepeau 7 years ago

Looking for information on 862 Engineering Battalion (AVN) in late 1944

Flight of Hudson T9289 and unknown rank unknown name on 1941-02-11
Steve Alpe 7 years ago

I have established that my dad's step-brother Sgt Bertram Lawrence Alpe Service No. 621140 was on ...

Flight of Spitfire IX MH978 and Sub-Lieutenant F F Colloredo-Mansfeld on 1944-01-14
Fred Vogels 7 years ago

Thanks!

Flight of Spitfire IX MH978 and Sub-Lieutenant F F Colloredo-Mansfeld on 1944-01-14
Mary Mills-Brown 7 years ago

Thought you might like to know the correct spelling is COLLOREDO-MANSFELD Count FRANZ FERDINAND, D F ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND767 GI-D) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1944-03-01
Richard John Asplen 7 years ago

I am searching for any photo's of Sgt Raymond J Asplen, wireless / gunner. eg. Flight Crew photographed ...

B-24H-1-DT - #41-28593 The Prodigal Son lost at Lheebroek (gem. Dwingelo) on 11-01-1944 (SGLO ref: T3308)
Rev John A Siedschlag Sr. CWO3/USN RETIRED 7 years ago

Our uncle is James V Newton who is still alive and recently celebrated his 100th birthday. We are ...

Halifax lost at Horst - Venray (cafe De Oude Lind) on 12-03-1943 (SGLO ref: T2110)
Ed Hooper 7 years ago

Thank you, , after years of investigation and going off on a few tangents I now know what happened ...

Flight of Hurricane II Z3339 and Pilot Officer Norman Maxwell \"Max\" Dunn on 1941-06-16
Tammy Dunn 7 years ago

Hi Gerard,

Thank you so much for your post.

Norman Maxwell Dunn is my grandfather ...

Wellington III - BJ762 OW-O lost at Sondeler Leyen (Gaasterland) on 29-03-1943 (SGLO ref: T2148)
Tracy Zimmermann 7 years ago

This is really wonderful information to see. Richard Earl Todd was my great uncle. I had hoped ...

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z9315 MH-V) on a mission to Germany on 1942-01-27
Vincent Charles Mancini 7 years ago

Hello. I am the son of RCAF Sergeant VS Mancini who was the sole surviving member of the mission ...

664 Medical Clearing Company stayed at Knutsford Cheshire on 15 august 1944
Ron Vogel 7 years ago

My Dad was part of the 664th over there in 1944!

Flight of Spitfire IX SM538 and Flight Lieutenant G Y G Lloyd on 1945-02-13
Camilla 7 years ago

GYG Lloyd (Geoffrey Yale Glyn) was my uncle. He was killed returning from Holland on 14th February 1945 ...

The 76 Sqdn left from Holme on Spalding Moor at 1943-09-06 at 19:28. Loc or duty Mannheim
William Smit 7 years ago

Goldberg was not the pilot Stan Schmidt was.

Hampden I (L4097 VN-) on a mission to Oostende on 1940-09-11
S.E 7 years ago

Sergeant W. A Johnson (William Aubrey) was my Uncle, and my Mum's oldest brother. He was only 19, and ...

531 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, Advance Detachment stayed at Lichfield Staffordshire on 19 march 1944
David Kvale 7 years ago

My dad Private Norin Kvale was in the Battery D, 531st Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion. Is there ...

Executions carried out by the Einsatzkommando 3 on Tuesday 30 september 1941

HebrewChappy 7 years ago

Jews always end up persecuted because they subvert the host society. First century Jewish historian Josephus ...

179 Signal Repair Company stayed at Ludgershall Wiltshire on 05 may 1944
Chuck Nolen 7 years ago

My dad, Staff Sergeant James L. Nolen, served with the 179th Signal Repair Company in Normandy, Central ...

Avro Lancaster I (LM131 PM-V) on a mission to Dortmund on 1945-03-11
Fred Vogels 7 years ago

Hello Ryan, I used this picture as a sample of a Lancaster. It is almost sure that it is not the LM131 ...

Avro Lancaster I (LM131 PM-V) on a mission to Dortmund on 1945-03-11
Ryan Surbey 7 years ago

Good Day. I came across this fine picture on your website.

I am very curious to find ...

Flight of Hudson P5146 and unknown rank unknown name on 1941-04-02
Owen Griffiths 7 years ago

This flight was from St. Eval, Cornwall. Sgt. R Griffiths was Rear Gunner. It crashed in France near ...

Lancaster lost at Wijchen (Ravenstijnseweg) on 26-07-1943 (SGLO ref: T2705)
Sandra Stephen 7 years ago

My uncle Flt Sgt G L Hill (Rear Gunner) sadly lost his life on this mission.

Flight of Spitfire PRXI PA947 and Flight Sergeant D W Jolliffe on 1944-10-01
Mark Robinson 7 years ago

Donald Jolliffe was my mothers cousin he completed 7 sorties in five weeks with 16 Sqd before he was ...

Flight of Spitfire IX ML83 and Flying Officer M L Garland on 1944-08-17
Fred Vogels 7 years ago

Things I know are mostly published, David

Flight of Spitfire IX ML83 and Flying Officer M L Garland on 1944-08-17
David Garland 7 years ago

The last entry in his flight records indicates that his plane went down near St. Pierre south east ...

Ju 87 lost at Ubach over Worms on 22-01-1945 (SGLO ref: T5152)
Marian 7 years ago

Hallo,

This aircraft fallt in the house of mij mother when she was 23 years old.

Avro Lancaster III (ND424 PH-C) on a mission to Vaires-sur-Marne on 1944-06-28
Paul Faircloth 7 years ago

For full details of Avro Lancaster ND424 PH-=G refer to www.lesfaircloth.co.uk.

The website ...

Flight of Hurricane I P2815 and Flying Officer M Ravenhill on 1940-09-30

Justin Ravenhill 7 years ago

Hi Fred, great to find your page about my relative, F/O Malcolm Ravenhill. A local museum (The Shoreham ...

Private Kagle Howard L (Service #: 33728954) died on 1944-06-13
David Pac 7 years ago

Howard "Reds" Kagle was one of my father's best friend. (Peter Pac) They graduated from high school in ...

Technician Fifth Grade Biernacki Matthew H (Service #: 06976468) died on 1944-06-06

Ann Woloszynski 7 years ago

This was my great-uncle. I only recently learned of his service while going through old family photos.

Looking for info about 106 Bridging Company RASC
Tom Melson 7 years ago

my father was in 106 co b pl landed normandy 6 june 1944 ended in Berlin 1945. part of

Looking for info about 106 Bridging Company RASC
Tom Melson 7 years ago

my father was a member of 106 CO whi landed in Normandy 6 june 1944.
from Benouville Ouistreham ...

Handley Page Halifax II (HX186 ZA-E) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1943-12-21
Herve Rochecouste 7 years ago

Hello. My uncle (after whom I was named) was the mid-upper gunner on that HX186 flight. He disappeared ...

First Lieutenant Jampetero John J (Service #: O1289738) died on 1944-06-06
Stephanie Sill 7 years ago

How can I get more information about the mission my great uncle was on and how he died?

452 Quartermaster Laundry Company stayed at Wooten Basset Wiltshire on 05 august 1944
Tom Blundell 7 years ago

Tom Blundell retired Chief Technician, Royal Air Force (30yrs) now Chairman of the Royal British ...

71 Field Company RE landed on D-day in Normandy France
John Frearson 7 years ago

71st Field Company were to land at Sword Beach Queen - but seem to have landed at Sword Beach Roger.

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ362 AL-Y) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-07-26
Donald W R Fairborn 7 years ago

My grandfather was on this flight.

Avro Lancaster III (JA928 OL-W) on a mission to Schweinfurt on 1944-04-27
Jeremy Channon (Chadwick) 7 years ago

Fred Chadwick was my grandfather. He fought with the resistance for a while as he was able to operate ...

First Lieutenant Lloyd Howard A (Service #: O1299261) died on 1944-06-16
Colonel Thomas C Fosnacht, USA, Ret. 7 years ago

Howard Albright Lloyed is my great cousin. Born 10 March 1912, we both grew up in Chocolatetown ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB113 GT-B) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1943-12-21
GRAHAM LONG 7 years ago

Air Gunner Gordon Charles Sage aged 22 was killed on this mission, I think it was his first.
He ...

The 619 Sqdn left from Strubby at 1945-03-17 at 17:57. Loc or duty Wurzburg
melissa 7 years ago

Looking for more information on NG503 that went down in or near Wurzburg March 17 1945- My husbands great ...

Halifax lost at Tienraij (L) on 01-11-1944 (SGLO ref: T4606)
Beverly Goreham Stoughton 7 years ago

My father was Rodney Goreham , pilot during this mission. He was A POW at Stalag 1 until the Russians ...

Flight of Spitfire Vc AR509 and Sergeant J V P Daly on 1943-11-09
Dan Daly 7 years ago

Serial Number for F/Sgt Daly 9697448 from an Ancestry index note of a POW document:

UK ...

Flight of Spitfire I P9337 and Pilot Officer G G A Davies on 1940-08-31
Geoffrey Davies 7 years ago

I am interested in your post re the final flight of Spitfire 1 P9337 as my father P/O GGA Davies ...

Flight of Hurricane I L1614 and Sergeant G L Nowell on 1940-05-16

Chris 7 years ago

After an air fight on May 16, 1940 with German Dorniers, the propeller of the Hurricane L1614, under ...

488 Replacement Company stayed at Treborough Somerset on 22 june 1944
Stephen Topping 7 years ago

My father was 7031580 S/Sgt Stephen T. Malec and was with the 488th Replacement Company at Treborough ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB567 ZN-E) on a mission to Braunschweig on 1944-04-23
Frances 7 years ago

Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any more information or photos of this plane and its crew? Many ...

Flight of Hurricane IIc BP703 and Pilot Officer A E Snell on 1942-08-19
John Snell 7 years ago

Regarding Tony Snell he was my uncle. He took part in the Dieppe raid of 1942-08-19, Pilot A E Snell ...

Vickers Wellington Ic (P9272 OJ-A) crashed on a mission to Kiel on 1940-08-28
Kevin Smith 7 years ago

Much of what is written on this thread appears to be widely inaccurate. There was a recent newspaper ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED989 DX-F) on a mission to Peenemunde on 1943-08-18
Fred Vogels 7 years ago

I am looking forward to your photo Keith!

Avro Lancaster III (ED989 DX-F) on a mission to Peenemunde on 1943-08-18
Keith Mills 7 years ago

Sorry but the photograph is of a Lancaster 2 with Hercules engines so cannot be ED989 which was a ...

Private First Class Saint Wheeler L (Service #: 34399952) died on 1944-08-28
Tammy Saint Gothard 7 years ago

Wheeler was my uncle. My father the youngest of 13 children was born in June 1945 almost 1 year after ...

3266 Ordnance Base Depot Company stayed at Lockerly Hampshire on 26 july 1944
FREDERICK LILLIBRIDGE 7 years ago

I have just returned from England where my main purpose was to run down the locations where the 3266th ...

Looking for info about Company C, 778 Tank Battalion (USA)
Brendan Barclay 7 years ago

Please see the posted website for as much info as I have on C Company, 778th Tank Battalion.

H.M.S.Nith hit by a Mistel

Andy Price 7 years ago

My great uncle was on the Nith. I have lots of photos during its tours in Asia. His name was Les ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MP128 and Flying Officer F R F Skelly on 1945-01-22
Stephen 7 years ago

Looking for any information or pictures of my father in law who flew in the 438 from Fall of 1944 to ...

Flight of Beaufighter I X7680 and Flying Officer J N Shirley on 1943-04-10
Greg Aldworth 7 years ago

I am searching for any information on F/O Shirley. His widow is our neighbour here in Ontario Canada.

Hampden I (P1348 OL-) on a mission to Hamburg on 1940-06-06

Ted van Linden 7 years ago

https://youtu.be/Aeqm6OLwlNg

Flight of Hurricane II Z3339 and Pilot Officer Norman Maxwell \"Max\" Dunn on 1941-06-16
Gerard Powell 7 years ago

A photo of Max Dunn with Douglas Bader at a reunion in 1956

Flight of Hurricane II Z3339 and Pilot Officer Norman Maxwell \"Max\" Dunn on 1941-06-16
Gerard Powell 7 years ago

The pilot was Norman Maxwell "Max" Dunn. B 19/6/1916, D 5/6/1999 (aged 83) He was born in Mudgee NSW ...

Typhoon lost at Eindhoven (8 km north of) on 29-11-1944 (SGLO ref: T4755)
Darren Weeks 7 years ago

Canadian Virtual War Memorial Link:

Flight of Mustang Ia AG533 and Flying Officer W T McKeown on 1942-08-19
Brent Tozer 7 years ago

He became Deputy Headmaster at Christchurch Boys High School in New Zealand [1963 to 1974]
Was my ...

Handley Page Halifax II (HR910 VR-R) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1944-02-13
Gilles Bachand 7 years ago

EVERYTHING that you would want to know about this aircraft and its crew can be found here: ...

Flight of Spitfire P9550 and unknown rank unknown name on 1941-11-07
Paul Kelly 7 years ago

P9550 first flew on the 6th of May, 1940 as a Mark I eight-gun fighter and was later converted to ...

Hampden I (AE367 VN-) on a mission to Huls on 1941-10-13
Uhle 7 years ago

Hello everyone!

I have more Information about Handley Page AE367. It was on mission to ...

Avro Lancaster III (W5009 CF-Z) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1944-03-01
Larry Martin 7 years ago

My wife's second cousin was aboard this aircraft when it was shot down on March 31, 1944. I have ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM342 PO-) on a mission to Peenemunde on 1943-08-18
Fred Vogels 7 years ago

Hello Nicolas: a generic image

Avro Lancaster III (LM342 PO-) on a mission to Peenemunde on 1943-08-18
Nicholas J. Raphael 7 years ago

Also - is this photo a generic image of a Lancaster, or an image of the LM 342 specifically?

Avro Lancaster III (LM342 PO-) on a mission to Peenemunde on 1943-08-18
Nicholas J. Raphael 7 years ago

Hi there,

I am a relative of Squadron Leader Alfred Sidney Raphael, who perished with this ...

Halifax Mk.II W7775 lost at IJhorst (IJhorsterveld) on 23-12-1942 (SGLO ref: T1966)
Alan Ridgway 7 years ago

Two crew members from this aircraft were taken as POWs. WH Bloxham & F O Tierney.
Do you know ...

Avro Lancaster I (RF182 PH-P) on a mission to Mucheln on 1945-04-05
Simon Wood 7 years ago

How wonderful to find this photograph of Lancaster RF182 PH-P. My father was tail gunner on this ...

Wellington Mk IV Z1321 QT-V lost at Vlaardingen (North East of) on 25-03-1942 (SGLO ref: T1456)
Hans van Ekelenburg 7 years ago

De werkgroep is in 2017 omgezet in de stichting Wellington Monument Vlaardingen. De 2019 herdenking zal ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib RB201 and Flight Lieutenant D E Jenvey on 1944-12-29
Mike Jenvey 7 years ago

Previous link does not function.

This outline the circumstances:

Flight of Mosquito VI RS577 and Squadron Leader M W O'Brien on 1945-03-22
Egbert 7 years ago

Michael was the pilot of this Mosquito.
Crashed on (nearby) Handorf airfield (Münster).

Flight of Spitfire I P9443 and Flight Lieutenant G C Matheson on 1940-08-30
Howard Eastcott 7 years ago

This operation has been documented elsewhere. The photographs of the complete write-off of P9443 were ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN697 and Warrant Officer G K E Martin on 1944-06-06
Christine Dalton 7 years ago

Hi Typhoon enthusiasts
I am the now 60 year old daughter of G.K.E. Martin pilot of Typhoon ...

Handley Page Halifax II (W1142 DY-A) on a mission to Hamburg on 1942-07-27
Edna Wilson 7 years ago

Oh, thank you for your quick response. I've just found another page which has the same pic for all the ...

Handley Page Halifax II (W1142 DY-A) on a mission to Hamburg on 1942-07-27
Fred Vogels 7 years ago

Almost sure, it is not Edna

Handley Page Halifax II (W1142 DY-A) on a mission to Hamburg on 1942-07-27
Edna Wilson 7 years ago

Hello, I wonder whether this is the actual plane from the caption W1142? If so, it's very interesting ...

Flight of Tempest V EJ670 and Warrant Officer H F Ross on 1944-09-14
Michael Meras 7 years ago

Book
Mayday......Calling Mayday, by Joyce Millard, 1995, ISBN 0 9527335 0 1
, page 170 to ...

Flight of Whirlwind I P6993 and unknown rank unknown name on 1943-06-21
Paul Doyle 7 years ago

P6993 was not lost off Sandwich on night of 21/22 June 1943, after engine failure(s) it force-landed ...

Flight of Hurricane I P3464 and Squadron Leader G C Lott on 1940-07-09
Steve Brew 7 years ago

Hi Simon, very interested in contacting you as I am the historian for 41 Sqn RAF, with which unit C.

Vickers Wellington III (BJ780 PH-W) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1942-10-09
Davie Garrity 7 years ago

these pictures are of my step fathers day mr inglis and have his stalag war diary any1 wantin more ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB526 MG-N) on a mission to Hannover on 1945-01-06
James Montgomery 7 years ago

But it is the Lancaster PB526 MG-N with it's crew?
The crew were the Louis Thomas Friedrich crew ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB526 MG-N) on a mission to Hannover on 1945-01-06
Fred Vogels 7 years ago

If it is the last mission, I don’t know at this moment..

Avro Lancaster III (PB526 MG-N) on a mission to Hannover on 1945-01-06
James Montgomery 7 years ago

Can I ask, is this actually the aircraft documented in the title on it's last mission?
If so, I ...

Private First Class Bashaw Kenneth E (Service #: 32854860) died on 1944-08-28
Chris Bashaw 7 years ago

Hello,
I really like your website. I am the nephew of Kenneth Bashaw. I have all his papers and ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED479 WS-Z) on a mission to Essen on 1943-04-04

James 7 years ago

My great Uncle Sq/Ldr GWJ Jarrett was pilot of this aircraft. My understanding is that aircraft ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb BL427 and Flight Lieutenant E D Glaser on 1942-07-28
Christopher Carter 7 years ago

Flt Lt Ernest Derek Glaser, known as Dave, did not die on this day or at any other time during WW2. He ...

Handley Page Halifax III (LW466 MH-H) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-29
Fred Vogels 7 years ago

If it is not here, I don’t have this info

Handley Page Halifax III (LW466 MH-H) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-29
Terry Elks 7 years ago

How can I find where Haifax 111 (LW466 MH-H) crashed in Potsdam,Germany?

1176 Quartermaster Company (Service Group) (-) stayed at Matching Essex on 02 may 1944
Bruce Kirkendoll 7 years ago

The 1176th Quartermaster Company (Aviation), 53rd Service Group, Detachment A, was a support unit of ...

Manchester I (L7380 ) on a mission to Berlin on 1941-09-08
Martin Brown 7 years ago

The Wireless Operator on the mission was Sgt.Douglas Kingston who was my Mothers cousin.
Martin

Avro Lancaster III (EE179 KM-B) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-12-03
Peter Brown 7 years ago

Sgt Francis Donovan Ayerst was Sgt on this last flight. My mother and I visited his place of ...

Flight of Spitfire IX NH452 and Flight Sergeant P Carbutts on 1944-08-18
Gemmagarland 7 years ago

This was my Grandad. Thank you for posting.

Spitfire lost at Lekkerkerk - Krimpen a/d Lek on 29-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4430)
Steve carson 7 years ago

Was shot down strafing German Troops.safely crashlanded. Ran like hell and other 222 squadron Spitfire ...

Flight of Mustang I AM201 and Flight Lieutenant J W Cowling on 1944-09-20
Fred Vogels 7 years ago

You can also consider to publish your booklet here Ian..

Flight of Mustang I AM201 and Flight Lieutenant J W Cowling on 1944-09-20
Ian Foster 7 years ago

I did a bit of a recovery dig on this aircraft back in the 1980's whilst serving in the British Army ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN300 and Flight Sergeant I D M Dunlop on 1944-06-23
Paul Barry 7 years ago

F/S Dunlop (Service Number 1320671). According to his logbook he was hit by flak and baled out. ...

Vickers Wellington Ic (T2509 KO-W) on a mission to Berlin on 1940-11-15
Derek Bromby 7 years ago

The pilot of this aircraft was Harry Jenson Morson (Sgt - Service No 754197) - Awarded DFM on 17 ...

Looking for info about 57 EMPIRE NEWTON
Will 7 years ago

My dad was on Empire Newton from the beginning of June (possibly before -- I'll check the paperwork).

First Lieutenant Fottrell Winfield T (Service #: O1100990) died on 1944-06-06
Lurleen Hilliard 7 years ago

This is my ancestor whom I am extremely proud of. I have done a lot of research on my family tree and ...

B-25 Mitchell II (FL207 VO-) on a mission to Caen on 1943-05-15
Frank Phillipson 7 years ago

The photo that is shown for "B-25 Mitchell II (FL207 VO-) on a mission to Caen on 1943-05-15" is of a ...

B-25 Mitchell II (FL207 VO-) on a mission to Caen on 1943-05-15
Frank Phillipson 7 years ago

The photo that is shown for "B-25 Mitchell II (FL207 VO-) on a mission to Caen on 1943-05-15" is of a ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED815 HW-P) on a mission to Schweinfurt on 1944-02-25
Emma Robertson 7 years ago

Hi, I just found this page whilst looking for further information about my Grandfather, Wing Commander ...

Technical Sergeant Cole Claude C (Service #: 38001305) died on 1944-07-06
John Cole 7 years ago

Rest in Peace, Claude.

I found your name while watching a Youtube video, Walter Cronkite did ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (L8834 BL-) on a mission to Arras on 1940-05-22
Penny Whittle 7 years ago

Hello Hugh,
Thanks for the comment. How is the best way to get in contact with you?

Flight of Hurricane II Z3563 and Sergeant G A Prosser on 1941-07-27
Brian Ahern 7 years ago

George Alexander Prosser was 21 years old from Lachute-Brownsburg Quebec. He was my mother's cousin.

991 Engineer Treadway Bridge Company stayed at Kingston Deverill Wiltshire on 23 may 1944
Judy Allen 7 years ago

Here is an excellent account of one ship making the trip across to France carrying members of the 991 ...

Flight of Mosquito NFXVII HK242 and Flying Officer A G Waples on 1944-07-21
Bobbie 7 years ago

The other crew member on this flight was Pilot Officer Michael Nalder Williams 175504, 68 Squadron, who ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (L8834 BL-) on a mission to Arras on 1940-05-22
Hugh Sainsbury 7 years ago

My uncle was Peter Arthur Merrick Burrell, Sgt. (Obs.) on the mission. Recently visited the grave at ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb W3770 and Wing Commander M L Robinson on 1942-04-10
Amanda Baker 7 years ago

Michael Lister-Robinson was my great uncle, brother of my grandmother.

We have recently ...

Avro Lancaster I (LM189 WP-U) on a mission to Homberg on 1944-07-21
Jenni Allan 7 years ago

My great uncle Frank McGlone was the F/O in this crew. It is good to see the crews remembered.

Avro Lancaster III (PB542 AR-D2) on a mission to Essen on 1944-12-13
C Deykin 7 years ago

Dear Sir's,

My Grandad Christopher Sanders was wireless operator on this crew, which never ...

Avro Lancaster I (LM234 VN-K) on a mission to Leuna on 1945-01-15
Fred Vogels 7 years ago

Almost sure it is not your plane, Rory

Avro Lancaster I (LM234 VN-K) on a mission to Leuna on 1945-01-15
Rory Duffy 7 years ago

Hi all. My dad was Sgnt Larry Duffy who survived this plane crashing. I’m amazed at this photo. You say ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib SW415 and Flight Lieutenant J H Taylor on 1945-02-28
Piet Snellen 7 years ago

Dear Mr. Caruthers.

This summer I visited the graves of Jack Taylor and Frederick William ...

Helmond (Codename B.86)
W. Whalen 7 years ago

The pilot sitting on the wing is Flying Officer Lawrence Kendall Jackson RCAF (KIA April 14th, 1945).

Avro Lancaster I (LL787 WS-Y) on a mission to Mailly-le-Camp on 1944-05-04
Jackie Tedder 7 years ago

My great uncle Sgt Henry Warren 1391942 was killed in action on this mission

Hampden I (AE131 DL-W) on a mission to Braunschweig on 1941-08-15
Mark Stephens 7 years ago

Hello. I was just reading your article on the Hampden of 83 sqn shot down 14/15 August 1941.
My ...

Looking for info about 5 Royal Marine Anti Aircraft Brigade
Hayden Jackson 7 years ago

My grandfather (paternal) Captain Michael Jackson (7 Bty. 1 Searchlight Regt. Royal Artillery) ...

Private First Class Wenrick Richard H (Service #: 33784157) died on 1944-07-23
Caroline 7 years ago

Hello my name is Caroline. I just wanted To say that I am the godmother of Richard. I live in Normandy ...

Avro Lancaster III (DV233 PO-) on a mission to Mannheim on 1943-09-24
Richard Puttick 7 years ago

There were in fact only 2 Australians and 5 RAF crew on board. I know this because my father (A C ...

Avro Lancaster I (NG170 9J-S) on a mission to Ladbergen on 1945-03-04
Michael Jeans 7 years ago

What an amazing article, my grandfather G A Jeans was in this crew , luckily for my family he survived.

Avro Lancaster I (NG170 9J-S) on a mission to Ladbergen on 1945-03-04
Michael jeans 7 years ago

A very interesting article, my grandfather was in this crew , G A Jeans luckily for our family he ...

Avro Lancaster I (NG180 KC-S) on a mission to Kembs on 1944-07-09
alex 7 years ago

Please visit my Blog as into Kembs Raid 1944

Avro Lancaster III (PA984 GT-Q) on a mission to Revigny-sur-Ornain on 1944-07-15
Terry Platana 7 years ago

I was just on this site and saw this picture of Lancaster PA984 on the raid to Revigny. My father was ...

Avro Lancaster I (PD380 P4-X) on a mission to Dortmund on 1944-11-28
Paddy malcolm 7 years ago

William renton pow was my great uncle, I have the battle report for this in front of me. Was most ...

Avro Lancaster I (NG353 AP-X) on a mission to Dresden on 1945-02-14
A. McGrath 7 years ago

NG 353 was believed to have exploded in mid air after being attacked by a Ju88 nightfighter. The ...

Flight of Mosquito NFXIII MM576 and Flying Officer A B Sisson on 1944-06-15
Pam Gretzinger 7 years ago

This was my father - shot down over France. What are these posts and where does the information come ...

Whitley lost at Anna Paulowna (Veerweg) on 16-01-1941 (SGLO ref: T0940)
Terry Wade 7 years ago

This was my fathers aircraft on a mission to bomb Wilhelshaven on which he was the Rear Gunner w/op A/G.

Avro Lancaster III (JB592 ZN-W) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-11-25
George Lucas 7 years ago

The crew consisted of:
F/O J. R. C. Hoboken DFC, (Pilot)
F/O J. P. J. Jenkins,
Sgt.

Avro Lancaster III (JB592 ZN-W) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-11-25
George Lucas 7 years ago

The crew consisted of:
F/O J. R. C. Hoboken DFC, (Pilot)
F/O J. P. J. Jenkins,
Sgt.

Avro Lancaster III (ND393 AR-E) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-03-16
Stephen Mead 7 years ago

My fathers brother Sgt S J Mead was wireless operator on this aircraft. He was RAFVR flying with the ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ773 ZA-Y) on a mission to Braunschweig on 1944-08-13
Richard Gilbert 7 years ago

The other crew members on this aircraft
J. Saynor Captain
D. Smallbone Nav
S Jackson W/Op

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ773 ZA-Y) on a mission to Braunschweig on 1944-08-13
Richard Gilbert 7 years ago

My father Sgt M. Gilbert was rear gunner on this aircraft. Almost certain the aircraft fell victim ...

Halifax lost at Muiden (Noord polder) on 01-05-1943 (SGLO ref: T2224)
David van Coolwijk 7 years ago

More info on the crash of Halifax JB803 can be found here: http://www.halifaxmonumentmuiden.nl/

Flight of Hurricane IIb AG665 and Flying Officer E J Pullen on 1942-08-19
Simon Pullen 7 years ago

The late Eric Pullen was my father. He did not die, but was hit by flak as he went in to attack a ...

733 Field Artillery Battalion, Battery C stayed at Denbigh Denbighshire on 20 may 1944
David Evans 7 years ago

This is so interesting, my mothers father was a G.I based in Denbigh at this time, his name was Samual ...

Avro Lancaster I (ME669 ZN-O) on a mission to Schweinfurt on 1944-04-27

Paul Young 7 years ago

Hi,

My great uncle John Bennett Charters was the pilot. He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib SW456 and Warrant Officer R L Thomas on 1945-03-24
Guy Thomas 7 years ago

This crash was that of my Grandfather Roy Leonard Thomas. He was in 245 squadron flying MR-N at ...

Flight of Hurricane I V7363 and Flight Lieutenant H a'B Russell on 1940-08-18
Carl brudenell 7 years ago

I have the air flap compressor for this plane, and the information I have on it are as follows

Hampden I (P4360 PL-L) on a mission to Hannover on 1940-08-22
Jason Bohringer 7 years ago

From a relative of Angus Robson

144 Squadron
Hampden I P4360
Op. Mitteland ...

Flight of Mustang III KH446 and Pilot Officer R C Hamilton on 1945-03-21
Chris Hamilton 7 years ago

This pilot was my father. (Robert "Bob" Chisholm Hamilton)
17-11-22 to 30-12-1984.
He was an ...

Vickers Wellington X (HZ580 HD-C) on a mission to Essen on 1943-07-26
Peter Kuykendall 7 years ago

I am a nephew of Jack Harrison-Owen. Thanks so much for creating this page. Is that a photo of the ...

Avro Lancaster III (ME317 UL-C2) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1945-03-17
Jon Brendan Wright 7 years ago

Trying to find out anything I can about my relative, Peter Garner (SGT) , Navigator on UL-C2 when she ...

Flight of Hurricane IIb Z3470 and Pilot Officer B Hawkins on 1941-10-26
christian morio 7 years ago

hello Mark
I live just in the place where your father crashed....i found the whole story in a ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB633 P4-J) on a mission to Ulm on 1944-12-18
J. Harold Benson 7 years ago

The pilot of Lancaster PB633 on December 17, 1944 was my Uncle. His name is Harold Harrison Schopp, Flying ...

Guards Armoured Division passing through Grave
Mike 7 years ago

More specifically, a 2nd Household Cavalry vehicle

563 Quartermaster Battalion, Headquarters stayed at Hannington Wiltshire on 24 june 1944
Bill Ashby 7 years ago

Want to see HANNINGTON in 2018 look at www.staybehinds.com and "search" for Hannington

Avro Lancaster I (W4188 KM-G) on a mission to Osnabruck on 1942-10-07
Gary Harper 7 years ago

This aircraft is pictured on the cover of Max Hastings book, Bomber Command.

Avro Lancaster III (ED753 VN-M) on a mission to Essen on 1943-07-26
Sandra Stephen 7 years ago

Hi Colin sorry I’ve only just seen your reply I would love to see other photos. Do you have an email ...

Flight of Spitfire K9787 and unknown rank unknown name on 1941-06-30
R Willis 7 years ago

http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=1742

3143 Quartermaster Service Company stayed at Wem, Shropshire on 04 may 1945
Betty Turner 7 years ago

My father was a member of the 3143RD Quartermaster Service Company. Any pictures or information about ...

Handley Page Halifax II (HR922 ZA-P) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-09-28
Alison Walton 7 years ago

My great uncle was Norman Percy Wardman, Pilot Officer of HR922

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN369 and Flight Lieutenant D C Stutts on 1944-07-26
Anne Gafiuk 7 years ago

F/L Doug Stults was injured, with 1st and 2nd degree burns. He was able to bale out. For more ...

Flight of Hurricane IIb Z5001 and Flight Lieutenant T B Little on 1941-08-27
Temujin 8 years ago

More details on his loss at this web page ...

Flight of Beaufighter I V8284 and Squadron Leader J R D Braham on 1942-08-28
Jim Condon 8 years ago

The crew was Sqn Leader John Abraham, his operator was FLt Harry Jacobs & his pupil was P.O. Michael ...

Flight of Spitfire IX MK774 and Flying Officer R A Carson on 1944-09-29
Steve Carson 8 years ago

Full info on Flying officer RA. Carson can be found in book Escape or Die by HE. Bates under escape ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND735 F2-P) on a mission to Dessau on 1945-03-08
MarcelH. 8 years ago

@Garry, please contact me - Is it possible that you visited the crash site 4 weeks ago here in Germany?

Flight of Spitfire IX ML152 and Flight Lieutenant D M McDuff on 1944-08-19
Margaret McDuff 8 years ago

I think this may be my dad, who flew Spitfires with the RCAF. His engine was hit over Normandy and he ...

Avro Lancaster I (ME616 SR-B) on a mission to Vierzon on 1944-07-01
Nicola RIppon 8 years ago

My name is Nicola Rippon. I have just learned that I am related to Pilot Office D C Rippon. He was ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb AB134 and Sergeant K G Walker on 1942-08-19
David Walker 8 years ago

17 August 1942. Flight Sergeant Kenneth George Walker, Service Number 1312347; RAFVR; Medals ...

The 431 Sqdn left from Croft at 1945-03-16 at 16:21. Loc or duty Hagen
mark baldwin 8 years ago

Hi Alan,

My name is Mark Baldwin and your Granddad, Alfred Charles Harris was my Great ...

Avro Lancaster II (DS684 KO-M) on a mission to Torino on 1943-08-16
Jacky EMERY 8 years ago

Hello from France, The good date is 1943, 16 August. There is 75 years today. We will ne ver forget!

Avro Lancaster I (ME685 EM-C) on a mission to Toulouse on 1944-04-06
Jeff Halliday 8 years ago

My Uncle was the Wireless Operater WO William John Waycott RAAF 415706 aged 21 on ME685.

Sergeant Lessing Gordon W (Service #: 39385665) died on 1944-06-24
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Thanks Jon for the update

Avro Lancaster I (PD425 PG-T) on a mission to Bohlen on 1945-03-21
Brian Parsons 8 years ago

FO DI Thomas who was bomb aimer and forward gunner and one of only two survivors of this crash and ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (P4903 UX-U) on a mission to Gembloux on 1940-05-16
Mike McGary 8 years ago

Sgt L.H. Wrightson Inj Sergeant Stanley J.
Beaumont  AC1 K.A.Thomas Airborne 0450 from Watton.

Bristol Blenheim IV (P4903 UX-U) on a mission to Gembloux on 1940-05-16
Mike McGary 8 years ago

My grandfather, Sgt Stanley J Beaumont was on this flight.
Sgt L.H. Wrightson Inj Sergeant Stanley ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN579 and Flight Lieutenant G P Edington on 1944-08-18
Anne Gafiuk 8 years ago

George Percy's Service Number: J11044

From 438 Squadron Diaries:

August ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib EK143 and Flying Officer V J Markey on 1943-07-30
Allan Lochhead 8 years ago

Please see more information in the link below:

Flight of Typhoon Ib RB201 and Flight Lieutenant D E Jenvey on 1944-12-29
Anne Gafiuk 8 years ago

Good afternoon,

I have researched Don "Buck" Jenvey. After he force landed, he was able to ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MP149 and Flying Officer H J Hardy on 1944-12-25
Anne Gafiuk 8 years ago

Good afternoon. I am working with Harry J. Hardy -- he is alive and well, 96 years young, living in ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN867 and Pilot Officer A Younger on 1944-08-13
Anne Gafiuk 8 years ago

Good afternoon, Presently, I am working on Archibald (Art) Younger's story for www.thetyphoonproject.org ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND735 F2-P) on a mission to Dessau on 1945-03-08
Garry Fretwell 8 years ago

I'm looking for information and eye witness reports of ND735 crashed 8/3/45

Avro Lancaster III (JA689 AR-) on a mission to Hamburg on 1943-06-30
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

I am afraid it is not. Just a sample of a Lancaster

Avro Lancaster III (JA689 AR-) on a mission to Hamburg on 1943-06-30
MR CHRISTIAN P J PRENTICE 8 years ago

Is this an actual pic of JA689? If so it was likely my great uncle was the rear gunner.

Handley Page Halifax III (LW159 DY-O) on a mission to Blainville-sur-Orne on 1944-06-29
David Williams 8 years ago

My father, Llewelyn Williams was the navigator on this Halifax. He was also the sole survivor.

Avro Lancaster III (ED753 VN-M) on a mission to Essen on 1943-07-26
samantha Lewis 8 years ago

I think my grandad was also a gunner on here but I'm trying to find out details. He was harry lewis.

Flight of Spitfire Vb BL960 and Lieutenant E Hagan on 1942-07-31
MARK WELDON 8 years ago

Please contact me for more information..I am in possession of Lieutenant Eric Hagans flight log ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED753 VN-M) on a mission to Essen on 1943-07-26
Colin Howe 8 years ago

Your uncle, the rear gunner or "tail end charlie" 1350603 Flt Sgt Gordon Leslie Hill, married my ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED753 VN-M) on a mission to Essen on 1943-07-26
Sandra Stephen 8 years ago

My uncle was the rear gunner on this mission

B-17F - #42-30818 Salvo Sal lost at Wijnjeterp - Hemrik (Poostweg) on 08-10-1943 (SGLO ref: T2934)
Jamesion ward 8 years ago

I found my uncle John l James on here :). Glad I had time to spend with him over the years hearing ...

Flight of Hurricane IIc BD940 and Sergeant L J Travis on 1941-11-22
Dave Dunkerley 8 years ago

Sergeant-Pilot L.J. Travis was my uncle.
I never knew him, of course, being born in 1949. Have ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED551 WS-M) on a mission to Monchengladbach on 1943-08-31
Ray Morton 8 years ago

Thank you, Fred,
I will post the full story on here plus crew names and addresses of the crew ...

Flight of Spitfire IX ML207 and Flight Sergeant W H Hallatt on 1944-10-25
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Thanks James for the information. Glad ro read this!

Flight of Spitfire IX ML207 and Flight Sergeant W H Hallatt on 1944-10-25
James Hallatt 8 years ago

This article contains one important error. WH Hallatt did indeed bale out near Bruges on 25 October 1944.

Technician Fifth Grade Jacoby Jacob (Service #: 20723165) died on 1944-07-15
Gisèle Cluts 8 years ago

I want to know the birthday of Jacob Jacoby who died on 15 july 1944 because I'm interested in souls ...

Flight of Mosquito VI HJ829 and Flying Officer S P Marlatt on 1943-11-11
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Thanks for the update Tecwyn Pierce

Flight of Mosquito VI HJ829 and Flying Officer S P Marlatt on 1943-11-11
Tecwyn Pierce 8 years ago

I'm not sure if this is a coincidence but I believe a Flying Officer Sholto Paton Marlatt, known ...

17 Field Company RE building Bailey Pontoon Bridge over the River Orne
Michael Kenny 8 years ago

IWM Film shows this bridge with engineers working on it and the date of the film is 28 June 1944. The ...

Handley Page Halifax III (LV880 MH-C) on a mission to Tergnier on 1944-04-11
Sandra Lynne Janzen 8 years ago

Mr. Keith, please email me, sljanzen at gmail dot com. I have a little information to share with you.

Mustang lost at Eindhoven (vicinity of airfield) on 11-10-1944 (SGLO ref: T4522)
Ian Russell 8 years ago

This aircraft was flown by my mother's cousin Fl/Lt Ian McKenzie Duff.
I have read the accident ...

Avro Lancaster I (LM179 WP-M) on a mission to Coupelle-Vieille on 1944-06-25
James Golding 8 years ago

I have visited my Great Grandad’s grave today.

Flight of Typhoon Ib EK370 and Flight Sergeant J Findala on 1944-02-23

Michael 8 years ago

Kapral FUDALA, JOZEF (P/793550), Poland. Age 24. 3 (R.A.F.) Sqdn. Polish Air Force.
A Polish Air ...

76 Infantry Division (USA) HQ at Hollsteitz
Tammy Barnes Butler 8 years ago

My father Pfc. Harley H Barnes (May have gone by “Hal” or “Barney” was in the US ARMY 76th Inf. Div. ...

H.M.S.Nith hit by a Mistel
William 8 years ago

Hello, my Gt. Grandfather was on H.M.S. Nith as a 1st class stoker. If anyone has a living relative that ...

521 Quartermaster Truck Battalion (Mobile) stayed at Maghull Lancashire on 04 november 1944
Jack Wallin 8 years ago

How would I go about finding information on my father who served in the 521st quartermaster regiment ...

703 Medical Sanitary Company stayed at Govilon, Monmouthshire on 14 february 1944
Marie A Daniely 8 years ago

My father enlisted in the US Army on June 13, 1942. After Basic training, he was assigned to the ...

Private First Class Zabech Edward F (Service #: 33306663) died on 1944-07-07
ron gibbons 8 years ago

edward was my wife's uncle from blawnox pa. he was the first to be killed from his hometown.ed was a ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM324 UV-) on a mission to Oberhausen on 1943-06-15
Pamela Woodward 8 years ago

I am Pamela Woodward nee Dennett and live in England. I would like to know more about my relative ...

90 Infantry Division (USA) strike the cream of the enemy
Carol Weaver 8 years ago

James H. Page fell in the battle at Beau Coudray. My husband's uncle. RIP:(

Avro Lancaster III (ND652 AR-C) on a mission to Essen on 1944-04-27
Michael Pritchard 8 years ago

My Uncle Flying Officer Jack Stephen Pritchard was navigator on Lancaster ND652.
He is buried ...

467 Engineer Maintenance Company, Detachment B stayed at Mynydd Lliw Monmouthshire on 21 june 1944
Michael R Francis 8 years ago

Looking for information. My father (John L. "Jack" Francis) now deceased served with the 467th ...

Sergeant Lessing Gordon W (Service #: 39385665) died on 1944-06-24
Jon 8 years ago

Hi there, just to let you know, Gordon Lessing was KIA on 24th June 1944.

Kind Regards,

B-17G-15-BO - #42-31373 "7D-V" - "Flakstop" lost at De Leijen (O Staphorst) on 06-03-1944
Susan Willis Dunlap 8 years ago

My nephew (and Dick’s son) Scott Willis traveled to the cemetery to thank Lt. Wagner from our entire ...

Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
Peter Arber 8 years ago

Hi George I don’t think that I know you but my dad was Ivor’s brother, Peter. How are you related?

Flight of Hurricane I N2380 and Flight Lieutenant P P Hanks on 1940-05-14
Ivan Lowie 8 years ago

Peter Hanks was educated at Worksop College, Nottinghamshire.
He was 22 years old when he was ...

RAF Bomber Command 7 Mosquitos attack port of Sassnitz 6/7 March 1945
Greg Metelsky 8 years ago

What could have happened to the lone last Lancaster? Was it a mechanical or pilot error or was ...

Flight of Spitfire VI BR159 and Sergeant M H F Cooper on 1942-10-02
Charles Cooper 8 years ago

Mike Cooper survived this episode and was rescued by a Walrus flying boat piloted by Tom Fletcher.

Vickers Wellington Ic (R3220 WS-) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1940-12-08
Arthur Patrick Stanley 8 years ago

My half brother F/L D.G.Stanley, was the captain of R 3220 on the flight from which it failed to ...

Private Stratton Leonard W (Service #: 34851821) died on 1944-07-12
Bee Edwards 8 years ago

Private Stratton Leonard W (Service #: 34851821) died on 1944-07-12
Bee Edwards 8 years ago

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106401175/leonard-warren-stratton

Avro Lancaster III (LM694 AS-M2) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1944-08-27
Anders Lund 8 years ago

Avro Lancaster AS - M2 / LM694 did not flew to the Frisian Islands in Netherlands on August 26 ...

Flight of Spitfire V W3704 and Pilot Officer ? Falkiner on 1941-10-27

Geoff Swallow 8 years ago

Survived the war.
Service Record
Name FALKINER, TRAVERS KILFERA
Service Royal ...

Lancaster Mk.I - ED357 - PH-S crashed in Dronten on 12-06-1943 (SGLO ref: T2424)
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Het verhaal in het Nederlands: Het verhaal over het monument ...

Avro Lancaster I (W4319 SR-N) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1942-12-18
Andy Gibson 8 years ago

This aircraft succumbed to "friendly fire" while returning from the mission. The details of place ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ514 SE-P) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1944-04-23
Eric Knuif 8 years ago

If it is correct, this is the same man. He is buried at the REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY Coll.

Looking for info about 629 Field Squadron
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Please contact me at https://www.fredvogels.com/ww2/support.html ("https://www.fredvogels.com/ww2/support.html") ...

Looking for info about 629 Field Squadron
Terence Driver 8 years ago

What Information are you req I may be of some help.My Grandfather was in this unit.
Subsequently ...

Flight of Spitfire IX ML358 and Flight Lieutenant E Z Ebenrytter on 1944-10-14
Paul van Nieuwenhuyzen 8 years ago

Hello,

This Pilot made a crash/belly landing in the Netherlands at Rijsbergen close to ...

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (N1523 DY-B) on a mission to Kiel on 1940-07-07
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Hello Sue, I added the other names to this record

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (N1523 DY-B) on a mission to Kiel on 1940-07-07
sue read 8 years ago

Could you tell me who were the crew of the Armstrong Whitley Whitworth N1523 that crashed at Surendorf ...

Flight of Mosquito VI HX811 and Pilot Officer H R Tribbeck on 1944-09-08
Barbara 8 years ago

Hello! I was wondering if anyone knew anything about a pilot called H. R. Tribbeck who flew for ...

Avro Lancaster I (NG353 AP-X) on a mission to Dresden on 1945-02-14
Denis Stammers 8 years ago

Hi very interested in Avro Lancaster NG 353 as I had a family member on board. I have information ...

Flight of Spitfire Vc AR612 and Squadron Leader B J E Lane on 1942-12-13
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Thanks Michael!

Flight of Spitfire Vc AR612 and Squadron Leader B J E Lane on 1942-12-13
Michael Lane 8 years ago

Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vc-3W-H Series AR612 Code. 'VL-U' of RAF 167 Squadron based at Ludham the ...

4 Disciplinary Training Center stayed at Meesden Manor Hertfordshire on 13 may 1944
Ronald J. Randazzo 8 years ago

Disciplinary Training Center (later the 6834 G.O. Detachment) was activated at Meesden Manor on 14 ...

Avro Lancaster III (JA925 GT-L) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-02
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Thank you for posting this Judith. I also posted part of the content of this letter in the record.

Avro Lancaster III (JA925 GT-L) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-02
Judith 8 years ago

I am a niece of Pilot Officer Roland John Bowen, the flight engineer in Lancaster JA925. I recently ...

Handley Page Halifax III (LW583 QO-L) on a mission to Haine-Saint-Pierre on 1944-05-09
Adrian 8 years ago

Paul Mellor was the flat sergeant on this mission. His little sister Mary was my grandmother, she ...

Short Stirling III (EH898 HA-G) on a mission to Gelsenkirchen on 1943-06-26
Jeancannon 8 years ago

Hello
Im one of the neices of Henry (harry) samuel Pagett...who died on 25th june 1943 on sterling ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN717 and Flying Officer N J Scott on 1944-09-27
Audrie Scott 8 years ago

This was my father. Happy to supply any information you want to know about him. Just contact me.

Avro Lancaster III (PA968 VN-S) on a mission to Donges on 1944-07-25
Lynne Sayar (nee Craig) 8 years ago

My uncle Robin (Robert Craig) was the flight engineer on this Lancaster flight PA968 VN-S. He was in ...

Captain Cameron James H (Service #: O1284286) died on 1944-07-16
Murray Nunn 8 years ago

My middle name is Cameron, I was named in honor of James Cameron by my father Jess A. Nunn who served ...

Private Spillman N R Jr (Service #: 37152253) died on 1944-06-06
Travis Spillman 8 years ago

To the person above, I am apart of the family of N R Spillman and would love to honor him, as I serve ...

Vickers Wellington X (HE170 ZO-) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1943-04-29
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Thanks for the story Anton!

Vickers Wellington X (HE170 ZO-) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1943-04-29
Anton Schulz 8 years ago

This Wellington had a disastrous crash landing ind Denmark the 29th. of April 1943. My father was one ...

Private Israel Philip S (Service #: 37639720) died on 1944-12-25
Chris Bloemberg 8 years ago

Dear Miss Scott,

I'm Chris Bloemberg from the Netherlands. In 2014 I visited the Colville ...

RAF Bomber Command 231 Lancasters attacked the Lützkendorf oil refinery 9 April 1945
Johnny Saunderson 8 years ago

Bear with in mind that Lutzkendorf is today called Krumpa.

The 40 Sqdn left from Alconbury at 1941-03-24 at 19:40. Loc or duty Berlin
Stephen Billyeald 8 years ago

Peter Billyeald joined the RAFVR in 1938 at the age of 20. He learned to fly at Tollerton Aerodrome ...

Avro Lancaster III (NE124 OF-J) on a mission to Prouville on 1944-06-25
Guillaume Rault 8 years ago

Hey i'm surprised to discover this post, i have a contact with family of crew on this plane.

Vickers Wellington Ic (T2912 BL-S) on a mission to Wilhelmshaven on 1941-01-17
Stephen Billyeald 8 years ago

Eleven Wellingtons of 40 Squadron were detailed to attack Wilhelmshaven. One of these (T2514 BL-D) ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (P4908 BL-) on a mission to Chartres on 1940-08-15
Stephen Billyeald 8 years ago

The operation on Chartres aerodrome was on the night of 15/16 August 1940 and two 40 Squadron Blenheims ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (L9326 BL-) on a mission to Emden on 1940-08-31
Stephen Billyeald 8 years ago

This was an attack on shipping in Emden docks by three Blenheims. One attacked the target, one failed ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (L8827 BL-) on a mission to Saint-Valery-sur-Somme on 1940-06-05
Stephen Billyeald 8 years ago

This was an attack on troop concentrations near St Valery sur Somme during the battle of France.

Bristol Blenheim IV (L8796 BL-) on a mission to Germany on 1940-09-02
Stephen Billyeald 8 years ago

This was an attack on Nordenheim by three Blenheims. L8796 BL-C piloted by P/O Whitehead crashed ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (L8757 BL-) on a mission to Germany on 1940-09-03
Stephen Billyeald 8 years ago

This was an attack on Schlebusch by two Blenheims. L8757 piloted by Flt/Sgt Broadhurst crashed into the ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (R3609 BL-) on a mission to Chartres on 1940-08-15
Stephen Billyeald 8 years ago

The operation on Chartres aerodrome was on the night of 15/16 August 1940 and two Blenheims from ...

The 454 Sqdn left from Feltwell at 1943-02-26 at 14:00
Stephen Billyeald 8 years ago

The Ventura operation mentioned at the top of this page and involving S/L Dale was actually with 464 ...

Ventura B-34/B-37/PV-1/PV-2 II (AJ188 SB-U) on a mission to Cherbourg on 1943-01-21
Stephen Billyeald 8 years ago

This was a Circus operation designed to bring out German fighters to be engaged by British fighters from ...

Ventura B-34/B-37/PV-1/PV-2 II (AE876 SB-N) on a mission to Cherbourg on 1943-01-21
Stephen Billyeald 8 years ago

This was a Circus operation designed to bring out German fighters to be engaged by British fighters from ...

Ventura B-34/B-37/PV-1/PV-2 I (AE781 SB-M) on a mission to France on 1943-02-02
Stephen Billyeald 8 years ago

The target for this raid was St Omer aerodrome. The operation involved 12 aircraft and was led by my ...

3525 Ordnance Medium Automotive Maintenance Company stayed at Sandbach Cheshire on 13 april 1944
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Hope to hear! Please contact: info at backtonormandy dot org

3525 Ordnance Medium Automotive Maintenance Company stayed at Sandbach Cheshire on 13 april 1944
Nedra Wilcoxson 8 years ago

i HAVE A DETAILED COMPANY HISTORY OF THE 3525TH ORDNANCE MEDIUM AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE COMPANY. I ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (R3609 BL-) on a mission to Chartres on 1940-08-15
Stephen Billyeald 8 years ago

In fact Blenheim R3609 was piloted by my father PO Peter Billyeald on 14th August 1940. It was his ...

Flight of Mustang III FX986 and Squadron Leader E L Joyce on 1944-06-17
John Stackhouse 8 years ago

Ernest Leslie Joyce DFM was leading six 122 squadron aircraft on an armed reconnaissance. He was a ...

3395 Quartermaster Truck Company stayed at Westonbirt, Gloucestershire on 29 august 1944
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Do you know where the 3395th was attached to?

3395 Quartermaster Truck Company stayed at Westonbirt, Gloucestershire on 29 august 1944
Gary Hall 8 years ago

Fred ,do you have anymore information on the 3395th quartermaster truck company? My uncle James was in ...

3395 Quartermaster Truck Company stayed at Westonbirt, Gloucestershire on 29 august 1944
Gary Hall 8 years ago

I just have my dad's discharge papers with his unit and WW2 victory medal

3395 Quartermaster Truck Company stayed at Westonbirt, Gloucestershire on 29 august 1944
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Do you have more info or photos, Gary?

3395 Quartermaster Truck Company stayed at Westonbirt, Gloucestershire on 29 august 1944
Gary Hall 8 years ago

My dad served in this unit in WW2

Flight of Hurricane I N2431 and Flying Officer B J Wicks on 1940-05-22
Tim Benke 8 years ago

FO BJ Wicks is remembered in The Miracle of Dunkirk by Walter Lord (p 251). Other details ...

Technician Fifth Grade Biernacki Matthew H (Service #: 06976468) died on 1944-06-06
Rich Largent 8 years ago

We visited the cemetery last May and placed a rose on his grave. My father was a Combat Engineer ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB402 LQ-M) on a mission to Zeitz on 1945-01-17
Ken Webb 8 years ago

I am delighted to find this. I did so by typing in my uncle's Lancaster ID number - LQ-M PB 402. Harry ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb AB183 and Sergeant Taylor on 1942-03-24
John (Dusty) Miller 8 years ago

Spitfire VB Serial No. AB183 was built at Eastliegh and first flew on 25th November 1941. It flew ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ939 C8-M) on a mission to Osnabruck on 1944-12-07
Kate hart 8 years ago

Hi Richard goldby
I'm a descendant of James Morris who was also on board.

Vickers Wellington III (BK367 EX-U) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1943-02-07
Rod Edwardson 8 years ago

Great site and info! Back in 2001, I found Leonard Switzer's service bracelet while metal detecting ...

Flight of Beaufighter VI V8460 and Flight Sergeant M M Robertson on 1943-08-15

D.Robertson 8 years ago

My grandfather was the pilot of this aircraft. It was shot down over Normandy by an unknown aircraft ...

Avro Lancaster I (HK627 LS-F) on a mission to Witten on 1944-12-11
Steve Garratt 8 years ago

Crew on this mission were
F/O R F Marsh; Sgt J Swainston;
F/Sgt V Stuckey, RAAK,
F/O ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM447 WS-K) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-01-21

Robert Chappell 8 years ago

Thank you for the work you do to keep alive the memory of the brave aircrews of WW2. My uncle, Albert ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib R7771 and Warrant Officer F W Cuthbertson on 1945-02-28
Piet Snellen 8 years ago

Hawker Typhoon
182 Squadron RAF
Serialnr. R7774
Departed from Airfield B 78 Eindhoven ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib SW415 and Flight Lieutenant J H Taylor on 1945-02-28
Piet Snellen 8 years ago

Flight Lieutenant Pilot Jack Hardy Taylor
Servicenr. 123032
Died on 28-02-1945
Age 21 ...

Typhoon Ib PD477 lost at Sevenum (Kevelaersedijk) on 12-10-1944 (SGLO ref: T4526)
Piet Snellen 8 years ago

Hawker Typhoon Mk 1B
182 Squadron RAF
Serialnr. PD477
Departed from Airfield B 78 ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND423 LQ-K) on a mission to Braunschweig on 1944-01-15

Dave Lane 8 years ago

My uncle, Sgt Eric A Lane, was the flight engineer on this crew that crashed near the village of ...

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (N1497 ZA-B) on a mission to Milano on 1940-08-16
Kevin Fisher 8 years ago

Wreckage from a downed Whitlley bomber on the 16th August 1940. Found by the Father a very good friend ...

Halifax lost at Horst - Venray (cafe De Oude Lind) on 12-03-1943 (SGLO ref: T2110)
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Bedankt Piet. Wederom en waardevolle aanvulling!

Halifax lost at Horst - Venray (cafe De Oude Lind) on 12-03-1943 (SGLO ref: T2110)
Piet Snellen 8 years ago

In dit bericht staat de foto van:
This message contains the photo of:
Flight Sergeant ...

Halifax lost at Horst - Venray (cafe De Oude Lind) on 12-03-1943 (SGLO ref: T2110)
Piet Snellen 8 years ago

In bovenstaand bericht staan foto's van resp.
The above message contains photos of respectively.

Halifax lost at Horst - Venray (cafe De Oude Lind) on 12-03-1943 (SGLO ref: T2110)
Piet Snellen 8 years ago

Story of the crash of the Handley Page Halifax HR692 ZA-R (English version)

Handley ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib PD569 and Warrant Officer J P Dewar on 1945-01-13
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Great job for Canadian Air Force in WWII Francois Dutil!

Typhoon lost at Sevenum (vicinity of) on 10-02-1945 (SGLO ref: T5235A)
Piet Snellen 8 years ago

Story of the crash.
Operation Veritable, the British advance to Wesel, made it necessary to move ...

Avro Lancaster I (W4931 EM-U) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-03-30
kevin gast 8 years ago

unfortunatley the bomb aimer of this crew passed away on the 4.1.18 age 96 ,gerald v eld , gerry ...

Hampden lost at Sevenum on 11-07-1940 (SGLO ref: T0747)
Piet Snellen 8 years ago

On July11 - 1940, the English 144 Squadron was ordered to bomb targets in Mönchengladbach. The squadron ...

Staff sergeant Warner Carl L (Service #: 35329153) died on 1944-06-19
Ron Ammons 8 years ago

Carl L. Warner landed at Utah Beach with the 313th Regiment of the 79th Infantry Division on June 14.

Captain Walters Francis L (Service #: O1283881) died on 1944-06-28
Ron Ammons 8 years ago

Captain Francis "Toots" Walters was a member of Company L, 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry ...

Staff sergeant Mc Mahon James H (Service #: 37190279) died on 1944-06-12
Ron Ammons 8 years ago

James H. Mc Mahon, Company C, 2nd Platoon, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division was my ...

Staff sergeant Mc Mahon James H (Service #: 37190279) died on 1944-06-12
Ron Ammons 8 years ago

James Mc Mahon of C Company, 2nd Platoon, 357th Infantry Division, 90th Infantry Division was my ...

Colonel Sheehy John W (Service #: O-012297) died on 1944-06-15
Ron Ammons 8 years ago

Colonel Sheehy of the 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division was killed when his jeep was ...

Private First Class Lisius Domnick (Service #: 37171286) died on 1944-06-12
Ron Ammons 8 years ago

My father fought beside Private Lisius in Company C, 2nd Platoon, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN538 and Flight Lieutenant T A Bugg on 1944-06-12
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Bugg was shot down and killed by flak on 12 August in Typhoon MN687 while bombing the Orne river ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib PD564 and Warrant Officer B Propas on 1945-02-10
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Typhoon PD564 (coded 5V-M).
Pilot was R/164360 WO Bud Propas. Suffered severe burns and broken ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN345 and Flying Officer J A Brown on 1944-11-06
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

J/28760 F/O J.A. Brown, bailed out of Typhoon MN345 (coded 5V-G) over Deventer NL. Captured, POW.

Flight of Typhoon Ib MP152 and Flying Officer G W Hewson on 1944-09-09
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Pilot was J/21152 F/O G.W. Hewson RCAF - Parachuted - Captured - POW
Typhoon MP152
Hit ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN765 and Flying Officer A J Royce on 1944-10-05
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Pilot J/21959 F/O Royce Allen Johns 439 Sqd RCAF - KIA
Aircraft hit by flak and exploded when ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JR500 and Flying Officer R N McDonald on 1944-11-03
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

The aircraft participated in a a mock dog-fight. The aircraft stalled in a tight turn, hit a house and ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib PD451 and Flying Officer A W Saunders on 1945-03-22
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Typhoon PD451 (5V-A)
F/O A.W. (Adam) Saunders service number J/37015

Tire burst on ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN424 and Flying Officer W Kubicki on 1945-01-22
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Typhoon MN424. Engine trouble on RTB. Successful crash landing. Aircraft later repaired.

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN424 and Flying Officer W Kubicki on 1945-01-22
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

F/O Kubicki service number J/25140

Flight of Typhoon Ib MP136 and Flying Officer R V Smith on 1944-10-22
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Pilot service number J/27992

Flight of Typhoon Ib MP136 and Flying Officer R V Smith on 1944-10-22
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Typhoon MP136

Typhoon lost at Sevenum (vicinity of) on 10-02-1945 (SGLO ref: T5235A)
Piet Snellen 8 years ago

Date: February 10th 1945
Place of the crash: Sevenum, Ulfterhoek
Co-ordinate (Approximately) ...

Typhoon lost at Sevenum (L) on 02-02-1945 (SGLO ref: T5183)
Piet Snellen 8 years ago

Photo of Fl/Lt Bernard Stephen Lyons' gravestone at Venray War Cemetery in The Netherlands. Grave ...

Typhoon lost at Sevenum (L) on 02-02-1945 (SGLO ref: T5183)
Piet Snellen 8 years ago

Photo of Fl /Lt Bernard Stephen Lyons

Flight of Typhoon Ib RB435 and Flight Lieutenant W G Davis on 1945-03-30
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Hit by flak near Osnabrück Germany on what was supposed to be the last mission of his combat tour.

Flight of Typhoon Ib PD492 and Flight Sergeant W A Wright on 1944-12-24
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Accidently shot down by USAAC P-47 Thunderbolt

Flight of Typhoon Ib PD478 and Flight Lieutenant C A Lambert on 1944-12-15
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

From the book "The RCAF overseas the 6th year" page 263: "...strafed a train between Wesel and Dorsten.

Flight of Typhoon Ib PD465 and Flying Officer R W Vokey on 1944-09-24
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Flew into ground during an attack 3 miles North of Oosterhout NL.

Flight of Typhoon Ib PD459 and Flying Officer J D Sweeney on 1944-12-26
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Pilot did NOT die. He made a chrasg landing on his home field with a stalled engine following ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MP151 and Flight Lieutenant B P Swingler on 1945-02-22
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Lured into a flak trap by a slow moving Luftwaffe transport aircraft. Shot down. (Source "The RCAF ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN791 and Warrant Officer S A Church on 1944-12-29
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Additional info. Aircraft was shot down when his flight was attacked by 10+ Bf-109s and FW-190s.

Flight of Typhoon Ib MP134 and Squadron Leader R G Crosby on 1945-01-22
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

"...on January 22nd, the Wildcats losing F/O Frank Skelly, and the Westmount Squadron reporting that ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN870 and Flying Officer M P Laycock on 1944-10-28
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Shot down by flak, crashed at Twello NL.

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN791 and Warrant Officer S A Church on 1944-12-29
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Service number R/87186

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN663 and Flying Officer A R Brown on 1944-06-23
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Pilot did not die, he bailed and returned to his unit.
Hit by flak.

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN581 and Flying Officer D G Cleghorn on 1945-04-02
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Service number J/23864

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN464 and Flying Officer F McD Thomas on 1944-07-08
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Hit by flak and crashed near St. Germain, south-west of Tilly (France) (source RCAF OVERSEAS)

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN379 and Pilot Officer W G McBride on 1944-10-02
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Initials are W.C. (not W.G.). Service number is J/27654. Pilot did not die, he evaded.
Citation ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN375 and Flying Officer M J A Cote on 1944-09-28
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Service number J/14529

Stirling lost at Sevenum (Bedelaarspad) on 02-10-1942 (SGLO ref: T1861)
Piet Snellen 8 years ago

Please find enclosed the fourth crew member
Flight Sergeant Air Observer Robert McIntyre

Stirling lost at Sevenum (Bedelaarspad) on 02-10-1942 (SGLO ref: T1861)
Piet Snellen 8 years ago

Please find enclosed photos of three crew members
* Squadron Leader / Pilot Roy Greenslade,
* ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN310 and Flying Officer R O Moen on 1944-08-12
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Pilot's name was MOEN (not Moon).
Ronald Olaf Moen J/22034

Flight of Typhoon Ib JR521 and Flight Lieutenant I W Smith on 1944-08-08
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Pilot survived

Flight of Typhoon Ib JR264 and Flying Officer P J Elfner on 1944-04-10
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

F/O Paul James Elfner, S/N J/22281

Flight of Typhoon Ib PD503 and Flying Officer R W Keller on 1945-01-01
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Shot apart on take off from B.78 Eindhoven on the morning of January 1, 1945 at the opening of the ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib RB285 and Flight Lieutenant D J Heard on 1945-03-02
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Typhoon RB285

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN555 and Flying Officer V E McMann on 1944-10-18
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Typhoon MN555 coded F3-Z. Belly landed behind enemy lines, captures, made POW.
Pilot J/13598 ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MP128 and Flying Officer F R F Skelly on 1945-01-22
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Typhoon was MP128

B-24J-5-FO - c/n 3026 - #42-51495 lost at NO Polder - Kavel F84/85 on 24-02-1945 SGLO-ref: T5306
Peter Murray 8 years ago

Is there a better resolution version of this photo? I can't quite read the nose art.

Thanks ...

The 405 Sqdn left from Gransden Lodge at 1944-06-11 at 23:26. Loc or duty Versailles
Gord Stronach 8 years ago

Detailed account of the loss of of Lancaster ND352 and fate of the crew. An excellent 48 page ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (L8834 BL-) on a mission to Arras on 1940-05-22
Penny Whittle 8 years ago

Laura Grove, My Family are very keen to communicate with you as your Grandfather was the pilot when my ...

Vickers Wellington X (HZ481 QO-W) on a mission to Koln on 1943-07-04
Dirkx Hubert 8 years ago

The crew on Wellington X (HZ481 QO-W):
Pilot - Sgt Patrick Kelly Chambers RCAF (R/96292), sister ...

Vickers Wellington III (BK281 QT-M) on a mission to Aachen on 1942-10-06
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Flight Sergeant K S Nicholls was the only survivor of the crash of Wellington BK281 QT-M in Dartmoor.

The 142 Sqdn left from Grimsby at 1942-10-06 at 18:57
Fred Vogels 8 years ago

Flight Sergeant K S Nicholls was the only survivor of the crash of Wellington BK281 QT-M in Dartmoor.

Mosquito lost at Laren (Veldkampseweg) (Gld) on 30-10-1944 (SGLO ref: T4600)
Mike Hillier 8 years ago

Navigator/Wireless Operator, Flight Sergeant Peter Frederick John Copp. Mosquito Aircraft XIX MM628 ...

Flight of Mustang I AM128 and Flying Officer J C Low on 1944-06-08
cris george 8 years ago

And there is also http://www.luftwaffe.cz/vogt.html who maybe shared his 168 SQDN Mustang. See his ...

Flight of Mustang I AM128 and Flying Officer J C Low on 1944-06-08
cris george 8 years ago

http://www.luftwaffe.cz/lang.html Please see kill #146 " 5 km NW of Caen. Neither Hoffman's nor ...

Flight of Mustang Ia AG533 and Flying Officer W T McKeown on 1942-08-19
Alex Greenland 8 years ago

NZ405607 F.O. / Flt Lt William Trevor McKeown (Trevor was the name he went by), RNZAF, was shot down ...

Vickers Wellington Ic (P9272 OJ-A) crashed on a mission to Kiel on 1940-08-28
Rob 8 years ago

My uncle was pilot officer Maurice Butt, thank you for this article

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN298 and Flying Officer R C Getty on 1944-06-16
Francois Dutil 8 years ago

Aircraft shot down by Bf-109 of 10/JG26 flown by Oblt Schauder.
Pilot was R.C. Getty (F/O RCAF) ...

Franz Ernst van Kampen 1942-10-20
Pim Kraan 8 years ago

Franz was my uncle. I never met him, because he was executed long before I was born. In the early ...

Flight of Spitfire IX TA795 and Squadron Leader G W Scott on 1945-03-09
john 8 years ago

Scott did not die on this mission and the aircraft was damaged but returned to base. I know this ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (L8834 BL-) on a mission to Arras on 1940-05-22
Laura Grove 8 years ago

Hi, I'm R H Jacoby's granddaughter. We have some of his letters from his time as a POW and service ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED987 SR-A) on a mission to Bochum on 1943-06-13

Chris Gadd 8 years ago

My first cousin (once removed was also on this flight I believe. Flight Sergeant Ronald Vincent ...

2106 Ordnance Ammunition Battalion, 1916 Ordnance Ammunition Company stayed at Earsham Norfolk on 10 june 1944

Robert Farman 8 years ago

Readers may be interested to see these links about the 1916th Ordnance Ammunition Company at Earsham ...

Short Stirling I (W7508 OJ-D) on a mission to Essen on 1942-06-06
Piet Snellen 8 years ago

Stirling bij Sluizen

Tijdens de nacht van 5/6 juni 1942 is het weerom de stad Essen die ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb EP114 and Pilot Officer C H Bavis on 1944-06-10

Stacey Milliner (nee Bavis) 8 years ago

My father, Charles (Chuck) H Bavis was shot down and was able to find a ride back to England on a ...

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z6866 DY-) on a mission to Hannover on 1941-07-26
Rob Benfield 9 years ago

The pilot of this flight was Sgt H G Benfield

Flight of Spitfire IX MJ454 and Flight Lieutenant H J Meharry on 1944-08-05
christina burgess 9 years ago

I was recently in Brittany with my husband in a small coastal town called Lezardrieux. At Lezardrieux ...

The 75 Sqdn left from Mepal at 1944-05-28 at 00:45. Loc or duty Aachen
Jan Field-Dodgson 9 years ago

The pilot of ND802 'The Flying Scotsman' was Sergeant Francis Alexander Scott NZ 421105. Fl/Sergeant ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND624 PM-F) crashed at Sistig on 1944-05-25
Julie Carlyle 9 years ago

I have just found my Uncle William D Kirton on this site. So pleased they have been remembered.

Avro Lancaster III (DV201 DX-M) on a mission to Mannheim on 1943-09-24
Stephen Austen 9 years ago

My uncle, Frank John Austen was also killed in this aircraft (Avro Lancaster III (DV201 DX-M) on the ...

The 78 Sqdn left from Linton on Ouse at 1943-02-04 at 18:15
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

You don't see often photos of airplane crashes with the victims beside the airplane. In a way it ...

Flight of Mosquito VI PZ186 and Squadron Leader R N Chudleigh on 1944-08-04
Sarah Chudleigh 9 years ago

Squadron Leader RN Chudleigh wasn't killed during this duty. The flight was shot down and his ...

Flight of Spitfire IX MH935 and Sergeant C J Aldred on 1944-06-16
Michael Aldred 9 years ago

C J Aldred was my father. On 16 June 1944 he was escorting Mitchell bombers - target Alencon. His ...

Flight of Spitfire IX MJ343 and Major K C Kuhlman on 1944-09-01
Gina Lopes (nee Kuhlmann) 9 years ago

I am Major KC Kuhlmann's granddaughter. My father and uncle can probably help with a bit more information ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ939 C8-M) on a mission to Osnabruck on 1944-12-07
Richard Goldby 9 years ago

Flt Lt J L Goldby is my father. He was 640 Sdn's bombing leader, and only joined the crew of MZ939 on ...

Fairey Battle I (K9189 GB-) on a mission to Sedan on 1940-05-13
David King 9 years ago

Hello,
My name is David King. My Uncle Sgt Gordon Atkinson flew with P/O Ridley and Aircraftman ...

13th/18th Royal Hussars support men of No. 4 Army Commando
Garry Vanscreech 9 years ago

13th/18th Royal Hussars support men of No. 4 Army Commando

Fantastic action photo. My ...

Vickers Wellington III (DF615 PT-) on a mission to Lorient on 1943-01-30
Carol Bevis 9 years ago

My Uncle Sergeant Wilfred Goode was lost on this flight. He was only 19. He was the wireless operator ...

733 Field Artillery Battalion, Battery C stayed at Denbigh Denbighshire on 20 may 1944
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

Thanks for sharing!

733 Field Artillery Battalion, Battery C stayed at Denbigh Denbighshire on 20 may 1944
Bob Davies 9 years ago

In 1944 the 733rd F.A.Battery arrived in Denbigh, North Wales. Five soldiers were billeted with ...

Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
George Arber 9 years ago

Ivor was my uncle and I remember meeting him when he came over to see my dad Arthur Arber. I can see ...

Flight of Hurricane I L1600 and Pilot Officer J D Ford on 1940-05-18
Trevor Baker 9 years ago

In June 1950, Squadron Leader [later Group Captain] James Dudley FORD (41917) signed the visitors ...

HF544 Wellington X HD-Q lost at IJsselmeer (near Dronten) on 26-06-1943 (SGLO ref: T2610)
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

There is no 100 percent evidence that this plane was the HF544. Read my article ...

HF544 Wellington X HD-Q lost at IJsselmeer (near Dronten) on 26-06-1943 (SGLO ref: T2610)
A.Green 9 years ago

Was the plain ever recovered? I'm related to one of the crew would like to know what happens after ...

Private First Class Arnett Zeagle C (Service #: 38189794) died on 1944-08-28

Dana Puddy 9 years ago

I visited the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France in July of 2017. Our tour ...

Flight of Hurricane P3067 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-09-02
Pieter Mantel 9 years ago

Dear Fred,
Details of this flight and pilot can be found at: http://www.bbm.org.uk/airmen/BaileyJCLD.htm

Flight of Hurricane I P2885 and Sergeant R J W Brown on 1940-06-06
nicholas brown 9 years ago

This is my grandfather. He was shot down over ABBEVILLE escorting Blenheim bombers. any further ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED973 HW-D) on a mission to Oberhausen on 1943-06-15
Eric Vervoordeldonk 9 years ago

In our neigherhood the plane has crashed, please visit https://www.tracesofwar.com/sights/15831/Memorial-Lancaster-ED-973-Grashoek.htm ...

Spitfire lost at Bemmel (Over-Betuwe) on 27-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4404)
David Sargeant 9 years ago

This aircraft, a Spitfire LF IX e, was piloted by my late father, then F/Sgt. Edward (Ted) Sargeant of ...

Handley Page Halifax VII (NP683 OW-M) on a mission to Metz on 1944-06-29
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

Hoping for any details that can be published. Photo, crew members, their story, etc

Handley Page Halifax VII (NP683 OW-M) on a mission to Metz on 1944-06-29
Matthew Logan 9 years ago

What kind of information are you looking for? I am one of PNJ Logan's sons.

Blenheim lost at Babberich on 14-04-1940 (SGLO ref: T0015)
Karl Lusink 9 years ago

Blenheim L-9465 crashed near Beekseweg 33 (het Kwartier) between Babberich and Beek (Gld). The picture ...

The 57 Sqdn left from Rosieres-en-Santerre at 1940-04-14 at an unknown time. Loc or duty Reconnaisance
Karl Lusink 9 years ago

This is not a picture of the wreckage of Blenheim L-9465! The pictures shows the wreckage of Hampden ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP846 and Squadron Leader P W Lefevre on 1944-02-06
Neil Workl 9 years ago

P.w lefevre's Typhoon was leading an attack against an enemy minesweeper off the coast at Abwr Wrach ...

Flight of Mustang III FB208 and Flying Officer C P Ashworth on 1944-08-03
vincent ashworth 9 years ago

I am the younger and last surviving brother of Corran Perry Ashworth. In June 2006 a memorial stone to ...

Private First Class Borowski Raymond H (Service #: 33145200) died on 1945-07-05
Esther 9 years ago

Raymond did not die on the 7th of July 1945 but on the 19th of June 1944

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP688 and Flight Lieutenant P Langston on 1944-10-24
Bertjan Kers 9 years ago

Dutch newspaper Echo van het Zuiden (june 1961) mentions that Langston's Typhoon was hit by flak ...

Manchester I (L7380 ) on a mission to Berlin on 1941-09-08
Chris Davies 9 years ago

The aircraft code was EM( )W.
After being hit by a nightfighter one of the engines ran hot ...

The 97 Sqdn left from an unknown RAF station at 1943-10-09 at an unknown time. Loc or duty Ground
Paul Wolfenden 9 years ago

My grandfather log book from Oct 43 shows him as the wireless op with ruches crew doing 4 flights ...

Private First Class Engelke Ralph E W (Service #: 37194454) died on 1944-06-11
Shannon 9 years ago

I would love to see the picture of Ralph and his platoon. He would have been my Great Uncle. ...

Stirling lost at Megen (Diedense Uiterdijk) on 21-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4237)
Ray Dunn 9 years ago

Flying Officer Alf Farren was the pilot of Short Stirling Mark IV LJ823 L9-M on a re-supply drop ...

Flight of Hurricane I N2319 and Pilot Officer P P Woods-Scawen on 1940-05-17
Michael Howlett 9 years ago

N2319 was indeed lost oversea during battle. However the pilot was Group Captain Michael J Howlett ...

Vickers Wellington III (DF639 AA-) on a mission to Osnabruck on 1942-10-07
Kevin Regan 9 years ago

Wellington DF639 75 Squadron 6/7 October 1942 Osnabruck
Shot down by a Lichtenstein radar equipped ...

Flight of Hurricane I P3940 and Squadron Leader J A G Gordon on 1940-08-18
Damon Anderson 9 years ago

Arthur (Pete) Gordon was my Great Uncle,

He was born in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, on March ...

B-17 lost at Eygelshoven (L) on 14-10-1943 (SGLO ref: T2971)
wim slangen 9 years ago

Wie meer wil weten moet hier verder lezen ...

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z6470 EY-G) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1941-03-28
Piet Snellen 9 years ago

Photo of Peter John Hoad

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z6470 EY-G) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1941-03-28
Piet Snellen 9 years ago

Proces Verbaal m.b.t. de crash

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z6470 EY-G) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1941-03-28
Piet Snellen 9 years ago

Grave of Kenneth Seager

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z6470 EY-G) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1941-03-28
Piet Snellen 9 years ago

Grave of Jack Mitchell

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z6470 EY-G) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1941-03-28
Piet Snellen 9 years ago

Grave of Alan Mills

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z6470 EY-G) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1941-03-28
Piet Snellen 9 years ago

Grave of Ernest Grunsell

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z6470 EY-G) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1941-03-28
Piet Snellen 9 years ago

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Mk V Z6470, Code EY-G,
...

Stirling lost at Sevenum (Bedelaarspad) on 02-10-1942 (SGLO ref: T1861)
Piet Snellen 9 years ago

Dear Sir,

Thank you very much for your comment.
I will pass on your message to the ...

Stirling lost at Sevenum (Bedelaarspad) on 02-10-1942 (SGLO ref: T1861)
Piet Snellen 9 years ago

On October 2017 a memorial will be unveiled at the spot of the crash of the Shorts Stirling OJ-N.

Private First Class Zortman Ralph L (Service #: 39102306) died on 1944-08-28
Mary Zortman 9 years ago

We visited Ralph at the American Cemetery in October of 2016. Our last name is Zortman as well so we ...

Flight of Spitfire IX ML215 and Flight Lieutenant J K Kurowski on 1944-05-21
John Kurowski 9 years ago

Rest in peace dad

Manchester I (L7316 EM-U) on a mission to Koln on 1941-09-01
Mehdi Schneyders 9 years ago

Good morning Mister Vogels,

My name is Mehdi Schneyders, I am a colored Belgian - South ...

Handley Page Halifax III (LW429 KW-R) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1944-03-01
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

Als 11 jähriger Bub habe ich den Absturz erlebt und bis heute mich damit befasst.

Absturz ...

Vickers Wellington X (HF542 AL-) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1943-06-12
Dale R Gray 9 years ago

My uncle F/O Ralph P Davies was the pilot of Wellington HF542 when it was shot down with the loss of ...

First Lieutenant Goodnow Charles J (Service #: O1109953) died on 1944-08-31
Don Waring 9 years ago

My uncle, Lt. Lawrence Waring, served in the 234th and was friends with Lt. Goodnow. Lt. Waring had ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND759 TL-R) on a mission to Friedrichshafen on 1944-04-28
Joel 9 years ago

This is my great grandfathers plane. Robert graham Peter piloted this. Any more pics.

Flight of Mustang I AG587 and Flying Officer H E Walters on 1943-10-17
Nina Perrott 9 years ago

Hi there Karen and the WW2 History Europe crew,

My names Nina, I am currently creating ...

Avro Lancaster II (ED799 WS-G) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1943-04-23
Hugh Bland 9 years ago

The information regarding ED799, is according to my research incorrect. On 23 April 1943 this aircraft ...

Second Lieutenant Plagge Harold W (Service #: O1016609) died on 1944-06-09
Peter Brewer 9 years ago

A statement from a family member about Harold's time in Normandy: Harold had to poke his head out ...

Stirling lost at Sevenum (Bedelaarspad) on 02-10-1942 (SGLO ref: T1861)
Ade Barker 9 years ago

The story concerning the return of the ring is quite correct. I knew Ernest Moore's mother who lived ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib SW525 and Flight Lieutenant J H McCullough on 1945-04-23
Peter W. Pau 9 years ago

Further information:

- Flight Lieutenant J.H. McCullough's service number is J-16210.

Flight of Beaufighter VI MM838 with Sanders and Summers on 1944-08-31
David Kirby-Smith 9 years ago

Cecil John SANDERS was my uncle. He was the brother of my mother, Gwenith Mary SANDERS.
I was ...

Private First Class Curry Arthur J (Service #: 34871705) died on 1944-08-27
Keltoum Rowland 9 years ago

Will never forget your sacrifice, sir.

Sergeant Sanson Dewey C (Service #: 14010823) died on 1944-08-22
Johnnye Sanson 9 years ago

Hello,

This is my Dad's uncle. I am in position of the flag that was presented to the ...

Private First Class Wolf George W (Service #: 32251467) died on 1944-06-22
Beth Dunlop 9 years ago

Was on a tour of the Normandy American Cemetery and we were each given a rose to place on a grave. I ...

Private First Class Lipham Bryant H (Service #: 34331902) died on 1944-06-06
Bonnie Farley 9 years ago

I would like all information you can give me and if there is any of the men still alive that might ...

Private Lawruk Anthony (Service #: 36626016) died on 1944-06-20
Mike Vukson 9 years ago

Private Lawruk's son, Robert Lawruk, serves as a federal court security officer at the United States ...

Flight of Boston III W8374 and Pilot Officer R D Pegram on 1942-05-30
P 9 years ago

This plane was brought down over Deleen Holland, unfortunately only 1 member of the crew survived

Handley Page Halifax II (W7654 DY-Q) on a mission to Bremen on 1942-06-26
Andrea 9 years ago

Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Bernard Wright was my father's cousin, My grandmother and his mother ...

Flight of Mosquito VI PZ397 and Wing Commander J C Wickett on 1945-02-22
Holly Smith Pashniak 9 years ago

J.C. Wickett was my Grampa, any info much appreciated! [email protected]

Mosquito lost at Renswoude - Veenendaal on 28-05-1944 (SGLO ref: T3732)
Jan de Vries 9 years ago

This plane was probably shot down by the mosquito flomn by Bob Bayley. I have a report written by ...

Flight of Mustang I FX940 and Sergeant C D Russell on 1944-05-19
Guy Russell 9 years ago

Cecil Russell was my great uncle. I would love to know any more details if anyone has them.

Flight of Hurricane II Z2704 and Sergeant L H Bartlett on 1941-03-18
M Dyke 9 years ago

On March 17th/18th 1941 Bartlett was shot down over Chiddingly, East Sussex, in Hurricane Z 2704. He ...

Flight of Blenheim IF L6684 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-09-07
Roger Kay 9 years ago

The pilot was Sgt Albert Frederick Charles Saunders, killed on landing the aircraft. He was only ...

Second Lieutenant Olson Clair S (Service #: O1319225) died on 1945-07-05
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

I am looking forward to your info and perhaps photos. I know a little bit of Les Fleurs de la Mémoire.

Second Lieutenant Olson Clair S (Service #: O1319225) died on 1945-07-05
Nathalie Ahués 9 years ago

Hello, I am a member of the French association Les Fleurs de la Mémoire, which goal is to honor ...

Flight of Mosquito VI N878 and Warrant Officer T Harris on 1944-08-31
Tony Brigden 9 years ago

Hello, The pilot of this aircraft is my Grandfather. If you would like any further information. please ...

Vickers Wellington X (HZ521 AL-) on a mission to Wuppertal on 1943-06-25
Cathy O'Leary 9 years ago

Thank you so much for posting. My Great Uncle was part of this crew and am looking for any and ...

Avro Lancaster I (PB723 9J-W) on a mission to Gdynia on 1944-12-19
Adam Czajka 9 years ago

Thank you so much to all who helped to free my home town, Gdynia Poland! The air raids were necessarry ...

Private Shuping Conley M (Service #: 34433431) died on 1945-01-17
L Long/Tarboro, NC 9 years ago

While visiting Normandy on April 9, 20017 I placed a rose on private Shuping's. grave site to thank him ...

903 Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company stayed at Freeland House Oxfordshire on 22 august 1944
Ernest Copenhaver 9 years ago

My father was with the 903 Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company (HAMS) through out the war.

Flight of Spitfire XIV RN212 and Flight Lieutenant P E Sibeth on 1945-04-11
Brendan Sibeth 9 years ago

PE sibeth was my grandfather. Definitely did not die in that crash

Hampden lost at Breedenbroek (gem. Gendringen) on 06-08-1941 (SGLO ref: T1160)
Ronald Lubbers 9 years ago

The exact location of the crash is : Den Dam, Breedenbroek (Gemeente Gendringen)

The 156 Sqdn left from Warboys at 1944-01-02 at 00:33. Loc or duty Berlin
Ralph Alvarez 9 years ago

I have dug up Flight Lieutenant MS Fletcher ID tag whilst working as a landscape gardener, after ...

Halifax lost at Spijk (gem. Herwen and Aerdt) on 17-06-1944 (SGLO ref: T3808)
Peter 9 years ago

The graves of the crew can be found in Tolkamer (The Netherlands).

...

Vickers Wellington IC (X9635 ) on a mission to Germany on 1942-04-28
J-L Wilmet 9 years ago

For me, this plane crashed at Durnal (currently city Yvoir), between Dinant and Ciney, in the province ...

Private Justice Aldie Jr (Service #: 35201300) died on 1944-07-30
guest 9 years ago

He is my great uncle :(

575 Port Company Transportation Corps stayed at Southampton, Hampshire on 06 may 1945
H Brewer 9 years ago

My father served in this unit. According to his separation papers, They were there for thirteen ...

Flight Officer Loving Adrian R (Service #: T-122013) died on 1944-06-06
Robert Villa 9 years ago

A relative of my wife was married to Flight Officer Adrian Loving, and she was given his Purple Heart.

Flight of Mosquito NFXIII MM511 and Squadron Leader A Parker-Rees on 1944-07-17
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

Looking forward to your info, photos, if any.

Flight of Mosquito NFXIII MM511 and Squadron Leader A Parker-Rees on 1944-07-17
Daniel Hill 9 years ago

A small update- S/L Alistair Parker Rees was a flight commander at 96sqn at the time of this incident ...

Flight of Mosquito NFXIII MM511 and Squadron Leader A Parker-Rees on 1944-07-17
Daniel Hill 9 years ago

Hi,

quite incorrect Im afraid. Sqn Ldr Alaister Parker-Rees, ex-96 and 501sqn was not ...

Halifax lost at Buurse (achter woonhuis F16) on 13-05-1943 (SGLO ref: T2280)
Raymond Westendorp 9 years ago

Hallo!!
Bij toeval kwam ik dit artikel tegen over dit adres f16 te buurse. Dit is het huis ...

Vickers Wellington III (X3701 SR-X) on a mission to Rostock on 1942-04-24
Denis Halls 9 years ago

F/Sgt RAFVR Ronald Victor George Dennis... wireless operator and gunner in Wellington III X3701 ...

Typhoon lost at Sevenum (L) on 02-02-1945 (SGLO ref: T5183)
Piet Snellen 9 years ago

Typhoon lost at Sevenum (L) on 02-02-1945

Plaats: Mariapeel, Gemeente Sevenum
Typhoon ...

Vickers Wellington IC (X9786 -F) on a mission to Bremen on 1942-09-14
Jan Halvorson 9 years ago

This plane was piloted by my mother's first cousin, volunteer RAF Pilot Officer Robert Leo Hage. ...

28 Infantry Division (USA) pushed on to Gathemo
Chris Arnold 9 years ago

My dad was in Gathemo, France. He was a heavy machine gunner with the 28th Division, 110th ...

Private Israel Philip S (Service #: 37639720) died on 1944-12-25
Evelyn Z. Scott 9 years ago

My father, Philip S. Israel, was killed on December 24, 1944, when his ship, the USS Leopoldville ...

Stirling lost at Sevenum (Bedelaarspad) on 02-10-1942 (SGLO ref: T1861)
Piet Snellen 9 years ago

I happened to find more information about squadronleader William Roy Greenslade.

S/L ...

Private Helfgott Fred A (Service #: 32697467) died on 1944-06-11
Heather 9 years ago

This man actually passed on June 11, 1944 so states his headstone. I visited a few weeks ago and his ...

Stirling lost at Sevenum (Bedelaarspad) on 02-10-1942 (SGLO ref: T1861)
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

Bemanning Short Stirling R9167 (Code O-N-J) 149 Squadron A.F.C. R.A.F., welke op 02 October 1942 ...

Private Uftring George A (Service #: 32415251) died on 1945-07-05
William Uftring 9 years ago

https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/find-a-grave-prod/photos/2014/245/56650954_1409751680.jpg

Handley Page Halifax III (HX230 BM-P) on a mission to Leipzig on 1944-02-20
Jessica 9 years ago

All men of this crew were lost when HX230 crashed near Markendorf, Germany in the early hours of ...

Private First Class Engelke Ralph E W (Service #: 37194454) died on 1944-06-11
Richard Hometchko 9 years ago

According to my father Ralph was his best friend in the service. He told me they were out running ...

Flight of Spitfire I X4320 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-10-04
Dirk Broer 9 years ago

http://www.bbm.org.uk/airmen/GilliesKM.htm

First Lieutenant O Connor Robert S (Service #: O-661542) died on 1943-07-04
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

http://fredvogels.com/ww2/support.html

Stirling lost at Sevenum (Bedelaarspad) on 02-10-1942 (SGLO ref: T1861)
Hans Steenmetz 9 years ago

Een bijzonder toevalligheid is dat die crash erg actueel is. Zoals u misschien (wel of niet) weet ...

Looking for info about Company B, 893 Tank Destroyer Battalion (SP) (USA)
Larry Becker 9 years ago

I have a camp group picture marked Co B 893 I picked at an estate sale
Please let me know if ...

First Lieutenant O Connor Robert S (Service #: O-661542) died on 1943-07-04
Jacky EMERY 9 years ago

Can you help me?- to be in touch with your web site? Thank you.

Technical Sergeant Kimmel Allen D (Service #: 39269640) died on 1944-07-18
Janton Barrineau 9 years ago

I am researching the life of this great american, almost lost to history! I have several of his ...

Stirling lost at Sevenum (Bedelaarspad) on 02-10-1942 (SGLO ref: T1861)
Piet Snellen 9 years ago

Translation in English of the story of the crash

On October 2, 1942 a four-engine British ...

Avro Lancaster I (PB644 9J-R) on a mission to Bohlen on 1945-03-06
RL McCusker 9 years ago

This record is wrong. My father was the pilot of this Lancaster and his correct name is Gordon Allan ...

Vickers Wellington III (BK360 JN-) on a mission to Emden on 1942-09-30
Murray Overbury 9 years ago

With a little extra sparetime now available to me, I'm spending time researching some of the aircraft ...

Flight of Whirlwind I P7044 and Wing Commander A H Donaldson on 1941-09-28
Philip Anthony Green 9 years ago

I came across the crash site of this Whirlwind during the weekend just gone (20.1 - 22.1.17) & I ...

Short Stirling I (BF396 AA-X) on a mission to Fallersleben on 1942-12-18
rod mountford 9 years ago

HI I also have a relative that was on BF 396 and was wondering were you got the picture from? Thanks ...

Stirling lost at Sevenum (Bedelaarspad) on 02-10-1942 (SGLO ref: T1861)
Piet Snellen 9 years ago

Inmiddels heb ik eveneens de gegevens van het zevende bemanningslid weten te traceren.
Het betreft ...

Stirling lost at Sevenum (Bedelaarspad) on 02-10-1942 (SGLO ref: T1861)
Piet Snellen 9 years ago

Bemanning Short Stirling R9167 (Code O-N-J) 149 Squadron A.F.C. R.A.F., welke op 02 October 1942 ...

Stirling lost at Sevenum (Bedelaarspad) on 02-10-1942 (SGLO ref: T1861)
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

Bedankt Piet voor je waardevolle aanvulling!

Stirling lost at Sevenum (Bedelaarspad) on 02-10-1942 (SGLO ref: T1861)
Piet Snellen 9 years ago

Op 2 oktober 1942 stortte een 4-motorige Engelse bommenwerper neer op een perceel bouwland van de ...

Hampden I (AD829 EQ-E) on a mission to Saarbrucken on 1942-08-29
pete stevens 9 years ago

Hampden 1 AD829 EQ-E Sgt P L Kemp POW. All other crew killed. Sgt S F Clark RAF. Sgt H Gregson RAF. Sgt ...

Hampden I (AD803 EQ-L) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1942-05-16
pete stevens 9 years ago

Hampden 1 AD803 EQ-L Sgt H J Copeman RCAF POW. the rest of the crew were Killed F/Sgt A A Smith RCAF.

Hampden lost at North Sea (N Terschelling) on 27-03-1942 (SGLO ref: T1459)
pete stevens 9 years ago

Hampden 1 All Crew Killed. Flt/Lt W B Brown RCAF. Sgt C D Dunn RCAF. Sgt R F Howell RAF. Sgt C Brown ...

Hampden lost at North Sea (N Terschelling) on 27-03-1942 (SGLO ref: T1460)
pete stevens 9 years ago

Hampden 1 L4140 EQ-B All Crew killed. P/O G F Beaver RNZAF. W/O G P McLean RCAF. Sgt S F Bentley RAF.

Hampden lost at North Sea (near Terschelling) on 27-03-1942 (SGLO ref: T1462)
pete stevens 9 years ago

Hampden1 AE219 EQ-R all Crew Killed. P/O W M Fraser RCAF. W/O A Jenkins RCAF. Sgt A F Trawford RAF. Sgt ...

Hampden lost at North Sea (NW Ameland) on 22-04-1942 (SGLO ref: T1492)
pete stevens 9 years ago

Hampden 1 AE237 EQ-X All crew Killed. Sgt A J McGregor RNZAF. F/Sgt R B Wilson RCAF. Sgt E A Corderoy ...

Hampden lost on the way back to the UK on 07-11-1941 (SGLO ref: T1325B)
pete stevens 9 years ago

Odd one this you have the date of the crash as 07/11/1941 the pilot as Sgt Dadson RCAF. It seems the ...

Hampden lost at Waddenzee (O Den Helder) on 22-07-1942 (SGLO ref: T1698)
pete stevens 9 years ago

Hampden 1 AT139 EQ-A Crew all Killed Sgt R Wishart RCAF. Sgt R S Doherty RCAF. P/O T R Ashton RAF. Sgt ...

Hampden lost at Winterwijk (East of Dorpbuurt) on 28-12-1941 (SGLO ref: T1368)
pete stevens 9 years ago

Hampden1 P1165 EQ-B Crew, P/O S B K Brackenbury RCAF POW. F/Sgt D W Thane RNZAF Killed. Sgt D T ...

Failed attack on Hanns Albin Rauter at Woeste Hoeve. 263 people murdered
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

Helmuth Seyffards was not a German soldier who refused to participate in the shooting. He was a Pole ...

Killings in Beurey-sur-Saulx, Robert-Espagne, Mogeville, Couvonges
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

What happened more than 70 years ago in the Saulx Valley (Meuse) is one of the least-known ...

Flight of Mustang III FB208 and Flying Officer C P Ashworth on 1944-08-03
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

Thanks for the update Coryn Spiers

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP600 and Flying Officer J F Cobbett on 1944-01-07
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

Adjusted, tnx Michel!

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP600 and Flying Officer J F Cobbett on 1944-01-07
Michel Lespagnol 9 years ago

Thanks to mention this Typhoon, however :

There is just a little problem with the place ...

The Massacre at Kontomari
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

Thanks for your contribution Michael Xenikakis

Short Stirling I (N6016 LS-G) on a mission to Hamburg on 1941-06-30
Boyne Annesley 9 years ago

My Dad was on this aircraft on this flight. It was shot down with the Pilot (one of Dad's best mates) ...

Flight of Mustang III FZ164 and Squadron Leader T H D Drinkwater on 1944-05-18
jgkf3734 9 years ago

The last letter of Sqd Leader T Drinkwater to his wife is featured in the final episode of the TV ...

Avro Lancaster I (LM179 WP-M) on a mission to Coupelle-Vieille on 1944-06-25
Pamela Byrne 9 years ago

Flight Sergeant H D Cawson who embarked on this mission was my father whose death occurred when I was ...

Avro Lancaster I (LM179 WP-M) on a mission to Coupelle-Vieille on 1944-06-25
Pamela Byrne 9 years ago

Flight Sergeant Hugh Desmond Cawson who embarked on this mission was my father whose death occurred when ...

Hal Baumgarten, Company B -116 inf.reg. - 29 inf.div.
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

R.I.P. Hal. Thanks!

P-38H - #42-67016 lost at Wanneperveen (Belt-Schutsloot) on 29-11-1943 (SGLO ref: T3132)
Rob 9 years ago

http://www.mtu.edu/magazine/2016-2/stories/last-flight/

Avro Lancaster III (PB115 LS-W) on a mission to Homberg on 1944-02-10
Michael TUNG YEP 9 years ago

I am the nephew of P/O Owen Frederick Meredith who died in the crash of Lancaster PB115 (LS-W) ...

Flight of Hurricane I P3464 and Squadron Leader G C Lott on 1940-07-09
Simon Lott 9 years ago

Charles George Lott was my grandfather. The following link gives you more informatino on his RAF ...

The 18 Sqdn left from an unknown RAF station at 1942-11-06 at an unknown time
Hauke 9 years ago

As far as we know the raid at Osnabrück has been run by just one plane. 6 Bombs were dropped, 10 ...

Private First Class Jubera Eleck (Service #: 36630177) died on 1944-07-15
TIM BURBICH 9 years ago

Fred, thanks for your reply. I know that his home was in Joliet,Ill. a south suburb of Chicago. I ...

Private First Class Jubera Eleck (Service #: 36630177) died on 1944-07-15
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

I don't have a photo, but you can see the grave from a satelite view: see the article

Short Stirling I (BF396 AA-X) on a mission to Fallersleben on 1942-12-18
Graham Padden 9 years ago

My late Uncle was on this flight. Sgt Gerald Thomas Padden. The aircraft went down in the North sea off ...

Private First Class Jubera Eleck (Service #: 36630177) died on 1944-07-15
Tim Burbich 9 years ago

I'm looking to get more information about my great uncle eleck jubera. I would really love to get ...

Carpenter's Mate, Second Class Vistain James E (Service #: 08527026) died on 1944-06-06
Richard Goolsby 9 years ago

I believe this hero was a friend of my late father James Hugh Goolsby then from Monticello Georgia. ...

Avro Lancaster III (DV201 DX-M) on a mission to Mannheim on 1943-09-24
Paul 9 years ago

My great uncle, Frederick William Cornwell, was killed in this aircraft (Avro Lancaster III (DV201 ...

Handley Page Halifax II (W7938 EY-U) on a mission to Hamburg on 1943-03-04
Volker Urbansky 9 years ago

Handley Page Halifax W7938 crashed not near Vechta. This is incorrect. The bomber crashed south end of ...

H.M.S.Nith hit by a Mistel
David Hannaford 9 years ago

My father, Arthur Hannaford, was aboard the Nith when the attack took place. He died in 1994 and went ...

Vickers Wellington Ic (T2514 BL-D) on a mission to Karlsruhe on 1941-08-26
Nico Ruppert 9 years ago

Hello, i have some informations of the Wellingten T2514 BL-D. The airplane was crashed in a field ...

Vickers Wellington II (W5574 PH-) on a mission to Warnemunde on 1942-05-09
Kevin Byrne 9 years ago

My great uncle flew on this ill-fated mission. I visited his grave site in Kiel, Germany back in ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ470 KN-F) on a mission to Essen on 1944-12-12
Rod McPherson 9 years ago

77 Squadron at Full Sutton was RAF not RAAF. My father was the Navigator on KN-F ('A' Flight 77 ...

Private Ciccarello Santo B (Service #: 32706929) died on 1944-07-05
Ciccarello Ilario 9 years ago

C'est avec un sentiment d'honneur que je prévoit d'aller sur la tombe de Santo Ciccarello semaine ...

Vickers Wellington IC (R1061 PM-) on a mission to Lubeck on 1942-03-29
Michael 9 years ago

Hello, I found a pict in our old fotobooks showing a Vicers Wellington which has been probably shot at ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM624 DX-A) on a mission to Gravenhorst on 1944-11-07
Luke 9 years ago

Hi, DX-A LM624 is my Great Uncle's aircraft that he flew on that night. I have information from the RAF ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB141 UM-N2) on a mission to Braunschweig on 1944-01-15
Antony West 9 years ago

My father was Norman West the pilot of the Avro Lancaster JB141, the subject of the photo. He was ...

Flight of Spitfire IX MK661 and Flying Officer D E Libbey on 1944-08-25
Don Libbey 9 years ago

Initials should be O.E. not D. E. His full name was Oscar Elmore Athanasius LIBBEY (1920 - 2004). His ...

Vickers Wellington III (Z1742 KW-C) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1943-02-07
Lorie G 9 years ago

I recently gained possession of some of my grandfathers stuff. Included was a flying log book entitled ...

Private Koch Herbert A (Service #: 37674646) died on 1944-06-13
Chris Koch 9 years ago

Herbert was my grandpa Erich Koch's brother. Although I never got to meet him, he is a hero in our ...

Flight of Mosquito NFXVII HK354 and Flying Officer D A Harwood on 1944-06-08
Stewart Harwood 9 years ago

I was 6 months old when my father, FO Douglas Harwood was reported missing on a flight intruder mission ...

Avro Lancaster I ED366 AS-C crashed near Obermeiser on 1943-10-22
Bob Butler 9 years ago

R H Butler ( Ron ) would have been my Uncle. My Father, Tom was also in Lancaster bombers and survived ...

Private First Class Bailey Robert A (Service #: 35061983) died on 1944-07-08
PASCALE GOTTERAND 9 years ago

Bonjour
Je suis la marraine de Robert, et je suis étonnée, mais aussi très heureuse pour lui ...

Mustang II FR916 lost at Rijkerswoerd (gem. Huissen) on 10-11-1944 (SGLO ref: T4667)
Harry van den beld 9 years ago

hello
i now de exact location from the mustang kia. pilot f/l j a swanson crashsdate 10.11 ...

Flight of Hurricane I L1600 and Pilot Officer J D Ford on 1940-05-18
Rob Ford 9 years ago

This was my Father who went on to become a Group Captain. If anyone wants further information about ...

Hampden I (AE358 OL-U) on a mission to Kiel on 1941-11-02
Peter Murray 9 years ago

P/O A.E.Lloyd was my uncle and I have his diary from Initial Flying Training at Babbacombe ...

Lancaster lost at Vught (IJzeren Man) on 26-05-1943 (SGLO ref: T2374)
R. Matchett 9 years ago

My Great Uncle from Newcastle, New Brunswick Canada, Arthur S. Thomson, 22, was the Mid-Upper Gunner ...

Avro Lancaster I (R5554 KM-Q) on a mission to Munchen on 1942-09-20
dave sainsbury 9 years ago

the rest of the crew on that flight where
UET BURFORD SERGEANT -KILLED
CF CHURCHILL ...

Halifax lost at Nederweert (near de Koolhofdijk) on 03-04-1943 (SGLO ref: T2164)
John 9 years ago

I have seen the report of the mayor of Nederweert dated 23 November 1948 to the Red Cross in the Hague ...

Vickers Wellington II (W5417 EP-F) on a mission to Emden on 1942-01-16
Lynnette Royce 9 years ago

My uncle Reginald Philip Speeding was a rear gunner/wireless operator and was on this sorte, his ...

Flight of Hurricane I N2659 and Pilot Officer K C Dryden on 1940-05-29
Faenor 9 years ago

Look at this link and photos of this Hurricane on the beach.

Flight of Boston III W8350 and Flight Sergeant J W Hutchison on 1942-08-16
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

Please contact me!

Flight of Boston III W8350 and Flight Sergeant J W Hutchison on 1942-08-16
Art McCabe 9 years ago

My father , V.W. McCabe (RCAF) was the pilot of this aircraft - his crew were both killed. JW Hutchison ...

Sergeant Maholeck Edward J (Service #: 33038366) died on 1944-06-23
Ali Maholic 9 years ago

My GREAT UNCLE EDWARD, it is an honor to finally know you. Rest peacefully my hero. I will not allow ...

Avro Lancaster I (ME669 ZN-O) on a mission to Schweinfurt on 1944-04-27
Barry Raymond 9 years ago

Hi there, I am the nephew of Frank Lewis Higgins DFM navigator of ME669 ZN-O the aircraft on which ...

Flight of Mosquito VI N878 and Flying Officer R O Brigden on 1944-08-31
Fred Vogels 9 years ago

Please contact me at https://www.fredvogels.com/ww2/support.html

Flight of Mosquito VI N878 and Flying Officer R O Brigden on 1944-08-31
Tony Brigden 9 years ago

hello , email me if you would like further information as this is my Grandfather.

Flight of Spitfire XIV RM839 and Flight Lieutenant L G Barnes on 1945-02-21
John Morrison 9 years ago

Flt/L Lem Barnes was not killed when Spitfire RM839 was brought down by flak. He survived and spent ...

B-26 lost at IJmuiden (2 km S of - in the dunes) on 26-03-1944 (SGLO ref: T3556)
Roger Zoontjens 9 years ago

IJmuiden ... For the United States air force was this place synonymous with extremely high losses.

Private Mills Fred J (Service #: 36686146) died on 1944-07-25
Stephanie Mills 10 years ago

Hello,

I just returned from France where I was able to visit the American Cemetery and ...

Hurricane lost at Egmond a/d Hoef (Zeeweg) on 15-09-1941 (SGLO ref: T1263)
Stefan 10 years ago

Hello, I live in the village Egmond aan den Hoef, and i know where the crashsite is from this plane ...

Sergeant Grefe Arthur (Service #: 20204936) died on 1944-06-25
Quentin 10 years ago

Hello, my name is Quentin im french ( in normandy ) and Sergeant Arthur Grefe it's my godson fo ...

Handley Page Halifax II (DT801 TL-A) on a mission to Duisburg on 1943-05-13
Jules Webb 10 years ago

I think 35 Squadron was RAF not RCAF. The pilot was RCAF as were other team members. But many were ...

Short Stirling III (EF188 OJ-M) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1944-06-24
Gary Eason 10 years ago

OJ-M was nowhere near the Frisian Islands. It crashed into a farmhouse near the village of Ploumoguer ...

Flight of Spitfire I R6721 and Sergeant D E Kingaby on 1940-10-27
Russ Fahey 10 years ago

Hello,
According to Michael Robinson in "Best of the Few, 92 squadron 1939-1940, R6721 was coded ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN538 and Flight Lieutenant T A Bugg on 1944-06-12
Brent Bugg 10 years ago

Hi Tim, would you be able to email me the picture of the plaque? I am T.A. Bugg's great nephew. Would ...

Technician Fifth Grade Scheppe Clyde H (Service #: 36525001) died on 1944-07-13
Dennis 10 years ago

Born in Cheboygan, Michigan, lived in Carp Lake in Emmett County Michigan.

Halifax lost at Waddenzee (ZO Den Helder) on 23-09-1943 (SGLO ref: T2890)
Stephen Clarke 10 years ago

My Uncle - Flight Engineer - Sgt. Stephen Frank Clarke - May he RIP

Avro Lancaster III (LM518 QR-C) on a mission to Prouville on 1944-06-25
Ian 10 years ago

This aircraft was recorded as being lost at Bienfey, near Moyenneville, the other side of Abbeville from ...

Flight of Mustang II FB196 and Flight Sergeant M K Michalkiewicz on 1944-06-23
James Jessett 10 years ago

Flight Sgt Michalkiewicz survived this crash and was picked up by the French resistance with another ...

B-24H-15-FO - #42-52332 - "My Ass'Am Dragon" lost at Den Hulst (Nieuwleusen) on 15-03-1944
Rob Gasser 10 years ago

Raymond Swick lived a long life into his 90s in Indiana, my Dad did also, Herman Gasser until 92 ...

Flight of Spitfire IX NH452 and Flight Sergeant P Carbutts on 1944-08-18
Tony Corbett 10 years ago

Incorrect information!

Peter Carbutt died 9 Apr 2015.

From Peter's Obiuary ...

Flight of Spitfire IX AB525 and Flying Officer T J Legowski on 1943-05-04
Jaap Geensen 10 years ago

Fred, much is known about Spitfire AB525 and P/O Jan Legowski. You should visit www.wingstovictory.nl ...

Flight of Spitfire V AA928 and Warrant Officer B Malinowski on 1943-09-08
Eddy Vanacker 10 years ago

Malinowski crashed on 08/09/1943 at Madonna (Langemark). Citizens of Langemark helped Malinowski ...

Staff sergeant Bowlin Marvin L (Service #: 35153490) died on 1944-07-17
Diane Barbe 10 years ago

I just went to Normandy and visited the gravesite of my great uncle, Marvin L. Bowlin. By all accounts ...

Handley Page Halifax III (NR121 MP-E) on a mission to Worms on 1945-02-22
Gary Clarke 10 years ago

This plane crashed 200m West of Hohen-Sulzen shortly before midnight 21st February 1945. The crew ...

Private Noes Benjamin J (Service #: 35797113) died on 1944-06-19
dennis noes 10 years ago

Pvt5 Benjamin Noes was my Great Uncle who was from Cleves, Ohio outside of Cincinatti Ohio. I have a ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED881 PM-S) on a mission to Leipzig on 1943-10-21
Brenda 10 years ago

My uncle sergeant George Cane was on the ED881,
One possible lead in solving the riddle of ...

Flight of Spitfire IX BS130 and Pilot Officer A M Skinner on 1943-01-17
David Keiver 10 years ago

A.M. Skinner was shot down by Willi Stratmann of 2/Jg2 at 1000 meters near Ourville-en-Caux and is ...

Bf 109 lost at Schokland on 18-10-1943 (SGLO ref: T2985)
S.C.M. Dirven 10 years ago

Plaats Sannemann

Bf 109 lost at Schokland on 18-10-1943 (SGLO ref: T2985)
Plaats H, Sannemann 10 years ago

Gesteente tuin bij de Keileemweg.

Flight of Spitfire IX BS314 and Flying Officer M J Sunstrum on 1943-01-17
David Keiver 10 years ago

Sunstrum was shot down by Gunther Hahne of 3/Jg2 seven kilometers North of Fecamp. (Information from ...

B-24H - #42-52123 - Thirty Day Furlough - IG lost at Exloo - Sleen on 11-01-1944 (SGLO ref: T3309)
Hugo 10 years ago

Location is not quite correct. Plane crashed 2km northeast close to Exloo NL in the woods

Sergeant Harron Hubert P (Service #: 33145192) died on 1944-07-24
Fred Vogels 10 years ago

Today, on the 72nd anniversary of my Uncle Hubert Harron's patriotic sacrifice, in the enterprise ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM755 SR-N) on a mission to Dortmund on 1944-11-28
Bob McDevitt 10 years ago

Is there anyplace on this site which has maps showing the flight path of a Lancaster? I am looking ...

Flight of Spitfire I L1069 and Flight Lieutenant P H Barran on 1940-07-11
V 10 years ago

I think I was him in my past life, I have past life memories of being shot down off Portland, Dorset ...

Private First Class Pearce Roland (Service #: 34179809) died on 1944-07-09
Fred Vogels 10 years ago

Thank you so much for your efforts to put together this amazing memorial. Roland Pearce is my great great ...

Corporal Langager Selmer E (Service #: 06864262) died on 1944-06-19
Tonya Showers 10 years ago

This is my grandfather Thelmar Sophus Langager Sr.'s cousin. So proud to be his family.

Technician Fifth Grade Sinnett Edward T (Service #: 35379583) died on 1944-08-23
Eric Weaver 10 years ago

This man was a relative of mine. He died before I was born but I honor his sacrifice and think often ...

Motor Machinist's Mate, First Class Anderson John E (Service #: 06383008) died on 1944-06-06
Fred Vogels 10 years ago

I am glad for the family they finally found John E. Anderson.

Avro Lancaster III (ND624 PM-F) crashed at Sistig on 1944-05-25
Fred Vogels 10 years ago

Thanks Mike for sharing!

Flight of Spitfire IX MJ454 and Flight Lieutenant H J Meharry on 1944-08-05
Alex Greenland 10 years ago

(More on Fl Lt Meharry) One of the planes that was hit managed to get offshore where the pilot bailed ...

Flight of Spitfire IX MJ454 and Flight Lieutenant H J Meharry on 1944-08-05
Alex Greenland 10 years ago

When visting the grave of a distinguished NZ soldier, a hero of WWI and the only NZ soldier to land in ...

Avro Lancaster I (NG185 P4-A) on a mission to Duisburg on 1945-01-03
John Jones 10 years ago

The date for the loss of this aircraft is incorrect. It is true that it was lost on a raid to Duisburg.

B-17 lost at Udenhout on 21-11-1944 (SGLO ref: T4707)
Fred Vogels 10 years ago

This Boeing B17 has been crashed on te Schoorstraat" ecxact location 51°37'08.6"N 5°07'32.1"E. Over 30 ...

Private First Class Roberts Lawrence A (Service #: 32846926) died on 1944-06-06
Alan D Roberts 10 years ago

Dear Fred Vogels,
Private First Class Lawrence A. Roberts (Plot I, Row 13, Grave is my Uncle ...

Hampden I (AE394 VN-M) on a mission to Koblenz on 1942-02-22
Jude 10 years ago

Other crew members Francis Law - also died, Hector Thompson - also died, Pilot Ivor Mapp survived. A ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND728 PG-N) on a mission to Royan on 1945-01-05
Matt Wood 10 years ago

Adrian Jackson
Your uncle also served with my father's squadron, 576 at Elsham Wolds, completing ...

Second Lieutenant Toffoli Atiglio (Service #: O1003642) died on 1944-07-13
Jenny Schroeder 10 years ago

Atiglio Toffoli who was stationed in Oxfordshire England during WW2, was engaged to my English mother.

B-26 lost at Meterik on 23-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4304)
Chris Horn 10 years ago

The image used for a B-26 is actually a Douglas A-26.
Please update image with the Martin B-26.

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ619 LK-H) on a mission to Chateaudun on 1944-06-07
Simon waller 10 years ago

My uncle, Sgt Arthur Waller, was the pilot of this Halifax.
The crew are buried at Villeneuve ...

Cajo L. Kooy 1945-02-03
Trudy Handel 10 years ago

I am looking for Cajo Kooy who emigrated to Canada after the war with his
mother, who married ...

Potez 631 lost at Biervliet (gehucht De Pyramide) on 11-05-1940 (SGLO ref: T0519)
COLIN 10 years ago

Potez was a french aircraft builder

In addition
Lieutenant de Vaisseau is a rank ...

Technical Sergeant Peregory Frank D (Service #: 20365455) died on 1944-06-14
Stefan 10 years ago

please see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_D._Peregory for information about this Medal of Honor ...

Technical Sergeant Peregory Frank D (Service #: 20365455) died on 1944-06-14
Stefan 10 years ago

please see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_D._Peregory for a photo and background details about this ...

Handley Page Halifax V (LK709 KN-R) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-29
John Proffitt 10 years ago

Thank you for providing information of our missing relative named as Pilot and Air Crew of Halifax ...

Handley Page Halifax V (LK709 KN-R) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-29
John Proffitt 10 years ago

I have just heard about this article seeking family of Airmen in the last few days.
It is believed ...

102 Infantry Division (USA) HQ at Lövenich
Hubert Rütten 10 years ago

This isn't the correct town, there are two places called Lövenich . The 102nd Division was in Lövenich ...

Flight of Blenheim IF L8842 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-07-06
Ian Hewins 10 years ago

Air Britain 'Royal Air Force Aircraft L1000-L9999' has L8842 listed as part of a production batch of ...

103 Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion, Battery stayed at Lyme Regis Dorset on 01 may 1944
Willis Linn 10 years ago

My Father Willis Howard Linn was here with the 103 AA he told me in the 1St Army Spearhead Div.

Private Spillman N R Jr (Service #: 37152253) died on 1944-06-06
andy stanford 10 years ago

I was recently clearing some stuff at home and came across a dog tag for NR Spillman 37152253 which was ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (L8866 WV-) on a mission to Germany on 1940-07-03
Rob 10 years ago

Wrong photo...not a type IV

Handley Page Halifax III (NR197 AL-Z) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1944-12-29
C.Skottun 10 years ago

The information here is psotive WRONG. This mission went to attack the Chemical factory and the ...

Avro Lancaster II (DS668 KO-R) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1943-06-20
Pascal CHAMPAGNE 10 years ago

Excuse me but I think that you make a mistake. This aircraft was crashed in Champtocé sur Loire in ...

Flight of Spitfire II P8525 and Flight Lieutenant E S Kawnik on 1941-07-02
Alf ridyard 10 years ago

regarding the fate of Erwin Kawnik of 308 city of krakov sqd flying spitfire p8525 he was not in fact ...

Do 217 lost at Schijndel on 17-08-1943 (SGLO ref: T2797)
rien verhagen 10 years ago

exact location of crash see https://gemondeweblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/17/gemonde-17-augustus-1943/

Flight of Spitfire I R6799 and Squadron Leader H C Sawyer on 1940-08-02
Deborah Sawyer 10 years ago

Hc was my grandfather

Handley Page Halifax III (LW383 LK-K Bar) on a mission to Russelsheim on 1944-08-13
mark Stafford 10 years ago

My uncle was rear gunner on this mission. Sadly lost Kia. I am currently trying to retrieve a file ...

Avro Lancaster I (NG239 CF-A) on a mission to Herne on 1944-09-10
Sean 10 years ago

Please correct the date in the first sentence. Lancaster NG-239 was shot down on November 9, not ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb BM235 and Group Captain R L R Atcherley on 1942-05-26
AtcherleyOrgUK 10 years ago

Group Captain Richard Llewellyn Roger Atcherley (better known as Batchy), was at the time of this ...

Flight of Spitfire IX MK888 and Flying Officer A R W McKay on 1945-03-13
Tom Watts 10 years ago

When living in Hamilton Canada, I had a good friend with this exact name who had flown a Spitfire for ...

Flight of Mustang I AG587 and Flying Officer H E Walters on 1943-10-17
Karen Haveman 10 years ago

I recently came across the record of the "circumstantial report" of the "missing" status of my uncle ...

Avro Lancaster III (DV168 PH-F) on a mission to Peenemunde on 1943-08-18
Gloria Buchan 10 years ago

My father Stanley Chapman was the flight engineer on
Lancaster PH-F DV168 on the Peenemunde ...

Private Pedro John Jr (Service #: 31302782) died on 1944-07-24
Gibert 10 years ago

I am godfather of John in the frame of association "les fleurs de la mémoire" and i am in communication ...

Flight of Spitfire IX unknown and Flight Sergeant R L Van Beers on 1944-08-26
John van Beers 10 years ago

Flight sergeant R.L. van Beers was my father

Flight of Spitfire IIb P8334 and Pilot Officer J B Kosmowski on 1941-07-23
Jean Pierre DURIEZ 10 years ago

J Kosmowski was shot down by two me109 at Hubersent, a village south of Samer in the Pas de Calais ...

Flight of Spitfire I K9950 and Pilot Officer W N C Salmond on 1940-11-28
Wendy Salmond 10 years ago

W.N.C. Salmond had service number 40947

Avro Lancaster I (ED326 PH-K) on a mission to Szczecin on 1943-04-21
lisa bone 10 years ago

Hi I note that you have Lancaster ED326 as possible Lancaster X, my great uncle was Arther Bone who was ...

Handley Page Halifax II (W7658 TL-H) on a mission to Mannheim on 1942-05-20
john southwell 10 years ago

My father Donald George Southwell was a member of the crew on that fateful night, also his wedding ...

Hampden I (X2994 VN-) on a mission to Essen on 1940-11-08
D S 10 years ago

This was my uncles' plane, can upload a picture or two

Handley Page Halifax III (LV858 ZA-J) on a mission to Tergnier on 1944-04-11
Danny Crossman 10 years ago

LV858 (ZA-J) was actually shot down a few kilometeres south west of Soissons, France in the area ...

Vickers Wellington Ic (R1038 AA-) on a mission to Kiel on 1941-09-12
Dion Rowe 10 years ago

Wellington R1038 was part of 75NZ Squadron, RAF, based at the time at Feltwell.
Its code was ...

Flight of Mosquito VI HX811 and Flying Officer W R Zeller on 1944-09-08
Pete van der Steen 10 years ago

The navigator was Mr. Tribbeck The mission destination was Vechta Germany. The Mosquito crossed ...

The 15 Sqdn left from Wyton at 1940-07-07 at 4:00. Loc or duty Reconnaissance
william j holdsworth 10 years ago

trying to find age of obs john holdsworth raf 749458 on bristol blenheim r3896 to check if missing ...

The 15 Sqdn left from Wyton at 1940-07-07 at 4:00. Loc or duty Reconnaissance
william j holdsworth 10 years ago

trying to find age of john holdsworthRAF 749458 on BRISTOL BLENHEIM R3896 to check if missing ...

P-47 lost at Hunsel (vicinity of) on 20-02-1945 (SGLO ref: T5264B)
jort 10 years ago

My gandmother often tells us this story about a fighter plane which crashed just behind her house. I ...

Handley Page Halifax II (W7938 EY-U) on a mission to Hamburg on 1943-03-04
researchingreg 10 years ago

My Mother's partner's, brother F/O Frederick Buchanan 108149 RAFVR born 22 Feb 1916, was piloting ...

Avro Lancaster I (ED373 SR-K) on a mission to Gelsenkirchen on 1943-06-26
Lyndon Pugh 10 years ago

F/Sgt. I. W. Banks and his crew were lost on the morning of the 26th June 1943, not 1942.

Halifax lost at Elst (Gld.) (near De Santackers) on 05-03-1943 (SGLO ref: T2094)
Jan Willem Dalhuisen 10 years ago

Ik begrijp uit het verhaal van Rob Hermsen dat van de 7 bemanningsleden er 5 naar Bemmel zijn gegaan.

Avro Lancaster III (NE134 PH-D) on a mission to Dortmund on 1944-05-23
m van diepen 10 years ago

pat Hyland crew member evd says in the dutch book
de bospartizanen van baarlo he left the plane ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND904 AA-D) on a mission to Saarbrucken on 1944-10-06
Simon Sommerville 10 years ago

Hi Fred - I think, your information needs a bit of tidying up on this one.
the Squadron should be ...

Avro Lancaster I (PD268 SR-O) on a mission to Dessau on 1945-03-08
Brian Lane 10 years ago

My father in-law Thomas Canning is William Canning's younger brother. Tom is currently living in ...

Private Underwood T J (Service #: 38510536) died on 1944-07-10
Samuel 10 years ago

I was viewing it on Google maps, since I can't go to Normandy, so I was trying to read the tombstones ...

B-24H-1-FO - #42-7554 Tail End Charlie lost at Mirns - Bakhuizen on 22-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3256)
Fred Vogels 10 years ago

Unfortunately I just heard that the name for this airplane "Tail End Charlie" is not right. I still honor ...

A-20/Havoc/DB-7/Boston/P-70 III (Z2194 DM-) on a mission to Lille on 1942-04-26
Martyn Perrin 10 years ago

There are errors in the above record. According to official RAF record, Z2194 mission was 27/4/1942 (not ...

Handley Page Halifax III (LV880 MH-C) on a mission to Tergnier on 1944-04-11
Rod Keith 10 years ago

My Uncle, Charles Thomas Hartley, RCAF, of Edmonton Alberta was bomb-aimer on LV880.
Four of the ...

Handley Page Halifax II (HR861 TL-T) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1943-08-11
Jon Gould 10 years ago

Hello. My girlfriend is the daughter of a pilot E T Ware DFC? (dec`d) who flew in WW2. I`m in the ...

Avro Lancaster I (PD268 SR-O) on a mission to Dessau on 1945-03-08
David Lee 10 years ago

I am a first cousin once removed of William Canning, aircrew on this flight: PD 268. My brother John ...

The 14 OTU Unit left from Cottesmore at 1942-09-11 at 20:20. Loc or duty Düsseldorf
Clive Beasley 10 years ago

Hello I am not sure that that the code for the hampden mentioned was PL-A as according to the RAF 14 ...

Flight of Hurricane I P3610 and Pilot Officer L C Murch on 1940-09-03
Louise Murch 10 years ago

Leonard charles Murch had a distinguished flying career but it was short lived. He flew many missions ...

Private First Class Elting Cornelius Jr (Service #: 32043638) died on 1944-06-21
Anabelle 10 years ago

As for William L Ryerson, I was given the honor to put flowers at least once a year on Cornelius ...

Private First Class Ryerson William L (Service #: 32504699) died on 1944-07-07
Anabelle 10 years ago

Good evening,
I'm Anabelle. I'm french. I live 30 kms from the American Cemetery in Colleville.

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ372 SE-Y) on a mission to Kiel on 1944-08-17
Dean Bradley 10 years ago

John Faragher KIA August 17/44
431 SQAUDRON, Halifax III MZ372

Any information or ...

Flight of Hurricane V7242 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-09-11
Stephanie Drake 10 years ago

When it was shot down on 11th September 1940 V7242 was being flown by Sgt Stefan Wojtowicz P5024 ...

Flight of Spitfire V AA755 and Flying Officer J Jagger on 1943-07-25
Mark Sheppard 10 years ago

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Foto-RAF-Spitfire-Flugzeug-TM-U-AA755-Beute-Luftwaffe-Broek-in-Waterland-Hol ...

Handley Page Halifax III (NA167 EY-F) on a mission to Herne on 1945-02-03
Mick Patterson 10 years ago

Note: On many of the service records held regarding my father his name is spelt with one 't', however ...

Private Coen James P (Service #: 32001935) died on 1944-12-25
john hurtuk 10 years ago

my wife's mom's only brother, pvt james p coen. As a medic the nite of Christmas eve on the leopoldville ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED989 DX-F) on a mission to Peenemunde on 1943-08-18
tony curtis 10 years ago

W/C W R Haskell DFC
The crew of Lancaster ED989 (57 Sqn)
F/S C Butterworth
Sgt R A C ...

Flight of Mosquito VI NS875 and Squadron Leader M Negus on 1944-04-06
Margaret Evans 10 years ago

Squadron Leader Negus was accompanied on his last flight by Flying Officer A J Gapper who was my uncle ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND735 F2-P) on a mission to Dessau on 1945-03-08
Volker Steiger 10 years ago

I have sent an email with additional information about the date and the crashsite.

ND735 crashed ...

Short Stirling I (R9160 HA-G) on a mission to Kassel on 1942-08-28
Selwyn Morgan 10 years ago

Hi Dion,
It would seem that Alexander was not on the flight of the 27/8 as he is not named as a ...

Short Stirling I (R9160 HA-G) on a mission to Kassel on 1942-08-28
Selwyn Morgan 10 years ago

Hi Dion,

Thanks for your information. I assume that your grandfather was not on that fateful ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JR493 and Lieutenant A N Fisher on 1944-12-27
Iain 10 years ago

Taken prisoner, on landing in freezing conditions, Athol, a school boy in South Africa at outbreak ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib JR493 and Lieutenant A N Fisher on 1944-12-27
Iain 10 years ago

Athol Fisher was a wonderful gentleman who I met too late in my life and too soon before his ended. He ...

Sergeant Weil George E (Service #: 34077035) died on 1944-06-06
Legrain 10 years ago

Je voudrais savoir si vous avais une photo de se soldât

Flight of Spitfire IX HK345 and Flying Officer L M Meijers on 1944-09-13
Fred Vogels 10 years ago

And this link: http://www.holywellhousepublishing.co.uk/Engelandvaarders.html#Meijers

Thanks ...

Flight of Spitfire IX HK345 and Flying Officer L M Meijers on 1944-09-13
Dirk Munk 10 years ago

He did not die at all at the crash. You can find his biography here ...

Flight of Gladiator II N5697 and Pilot Officer W P Richards on 1940-05-21
Kristian Longva 10 years ago

I ran a search and found this on the net:
https://tihlde.org/~ktsorens/flyvrak/sifjord.html

Flight of Gladiator II N5697 and Pilot Officer W P Richards on 1940-05-21
Kristian Longva 10 years ago

I grew up in Gryllefjord and my grandparents lived in Torsken. I often went to Osteren, the fjord ...

Vickers Wellington Ic (P9243 LN-) on a mission to Wilhelmshaven on 1940-10-14
janet Keats 10 years ago

looking for mission of 99th squadron , 14/10 a940 Kiel ( missing)
Pilot Sgnt Charles Harold ...

Lancaster Mk.I - W4169 - KM-S lost at Emst (N Apeldoorn) on 14-09-1942 (SGLO ref: T1835)
Pete Williams 10 years ago

Hello, would like to correct my uncles name from W4169. He was Sgt R E Williams. Thanks for the ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED551 WS-M) on a mission to Monchengladbach on 1943-08-31
Fred Vogels 10 years ago

Thanks Ray. Please notie this record. The location were he left from and what the missions were that ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED551 WS-M) on a mission to Monchengladbach on 1943-08-31
Ray Morton 10 years ago

I have been researching my wife's uncle William David Evans who was the Navigator on Lancaster WS ...

175 Infantry Regiment (USA) a true story of Don Koos
Michael Maiocco 10 years ago

THANKS, FOR YOUR SERVICE. UNCLE DON. FREEDOM ISN'T FREE. LOVE MIKE AND TERESA

Typhoon lost at Schipluiden (near Oostbuurtseweg) on 02-10-1944 (SGLO ref: T4451)
Madelein van Baalen 10 years ago

My grandfather died in this raid. He was feeding his cows/calves in a barn on what is called 't Stort ...

Hurricane lost at Maastricht (vicinity of) on 12-05-1940 (SGLO ref: T0544A)
Fred Vogels 10 years ago

As far as I know now: not an exact location, but readers may know more. Please respond to this ...

Hurricane lost at Maastricht (vicinity of) on 12-05-1940 (SGLO ref: T0544A)
Marcus howell 10 years ago

This was my father Francis Vincent Howell
Shot down by Adelphi gal land, has the site of the ...

Canadian boy chasing after his father
Fred Vogels 10 years ago

Remarkable story. Thanks Ingrid!

175 Infantry Regiment (USA) a true story of Don Koos
Bill S 10 years ago

Thanks Sarge for clearing up details on my Uncle Bernie's death D+2 in Isigny France.

Canadian boy chasing after his father
Ingrid Goossens 10 years ago

The photo was taken by Claude P. Dettloff. Warren "Whitey" Bernard breaks free of his mother, to run ...

Flight of Hurricane V6644 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-09-15
Dariusz 10 years ago

501 squadron RAuxAF (code letters SD)
W/C Skalski Stanisław P.A.Force
( 10 air scores in Sq ...

175 Infantry Regiment (USA) a true story of Don Koos
Tom Love here 10 years ago

I see it's good to see your humor. Your a lot like Dad. For those of X you that don't know Dad Kenneth ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN600 and Flight Sergeant P C N Green on 1944-08-09
G. H. Berenschot 10 years ago

Dear Fred Vogels

The second hit took place above Winterswijk right above my head on the ...

Wellington lost at St.Maartensvlotbrug (2 km W - beach) on 09-06-1942 (SGLO ref: T1595A)
Fred Vogels 10 years ago

I replied you by mail, Alan. And please check the record again. I added more information about the ...

Wellington lost at St.Maartensvlotbrug (2 km W - beach) on 09-06-1942 (SGLO ref: T1595A)
Alan Hurditch 10 years ago

This was my father's aircraft. Can you give me any more precise information so that I might visit the ...

Corporal Baughan Leslie C (Service #: 20366632) died on 1944-06-06
J. Nick Baughan 10 years ago

Very cool! Leslie was my great uncle. Whenever I make it to France I will have to visit his grave

Avro Lancaster I (HK559 A4-H) on a mission to Montdidier on 1944-06-18
Ian Duff 10 years ago

If are not aware of it, look at the website:

Www.cromulent.co.uk/gannes for a lot of detail ...

Mosquito XX (KB350 6T-B) on a mission to Berlin on 1945-02-24
2241 Sqn ATC 10 years ago

Hello Peter
I am staff with 2241 (Regent House School) Sqn ATC, next year we are naming our ...

B-17G-15-BO - #42-31373 "7D-V" - "Flakstop" lost at De Leijen (O Staphorst) on 06-03-1944
Patricia Uffelman 10 years ago

I am the niece of Charles Wagner, the pilot of Flakstop. Thank you Dick for your comments as we know ...

Staff sergeant Grissom Voying W (Service #: 14006857) died on 1944-07-06
stijn 10 years ago

Don't know who you where, but i visited your last resting place.
Thank you for your service

Flight of Hurricane I P2922 and Sergeant J J Whitfield on 1940-07-13
Andy Whitfield 10 years ago

The Airmen's Stories - Sgt. J J Whitfield

Joseph James Whitfield from Goldthorpe, Yorkshire ...

Vickers Wellington IC (T2606 JS-Y) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1942-09-11
Jon Dean 10 years ago

Hi
Re. VICKERS WELLINGTON IC (T2606 JS-Y)

My father Fred Dean was bomb aimer/front ...

Handley Page Halifax II (JD272 ZA-F) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-09-28
Tracy Jones 10 years ago

The Pilot of JD272 was my Great Uncle Sgt Alfred Rostron (RAFVR) who also was just 21 years of age.I ...

AVRO Lancaster III JB656 MG-D lost at Oterleek (Molenweg C24) on 16-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3218)
Charles Destrée 11 years ago

Dear people,

John Ogg I have met several times in 1943 and 1944.
I had his paeachute ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb W3442 and Sergeant G T Evans on 1941-09-27
Mark Roche 11 years ago

This was my grandfather. Glad to see this additional record. I have a lot of information that I ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib EK224 and Flight Sergeant R W Lornie on 1943-07-08
Philip Bennett 11 years ago

P.O. R.W. Lornie NZ413944. Son of Thomas and Nan Lornie B. April 1921, Auckland, NZ. D. 8th July 1943.

Flight of Spitfire II P8185 and Pilot Officer Holland on 1941-06-27
Nick Holland 11 years ago

William Henry Holland was my father and for your records, he survived the crash and ended up as a POW ...

H.M.S.Nith hit by a Mistel
Richard Otley 11 years ago

Sirs

My father was on the Nith William Otley as well on D-day, he now lives in Australia (95 ...

B-17 Flying Fortress III (HB796 BU-T) on a mission to Germany on 1945-02-09
John Dixon 11 years ago

Somewhere I have a picture of my uncle Thomas Wilfred Henry Usher.
He was the eldest of 8 children ...

Private First Class Stahl Earl T (Service #: 33848199) died on 1945-01-17
Mikel 11 years ago

Earl served with the 284 Engineer Combat Battalion. To learn more about his time in the service please ...

Flight of Spitfire XVI TB836 and Flight Lieutenant F Lewis on 1945-04-20
David Lewis 11 years ago

Frank Lewis, my father, was hit by anti aircraft fire while dive bombing a bridge. He lost height ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb BL832 and Flying Officer D W Burges on 1943-01-28
David Harris 11 years ago

Fred, my uncle David W Burges was a spitfire pilot and was an RAF Volunteer Reserve in 1943. Sadly ...

Flight of Tempest V NV641 and Wing Commander R E P Brooker on 1945-04-16
Malcolm Sutherland 11 years ago

Richard Edgar Peter Brooker (always called Peter by his family) was my uncle. He joined the RAF in ...

Short Stirling I (R9160 HA-G) on a mission to Kassel on 1942-08-28
Dion Rowe 11 years ago

The crew member on the right (left side of P/O McCarthy) is my Grandfather, Flt Lt Alexander Rowe ...

Flight of Typhoon Ib MN538 and Flight Lieutenant T A Bugg on 1944-06-12
Tim Parr 11 years ago

There is a memorial plaque to Flt Lt TA Bugg and three other Canadian pilots (EJ Allen, JF Dewar and ...

Handley Page Halifax III (NR126 PT-X) on a mission to Wesel on 1945-02-16
Morley E Stock 11 years ago

I believe my Uncle (and namesake) Morley B. Stock was the pilot of this aircraft.

The 1664 HCU Unit left from Dishforth at 1943-12-23 at an unknown time. Loc or duty ?
Andrew Dawson 11 years ago

Halifax Mk. V EB191 from 1664 Heavy Conversion Unit at Dishforth crashed near Oakdale Golf Club near ...

Flight of Hurricane IIb Z3470 and Pilot Officer B Hawkins on 1941-10-26
Mark Hawkins 11 years ago

This is my father, I have more information and pictures if you would like to discuss, 07767 403040, he ...

Avro Lancaster II (LL719 EQ-V) on a mission to Leipzig on 1944-02-20
Fred Vogels 11 years ago

You are right. But this record did not mentioned the crash, because I did not know that. It shows the ...

Avro Lancaster II (LL719 EQ-V) on a mission to Leipzig on 1944-02-20
Terra Inc. 11 years ago

The crash site is not at Leipzig, but in the vicinity of Machern, east of Leipzig. The Lancaster ...

Technical Sergeant Minnick Thomas J Iii (Service #: 06949060) died on 1944-08-01
judy grogan 11 years ago

trying to send you photo and other info.not sure how I can do this. could I do it by email or messenger?

B-24H-1-FO Liberator #42-7520 lost at Bolsward (1 km SW of) on 22-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3257)
Fred Vogels 11 years ago

Nice! Thank you!

Staff sergeant Kueker Arthur F (Service #: 18070999) died on 1944-06-14
Fred Vogels 11 years ago

We can communicate by my helpdesk (easy to exchange messages and photos) ...

B-24H-1-FO Liberator #42-7520 lost at Bolsward (1 km SW of) on 22-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3257)
Anthony L. Destro II 11 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4ZZa7klSZY

Memorial / Interview with witness.

Staff sergeant Kueker Arthur F (Service #: 18070999) died on 1944-06-14
Brian Kueker 11 years ago

I have photos and the text of his Silver Star Citation to post but don't see where or how you post ...

Technician Fifth Grade Blackwell William C (Service #: 13017129) died on 1944-06-14
Chad Sheppard 11 years ago

William Was my Great Grand Uncle he was actually Killed on 6/14/1944

Flight of Typhoon Ib JP737 and Sergeant I S Paterson on 1943-11-13
Michael Paterson 11 years ago

Ian Stewart Paterson (not Peterson) was my father. Four Typhoons from 181 Squadron took part in ...

Flight of Spitfire Vb AB905 and Flight Sergeant D F Randell on 1942-07-21
Steven Randell 11 years ago

Any further information would be great appreciated.

Flight of Spitfire V AR433 and Pilot Officer R J Flight on 1943-09-15
Chazee Bidois 11 years ago

Flight Officer R J Flight was my grandfather. After surviving being a prisoner of war he was repatriated ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM320 FZ-C) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1943-05-26
Mark Hanson 11 years ago

The code for 100Sqn was HW, not FZ. This aircraft was HW-C.

Avro Lancaster III (ND456 HW-C) on a mission to Berneval-le-Grand on 1944-06-03
Mark Hanson 11 years ago

My grandad was the Flight Engineer on this flight, Harry Dale. On the night of the 2/3 June, shortly ...

Flight of Spitfire IX PL264 and Flight Sergeant L T Menzies on 1944-08-26
Alex Menzies 11 years ago

Hi there,

First of all I want to thank you for all of your hard work making this information ...

Avro Lancaster I (ME688 EM-E) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1944-04-10
Elaine Rae 11 years ago

Hello
I am currently writing the story of Stanley Allan Edmonds (my husband's uncle) who was the ...

The 630 Sqdn left from East Kirkby at 1944-05-22 at 22:51. Loc or duty Duisburg
DW 11 years ago

Your link for 630 Squadron on the night of 21/22 May 1944:

Avro Lancaster III (ED974 OL-Y) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-21
hal 11 years ago

this is very important for those who would like to know more about our relatives and what they went thru ...

Clinton Kwaak
liam kwaak 11 years ago

he was my great great uncle.

Avro Lancaster III (JA858 GT-Y) on a mission to Mannheim on 1943-09-06
Scott Hailstone 11 years ago

Thanks Fred, much appreciated.

Regards,
Scott

Avro Lancaster III (JA858 GT-Y) on a mission to Mannheim on 1943-09-06
Fred Vogels 11 years ago

I have sent the request for the material again to Cristian. I hope he will answer this time to help you ...

Avro Lancaster III (JA858 GT-Y) on a mission to Mannheim on 1943-09-06
Scott Hailstone 11 years ago

Hi there Fred,

My uncle was Harry James Simpson, I was doing some web searches about him and ...

The 166 Sqdn left from Kirmington at 1944-01-02 at 00:12. Loc or duty Berlin
nick murray 11 years ago

My father Sgt Navigator Peter Murray flew out of RAF Kirmington on a Berlin raid in January 1944.

Handley Page Halifax II (DT778 ZA-N) on a mission to Essen on 1943-03-13
Milton Josephs 11 years ago

I have the full story of this raid and loss and have visited the CWGC cemetery where the crew are ...

Short Stirling III (EH898 HA-G) on a mission to Gelsenkirchen on 1943-06-26
Michael Boulton 11 years ago

One of the men in the crew is my father A E Boulton. He was the navigator & only one to survive.

Avro Lancaster III (DV245 SR-S) on a mission to Bremen on 1945-03-22
John Paterson 11 years ago

I just thought I'd offer a bit of correction to your information about DV245. Chorley has the two ...

Short Stirling I (N6018 LS-C) on a mission to Lille on 1941-07-18
Tim J 11 years ago

My great uncle was 2nd pilot on this mission. I am interested in visiting the crash site, but I'm not ...

Avro Lancaster I (ME743 EM-G) on a mission to Marquise on 1944-06-28
Peter Merrick 11 years ago

Hi,

This is my great uncle, whose brother Thomas is my grandfather. Frank was shot down ...

B-17G - #42-31299 - BG-"M" lost at Hijken (Beilen) on 06-03-1944
Kathy 11 years ago

S/Sgt. Ralph R. Rice was my "Grandpa Rice". Having information available like this and to share with ...

B-24 D 42-63969 YM- lost at IJsselmeer (15 km North East Amsterdam) on 22-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3255)
Mark 11 years ago

Hello,
About Congelli, was he buried at the cementry Middenmeer during the war. And after the ...

Short Stirling III (EF181 HA-J) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1944-06-13
Charles Herdy 11 years ago

CR Young was my great uncle, and I am now the custodian of his flight log book. I also have an account ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND642 HW-N) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-03-25
Robert guy 11 years ago

My great uncle was one of the crew tail gunner I'm led to believe his name was Roy Ross if anyone got ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB193 WP-N) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1944-09-13
ANDREW GENT 11 years ago

very interesting links. I found my relative had died from my Aunt and then visited the graves and the ...

H.M.S.Nith hit by a Mistel
David Seymour 11 years ago

My father William Harold Seymour was on HMS Ninth when the mistel struck the ship. He was a chief ...

The 156 Sqdn left from Warboys at 1943-06-25 at 23:19
Andrew Kirk 11 years ago

I would be interested in hearing from any of the relatives of the last crew of ED858

Avro Lancaster III (PB129 LQ-A) on a mission to Audinghen on 1944-09-25
harlene Frey Culling 11 years ago

I too am a relative of Fred Frey's I was wondering if anyone would know if Joan is still living and if ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM598 SR-M2) on a mission to Braunschweig on 1944-08-13
David Boyes 11 years ago

A great uncle, John Turner, from Chesterfield was on this aircraft (LM598), as a flight officer/navigator.

Short Stirling I (R9170 OJ-H) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1942-09-11
Kevin sturgess 11 years ago

I am a relative of AF Potts, I have a photo of him in flight gear if you would like it?

Avro Lancaster I (ME752 AA-Z) on a mission to Homberg on 1944-07-21
Sam Vaughan 11 years ago

Hi,

The pilot of this Lancaster Gerald Roche is my Great Uncle. I have his complete logbook ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED989 DX-F) on a mission to Peenemunde on 1943-08-18
Elaine Foster 11 years ago

Hi Tony,
My husband's grandfather was also on board. He was the navigator Flying Officer ...

RAF Bomber Command 195 Lancasters attacked benzol plants at Herne and Gelsenkirchen on 13th/14th of March 1945
Adam 11 years ago

Your 'Lancaster' is a Halifax.

Handley Page Halifax II (JD149 DY-H) on a mission to Essen on 1943-05-28
ro 11 years ago

flight came down in waddenzee near Den Helder
all crew lost and buried here

Handley Page Halifax II (JD149 DY-H) on a mission to Essen on 1943-05-28
ro 11 years ago

This flight was taken down in my area, all crew lost and buried here

grz. Ro

Avro Lancaster III (ED649 ZN-X) on a mission to Oberhausen on 1943-06-15
Mark Thomas 11 years ago

HD Oates was pilot, my grandfather 2nd mission for crew. Aircraft was previously flown by Guy Gibson.

B-17G - #42-37867 - 'Berlin-Ambassador' lost at Berkum (near Zwolle) on 11-01-1944 (SGLO ref: T3306)
Patt Mann 11 years ago

Good info. We never knew the name of the B-17 Dad flew on. He was the left waist gunner, shot ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND897 MG-C) on a mission to Siracourt on 1944-06-28
Graham Farrington 11 years ago

Acting as Master Bomber ND897:MG-C was shot down over the target. Flight Engineer Sgt. Charles ...

Avro Lancaster III (DV173 AR-) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-12-17
ALUN DAVIES 11 years ago

i believe my father flew on this mission.his name was jack davies .he was m/u gunner in AIRCRAFT.LANC ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB658 PM-) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-12-17
Shaun Turner 11 years ago

Hello
My Grandad was rear gunner on this Lancaster,his name was Bill Chambers.
ihave photos ...

Vickers Wellington IV (Z1488 BH-W) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1942-08-25
Göran Larsson 11 years ago

BH-W at eBay now
http://www.ebay.de/itm/von-Wilhelm-Herget-abgeschossenes-englischer-Flugzeug-durch-Nachtjager-NJG-TOP-/361069983163?pt=Militaria&hash=item541172b5bb

Halifax lost at Elst (Gld.) (near De Santackers) on 05-03-1943 (SGLO ref: T2094)
rob hermsen 11 years ago

Hello,

The location is not correct. The farm Santacker was located more north near the ...

Bf 109 lost at Arnhem (north of) on 30-01-1944 (SGLO ref: T3367)
Appelo 11 years ago

www.defensie.nl/.../04/.../verliesregister-1944.pdf

crasht at colmschate Deventer

Bf 109 lost at Arnhem (north of) on 30-01-1944 (SGLO ref: T3367)
Appelo 11 years ago

T3367 440130 crascht at Colmschate bij deventer BF109G-6 410045 9/JG 301 OFW R. Kirchner

Handley Page Halifax III (NA504 DY-Y) on a mission to Kiel on 1944-08-17
Louise Mumford 11 years ago

My great-uncle Cyril Hiram Townsend was also one of the crew. I researched the loss of this aircraft ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM378 PG-J) on a mission to Revigny-sur-Ornain on 1944-07-19
Kate Pearson 11 years ago

I have the official transcript of his de-brief. It's a National Archives pdf, I could email it to you ...

P-51 lost at Venlo (airfield) on 13-03-1945 (SGLO ref: T5379)
Fred Vogels 11 years ago

This information is from a Dutch list of lost planes, made by the Ministry of Defense .

Avro Lancaster III (LM378 PG-J) on a mission to Revigny-sur-Ornain on 1944-07-19
Fred Vogels 11 years ago

Do you have more information about his story?

Vickers Wellington IC (DV579 PM-Z) on a mission to Rostock on 1942-04-26
Fred Vogels 11 years ago

Perhaps you can explain what you mean with 'markers'

Avro Lancaster III (LM324 UV-) on a mission to Oberhausen on 1943-06-15
Fred Vogels 11 years ago

The addresses has been exchanged.

Vickers Wellington IC (X9687 NZ-) on a mission to Essen on 1942-04-13
David Niewolski 11 years ago

Greetings,
Thanks for this entry. My father, Marian Niewolski was on this flight, crewed by ...

506 Parachute Infantry Regiment Easy Company in Uden
Jos 11 years ago

This (black friday) was today (22 sept. 2014) 70years ago

In Uden Dick winters climbed ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM324 UV-) on a mission to Oberhausen on 1943-06-15
Ken Chapman 11 years ago

[
Hi Christopher,,
I have the details you are looking for as my uncle was the Flight Engineer ...

Vickers Wellington IC (DV579 PM-Z) on a mission to Rostock on 1942-04-26
Craig Hood 11 years ago

I am looking for the aircraft markings for a Wellington mk1c flown by flight sgt CL Bray at the time ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM378 PG-J) on a mission to Revigny-sur-Ornain on 1944-07-19
Kate Pearson 11 years ago

My first father-in-law, James Alexander Neailey, was Flight Engineer in LM378 - PG-J and was the only ...

Halifax lost at Wapenveld - Heerde ( Apeldoornskanaal) on 03-04-1943 (SGLO ref: T2165)
Roelof 11 years ago

Wrong place on map; must be one mile north

P-51 lost at Venlo (airfield) on 13-03-1945 (SGLO ref: T5379)
Christy Young 11 years ago

H.H.Hubley was my grandfather. Interested to know more about why this plane was considered lost.

The 57 Sqdn left from Feltwell at 1942-07-27 at 23:00. Loc or duty Hamburg
Anna Park 11 years ago

57 Squadron notes confirm this flight actually left Feltwell, Norfolk UK at 23.00 on evening of 26th ...

The 57 Sqdn left from Feltwell at 1942-07-27 at 23:00. Loc or duty Hamburg
Anna Park 11 years ago

Cause of loss and crash-site not established. All crew are buried in Hamburg Cemetery, Ohlsdorf. Sgt ...

The 57 Sqdn left from Feltwell at 1942-07-27 at 23:00. Loc or duty Hamburg
Anna Park 11 years ago

My Great Uncle Sergeant Kenneth Hudson was the Pilot of Vickers Wellington (type III, serial Z1654, code ...

Avro Lancaster III (JA858 GT-Y) on a mission to Mannheim on 1943-09-06
Christian 11 years ago

Hello Fred!

I've collected several informations and Photos of JA858 and Harry James ...

Avro Lancaster I (LL805 BQ-L) on a mission to Friedrichshafen on 1944-04-28
Fred 11 years ago

Looking forward to that!

Avro Lancaster I (LL805 BQ-L) on a mission to Friedrichshafen on 1944-04-28
Thomas Fahr 11 years ago

Hi
Im living close to the crash site of flight LL805
Im looking for pics, infos of the crew ...

B-17 lost at Drieborg (Schanskerdijk) on 21-05-1943 (SGLO ref: T2345)
Eef Flooren 11 years ago

As civil servant 'cultural history' in Oldambt (community Drieborg belongs to) somebody aproched me ...

RAF Bomber Command 114 Lancasters raid on Komotau 18/19 April 1945
Heinz Engler 12 years ago

I am an outliving victim of of the Group No. 5 work this day.
After 8 hours I was saved out the ...

B-17F - #42-3488 lost at Offingawier on 11-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3194)
Piter 12 years ago

The crash site was a little ways further from the city actually.

Look at the little lake to ...

Avro Lancaster III (JA696 DX-J) on a mission to Hamburg on 1943-08-03
jeff edwards 12 years ago

HI IRENE PLEASE E.MAIL ME

[email protected]

My adopted brother was a ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND727 QR-C) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1944-03-19
Emily Hall 12 years ago

I think the Kenneth Henry Dean you're talking about is my great uncle!

Avro Lancaster III (ND727 QR-C) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1944-03-19
Emily Hall 12 years ago

I think the Kenneth Henry Dean you're talking about was also my great uncle!

Vickers Wellington III (BJ780 PH-W) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1942-10-09
stephen johnston 12 years ago

Correction required ref BJ780's Mission on 8/9 Oct 1942
Which was to drop Mines off St Nazaire.

Fairey Battle I (L5499 BH-Y) on a mission to Boulogne-sur-Mer on 1940-10-14
Janusz Gebicki 12 years ago

I am very impressed by the interest in the events of 1940 and by the care taken of the memorial at ...

The 102 Sqdn left from Pocklington at 1943-07-26 at 22:25. Loc or duty Essen
Paul jones 12 years ago

My uncle was Sgt AW Evans 1580410. Aircraft Halifax JD 169 DY-J.
Buried in Hanwood, nr Shrewsbury ...

Avro Lancaster I (NG240 CF-F2) on a mission to Chemnitz on 1945-03-06
Peter Morgan 12 years ago

Flt Sgt G. (not C.) W. Morgan (my father) was the wireless operator. He and the rest of the crew ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND741 KM-K) on a mission to Salbris on 1944-05-08
April 12 years ago

Flying Officer Gordon Keith Willis was my uncle and I would like to send you a picture to display ...

Mitchell lost at Arnhem (tegen dijk bij gasbedrijf) on 25-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4344)
hewasahero 12 years ago

Hello there!

Please take a look at my blog…

http://hewasahero.wordpress.com/

Handley Page Halifax II (W1271 VR-P) on a mission to Krefeld on 1943-06-22
Craig Lorne 12 years ago

My great uncle, William James Randall, was killed on this aircraft.

Avro Lancaster III (ND557 MG-F) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-03-16
Kens family 12 years ago

have current photos of crash site at Tannheim, grave markers at Durnbach and crew photo.

Avro Lancaster I (ME650 LE-B) on a mission to Konigsberg on 1944-08-27
Dale Burrier 12 years ago

Are you related to Burton McLaughlin? He went to East Kirkby with my wife's great uncle Wilfy Fingland.

Avro Lancaster I (ME650 LE-B) on a mission to Konigsberg on 1944-08-27
Dale Burrier 12 years ago

Hi, My wife's great uncle, Wilfy Fingland was the navigator on the crew that perished with ME650.

Avro Lancaster III (ND930 OL-Q) on a mission to Bois de Cassan, L'Isle-Adam on 1944-06-07
Jocelyn Jenkins 12 years ago

The date on this is seemingly incorrect. It seems to be an American interpretation of the date ...

Handley Page Halifax III (LW637 MP-B) on a mission to Russelsheim on 1944-12-07
Brian Walters 12 years ago

Regarding your entry for Halifax LW637.
The Russelsheim raid took place on 12 August 1944 not 8 ...

The 9 Sqdn left from an unknown RAF station at 1943-08-07 at an unknown time. Loc or duty Training
Barry Lee 12 years ago

Hi W4133 flew from RAF Bardney in Lincolnshire. whilst engaged in a night training exercise the ...

Mosquito XIX (MM678 RS-A) on a mission to Germany on 1944-10-07
Mark 12 years ago

Regarding MM678

Pilot- PO William Searle Vale RAAF
Nav - F/Lt Alfred Edward David ...

Avro Lancaster I (W4272 GI-C) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-02-16
Graas 12 years ago

We found yesterday the wrechage of lancaster W4272. Crew 4 missing in action 3 burried in Andijk ...

The 271 Sqdn left from an unknown RAF station at 1941-04-20 at an unknown time. Loc or duty ?
Darren Blake 12 years ago

This photo was taken at RAF Doncaster the aircraft in this photo was definatelly operating from there ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB369 EA-A) on a mission to Harburg on 1944-11-12
Peter Holt 12 years ago

Hello,

Regarding Lancaster PB369 lost over Harburg 12/11/44, my uncle, Flying Officer ...

Short Stirling I (R9146 BU-S) on a mission to Koln on 1942-10-16
jan ruijs 12 years ago

I collected the following info regarding the Stirling R9146 BU-S
Took-off : Stradishall (UK) ...

Handley Page Halifax II (DT806 TL-Z) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1943-04-11
Richard Nason 12 years ago

My Grandfather (Sgt) R A Nason was a crew member on this flight and was killed when the Halifax ...

99 Infantry Battalion (Separate) (USA) beginning of Ardennes offensive in Malmedy
HK Hanson 12 years ago

Full story of 99th Inf. Bn. (Sep.) in Bulge at Malmedy, Belgium nearly all in 99er quotes is written ...

99 Infantry Battalion (Separate) (USA) to St. Croix de Martin
HK Hanson 12 years ago

I'm director 99th Inf. Bn. (Sep.) Education Foundation & have many records. Casualties: 54 died in ...

Avro Lancaster I (ME616 SR-B) on a mission to Vierzon on 1944-07-01
Graham Parsons 12 years ago

Ref:Lancaster ME616 Code name SR-B.My wife's uncle was one of the crew.He was Flight Sgt. (Nav) Richard ...

Hampden I (P2121 KM-) on a mission to Antwerpen on 1940-09-18
Richard Angus 12 years ago

My would be uncle John Henry Angus ,who was a voluntary reservist was a w/o on this mission,and ...

The 149 Sqdn left from Methwold at 1945-02-03 at 20:31. Loc or duty Wiesbaden
Muriel Kitney nee Ha 12 years ago

I have my father's Logbook with details on the flights of nn708 Lancaster bomber and also photos ...

Avro Lancaster II (DS678 KO-J) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-03-25
Mark Lilley 12 years ago

My uncle (Sgt. Victor John Watson) was an air gunner on this flight.
I have some information on ...

Avro Lancaster I (LM183 WP-L) on a mission to Homberg on 1944-07-21
David Brown 12 years ago

Was this posted by a relative of PJ Rossington? My grandfather HH Borchardt was the bomb aimer.

Fokker D-XXI lost at Zwaagdijk on 10-05-1940 (SGLO ref: T0047)
Jan Schaper 12 years ago

As far as I know, Sergent HB Bulten flew the Fokker D21 for the Dutch air forces and not German forces ...

Vickers Wellington Ic (R1503 LN-) on a mission to Boulogne-sur-Mer on 1941-08-13
Chris Gawne 12 years ago

According to my late father's logbook, R1503 took off from Waterbeach at 22.20 on August 12th 1941 ...

Vickers Wellington III (BK334 KW-B) on a mission to Hamburg on 1943-03-04
Jacques Desjardins 12 years ago

On that mission with my uncle Sgt Albert Dugal, the 6 member was Sgt J.E. Audy RCAF..Now the Team is ...

Handley Page Halifax III (NA167 EY-F) on a mission to Herne on 1945-02-03
Mick Patterson 12 years ago

My father was William Joseph Patterson, the flight engineer on this sortie. When the aircraft was ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND989 VN-) on a mission to Tours on 1944-05-20
Rossa O Connor 12 years ago

I have information on this air crash.My Grandfather was the flight engineer. I located and visited ...

Avro Lancaster I (W4367 ZN-) on a mission to Gelsenkirchen on 1943-06-26
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

See the other records about this airplane:

Avro Lancaster I (W4367 ZN-) on a mission to Gelsenkirchen on 1943-06-26
Neil MacSorley 12 years ago

we have are as follows All crew killed 2 bodies not recovered or identified Davies H E Flight Sergeant* ...

Avro Lancaster I (W4367 ZN-) on a mission to Gelsenkirchen on 1943-06-26
Neil MacSorley 12 years ago

Hi I've been researching family tree and one of my wife's great uncles is Hiram Davies who was posted ...

Lancaster lost at Westerbeek (Nieuwe weg) (gem.Oploo) on 03-02-1945 (SGLO ref: T5188)
Hans 12 years ago

Hi, I've quite some information about this bomber and her crew. Let me know what info you would like ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND583 LE-V) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-03-16
Simon Witty 12 years ago

My great uncle Albert Wilkinson was navigator on this flight. ND583 crashed and exploded at ...

The 428 Sqdn left from Middleton St George at 1944-04-18 at 20:32. Loc or duty Gardening
Susan Lillico 12 years ago

My uncle, Gordon W. Lillico, was the RCAF pilot of JN-973 code NA-U, a Halifax II from 428 Squadron.

Fw 190 lost at Nieuw Schoonebeek on 10-02-1944 (SGLO ref: T3398A)
Harrie Koning 12 years ago

Hopelijk lukt het jullie om besluitvorming rond te krijgen alvorens de waterberging komt.Wij proberen ...

Avro Lancaster I (NF917 Po-Q) on a mission to Harburg on 1944-11-12
Leigh Boardman 12 years ago

My grandfather, Harry Boardman, was the flight engineer on this mission. Although British, he flew ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB479 GT-K) on a mission to Schweinfurt on 1944-02-25
Peter Gilbert 12 years ago

My father Sgt 1178418 James Walter Gilbert was a crew member of Lancaster JB479 serial GT-K piloted by ...

Fw 190 lost at Nieuw Schoonebeek on 10-02-1944 (SGLO ref: T3398A)
H. Peters 12 years ago

Was onze oproep. Zijn namelijk al enige tijd met een aantal personen bezig met diepgaand onderzoek, en ...

Avro Lancaster I (W4827 PM-W) on a mission to Gelsenkirchen on 1943-06-26
Walter H. Langille 12 years ago

For the record please our name is spelled Langille NOT Langvlle
Thanks

Walter H ...

49th (West Riding) Infantry Division (UK) Objective, the village of Fontenay-le-Pesnel
eric parsons 12 years ago

My father fought in the 49th west riding reg tank recce he was killed by german aps
on the 25th ...

The 11 OTU Unit left from Bassingbourn at 1941-08-07 at an unknown time. Loc or duty Nickel
Diane Gollop 12 years ago

My father, Ronald Charlesworth, was the second pilot of Z8807 lost near Oud Beiejerland, Holland ...

Avro Lancaster III (JA696 DX-J) on a mission to Hamburg on 1943-08-03
Irene 12 years ago

My Uncle Sgt J. Smith was Wireless Operator/Air Gunner on Lancaster jA696 of 57 Sqn. Which took ...

Mosquito IV (DZ313 GB-E) on a mission to Hannover on 1942-10-19
Thomas Scott 12 years ago

I have a painting of DZ313 if anyone has interest.

Mosquito IV (DZ313 GB-E) on a mission to Hannover on 1942-10-19
Thomas Scott 12 years ago

I have a painting of this Mosquito DZ313
If anyone is interested dont hesitate to contact me.

Avro Lancaster X (KB814 VR-N) on a mission to Hagen on 1945-03-16
Ashley M 12 years ago

My grandfather was one of the crewmen on this flight. He was able to parachute out. Sadly, I believe ...

B-24H - #42-95180 lost at IJsselmeer (Eem) on 21-11-1944 (SGLO ref: T4710)
Trish Flaherty 12 years ago

Patrick Flaherty is my uncle. I was named after him, and I have his purple heart. His picture and ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND507 LQ-C) on a mission to Trappes on 1944-06-03
Norma OToole 12 years ago

My uncle,Pilot Officer Norman Johnston RCAF was the Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, killed on Lancaster ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND807 OF-P) on a mission to Konigsberg on 1944-08-27
Ger Boogmans 12 years ago

Beste Fred,
Ik werk voor Bomber Command Association en ben bezig met een onderzoek naar Lancaster ...

Stirling lost at Batenburg (area De Wijnakker) on 20-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4208)
John Averill 12 years ago

My father Frederick Peter Averill (Peter) was the pilot of this aircraft. The mission was to resupply ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB543 MG-J) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-12-17
Elizabeth mckenzie 12 years ago

My uncle Alfred Arthur Tucker was also killed on this mission. He was 21 . This was not his usual ...

Avro Lancaster I (PD294 VN-A) on a mission to Darmstadt on 1944-09-12
S P 12 years ago

just noticed the number on one of the landing boats in a photo of the Normandy landing was PD29-4.

The 571 Sqdn left from Oakington at 1944-09-13 at 20:41. Loc or duty Berlin
Lynn Burrows 12 years ago

I have 2 water colour paintings by R A Flight Officer W Ball.
Painted in the forties they ...

B-24 D 42-63969 YM- lost at IJsselmeer (15 km North East Amsterdam) on 22-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3255)
Nick Congelli 12 years ago

Fred, did I already send you the photo of Joseph?

B-24 D 42-63969 YM- lost at IJsselmeer (15 km North East Amsterdam) on 22-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3255)
Hilke 12 years ago

If there is any information and/or photos for this website, that would be great!

B-24 D 42-63969 YM- lost at IJsselmeer (15 km North East Amsterdam) on 22-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3255)
Nick Congelli 12 years ago

Hi Peter and Shane, Thank you both for contacting me. I would love to hear anything you might know ...

Mosquito XIX (MM646 RS-R) on a mission to Germany on 1944-09-29
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Deze link:

Mosquito XIX (MM646 RS-R) on a mission to Germany on 1944-09-29
Henk 12 years ago

see:

B-24 D 42-63969 YM- lost at IJsselmeer (15 km North East Amsterdam) on 22-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3255)
Shane 12 years ago

Hello Mr. Congelli,

I work for a TV & Radio station in Upstate New York, near where your ...

B-17G-15-BO - #42-31373 "7D-V" - "Flakstop" lost at De Leijen (O Staphorst) on 06-03-1944
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Thank you Dick and of course thanks to your father!

B-17G-15-BO - #42-31373 "7D-V" - "Flakstop" lost at De Leijen (O Staphorst) on 06-03-1944
Dick Willis 12 years ago

This was my Dad's plane - shot down on 6th mission. 6 crewmen killed - 4 evaded, one captured. Al ...

B-24 D 42-63969 YM- lost at IJsselmeer (15 km North East Amsterdam) on 22-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3255)
Peter Cootjans 12 years ago

Dear Nick,

I am glad to hear from you. Please contact me about your Uncle Joseph.

B-24 D 42-63969 YM- lost at IJsselmeer (15 km North East Amsterdam) on 22-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3255)
Peter Cootjans 12 years ago

Dear Nick,

My name is Peter Cootjans from the Netherlands and I adopted the memorial of ...

Mosquito XX (KB366 AZ-O) on a mission to Kaiserslautern on 1944-09-28
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Changed from RCAF to RAF

Mosquito XX (KB366 AZ-O) on a mission to Kaiserslautern on 1944-09-28
Mike Cowan 12 years ago

Correction: 627 Sqn RAF
Addition: the navigator was Flt Lt H.W Cowan, RAF(VR)(my father)
The ...

Ju 88 lost at Steensel on 23-06-1941 (SGLO ref: T1068A)
Mathias Schmidt 12 years ago

Hello, my grandfather, Wilhelm Linka, was one of four soldiers, who died in Steensel on 23rd of June ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND727 QR-C) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1944-03-19
carol hunter 12 years ago

I believe my uncle Kenneth Henry Dean was kiled on this plane.He died 18th March 1944 aged 19.His ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED559 HW-D) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1943-03-05
Craig Smith 12 years ago

Hello Fred

I've been researching this loss and created a website dedicated to this Lancaster ...

The Hulthin? 76 Sqdn left from Holme on Spalding Moor at 1943-10-23 at 17:31. Loc or duty Kassel
Oe. Johnsen 12 years ago

The cause of the crash at Welda is listed everywhere as "unknown". At aircrewsremembered.com I found ...

Handley Page Halifax V (LK664 MP-U) on a mission to Kassel on 1943-10-23
Oe. Johnsen 12 years ago

Correct name of pilot is L.E.W Hulthin.
Had he lived, he would have been my uncle.
Brgds

Vickers Wellington IC (DV773 PM-J) on a mission to Essen on 1942-06-09
J C Frith 12 years ago

My Father as first pilot an captain with 103 squadron was on this aircraft on June 2nd 1943 - Kenneth ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED423 VN-N) lost at Ridderkerk (Pruimendijk) on 02-03-1943 (SGLO ref: T2080)
John Van Belle 12 years ago

Our family were all in bed except Mother. She was standing at the window watching all the search ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND453 F2-R) on a mission to Scholven, Gelsenkirchen on 1944-06-09
Richard Gibbon 12 years ago

Note : the date of he raid was 6th October not 9th June.

Avro Lancaster III (ND453 F2-R) on a mission to Scholven, Gelsenkirchen on 1944-06-09
Richard Gibbon 12 years ago

Thorne tells his account of this event in 'Lancaster at War 4: Pathfinder Squadron', Alex Thorne 1990 ...

Avro Lancaster III (JA928 OL-W) on a mission to Schweinfurt on 1944-04-27
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Thanks Adrian

Avro Lancaster III (JA928 OL-W) on a mission to Schweinfurt on 1944-04-27
Adrian Mirfin 12 years ago

The crew comprised
Ft/L E Mirfin - pilot
W.O. Whitehouse - Navigator
F.O. Chadwick ...

Wellington lost at Vlagtwedde - Boertange (road) on 05-05-1943 (SGLO ref: T2273)
Claudia Musch 12 years ago

There's information about this lost plane and the lives that were lost on the site of the Dutch Airway ...

Avro Lancaster I (DV366 VN-R) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-11-23
john melling 12 years ago

Hello

This Lancaster crew included my relation Christopher Watson

This crew ...

Wellington Mk.X - HE702 - EX-Y lost at Doornspijk (Zuiderzeestraatweg) on 13-05-1943 (SGLO ref: T2298)
Carol Wharmby-Gordon 12 years ago

Hi..Tom Wharmby was my Uncle..The photo that you have on your site is that of the crews friend that was ...

P-47-D-10-RE - #42-75084 - IA-? lost at Nunspeet (Harderwijkerweg 85) on 08-03-1944 (SGLO ref: T3522)
Linda S. Moore 12 years ago

This was my Uncle Clyde. I never known him. He was the son of Charles W.& Pauline Coldern from Pa.

Avro Lancaster III (JB226 LQ-G) on a mission to Ludwigshafen on 1943-11-18
Paul Tremblay 12 years ago

my uncle is dead in the JB226

B-24 D 42-63969 YM- lost at IJsselmeer (15 km North East Amsterdam) on 22-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3255)
Nick Congelli 12 years ago

I'm researching what happened to my Uncle, 2Lt Joseph P Congelli. I believe he was on this B24.

The 578 Sqdn left from Burn at 1944-11-09 at 15:49. Loc or duty Gelsenkirchen
Margaret Samuels 12 years ago

F/S Silas Thomas Sloane is my father. He was a member of squadron 578 bomber command and flew out of ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED720 ZN-R) on a mission to Koln on 1943-07-09
R Green 12 years ago

Avro Lancaster Mk III ED720 ZN-R was attached to 106 Squadron of The Royal Airforce, not the USAAF.

Handley Page Halifax V (DK196 NA-Z) on a mission to Munchen on 1943-09-07
Ducastelle Philippe 12 years ago

Je recherche la photo d'équipage du Halifax DK196 NA-Z du 428 squadron

B-24H-15-FO - #42-52332 - "My Ass'Am Dragon" lost at Den Hulst (Nieuwleusen) on 15-03-1944
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

15335773 - T/Sgt. - Radio Operator - Raymond E. Swick - New Richmond, IN - EVD
born 23 Dec 1922 ...

Bristol Blenheim IV (P4905 OM-) on a mission to Maastricht on 1940-05-11
Ross Edwards 12 years ago

Hi Fred,
My Grandfather Flying Officer William Henry Edwards DFC was the Pilot of Bristol ...

Avro Lancaster II (JB237 DX-Z) on a mission to Kassel on 1943-10-23
dave owens 12 years ago

About 12 years ago, I met the daughter of Flt Sgt E F Taylor, who was killed in this aircraft.He ...

B-24H-15-FO - #42-52332 - "My Ass'Am Dragon" lost at Den Hulst (Nieuwleusen) on 15-03-1944
Willem Mugge 12 years ago

Raymond E Swick is mentioned in a telegram sent by Jaap Beekman SOE WT operator in occupied Holland dated ...

Avro Lancaster I (HK535 JO-N) on a mission to Lille on 1944-05-11
Stephen 12 years ago

HK535 was the first Lancaster produced at VACBAF - Castle Bromwich. It was test-flow numerous times by ...

Avro Lancaster I (HK535 JO-N) on a mission to Lille on 1944-05-11
Stephen 12 years ago

HK535 was the first Castle Bromwich-built Lancaster. It was test-flown numerous times by Alex Henshaw ...

Typhoon lost at Lunteren (N Galgengerweg) on 19-11-1944 (SGLO ref: T4688)
erik Spaargaren 12 years ago

Dear sir,

Yesterday I sent you some pictures and some comment about this crash. I did send ...

Avro Lancaster I (LM631 KM-W) on a mission to Saint-Leu-d'Esserent on 1944-07-08
Trevor. A. Williams 12 years ago

Dear Sir,
The pilot of Avro Lancaster LM631, KW-M, of 44 Squadron, Pilot Officer K.J.Gowing ...

Bf 110 lost at Veenhuizen (near Onstwedde) on 08-10-1943 (SGLO ref: T2951)
H Koning 12 years ago

This Bf-110 was shot down by a P-47,s of the 353th fighter group [Captain Lefebre and Lt Hurlbur] It ...

Fw 190 lost at Nieuw Schoonebeek on 10-02-1944 (SGLO ref: T3398A)
H Koning 12 years ago

Vlieger niet in NVM vermeld? [namentliche verlustmeldung] ,misschien parachute afgesprongen .In Dvhn ...

Blenheim P6895 UX-H lost at Heerhugowaard (Kerkweg) (NH) on 02-07-1940 (SGLO ref: T0737)
A.Klomp 12 years ago

Het vliegtuig is op 2 juli 1940 neergekomen in Heerhugowaard (Veenhuizen) en niet in Veenhuizen ...

RAF Bomber Command 195 Lancasters attacked benzol plants at Herne and Gelsenkirchen on 13th/14th of March 1945
Paul Herod 12 years ago

Photo is of
Lancaster PB566.of 35 squadron
FJ Jones
RS Laurie
P Cooney

P-51 D lost at Nijmegen (Molenweg) on 05-10-1944 (SGLO ref: T4468)
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Het verliesregister mentions the date of October 6th. I am interested to see your document, Thijs ...

P-51 D lost at Nijmegen (Molenweg) on 05-10-1944 (SGLO ref: T4468)
Thijs Gras 12 years ago

According to the Dutch 'Verliesregister 1939-1945' containing all accidents with military planes ...

Halifax lost at Diepenveen (Raalterweg 49) on 15-02-1944 (SGLO ref: T3412)
Rob Kreukniet 12 years ago

Look at: 'Category:Erehof Diepenveen' on commons.wikimedia.org

Short Stirling I (R9160 HA-G) on a mission to Kassel on 1942-08-28
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Thanks Selwyn for the photos! Hope that people will look at your request.

Stirling lost at North Sea (30 km SW Den Helder) on 27-08-1942 (SGLO ref: T1792)
Selwyn Morgan 12 years ago

Crew members:
P/O W.R.B. McCarthy DFC
Sgt H.M.Russell RCAF
Sgt H. Forsham
P/O ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ467 Z5-C) on a mission to Germany on 1945-04-17
Bette Henley 12 years ago

I am searching for info on Halifax mz467 as when it was shot down in April 1945 I was married to the ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND954 DX-Q) on a mission to Joigny on 1944-07-30
Ben Lace 12 years ago

FLTLT Clarke was only on this mission on this Aircraft because my Grandfather (the normal Flight ...

Short Stirling I (R9160 HA-G) on a mission to Kassel on 1942-08-28
Selwyn Morgan 12 years ago

Other crew member was P/O WRB McCarthy DFC.

Handley Page Halifax II (JD371 KN-O) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1943-08-28
Christophe 12 years ago

If you want more information, photos, reports about the Halifax JD 371, you can watch our website ...

Avro Lancaster II (LL689 KO-P) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-02-16
Alan Peacock 12 years ago

115 Sq RAF flew the Lancaster MkII at the time. Wrong picture.

Handley Page Halifax III (PN366 ) on a mission to Strait of Dover on 1945-02-25
Jon Horridge 12 years ago

I'm looking for Sydney John Carthy 187561 of 462 and 466 Squadron up to or after (last sortie at ...

Hampden I (AE136 ZN-) on a mission to Hamburg on 1941-10-27
Douglas Carmichael 12 years ago

The Commonwealth war graves lists SELSINGEN as the crash site.Three of the crew died. They were buried ...

Avro Lancaster III (JA914 GT-A) on a mission to Augsburg on 1944-02-26
Stuart Charlton 12 years ago

JA-914 was lost on 3-4 September 1943,over Berlin,the wreckage landing near Zossen, about 15km south ...

Avro Lancaster II (LL689 KO-P) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-02-16
Alan Peacock 12 years ago

115 Squadron was RAF not RCAF

Avro Lancaster II (LL689 KO-P) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-02-16
Alan Peacock 12 years ago

Other crew members

Killed-Sgt Jack Ratcliffe, Sgt David John Young.
Missing-John David ...

Handley Page Halifax I (L9500 TL-H) on a mission to Magdeburg on 1941-08-15
James Wilford 12 years ago

L9500 TL-H was previously the operational aircraft of my Grandfather Peter Stanley James. Having flown ...

Avro Lancaster I (ED372 AS-) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-09-28
Eric Bergan 12 years ago

Thank you, I am researching my uncle Finn, who was a wonderful man. He sadly passed away while writing ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED989 DX-F) on a mission to Peenemunde on 1943-08-18
Tony Curtis 12 years ago

Hi All, my grandfather was on this aircraft D.E. Nye and unfortunately perished on it.
Martin ...

Handley Page Halifax II (LW339 DY-F) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-02-16
Amanda K. Sykes 12 years ago

My great uncle was Robert Frederick Sykes the WO2 on flight LW339 DY-F.

I am putting ...

Avro Lancaster I (NN700 LS-Q) on a mission to Rocquecourt on 1944-08-08
IRENE MAY BARKSHIRE 12 years ago

my father Albert Leslie Barkshire died in this Lancaster. Could I send you his photo and some details ...

Wellington lost at Abbekerk (NH) on 14-07-1941 (SGLO ref: T1109)
johan 12 years ago

last summer i found lots of destroyed ammo and small parts of the wellington,because i know the place ...

Mosquito XX (KB350 6T-B) on a mission to Berlin on 1945-02-24
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Hello Peter,
From all the flights I know and when ready, there will be three different records from ...

Mosquito XX (KB350 6T-B) on a mission to Berlin on 1945-02-24
Peter Webster 12 years ago

Hi Fred. The information on your site is brilliant. You deserve a lot of praise for your hard work.

Mosquito XX (KB350 6T-B) on a mission to Berlin on 1945-02-24
Peter Webster 12 years ago

Hi Fred, This is the flight on which my 2nd cousin (easier description) Aubrey was killed aged 27.

Vickers Wellington II (W5435 EP-F) on a mission to Brest on 1941-09-03
Peter Webster 12 years ago

Wellington W5435 EP-F did return! My 1st cousin (twice removed), P/O R A A Doherty DFC, was flying ...

The 1655 MTU Unit left from Marham at 1943-11-05 at an unknown time. Loc or duty ?
Kelvin Youngs 12 years ago

Pilot: F/O. Peter Thomas Leeds Hallett D.F.C. R.A.A.F. AUS/400276
Nav: F/O. Arthur William ...

Handley Page Halifax V (LL191 ZL-N) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-21
Bob Cantin 12 years ago

Hi, First I want to let you know you have ont on of the greatest sites on the web. Thanks to you ...

Handley Page Halifax V (LL191 ZL-N) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-21
Bob Cantin 12 years ago

Hi, First, let me tell you have one of the greatest sites on the web. Thanks to you to let us ...

Lancaster ED778 DX- lost at Netterden (Gld.) on 13-05-1943 (SGLO ref: T2290)
Maarten 12 years ago

I've got the names of the registerd crew from my local community archives.
I live in the area.

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z6801 KN-) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1941-10-13
jean couvreur 12 years ago

A/C tombé à Daussois(8 km à l'est de PHILIPPEVILLE Belgique.

L'endroit exact: 200 en face ...

Avro Lancaster I (HK538 QR-F) on a mission to Leipzig on 1944-02-20
David Jenner 12 years ago

61 Squadron QR-F 19-20 February 1944
An uncle of mine was lost on this flight (Sgt David Brewer ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB382 DX-N) on a mission to Politz on 1945-02-09
Keith Webb 12 years ago

Today (January 2014) I interviewed the pilot, Bruce Clifton RAAF who was the only survivor of this ...

Avro Lancaster III (NE124 OF-J) on a mission to Prouville on 1944-06-25
David Walton 12 years ago

Hello I am trying to track down some more information about the crash and any information about Mr W ...

Handley Page Halifax II (W1164 NP-B) on a mission to Hamburg on 1942-07-27
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Read the whole story here ...

Short Stirling III (EF505 EX-R) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1944-01-29
Norm Sheppard 12 years ago

When EF505 crashed in shallow water, some local residents went out to see if there were any survivors.

Handley Page Halifax II (W1164 NP-B) on a mission to Hamburg on 1942-07-27
Allan C Blott 12 years ago

I am the son of Flight Leutenant Don Blott who flew on this fateful mission. Upon returning back ...

Stirling lost at Bemmel) on 20-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4205)
Luke Sanders 12 years ago

Crew:

Pilot F/O le Bouvier J D - Evaded capture, returned to UK.

Nav F/O Oliver ...

Stirling lost at Bemmel) on 20-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4205)
Luke Sanders 12 years ago

EF260 (R-Roger) flew to resupply the 1st Airborne Division just north of the Hertenstein Hotel at ...

Lancaster lost at Castenray (SE Venray) on 30-05-1943 (SGLO ref: T2399)
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Thanks for the photo Bert

Avro Lancaster III (JB480 MG-N) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-11-24
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

In case you have not seen it: When you enter 'JB480' into the description field (advances search)you ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB480 MG-N) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-11-24
Terry Page 12 years ago

AJ Stanton was on the same aircraft as my father as was Allum.

Avro Lancaster III (JB480 MG-N) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-11-24
Terry Page 12 years ago

My father Frank Ronald Page was a pilot of a Lancaster on this same mission, unfortunately he did not ...

Avro Lancaster I (ED347 WS-N) on a mission to Duisburg on 1942-12-21
Liz Lyon 12 years ago

I have been searching for a photograph of ED347 for the last two or three years, so you perhaps ...

Fiat lost at Amsterdam (Westerscheldeplein) on 11-11-1940 (SGLO ref: T0898)
Luca 12 years ago

Regia Aeronautica, 83 squadron, 18 fighter group, 56 fighter wing

Fiat lost at Amsterdam (Westerscheldeplein) on 11-11-1940 (SGLO ref: T0898)
Luca 12 years ago

the a/c was the fiat CR.42 "83-7" MM5576 flown by sergente Mario SANDINI. He got lost due to fog ...

Avro Lancaster I (ED347 WS-N) on a mission to Duisburg on 1942-12-21
Liz Lyon 12 years ago

This photo is NOT ED347 which you must be aware of! ED347 went on her only mission to Duisburg in Dec ...

Kirdford X2KF (A)
John O Flynn 12 years ago

Hi,
My late father according to records i have seen was in Kidford on the eve of D Day and landed ...

Avro Lancaster I (ED347 WS-N) on a mission to Duisburg on 1942-12-21
Liz Lyon 12 years ago

Pilot Officer J.W.Lynes was my father. Any information about him and the crew of ED347 would be very ...

Lancaster lost at Castenray (SE Venray) on 30-05-1943 (SGLO ref: T2399)
B. van den Berg 12 years ago

Only W/O D.E.D. Kimpton survives the crash by jumping out of the plane at time. The rest of the grew ...

Fokker D-XXI lost at Zevenhuizen - Moerkapelle on 11-05-1940 (SGLO ref: T0457)
tim 12 years ago

Focquin de Grave was Dutch, he flew for the LuchtvaartAfdeeling of the Dutch armed forces in May ...

Avro Lancaster III (NE168 EM-F) on a mission to Houffalize on 1945-01-06
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

From Cecilia Preston:
Hi there, Just some information for you regarding my Uncle who was apart of ...

Halifax lost at Someren-Eind (Laarstraat) on 23-04-1944 (SGLO ref: T3616)
david 12 years ago

My father Flt Lt B Osbourn was the sole survivor of this aircraft (co-pilot)

521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
Paul ten Broeke 12 years ago

Hello Graham, I see that there isn't an email address visable. It is [email protected].

521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
Paul ten Broeke 12 years ago

Dear Graham, i have the photo of Leslie Gilbert, please mail me so I can send it to you. And I might ...

P-51 lost at Haelen / Roggel (near Roermond) on 31-12-1944 (SGLO ref: T4878)
Ria schmieder 12 years ago

'The pilot met heavy and intense flak and crashlanded. The pilot got out and waved. Target:photo recce ...

Lancaster lost at North Sea (5 km w Egmond aan Zee) on 17-12-1942 (SGLO ref: T1953B)
George Clark 12 years ago

Ok. Thanks. W4382 was claimed by Oblt Linke, on the same evening, in the same area. It was mistaken at ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB129 LQ-A) on a mission to Audinghen on 1944-09-25
Thomas Lacey 12 years ago

Hi Clive, I am Fred Frey's nephew. My siblings met your aunt during the time she lived in Brantford ...

Avro Lancaster I (W4382 VN-) on a mission to Soltau on 1942-12-18
George Clark 12 years ago

Hi, I have been researching the plane for some time and many records show it as having crashed west of ...

P-51 lost at Valkenburg (Voorschoterweg) (ZH) on 05-12-1944 (SGLO ref: T4775)
jan vroege 12 years ago

I live about 500 meters from the crash. I was there when a team of volenteers resolved the plane. The ...

Lancaster lost at Castenray (SE Venray) on 30-05-1943 (SGLO ref: T2399)
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

J12470 F/O P G Holt RCAF
577958 Sgt. I Tucker
1351487 Sgt. R T Stoddart
1383984 Sgt. W ...

Lancaster lost at Castenray (SE Venray) on 30-05-1943 (SGLO ref: T2399)
P.Walkington 12 years ago

Believe this is EE123 of 44 Rhodesia Squadron . My uncle ,R.T.Stoddart , was a member of the crew .

Avro Lancaster III (LM324 UV-) on a mission to Oberhausen on 1943-06-15
C B W DENNETT 12 years ago

I would like any photo and history on F.O William James Dennett 413178 RAAF. I am his grandson.

Avro Lancaster III (PB649 9J-K) on a mission to Politz on 1944-12-22
Peter Allam 12 years ago

Hi Jenny,

I've just come across your posting re. your father and the Croker crew.
My ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND740 OI-H) on a mission to Darmstadt on 1944-09-12
George Potter 12 years ago

Re Lancaster ND740
Another member of the crew of this aircraft was my cousin Flying Officer Cyril ...

Lancaster lost at Castenray (SE Venray) on 30-05-1943 (SGLO ref: T2399)
B. van den Berg 12 years ago

Hello,

I've found some artefacts of this plane. The crash location at the map above is not ...

Handley Page Halifax III (MZ573 KW-G) on a mission to Karlsruhe on 1944-04-25
Doug Cochrane 12 years ago

Hi, my Great Uncle Gerald Joseph Boucher died on this mission. He was my grandmother Veronica's ...

Vickers Wellington III (BK271 KO-A) on a mission to Krefeld on 1942-10-03
Elsie frost 12 years ago

Hello your site is fantastic. What a learning curve I have been on. Thankyou very much for sharing ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB733 PM-K) on a mission to Hasselt on 1944-05-12
Christopher Webb 12 years ago

Flight Sergeant RB Webb was my uncle!!

Kindest regards,

Christopher John Bennett ...

Avro Lancaster I (PD419 LS-V) on a mission to Dortmund on 1945-02-04
Nick Scott 12 years ago

That LS-V was my granddads Plane He Flew. His Name was
Brian Martindale Morrissey and he flew that ...

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z6569 MH-S) on a mission to Koln on 1941-08-19
Jos Punie 12 years ago

De crash van Whitley Z6569 werd dit jaar onderzocht. Er werd in Vliermaalroot ook een tentoonstelling ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB530 LQ-O) on a mission to Dortmund on 1945-02-21
Charles E. Mac Kay 12 years ago

PB530 was a Lancaster III called W for Willie. One of the lost crewmen was T/Sgt James William Verner ...

Boston lost at Akkerwoude / Murmerwoude on 17-05-1942 (SGLO ref: T1513)
Stewart Andersen 12 years ago

Squadron Leader PSQ Andersen was my father. If it would be of help, I have quite a lot of information ...

Handley Page Halifax II (BB242 MP-P) on a mission to Mannheim on 1942-12-07
Iain Frank Smith 12 years ago

I am the nephew of the rear gunner Sgt Alan Frank Smith who was killed along with pilot Flying Officer ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB649 9J-K) on a mission to Politz on 1944-12-22
jennifer Godfrey 12 years ago

Many thanks Fred
The pilot was Mervyn Richard Croker DFC a New Zealander who died in Auckland ...

B-17G - #42-37867 - 'Berlin-Ambassador' lost at Berkum (near Zwolle) on 11-01-1944 (SGLO ref: T3306)
Darrel Brinker 12 years ago

Saw your site and noticed you had good detail on the Berlin Ambassador, tail # etc. My dad was ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND872 EM-L) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-07-29
Paul Jones 12 years ago

I have been researching the History of Flt Lt Kenneth Marshal (he is a great Uncle of a friend of ...

Avro Lancaster I (W4789 QR-) on a mission to Koln on 1943-06-17
Jacques Laurin 12 years ago

I am the nephew of Jean Paul Laurin in Québec City. I am searching any data on his plane, and on his ...

Short Stirling I (N6046 MG-Y) on a mission to Berlin on 1941-09-08
Elizabeth Yardley 12 years ago

My father Flight/Sgt Alick Yardley was the lead pilot on this mission, which resulted in the plane ...

Handley Page Halifax II (W7089 EY-) on a mission to Saarbrucken on 1942-08-29
Libert 12 years ago

Dear Sir,
as data researcher about WWII, I was very interestred about your above article.Just a ...

Lancaster lost at North Sea (5 km w Egmond aan Zee) on 17-12-1942 (SGLO ref: T1953B)
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

This record is according the official list of the Ministry of Defence of 2007. It is possible that ...

Lancaster lost at North Sea (5 km w Egmond aan Zee) on 17-12-1942 (SGLO ref: T1953B)
George Clark 12 years ago

Are you sure this wasn't 50SQN Lancaster W4382 pilot J.C Atkinson?

Short Stirling I (BF387 MG-U) on a mission to Hamburg on 1942-11-10
Hugh Davison 12 years ago

My fathers brother Sergeant Dennis Howard Davison was the flight engineer on this trip attacking ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB649 9J-K) on a mission to Politz on 1944-12-22
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Flying Officer M R Croker NZAF
Warrant Officer W A Henshaw RNZAF
Flight Sergeant D Marwood RAF

Avro Lancaster III (PB649 9J-K) on a mission to Politz on 1944-12-22
jennifer Godfrey 12 years ago

MY father is Flight Sergeant Douglas Marwood DFC and he survived the crash of PB649 T Wick. I am ...

521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

It would be a privilege to do that for you.

521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
belgmcrkvs 12 years ago

Fred If you are ever in Ottersum again, and you have the time, I would really love to have a picture ...

521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Glad to hear from you again, Graham. Ottersum is special to me too. I met my wife there. And I know the ...

521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
belgmcrkvs 12 years ago

Fred

You have scored a direct hit with this information.

Thank you for publishing ...

Short Stirling III (EH896 QS-P) on a mission to Remscheid on 1943-07-31
Susie Downer 12 years ago

My uncle was the tail-gunner on this aircraft, Sergeant Charles Doig. He survived th war and lived ...

Avro Lancaster I (PD215 PO-) on a mission to Munchen on 1944-12-18
J Brownjohn 12 years ago

All crew members of this aircraft survived.

Vickers Wellington III (BK334 KW-B) on a mission to Hamburg on 1943-03-04
Jacques Desjardins 12 years ago

My mother brother Joseph Jean-Baptiste Albert Dugal WO2 Navigator was on that flight along with ...

Avro Lancaster I (PB644 9J-R) on a mission to Bohlen on 1945-03-06
Alan Procter 12 years ago

Hi:

My wife's uncle was the flight engineer on this last mission of 9J_R. He survived and ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB480 MG-N) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-11-24
Marcus Peacock 12 years ago

My cousin once removed, AJ Stanton, went down with this plane. He was the flight engineer. While ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND728 PG-N) on a mission to Royan on 1945-01-05
Adrian Jackson 12 years ago

Great website. My uncle was WO Leslie James Symonds RAAF who was the wireless operaton/air gunner on ...

Avro Lancaster III (ED654 WS-W) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-02-21
Ian 12 years ago

ED654 was WS-W not WS-N. My uncle Arthur Steward was the middle upper gunner on this Lancaster when it ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB701 GT-Q) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1945-02-21
John Heselwood 12 years ago

Hi, Very interested in this site. My father-in-law (William George Pearce)was the Wireless Op / ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB129 LQ-A) on a mission to Audinghen on 1944-09-25
John Anderson 12 years ago

Hello,

This is Hugh John Anderson II , son of H J Anderson mentioned above. I have my dad's ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND741 KM-K) on a mission to Salbris on 1944-05-08
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

I, Fred Vogels webmster of WW2 History Europe, am not a relative of F/O Willis. But I do hope people ...

Avro Lancaster III (ND741 KM-K) on a mission to Salbris on 1944-05-08
Rob 12 years ago

Hi there,

My Great-uncle was P/O Fred Salmon. Wireless Op for Lancaster ND741. He was ...

Manchester I (L7427 OL-Q) on a mission to Hamburg on 1942-04-09
Peter Lovegrove 12 years ago

My Uncle P/O P A Lovegrove was the only survivor of this fated flight, He was captured and later died ...

Handley Page Halifax II (BB212 LQ-P) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1942-09-11
Cathy Harman 12 years ago

I would to thank my Uncle Alfred Drennan for his service for our country in WW11. He gave his life ...

Avro Lancaster III (JB461 OL-L) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-21
James Adams 12 years ago

Hi there. Very interesting to find this- my relation flt sgt Roland Arthur Adams was an air gunner ...

Avro Lancaster III (LM637 LE-V) on a mission to Schleiden on 1944-08-11
Andy Morgan 12 years ago

The date should be 8 December 1944

Avro Lancaster III (LM637 LE-V) on a mission to Schleiden on 1944-08-11
Andy Morgan 12 years ago

My father Joe Morgan was rear gunner and sole survivor in LM637 LE-V shot down during the atack on ...

Vickers Wellington Ic (P9272 OJ-A) crashed on a mission to Kiel on 1940-08-28
mike 12 years ago

hello fred my father was the tail gunner of vickers wellington p9272 n for nuts sgt L F MABEY the ...

Avro Lancaster III (PB129 LQ-A) on a mission to Audinghen on 1944-09-25
Clive L Williams 12 years ago

I write this On 10-11-2013. Over the years I have known that my Aunt Joan Williams was briefly married ...

Avro Lancaster I (NG186 A4-O) on a mission to Dessau on 1945-03-08
mark 12 years ago

my wifes uncle was part of the aircrew for this lancaster, he was the rear gunner, name SGT . donald ...

Short Stirling I (W7530 HA-Q) on a mission to Emden on 1942-06-21
Stuart Green 12 years ago

Good Afternoon - my late father Flt Lt Alan Green was the navigator on this aircraft. He bailed out ...

Stirling lost at Schaarsbergen (near camping Hoge Veluwe) on 19-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4168)
C I McArthur 12 years ago

This plane belonged to my Uncle and was shot down but with no loss of life although Uncle eventually ...

Avro Lancaster III (DV156 VN-C) on a mission to Torino on 1943-07-13
Robert Spencer 12 years ago

hello, I thought I would add that the aircraft code in full for Lanc. DV156 is actually Lancaster ...

Lancaster lost at Assel and Hoog Soeren on 13-01-1943 (SGLO ref: T1981)
Joseph 12 years ago

When lost this aircraft had a total of 138 hours. R5680 was one of two 106 Squadron Lancasters lost on ...

Avro Lancaster II (DS816 JI-O) on a mission to Valenciennes on 1944-06-16
Andrew Porrelli 12 years ago

My Grandfather died on DS 816. I want to connect to other crews family to share photos etc. Don't ...

Handley Page Halifax II (JD207 ZA-V) on a mission to Essen on 1943-07-26
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

I am looking for other info. Hope others will too

Handley Page Halifax II (JD207 ZA-V) on a mission to Essen on 1943-07-26
Richard Smith 12 years ago

Just discovered that my grandfather was on this flight - and survived before escaping via France / ...

Wellington lost at North Sea (100 km W Petten) on 28-12-1941 (SGLO ref: T1369)
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Wonderful website!

Wellington lost at North Sea (100 km W Petten) on 28-12-1941 (SGLO ref: T1369)
Jiri Wicherek 12 years ago

I encourage you to look on www.KX-B.com if you´re into it.

P-47 lost at North Sea (before IJmuiden) on 24-02-1944 (SGLO ref: T3475)
Fred van der Putte 12 years ago

Tijdstip en locatie klopt niet.
Kan gegevens aanleveren indien gewenst
mvg Fred

90th Infantry Division (USA) Nerduit
Andrew Jenkinson 12 years ago

Hello I have been trying to find out more information about the 90th in Nerduit. I bought a house ...

5 The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders first battle St Honorine La Chardonrette
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Wonderful work and wonderful records, Richard

Lancaster Mk.III - JB609 - PH-F lost at Elspeet (SW of) on 20-02-1944 (SGLO ref: T3425)
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Hans de Ruiter uit Elspeet. Bedankt voor de foto van George Haydn Williams

Mitchell lost at Deventer (Twelloseweg - Langestraat) on 06-02-1945 (SGLO ref: T5198)
wayne smith 12 years ago

Dear Sir
My late Father flew on that mission with 226 squadron, as air gunner, in Mitchell ...

152nd (Highland) Infantry Brigade t Sainte-Honorine-la-Chardronette
Richard Sands 12 years ago

St Honorine-la-chardronette was eventually liberated 23rd June 1944 by 5th battalion Queens Own Cameron ...

821st Tank Destroyer Battalion defending Lemiers
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Welcome to WW2 History Europe, Frank Neuwirth. It is an honour to meet you here!
Fred, webmaster ...

821st Tank Destroyer Battalion defending Lemiers
Frank Neuwirth 12 years ago

I was a member of the 821st Tank Destroyer Battalion, Company A. I was with the battalion throughout ...

Wellington Z1245 (code SM-D) lost at Woensel on 28-08-1942 (SGLO ref: T1797)
Kelvin Youngs 12 years ago

Happy to assist you on any aircrew losses if desired?

Hampden lost at Breedenbroek (gem. Gendringen) on 06-08-1941 (SGLO ref: T1160)
Fred Vogels 12 years ago

Thanks for this update!

Hampden lost at Breedenbroek (gem. Gendringen) on 06-08-1941 (SGLO ref: T1160)
J.C. Rutgers 12 years ago

http://www.ecal.nu/archieven?mivast=26&miadt=26&miaet=14&micode=0659&minr=2908846&milang=nl&misort= ...

1/7 The Queen's Royal Regiment attacked Mont Pinçon
Fred Vogels 13 years ago

Hello Peter Myson,
Would you be so kind to help me to correct this record with your details?

1/7 The Queen's Royal Regiment attacked Mont Pinçon
Peter Myson 13 years ago

I think you might find this should be the 13th/18th Royal Hussars!

Fw 190 lost at Nieuw Schoonebeek on 10-02-1944 (SGLO ref: T3398A)
B.Winnemuller 13 years ago

Locatie FW190 bekend DR.ING.Stheemanstraat te Nieuw-Schoonebeek.
Vloeger nog steeds onbekend.

Wellington lost at Grevenbicht (Den Deilder) on 15-10-1941 (SGLO ref: T1298)
Fred Vogels 13 years ago

Please let me know to get in contact. [email protected]/ww2

Wellington lost at Grevenbicht (Den Deilder) on 15-10-1941 (SGLO ref: T1298)
Bas Bruls 13 years ago

Hi, i am investgation this crash for more then 5 years. Please contact me for more information

Lancaster R5572 lost at Baak - Steenderen on 26-06-1943 (SGLO ref: T2599)
Fred Vogels 13 years ago

I really hope that this committee will succeed in erecting a monument for this crew!

Avro Lancaster III ED470 QR-W lost at Zelhem (Hummeloseweg 39) on 23-09-1944
Fred Vogels 13 years ago

WW2 History Europe hopes to publish some photos of this recovery. So keep tuned on this special ...

Fokker C-V lost at Sommelsdijk (polder Oudeland) on 10-05-1940 (SGLO ref: T0022)
Harry Zwarthoed 13 years ago

The aeroplane in question was Dutch, not German. On its return from a bombing run on occupied Rotterdam ...

Whitley lost at Spijkenisse (polder Nieuwe Uitslag) on 26-07-1940 (SGLO ref: T0756)
Tom Todd 13 years ago

See website https://sites.google.com/site/wo2vprl/home/1940-07-27-whitley for detailed information.

Hampden lost at Heusden (road Asten-Meijel) on 01-09-1941 (SGLO ref: T1238)
Fred Vogels 13 years ago

Hij ligt nu op zijn plek.

Hampden lost at Heusden (road Asten-Meijel) on 01-09-1941 (SGLO ref: T1238)
Gerard Jeuken 13 years ago

Hoi, Fred Vogels,
Ik woonde daar vlakbij ,en mijn vader heeft gezegd dat er een vliegtuig is ...

Lancaster lost at the IJsselmeer (5 km E Marken) on 30-03-1943 (SGLO ref: T2156)
Chrstina Campion 13 years ago

Hello ----I read this with interest although I did know the basic information ---My uncle was ...

B-17 lost at Nieuwdorp (Zuid Kraaijertpolder Zuid-Beveland) on 16-02-1945
Fred Vogels 13 years ago

Thanks Michiel for the info.
Do you know the exact location of the crash?
Best wishes Fred

B-17 lost at Nieuwdorp (Zuid Kraaijertpolder Zuid-Beveland) on 16-02-1945
Michiel Mol 13 years ago

The complete story about this plane crash can be found here: http://wingstovictory.nl/Database/pdf/498-story.pdf.

Typhoon lost at Dorst (1 km East of) on 24-02-1945 (SGLO ref: T5304)
A.S. 13 years ago

Hello

Julian Marryshow's rank was Warrant Officer. The above entry incorrectly states ...

Stirling lost at Batenburg (area De Wijnakker) on 20-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4208)
andrew stevens 13 years ago

My father Denis Bryan Stevens was navigator on this aircraft. Was returned safely with help of Dutch ...

Auster lost at Ysselsteyn (near Deurneseweg) on 11-10-1944 (SGLO ref: T4519)
Fred 13 years ago

I invite everybody to share information about this plane

Auster lost at Ysselsteyn (near Deurneseweg) on 11-10-1944 (SGLO ref: T4519)
Nicole Morley 13 years ago

Hi:I just wanted to comment that Arthur James Horrell (AJ) was my Great Uncle and I'm very proud ...

Lancaster lost at Keldonk-Erp (Keldonksestraat) on 21-07-1944 (SGLO ref: T3884)
Fred Vogels 13 years ago

Hello Joop,
When you know the exact place(s) and you want to share it on WW2 History Europe. ...

Lancaster lost at Keldonk-Erp (Keldonksestraat) on 21-07-1944 (SGLO ref: T3884)
Joop Hendrix 13 years ago

I was at the location, actually the Lancaster broke up in pieces. I spoke to an eyewitness he is ...

Fred Vogels
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