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Michsel Shaw posted a comment in Handley Page Halifax V (LK657 SE-K) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-10-09
The pilot of SE-K on October 8/9, 1943 was A. Rollack RCAF J19821, Warrant Officer 1.
The aircraft w...
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Huub Janssen posted a comment in Bristol Blenheim IV (L8847 LS-) on a mission to Maastricht on 1940-05-11
Geachte Hr. Vogels.
De RAF bommenwerper, een Bristol Blenheim van 15 Squadron, met als kenteken L8...
about 2 days ago

Jess Haynie posted a comment in 90 Infantry Division to Mont Castré, Hill 122
I would love to find as much info about this battle as I can. My grandpa was a Sherman Tank driver a...
about 4 days ago

Pat Heidkamp posted a comment in Deportation to Kassel police headquarters at Königstor
Was there a camp at Kassel in 1939? I've received conflicting information, but have found genealogi...
about 6 days ago

Robert Dalstrom posted a comment in 529 Quartermaster Salvage Repair Company stayed at Tisbury Wiltshire on 23 june 1944
My father was in the 529th QM SRC. I have some info on the unit.
about 1 week ago

Harry posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (NF920 KC-E) on a mission to Ofotfjord on 1944-10-28
Pretty sure that photo is not of NF920 KCE
about 1 week ago

Alan Bakker posted a comment in Lancaster lost at Klazienaveen (near Westra's wijk) on 14-01-1944 (SGLO ref: T3313)
Dit vliegtuig heb ik gevonden met de metaaldetector.
about 1 week ago

Paul Doyle posted a comment in Flight of Whirlwind I P7094 and Flight Lieutenant H J Blackshaw on 1943-05-15
Your date for P7094 (HE+T) loss is wrong, whilst the mission was briefed on 15 May 1943 the aircraft...
about 1 week ago

Brent McGale posted a comment in Flight of Mosquito VI HJ719 and Flying Officer E J Story on 1944-06-24
Dave Dandeneau , my cousin , is correct. My father FL J.J.P. McGale was the pilot of HJ719. The airc...
about 3 weeks ago

Mark Grabham posted a comment in Fusilier DENNIS DONNINI VC
On 18th January 1945 my 18 year old uncle Private Hugh Taylor 14748994 Highland Light Infantry (City...
about 4 weeks ago

Gary Barratt. posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ND425 BQ-C) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1944-03-01
http://www.550squadronassociation.org.uk/documents/public/Lancasters-Crews/FSgtCGFoster/SgtWilfredBa...
about 4 weeks ago

Chris Leenaars posted a comment in 28 Infantry Division (USA) landed at Omaha Beach
Please take a look at the website I made for my adoptived soldier:
https://www.elliott-r-corbett-ii....
about 4 weeks ago

Christopher Steven Collins posted a comment in Flight of Gladiator II N5588 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-04-25
N5588 could not had done this as it crashed in a mid air collision with N5690 on the 29th March 1940...
about 1 month ago

Jason Andersen posted a comment in 529 Engineer Light Ponton Company stayed at Shenstone Staffordshire on 23 june 1944
My Dad was in the 529th. I was searching where he might habeen staged prior to D-Day and I found yo...
about 1 month ago

Graeme Barnes posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (DV219 AR-) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-09-23
I believe one of the crew was Sgt. Neil Shapley RAFVR, air gunner. He had been part of a crew includ...
about 1 month ago

Richard Linnell posted a comment in Short Stirling I (N6033 MG-) on a mission to Hannover on 1941-07-15
15-07-41 Short Stirling MG-Z s/n N6033 of No 7 Squadron based at Oakington, Cambridgeshire, crashed ...
about 1 month ago

Ken Coe posted a comment in Vickers Wellington X (HZ517 AL-) on a mission to Krefeld on 1943-06-22
George's actual name was COE not Cole. He was my uncle. He was not the pilot, he was a warrant off...
about 1 month ago

R Colleman posted a comment in Flight of Typhoon Ib JP856 and Flight Sergeant E M Denny on 1944-10-01
E M Denney was not killed by this forced landing in Lint S E of Antwerp. He returned to duty a few ...
about 1 month ago

stephen Arber posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
My Auntie Audrey (Arber) Met Ivor at some point but i don't know if he was related to her. My Grand ...
about 1 month ago

Kym Cunningham posted a comment in Flight of Tempest V EJ523 and Warrant Officer R C Macpherson on 1945-02-25
My apologies for not providing accurate cemetery details. Headstone is at Green Park cemetery, 410-4...
about 1 month ago

Kym Cunningham posted a comment in Flight of Tempest V EJ523 and Warrant Officer R C Macpherson on 1945-02-25
Hello. The young do care. I am connected by marriage to this man. He had a relationship with my husb...
about 1 month ago

Ryan Bueter posted a comment in 90 Infantry Division to Mont Castré, Hill 122
My Great Uncle, PVT Lloyd E Smith , was killed there 3 July 1944 , 90th Div 359th Infantry ,
Here's...
about 2 months ago

Peter Chamberlain posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ND459 CF-M) on a mission to Vierzon on 1944-07-01
I recently visited the crash site and lay a wreathof poppy flowers and poppies at the graves of the ...
about 2 months ago

Bengt Dahlberg posted a comment in An unidentified American soldier, shot dead by a German sniper
The sniper was defending his country.
about 2 months ago

Joseph M. Kopko posted a comment in 833 Engineer (Aviation) Battalion, Company A stayed at Cokethorpe Oxfordshire on 24 april 1944
My father was in the 833 aviation engineers in WWII. I can’t find his reunion booklet. Can you help ...
about 2 months ago

Matt posted a comment in 7th Armored Division (USA) Westenfeld (Tac)
This marker shows another Westenfeld. The correct location is Westenfeld Sundern.
Impressive project...
about 2 months ago

David Clark posted a comment in Short Stirling I (W7442 -B) on a mission to Bremen on 1942-06-26
Is the picture of w7442 and is that the crew on the 25/26 June 1942?
about 2 months ago

Emily C. Wiberg posted a comment in B-17G - #42-37867 - 'Berlin-Ambassador' lost at Berkum (near Zwolle) on 11-01-1944 (SGLO ref: T3306)
Byron Aster Wiberg was my Grandfather whom I am very proud of . I love him even though I never knew ...
about 2 months ago

Len Ring posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (PB701 GT-Q) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1945-02-21
My father-in-law (Joseph D. Routledge) was the bomb aimer for that crew on the flight when they were...
about 3 months ago

Conyjohn posted a comment in 521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
and place your order for experts’ assistance. Losing performance or marks because of some obvious re...
about 3 months ago

Fred Vogels posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
[email protected]
about 3 months ago

Andrew posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
Sorry George I cannot see your email address on this wedsite
about 3 months ago

Rob Pritchard posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ND752 AA-O) on a mission to Homberg on 1944-07-21
That is not ND752. AA-O. The real ND752 was merlin engined. That image shows a MkII aircraft with Br...
about 3 months ago

rem chvjb posted a comment in 7th Battalion, The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's) Dug in on the Caen–Villers-Bocage road
istly i want to say a big thank you to the moderator and to all the people involved in writing this ...
about 3 months ago

Jamie Cole posted a comment in Flight of Typhoon Ib JP370 and Flying Officer R Payne on 1943-07-15
Roy Payne's service no. was 121358.
He returned to base at New Romney, Kent. Squadron records state ...
about 3 months ago

George Arber posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
Hello Andrew,
I have just been made aware of your note regarding Ivor’s Manx Norton . Please get bac...
about 3 months ago

Veronica posted a comment in Private First Class Mueller Walter F (Service #: 37369775) died on 1944-07-26
Walter was my grandfather's uncle, and my grandfather was named after him.
What I can tell you is th...
about 3 months ago

Harry Bartlett posted a comment in Handley Page Halifax III (NA502 DY-S) on a mission to Blainville-sur-Orne on 1944-06-29
I am the Secretary of the 102 (Ceylon) Squadron Association. Just a minor correction, you have 102 S...
about 3 months ago

Philip Coppola posted a comment in Private First Class Kinchen Howard (Service #: 34202689) died on 1944-07-14
Howard served with my father Cpl. Alfonso Coppola in the 9th Division, 60th Infantry Regiment. They...
about 3 months ago

John Donnelly posted a comment in Staff sergeant Donnelly William O (Service #: 35117736) died on 1944-12-25
I am from Ireland and I saw the name of William O Donnelly on the memorial in France today. As he h...
about 3 months ago

Alban Geoffrey Morgan Oliver posted a comment in Flight of Hudson N7282 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-08-07
Pilot Officer R B Forbes, Sergeant J Oliver, Sergeant J Grant and Sergeant G Tennant: report of deat...
about 3 months ago

REBECCA PHILLIPS posted a comment in 904 Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company stayed at Tidworth Wiltshire on 22 august 1944
MY FATHER PASSED AWAY IN 1999, HE WAS IN THE 904TH ORDANCE H.A.M. AND WE HAD ALWAYS HEARD HE WAS AT ...
about 3 months ago

Mark Howard posted a comment in Flight of Mustang III FX984 and Flight Lieutenant D P Will on 1944-08-06
My maternal grandfather was Denis Will. I have more detail about the crash tat claimed his life and ...
about 3 months ago

Paul Hughes posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (W4895 GT-) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-03-28
This Lancaster was coded GT-C, I found this out by searching on the international Bomber Command web...
about 3 months ago

Mary Ellen Mills posted a comment in 1055 Engineer (Port) Construction Repair Group, HQ Company stayed at Porthcawl Glamorgan on 23 february 1944
My Father was in the 1055 Engineering & Repair Group. I have one photo of the whole group. I als...
about 3 months ago

Peter Blythe posted a comment in Flight of Tempest V JN857 and Flight Sergeant G H Wylde on 1944-07-07
Dear Mr Wylde.
I do believe your Father was flying JN857. EJ559 was a Series 2 Tempest and this w...
about 3 months ago

James H. Castino posted a comment in Staff sergeant Stuart Jim T (Service #: 39174990) died on 1944-06-06
In May of 2022, my wife and I were on a guided tour of this cemetery, as part of a riverboat cruise ...
about 4 months ago

cheap uk essay writer posted a comment in 521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
Nich's exploration of the 521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19 sh...
about 4 months ago

Chris posted a comment in Flight of Beaufighter II V8325 and Squadron Leader W D Winward on 1943-02-18
Hello Roy W Fisher,
I would like to ask you something about your late uncle. Can you send me an e-m...
about 4 months ago

Clive Hoskin posted a comment in The 619 Sqdn left from Woodhall Spa at 1943-10-02 at 18:25. Loc or duty Hagen
For the record F/S Kenneth George Mortlock took off on 18.25 on 1st, not 2nd, October 1943. His plan...
about 4 months ago

Charlie Gretton posted a comment in Killings in Beurey-sur-Saulx, Robert-Espagne, Mogeville, Couvonges
I have been recently reading about the true atrocities that the Nazi's committed against the French ...
about 4 months ago

Richard Lentz posted a comment in 735 Military Police Battalion (ZI), Company D stayed at Weymouth Dorset on 20 may 1944
What was this units responsibility in the Normandy Invasion?
about 4 months ago

LisaK posted a comment in Halifax V LL293 8A-P lost at IJsselmeer (Stavoren) on 14-10-1944 (SGLO ref: T4544)
Visiting Stavoren I saw the plaque commemorating this crew. My heartfelt thanks to these brave men. ...
about 4 months ago

ADHD Test posted a comment in Organisation 21 Army Group HQ
<a href="https://www.palmserver.cz/modules.php?name=Surveys&op=results&pollID=3">websi...
about 4 months ago

Ken Kleynhans posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (ED554 EM-Q) on a mission to Duisburg on 1943-04-10
Cornelius William Kleynhans was my cousin.
about 4 months ago

Fred posted a comment in American Cemetery and Memorial Normandy by unit
Overview by state
about 4 months ago

Keith H posted a comment in Short Stirling I (BF387 MG-U) on a mission to Hamburg on 1942-11-10
Jen, I'm a distant relative of your grandfather Walter Nicholls. Walter would have been my uncle thr...
about 4 months ago

Simon Edwards posted a comment in Flight of Hurricane I P2549 and Flight Lieutenant G E B Stoney on 1940-08-18
He is commemorated with a small cross in the vicinity of Church wood, Chilham, Kent - quite a way fr...
about 4 months ago

Edgar Wilson posted a comment in Lancaster III - JB420 - DX-S lost at Blokzijl (Baarlingerpolder) on 15-02-1944
Visited the beautiful town of Blokzijl. The graves of the 7 airmen are a reminder of sacrifices made...
about 4 months ago

Rachel posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (LL953 ZN-O) on a mission to Gravenhorst on 1944-11-07
William Clyde served with 106 squadron was a mid upper gunner. This was the aircraft used. Sadly all...
about 5 months ago

John K posted a comment in Flight of Beaufighter II V8325 and Squadron Leader W D Winward on 1943-02-18
The plane actually crashed in the Amstelmeer (Amstel-lake), not the Waddenzee or Zuiderzee. The body...
about 5 months ago

Adam Cousins posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ED617 VN-) on a mission to Gelsenkirchen on 1943-07-10
Another member of the crew of that plane was Sergeant Andrew Cousins (1050802) Air Gunner. He was th...
about 5 months ago

Adam Cousins posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ED617 VN-) on a mission to Gelsenkirchen on 1943-07-10
Another member of the crew of that plane was Sergeant Andrew Cousins (1050802) Air Gunner. He was th...
about 5 months ago

Fred Vogels posted a comment in Vickers Wellington III (X3422 GT-) on a mission to Genoa on 1942-11-08
Please look at this request!!
about 5 months ago

David Farr posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (L7546 EM-G) on a mission to Genoa on 1942-11-07
We visited the graves on a recent visit. They are beautifully maintained, with fresh flowers. The lo...
about 5 months ago

William Malcolm CORNELL posted a comment in Flight of Hurricane I L1614 and Sergeant G L Nowell on 1940-05-16
Gary Nowell, a former fighter pilot with the RAF, stayed as a paying guest at my home in Eastbourne ...
about 5 months ago

Bob Proctor posted a comment in 665 Ordnance Ammunition Company stayed at Dunham Park Cheshire on 15 august 1944
My father-in-law, Ralph Pete Bonfield, was with the 665th Ordnance Ammunition Company. He arrived in...
about 5 months ago

Fred Vogels posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (JB412 OL-B) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-29
I have thousands of airplanes on the website. It is impossible to show all the originals. But when y...
about 5 months ago

David L Colbourne posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (JB412 OL-B) on a mission to Berlin on 1944-01-29
There seems to have been an error made here, the picture does not relate to the caption. Rather tha...
about 5 months ago

James McGreal posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (JB716 PH-X) on a mission to Frisian Islands on 1944-08-11
I believe that No12 Sqn, Avro Lancaster PH-X was on a Mine-Laying mission (Gardening Op) to the Port...
about 5 months ago

Marni Schroeder posted a comment in Flight of Mustang III FZ141 and Pilot Officer W D Wendt on 1944-06-07
RCAF Flight Officer William David Wendt was my paternal great uncle. My uncle - David Schroeder, of...
about 6 months ago

Passenaud Benoit posted a comment in Private Robertson Robert W (Service #: 33310836) died on 1945-07-05
I am French and I belong to the Association Française des Fleurs de la Mémoire. We have the charge o...
about 6 months ago

Robert N. posted a comment in Second Lieutenant Mascolo Camillo E (Service #: O-433967) died on 1944-07-25
Lt. Mascolo would be my second cousin. I have just found out about his service record, which is very...
about 6 months ago

Lothar Gerhards posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ND624 PM-F) crashed at Sistig on 1944-05-25
Hallo together,
next year the dead of the 7 young man will be 80 Years gone ... I am a descandant fr...
about 6 months ago

Anthony posted a comment in The airfields on Malta
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Gary Boudreau posted a comment in Flight of Hurricane P3428 and unknown rank unknown name on 1941-06-26
Hill Alfred Frederick Hill Sgt Pilot RAF 937559 age 23 KIFA 26 June 1941 Hurricaine I P3428 249 sqd ...
about 6 months ago

Jim Roedder posted a comment in 552 Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company Tank
My father's separation record lists the 522nd HM organization. However, I have a letter written by ...
about 6 months ago

Robin Stephenson posted a comment in Private Fitzgerald Jack D (Service #: 37343112) died on 1944-06-06
This is my uncle. unfortunately he was killed before i was born but i would love if anyone has infor...
about 6 months ago

Fred Vogels posted a comment in The 128 Sqdn left from Wyton at 1945-03-08 at an unknown time. Loc or duty Berlin
Probeer de SGLO voor meer info:
Loss chart: T5354B
Day or Night of operation Operation Target Nickn...
about 6 months ago

Paul Batenburg posted a comment in The 128 Sqdn left from Wyton at 1945-03-08 at an unknown time. Loc or duty Berlin
As a member of 550 association I am searching for the crash site of PA995. A German witness tells ab...
about 6 months ago

Carl Silverman posted a comment in 332 Engineer General Service Regiment, 2 Battalion, Company E stayed at Lydney Gloucestershire on 08 march 1944
my father US Army 332nd Engineers GSR Company E (Capt Stewart) was there...also Normandy...Paris...A...
about 6 months ago

Ralph E Snape posted a comment in Flight of Typhoon Ib MN318 and Lieutenant A E Collet on 1944-12-27
Correction: The Serial No. for this Typhoon is MN294 and not MN318 as widely reported. Confirmed b...
about 6 months ago

Ralph E Snape posted a comment in Flight of Typhoon Ib MN318 and Lieutenant A E Collet on 1944-12-27
This comment concerns Lt. A.N. Fisher flying Typhoon Ib JR493, Lt. Anthony Ewart Collett 328482V fly...
about 6 months ago

Fred Vogels posted a comment in Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z6566 MH-Q) on a mission to Koln on 1941-08-19
I am looking forward to you photos and story. You can also mail met at backtonormandy at gmail dot c...
about 6 months ago

Donald Grant posted a comment in Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z6566 MH-Q) on a mission to Koln on 1941-08-19
Hello,
I have just come across your site and am delighted to see this aircrew remembered. My father ...
about 6 months ago

Andrew posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
Peter/ George just to let you know I believe I have the bike Ivor is riding in the photo.
about 6 months ago

Pete Jeffery posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (ME799 PM-K) on a mission to Stuttgart on 1944-07-29
Regards Lanc ME799, my Uncle and his crew took off a minute and a half earlier in LM131.
F/OArmstron...
about 7 months ago

Michael Surant posted a comment in 401 Signal Company (Aviation) stayed at Cheddington Buckinghamshire on 24 october 1944
My father Henry Surant was in the 401 signal co [avn] his mos was switchboard opr. The 401 was opera...
about 7 months ago

Anthony Mercer posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (NF911 HA-F) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1944-09-13
We have just visited Rheinberg War Cemetery where all seven headstones are grouped together.
about 7 months ago

Anthony Mercer posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (NF911 HA-F) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1944-09-13
Rogers was a Pilot Officer. My uncle in law was the pilot - Flying Officer Frank Smith.
about 7 months ago

Paula williams posted a comment in 588 Ambulance Company (Motorized) stayed at Pontypool Monmouthshire on 18 may 1944
Hi could any person please advise me how to find out if sgt Alfred Conrad Burton 347 46384 was stati...
about 7 months ago

Fred Vogels posted a comment in Mitchell lost at Nauw van Calais on 24-06-1944 (SGLO ref: T3846D)
Please reply at backtonormandy at gmail dot com
about 7 months ago

Kev P posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire II P8074 and Sergeant Dvorak on 1941-07-14
The Spitfire landed back at Ibsley where it was repaired and put back service with 501 squadron, bei...
about 7 months ago

Fred Vogels posted a comment in Flight of Tempest V EJ775 and Flight Lieutenant R C Deleuze on 1945-02-25
Dank je wel John: gecorrigeerd. Jullie website staat erbij: https://regischarlesdeleuze.nl...
about 7 months ago

Mark Ladwig posted a comment in 654 Engineer Topographic Battalion, Company A stayed at Tetbury Gloucestershire on 19 may 1944
Warren--
My father served in the 654 Engineer Topographic Battalion throughout the war. The unit was...
about 7 months ago

John van den Brink posted a comment in Flight of Tempest V EJ775 and Flight Lieutenant R C Deleuze on 1945-02-25
Hello Fred,
The name of Régis is misspelled. The right way is Régis Deleuze. He had an engine probl...
about 7 months ago

Lucas Franciscus Maria van der Hoeven posted a comment in Mitchell lost at Nauw van Calais on 24-06-1944 (SGLO ref: T3846D)
I write a biografie about my wife's uncle : Joost Sluis who was observer in that plane... I have a l...
about 7 months ago

Gerald Tebes posted a comment in Typhoon IB R8688 lost at Bergharen ('t Broek) (5 km Z Ewijk) on 14-01-1945 (SGLO ref: T5097)
Horn kwam om het leven nadat hij per ongeluk door 2 Amerikaanse P-47 Thunderbolts werd beschoten die...
about 7 months ago

Fred Vogels posted a comment in Captain Breen John A (Service #: O1295656) died on 1944-06-06
Looking forward to your photos at backtonormandy at gmail dot com
about 7 months ago

Katie Orr posted a comment in Captain Breen John A (Service #: O1295656) died on 1944-06-06
My mother, Phyllis Brandt, was a friend of Captain John Breen when she was stationed in Washington, ...
about 7 months ago
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