MasonSmero

There is visibly a bunch to know about this. I feel you made certain good points in features also.
Keep working ,impressive job!

Matt Sheehy

Pls correct your archive re:

Flt. SheeBy is incorrect spelling it is SHEEHY he was KIA
on DEC.24, 1944 over Germany.
Thank you would appreciate a respone.

David Brown

Impressive web site and knowledge base. Very interesting.

james reavey

I would like to contact David Rees, son of Noel Rees from Cymbran.Noel was shot down with myself on 2nd November 1944 over Dusseldorf. We were crew members in sqadron 576 flying in Lancaster bombers.

David McLay

I recently submitted a personal history to this site. They promptly listed the story. And they quickly and cheerfully made a few corrections and additions for me. The result looks wonderful and I am proud to see it on the site.
Well done!

DavId McLay

Bryan McLeod

I just wished to offer my unreserved recommendation to any who are in search of more understanding on those we lost that the staff of this site and one Kate Tame Senior Research Editor in particular are singularly helpful and knowledgeable. I feel extremely greatful to Kate for he assistance in helping me to piece together more of an understanding on my maternal grandfather's service and unfortunate death. I regret only that I did not discover this valuable resource in time to help my mother with closure as I know that little nine year old girl missed her daddy her entire life. The assistance I got here however will do much to help me not disappoint my uncle and for that I am deeply touched and know he will be as well. Thank you Kate and everyone at Aircrew Remembered.

Simon Muggleton

I have completed full research (with photos) into F/O Moodie DFC and his crew from 44 and 97 Squadrons. I have tried sending it to you but your address is shown as not valid. Is there another e Mail address I can use?
Regards,
Simon Muggleton

douglas down

I was searching your site before and was able to find my father R.S. Down. Now it returns no results?? In the list I see 3 listings for Down, but none come up? I read all instructions, so... help

NANETTE SCHELL

MY ONLY UNCLE FLIGHT LT. KENNETH ERNEST PHILIP EVANS WAS KILLED IN THE VALIANT BOMBER CRASH IN SOUTHWICK, SUSSEX. MY MOTHER AND I ATTENDED THE MILITARY FUNERAL FOR THE THREE MEN WHO DIED ON 11 MAY.
I HAVE TRIED TO FIND MY COUSINS. HOWARD EVANS AND NICKOLAS AND CHRISTOPHER. I DID NOT KNOW THE ELDEST COUSIN WAS NAMED
ROBERT. I SHOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO BE ABLE TO HEAR FROM THEM AS IT HAS BEEN OVER 59 YEARS SINCE I STARTED MY SEARCH FOR MY FAMILY MEMBERS. MY HUSBAND AND I VISITED THE GRAVES IN ENGLAND ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO AND I HAVE THREE LITTLE GREEN STONES FROM MY UNCLE PIP'S GRAVE. KENNETH ERNEST PHILIP EVANS.
OUR GRAND FATHER'S NAME WAS WILLIAM EVANS AND GRAND MOTHER WAS ANNIE EVANS.
MY MOTHER WAS THE SISTER OF FLT.LT K E P EVANS.HER NAME WAS AGNES LESLEY ETHEL EVANS BEFORE SHE MARRIED MY FATHER IN 1938.
IF ANYONE CAN PASS MY INFORMATION TO MY COUSINS IN ENGLAND IT WOULD BRING CLOSURE AFTER ALL THESE LONG YEARS TO MYSELF AND FAMILY. I AM NOW IN MY LATE SEVENTIES. THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION ON YOUR SITE WHICH I RECEIVED TODAY FROM MY
COUSIN WHO WAS FL.LT K E P EVAN'S FIRST SON GERALD.
PLEASE CONTACT ME. NANETTE SCHELL.

John Green

Sadly many names seem to be missing from your website.
For example I am trying to find a reference to one Hector Meadus who served with RCAF as a navigator in WW2 but there is no mention of his name anywhere.

Linda Wilkinson

What is the history of Lancaster bomber aircraft R.5666

John Proffitt Chairman, BAF Bureau

Please accept our sincere thanks for providing the article regarding missing Air Crew from WWII and to assist in search for relatives.

It is believed that my father is a cousin of Pilot Officer William Proffitt White of Halifax LK709 that did not return after a bombing raid over Berlin in January 1944.

We did search for information for a number of years and
this will bring some closure to know of what happened and also that a rededication service with military honours will take place to commemorate the Air Crew of RAF Halifax LK709 after all these years.

Rafał Pytel

Congratulations for the memory of World War II Veterans. Great site dedicated to the history.
Seeking information on the aircraft Dornier DO 217 E - 4, which was the gunner WILHELM PYTTEL, 11. March 1943 r. The mission of the Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Greetings from POLAND.

Kim Allen

I have the original POW Bracelet from the 60s with John s Finley the third on it. Would love to let the family know

Srdjan Gojak

Hi, for more than thirty years I am searching all about
Spitfire Mk.VIII F, JF344 flown by John McAndrew Brodie, 32. squadron RAF, Foggia Italy. Pilot died at 14.02.1944 near Baska Voda, Yugoslavia.
I need a personal letter of the aircraft that comes after "GZ" squadron code. Where to look?

frank mahieu

Congratulations with your fine website and with the major and important remembrance aim ! Best to you and good luck further on.

Howard Warburton

I am trying to find any information on FS Leslie Robert Willis Flight Engineer 170 Sqn based at Hemswell, shot down in Lancaster NN744 TC-V over Aijen (Limburg) Holland on the night of 21/22 Feb 1945, he survived the crash but died of his wounds in a german hospital on 6 Apr 45. Any photos or information on their final mission would be greatly appreciated. He also served for a short period with 103 Sqn at Elsham Wolds and indeed survived a crash landing in Lancaster LM293 on that base.

Sandy Plant

I am trying to find any photographs of the flight crew of my uncle's Lancaster 111. His name was James Tweedie, Service No. 1067394. He was in 156 pathfinders Squad. Aircraft EE122 and was shot down and killed in June 1943
Any information would be most hepful

Craig Benton

I'm ex RAF and live walking distance from the crash site of 515 Sqn Mosquito PZ344-3P within which Flt/Lt L'Aime and F/O Smith lost their lives. I've inspected the site and found various pieces of wreckage which has been confirmed as belonging to a Mosquito. The location details posted on this site are slightly inaccurate, not too far off though. I will be honouring these gentlemen regularly an would be happy to share any information.

Miranda Bishop

Hello all, I'm looking for information on my Grandad. He was Flight Sargeant Henry Walter Gibson. I believe he was of 7th Squadron. He passed in an accident from RAF Oakhampton on 15 October 1959.
We don't have many living who can tell me more about his RAF life I would love to know more.
many thanks

David Venner

My uncle, Sgt RH Alvey, was a WO/AG in Coastal Command (489 sqdn, then briefly in 144 sqdn). His Hampden was shot down over SW Norway - all four crew were killed: Pilot was S/Ldr JRD Hird, Bomb aimer was Sgt DW Hepplewhite, the other WO/AG was Sgt RJ Coles. They are commemorated at Runnymede. MRES could find no evidence of burial on land - thought to have been buried at sea by the Germans. I am writing a biography of my uncle. Would welcome contact with families of other crew members.

Gordon Hoyle

I have a picture of my uncle Fl/Eng PO Norman Alfred Smith of 424 Squadron Halifax III MZ901 downed Oct 15/44 buried in Idom Denmark. I would like to add Norman's Picture to the site and would welcome contact from family of the other 6 crew members.

Marc Stevens

Excellent site! Hoping to get my late father (Sqn Ldr Peter Stevens MC) added.

Ian

WILLIAm ARTHUR GRIFFIN 620429 42 Sqdn. Royal Air Force
I am looking for more info on the above cousin of mine
any picturesor info on how he died etc

Bob Wilton

You have an excellent forum Kelvin.

P Patterson

I have just discovered your page regarding the 7Sqn Stirling R9270, reportedly shot down on the evening of 8/9 March 1943. I just wanted to thank you for the compilation. My aunt (mother's sister) is the daughter of P.O. Gosper DFC, who was killed in that action. As my grandmother (98, still alive!) was never married to P.O. Gosper, her connection with the family was lost over the years, and my aunt has little knowledge of, or information regarding, her father. I have only just come to realize through your page that he was decorated.

Elliot

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Thomas Newman

I am looking for information on Halifax bomber Ll577 which crashed killing all the crew in Jalhay Belgium on the night of the 4/5 of november 1944. Specifically the exact location of the crash site.
My Uncle Thomas F Craddock was the flight engineer.

fitamen

Hello ,just a comment about aircraft al285,

1-the situation of the aircraft was Great Massingham
2-Lieutenant LeBivic died july the 6th 1943 at Ely's hospital from the injuries caused during the crash broken skul.

regards

Fitamen jean pierre

Hello,
regarding the aircraft Ah740 ,107 sqn massingham crashed at sea on december the 6 th 1942 should it be possible to add the fourth crew member i/e Pilot Officer Louis.M.Delanchy
Free French resuested to take part of the raid by his Wing Commander P.H.Dutton,as bottom rear gunner.It seems to me that it shoud be fair to have his name mentionned together with the other crew members at least on your site .I made a request to have his name engraved on the Runnymede Memorial but my request has been rejected due to the fact Louis.M.Delanchy was not a British or commonwealth citizen dispite the fact he was wearing for the mission the british uniform.
you can learn more about him on my site www.francaislibres.fr
if you need more details I have in my possession some official documents confirming his presence on bord AH740 that I could forward to you by mail if you want to seen them.
A reply wouls be much appreciated

regards
jean pierre

David Williams

To Will Atkinson, David Sparrow was my uncle, my mothers Brother. My Mother is still going strong and I have the whole story Of David if you would like to contact me.

Marla Miller

PB258 SR-V August 12-13 1944. My uncle John French Andrews died on this mission.

Clive Hamilton

Found this site when under going some research into my 1st cousin, once removed, John Richard Charles Donohue DFC - serial number - 178567. He served with 158 squadron then transferred to Pathfinders 635 squadron in the Summer of 1944. He lost his life on a raid to Chemnitz on the 14th Feb 1945 along with all the crew except the rear gunner (J T McQuillan) whilst being a member of the crew in Lancaster PB287.

Interested to find out more about his service so that I can record this in the family tree I am currently updating. As far as I know there are no pictures of the crew unless anyone knows differently.

They must never be forgotten and my visit to the Bomber Command Memorial a couple of years back made me more then ever, aware of the sacrifices made by so many serving men.

Ian Allison

My Father in law flew as tail gunner in Lancaster's we believe. He joined before the war and at some time was in Egypt. his serial number was 650150. My wife would like to find out more about his active service record if possible. His name was John Parnell born 8th December 1911 in Hampshire.

C O M Chave

Have now received an explanation as to the reason I enquired about so you can delete my post if you wish.

Will Atkinson

Researching for FO David Sparrow and his navigator Victor Brown. Their 151 Squadron Mosquito NF2 was shot down over the Netherlands 21/4/43. They were both 21 years old. David was from Gravesend and known to have been a choirboy in St. Georges Church. If anyone has any further information I would be very interested to hear.

C O M Chave

Just wondering why when going to personal histories and say Feb 1943 it is not in chronological order which it always was before the big split of the competing websites!?

John Ingram

My father was in 115 Squadron during the war, after completing his 32 missions was posted to the Far East flying Dakotas..

donna saidock

My uncle Leslie Phillips was on 49 squadron Lancaster 111ED726EA-VF/O Millar afm . At beach Head July 12 / 13 1939 .Wish to contact any relatives still living

ben marling

nice website
trying to do a bit of reseach on my past but can not dig anything up but at the moment i know he flew bristol blhiemn in ww2 also he severed in the battle of britain as a navigator

alfnara

Nice website you got over here i really love it,
i m from saudi arabia and working in cleaning services wish good luck for everyone :)

ameer khan

William Scott Johnson

I am one of the sons of Air Gunner Sergeant William Johnson who was involved in operation Secquaville with Flight Lieutenant Richard Polandri. I might have more information you might like to know.I was told Richard Polandri was 26, which was regarded as old by the rest of the crew. And my father was 21 and from Blyth Northumberland.

Brian Riley

A superb website and a fitting commemoration of the service and sacrifice of those who served.

Brian Riley
Curator
RAF Dunholme Lodge Heritage Centre
William Farr School
Welton
Lincoln

Floyd Low

Fantastic site! I located the crew of 51 Sqn Whitley which came down in Laxfield 18/19.08.41

Pilot was from Cornwall Ontario Canada, his niece was searching for info

I can help you trace fallen RCAF over here

Many many thanks!!!

Floyd Low
Ottawa Canada
www.54thbattalioncef.ca

Pete Corley

I have been researching my fathers wartime service as an Air Gunner with 207 Squadron RAF (then at Spilsby) during 1944/45 for many years and am fortunate enough to have a detailed record of all his operational sorties over this period, primarily whilst operating with PO Norman Owen and the crew of Lancaster ND555 EM-D.

This aircraft was subsequently lost (I cannot recall where now but it was on a raid over Germany) and I am hoping that your site will assist me in this.

Ian clarke

On researching I find you are missing
J17654 sgt harold moseley ivatt served 50sqn raf kia night 12/13 may 43 lancaster 1 w4762

Alfred Vadder

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren!
Seit Jahren beschäftige ich mich mit Kriegsereignisse aus dem zweiten Weltkrieg in Westdeutschland.Da ich auch in verschiedene Archive recherchiere fällt mir einiges auf.Bei Euch ist mir die Eintragung über Lt. Wilhelm Nink aufgefallen.Wilhelm Nink wurde am 23.09.1944 bei Aalten in den Niederlanden von Fighter der USAAF abgeschossen.Ein selbsternannter Historiker aus Haltern hat auch diese Absturzstelle nach Haltern verlegt,wie viele andere Abstürze auch.Ich hoffe Euch einen Hinweis gegeben zu haben.Mit freundlichen Grüßen Alfred Vadder.

John Hayhow

Whilst sorting through my late mothers effects i came across some letters written to her by P/O Dougals Lindsay Cropper who died circa 23.08.41 of 609 squadron.Last based at Biggin Hill.
They are of a personal nature but provide an insight to feelings towards the enemy and towards his sorties over France.They cover the period november 1940 to August 1941. There is also a small group photo that could be posted on your web site.Are these letters likely to be of interest to your archivist?

Arthur Lee

I came here to research some family history. I found the man that shot down my uncle's B-17 in Italy in 1943. Schmitz, Günther is listed here along with some notes on his kills. My uncle's is the B-17 on 6 Oct. 1943

Adrian

Superb Website who honoured all the RAF boys who didn't came back. Currently I am researching 102 sqdn Halifax W7882,DY-P, crashed 2 February 1943 over Luijksgestel. Got in touch with the families of Watt and Gwillam and I looking forward to get in touch with other relatives of the crew among them of Sgt R.W.Goffin, Sgt G.Guerrier, Sgt H.J.Naylor and Sgt R.F.Lillywhite DFM.

Graham Price

I would be interested to know of any further info about my second cousin once removed, Sgt. John Bennett, who was killed on a mission 24 Sept 1942 over Flensburg. Details: Son of Harold & Violet Bennett of Lower Compton, Warwickshire, Service No. 573729. While flying in Halifax Mark II bomber: Serial 1055 D-YF, Stationed at Polkington. Time of crash 0016. Mission Flensburg, crashed near Flensburg. Memorial in his Honour at Runnymede, Surrey.

Philip Bujak

Just found your site. Congratulations. A resource I will come back to regularly in my research on the PAF.

Deloras

Cześć,
bardzo interesujące miejsce, napewno chętnie odwiedze Cię tu nie raz, bardzo ciekawie piszesz twojego bloga - jest tak bardzo ciekawi
Pozdrawiam
Sabinka

Louise Dexter

My uncle was Flight Engineer Sgt. Ronald Hoole. On 15th/16th March 1944 together with the crew of Lancaster ND474 (49 Squadron) he flew from Fiskerton on mission to Stuttgart. All the crew were killed when they were shot down over Bolstern, Germany.
P/O T.W. Waugh Pilot
Sgt R. Hoole F/E
F/S T.C. McEneaney NAV
Sgt W.E. Hardy WOP
Sgt D.B. Birbeck A/G
F/O J.J. Knowles A/B
Sgt J.G. Wise A/G

I'm now in contact with five families of the seven crew but I'm still looking for the families of John Joseph Knowles and Douglas Brigg Birbeck. If anyone has any information about these two crew members, I would be most grateful. We Will Remember Them

Bobbie Barkley Brownfield

I am the niece of Rufus O. Barkley, Jr and I recently came across a letter from my uncle Rufus written to my father who was serving in France a few weeks prior to his final flight. Thanks for the information about his last mission and for not letting their story be forgotten.

Danielle de La Bastide

My great-great uncle was Flight Lieutenant Lionel Arthur Sydney Hodge. He was a Lancaster pilot and died in 1945 over Germany. I'm currently writing about my grandfather and his brother who were both Royal Navy pilots during the Korean War. Would love to know more about Lionel, he's fascinating to me and was obviously very brave.

Jamie Crocker

Fantastic website. I wouldn't be asking this question if it weren't for its existence.
I refer to 25.05.1945 No 296 Squadron Halifax III NA291 Fl/Lt. Fraser
I would very much like to be put in contact with Marianne Walsh. The reason being is that we share the same story. I am in fact the son (born in 1960) of Beryl mentioned in her copy about Alan Gates. I think we may have a lot to talk about.

Thomas Anschütz

To whom it may concern:
I am searching for a Bristol Beaufighter , MIA 1942 over
Cologne !
Please can you help me in this respect.
Best regards
Thomas Anschütz
Birkenweg 6
53804 Much
Germany

Jack La Plante

I am writing a book about a Polish Naval Academy graduate, Ludwik Skoczylas, a Fleet Air Arm pilot who escaped from Poland and eventually wound up in England as a pilot in Special Duties, Flight 1586, flying out Brindisi, Italy. He survived the war, only to die of a heart attack in my hometown of East Harford, Connecticut,USA in December of 1959.
Your site is a valuable resource for me in obtaining lots of background information. Particularly interesting to a person like me who is half Polish. I am having difficulty in finding information about the Polish Naval Academy in the early 1930s and the training of naval pilots at Puck. Any info about those two subjects will be helpful. Thanks.

Timothy Trimble

Thank you for providing the stories of so many. I am currently restoring a aircraft that was used to train so many of these airmen. The airplane was stationed at Virden 19 EFTS. If you have any further detail surrounding this location, I would be grateful to hear from you.

Dominique Joyce

28/29.06.1944 No. 102 Squadron Halifax LW143
Halifax crash Operation: Railway yards, Blainville, France,
Date: 28/29th June 1944 (Wednesday/Thursday)Unit:
No. 102 Squadron
Type: Halifax III
Serial: LW143
Coded: DY-O
Location: Gisors-Gournay area, France
Air/Gnr: Sgt. Reg W.I. Joyce PoW No: 8100 Camp: Stalag Luft Sagan and Belaria

I was absolutely overwhelmed with pride when I came upon the Air Crew Remembered site - 28/29.06.1944 No. 102 Squadron Halifax LW143. My father is Reginald William Joyce, air gunner on the Halifax 111 LW143. He died peacefully on Monday, 29th December 2014 aged 89 years. Seeing the photographs of him and his crew was incredibly moving. He often talked of his crew with great respect and never ever forgot them. After the war my father went back to Lyons-la-Forest to give his thanks and gratitude to Huguette Verhague for the bravery and kindness she gave to him and his crew. It was there that he met, fell in love and married a local French girl, my mother Janine Colzy who actually watched LW143 being shot down. Little did she know her future husband was in that aircraft. My grandfather was Gustave Colzy (code name ‘Olaf’) a much respected member of the French Résistance. I have my father’s leather helmet and attachments which he wore when he was shot down, a great piece of history. What a story!
In memory to all those great men and women who fought and gave their lives for the peace we have today Amen.

Warren Fowlie

I am very happy to have found the Kracker Database on your site to verify other information scattered around out there on the Internet. Also found a bit of new information that has helped me understand events that I am researching. Appreciate your effort to preserve all of this information and making it accessible. Very well done //waf

Karolina

I am so happy that you take care about our pilots .Specially about my lovely Uncle .IF you do not mind send me more info cos my aunt Connie his wife is so old lady and she does not remember all .I know a lot even I have some pics but better is as much as possible .I want to keep all info about him our proud of our family from Wejherowo Poland
regards
Karolina Groenwald

Carole Higgs

Wife of Kenneth John Higgs ,who was named after his uncle Kenneth George Higgs killed in action aged 20 years. He died 25/26.05 1943. 428 Squadron Wellington X HZ476. We are now trying to track down his medals. My husband was born on 25/05 1949

William

I would like to contact any close relatives of F/O Philip Sidney Burgess. He was Navigator on AJ-E which crashed on the way to the Sorpe Dam on 16th May 1943.

Lidija Grgich Nothdurft

How to find my granpapa Karl Nothdurft born in Jugoslavia,Serbia ,he was solder as I heard on Estern front.Lost in the WW2
Friday,December 19.2014 12.01 PM

Michel Sergent

Hello,
It's a very good site of informations, i read your informations with pleasure, it's great, bravo.
Yours.
Michel

jayne smith

airman remembered -henry antony james marsh age 38(known as tony) shot down 13th august 1940 over portland, dorset flying a hurricane, in 238 squadron, panel 17 runnymede memorial

Lord Roy Duffy

One of the best sites that deal with ww1 ww2 and the rest, please keep up the great work started.

math

This is the best Website i´ve seen. I Life in Krautland and i am saying you´d have and make a Good job in History and Now. And i am saying so sorry that you have Lost soo many Brothers and Men they are fighting for freedom and peace. THANK YOU

Joshua

I don't have any relatives who were in the R.A.F. who died during the war, however I find this a highly interesting website, with a great deal of fascinating information, and will be back on here in the future to read more.

Mary

Hello. Thank you for this wonderful web page. My Dad's brother was Air/Gnr: P/O. Gerald Albion Kent C/90305 RCAF of the No. 420 Squadron Halifax III LK803 PT-H. Sadly, he was killed with the rest of his crew on July 19, 1944 during a fighter affiliation training exercise. According to my Mother, he wasn't supposed to be on that flight but took the place of his friend who wanted to stay behind to be with his girlfriend. My parents have shared wonderful stories about Gerald and finding this web page brought me a bit closer to the man who would have been my uncle. From all accounts, he was a wonderful person. Thank you again for the hard work in putting this website together.

John Mills

I have a family interest in Flt Sgt R W Cornelius. I was pointed towards your site and the research done re the crash of an aircraft in 10 Sqd RAF in which he was Flt Engineer in 1943.
I would like to find out more and confirm my relative is the same R W Cornelius.

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Johan VAN DIJK

I am married to the niece of Flying Officer D G Howse, killed in action in a Halifax II (JD261) of 51 Squadron during a raid to Gelsenkirchen on 25/26 June 1943. He was shot down by G. Radusch of 1 NJG based at Venlo. His grave was again visited in September 2014. I am in possession of a photo of him along with crew members that I have yet to identify.

You have a helpful and informative web-site.

Kathryn Park

I stumbled upon your site and for the first time found who was in the other plane that was shot down on the same Air Sea Rescue mission as my uncle, PO SJ Lester.Thank you for all your work in running this site

April

A great website. Interested to contact pat baker who provided a photo of my great uncle Arthur Henry Stroud from 35 squadron. He got his from his aunt who was also a Waaf at raf linton on Ouse.

Sean Cowman

Urgently trying to trace Bridget Gillen or Christina Gillen family of Eamonn Gillen mid upper gunner on JB603on behalf of Paddy Gillen (6 Commando WW2) cousin of Eamonn. Can anyone help? Thanks

mike grant

aircrash over frankton until the late 70s there was a propeller blade keeping gate open by the barn where Oxford crashed.Also new eye witness to me 410 crash jack Holloway who lived opposite the field and related to me the aircraft on fire and exploding shells.propellor like the barn has long gone,but I could easily see the replaced tiles on the roof

Willian

Just desired to say I'm just lucky I happened onto your website page!

Ian Tippett

Great site - keep it up, these courageous men and women need to be remembered.

Celestin

lots of information on this website, really good job. I found this website when looking for informations about JD 406 Halifax plane, crashed in Meuse/France. Also looking to contact Jean Ragheb, niece of Sgt. Wenmoth, to share information about that plane.
I live close to the crash location, and we try to built a memorial for the JD406 crew. Hope Jean Ragheb can help.

Josh

I was brought to your website, looking for information on a Horsa Glider (LG999) /Sterling Bomber (LJ842)accident on the night of April 4th 1944 close to where I live now. I must say, despite the tradgedies that surround this website, it is truely wonderful to find a website that has such a depth of information. As a young wannabe (excuse that word)historical researcher, i know i will be visiting your website time and time again.
Many Thanks

Gill Chesney-Green

What a lovely website... was so pleased to see mention of dad and his Stirling...and the fact that they had been shot down. What an amazing amount of work!! To be able to research others who so gallantly played their part is wonderful. Many, many thanks!

Arthur Lee

I came here looking for information on the man that shot down my great uncle during WW2. I found him and my uncle was his 26th of 34 kills.

Jean

Thank you to all involved in this amazing website. Not only are you honouring lost loved ones, you have created a wonderful resource for historians studying war and genealogists tracking ancestors. I appreciate knowing more about the final flight of my ancestor than is offered on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site. Sad and brief though it is, the information gives me more insight into this man's service than just his name and critical dates.

Bill

I was a young boy playing football with friends when we witnessed Wellington Bomber X3547 strike a barrage balloon cable and its tragic crash at Leighton, Crewe on the site of the now Leighton Hospital.
I seem to remember a second smaller aircraft possibly a fighter weaving about behind the Wellington prior to it making contact with the balloon cable.
I now live about 2 miles from Byley Churchyard where two members of the aircrew now rest.
So sad and in memory of the many brave young lives lost.

Mary Anne Gourley

Looking for AR(Z)2 460 Squadron crashed Avant-les-marcilly May 1944. All crew buried in churchyard. Memorial plaque unveilled 2002 in joint French/Australian ceremony. We have images and video of ceremony

CATHERINE

To Kelvin
Congratulations on a really impressive and professional website and please also keep up the great work you do making patients smile in what can be very painful situations at the N & N.
Catherine

Gillian Cornwall

Thank you so very much Kelvin for the work you have done in order to honour the service of F/O Richard Norman Foster. I can see my mom smiling down at the honour you have given Rich in acknowledging his service. I will not forget. Every blessing to those who served and to the families who lost their loved ones in order for us to have our freedom. Forever grateful.

Barry Maguire

My grandfather John Gallagher died on a raid on Goch on 7th Feb 1945 six years before I was born.
He was a flight engineer on a Halifax bomber of 102 squadron based at Pocklington. The aircraft was apparantly shot down by a night fighter over Hamme Mille in Belgium. I know very little of him if anyone has any information or pictures please make contact.
May I just say what a fantastic job Kelvin Young and his team are doing
Barry Maguire

Jean

My uncle, PJ Wenmoth 78squadron was a bomb aimer. He is buried in souilly churchyard ,Meuse ,France. I have pictures of him standing in front of plane

Gregory Overmeyer

What a wonderful site. Thank you to all who have contributed to it. After many years, this site has allowed me to learn the fate of a relative killed in a tragic accident at the beginning of WWII.

Bob Laird

My father was Leslie Robertson Laird who was an Air Gunner flying from Coastal Command bases on the Moray Firth area. If anyone has any knowledge, please let me know. My parents separated when I was a youngster, so any details I have are sketchy. Thank you,
Robert

Peter Gilbert

I wonder if there has been any replies to my email sent 2nd June re my father James Walter Gilbert or his crew members. Just to add they took off from R.A.F. Warboys and the raid was on the ball bearing factory at Schweinfurt . Many thanks Peter Gilbert

Mark Stevenson

My father served in 502 Squadron. Any plans to add an RAF Coastal Command aircrew database?

Peter Gilbert

Just found the details of my father James Walter Gilbert ,shoot down and killed on raid 24/25-2-44 over Germany was in 156 sgd his pilot was Sgd.Ldr.Eric Porter. If it was not for this fantastic site I would not have known where in Germany his plane down or how it was shoot down. If anyone has any knowledge of him or his crew I would be greatful to hear.

Thomas Keogh

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Karen Petrie

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Simon Payne

What a wonderful site. I am the proud owner of Wing Commander Ronald Kellett's yacht, which he bought new in the 60's. Through this site I was able to make contact with his children and send them pictures of their old boat!