Nigel Stafford

My father Eric Stafford was a wireless operator in 61 Sqn and I have noticed in his flying log book that he did about 20 flights in Lancaster LM720, the last flight was on 25 Dec 1944 , where he then transferred to Lancaster EE176 just three weeks before LM720 crashed. I wonder why he transferred aircraft.

James Nicholas Williams

My uncle Sgt. John Arthur Ridgway of 101 Sqdrn. RAF gave his life, aged 20, on 3rd May 1944 at Mailly-le-Camp. My brother and I were named in honour of John and his twin brother James, who died in action shortly afterwards at Monte Cassino, Italy.

Our eternal thanks go out to them - and may they rest in peace.

Thank you very much for your part in helping us to discover the details surrounding their actions.
If there are any photographs of the crew of Lancaster DV275 with Pilot Officer Baker and the others, we would love to see them - and I will search for any that our family might have that would of interest to others.

Ann Wood

I have just read your website about Arthur Starr, 40 Sqdn RAF who was shot down 23rd November 1944 (Wellington Bomber). I am related to his Navigator, Wilfred Colgrave and I would like to send a photo of Wilfred to you to add to your records.
Please let me have an e-mail address to send it to. Thank you. Ann

Theron P. Snell

Excellent site. Looking for Unit information ofLuftwaffe FW-190 that strafed the area around Mariadorf/Mariagrube and Alsdorf Germany on 1 december 1944 around noon to 1:00pm local time.

C. Bowker

Does anyone have an image of Panel 19, Column 1 on the Malta memorial please? I am led to believe my uncle, James Mills died when the plane he was in went missing between Naples and France in November 1945. My father, his brother has never been able to visit the memorial and is now too frail to travel, but would really appreciate sight of Jimmy's place on the roll.

Ian C. Gravatt

On behalf of Mrs Ruth Wilson I would like to express her sincere thanks for the research you have carried out concerning her brother W.O. Douglas Scott McGregor DFM and the loss of the crew on Lancaster LM750 from 153 Squadron on 3rd. March 1945. Much of the history of his loss was unknown to Mrs Wilson and her family, and through your admirable efforts and inspiring website his memory can live on. Keep up the good work Kelvin.

Susan Clarson-Griffin

On behalf of my Sister Jane Dean and myself we would like to Congratulate you on this Mammoth Magnificent Effort to keep this Important History alive.
Because of you we are able to keep our Father Alexander Jeffery Clarson DFC and his Brother Kenneth David Clarson's deeds in the consciousness of many.
And to be Not Forgotten!

Your website has done them proud.
Many Grateful Thanks to Kelvin and the Team behind this - we shall forever in your debt.
Susan

Philip Green

Thanks so much for including an in-depth page on The Richmond Crew of Wellington HZ 471 out of East moor and listed as FTR May 29/30, 1943. I never got to know my uncle Sam Levitt, navigator with that crew. My mother (his sister) never gave up trying to find out what happened to them but was never able to get closure. My research uncovered a lot of information and now it will be preserved for all to see on your wonderful website. Thank you very much.

Frances Gates

Many thanks for including my article about the unveiling of a monument in honour of my father and his crew (in Banica,Poland,2009)on your new website.
I wish you, Kelvin and Stefan, all the best for your new site, together with congratulations for all your hard work.

Judith Winckles

We found the graves of this crew on a visit to Bayeux. Having done our 'own' photographs we moved around the graves and found the two stones together and two beside them. The graves had Austraiona flags on them and crosses with poppies. On our arrival home I found out all that I could about the men. It made an interesting and very sad story. Thank you for the extra information. It is also good to see the photographs.

Jonathan Pountney

I am related to Air/Gnr Frank Banks who was killed in WellingtonX LN385 (Salerno). My grandfather Enoch Banks (b.1900 in Wednesfield nr Willenhall Staffordshire) was the brother of Frank Banks's father Abraham Banks (b. 1895). I don't have much more info on Franks family (have a picture when he was about 7!), his sister Hazel emigrated to Australia (who has since died)but there are living offspring (unsure where though!). I believe his wife Ivy nee Blount married again to Stanley Jarvis and had a son Robert?, but that's all I'm afraid. If there is any info you can release regarding the crash I would appreciate it, my wife and I are compiling a family tree so we would be very interested. Jonathan Pountney

Pasi

Great size. I find some new info. Keep this living!

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