View attachment 12450 My Grandfather was a Navigator in the SAAF with 24 Squadron. This photo of the squadron was taken in Fuka, Egypt in August 1941. It is one of hundreds of photos he took during the war. Unfortunately he died before I was born, so I didn't get to meet him and don't understand all the photos I have found. It is very difficult to read his handwriting. I'll put a few up. If anybody can shed some more light that would be lovely.
View attachment 12451 Possibly other planes in the squadron? View attachment 12452 This plane has a star on the side, I'm not sure which airforce it is from. View attachment 12453 Possibly a self portrait of my Grandad (the Navigator) or of the Captain? Not sure. View attachment 12454 I'm assuming it is another Maryland, possibly part of the same squadron.
View attachment 12455 The photo was taken in '43, according to the writing on the side, could be of Italy? View attachment 12456 Bombs away, possibly in North Africa? I'll dig out some better photos later...
View attachment 12457 This photo has obvious personal sentiment as there are a few copies made and it was wrapped up well. My mum thinks it is of a fellow squadron plane shot down in Egypt. View attachment 12458 Officers mess at Fuka, Egypt. View attachment 12459 Not sure what Grandad is doing in a tank in this photo, on the back is written "shot up". View attachment 12460 Malta apparently, possibly Valetta.
Hello Shells, Thanks for posting the interesting pictures. Do you have a logbook or names of other crew? I am trying to get information on a Lt Brian Nichols who flew Bostons in 24 Squadron and was lost around October 1942. I am also trying to find anyone who could look up the book, Per Noctem Per Diem, The story of 24 Squadron which I am hoping may have some information on the man and what happened to him. Thanks Goodenbp
This is another thread that must have been lost in the shuffle and I missed it. Great photo's and here's hoping Shells is still around.
Sorry, this is the first timei have logged on in over a year, been rather preoccupied with motherhood.Goodenbp i may be able to help. My Grandad wrote his memoirs which are a wealth of information plus he saved menus from the various Christmas dinnes which are all signed and list the other officers dining. I won't be able to access the information for a few months, next time i am home i will have a look for you.
Hi guys im interested in 24 squadron SAAF as well my uncle Flght Sarg LM Edyvean #411071 RNZAF was killed after a mission when he was shot down and his chute got caught up. im trying to find pics of the plane poss reg# "P" a boston 111 or any pics of fellow airmen he trained in canada and was attached to 24 sqd aug 1942 to 29-4-1943 of 1943 thanks