Hi Mark You can obtain a copy directly through Self Publishing Bookstore - AuthorHouse. If you do read the book, let me know what you think of the...
There were an estimated 250,000 Allied POWs who were forced to march west across Germany in the dead of winter in temperatures of minus 30...
Stewart Might I suggest you also try Bombercrew.com ? A Tribute to Heroes of RAF Bomber Command and rafcommands1939-1945 forums. There are a...
This is the response I received from a former LuftIII POW. From: Pappy Elliott Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 1:07 PM To: Leslie Subject:...
Hi Janine and welcome to the forum. Is there a possibilty the 101 dispersal reference might refer to 101Squadron? Also, might I suggest you post...
Do you have any details on this gentleman? Squadron, Service # Dates? As he is RCAF you may want to try RAF Commands 1939-1945 and...
Please let me express sincere gratitude on behalf of my father and of course myself for the incredible assistance, support and information...
A little off the main topic being the rescue, does anyone know where I could find information about the following: I believe most of the airmen...
Hi again David. What squadron was your father with? Dad flew with 101. 156 and 582 Squadrons as a Lancaster Pilot and was shot down on his 44th...
Thanks for that David. Was your father RAF,RCAF in Luft III? Another really excellent book on the March from the RAF side is "Lie in the Dark...
Try RAF 1939-1945 forum. They may be able to provide some help. Any information regarding his rank, squadron, type of aircraft, dates of service...
My father was also on this march which they also referred to as the "Horror March" They left Stalag Luft 111 at the end of January and ended up...
Would any of the forum members live or know of someone who lives in the area. In forging through the reams of my father's military records I came...
Sapper I love your poetry. You should look into getting it published. Kindest regards Leslie
Hello Sapper Once again I thank you for sharing your memories as I too believe they should be recorded that future generations should never forget...
Hello Emily You might try posting on Bombercrew.com forum. There are a few Canadian Vets there. One in particular is John Neal who posts under...
Try posting your inquirey on Bombercrew.com forums. Lots of Canadians on it and a number of historians on the various squadrons related to RCAF.
Mike Try the Bombercrew.com forums. There are a lot of Canadians posting there who may have some information.
Good morning Skipper. The mission date is actually December 2, 1943 if that helps. It was to Berlin. Thanks Leslie