Hello all More details on this aircraft can be found on 156 Squadron RAF - 8 Group Pathfinder Force In particular: 156 Squadron RAF shows...
Re your uncle, hope this is of help: 16-17 Aug 1941. 99 Sqn Wellington 1C X9700 LN-B. Operation:Duisberg Crew: F/O G L Wells RAAF +...
Yes, an excellent starting point. Thanks for that. Robin Riley 156 Squadron RAF - 8 Group Pathfinder Force
Much has been said about the pro's and cons of the RAF Bomber Command assault on Germany. I would be interested in finding some authoratative...
A remarkable Pathfinder pilot. Squadron Leader Jock Cassels - Telegraph Robn Riley 156 Squadron RAF - 8 Group Pathfinder Force
Obiously you have not looked on Amazon.co.uk Available for £29.95 Have just got both, a great work. Am now comparing to Chorleys works. Robin...
Pilot Officer Thomas Reginald Gadsden DFC Serial No 183858 RAFVR DFC award Gazetted on 27/3/1945 Page 1655 whilst he was serving with 7...
Can anyone tell me when the decision was made to reduce the number of pilots from two to one.
I have always supported the award of a Campaign Medal for the Bomber Command crews, they certainly deserve it, but have I mixed feelings over the...
I would like map some of the missions on the 156 Squadron site. I have been given some navigational worksheets for a mission to Hamburg, but am...
Came across this site whilst looking for something. (as you do!) Incredible story about the 445th Bomb group attack on Kassel in 1944. Kassel...
The headline states : "Why political correctness has denied wartime bomber crews the honour they deserve". I know this is a bit of a barrell I...
Well ....... while Martin was photographing rabbits, the rest of us were enjoying a pint in the "Three Jolly Butchers" in Houghton! We wondered...
Recently read "Band of Eagles" by Frank Barnard. Book is based on a fighter squadron based in Malta, has all the recipes for success: Bad Guys -...
Came across this interesting news clip whilst doing some other research...
Woops! A broken link. Why did someone not advise? Please Try:SQUADRON LEADER ALASTAIR GRANT L Regards Robin
The details for this obit were donated to my site recently. Makes for a very interesting read about quite a flamboyant and interesting character...
It is hardly worth replying to someone who is as ignorant of the facts as Hengfest. Why do you not do some research on the achievments of Bomber...
Yes the Operational Record Book will contain details of all missions flow by the squadron, the Target, Aircraft Details and Crew Members. For an...
Details below from Chorleys Bomber Command Losses: 424 Sqn Lancaster I RF150 QB-W T/o 1808 Skipton-on-Swale to bomb oil refining...
