Researching History of Halifax Bomber?

Help needed researching the history of the Halifax bomber on the cover of "Amazing Airmen".

What is known to date;

She was named "F" for Freddie and was based with 35 squadron RAF at Graveley.

The photograph was taken in 1942.

Aircrew on cover from left to right...

George Darling, Roy Macdonald,Tom Lane, Peter Jackson, Jimmy Janes, Don Alexander and Jimmy Rogers.

Photo here...AMAZING AIRMEN

Thank you in advance.

 

I've looked through my many Halifax books as well as Alan Cooper's history of 35 Squadron and can find no details. I'm afraid the answer to your question is most likely to be found at the PRO in London......

 

Thanks for trying Martin.

 

Delighted to find out through crewman Tom Lane's log book the Halifax on the cover of "Amazing Airmen" is W7749(F). Tom flew on W7749(F) for 16 trips to continental Europe starting on August 11/1942 with a trip to Le Havre and ending with a trip to Turin on December 9/1942. The “F” in the serial number explains why the plane was called “F" for Freddie.” This Halifax was retired from operations and placed with 35/1659 BCU, which i believe is a training unit. It was “struck from charge” which i believe means no longer used as of August 6/1944. Very interesting to learn that Halifax W7749(F) actually survived several operations and was retired.

 

Thank you for posting this interesting information. In time some other relative might read this and contribute to this story .

 

And here is a link which may be of interest...

Handley Page Halifax Mk. II Series I - Warbird Photo Album

 

Yes thanks Martin great photo almost looks like a painting i wonder where it was taken?

 

.... in the air......?
Seriously I'd assume a training exercise as it's daylight.

 

According to the book 'The RAF Of WWII In Colour' by Roger A Freeman, this was one of several official photos taken on a day in late June 1942 near Linton-on-Ouse. The copyright of the photos is now held by the RAF Museum.