Welcome Simon to the 514 thread. I can't place the names of those aircrew you mentioned but am glad you've been in touch with Wendy, Ron and...
I see you're busy as ever Skipper and thanks to Peppy for the good work on gallery and avatar. Alex Campbell
Thought you might like to see this, if you haven't seen it before. It's something I received quite some time ago. Alex Campbell [IMG]
Yes Bob Giffin was the pilot in his crew and he was the captain or skipper. The letters "P/O" would indicate the rank of Pilot Officer, F/O -...
[IMG] At long last here is Bob's photo. In the centre of the front row is Bob Giffin and on his left is his bomb aimer "Buck" Bennet. I'm still...
[IMG] Here it is; a photo, taken by my grandson, of myself and this remarkable poster. How to go about thanking, first of all Skipper67 &...
Your heart warming tribute is felt deeply. So nice to know that the efforts and sacrifices of so many are being appreciated to this day. Thanks to...
Welcome aboard Wes. As you have already discovered you are in fine company on this Forum. Cheers Grampa.
Thanks Skipper 67 and Martin Bull you might be interested to note July 28th next is the 63rd anniverary of the demise of Lancaster A2 C. Cheers...
A Random list of some of the patter I recall I was so glad to see "Kilroy was here" Clag- Overcast, solid cloud Prang-...
"roger wilco"
Yes TA I did pretty well just as you suggested. On the 23rd of July/44 under the guidance of our Flt Commander "Timmy" I flew a Mk III for some 20...
What a great assortment of contributors to this forum. Yes, I do look for and read your interesting postings. I think it is good for all of us to...
Well I was not totally surprised on reading the translation. It just adds to the list of on going tasks taken on by these ambitious people, great...
Otto that Skipper is demanding isn't he? No wonder he accomplishes so much. This entire Forum is "out of this world" I'm so pleased to be a member...
Absolutely astounding!! Skipper I've been told that people today don't talk too fast- "I just listen too slow". I did not twig as to what exactly...
A2-C had no stripes nor a turret near the bomb hatch. Good thinking Skipper. EAC
More interesting all the time. Thanks for the update Skipper. E A Campbell
Martin- Good story on grand slam- The upsurge felt on release of such a bomb would indeed be tremendous. We were well aware of the impact felt...
Thanks for the link and the story. I read all I can find and appreciate your interest. Alex Campbell
