It's high time I made an appearance on this thread. First off I join so many of you in congratulating a most deserving "Skipper". I make no...
Hello everyone- another July 28th. Yes my wife and I still enjoy life in our own home. I'm sure modern day health care contributes largely to...
Hello Big Daddy, Glad to see "Lancaster 178" up and running. As I'm sure you already realize you are in good hands with people like Skipper and...
No sooner said than done- more surprising and great posts. And Sam so good to know you are still with us. I first saw you brought into the camp...
Alex Campbell here, a day late but still in time to wish all a Merry Christmas along with New Years greetings. The never ending postings and...
Well Skipper I knew it wasn't like you to forget. That must have been a long trip for you. On our return trip we passed by Orleans after about 1...
Yea here we are in 2012 - 68 years since Lancaster A2 C was shot down near Orleans France. I am grateful to the many folks who helped me to...
Good to hear from you Chris. I enjoyed the little flip over the English countryside. Always good to hear from you people. Thanks to you and...
Well folks it's so nice to know we have so many friends both far and wide. And so I wish you once again a Merry Christmas with good health and...
Hello Chris- It's good to hear from you and know that you are interested as we are in hearing more and more details of our fellow combatants. I...
Skipper 67 your thoughtful comments are always so appreciated, thank you. Now a somber note. Our mid-upper gunner, Earl Jones, passed away in...
Well Shane and Paul it's high time I responded to your postings. First off welcome to this thread and all those who have made it a success. Glad...
Skipper once again you have found more amazing details of our demise and the wonderful people who took such risks to save our lives. We are still...
While recently browsing other sites I've encountered a number of familiar names. To mention just a very few such as Martin Bull, Erich and of...
Well Skipper I too am glad to be still around as is our family. Glad you mentioned Christian. I have been working on a better frame for is work...
Doering thanks for sending us the video of remembrance. Was pleased to see the clips of the Mk 2 Lancs. There are always pics of those I have not...
Midnight 66 years ago At one minute past midnight of July 28 1944 Lt J Strassner claimed another "viermot" shot down. This marked the demise of...
Can't find any reference to Sgt.Balfour. Stan Lawrence I remember quite well from Freteval days. Cheers Alex
Skipper my password is finally straightened out. No I can't recall Rob Gordon. On the 24th July I was at Methwold ferrying a MKlll Lanc. Have gone...
D.Flack Thanks for your posting. Good to hear from interested people. It is unlikely that we would have crossed paths with your uncle but hope you...