It's time I acknowledged some of these recent developments. Ive been trying to pinpoint my actual landing place. My account of seeing a roof go...
Skipper it will take me some time to digest all the info in these latest discoveries of yours-locating the crash site,and where the wreckage now...
The carpetbaggers subject appears quite extensive and interesting. I was not aware of such a group or at least not by name. More Freteval photos?...
That adds more to this intriguing story. Again thanks Skipper, Alex Campbell.
Skipper that's fantastic. I did not know of the Resistants being shot on Aug 10th/44 and so near to our refuge in the Forest. Your photos are...
Skipper in my post of Mar22nd I mentioned a 2 wheeled buggy. This is likely wrong. I can't picture such a vehicle out on the roads. It must have...
Skipper when do you take time to sleep? I see you contribute so much here and throughout this great Forum. Alex Campbell
Erich good to hear from you again. Can't keep up with all your detailed information, it's awesome. Feel I know you people better all the time...
Thanks for the detailed account of Spinks. Yes I knew him but have been unable to find any mail we had exchanged at one time. I have another...
Skipper that was a remarkable idea about the red hair. No wonder you come up with so much information all through the Forum. Another point. While...
Skipper- Like your classy new signature. Glad Wayne found Johnston's diary to enlarge on the mossie crash at Chipping Warden. I'll try to get more...
Interesting item Skipper but not the one yet. My time frame there should include up to Mar 25/44. This could be a puzzler. Sorry about that. Alex...
Mosquito crash in early'44. During a ground school class at Chipping Warden a loud thump drew my attention to the window. Hurtling above the roof...
Skipper67 I thought you would enjoy these photos. Will add what details I can come up with. Must dash right now. Alex Campbell
Forgot the soap. Bottom right is a grey rectangle. This is a type of soap made from fine sand and I suspect blue clay. Rather than a soapy lather...
Escape Kit-1) The large tube was likely tooth paste. 2) The Autostrop razor was made in England. A thin leather strap or belt was looped over a...
We managed to get some more memorabilia images uploaded: http://picasaweb.google.com/ewc.hila/1944 The images include some items from my standard...
Backpack: This unit displays expert workmanship. It had been used at one time and is still in good shape. There was a name scribed in ink which...
Skipper I cannot confirm the exact location of these events. I don't wish to disappoint you in having to tell you later that that it was not so....
These shoes were new and not worn till I got home. They may have been made in 43 as shown underside. We enjoyed a treat at a sidewalk cafe, first...
