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Hello I am trying to find out about a relative who we believed died during a flight with " football players " on board

MARSHALL, Ralph Deacon, Warrant Officer (1212373, RAFVR*) - No.570 Squadron - Air Force Cross

is all the information we have except he died in 1953

can anyone help ??

thank you

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For James Harris who posted 6th April 2011 about F/Lt. R A Cruikshank.
I have some local info about Raymond which may be of interest. It can be found at this address...

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Researching the crash of Short Stirling N3659 of 1V Squadron RAF shot down by night fighter over Bremen on 12/13th August 1941. My Uncle and 2 crew KIA, 2 others POW. Any info much appreciated.

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Message for Derek Empson

Derek, I've post some information for you on forum:

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Regards

Dave

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I am trying to find out more about which particular Stirling my brother, Sgt Gordon Empson RAF, was shot down in, on what date and where, which members of the crew survived, where did the aircraft crash, who shot it down, where was Gordon a POW, and when was he released? That may be a tall order but any information would be much appreciated.

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looking for any info on a relative named sgt T.E.Warbey.He was on a mission to Gelsenkirchen in a stirling bomber with squadron 15 and they were shot down on the 26 june 1943 at0221 by a nightfighter

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I met a mr. A. Tolley the other day who told me about his War time experiences as a Sterling bomber pilot. he is living in Wiveliscombe at the moment but is soon to return to Canada which he emigrated soon after the war. does any one remember him or have any record of him

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It was nice to be asked to visit your website from a contact
I am so pleased I did.
Lots to see of interest.
David.

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This is embarrassing, I previously enquired about Sgt Warren Walker and you have very promptly replied to me giving information I did not know.
I have been unable to reply via the forum as I have lost my user name and password, and not sure which email address I gave (could include either history or spam!).
So a very big thank you.
An item of information I have which is that we believe the plane actually crashed at Tongrinnes, Belgium, which is SW of Gembloux.

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Message for gillian mills

Hi gillian

I've posted some information for you on the Stirling Aircraft Society Forum, here's the link:


Dave

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Sergeant Warren Walker 1432657, 149 Sqdn., RAF Volunteer Reserve,
Who died age 33 on 17 Sept 1942, buried at Gosselies Communal Cemetry, Belgium.
An uncle, we believed that he trained as a Navigator flying in Stirling Bombers and was reported by the International Red Cross quoting German information to be missing in action.
Other than the above we have no information of his training location, type of Stirling aircraft or of his crew, although we do have a photo.
Can anyone help?

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well worth the visit.
I will be back

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I have a lot of information about 570 squadron operations in 1943 and 1944 as my uncle was captain of a Short Stirling.
I note that family are asking about Jimmy Bradstock , happy to help.
One of 570 Squadron pilots from that time died recently in May , Ronald F Spafford, Fleight Lietenant, who flew many missions with my Uncle , SOE drops , D Day and Arnhem.

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A golf playing partner has a photo. of N6101 he would appreciate any
info. on this a/c.
He did his Mil. service at Waterbeach as a Medical Orderly.

Hope you can help.

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First, I am so glad to see a site dedicated to this bomber. I am trying to piece together some war stories my father recounted me in my youth. He was on 15 Sqn, and flew something in the order of 46 missions on Stirlings. I was surprised to find on the net a site called lost bombers, which detailed the aircraft of flight on which he had to bail out (link ). From what I read on the forum here, it seems I may be able to track down more info on his other sorties. Any possibilities? Incidentally, my father passed away in April, 1994, after having continued a career in aviation with BAC / BAe, as overseas tech rep for the Canberra. My thanks, all.

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my second flight in ana aircraft was in LS L, 15 sdn at mildenhall, I was in the ATC.
What happened to this aircraft?

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I am researching the Raf life of LEO HARRIS [RNZAF] 426635 killed in action on 06/09/1943 having taken off from Wratting Common in Stirling EF129. The plane was shot down in an operation over M annheim, crew are buried at Rheinburg. The plane was from 90 Squadron 3 Group. Any information on Leo, the plane, squadron, air field gratefully received

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The Vera Atkins Memorial Seat Dedication will take place at 1230 pm in the Allied Special Forces Grove situated within the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffs. This seat is dedicated to Squadron Leader Vera Atkins and the women of F section Special Operations Executive who lost their lives during WW2.

More details are available from our NEWS section of our website www.memorialgrove.org.uk

Invitations available from
Mike Colton, Secretary
Allied Special Forces Association, P.O. Box 32, Hereford HR1 9DF
Contact Tel.
07929-118598

Nearby is a memorial to 299 Squadron RAF Short Stirling "Y Worry"

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My father flew Stirlings in 620 SQ. and was shot down over Mannheim on Sept. 6, 1943. He spent the rest of the war in Stalag Luft 3. He was `second Dickey`on the flight when shot down.
Feel free to contact me if I can be of help.
Kim Crozier

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I am trying to locate the relatives of Frederick Joseph EARLE,Ashford Kent,son of Frederick Earle,and stepson of Edith A Earle of Guildford Surrey.Killed along with my uncle Frank Wakefield UPTON 21 April 1943 Bogballe Denmark returning from a bombing operation Rostock Germany.All seven crew killed when Stirling bomber BF506 RAF 75 Squadron,shot down by German night fighter.
Like to contact relatives of Gerald Albert Raymond TOWN,Ashford Kent,and William Henry ELLIS,Dolmelynllyn,Dolgellue,North Wales
Along with my uncle there were three other New Zealand crew Alan Gray TOLLEY,Wellington,New Zealand,Ian Charles SALT,Wellington New Zealand,and Cyril Thomas COBB,Thames,New Zealand.
So fare I have contacted the niece of Ellis,nephew of Cobb & nephew of Tolley.Any other relatives who wish to make contact with me I am prepared to share any research material with you.
Please visit the following webpage www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com/raf1943/3/tolleyalan.html

Thank you
Diane Ramsay (nee Upton)
Nelson
New Zealand

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Folks, I am the Webmaster for the Old Haltonians Website and have just learned of the passing of your illustrious President Gp Cpt Gerry Blacklock. He was, as I'm sure is known, an ex-Brat having passed through RAF Halton as a member of the 23rd Entry. On "our" Website we give due respect to the gallantry of our "Old Boys" and have listed where known the awards bestowed upon them. Gerry was the recipient of both the DFC and the DFM but the circumstances and reasons for these honours is presently unknown to me (Google wasn't too much help!). I will be most grateful if anybody "out there" can provide me with a little more details that will allow a more fullsome entry to be made. Take a look at the Website www.oldhaltonians.co.uk and you will see the level of detail which is being sought. In anticipation of your advise; thank you.

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Hi All

I'm investigating the crash of Stirling Bomber N6012 which crashed on approach to Oakington on 4 May 1941. What started out as mere curiosity has blossomed into enough material to produce a small amateur documentary. I am trying to find out about the crew and about landing Stirlings at night at Oakington (as well as a myriad of other things including spies and Kings Commendations).

The pilot of the aircraft in question, Flt/Lt Raymond Cruickshank DFC and Bar flew in the Stirlings first operation of the War. He apparently 'muscled in' on one of the aircraft, which by all accounts were full of others along for the ride!

Also on this sortie was a Flight Officer Gerry Blacklock who is the President of your orgainisation!

I would dearly like to ask some questions of Group Captain Blacklock if that is at all possible!. I don't mind doing that through this forum. I have many questions that are not really 'run-of-the-mill' ex-WWII, for example I would like to know what the runway lighting was and what lights were on the aircraft on landing and certainly I would like to know about Flt/Lt Cruickshank as a person and a pilot.

The documentary has involved input from some 40 individuals so far from eye-witnesses to the MOD. I plan to make the documentary public as well as my research notes.

Hope to hear more - my email address for any input you may have is newcastle2000@hotmail.com or of course through this forum!

Fingers crossed
James Harris

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Eileen
I've posted some information for you on the Stirling Aircraft Society Forum, here's the link


Dave

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I am looking for information about Stirling R9249 of 1657CU which hit a tree and roof tops in Aston le Walls whilst trying to make a 3 engine landing in heavy rain. My aunts brother, Navigator F/O J W Whitehouse was killed in this crash and the survivor Australian Air Gunner, C P McCalicum was the only survivor and he visited my aunts family in Langleys Road, Sely Oak. She has asked me if I can make enquiries as to what happened to this gentleman as she feels she neglected to tell him how important his visit to them, following the crash was. Thanks Diana

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Re. Richard David Roberts DFM There is a comment that the medal was sold in the 1950's does anyone have more information please?
brian@flinton.net

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Today I came across an ex 299 sqdn rear gunner Barry Massey but cannot find any site that lists such fantastic guys or any reunions that have taken place. Stirlings of course. Does anyone know Barry?
He is not too well at this time. He is a patient in hospital.
Clem

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To Ernst,

Details posted on the forum.

John

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Can you tell me which are the best book for Reference photography on the Stirling Bomber? I am an Aviation painter and would like to paint a picture of the Stirling flying over England or France. I need to find out where they flew out of, the landscape, the true markings of the Stirling that flew out of certain bases. Can you help with reference? Thanks in advance.
Wes

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Jeremy
Sgt Petre was from 218 Squadron. If you post your question on the Stirling Aircraft Society Forum:

I'm sure you will get something from the members as there are some 218 Sqdn experts on there

Dave

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Hi,
I'm looking for any info on Sgt. PETRE, Alfred Charles 1385866 who was a Wireless Operator/tail gunner killed on 27/09/1943 and buried in Hanover Cemetary.
Anything on aircraft serial, mission, etc. much appreciated.

Jeremy

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Hello
search information about short stirling BK817 shot down 12 june 1943.
Thank you very much

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Un pilote de la RAF est enterré dans le cimetière de la commune : George Edward Prouting, serait-il possible d'avoir des renseignements sur les conditions de sa mission le jour de son crash et éventuellement une photographie, ceci afin d'entretenir sa mémoire.

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Hi John, This is a follow up to the email sent to you by Marg Liessens (Canada) Feb 5,2011,re. Flt Lt. R.C.Kennedy RAF SQDN.274 KIA 24/3/45. Fantastic to see the response so far from members.The copy of letter from Air Board states that Kennedy was originally buried in Helschen cemetery,map ref K.53/V.7324.

Investigation Report dated 22/5/47 by F/Lt G.W.CHRISTIE, O/C 20/22 Sections, No.4 MREU. RAF. gives the following info.
.File/Folder ref...P.430902/S.7.Cas.c.7
.Casualty Enq.No. ...G1103S
.Our ref No...4 MREU 906/1103 S
.Target.. Bohmte
.Aircraft/No....Tempest EJ 942
.Date Missing...24/3/45
.Place Crash/Ref...Helschen K 53/V7324
.Place burial/Ref...Helschen K 53/V 7324
.Crew..F/Lt R C KENNEDY..Aust 409840.

John I hope the above info. is sufficient to give Max a start as he really sounds to be "on top of it".
Your assistance in this search is very much appreciated. Anxiously awaiting any further replies.
Kind Regards,
John Nixon.

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My mother Doreen Duguid now Doreen Crocker was engaged to a Jim Mason DFC at the time of his death in an airplane crash. He is buried in Aberdeen Scotland She went on to marry Cyril Crocker my father and returned to Canada with him as a war bride.She was just recounting this to me a couple of weeks ago.

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so glad to see the assn still in operation,have huge files on 90 squadron during the stirling era 1942-1944 wratting common to tuddenham,just started re-researching after a break,new info welcomed on stirling crews,and my info open for others to use

reguards
les turner

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To Kev (London)
Re Stirling R9314
I will post some details on the forum soon.
Regards,
Dave

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I am trying to find any information on David Michael Turner Watts who was a Stirling Bomber navigator. Died 16 April 1943. He appears to be buried in Rheinberg war cemetery Coll grave 20 A13-14. Service number 1312572, 75th squadron

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where can I buy a book tittled "the aircrew men of sterling lk276" by Dick chaplin & Merna Kidgell.

many thanks,
Mel

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I am trying to discover any information on my father L.A.C. Bertie Hopkins who served in the R.A.F during WW II. All I know about his service career was that at one time he was stationed on the isle of Tiree (outer/inner Hebrides) and that later he was based at Waterbeach where he worked as an armourer on Stirlings. Hence my interest in your site!

Unfortunately I never questioned him very closely about his time in the RAF and I would therefore love to find out any information about his career and in particular his contact with the Stirling aircraft. I have a fond memory of going to Waterbeach towards the end of the War as a boy of eight but that is all I can hang onto as, of course, my dad is no long er with us.

Is there anyway I can track down his service record? Or any other information?

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Hi there, I am searching for information about the crew who flew with my uncle. He was a pilot with 158 Sqdrn Richard David Roberts DFM (Dickie). He was lost in the Kattegat off Denmark on a mine laying mission on 28th April 1943. He was awarded his DFM for flying his plane back from a bombing mission when he had lost an engine and had difficulty closing the bomb doors and had to return at 7000 ft. He was promoted from Flt Sgt to Pilot Officer in Feb 43. If anyone knows who flew with him I would love to hear from them. Thanks

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Hello John.

Dennis

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Please, can anyone help me find out about 2 RAF Volunteer Reserves who died in WW2
The first is Richard David Roberts, died 28th April 1943. He was based at Lissett Aerodrome with the 158 Squardron, his service number was 143094 and he gained the Distinguished Service Award. He is buried in Runnymeade Plot 133

The second is Richard Hywel Roberts, died 11th April 1943 and buried in Germany. He was a Seargent Air Gunner in the RAF Volunteer Reserves, 57 Squardron and his service number is 1124720

More information on these two airmen would be very welcome.

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We are researching details of a Short Sterling Crash near to Brussells 0n the 14th November 1945. The crew of 5 are buried in Brussells Cemetary.
Details of the Aircraft would be appreciated, and in particularly Flt ENG Ronald George James Fair.
Many Thanks for your help

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Am finding this site very interesting and have just started researching information on squadron 15 s/stirling.
My uncle was flight sergant J H Benny who was shot down over Ronnenburg 27/09/43. Crew members were
Sgt D.B Bowden
Sgt R.A Cordell
Sgt S.J Jordan
Sgt R.M Coles
Sgt S.G Gibbs
Sgt D H Hendry

Anyone who has any information i would be very interested

Jill Benny

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Forgot to add:
Robert Shuman was taken POW.He survived the war and died
29 Jan 2003 at age 86 in Waynesboro,Ga. USA.
Hoping to duplicate model of his Hurricane.

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Any information on Robert D. Shuman is appreciated.
He was in Sqdn.32 Battle Of Britain. Shot down in Hawker Hurricane Z3681
(Maybe GZ 3681?) 4 June 1942.Was american volunteer.

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Hello John Pollard,

Re- Flight Lieutenant Jack Bowen (Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve), Service Number 122988, Date Of Death 20/02/1944, 429 Squadron.
My mentor’s (John Bowen) brother, F/Lt Jack Bowen, was a member of 429 Squadron RCAF. I have logged on to www.429sqn.ca/news.htm and obtained a small amount of information there, but would like to know more about the circumstances surrounding Jack’s death. Can you help?


Surname
Rank
Service Number
Date Of Death
Age
Regiment/Service
Nationality
Grave/Memorial Ref.
Cemetery/Memorial Name

BOWEN, JACK
Flight Lieutenant 122988 20/02/1944 25 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve United Kingdom 9. G. 14. BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY

He did not return from a bombing raid on Leipzig.

Kind regards.
Tony

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im the grand daughter of george elliott and have found this very interesting and very exciting,

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researching 149 squadron stirling R9314,downed after a collision 6/6/42.specifically about rear gunner k.roderick and also pilot from me110 involved in collision.also details of other missions flown by that crew,have a letter home from k.roderick in which he claims to have shot down a me109 on return leg from 1st 1000 bomber raid on koln 30/31 may 42..any info greatly appreciated

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I am trying to trace information regarding a 149 Squadron Stirling EF307/OJ-E shot down on the night of 24-25th Feb 1944 of which my grandfather (G.T. Raymond) was a crew member. I would appreciate any information about the other crew members of the fate of the flight. As far as I can gather, the plane may well have been shot down at around 2100h (German time) by Helmut Lent - but cannot be sure as there are conflicting reports of Lent's flight records.
Anything gratefully received.
Thanks.
Nick