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Tephra
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« Reply #135 on: Friday 28 April 06 14:23 BST (UK) »

WOW . . . It was like reading one of those can'tputitdownforgetaboutdinnerdoyourownbl**dywashingleavemealone mystery novels!! Well done everybody.

I do so hope you get an answer from the RAF. May I suggest contacting the Chaplain of the RAF base . . . they usually have a finger in the pie of everything happening on base and you may have more luck there. Ms Raftree may have been posted and no longer on that base.

Good luck

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #136 on: Tuesday 02 May 06 10:24 BST (UK) »

Does anyone else think its wonderful that the person trying to sort out the family history of these flyers is called Sue RAF Tree?

Grin

Well done everybody for the work you've all put in on this!

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« Reply #137 on: Saturday 06 May 06 21:39 BST (UK) »

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WOW . . . It was like reading one of those can'tputitdownforgetaboutdinnerdoyourownbl**dywashingleavemealone mystery novels!!

I agree with you there Barbara, i have just found this topic
and read it all. First Rootschatters help the A Policeman solve a case, Now The R.A.F are getting Help. Fantastic, hope you have all got new frocks for your television appearance Wink

I shall wait for the next chapter of the story

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #138 on: Saturday 06 May 06 23:44 BST (UK) »

It's awesome isn't it :-) ... and a great reminder of how powerful the internet can be..... and i STILL haven't heard back from the RAF after my 25 April email..... :-(

Photo attached of (from l to r) Bob (Josies second husband), Josie (formerly Moss nee Hicken) and Bobs brother Norman Johnston. Photo taken November 1945 in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #139 on: Saturday 13 May 06 08:29 BST (UK) »

Hello Folks,
Sorry to take so long to get back to you but I have had computer problems and then had to move house. I recieved an e-mail a couple of weeks ago from Sue Raftree to say that thanks to us they had managed to trace relatives of the air men and were flying them out to holland for the funeral. She also said to pass on thanks to all of you lot from the RAF and the families. So hows that for a result.
take care and thanks for all the help
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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #140 on: Saturday 13 May 06 11:19 BST (UK) »

WOWWW! THAT IS TERRIFIC!

If there are any news links to the ceremonies etc please post them if you see them...sometimes these can be a bit obscure... i'll keep my eye out on bbc.co.uk anyway.

Thanks again for keeping us up to date Sarah

Cheers
Sarndra
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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #141 on: Saturday 13 May 06 12:05 BST (UK) »

I'm sorry i missed the fun!

well done all.

Has anyone contacted the BBC to let them know yet?

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #142 on: Tuesday 11 July 06 13:29 BST (UK) »

Another contact wrote to me a few days back to say that the official burial service is planned for 28 August this year - the 64th anniversary of the loss.

Just incase anyone was interested.

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #143 on: Tuesday 11 July 06 14:42 BST (UK) »

Great work everyone!

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I do like a good ending...

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #144 on: Friday 14 July 06 15:34 BST (UK) »

I've got some extra tissues Suey Undecided

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #145 on: Monday 14 August 06 16:55 BST (UK) »

Hello

My name is Emma Robinson and I am the grand daughter of Flight Engineer J V Robinson. My father, my sister and I are flying out to Holland in a couple of weeks for his funeral and I would just like to say thank you for all your hard work and efforts for making this possible. I know we are all incredibly grateful for the opportunity to say thank you and goodbye properly, I am amazed and touched by all the hard work that has gone into it.

Best wishes and many many thanks again.

Emma


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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #146 on: Monday 14 August 06 17:01 BST (UK) »

Hi Emma,
you are more than welcome. When I spotted the story and started this thread I had no idea how it would end. I am so glad that you and your family will have the chance to say good bye and that your grand father will get the burial he deserves. I am sure I can say this for all roots chatters involved with this search that we were proud to have helped and very very happy that we managed what we did. All the best
Sarah


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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #147 on: Monday 14 August 06 17:08 BST (UK) »

Best wishes to you and your family Emma,

Another pack of tissues open here.

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #148 on: Monday 14 August 06 17:16 BST (UK) »

What a wonderful ending! Hope all goes well for you and your family Emma.

Best wishes.

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #149 on: Monday 14 August 06 21:28 BST (UK) »

Indeed our pleasure..... it's wonderful seeing ends to stories. I will be thinking also of Len Moss (great aunt Josie's first husband) on the day of the funeral, and you all.

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