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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Query about R.A.F. serviceman WW2
« on: Wednesday 28 May 08 21:58 BST (UK)  »
This is a picture of my father Walter Henry Layne (Wally.)

The photograph was taken during the Second World War. 

He was stationed at Penrhos Bombing and Gunnery School.  14 O.T.U., 50 Squadron, 1661 H.C.U. and 97 Squadron.

In addition he was a P.O.W. at Dulug Luft, Heydekrug, Thorn, Fallingbostel and Stalag Luft III Sagan.

My question for the board is, can it be determined when and where the picture was taken?

The numbers that he is holding do not correspond with his service number or his P.O.W. number.  Has anyone any suggestions as to what they represent?

I attach both the front and rear of the picture.  The rear of the photograph appears to have some type of official seal embossed on it.  Is anyone able to identify this?

With thanks, David.


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World War Two / 50 Squadron crew, June '41
« on: Sunday 25 May 08 12:47 BST (UK)  »
This picture was taken at a pub that I believe is "The Parklands" Boultham Park Road Lincoln in June of 1941.  The aircrews depicted are from 50 Squadron flying Hampdens from Swinderby.

From left to right are pictured "Wally" Layne (my father), "Woof" Welford, "Johnnie" Tytherleigh (with pipe) and an unknown airman.

Wally and Johnnie completed their tours with 50 Squadron. Wally moving onto 97 Squadron was shot down 23 September 1943, captured and taken prisoner he survived the war.

Johnnie went to 617 Squadron and was lost on the Dams Raid.  Johnnie was front gunner for S/L Maudsley in Lancaster ED937 (AJ-Z).

Woof Welford completed his tour with 50 Squadron.  I have no details of what happened to him after leaving 50 Squadron but know he survived the war.

Any help with further information on these Airmen and the identity of the Unknown Airman would be appreciated.
 

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