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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.
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.