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World War Two / Re: 227 Squadron at RAF Balderton
« on: Friday 26 May 23 17:56 BST (UK)  »
Hi Hawny

Firstly let me "thank you" for a comprehensive reply to the above post.

The month before Covid, 8th February 2020, 27 of us, all descendants of the original crew met up to celebrate the date and the Men who survived the crash landing with a 4000lb cookie still onboard.

A few of us five years before did meet up at Pedders way, to view the crash site, we are intrigued that there is a patch-a trough in the field with wild vegetation, that has not been ploughed in years.  We did wonder if that was the landing site. Though it didn't got in with the measurements that were written down at the Time

The account that was written by a crew member was comprehensive, though no mention of the church spire. Gladly send you a copy.

From the get together, I did see photos that were completely new to me. Also, we did visit Heath House farm, the present owner was not too happy to see a crowd outside his gate. Understandable I suppose. At the fifty year anniversary, two crew members and their families did make a visit then.

Again thank you for your time. Please get in touch if you would like a copy

Regards

Richard.


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World War Two / 227 Squadron at RAF Balderton
« on: Sunday 28 July 19 15:22 BST (UK)  »
RAF Balderton, 227 Squadron 9J ‘B’ Baker. Lancaster PD348 B P/O George Edge and crew.

Over the past three years the sons and daughters of this crew have been in contact sharing stories, photos, etc.

Out of the crew of seven we are in contact with, we are still short of finding the following. The family of George Edge (pilot) last contact with him was in 1995, he lived in Staines passed away in 1997, and A J Ling (Flight Engineer, John known as Twitch). We would also like to find the families of J G Warburton, Harry R Piper, A E Colston (Flight Engineers) and A W Cuthbertson (Bomb Aimer) who also flew with the Edge crew .

On February 8th 1945 on a mission to Politz their Lancaster developed engine faults over Norfolk. The crew managed to land safely in a field by Pedders Way, Great Bircham, Norfolk complete with 4000lb "Cookie" on board. Our intention on Feb 8th 2020 the 75th Anniversary is to mark the occasion of their safe return.
If anyone has any information to help us find these families, it would be most appreciated.


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World War One / Re: What Uniform from WW1
« on: Tuesday 04 June 19 10:36 BST (UK)  »
Hi ShaunJ

Thank you for the links, very informative

Regards

Richard

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World War One / Re: What Uniform from WW1
« on: Saturday 01 June 19 12:26 BST (UK)  »
Thank you all, for your very prompt replies to the photo.  There was me hoping it might have been Canadian. Back to the drawing board as to who they are.

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World War One / What Uniform from WW1
« on: Saturday 01 June 19 09:28 BST (UK)  »
Hi. I have had this photo for several years now. I know it is family though probably a distant relative.  Can anyone identify the uniform for me? Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

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Family History Beginners Board / Re: James McCaughan in Belfast, married to Margaret Lynas
« on: Sunday 01 July 18 17:23 BST (UK)  »
Hi Margie. Any more news on your McCaughans?  Have been searching for little lot. and nothing to new in all these years.

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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: Name of street in Londonderry
« on: Friday 27 April 18 15:30 BST (UK)  »
Hi Colette.

Thank you for the update. Have not been searching this line lately. Thank you for the nudge. I am working on the family now.  This has proved to be easier not with so much more info on-line. 

Regards

Richard

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Northumberland / Re: St Andrews Baptismal Records from 1841 on
« on: Tuesday 20 March 18 11:55 GMT (UK)  »
Hi. Should have by now. , just in case I have the wrong email etc.
Darlington Births Mother maiden name. Type as written

Catherine David     B. June ¼ 1862 10A/18        Bartley

John Devit            B. June ¼ 1864 10A/11         MaGowan

James Devit          B. Mar ¼ 1866 10a/7            MaGororon

Michael                 B. June ¼ 1868                   McGuane Birth at Wigan

Joseph Devitt        B. June ¼ 1871 10a?26        Bartley

William Devitt       B. June ¼ 1878                    McGovern

Peter Devitt          B. June ¼ 1880                    McGovern

Hi to you both

Firstly Catherine McGovern photo. We were informed by one of Dorothy’s relatives that this was Catherine, but we all know over time how things are altered. Stories change. They only suggestion I have this maybe Mary Devitt. Next time Dorothy speaks to her cousin, I will ask find what the reason was.

Following on from Peter’s email way over a year ago,. Recently I started having a look, first at the 1861/1871 census at Clay Row then Edward St, Darlington by 1881 they are living in Middlesbrough, Haven’t look at any later census, yet.

Looking at the Darlington births, the first one threw me with the name Bartley. Following on from traditional naming traditions Catherine (Kate) seemed the right girl but the name Bartley, so I sort of dismissed it. not thinking of parents two marriages?

So back to the R.C parish registers I will now look for Bartley. It’s a long job as there is no search facility, so page by page, Some of it is in Latin, which takes awhile to get use to.

Stay in touch, One day we may have answers.

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Northumberland / Re: St Andrews Baptismal Records from 1841 on
« on: Tuesday 20 March 18 09:25 GMT (UK)  »
Hi. Have sent you an email with updates. Richard

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