Air Force Lookups - if you need help

[Pete Keane]

Thanks, that is very kind of you.

Pete

[rsel]

Thanks K

I have also found some more references to the 54 MU being based at Newmarket, which does seem to have some bombers stationed there but also seems to have done a few SOE operations using them.

Richard

[WelwynGC1]

Can anyone give a definitive answer to a query??

My Uncle was Rear Gunner on Two missions to Berlin flying in two different Lancs.
JA930  31/8/1943.........returned OK

JA969  3/9/1943  Lost without trace.

Having read a fantastic book about 100 Squadron, Lancaster Operations by Ian Reid l not only found a photo of JA969 but so much more.

I have a question though, both the above Lancasters were lost on the second date and my info has always been that JA930 is believed to have exploded over the target and my Uncles was lost without trace.

In the book it states that my Uncles Lanc, JA969 is believed to have crashed into the sea returning from the operation to Berlin. Presumably this will have been reported by another crew but can it be confirmed??

I also understand that nothing was heard from the crew after take off.

My Uncle, JW HAYTON  1333343  is front right on my other post, 21 Brave airmen.

Hope someone can assist.

In between the two trips to Berlin my Uncle and his mid upper gunner took part in a minelaying op to the West Coast of France on 2nd Sept 43 on which two of the squadrons Lancs were cancelled and one became bogged down.

 (100 Sqdn)  THanks, any info would be appreciated.

[Salford Lass]

Hi

Can you look at this post, I don't want to keep posting it lol

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,367244.0.html

Thanks
Debbie

[WelwynGC1]

Can anyone give a definitive answer to a query??

My Uncle was Rear Gunner on Two missions to Berlin flying in two different Lancs.
JA930  31/8/1943.........returned OK

JA969  3/9/1943  Lost without trace.

Having read a fantastic book about 100 Squadron, Lancaster Operations by Ian Reid l not only found a photo of JA969 but so much more.

I have a question though, both the above Lancasters were lost on the second date and my info has always been that JA930 is believed to have exploded over the target and my Uncles was lost without trace.

In the book it states that my Uncles Lanc, JA969 is believed to have crashed into the sea returning from the operation to Berlin. Presumably this will have been reported by another crew but can it be confirmed??

I also understand that nothing was heard from the crew after take off.

My Uncle, JW HAYTON  1333343  is front right on my other post, 21 Brave airmen.

Hope someone can assist.

In between the two trips to Berlin my Uncle and his mid upper gunner took part in a minelaying op to the West Coast of France on 2nd Sept 43 on which two of the squadrons Lancs were cancelled and one became bogged down.

And also, anyone know the normal time to wait for service records from the RAF??  L notice someone got a quick reply, but l am now into my fourth week. L did send all that was required??

Steve.

 (100 Sqdn)  THanks, any info would be appreciated.

[Gaille]

Can you look up Royal Australian Airforce??

I have a long standing mystery Great uncle I would LOVE info on.

Name is Wilfred Evans
Born Middleton Manchester England 22 Oct 1909 (died 17 Oct 1993 Joondanna Australia.)

I know he emigrated to Australia in the 1920/30's (have the date at home but not on this computer)

He enlisted in Perth Western Australia

Service number: 46213
Next of Kin is listed as Marjorie Evans.

My dad was born in 1938 & remembers his "Australian Uncle" visiting his parents & grandparents during the war ........................ but we know nothing else.

Is it possible to find out where he was staioned? fought? any info would be gratefully recieved!

Gaille

[rafcommands]

Ok..

The nominal roll of the RAAF is on-line on the Aussie goverment website, his entry is:

http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/script/veteran.asp?ServiceID=R&VeteranID=894527

His service record has not been digitised yet for public viewing but you can request this to be done by email (details on the web pages for NAA.

http://naa12.naa.gov.au/scripts/Items_listing.asp?S=4&F=1&O=0&T=I&C=2

In case the link above does not work

http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/recordsearch/index.aspx

Select the search option then just put his service number in the keywords box. No need for anything else. Hit search. The file barcode and location are the detail needed for requesting a digital copy be posted on the web.

[Gaille]

Can you look up Royal Australian Airforce??

I have a long standing mystery Great uncle I would LOVE info on.

Name is Wilfred Evans
Born Middleton Manchester England 22 Oct 1909 (died 17 Oct 1993 Joondanna Australia.)

I know he emigrated to Australia in the 1920/30's (have the date at home but not on this computer)

He enlisted in Perth Western Australia

Service number: 46213
Next of Kin is listed as Marjorie Evans.

My dad was born in 1938 & remembers his "Australian Uncle" visiting his parents & grandparents during the war ........................ but we know nothing else.

Is it possible to find out where he was staioned? fought? any info would be gratefully recieved!

Gaille

ohhh wow!
Wonderful thank you so much!

I just showed Dad & he is really pleased with the info!
We will be getting the records I think - anyone know how much more they might give than is availible on the link there?


It says he was a leading Aircraft man with 25 Squadron on discharge in 1945, and ideas where they may have served?
(Dads just told me he doesnt think it was Wilfred that visited in the war years he thinks it was one of his Mums relatives - so he may not have been in England after all)

Gaille

[SooCatt]

Hi
This is a long shot but I'm hoping you may be able help.

I recently came across a vague reference to a spitfire which crashed at Pelton Fell in County Durham.  The pilot was killed but I have no idea when it was except that it was during WW2.

Is it possible that you have further info.  When it was? Who the pilot was?

Thanks in advance for your time and efforts

Susan