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E.J. Harkema posted a comment in Stirling lost at Renkum (Oranje Nassau Oord) on 21-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4245)
Are there any photographs of the plane or crew off the LJ-843?
1 day ago
Andrew Hodgson posted a comment in Flight of Typhoon Ib R8894 and Warrant Officer J Stanley on 1944-02-10
Jack Stanley f/o Aus 413099 was captured Boulogne 10th February 1944. He was held as prisoner of war...
about 1 week ago
Jordan posted a comment in Lancaster lost at Helvoirt (De Ritskampen) on 22-06-1944 (SGLO ref: T3836)
Hi there,
I am reaching out as a relative of air gunner, Sgt Jacky Radcliffe, who tragically lost h...
about 1 week ago
Gert Kozijn posted a comment in The Story of “Tail End Charlie”
After Laren Bevins was in hiding in Nijverdal. 25 km North of Laren. Probably with the help of Nijve...
about 1 week ago
Charles OLIVIER posted a comment in 101 Airborne Division, Headquarters stayed at Newbury Berkshire on 22 february 1944
Good location
about 2 weeks ago
Robert JONES posted a comment in Flight of Short Sunderland I P9601 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-11-27
The Sunderland was not airborne, it was at a mooring in the Cattewater off RAF Mount Batten. It was ...
about 2 weeks ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in Private Stetz Stanley F (Service #: 36573459) died on 1944-06-06
Hi Maureen. I am looking forward to your story. Follow my name to my personal website and use the li...
about 2 weeks ago
Maureen Lang posted a comment in Private Stetz Stanley F (Service #: 36573459) died on 1944-06-06
Hello Stetz Family:
I posted the note above over a year ago. Since then, I have been to Normandy an...
about 2 weeks ago
KSA posted a comment in RAF Bomber Command 500 Lancasters attack Potsdam 14/15 April 1945
@Tom my grandfather also flew in this raid with 166 Squadron, as well as in Ops Manna and Exodus. Th...
about 2 weeks ago
LizC posted a comment in Hampden I (L4117 GL-N) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1942-08-01
P/O Clarke was my uncle. Thanks for researching this.
about 2 weeks ago
didier belfontaine posted a comment in Private Jones Herman C (Service #: 15099083) died on 1944-06-06
Bonjour ,je fleurir cette tombe tout les ans et j en suis fière.
about 3 weeks ago
Eli posted a comment in 7th Armored Division (USA) attack Germans at Bootshaped Forrest
Does anyone know what battalion of the half track? My great grandfather was a half track driver in t...
about 1 month ago
Cam Webber posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (ED329 DX-) on a mission to Duisburg on 1943-05-13
Good day,
F/Sgt Cecil Gerding is my late great-uncle. I am the family historian and keeper of his r...
about 1 month ago
Fran DeRespinis posted a comment in First Lieutenant Cesarini Augustus J (Service #: O-747741) died on 1944-06-14
In fact, Augustus Cesarini, a relative of mine, was shot down June 14, 1944, not June 6.
about 1 month ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in 470 Amphibious Truck Company stayed at Llanelly_ Brecknockshire on 21 june 1944
Thanks for your mail. Looking forward to your photos at backtonormandy at Gmail. I hope your publish...
about 1 month ago
True Lewis posted a comment in 470 Amphibious Truck Company stayed at Llanelly_ Brecknockshire on 21 june 1944
Mr. Vogels —
I don’t know if your website or email is working? I am giving it a gander. My father w...
about 1 month ago
Larry Rollack posted a comment in Handley Page Halifax V (LK657 SE-K) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-10-09
Hi Michsel
JOHN Ryan was the pilot, my Father was Albin Rollack. He was the Radio operator on that ...
about 1 month ago
LECOMTE Morgane posted a comment in Flight of Boston III W8350 and Flight Sergeant J W Hutchison on 1942-08-16
Bonjour, je suis la secrétaire de mairie du village où s'est écrasé cet avion. Vous pouvez nous cont...
about 1 month ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in 664 Engineer Topographic Combat Company stayed at Marbury Hall Cheshire on 22 april 1944
I am looking forward to your photos at backtonormandy at gmail dot com
about 1 month ago
Dan West posted a comment in 664 Engineer Topographic Combat Company stayed at Marbury Hall Cheshire on 22 april 1944
Hi, I too am looking for information on the 664th Engineer Topo Co. My late father-in-law, M/Sgt Al...
about 1 month ago
Jeremy Walsh posted a comment in Flight of Boston III unknown and Pilot Officer L A Terlinden on 1942-04-02
The pilot of this aircraft (W8258) was Pilot Officer Van Riel, Pilot Officer Lunden was the observer...
about 1 month ago
Ted Dudziak posted a comment in B-24 lost at North Sea on 13-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3210)
Here is a link which will tell the details of their mission. The site will also tell all the mission...
about 1 month ago
Kevin Lins posted a comment in Sergeant Stehn Christian O (Service #: 33001538) died on 1944-07-29
Sergeant Stehn was my great uncle and his brother John E. Stehn died in May 1945 as one of the crew ...
about 1 month ago
Joshua posted a comment in 125 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion (Mobile) stayed at New Romney Kent on 10 september 1944
Hi, E Turfrey. My great grandfather was a unit leader in the 125AA battalion. If you could get into ...
about 1 month ago
Tom posted a comment in RAF Bomber Command 500 Lancasters attack Potsdam 14/15 April 1945
My grandfather flew in this raid, with 101 squadron.
Detail of this being last raid on major Germa...
about 1 month ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in 3912 Quartermaster Truck Company stayed at Bovey Tracey Devonshire on 18 june 1944
I hope you want to share his photo here, Brenda. Congrats for him Deo Volente.
about 1 month ago
Brenda Rolle posted a comment in 3912 Quartermaster Truck Company stayed at Bovey Tracey Devonshire on 18 june 1944
My uncle was a member of this unit; he will be 100 years old on March 13, 2024.
about 1 month ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in Sergeant Grefe Arthur (Service #: 20204936) died on 1944-06-25
Please see the photos of Jim Moore
about 1 month ago
Jon Radford posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire I P9337 and Pilot Officer G G A Davies on 1940-08-31
Incidentally the call sign for this aircraft has been confirmed as ZD-C
about 2 months ago
Svein Torske posted a comment in Flight of Gladiator II N5647 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-04-25
https://flyvrak.info/litledalen.html...
about 2 months ago
John Hanley posted a comment in The 405 Sqdn left from an unknown RAF station at 1941-09-01 at an unknown time. Loc or duty Training
Wellington W5535 took off from Pocklington RAF station on a traiing flight the night of 1941 08 31 a...
about 2 months ago
Robert Edwin Warfield Jr posted a comment in Lieutenant Colonel Warfield William E (Service #: O-258123) died on 1944-06-10
My grandfather was Lt Col William Edwin Warfield. His son 2nd Lt Robert Edwin Warfield was my father...
about 2 months ago
Gerald Walmsley posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ND711 F2-C) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1944-03-01
31. März 1944
Großbritannien
Lancaster III / / ND711 F2- C Viermotoriger Bomber
No. 635 Squadron / N...
about 2 months ago
Gerald Walmsley posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ND711 F2-C) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1944-03-01
The date is wrong, it should be 31.03.1944.
about 2 months ago
Christopher Howard posted a comment in 32 Medical Depot Company stayed at Okeover Staffordshire on 14 june 1944
My great uncle, Carl Peters, served in the 32nd Medical Depot Company during World War II. He was f...
about 2 months ago
Dale Smith posted a comment in Flight of Tempest V EJ876 and Flying Officer G E Trayhurn on 1945-03-14
In relation to F/O G E Trayhurn (Gerry) and Tempest Mk V 'JJ-R' serial EJ 876, Gerry bailed out of t...
about 2 months ago
Johannah DYER posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (W4123 UL-R2) on a mission to Frankfurt on 1943-12-21
My Uncle was the pilot, Frank Ball. He was from Leicester, England and did his pilot training in Can...
about 2 months ago
Charles balogh posted a comment in 116th Infantry Regiment (USA) Landing at Omaha Beach (Easy Red)
My Dad, Emil Balogh, drove a landing craft that delivered these brave men to Omaha Beach.
He was sta...
about 2 months ago
Jim Moore posted a comment in Sergeant Grefe Arthur (Service #: 20204936) died on 1944-06-25
Hello. My Mom, Nancy Jane, was married to Arthur Grefe, and pregnant with my eldest brother, at the ...
about 3 months ago
van Baekel - van Rooijen posted a comment in Wellington lost at Haarlem (Oude weg-Veerpolder) on 06-07-1940 (SGLO ref: T0743)
Deze Wellington is terechtgekomen op een rij huisjes, waaronder het huisje van mijn grootouders. Ik ...
about 3 months ago
Tony Arnold posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ME526 PH-F) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1945-03-17
My father's cousin, Vincent James Arnold flew on this aircraft, his last mission, as mid-upper gunne...
about 3 months ago
user posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (JB398 NG-L) on a mission to Braunschweig on 1944-01-15
The squadron code should be MG-C, No.7 Squadron used MG from 1940 until 1951
about 3 months ago
Henning posted a comment in Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (N1523 DY-B) on a mission to Kiel on 1940-07-07
Hello,
my father was soldier at the naval anti-aircraft artillery around Kiel at that time. Accordi...
about 3 months ago
Jean posted a comment in Short Stirling I (N6045 LS-U) on a mission to Berlin on 1941-09-08
The name: Flight Lieutenant R P WalLeading Aircraftmane-Terry. Is not correct see above
It is Flig...
about 3 months ago
Patricia Curry posted a comment in 698 Flotilla landed on D-day in Normandy France
My step uncle Robert Henry Chapman died of wounds whilst part of this boat.
He is buried in Bayeaux ...
about 3 months ago
Tom Balaam posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire Vb AB972 and Flying Officer J K Dudley on 1943-07-25
John K. Dudley was my great-uncle. As far as I know, the spitfire he was flying was shot down over H...
about 3 months ago
Nancy Pickett posted a comment in Sergeant Pickett Charles M (Service #: 36182604) died on 1944-06-25
We are having banners made for our fallen heroes from gardendale or Fort Gratiot or Port Huron of St...
about 3 months ago
Andy Strange posted a comment in Flight of Tempest V NV728 and Sergeant P C Brown on 1945-04-03
I also found out some further information.
. US-X / serial number - NV728 . W/O W DM Tuck suffere...
about 3 months ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in Looking for info about 1258 Engineer Combat Battalion (USA)
I am looking forward to publish your material with your credits.
about 3 months ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in Looking for info about 1258 Engineer Combat Battalion (USA)
I am looking forward to publish your material with your credits.
about 3 months ago
Charles Jenkins posted a comment in Looking for info about 1258 Engineer Combat Battalion (USA)
Hello Chad
I just found a CD contaning about 190 photographs from Charles H Ledbetter. My father wa...
about 3 months ago
Ralph Henry James posted a comment in Flight of Typhoon Ib JR387 and Flight Sergeant M V Mollett on 1944-02-15
I have prepared a 7-page document on P/O Waldo Vaughan Mollet, he and my father were from the same t...
about 3 months ago
John Gardner posted a comment in Handley Page Halifax II (LW233 KN-Z) on a mission to Magdeburg on 1944-01-22
Good evening,
I hope you or someone could help me .
My great great uncle Peter garlette was the pi...
about 4 months ago
Gary J Hamblen Sr posted a comment in 90 Infantry Division to Mont Castré, Hill 122
My great uncle Clyde Raymond Benbrook was also killed here on July 4, 1944. His older sister, my gr...
about 4 months ago
Alex posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (LM320 FZ-C) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1943-05-26
Regarding Mark Hanson's comment above, I believe he is incorrect. It might have been re-coded at som...
about 4 months ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in Fokker D-XXI lost at Rhoon (vicinity of ) on 10-05-1940 (SGLO ref: T0044)
This is an example of the Fokker D-XXI. Not the actual plane. Thanks for your comment!
about 4 months ago
Wollie posted a comment in Fokker D-XXI lost at Rhoon (vicinity of ) on 10-05-1940 (SGLO ref: T0044)
Bodaan never flew for the luftwaffe! This plane belonged to 2 groep LuchtvaartRegiment 1. The D21 in...
about 4 months ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in 52 General Hospital, Headquarters stayed at Wolverly Worcestershire on 19 april 1944
If the photos are interesting for more people I like to publish them for you in the article. backton...
about 4 months ago
Martyn Hyde posted a comment in 52 General Hospital, Headquarters stayed at Wolverly Worcestershire on 19 april 1944
Trying to locate the family of an American soldier billeted with my Grandmother and Grandfather in K...
about 4 months ago
Jordan Martinez posted a comment in 529 Engineer Light Ponton Company stayed at Shenstone Staffordshire on 23 june 1944
My grandfather, Wilfred Hamann, was in the 529th. I’ve got a pamphlet some of the soldiers made with...
about 4 months ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in Bristol Blenheim IV (L8847 LS-) on a mission to Maastricht on 1940-05-11
Hallo Huub, zijn jullie lid van de SGLO?
about 4 months ago
Michsel Shaw posted a comment in Handley Page Halifax V (LK657 SE-K) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-10-09
The pilot of SE-K on October 8/9, 1943 was A. Rollack RCAF J19821, Warrant Officer 1.
The aircraft w...
about 4 months ago
Huub Janssen posted a comment in Bristol Blenheim IV (L8847 LS-) on a mission to Maastricht on 1940-05-11
Geachte Hr. Vogels.
De RAF bommenwerper, een Bristol Blenheim van 15 Squadron, met als kenteken L8...
about 4 months ago
Jess Haynie posted a comment in 90 Infantry Division to Mont Castré, Hill 122
I would love to find as much info about this battle as I can. My grandpa was a Sherman Tank driver a...
about 4 months ago
Pat Heidkamp posted a comment in Deportation to Kassel police headquarters at Königstor
Was there a camp at Kassel in 1939? I've received conflicting information, but have found genealogi...
about 5 months ago
Robert Dalstrom posted a comment in 529 Quartermaster Salvage Repair Company stayed at Tisbury Wiltshire on 23 june 1944
My father was in the 529th QM SRC. I have some info on the unit.
about 5 months ago
Harry posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (NF920 KC-E) on a mission to Ofotfjord on 1944-10-28
Pretty sure that photo is not of NF920 KCE
about 5 months ago
Alan Bakker posted a comment in Lancaster lost at Klazienaveen (near Westra's wijk) on 14-01-1944 (SGLO ref: T3313)
Dit vliegtuig heb ik gevonden met de metaaldetector.
about 5 months ago
Paul Doyle posted a comment in Flight of Whirlwind I P7094 and Flight Lieutenant H J Blackshaw on 1943-05-15
Your date for P7094 (HE+T) loss is wrong, whilst the mission was briefed on 15 May 1943 the aircraft...
about 5 months ago
Brent McGale posted a comment in Flight of Mosquito VI HJ719 and Flying Officer E J Story on 1944-06-24
Dave Dandeneau , my cousin , is correct. My father FL J.J.P. McGale was the pilot of HJ719. The airc...
about 5 months ago
Mark Grabham posted a comment in Fusilier DENNIS DONNINI VC
On 18th January 1945 my 18 year old uncle Private Hugh Taylor 14748994 Highland Light Infantry (City...
about 5 months ago
Gary Barratt. posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ND425 BQ-C) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1944-03-01
http://www.550squadronassociation.org.uk/documents/public/Lancasters-Crews/FSgtCGFoster/SgtWilfredBa...
about 5 months ago
Chris Leenaars posted a comment in 28 Infantry Division (USA) landed at Omaha Beach
Please take a look at the website I made for my adoptived soldier:
https://www.elliott-r-corbett-ii....
about 5 months ago
Christopher Steven Collins posted a comment in Flight of Gladiator II N5588 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-04-25
N5588 could not had done this as it crashed in a mid air collision with N5690 on the 29th March 1940...
about 5 months ago
Jason Andersen posted a comment in 529 Engineer Light Ponton Company stayed at Shenstone Staffordshire on 23 june 1944
My Dad was in the 529th. I was searching where he might habeen staged prior to D-Day and I found yo...
about 5 months ago
Graeme Barnes posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (DV219 AR-) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-09-23
I believe one of the crew was Sgt. Neil Shapley RAFVR, air gunner. He had been part of a crew includ...
about 5 months ago
Richard Linnell posted a comment in Short Stirling I (N6033 MG-) on a mission to Hannover on 1941-07-15
15-07-41 Short Stirling MG-Z s/n N6033 of No 7 Squadron based at Oakington, Cambridgeshire, crashed ...
about 6 months ago
Ken Coe posted a comment in Vickers Wellington X (HZ517 AL-) on a mission to Krefeld on 1943-06-22
George's actual name was COE not Cole. He was my uncle. He was not the pilot, he was a warrant off...
about 6 months ago
R Colleman posted a comment in Flight of Typhoon Ib JP856 and Flight Sergeant E M Denny on 1944-10-01
E M Denney was not killed by this forced landing in Lint S E of Antwerp. He returned to duty a few ...
about 6 months ago
stephen Arber posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
My Auntie Audrey (Arber) Met Ivor at some point but i don't know if he was related to her. My Grand ...
about 6 months ago
Kym Cunningham posted a comment in Flight of Tempest V EJ523 and Warrant Officer R C Macpherson on 1945-02-25
My apologies for not providing accurate cemetery details. Headstone is at Green Park cemetery, 410-4...
about 6 months ago
Kym Cunningham posted a comment in Flight of Tempest V EJ523 and Warrant Officer R C Macpherson on 1945-02-25
Hello. The young do care. I am connected by marriage to this man. He had a relationship with my husb...
about 6 months ago
Ryan Bueter posted a comment in 90 Infantry Division to Mont Castré, Hill 122
My Great Uncle, PVT Lloyd E Smith , was killed there 3 July 1944 , 90th Div 359th Infantry ,
Here's...
about 6 months ago
Peter Chamberlain posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ND459 CF-M) on a mission to Vierzon on 1944-07-01
I recently visited the crash site and lay a wreathof poppy flowers and poppies at the graves of the ...
about 7 months ago
Bengt Dahlberg posted a comment in An unidentified American soldier, shot dead by a German sniper
The sniper was defending his country.
about 7 months ago
Joseph M. Kopko posted a comment in 833 Engineer (Aviation) Battalion, Company A stayed at Cokethorpe Oxfordshire on 24 april 1944
My father was in the 833 aviation engineers in WWII. I can’t find his reunion booklet. Can you help ...
about 7 months ago
Matt posted a comment in 7th Armored Division (USA) Westenfeld (Tac)
This marker shows another Westenfeld. The correct location is Westenfeld Sundern.
Impressive project...
about 7 months ago
David Clark posted a comment in Short Stirling I (W7442 -B) on a mission to Bremen on 1942-06-26
Is the picture of w7442 and is that the crew on the 25/26 June 1942?
about 7 months ago
Emily C. Wiberg posted a comment in B-17G - #42-37867 - 'Berlin-Ambassador' lost at Berkum (near Zwolle) on 11-01-1944 (SGLO ref: T3306)
Byron Aster Wiberg was my Grandfather whom I am very proud of . I love him even though I never knew ...
about 7 months ago
Len Ring posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (PB701 GT-Q) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1945-02-21
My father-in-law (Joseph D. Routledge) was the bomb aimer for that crew on the flight when they were...
about 7 months ago
Conyjohn posted a comment in 521 Field Survey Company Repro 5 on a mission to Goch, Germany on 1945-03-19
and place your order for experts’ assistance. Losing performance or marks because of some obvious re...
about 7 months ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
[email protected]
about 8 months ago
Andrew posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
Sorry George I cannot see your email address on this wedsite
about 8 months ago
Rob Pritchard posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ND752 AA-O) on a mission to Homberg on 1944-07-21
That is not ND752. AA-O. The real ND752 was merlin engined. That image shows a MkII aircraft with Br...
about 8 months ago
rem chvjb posted a comment in 7th Battalion, The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's) Dug in on the Caen–Villers-Bocage road
istly i want to say a big thank you to the moderator and to all the people involved in writing this ...
about 8 months ago
Jamie Cole posted a comment in Flight of Typhoon Ib JP370 and Flying Officer R Payne on 1943-07-15
Roy Payne's service no. was 121358.
He returned to base at New Romney, Kent. Squadron records state ...
about 8 months ago
George Arber posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire R6717 Ivor Arber crashed on 1940-08-02
Hello Andrew,
I have just been made aware of your note regarding Ivor’s Manx Norton . Please get bac...
about 8 months ago
Veronica posted a comment in Private First Class Mueller Walter F (Service #: 37369775) died on 1944-07-26
Walter was my grandfather's uncle, and my grandfather was named after him.
What I can tell you is th...
about 8 months ago
Harry Bartlett posted a comment in Handley Page Halifax III (NA502 DY-S) on a mission to Blainville-sur-Orne on 1944-06-29
I am the Secretary of the 102 (Ceylon) Squadron Association. Just a minor correction, you have 102 S...
about 8 months ago
Philip Coppola posted a comment in Private First Class Kinchen Howard (Service #: 34202689) died on 1944-07-14
Howard served with my father Cpl. Alfonso Coppola in the 9th Division, 60th Infantry Regiment. They...
about 8 months ago
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