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  1. alberk
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    "Died of wounds" - men who died shortly after the war

    While doing some research on the casualties of Operation Varsity I came across a Canadian who was killed in action: Captain CE Gagnon die on...
    Thread by: alberk, Jun 12, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Airborne
  2. alberk
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    Defence Overprint - one question

    Hello, this is a map showing German defenses on 15 March 1945 in Flueren near Wesel. For the upcoming operation Varsity on 24 March 1945 this area...
    Thread by: alberk, Jun 5, 2020, 12 replies, in forum: NW Europe
  3. welshmedals
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    Assistance with RAF Glider Pilot killed on Varsity 24.03.45

    Gents and Ladies, Assistance F/O W J Wates RAF I hope you might be able to assist I am researching Flying Officer and RAF Glider pilot William...
    Thread by: welshmedals, Jun 1, 2020, 38 replies, in forum: Airborne
  4. brithm
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    Award SSM Lawrence William TURNBULL (4343733) CGM (Flying), Glider Pilot Regiment: Operation Varsity

    SSM. Lawrence William "Buck" Turnbull (4343733) Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) Operation Varsity On the 24th March 1945 during the airborne...
    Thread by: brithm, Apr 29, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Airborne
  5. dbf
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    Staff Sergeant Ralph Norbury, Glider Pilot Regiment: RIP

    WWII Glider Pilot Regiment hero dies aged 100 | Daily Mail Online Last surviving hero from WWII Glider Pilot Regiment who dropped Allied troops...
    Thread by: dbf, Jan 20, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Airborne
  6. Peter Halsall
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    Rhine Crossing: unsung heroes, 6th KOSB

    Hi, Perhaps some kind soul could point me in the right direction with any or all of the 3 questions below. Any assistance would be most...
    Thread by: Peter Halsall, Oct 9, 2019, 22 replies, in forum: NW Europe
  7. Alex1975uk
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    Op Varsity Battlefield clear ups, which units?

    Hi guys. I was wondering if anyone knew which units were responsible for doing a battlefield clear up on Op Varsity? Numerous German guns and kit...
    Thread by: Alex1975uk, Jul 15, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: General
  8. BFBSM
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    Operation Varsity Video

    This is a video file from the AWM archive I happened to find and I thought some might be interested. [MEDIA]
    Thread by: BFBSM, Jul 7, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: Airborne
  9. Dave McIntyre
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    Glider Pilot Regiment Operation Varsity

    Hi Chaps, Wondering if anyone could help to clarify a question or two regarding the Glider Pilot Regiment during Operation Varsity on this very...
    Thread by: Dave McIntyre, Jun 10, 2019, 18 replies, in forum: Airborne
  10. VarsityGlider305
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    Operation Varsity Commemoration 24th March 2019

    Details of this year's commemoration on Sunday 24th March can be found here:- Operation Varsity Memorial Service - 24/03/2019 10:45:00 Thanks...
    Thread by: VarsityGlider305, Mar 19, 2019, 9 replies, in forum: All Anniversaries
  11. Colinp
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    Operation Varsity Hamilcar Pilot Martin Wicks

    I have been trying to establish with some certainty the circumstances of Staff Sergeant Wicks drop in a Hamilcar possibly chalk 280 which suffered...
    Thread by: Colinp, Jan 7, 2019, 28 replies, in forum: Airborne
  12. VarsityGlider305
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    Operation Varsity Commemoration 24th March 2018

    Details of this year's commemoration on Saturday 24th March 2018 at Marks Hall can be found here:- Operation Varsity Commemoration 2018 -...
    Thread by: VarsityGlider305, Mar 9, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: All Anniversaries
  13. brithm
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    Hamminkeln Sign - Ulster Rifleman

    In Alan Cooper’s book Wot! No Engines F/Sgt. John Crane, an RAF Glider pilot, identifies himself as the man on the left of the Hamminkeln sign...
    Thread by: brithm, Oct 12, 2017, 21 replies, in forum: Airborne
  14. nemesis
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    MID HA McKenzie Commando / Para

    Cpl Henry Anthony McKenzie ,Green Howards won the MM in Korea whilst attached to the Duke of Wellingtons Regiment. I read in a newspaper article...
    Thread by: nemesis, Aug 25, 2017, 23 replies, in forum: Airborne
  15. brithm
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    570 Squadron - June 1944 Squadron Photograph

    570 squadron photograph taken before D-Day, has been annotated with the help of Arnhem Pilot book and the Squadron's Battle Order from the...
    Thread by: brithm, Mar 18, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
  16. VarsityGlider305
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    Operation Varsity Commemoration 24th March 2017

    Details of this year's commemoration on Friday 24th March 2017 at Marks Hall can be found here:- Operation Varsity Commemoration | Marks Hall...
    Thread by: VarsityGlider305, Mar 17, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: All Anniversaries
  17. Packhow75
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    Operation Varsity - 52nd Troop Carrier Wing, 315th TC Group - Report

    Have just looked up the report for 315th Troop Carrier Group who flew serial B-6 for Varsity for one of the group members and emailed it to him......
    Thread by: Packhow75, Dec 12, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: NW Europe
  18. Alex1975uk
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    Operation Varsity aerial photos?

    Has anyone ever seen any of these? Pre or post invasion? Has anyone been to or contacted the archive in Scotland I think it is that has aerial...
    Thread by: Alex1975uk, Oct 30, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: NW Europe
  19. redtop
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    Operation Varsity Commeration 2016

    The Operation Varsity Remembrance Service 24 March 2016 will be at held at Wattisham Airfield this year not Earls Colne. This is an Active...
    Thread by: redtop, Feb 15, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: Airborne
  20. brithm
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    Pte. Gerald Clarke - aicraft shot down on D-Day

    8th Parachute Battalion veteran Gerald Clarke has been awarded the Legion of Honour. He retells the story of being in an aircraft that was shot...
    Thread by: brithm, Jan 9, 2016, 24 replies, in forum: Airborne
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