British troops entering Belgium between 26 August 1939 and 10 May 1940 would have been interned for the duration of the war. Until March 1940...
When did the first mass flights over southern England start for D-Day? My father was the SIS officer responsible for France and I am expanding a...
Good morning, I am part of the Lympne airfield history society and I was privileged to be able to visit a forward observation post in Lympne...
Hello. I am trying to find out which airfields in the Netherlands were used by the RAF for air evacuation of casualties in March and April 1945...
I’m looking for help ON EXPANDING MY knowledge of my late mother’s two uncles who both served in the RAF from 1940-45 /L Tom Ratcliffe, 132812...
Does anyone know if Hampdens were stationed at RAF Scampton in 1940? It may be 455 (Australian) Squadron. I now understand 83 & 49 Sqds were...
Discovered this 2016 doctoral history by Trevor Jones x 405 pgs. thesis just when looking for a RAF abbreviation. I did quickly check to see if...
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/1079707/james-mcneary/ I am after anyone who can help turn up a photo or more...
Hello, I am wondering if anyone can help me.. Would anyone happen to have any course photos from 17 OTU at Upwood from September 1942? I'm trying...
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Service Number: 77799 Rank: Flight Lieutenant Name: Ronald William ARMSTRONG, MiD Unit: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve London Gazette : 2...
I found the war diary for 250 AMES, RAF in AIR 28/174 (which contains multiple AMES diaries) and thought it was interesting so going to share!. :D...
A NZ flyer who served with 269 Sqn, Coastal Command in 1940. He completed 562 flying hours. Would anyone have a photo of this pilot please?...
Hi, sorry for the short plea, can anyone help with the following. - A wartime photo of this senior officer. - His middle name, initials were L -...
In a letter that I am researching, written by a soldier in the Royal Corps of Signals, attached to the 10th battalion, Rifle Brigade, I have come...
I was looking through a box file of my late fathers papers and memorabilia looking for the menu for his 1944 Christmas dinner in Ostend. I post...
Trying to find out any information about my dad William Stuart Bates based at RAF Wickenby 1943 onwards with 12 Squadron. He was a Flight Sergeant...
Hello I’m new to forum my father John Jones from Anglesey was in the RAF and was a rear gunner ( sergeant) I believe flying in Lancaster bombers...
I've attached papers for my Uncle Cyril Waters. I would appreciate some help in deciphering the papers and particularly would like to know what...
All, Have just got the records back for an officer James Gordan Paterson MVO and cant decipher his WW2 postings home duty in London i believe in...
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