I came across this group picture amongst my Grandfather's GPR papers - can anyone identify any of the other pilots and the unit? From his service record these were the units he was in: - From 17th July 1943 he was in 1st Battalion GPR - From July 1944 was in 11 Flight, E Squadron, No 2 Wing GPR - From 3rd August 1945 No 1 wing, F Squadron He is in the middle row, 5th from the left - Walter John Farnes. The photo is undated and unfortunately not the greatest quality... Cheers David
HI Dave, Did a little work on this photo id not great but a little better then the above one.... Enjoy also I hope you don't mind but I have added that to facebook to see if we get anymore help... Also someone wants to use it on his website I said that would be ok ??? Cheers Tom
John W. Farnes S/Sgt E Sqdr. 5115491 POW at Arnhem Harry Fendick S/Sgt G Sqdr. 10 flight 1432800 DOW at Arnhem 04-10-44 age 26
Hi I am Harry Fendick's niece. I never met my uncle as he sadly died from his wounds before I was born. I have been gathering as much information as I can about him so that it can be passed down to the next generation. I went to his grave with my brother on Monday were there was a profile of his time in the glider pilot regiment. We were very touched by this gesture. I have ascertained that this was sponsored by a person named Thomas is it to you that we owe our thanks? Regards Linda (nee Fendick)