Looking for a new hi-res photo to replace a low res light damaged photo of the following RAAF Airman. WATSON, LEONARD DAVID Flight Sergeant 402813 27 O T U 20/03/1943 24 Royal Australian Air Force Australian Sec. E. Grave 14. BYLEY (ST. JOHN) CHURCHYARD UK Cheshire Thanks in advance. Cheers Geoff
Hi spidge, I don't have a copy of the head stone but some one else should be able to help, but I do have a link to his service file if you want to have a read about him. I do't know if you already do have this, but here it is http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/scripts/Imagine.asp?B=5242101 Thanks and good hunting All the best Keith
Hi Geoff, Do you still need this photo? I have some friends who live near Chester which i think is not to far from this village. Regards Mike
Hi Mike, Yes I do. Would be great if your friend could do them. I actually want the two Aussies who are there, (Killed in the same crash) as both photos I have are very Low-Res. FORBES, WILLIAM DENNIS KEITH Flight Sergeant 401498 27 O T U 20/03/1943 23 Royal Australian Air Force Australian Sec. G. Grave 14. BYLEY (ST. JOHN) CHURCHYARD UK Cheshire WATSON, LEONARD DAVID Flight Sergeant 402813 27 O T U 20/03/1943 24 Royal Australian Air Force Australian Sec. E. Grave 14. BYLEY (ST. JOHN) CHURCHYARD UK Cheshire (Watson was the first of three brothers who were killed in the RAAF. The other two were killed over Germany.) Cheers Geoff
Hi Ranville, I will contact Mike and see if he has asked his friend yet and reply here. Thank you for the offer. Cheers Geoff
Hi Ranville, He had not passed on the message as yet, so if you can take the two photos of the RAAF airmen and a general shot in Hi - Res I would be most grateful. FORBES, WILLIAM DENNIS KEITH Flight Sergeant 401498 27 O T U 20/03/1943 23 Royal Australian Air Force Australian Sec. G. Grave 14. BYLEY (ST. JOHN) CHURCHYARD UK Cheshire WATSON, LEONARD DAVID Flight Sergeant 402813 27 O T U 20/03/1943 24 Royal Australian Air Force Australian Sec. E. Grave 14. BYLEY (ST. JOHN) CHURCHYARD UK Cheshire Cheers Geoff
Hi Geoff. OK will do my best. Not sure what you mean about Hi-Res[high resolution I presume]---but will try to take in good light with a decent[ish] camera. Roy
Hi Geoff I took the photos this morning, The graves are in a lovely village church cemetery along with a few other aircraftmen[british and Canadian] ---I assume these graves are connected to the then RAF Cranage. Anyway all the graves are very well tended, I hope the pictures are of sufficient quality to meet your needs. Do you want them sent via an attachement to this thread or via an e-mail? Roy ps Do you know the circumstances of these lads death?
Hi Roy, Great news - Thank you. I have sent you a PM with my email address. I will add a link to the story of Watson who was the youngest of three sons killed in the RAAF Cheers Geoff
Hi Roy, Visit this link to see the thread I posted. http://ww2talk.com/forums/topic/52533-three-brothers-killed-in-air-force-in-12-months-parents-gave-all/?p=615419 Flight Sergeant Forbes was part of the same crew as Watson described here. Cheers Geoff
Thanks for the info, very sad. I will post the photos to you ASAP once I've consulted my technical advisor. ie The Mrs!
