Short Stirling & RAF Bomber Command Forum

Hi Chris, I know its a little off the subject ..............Good to see you back, how did your trip go, did you get to look thru the ORB's as you where hoping for. Regards, John The trip was excellent. The people at The National Archives at Kew were exceptionally helpful. What a wonderful site. I D...

I've been a little busy and haven't logged on in a while, but want to add my welcome to Keith. My dad was in 299 sqn, among others. The 199 had me confused for a minute or two! What a wonderful opportunity to be able to interview some of the Vets from WW2. I just returned from Scotland and the UK, a...

From what I can gather from the records (PDF of pertinent sections available, if this would be any help), he arrived at 3 PRC 2 Sep 43, then eventually through P.T.S. (Pilot Training School ?) Ringway and 42 O.T.U. to 296 Sqn on 20 August 44. He was then attached to HGCU from O & RTU from 18 Se...

Hi Mary and Chris and welcome to the forum. Mary, I've sent you a PM, thank you. Chris, thinking out aloud, you may wish to contact the National Archives online to query your request to them so that when you do arrive, you will be armed with all relevant information when you arrive. Dom ( Skintman ...

This 'post' is directed to any new visitors / members who may be - Looking For Details On ... * Stirling aircraft serial numbers / Squadron codes. * Aircrew personnel / crew members. * Operation losses - Crews / Aircraft. * Other request. Helpful Starting Details * Name of Crew member. * Name of Sq...

Hello everyone; Thought I would introduce myself. My name is Chris, and I live in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada. My father Mark Borthwick GARVEN was a Navigator on Stirlings, flying primarily as a glider tug. He then taught Astro Nav, but I am not sure where. He was RCAF attached to the RAF....