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by smudgersmith218
Sat Mar 19, 2016 5:36 am
Forum: General Section
Topic: Advice Please
Replies: 4
Views: 4571

Re: Advice Please

Hi John, Thanks for the post. I want to try and include as much as I can, BUT without it becoming repetitive. I am I suppose trying to combine the a/c history with the career of the skippers. You can track an individual pilots op's by the aircraft he flew, or perhaps I should list the pilots op's an...
by smudgersmith218
Fri Mar 18, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Advice Please
Replies: 4
Views: 4571

Advice Please

Hi all I am In the process of writing a book on RAF Downham Market, the main manuscript is completed and I am now working on the appendices. Part of this is to record every aircraft that operated from D/M. It is a massive task, which I am happy to undertake but I am just wondering would any prospect...
by smudgersmith218
Sat Mar 05, 2016 10:08 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: A/Ldr Edward Corser DFC MiD RAAF - 460 RAAF Squadron
Replies: 3
Views: 3660

Re: A/Ldr Edward Corser DFC MiD RAAF - 460 RAAF Squadron

Hi Max,

Thanks for the post, I have sent off for the A9300 Personnel file.

If you want a copy, let me know, will send it on.

Kind regards

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Fri Mar 04, 2016 1:09 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: A/Ldr Edward Corser DFC MiD RAAF - 460 RAAF Squadron
Replies: 3
Views: 3660

A/Ldr Edward Corser DFC MiD RAAF - 460 RAAF Squadron

Hi,

This ex 218 skipper was killed with 460 RAAF Squadron on December 2nd 1943 while attacking Berlin.

I am looking for details on the date he arrived on the squadron, where from and the number of op's he completed with 460 Squadron.

Any help appreciated.

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Sat Feb 20, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Appeal For Help
Replies: 1
Views: 2272

Appeal For Help

Hi all, I hope the mods don't mind me asking, if they do please remove post. I would like to via the forum ask the members for their help with a new book project, the aim of which is to raise money for a new memorial to be erected at RAF Downham Market. I and another researcher have been asked to pr...
by smudgersmith218
Tue Feb 16, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: 214 Squadron Help
Replies: 0
Views: 9460

214 Squadron Help

Hi,

Look for the identity of the flight commanders of No.214 (FMS) Squadron between December 1943 and March 1944.

Any help appreciated.

TIA

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Sun Jan 24, 2016 12:01 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: 90 Squadron
Replies: 1
Views: 2283

90 Squadron

Dear all,

Is there any 90 Squadron buffs out there. I need help with a c/o, Wing Commander Frederick Moir Milligan AFC.

Tried the association without luck.

TIA

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Bomber Command Mining Areas
Replies: 1
Views: 4580

Bomber Command Mining Areas

Hi all, Researching a number of mining operations flown by 3 Group before and just after D-Day. I have a number of "Garden areas" that I cannot locate, and some that I have are conflicting with other primary source details. Garden Area IRIS 1 to V Garden Area WHELKS III Garden Area "A...
by smudgersmith218
Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:55 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Bomber Command target code, occuipped countries
Replies: 2
Views: 2859

Re: Bomber Command target code, occuipped countries

Hi John,

I would not have thought so mate, but thank you for looking.

Regards

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Mon Jan 11, 2016 10:19 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Bomber Command target code, occuipped countries
Replies: 2
Views: 2859

Bomber Command target code, occuipped countries

Hi all,

Would appreciate help with the Bomber Command target codes for France, Holland and Belgium. Example Z.836 for Chambly Railway Deport, ZB.924 for Vilvorde Depot, Lyon Marshalling Yard, Z.604.

Any help with this list very much welcome.

Kind regards

Steve