Short Stirling & RAF Bomber Command Forum

Never forgetting the untold numbers of Vets being subjected to third world conditions incarcerated in some of our supposedly called Care Homes. Sickening situations continuing to be exposed. For more years than I care to remember, it has been brought to the attention of various Gov't. bodies with th...

Of course MAX, ensuring that the lecture does not clash with that other "We Four" , hopefully soon to be six God willing, next" Hangar Doors" meeting

Dennis

Happy Day Max, Johnny has recently lerrned fom Colin, that he plans to make his annual pilgrimage to the Old Country soon I will keep you posted, the invitation to your Lady being automatic.

Wamest Wishes,

Forgun-Browning.

Each year we hold our "Hangar Doors" get together now down to 3 plus 1 associate "Fully christened" member Max. Paul will be the next to put his stamina to the test :cry: Colin Watt RAAF Adelaide ex 61 squadron and Johnny my ex pilot met at 1654 HCU where they were between tours ...

I am wondering if that is a windsock flying from the mast. RAF aircrew wore two identity tags, one fireproof, the other waterproof.

Dennis

I think that PO Prune probably holds the low flying record, he did a touch & go with u/c up


Dennis

There were an incredible 1024 German POW camps within the UK with listed addresses in the Guardian.

Dennis

Max, I understand that the dog flew on Sunderlands covering Atlantic convoys, he would probably have been the doing the dog watch.
I agree with Wayne that FIDO would be hard to beat. If he was attacked by an enemy fighter, it would quickly become a mess err shmit

Major Barkin-Mad

John, the photo of the bomb damaged Halifax appears to showa 4 gun mid upper. I cannot recall having seen one before. Does anybody know the amount of rounds carried & where they were stowed.

Dennis

The picture looks like a typical early misty autumn morning in Lincolnshire, somebody'has pinched a couple of Brownings

Dennis