Short Stirling & RAF Bomber Command Forum

Hi John,

I thank very much for the copy of this so precious document that I transfer this post to the Books Section.
Regards.

Bruno

Hi Dave, I thank you for the translation. I've again read my docs and in 1942 29 missions were really high. For me it was like your uncle flew a second tour. According to your translation, like you I can't understand the word 'inexperience'. It is clear that there were far more problems than the pil...

Hello, I also think that the pilot was now experienced (he had in more flown the Short Stirling in Heavy Conversion Unit) and well experienced when we know the very high rate of losses of 149 Squadron. A question: Can you read all the end of the explanation because after it is 'judged' that the pilo...

Hi John,

I also agree. All the logbooks I've seen started at the very first minute of the aerial career. That's why some airmen had at least two logbooks during WWII to write all.
Regards.

Bruno

Hi Steve,

Wing Commander D D Rogers took command of 214 Squadron in August 1944 until March 1945 when Wing Commander R.L. Bowles took over.
I looked in my files and 214 Squadron is the only Bomber Command Squadron that Wing Commander D D Rogers commanded.
Regards.

Bruno

Hi Steve, I also wish you a Happy New Year! According to this link: http://www.156squadron.com/view_aircrew.asp?pCrewId=79 Squadron Leader M.R. Attwatter DFC was Master Bomber and Flight Lieutenant A.W.G. Cochrane DFC was Deputy Master Bomber for the Raid on Mont Candon C/Works. Taken from the Londo...

Hi Steve,

I also look forward to seing more!
Thanks again Steve.
Regards.

Bruno

Hi, Look at this one: http://www.stirlingproject.co.uk/image814.jpg http://www.stirlingproject.co.uk/image725.jpg http://www.stirlingproject.co.uk/image726.jpg http://www.stirlingproject.co.uk/image727.jpg http://www.stirlingproject.co.uk/image724.jpg These photos come from the Stirling Project Webs...

Hello, It makes me think about Halifaxes of 298 & 644 Squadrons, 38 Group who dropped jeeps over occupied Europe ...but without passengers! http://www.combatreform.org/halifaxjeepsideart.jpg http://www.combatreform.org/halifaxdroppingjeepart.jpg http://www.combatreform.org/jeepsparachutedeployme...

Hello,

This is an important news for families and researchers from outside UK but we'll have to wait for the quality and the price.
Regards.

Bruno