Short Stirling & RAF Bomber Command Forum

Sorry guys, haven't been able to get on the forum for two days, had trouble connecting to the page. Bruno has explained the problem in 'The Mess Inn' section. Steve, Nothing back from Peter yet, but will let you know his answer as soon as I hear. There is a photo however, of progress on the nose art...

Hi Peter,

I don't know if I can help much, but I'll try.
You are dong a fantastic job with your database, and I hope others here can help you.

All the best,
Wayne.

Thanks Bruno for the explanation.

I also have been having trouble connecting to the forum, and didn't manage it at all for two days.
Damn spammers

At least I'm here for now

Wayne.

Hi John, I have no problem with the 'JN' code. "C Flight" had been using it starting back with the Stirling's. Lancaster NE181 flew at least 104 ops with that code and nose art, so it's fitting it should be remembered for that, bringing the crews back safely each time. I do admit that the ...

Hi all, Some of you will know the Lancaster at the Museum of Transport and Technology (MoTaT) is being repainted. For those of you that don't know, after much discussion the New Zealand Bomber Command Association have decided to change the codes on the port side of the Lancaster from SR-V of 101 Squ...

Hello Jon, and welcome to the forum. Just a little background to the Pilot of your uncle's Stirling. Flt/Sgt Clifford George Pullen RNZAF NZ402541. Born 12 November 1918. Joined RNZAF 15 July 1940. Re-mustered as Airman Pilot under-training on 2 December 1940. Hospitalized sick 26 Feb to 9 April 194...

Great set of photo's.
I'm glad the crew were ok.
Thanks for sharing with us

Cheers,
Wayne.

A few from this site;

http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br ... radas.html

Hi Ian, Just to add a little more about Sgt Bell, he and the crew were shot down on their 9th operation. He was rear gunner with Sgt Isherwood and crew, and on the return from Frankfurt 29/30 September 1941 had to bale out of Wellington R1177 and the aircraft crashed at Birds Green Farm, Silbe Hedin...

Thanks Ken, that makes sense.

Thanks to all, stand by - I may have another question

Cheers
Wayne.