Short Stirling & RAF Bomber Command Forum

Hi John

Welcome back - no longer missing in action!


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James

HI

Yes, Happy New Year to all. Still lots of things to find out, more dark corners to shine lights into.

I've finally finished refurbishing two houses so more time for hobbies I think - well until we buy the next one!


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James

Hi I've just noticed that there were 21 paratroopers on board and not 9. I have another post on here that shows where the paratroops would have sat and where they stowed their gear. http://sas.raf38group.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2279&start=90 The Stirling could have carried 28 troops ac...

He also gets a mention in the Summary of Events part of the ORB - an unhappy entry though. The entry for that day is long and detailed. A poetic snippet: "The coast was bathed in pale evening sunshine which enhanced the rich greens and yellows of the fields, and sombre grey of the old Norman Vi...

Here you go - from the ORB. The stirling squadron number was 5G apparently so you want 5G-H

I've downloaded the whole ORB for you - PM me with your email address for a copy.

The timing on the ORB shows that the Stirlings were taking off 30 seconds apart.

James

Hi Mark

I can't track down your aircraft serial or squadron marking? That doesn't mean anything of course, but neither have I found any Saint pics!


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James

Hi According to MIchael Bowyer: LJ 819 5G-H, K/299 Sqn 21.1.44, FTR 6.6.44 shot down during operation Mallard. FTR = Failed to Return. Not that helpful though H or K? What you need are the Squadron ORBs. Look around on the net and facebook for people interested in 299 Squadron, someone probably has ...

HI

Very nice model! Not sure what you are asking though, do you want to know how accurate your model is?

It is as it came out of the box or have you modified it?

I think that I have seen pictures of the Saint somewhere!



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James

Hi

The picture shows a Halifax bomber I think - it's not a Stirling.

See this entry:

viewtopic.php?t=1229


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James

Hi Lyn It sounds like you are doing a pretty competant job of research! Let us know how you get on. My Granmother lost her oldest boy on his way back from his first mission in a Halifax - the only aircraft in the flight to be lost. She too pined to know where his body was - she said that she couldn'...