Short Stirling & RAF Bomber Command Forum

Thanks John. This is my dedication in the book: Glorious in Solitude is a tribute to the many thousands of ‘Air Gunners’ who served in isolated vulnerability within ‘Rear Gunner’ turrets during the Second World War. Amongst others, the hardships and bravery of fifteen individual Air Gunners’ is exam...

Can I be so bold as to advise forum members of my new publication 'Glorious in Solitude' The Courage of Isolated Rear Gunners in the RAF during the Second World War. I wanted to create a book concentrating on the Rear Gunners of the Second World War which also looked at areas previously not covered ...

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I understand the white flash cap insert was worn until such time as they were awarded their Wing or brevet and then it was handed back to stores.

I was very pleased to have found a photograph which the Brothers had no knowledge of and added to their museum. What they have built is truly fantastic, Fred has left behind a very special place and he will long be remembered. Thanks Fred.

Just wanted to say thank you for posting its a fantastic shot to see.

Rewarding work well done, the passion for researching and the use of the internet still amaze me. This forum is small but delightful in content thanks to all.

Hi you have the loss details and examining the Squadron records will reveal more about what they were doing but I suspect you are trying to do more about the men. Obviously the memorial plots them to an area a check of the census returns will give you some family details, not sure what else you coul...

Parcels sent with this material was via spoof companies or suppliers and not in any way connected to the Red Cross supply system. When research my book I was amazed at the lengths taken to get this material into the camps. A fantastic subject..................

Sad news there is a BRITISH MEDAL FORUM on line which holds a wide selection of medal collectors and dealers who run a thread with reported stolen medals I suggest you post with full details including the numbering on the DFM medal. I hope this helps and good luck.

Taken from my book 'Unshackled Spirit' which explores the POW camps and their amazing story of purchasing a Spitfire whilst behind barbed wire in Germany the following statistics make an impressive statement of the support to allied airmen in the Stalag Luft camps. The War Prisoners Aid reported tha...