Short Stirling & RAF Bomber Command Forum

Could anyone one please tell me which Bomber Command Squadrons were attached to Coastal Command.

As far as i'm aware, they were based at Luqa, but i think they still had Blenheims, not Marylands, and changed from Blenheim to Ventura in early 42. Thank you Alan. I have a record of an Australian who was killed in a Maryland. DILLON William John - (Sergeant); Service Number - 404142; File type - ...

AlanW wrote:As far as i'm aware, they were based at Luqa, but i think they still had Blenheims, not Marylands, and changed from Blenheim to Ventura in early 42.

Thank you Alan. I have a record of an Australian who was killed in a Maryland.

I believe RAF 21 Squadron flew Martin Marylands,so does anyone know where they were based in 1941,
and where their theatre of operations were? I do know that some may have been Coastal Command.


Thank you

I think it would be very unwise to have a loaded very pistol inside an aircraft.
Best to have the cartridge and pistol kept separate and only loaded when
needed.

Just realised that I have mentioned this Lancaster before and someone sent me a photo.

Bob

Hello members,I am researching this Lancaster for a member of Sgt J.F.Coulsons family in Warrington. I have already given them the aircraft and crew,and burial details.Does any member have the squadron ORBS and Battle reports for the operations that this crew flew on? I am sure the family will be ve...

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