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by Riskey
Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:48 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Dambusters and BC on TV
Replies: 17
Views: 6050

Re: Dambusters and BC on TV

Re-DVD areas . "Queenie " came over about two years ago ?? ,and Jane so kindly gave my Favourite Australian - Les Hiddins= "Bush Tucker man " . I had No trouble at all playing the Dvd series at all . In fact its very often played. So I cant see any problems whats so ever in sendi...
by Riskey
Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:39 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Using the Guns whilst on bomb run
Replies: 3
Views: 1877

Re: Using the Guns whilst on bomb run

Thanks Den , I did think it strange when he told me , but had to investigate it further with you all .
by Riskey
Fri Oct 28, 2011 5:26 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Using the Guns whilst on bomb run
Replies: 3
Views: 1877

Using the Guns whilst on bomb run

I was talking to a fellow truck driver today ,and the conversation got around to Lancasters , airfields . He told me about an EX Rear gunner on a Pathfinder Lancaster , who incidently whos story was made into a book "To hell & Back " :?: :?: I think thats the title , well this Rear gun...
by Riskey
Sat Oct 08, 2011 11:14 am
Forum: General Section
Topic: "Ford Merlins " ????
Replies: 2
Views: 1620

Re: "Ford Merlins " ????

Hi John , I intend to agree with you on that . The "Fitters " did say whilst the Pantons are up for it , and new parts are being brought , there is a small doupt that it WONT happen . Im just going by what this fitter had to say between the lines . Also I cant see for a moment when/if Jane...
by Riskey
Sat Oct 08, 2011 9:19 am
Forum: General Section
Topic: "Ford Merlins " ????
Replies: 2
Views: 1620

"Ford Merlins " ????

I spent the day yesturday visiting Lincolnshire , I swear the ammount of times Ive visited this historic County the trip time has halfed ?? . I first visited East Kirkby had the English Breakfast that starts the day nicely, I dont think My waist band agrees ! :lol: . Then a walk over to the Lancaste...
by Riskey
Sun Oct 02, 2011 11:22 am
Forum: General Section
Topic: The " New Dambusters Film .
Replies: 15
Views: 10813

The " New Dambusters Film .

HI To all , Has there been any More news regarding the New film of the Dambusters , I was watching it this morning ,and started to wonder Was it still going ahead , and what was the Sit Rep on it
by Riskey
Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:46 pm
Forum: Headquarters
Topic: Maily Le Camp .
Replies: 6
Views: 4650

Re: Maily Le Camp .

LOL :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: What Can I say Gentlemen :!: :!: " OUTSTANDING :!: :!: :!: , I have printed off the posts you have done ,and will be sending them of to him LOL The members of this forum are just Fanastic :!: My Sincere Thanks to DAVE , & Wayne for a job well done ! Riskey
by Riskey
Mon Aug 29, 2011 4:03 pm
Forum: Headquarters
Topic: Maily Le Camp .
Replies: 6
Views: 4650

Maily Le Camp .

Hi to you all . Ive just returned from a rather wet weekend up at the RAF Elsham Wolds Association Do , sadly we never got to see the Fly past of the Lancaster , but never mind . Gentlemen :!: Ive been asked by a Association member to help find one of his relatives Sgt Rowe -RAAF he served with 103 ...
by Riskey
Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:36 pm
Forum: Headquarters
Topic: General Proctor ?????????????????
Replies: 4
Views: 3424

General Proctor ?????????????????

Please forgive me for asking this , Ive got a chap working on my behalf in Canada looking for Family leads "RE : the Skipper of AS/X ME 720 -P/O R.B. Ridley RCAF . Now Ive had a request from my contact , wanting INFO of how to obtain InFO regarding General Proctor {BRIT } of the War of 1812 . C...
by Riskey
Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:51 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: The Great Relative Search: Result!
Replies: 20
Views: 10467

Re: The Great Relative Search: Result!

Thats great news Dave , Im still hooked up a bit chasing W/O Ridleys RCAF Family . I cant say its going very easy :( ,But I contacted the R.C.M.P , Members forum ,They have found a photo of SGt Alan Pierre Ridley ,who is W/O Ridleys elder brother , Nothing really to get excited about ,but Ridleys Fa...