Short Stirling & RAF Bomber Command Forum

I was watching a documentary the other night about a Wellington Bomber built in Broughton -Wales , this aircraft was filmed whilst being made The aircraft was built in 30 hrs , whilst it was very interesting No-one said If the Aircraft lasted very long on Air operations . Im sorry to ask ,this being...

Hi All , Just to say a big thank-you for allowing me to join this forum , and also a Very Merry Christmas & Happy new year to you all . Riskey

Hi Dennis , First of all , Great photos of Edith , They look like they were only taken yesturday . About the Elsan I know when nature calls ,It really is Calling ! . How did the Gunners leave their posts ,especially the rear Gunner during ops . as they were the Eyes & Safety of the Aircraft , I ...

The sterling aircraft looks taller in the leg than our beloved Lancaster . Where were the Sterlings built , did they have the range of the Wellington & Lancasters ,and could they take the abuse as well as the Wellington . Sorry to sound ignorant towards this aircraft ,but Ive never studied this ...

Hi Richard , Its great to be here . I see Skintman has also landed . Talk to you all soon Mike

Hi Dave , Gangs All here :lol: . Hi Alex , Ive got a book about Operation Manna ... " Memorys of a Miracle " detailing the operation with photos ,with mention to the Americans who also toke part ,but they called it Operation Chowhound / Manna . The author of this fine book is Hans Onderwat...

Hi Gate ! !! , Wow this station really is on the boil with members who I know . :D Does anyone know if any members from my " old Squadron 166 " make it here :?: I know it was Janey "Queenie " who put me onto this station . At last things are looking up -No pun intended :lol: Alex...

Hi Folks , Room for one more ? Thanks for allowing me to join this station , Im not around very much at the moment due to work commitments in the west country . But it sure is good to see alot of Members who I know . Riskey