Short Stirling & RAF Bomber Command Forum

Cheers, all.

Thankfully, it was saved from the bin, because that was where it was going to go sadly.

Steve

Gent, Just discovered that this is a painting by David Thornton - Smith who was an official artist for the Air Ministry. On closer examination the artist had signed and dated the work. ( The frame, obviously not the original had covered the details ) It is dated July 1941. There are examples of his ...

Hi Gary,

It is a real gem mate. 1941, trying to establish the artist. A very welcome addition to my collection.

Regards
Steve

Chaps, Long shot here. Recently obtained this original oil painting. Sign "something" Smith 1941 Marham. The paining is of a Mk.II Wimpy W5457 HA-Z which FTR 18/19th August 1941. The style is familiar, but I am struggling with a artist. I have checked the squadron, and base ORB for details...

Hi Gary,

Cheers mate, this pilot simple vanishes. I have his log book, photo's, mess bills, leave cards, the whole none yards. The log book just stops December 2nd 1942. But I have photo's of him in flying gear in 1944 !!

Steve

Hi, I have just obtained the log book of the above mentioned pilot. He served briefly with 218 Squadron between November & December 1942, completing 6 operations. His log book is not particularly well written and informative. The log book stops abruptly on December 2nd 1942, there are no further...

Hi Alan,

Thank you mate.

Could you email the pic, squadron218 AT yahoo.co.uk please.

Regards

Steve

Hi Colin,

I am hoping by October, fingers crossed.

Who was your uncle ? My book on 218 is now available from Pen & Sword. PLUG PLUG !

Hi,

Trying to locate a copy of this book published in 2000, there are a few out there but rather expensive (£50-£70).

I am hoping someone may have a copy and would be kind enough to scan the pages relating his loss over Emden on June 20th 1942.

Any help appreciated.

Thank you.

Steve

Bob,

No.76 and 78 Squadron I think from memory were attached at one point. I know a number of 2 Group Squadrons were, I have a list between 1940 and 1941 somewhere.

Are you interested in a certain period ?

Steve