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by smudgersmith218
Mon Dec 07, 2015 8:16 pm
Forum: Books and DVD's Section
Topic: New Stirling book
Replies: 11
Views: 12667

Re: New Stirling book

James, I paid £27 plus P&P which I think is a very fair price for the book, which I am currently reading in my study and enjoying immensely. The dust jacket price of £50 is frankly absurd, I have a number of Fonthill books, all very good and sensibly priced. I would suggest any potential buyer s...
by smudgersmith218
Mon Dec 07, 2015 2:00 pm
Forum: Books and DVD's Section
Topic: New Stirling book
Replies: 11
Views: 12667

Re: New Stirling book

I have to agree, a good book with lots of "new" photographs and a credit to Pino for his dedication. However, I am sure Pino was not the individual who priced the book at £50, I cannot see many being sold at that price. The book is priced out of most peoples pocket range, I really cannot s...
by smudgersmith218
Sun Nov 22, 2015 11:41 am
Forum: General Section
Topic: Diversion Raids during the Berlin Campiagn
Replies: 3
Views: 4078

Re: Diversion Raids during the Berlin Campiagn

Hi Richard, I was hoping you would reply. I have been using the NNR and interesting reading to, my interest stems from a 3 Group communique where the group was required to step up its mining effort in the Kiel Bay, Denmark region in support of the main attacks on Berlin. These mine laying efforts be...
by smudgersmith218
Wed Nov 18, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: General Section
Topic: Diversion Raids during the Berlin Campiagn
Replies: 3
Views: 4078

Diversion Raids during the Berlin Campiagn

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has researched the success or otherwise of the diversionary operations flown in support of the Berlin campaign 1943/44. Particularly the operations flown by the Stirling's and early mark Halifax, in the mine-laying and secondary target role?

Regards

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Sat Nov 14, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: 'The Mess Inn'
Topic: The France / Paris tragedy
Replies: 2
Views: 4945

Re: The France / Paris tragedy

Hi John,

Echo your comments mate, sad day for France, and the rest of the civilised world.

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Sat Nov 14, 2015 9:19 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: V1 Ski Sites and codes
Replies: 3
Views: 3122

V1 Ski Sites and codes

Gents,

I am having some problems correctly identifying a number of V1 Ski sites to the code names used within the 3 Group ORB, example

BLACKCAP - BLACKBIRD D - ROBIN - IRIS

I am hoping someone on the forum may hold the key to the codes!!

Any help appreciated.

Regards

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: loss of Stirling HA-U from 218. Sqd , 25.6.1943
Replies: 20
Views: 14372

Re: loss of Stirling HA-U from 218. Sqd , 25.6.1943

No luck sadly, but... I am trying to contact the relatives of the flight commanders who were lost from Downham Market for a unveiling of a 100ft memorial wall in honour of all those who failed to return from this former aerodrome. I have managed to contact four so far, and the grandson of one of the...
by smudgersmith218
Fri Oct 23, 2015 11:07 am
Forum: General Section
Topic: loss of Stirling HA-U from 218. Sqd , 25.6.1943
Replies: 20
Views: 14372

Re: loss of Stirling HA-U from 218. Sqd , 25.6.1943

Hi all,

Hoping to re-open this tread.

I am trying to contact Ian Nuttell, if anyone is in contact with Ian, can you please make him aware.

Thanks gents.

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:12 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Help in finding family in Somerset
Replies: 4
Views: 4702

Re: Help in finding family in Somerset

Hi all,

I did try the a few publications about a month ago, and again last week, one of which was the mentioned by Alan, sadly all without a reply.

Any help would be great,

If you need more details please let me know.

Thanks again chaps.

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Wed Oct 21, 2015 2:05 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Help in finding family in Somerset
Replies: 4
Views: 4702

Help in finding family in Somerset

Hi all, I am trying to locate the family of a former 218 Squadron flight commander, S/Ldr Ernest Frank Sly DFC AFM, he was born in Quaperlake Street, Bruton, Somerset in 1916. I have tried a few papers in the area, will no luck. Any of you chaps who live in the west country know of a "friendly&...