Here are a few more images of both mid upper and rear gunners, along with some other interesting photos.
Cheers,
John
My father and his mid upper .....
RAF Gun Turrets Collection
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630 Squadron - East Kirkby
" There is nothing glorious about war with the exception of those who served us so valiantly"
630 Squadron - East Kirkby
" There is nothing glorious about war with the exception of those who served us so valiantly"
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The 207sqdn Lanc was a result of a collision on the bombing run up to Amiens. The lucky R/G was Sgt K.A. Boyce, and although his crew went out on the next night, he did'nt , and i don't blame him Anyone know the story behind the 434sqdn Lanc ?
Just located it, NG497, WL-P, struck by fire from JU88, Dortmund 21st Feb 45. the W/Op, P/O H. Davey RCAF was killed in the attack, and the M/Upper A/G, F/Sgt J. Taggart RCAF, was seriously injured.
Just located it, NG497, WL-P, struck by fire from JU88, Dortmund 21st Feb 45. the W/Op, P/O H. Davey RCAF was killed in the attack, and the M/Upper A/G, F/Sgt J. Taggart RCAF, was seriously injured.
There is no paralell in warfare, to such courage and determination in the face of danger, over so long a period. Such devotion, should never be forgotten.
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I was just searching through some more details on rear gunners and found this comment.
I knew a lot of rear gunners were killed but l was shocked to see that apparent total.
Source - https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=i&rct= ... 0785596972
I knew a lot of rear gunners were killed but l was shocked to see that apparent total.
During World War II 20,000 air gunners were killed while serving with Bomber Command.
Source - https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=i&rct= ... 0785596972
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630 Squadron - East Kirkby
" There is nothing glorious about war with the exception of those who served us so valiantly"
630 Squadron - East Kirkby
" There is nothing glorious about war with the exception of those who served us so valiantly"