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Thanks for posting these. There are some major errors in the report on Grimble. He had not been with 78 Squadron for a year, although it is totally possible and more than likely that he had been in the U.K. for around that amount of time, when he was wounded. He joined 78 Squadron at RAF Breighton o...

Many thanks, it all adds to the story. I find it odd though if that is the right chap that he was still a Sergeant and had not been promoted, given that he was operating with 78 Squadron in 1942. More digging to be carried out I think, but once agin thanks for the articles.

Daz

Does anyone have any information on R/108316 Sgt Joseph John PINARD RCAF, I think he may have been an air gunner and served with No. 78 Squadron in 1942. Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks Daz

Hi, does anyone have any information on the following Air Gunner: R253995 FSGT I K IRWIN RCAF He served with 78 Squadron and then moved to the PFF serving with 35 Squadron. He joined 78 Squadron in the Summer of 1944 from No. 41 Base at RAF Marston Moor. Having completed 4 operations he and his crew...

I have spoken to the original poster about her relative and this crew (via a different forum). For completeness the crew were lost of their third operation. They are believed to have fallen victim to Ofw. Hans Berschwinger of 4/NJG2 who claimed a Halifax bomber at 0204 hours over the sea, 20km north...

James, Your grandfather flew 22 operations whilst at 78 Squadron, including the Squadron's final operation of the war, against Wangerooge; and I can provide you with details of these if you send me a PM with your email address I'll send you what I have. Can you confirm your father's service number p...

Thank you all for your comments. Having looked through the diary of 35 SFTS there is no mention of him, but as he was a Sgt Im not surprised. he moves to Maxwell Field on 3rd September 1941. He was a prewar regular, starting his career as an Aircraft Handler and serving in UK from 1931 to 1934. He i...

I have just received the service record of a chap who was killed in action in 1942 and it would appear that he did the majority of his aircrew training in Canada. Originally as a pilot but washed out and was switched to Observer. I can work out some of the locations and units but am stumped by a cou...

George

glad to see you back online and hope you are feeling better. I'll let you know if I come across anymore.

Regards

Daz

Many thanks, I think I have tracked him down to Bracebridge, Ontario. It would appear that he died there in 1988. Born in North Grimsby in 1920.

Daz