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by georgetanksherman
Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:37 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Help, Sgt Clyde A. Maples, R/100843
Replies: 2
Views: 128

Re: Stranraer No. 932, 13 O.T.U., RCAF

Looking for hometowns on these warriors, if known Stranraer, #932, November 2, 1941 While taking off in Stranraer 932 on Patricia Bay on an instructional flight, the port engine burst into flames. Pilot stopped his take-off and had the fire extinguisher pulled. This did not have any appreciable effe...
by georgetanksherman
Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:05 am
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Help, Sgt Clyde A. Maples, R/100843
Replies: 2
Views: 128

Re: Francis N. Satterlee, RCAF

Also, Need help on Major Francis N. Satterlee, RCAF/USAAF, Born: January 19, 1922, Minneapolis, Minnesota Died: February 13, 2008, Vienna, Virginia, in USAAF was assigned to the 463rd Transport Command, have no info on RCAF time, but everything that was written on him states he got his wings in Cana...
by georgetanksherman
Wed Sep 27, 2023 1:19 am
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Help, Sgt Clyde A. Maples, R/100843
Replies: 2
Views: 128

Help, Sgt Clyde A. Maples, R/100843

Greetings all, needing to see if I can get some help with info on a Sgt Clyde Alexander Maples, R/100843, RCAF, Born: June 28, 1915, Johnson County, Texas. Died: September 25, 2003, Riverside, California. Discharged from RCAF February 22, 1942. Transferred to USAAF What I am thinking is that he was ...
by georgetanksherman
Sat Sep 23, 2023 1:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Assistance with abbreviations
Replies: 5
Views: 237

Re: Assistance with abbreviations

Greetings, I've not found specifically what the (A) stands for. If you could provide the individual's name it may help. Here is the diary of 35 SFTS you can see if you can find where he transferred in, and out, taken-on-strength and struck off strength. Is there a chance what they might be talking a...
by georgetanksherman
Mon Sep 04, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: RCAF 422 Sunderland, DD861, Crew?
Replies: 5
Views: 515

Re: RCAF 422 Sunderland, DD861, Crew?

As always, Thank you Temujin ! Appreciate the help ! This is what I have found out on what positions they held in the aircraft ! Crew: Pilot: F/O Jacques Andrew Hubert De La PAULLE DFC, J/8964, RCAF, Unknown, New York Pilot: F/O Romeo Henry Freer, J/12830, RCAF, Presidio, California, U.S.A., Pilot: ...
by georgetanksherman
Mon Sep 04, 2023 12:46 am
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: RCAF 422 Sunderland, DD861, Crew?
Replies: 5
Views: 515

RCAF 422 Sunderland, DD861, Crew?

Greetings everyone, hope all is well ! Looking for the crew of RCAF No. 422 Squadron, Sunderland DD861, Sept. 3rd aircraft took off from Castle Archdale on an Anti-Submarine mission, 3 hours into the flight had the Starboard outer engine catch fire and fell off into the sea, damaging outer wing and ...
by georgetanksherman
Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:46 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: John Henry Gregory
Replies: 2
Views: 428

John Henry Gregory

Looking for info on John Henry Gregory, he was born in Flint, Michigan on May 18, 1924. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1939. He was discharged in 1941. Being discharged after two years, with a war getting worse. Does anyone have any info on this individual, why his RCAF Career was on...
by georgetanksherman
Sat Aug 05, 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: P/O Raymond Town, R.A.A.F., R.A.F. No. 570 Sqdn
Replies: 3
Views: 526

Re: P/O Raymond Town, R.A.A.F., R.A.F. No. 570 Sqdn

That is so awesome Temujin, Thank You ! I could not find anything on P/O Town, except what was written along with his pilot, 1st Lt. Schalit. A couple good stories: https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/threads/lt-tex-schalit-caps-uncle-d-day-1944.164879/ https://rocketguy1010.jimdofree.com/155th-photo-rec...
by georgetanksherman
Sat Aug 05, 2023 1:06 am
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: P/O Raymond Town, R.A.A.F., R.A.F. No. 570 Sqdn
Replies: 3
Views: 526

P/O Raymond Town, R.A.A.F., R.A.F. No. 570 Sqdn

Greetings everyone, I know this is going to be a hard one, but figured I would give it a go. I am trying to find info on P/O Raymond Town, RAAF, he was Navigator for 1st Lt. Robert Schalit, flying with RAF No. 570 Squadron, 1st Lt. Schalit was originally in the Royal Air Force, but when the U.S. joi...
by georgetanksherman
Sat Jul 01, 2023 1:17 am
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Halifax - MZ680, More Hometowns ???
Replies: 4
Views: 695

Re: Halifax - MZ680, More Hometowns ???

Thanks again Temujin for the info, while I am at it, could you send some of that cool weather down here, getting kinda toasty :-)

Cheer

George