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by Temujin
Fri Oct 05, 2018 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LAC C.J. Kopp
Replies: 3
Views: 5230

Re: LAC C.J. Kopp

I have a question, this is a first time that I have seen this term within the RCAF but while researching the Crew of Douglas Dakota KN563, one of the crew members was LAC C.J. Kopp, R/178240. Virgil, Ontario, Canada. and they have him listed as a "Kicker", Down here in the USAF, the term "Tire Kick...
by Temujin
Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 13th Field, RCA - Locations of Interest in Holland and Germany
Replies: 8
Views: 10940

Re: 13th Field, RCA - Locations of Interest in Holland and Germany

Have you checked this site. The author is Dutch and he may be able to help you find the book your looking for https://www.royalartilleryunitsnetherlands1944-1945.com They have a contact page on the site, or this link will take you right to that page https://www.royalartilleryunitsnetherlands1944-194...
by Temujin
Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:53 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Sgt Donald George Allen
Replies: 5
Views: 7439

Re: Sgt Donal George Allen

Here’s the info on Donald George Allen, R93436
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by Temujin
Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:45 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Sgt Donald George Allen
Replies: 5
Views: 7439

Re: Sgt Donal George Allen

#18 OTU, Sgt Allen was killed when Hampden aircraft # X2968 crashed near the aerodrome at Uper Heyford Source: “They Shall Not Grow Old” I’ll check for other info EDIT. WRONG MAN, sorry, their are TWO men named DONALD GEORGE ALLEN who both died in WW2. The Donald George Allen above was also a Sgt (P...
by Temujin
Mon Sep 17, 2018 7:35 pm
Forum: Battles
Topic: Juno Beach - Outline Planning Tables
Replies: 3
Views: 20000

Juno Beach - Outline Planning Tables

The attached documents are from the 3rd Cdn Division War Diaries. This is a PLANNING document, that outlines which landing group, lands at “which hour”......PLEASE NOTE, it IS A PLANNING DOCUMENT......some of the vessels where changed or moved around within their serials on D-Day Also, please find a...
by Temujin
Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:22 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: W/O R.H. Gridley ???
Replies: 4
Views: 6285

Re: W/O R.H. Gridley ???

And here are the records when he wanting missing
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by Temujin
Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:21 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: W/O R.H. Gridley ???
Replies: 4
Views: 6285

Re: W/O R.H. Gridley ???

More info, he was shot down, presumed dead, and was rescued the month before
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by Temujin
Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:35 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: W/O R.H. Gridley ???
Replies: 4
Views: 6285

Re: W/O R.H. Gridley ???

Researching R.C.A.F. No. 411 Squadron, need a bit of help on: Warrant Officer Class I Ronald Harold Gridley, R/60117 R.C.A.F. 411 Squadron, Spitfire, AD268, killed March 24, 1942. Need help on what happened to his aircraft, and where is he from ??? All help truly appreciated He was from Scollard, A...
by Temujin
Fri Sep 14, 2018 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 404 Squadron, RCAF
Replies: 13
Views: 43414

Re: R.C.A.F. No. 404 Squadron

Bristol Beaufighter, V8211, December 7, 1942 Pilot: P/O J.V. Ensom, J/17054, RCAF, Unknown Hometown Navigator: J.B. Elder, RAFVR, 922231, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Aircraft for unknown cause nosed over and dived into the ground just after take offon a night flight near Bucksburn, Aberdeen, S...
by Temujin
Fri Sep 14, 2018 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 404 Squadron, RCAF
Replies: 13
Views: 43414

Re: R.C.A.F. No. 404 Squadron

Bristol Blenheim, UNKNOWN Ser#, September 2, 1941 Pilot: W.E. Dale, R/72360, RCAF, Toronto, Ontario, Canada WAG: E.G. Allen, 975744, RAFVR, Penarth, Wales, United Kingdom Cause of crash not found, 3rd crew member also not found William Edward Dale and Cpl L. W. McKinlay (RAF) Bieheim aircraft # L93...