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by georgetanksherman
Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:48 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: H. C. H. Hosford - RCAF - accident report
Replies: 9
Views: 51956

Re: H. C. H. Hosford - RCAF - accident report

Mic,

Since it is the cover sheet, is there a chance the 1941 date is the date the aircraft arrived the duty squadron?

George
by georgetanksherman
Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:00 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: H. C. H. Hosford - RCAF - accident report
Replies: 9
Views: 51956

Re: H. C. H. Hosford - RCAF - accident report

Greetings from Texas: From: https://www.rcafassociation.ca/heritage/history/fallen-aviators/rcaf-casualties-second-world-war/hornell-to-hyt/ HOSFORD, HORATIO CHARLES HAMILTON SGT(WAG) R110122. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Jul 22/42 age 22. #1 Central Navigation School, Rivers, Manitoba. ...
by georgetanksherman
Mon Oct 16, 2023 12:46 am
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Next of Kin for Neil Dellit MacKenzie
Replies: 2
Views: 23005

Re: Next of Kin for Neil Dellit MacKenzie

Thanks for Info and Advice, have sent it forward to the guy on Facebook, will see what happens from there, just hope it is not one of the Facebook "Sickos" trying to swindle some money. We shall see ! Hope you are getting along well with the exercise, mine are now putting me through the ringer ! All...
by georgetanksherman
Sat Oct 14, 2023 2:00 am
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Next of Kin for Neil Dellit MacKenzie
Replies: 2
Views: 23005

Next of Kin for Neil Dellit MacKenzie

A friend of mine saw this on facebook and reposted this: Hey Guys, I am needing some help. I am trying to find the next of kin for RAAF pilot Neil Dellit MacKenzie 1922 - 1993. I bought a storage locker and it had all of his war, RAAF & personal items in it. I want to get it back to his family. Hi w...
by georgetanksherman
Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:37 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Help, Sgt Clyde A. Maples, R/100843
Replies: 2
Views: 10541

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: 10541

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: 10541

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: 20376

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: 15740

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: 15740

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 ...