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Discussion in '☆☆ New Recruits ☆☆' started by cornman, Jul 10, 2008.

  1. cornman

    cornman recruit

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    Hi All

    My father was radio operator in a Lancaster of No.9 Squadron, shot down
    on the night of Jan 1-2 1944. A couple of years ago, with help from a German journalist and the Mayor of Weyhausen, I found the crash site.
    I'd really love to contact relatives of the rest of the crew to tell them, but
    have no idea how to go about finding them.
    Can anyone help.

    Rgds


    Cornman (otherwise John).
     
    cornman, Jul 10, 2008
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  2. Kai-Petri

    Kai-Petri Kenraali

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    Hello Cornman!

    I´m sure there are people here who can help you further.

    Maybe for the rest of us you could show some pics etc? That would be great, if possible!

    Welcome to the Forums!
     
    Kai-Petri, Jul 10, 2008
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  3. diddyriddick

    diddyriddick Member

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    Welcome aboard, John. Good luck with your quest.
     
    diddyriddick, Jul 10, 2008
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  4. krieg

    krieg Ace

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    welcome aboard mate
    a fine place here..you will enjoy your stay
    cheers krieg
     
    krieg, Jul 10, 2008
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  5. LYNX

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    Good hunting and welcome....
     
    LYNX, Jul 10, 2008
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  6. grim

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    you didn't mention if anyone survived? if they didn't the commonwealth war graves details usually have a town/area where each of the crew came from, then you can either visit and check local records or if its too far, you can get something put in the local paper. If Aussies or canadians were in the crew they seem better organised to trace relatives at their respective websites...
     
    grim, Jul 12, 2008
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  7. Skipper

    Skipper Kommodore

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    Welcome Corman. Could you give us more details , such as the serial number of the Lancaster? This would help.
     
    Skipper, Jul 13, 2008
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  8. Martin Bull

    Martin Bull Acting Wg. Cdr

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    It may be worth contacting the IX Squadron Association : -

    IX Squadron Association › News

    and also the Bomber Command Association, based at the RAF Museum Hendon. There are certainly some very enthusiastic ex-9 Squadron veterans stil lwith us ; I was fortunate to meet some of them at a Hendon signing event a year or two back.
     
    Martin Bull, Jul 13, 2008
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  9. Erich

    Erich Alte Hase

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    heard off another forum a week ago that another Lanc is being restored and maybe back up and running within 15 months ........ this would be numero # 3 yes ?

    12km northeast of Eschede correct ? Lancaster III, JA 711, coded WS*A.

    7 crewmen KIA
     
    Erich, Jul 13, 2008
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  10. ghost_of_war

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    Welcome! Any luck with that?
     
    ghost_of_war, Jul 20, 2008
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  11. PzJgr

    PzJgr Drill Instructor

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    Howdy and welcome to the forum. Happy posting
     
    PzJgr, Jul 20, 2008
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  12. Lt. Pineapple

    Lt. Pineapple Member

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    Welcome to the forums and good luck with your quest. ;)
     
    Lt. Pineapple, Jul 21, 2008
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  13. Otto

    Otto Spambot Nemesis Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Welcome cornman! :salute: Lot's of good Lancaster info here.
     
    Otto, Jul 21, 2008
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  14. macrusk

    macrusk Proud Daughter of a Canadian WWII Veteran

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    Welcome, Cornman. It will be interesting to hear how your quest progresses. If Canadians were in the crew, you could probably advertise in the Royal Canadian Legion Magazine. Sometimes family members have remained members or subscribed. Also they sometimes have the Lost Trails section included online. Good Luck.
     
    macrusk, Jul 29, 2008
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  15. REMEMBRANCE DAVE

    REMEMBRANCE DAVE recruit

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    Hi John, I have recently made contact with a relative of the pilot of this Lancaster, P/O G Ward, if you would like to make contact, please contact me through my societies web site. Regards, David.
    www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com
     
    REMEMBRANCE DAVE, Apr 13, 2012
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