Halifax JD255 158 squadron

jd 255

thanks edddie if you get any more info this flight please could you let me know.pete34.

Halifax JD265 NP-G

Both Searle and Ridge were on the same aircraft as indicated by Peter. The crew were on their 2nd Operation when lost. They had joined 158 Sqn on 15/11/43 from No. 1658 Heavy Conversion Unit, Riccall. Vincent, the Pilot, had also flown one extra Op as a 2nd pilot

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Cheers

Eddie

j.e searle

hi, im seeking any information on my father sgt j.e searle shot down on
26-11-1943 he was with 158 squadron based at raf lisset.

Halifax JD255 / JD 265

Hello
Thank you all.I starting to think the serial number was JD265 and not JD255 as I first though.
Thank you all again .

Yours
11goup

26 – 27 November 1943.

158 Squadron
Halifax II JD255 NP-G
Op: Stuttgart.

Crew.
Sgt. R G. Vincent +
Sgt. J E. Searle +
Sgt. W E. Ridge +
Sgt. R. Hunter +
P/O. E G. Bradley +
Sgt. P C. Hagger +
Sgt. W R. Mead +

The aircraft took off from Lissett at 1652 hrs. Crashed 2300 hrs astride a house at Deidesheimer Strasse 57, Kafertal, in the northern suburbs of Mannheim. All were buried locally, since when their remains have been taken to Durnbach War Cemetery.

Regards
Peter.

not much help but…

Hello Hali’s are a bit out of my league but I did find this info online?

Halifas JD255 was with 158 Sqn RAf then to 10 Sqn and last she was with 1658CU.

This site also has info on JD265 which may be the one your after??

http://lostbombers.co.uk/bomber.php?id=9354

Halifax JD 265 OR JD255 ?

Hello
Any ideals the right serial number ?