my father was a wo2 mid upper turret on this kite, i have his flying log book and other information including a large photo of the crew sitting on the wing which shows the kites war sucesses. The kite was p for peter and was known as Compsons mad men, named after the pilot f/o Compson, I am more than pleased to forward any info I have to those who may be interested.
By: kriknala - 21st October 2011 at 23:14
picture
how can i put a picture on, it keeps asking for my url…?
By: kriknala - 22nd February 2011 at 21:32
i could take a photo of the photo, but how do i upload it
By: kriknala - 22nd February 2011 at 21:29
just checked photo, compson was deff a f/o, showing no stripes on sleeves, incedently most of this crew did over 40 ops, regards alan
By: buccaneernut - 22nd February 2011 at 20:37
This serial number rung a bell with me and i have checked my great uncles log book and he flew in this aircraft 4 times on 15sqn and on the 7th of June 1944 destroyed an enemy aircraft whilst attacking massey. He was awarded the DFM for this action and another on the 26th of July 1944. This aircraft after service with 15sqn went to number 3 lancaster finishing school at Feltwell followed by a period with the ground handling flight, it was struck off charge on the 13th of Decembeer 1946. I have previously published a picture of my uncle on this forum.
By: Icare9 - 22nd February 2011 at 13:50
With David’s suggestion of 15 Squadron, I found this by Googling to Lost Bombers website
15 Squadron Stirling Mk III. Serial Number: BK667. Squadron Codes: LS-H. Operation: St Nazaire. 22nd/23rd March 1943
Delivered to No.15 Sqdn 21st Jan 1943. Airborne 19:28 on 22nd March ’43 from Bourn. Turned back following major problems with the starboard outer and port inner engines. While trying to to land at Lyneham in poor visibility, the Stirling overshot and came down in a field at Clyffe Pypard, 8 miles SW of Swindon, Wiltshire. F/Sgt J.L. Shiells; Sgt G.K. Compson; Sgt B. Taafe; Sgt C.B. Perring; Sgt L.A. James; Sgt J. Gould; Sgt B.J.A. Bessette RCAF and Sgt D.J.A. Hyde survived uninjured.
Looks like this was before Alan’s father joined the crew as no Kirk shown (or it could simply be another Compson, as rank shown as Sergeant!)
By: Moggy C - 22nd February 2011 at 11:56
Yes please, let’s see the picture.
If you need help posting it (beyond what is already available in the guides on the forum) just send a PM to me or any of the Mods
Moggy
By: David Layne - 22nd February 2011 at 11:40
I think this aircraft was with 15 Squadron.
Posting the picture would be of great interest to forum members.
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