By: Sean Feast - 15th June 2008 at 09:56
Master Bombers/Pathfinders
Thanks to all who came yesterday. It was great to meet you all and the old boys were overwhelmed with the interest and respect shown. Happy to help in any way with any q’s. Just drop me a line/message – or whatever it is you do on these things! Sean
By: T-21 - 14th June 2008 at 21:29
Attended the book signing today, well worth it and well attended. Six ex members of Nos. 582/109 Squadrons were in attendance. We must never forget the contribution these gentlemen made during the last war. The book is a lasting testiment to their skills as Pathfinder Lancaster crews.
By: Arabella-Cox - 13th June 2008 at 23:52
Many thanks to Keith and everyone who has helped supply information about my Grandfather – James Tweedie of 582 Sqn. It has been much apprieciated. I’m amazed by the depth of information on this forum – I now even have a picture of Lancaster ND 931 !!. I very much hope to be at the 582 book signing tommorow. Thanks again Darren Holmes
By: TomDocherty72 - 11th June 2008 at 23:39
Pathfinder Books
Can recommend the book ‘No 7 Bomber Squadron in World War II’. More info at www.rafhistorybooks.com
By: T-21 - 11th June 2008 at 02:02
Author will be signing copies at Waterstones in Silver St, Bedford from 11:00 to 13:00 hrs this Sat 14/06. Ex 582 Sq veterans will be present as they are holding a reunion in Bedford. Most likely church service Lt Staughton on the Sunday am.
I bought a copy in Waterstones today and hope to be there.
Book is very good.
By: keithnewsome - 10th June 2008 at 23:15
Sean, Sorry, have just found your first post, welcome to the forum, and yes I will be very pleased to contact you ! Just a little overwhelmed at the moment ! Will speak with my friend and make contact very soon. Keith.
By: T-21 - 10th June 2008 at 21:39
Author will be signing copies at Waterstones in Mill St, Bedford from 11:00 to 13:00 hrs this Sat 14/06. Ex 582 Sq veterans will be present as they are holding a reunion in Bedford. Most likely church service Lt Staughton on the Sunday am.
I bought a copy in Waterstones today and hope to be there.
By: Arabella-Cox - 7th June 2008 at 13:11
Keith – a new book called Master Bombers has just been published and focuses solely on 582 squadron. You might find what you need there – if not – get in touch with me and i may be able to help. Sean
I picked this book up at Duxford Spring time airshow where Sean and a few of the pilots were signing copies and cant recommend it enough;top read.Maybe Sean could tell us if he is doing another book signing at any upcoming shows as it was an absolute pleasure meeting these legends
By: Moggy C - 7th June 2008 at 11:30
My Father served at Little Staughton from December 44 through to the end of the war and beyond.
Moggy
By: Sean Feast - 7th June 2008 at 08:28
Pathfinders – 582 Squadron
Keith – a new book called Master Bombers has just been published and focuses solely on 582 squadron. You might find what you need there – if not – get in touch with me and i may be able to help. Sean
Hi Stan, I note your interest in 582, a few months ago I agreed to help trace a lost relative of a friend, from 582 ? It seems information is scarse, but with help from this and other forum I was lucky enough to get a scanned photo of the actual aircraft involved ! So its out there ! Just the knowing where to look seems the hardest part.
I found the roll of honour website at Bedfordshire very indepth, hopefully a link below. Keith.http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Bedfordshire/LittleStaughtonBookofRemembrance
By: *Zwitter* - 11th May 2008 at 12:55
Don Bennet’s “Pathfinder” does it for me
By: T-21 - 11th May 2008 at 12:13
“Mosquito Pathfinder” by Albert and Ian Smith Crecy Books 2003,excellent account of a No 109 Squadron Mosquito navigator.
“Pathfinder Force-A History of 8 Group” by Gordon Musgrove .McDonald and Jane 1976. Hard to find but very detailed raids analysis.
Hope this helps. The No 109/582 Squadron Association was disbanded a few years ago.
By: keithnewsome - 11th May 2008 at 11:51
582 Squadron.
Hi Stan, I note your interest in 582, a few months ago I agreed to help trace a lost relative of a friend, from 582 ? It seems information is scarse, but with help from this and other forum I was lucky enough to get a scanned photo of the actual aircraft involved ! So its out there ! Just the knowing where to look seems the hardest part.
I found the roll of honour website at Bedfordshire very indepth, hopefully a link below. Keith.
http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Bedfordshire/LittleStaughtonBookofRemembrance
By: Stan - 11th May 2008 at 11:50
thanks Don
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