Hi Don,

I have followed up this lead.
Unfortunately DJ Hows was with 512 Sqn and a Dakota pilot Towing Gliders at RAF Zeal in March 1945.
I have spoken with his daughter today. sadly DJ Hows passed away August 2011.

You might be able to help a little further.
In his log book, under the section DUTY (Including Results and Remarks) on every flight he records things similar to this:-
B56 – Broadwell
B56-Y74(Frankfurt) -R31(Leipzig)-Leibourget-B56
B56-B118-B160-B118-B160-B118
B56-B154-B56 (Ex POWs & Royal Marines)

The family would like to know what this means

kind regards

Chris