February 28, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Just received this email can anyone help with info on this chap?
Hello my name is Sandra Finn( nee Phryce -Jones)
my father was WO ACE/AIR GUNNER Philipe Phryce- Jones 1819832
My dad always told me he flew Spitfires among other planes ,
He was a warrant officer and was ,stationed all over the world in WW11,
He met my mother while stationed in Eastleigh East Africa.
I was wondering I cannot find any records on any site ,I have looked in many
on the web none seem to hold my father’s name .
I have obtained 2 of his medals from the MOD Medal Officer
In Gloucester his Defence Medal and his War Medal,plus his Warrant.
I would so appreciate any contact with anyone ,whom might have flown with him,his squadrons were…. M.E.Command 18th ,2495 Stn Eastleigh
his release was class A this release I am unsure of what it means ,so even this clarification would be so helpful .
My son whom never had the privilege of meeting his grandpa .is whom I am finding out all I can for him,
so as to know what the war was and it affect on his grandpas life.
( my father died of complications of stress to the heart attributed to the war effort )
I would be very grateful for any help you might give me in my quest .
I have attached a picture of my Dad in his flying gear think it is a beauty!
Best regards
Sandra Finn
By: kev35 - 28th February 2011 at 19:49
Are there any other photo’s of this gent in uniform? One showing a Brevet would be ideal. Just the two medals from the medal office rings a discordant note as does the Air Gunner flying Spitfires story. The absence of the 1939 – 1945 Star might indicate that he had not completed the six months service required before the ending of the war on 15th August 1945.
Could do with a bit more to go on really.
Regards,
kev35
By: Chris D - 28th February 2011 at 17:31
Sandra,
The copy of the service record is invaluable, however, the average waiting time at the present is 8 months for delivery.
But worth the wait.
Chris
By: Moggy C - 28th February 2011 at 12:35
First port of call as a relative is to get his service records, you are entitled to these.
here is the contact point
RAF Disclosures
Room 221B, Trenchard Hall
RAF Cranwell
SLEAFORD
Lincs NG34 8HB
Costs £30, but worth every penny to own a top quality colour copy of the actual record
Moggy
By: Arabella-Cox - 28th February 2011 at 12:34
I think it might be worth asking over on here too:
http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?1-Main-Category
They’re a very helpful and knowledgeable bunch!
regards
Simon