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November 29, 2007 at 5:46 pm in reply to: D Day Lanc's #1265057

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Thanks chaps, answer much appreciated.

October 30, 2007 at 9:18 pm in reply to: The Dolphin Tavern and WWI German air raids on London #1300739

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Nice work, if you go into one of the green squares off Southampton Row, 9opposite side to Spinks, and look hard enough there is a plaque on the floor marking the spot where the first German bomb dropped on London. Likewise there is a plaque on the horrible 60’s Hotel, same side of Southampton Row as Spinks (forget its name) giving some detail of when it was destroyed by bombing.

Went for a blitz walk one evening whilst down on business, best fiver I’ve spent in a long time (that and the Ripper Talk). Highly recommended.

October 15, 2007 at 4:03 pm in reply to: Does anyone know what this shield is…… #1321753

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Could it be a sylised RAFA badge?

http://www.rafa.org.uk/

(Scroll to the bottom left of the page).

October 13, 2007 at 9:35 am in reply to: When are the Corgi Halifaxes coming? #227416

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Try this link for more info on the Corgi Halton

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/aa37205prepro.htm

September 27, 2007 at 8:45 pm in reply to: And now for something completely different: Spitfire Competition #1248297

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So far as I’m aware the first time this has ever been published. Kindly copied by an old boy from his album some years ago; MA262 ‘at Abu Quir, 1943’.

Been meaning to dig it out for a while and pleased I did ‘cos I found my missing copy of the Stirling File at the same time!

September 5, 2007 at 3:22 pm in reply to: Irish family demands return of fallen hero #1276442

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THE CWGC are also contracted by MOD to take care of certain sites- try searching their database for a Falklands casualty and you’ll see what I mean. From their web site:

‘Established by Royal Charter in 1917, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission pays tribute to the 1,700,000 men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the two world wars. It is a non-profit-making organisation that was founded by Sir Fabian Ware.’

http://www.cwgc.org

Stan

September 5, 2007 at 3:04 pm in reply to: Irish family demands return of fallen hero #1276478

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For those of you interested the CWGC history is told in their book ‘The unending vigil’. In there the policy of (non) repatriation of remains is explained. I haven’t got my copy to hand but it’s along the lines that all men fell equal, all ranks have the same headstone and all are buried together. This policy ensures that families with wealth cannot secure better treatment for their relatives than those of less modest means. This was subject of much parliamentary debate and controversy at the time. The CWGC are quite firm in enforcing this rule- note that the CWGC is only responsible for WW1 & 2 casualties.

I think the post above re soldier’s families being charged for the groundsheet is very much an urban myth.

The book is available via their web site and makes a fascinating read- surprisingly upbeat and of course very moving.

August 19, 2007 at 12:50 pm in reply to: Oldest bomber command casualty #1297240

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Need to get my fingers fixed; Ashton under Lyne, not Aston as above.

August 19, 2007 at 12:43 pm in reply to: Oldest bomber command casualty #1297242

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Typo, born 1900 Aston under Lyne

May 11, 2007 at 6:07 pm in reply to: Researching RCAF #1310749

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Hi
Most Comonwealth countries have a more relaxed attitude to records than the MOD and RCAF casualty records are open to anyone who wants a copy. For no charge the Candian Gov’t will supply you with an extract of the main points of the service record- this usually covers everything you want to know and runs to about 6-8 sheets of foolscap. Sadly the record doesn’t contain a photo.It can take a while to get a reply though. Once you have those papers you can request a full copy file but for a fee and unless you want the guys dental records etc isn’t really worth it. I don’t have an e-mail but the address is:

Canada National Archives
Personell Records Unit
National Archives of Canada
395 Wellington Street,
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
K1A 0N3

Other records can only be acesed of you can prove death (certificate) or have consent of the relative. If only the MOD were so helpful!

April 14, 2007 at 6:34 pm in reply to: Refurbishing manufacturers' metal desk models #1247347

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There’s a guy always advertising in the classifieds of Flypast offering to make up kits- don’t know him but may be worth a call, as stated above some of these guys are pretty talented. Alternatively maybe Diverse Images can help- they work exclusively in metal.?

April 14, 2007 at 6:13 pm in reply to: Fortress (?) wreckage #1247464

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Thanks, I’ve dropped them a line to see if they want a decent scan for their archives. If they have more info I’ll post it later.

April 11, 2007 at 7:52 pm in reply to: Malta's Gladiator #1249130

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Could not agree more, the Museum in Valetta achieved a lot in terms of gathering items together that would have been sold or worse still lost. It is however totally inadequate for a modern museum. Even in such a dry climate the levels of damp are terrible- many of the paper items on display have a large amount of foxing.

The museum at Valetta deserves recognition as above- but it’s now time to move on and the MAM is growing into a world class centre for preservation.

April 9, 2007 at 12:42 pm in reply to: Need Help Tracing Family a Member #1250733

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Hi

National Archives hold no information on individual soldiers that served in WW2- these are still retained by the MOD. Release of personal information by the MOD is tightly controlled but if you write to them they will advise you who in your family can ask for the info- there is a legal pecking order. A fee is payable and you’ll need a copy death certificate. It’s a bit of hard work but the answers you seek will probably be there.

National Archves do hold War Diaries for most units and although these give a good background to what was going an at a specific time they rarely mention ‘other ranks’ by name.

Contact for Army Records:

Army Personnel Centre
HQ Secretariat
Historical Disclosures
Mail Point 400
Kentigern House
65 Brown Street
Glasgow
G2 8EX
Tel: 0845 600 9663, option 1, then option 3

Good luck, Stan

April 5, 2007 at 6:50 pm in reply to: Voice Flight 267 Squadron #1253540

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Any ideas of a contact please?
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