Hi robdd1 and Geoff,

Many thanks for your replies.

I purchased Whittinghams medals from DNW’s with a view to completing research into him.
I have managed to make contact with the family who can’t assist really as Whittingham died so long ago that family members from that era are no longer around. They were not able to tell me where he is buried which was a shame as I wanted to place flowers on his grave.
They were able to provide a good photograph of him which was much appreciated.

I went to Malta in April to try and research his service with 261 Squadron. Unfortunately very little is available regarding 261 squadron but I collated what i could.

Geoff, Hi, hope you are good. I recall that I followed up this Oxford link before but failed to locate the district in Oxford where his death was registered and subsequently couldn’t obtain a death certificate to forward to RAF records.

Once again many thanks for your efforts on my behalf which is appreciated.

Gerry

Malta visit

Hi all,
I have returned for my Malta trip.
I was only there for three days but still managed to cram a lot in!
Unfortunately my pc has crashed and is away being repaired.
As soon as it returns I will post some pictures.
I went to see most of the places that were recommended here and thoroughly enjoyed them all.
I ate at the Valletta band club as recommended. The maltese people were very accommodating and nothing was too much trouble.
I strongly recommend the cafe jubilee in St Lucia Street Valetta.
We ate there several times and the food and beer was superb.
Finally, can I thank the staff at the Malta aviation museum at Ta Qali and also the curator at the war museum in Valetta. They both allowed me to take pictures with their aircraft and Derek Whittinghams medals which was greatly appreciated.
Sadly, we missed the 70th anniversary of the award of the George cross by 1 day.
I plan to return later this year to conclude my research and can not wait.
Gerry