if i was abit vague can someone tell me?

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You were a bit vague! 😀

In what way do they wish to be recognised ? My feelings are that PA474 is the best recognition of their efforts – keeping her in the air should be an aim.

I believe it’s a campaign medal – petition signed.

No luck I’m afraid David; to quote him directly, “All checked but sadly no luck!”

I hope that your search has more success elsewhere.

Did your father know a Stan Bray or Jim Sands [Canadian]? They are both featured on the Virtual Museum CD ROM; detailing their wartime ops from RAF Winthorpe with 1661 HCU.

David,

The Log Book is difficult to read but the dates mean that it appears that Newark Air Museum is not likely to be the best option for you. From my notes:

1661 HCU was formed in October 1942 – as part of 5 Group; CO Sqn Ldr John Nettleton VC; 1661 HCU took over 9, 44 and 49 Squadron bomber conversion flights; their task was to convert 5 Group’s OTU crews onto flying Manchesters & Lancasters ready for Ops.

29th December 1942 – A & B flights at Waddington and C flight at Scampton all noted “as being ready for transfer to RAF Winthorpe”

Moggy,

If you PM me your snail mail address I will arrange to send you copies of two Newark Air Museum members newsletters, which recently featured the escape stories of the two survivors.

Alternatively if you send me an email address I will try and get copies as PDF files from the museum.

The crew of JA901 had gone through 1661 HCU at RAF Winthorpe in March 1944 prior to posting onto 467 Squadron.

The wireless operator’s story was only published in November 2007.

15 years and say 6.5 million spent on it ,
how much as been spent on the BBMF over the same period .

Can anybody answer this one? you may very very surprised , and is it worth it.

Not sure of the numbers, but IMHO a far far better investment than the Vulcan will ever be!

I would rather see them receive the funding to guarantee their long-term future and continue to honour the people that helped give us the opportunity for debates like this!