Air Force Lookups - if you need help

[kevd]

hi, thanks anyway i'll order the records.
thanks again.
kev

[Welsh Cockney]

Hi There,
Just wondered if you can helpwith following?
Little,David Henry William
Nationality; United Kingdom
Rank; Sergeant (Air-Gnr)
Regiment/Service; Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit Text; 97 Sqdn.
Age; 32
Date of Death;26/11/1943
Service No.;1398493
Casuality Type; Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Ref;  2.H.9.
Cemetry; DURNBACH WAR CEMETERY.

[David Layne]

Here's a little.

Sorry posted incorrect information previously.

http://www.firebynight.co.uk/Crew%20Brown.html


25/26 November 1943 - Frankfurt


From the ORB: "Out of the 19 aircraft detailed for operations, which were to attack Frankfurt, three aircraft were withdrawn.  Remainder bombed in 9/10ths cloud top about 1,800' in thin layer - vis good.  Defence - H/F moderate - barrage bursting 16-18,000'.  S/Ls ineffective, some enemy aircraft fighter activity.  First TIs were fairly well concentrated, later flares were seen wide of target and scattered bombing followed.  Fires were scattered over an area of some 8 miles radius.  Fires were seen reflected in the clouds from 40 miles away but a good concentrated attack was not achieved. F/L BROWN (Can/USA) and crew failed to return.  This crew was operating for the first time with this Squadron."

[Welsh Cockney]

Thanks David,
The information with the photo ofCpt. Brown and crew looks to be correct and and David Little service  No . is correct also  so thanks again.
Brian.

[ritchiewilk]

Hi,
 I am looking for information on the crew that was with  Sgt Gideon Jamieson Cairncross who was in the RAFVR.  He was killed in action 7 June 1943 while on a mission over the Mediterranean.  His inscription is on the Alamein Memorial.  Also any information on the mission he was on, if possible.  I do not know his squadron but I think he flew in Wellington bombers.

Thanks
Ritchie

[Thudnut]

Hi Ritchie,
the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website shows his Squadron as 37 Squadron

http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1536110

For some reason, there is no mention of the loss on the lost bombers website.  Are you sure he was on a mission?

Edited to add this: http://www.rafbf.org/books/wisewithouteyes.htm

Good luck
Thudders

[ritchiewilk]

Hi Thudders,

Thanks for the info.

It was my father who said he was lost over the Med.  He thinks he was on a mission over Greece, Crete or somewhere in that area.  Thats all I know, I'm afraid.

Thanks again

Ritchie

[DevonJewel]

Kyt,
My millitary knowledge if zero so I'm not sure what you are able to look up but I would love more information on a great uncle, I found this on CWGC:
Gunner ALBERT GEORGE STARLING
1533596, 16 Bty., 2 H.A.A. Regt., Royal Artillery
died age 21
between 26 April 1941 and 27 April 1941 missing at sea (letter received by parents in Aug 1941 assuming dead)
Son of George and Ada Starling.
Remembered with honour
ATHENS MEMORIAL

Are you able to add anything please or suggestions as to where else I could look?
Many thanks
DJ

[briant]

On April 26th 1941,the Germans captured Athens, During the retreat a hospital ship was sunk just after it left  the harbour,

I read about this a few years ago but i cannot for the life of me remember the book or the ship,

I wonder if the moderator could move this queery to a slot of it's own as i think there maybe a few artillery experts out there missing it hid away here,

Regards Brian