21 Brave Airmen, March 1943

[WelwynGC1]

Hi Dee and Beevee..........yes Dee l have been to Runnymede and its a wonderfully peaceful place, (l have tried to attach some pics for you but it says my attachments are too large). Will try a PM.

Brian.......Reggie wont be on there as the memorial is to those who have no known grave.



Hi Dee.....the details wont be there, Ruunymede memorial commemorates those who have no known grave.  Enjoy your visit....sure you will be struck by the atmosphere of the place......its special.

Steve.

Steve.

Somehow it got mixed up with the quote but it will save you looking for something that aint there.

[WelwynGC1]

Almost forgot Dee....dont go to the tea rooms....its about 20-30 mins walk up through the wood to get to the memorial......find Coopers Hill and there is a car park right next to the memorial.

Do let us know what you think of it too.

I think its Junction 13 M25?

[DeeBoneham]

Am a member of National Trust (next door) and I think that has directions.  Will certainly let you know what I think....  Noted about the tea rooms...
Thanks for that Welwyn.. 
Dee

[WelwynGC1]

Hey dee, did you get to Runnymede yet, and if so what did you think???

My research continues on the task of trying to find out more about the airmen on the photo.

Latest bit is regarding Sgt Wellard. There was an RC Wellard who became a POW and was with 78 Squadron. Maybe its the same one as l could not find many with that name and this was the only one that fitted the dates l have for the course pictured etc.

Anyone assist with some contact details for helpful folk with 78 squadron???

Thanks.

[WelwynGC1]

67 Years ago today my family received the fateful telegram to report that my Uncle had failed to return from an operation on Fri 3/9.

We remember him today along with all those who left our shores and saw home no more.

Never forgotten.

[DeeBoneham]

Latest bit is regarding Sgt Wellard. There was an RC Wellard who became a POW and was with 78 Squadron. Maybe its the same one as l could not find many with that name and this was the only one that fitted the dates l have for the course pictured etc.

Welwyn
Have you tried ADM199 hes the POW expert.  He goes to Kew on a regular basis and might be able to find out some stuff for you.  contact details for 78 Sqn are:78 Squadron Grp Capt Ivor F Easton RAF(Retd), 2 Orchard Lodge, Boverton, Llantwit Major, South Glamorgan, Wales CF61 1UH: tel  01446 793022
RIP for your uncle Welwyn he will not be forgotten and will be commemorated each May with the rest of the brave lads
Dee

[WelwynGC1]

Thanks DEE, l will give it a go, its a while since l had any success with my research so any help is much appreciated.

Steve.

[WelwynGC1]

I remember my Uncle today on the 88th anniversary of his birth.

Though he will forever be 20..........

He will never be forgotten.

Lost without trace on ops to Berlin   3/4 Sept 1943.

[Pete Keane]

Him and many other brave lads.

If it wasnt for them, it'd probably be us.

Cheers mate.

Pete.