Help needed for WW2 RAF member

[spongebob]

I'm trying to trace any information about my Great Uncle who served in the RAFVR in WW2. His name was Alexander MacDonald Young. He was born in Edinburgh, possibly around 1904. He was married, but I don't have any other details about his spouse or possible children. He served in 78 Squadron RAFVR as a Flight Engineer on Halifax III bombers. He was based during 1943 in Linton on Ouse. His last flight was on 12th June 1943 where his plane JD145 was shot down over Texel and crashed into the North Sea whilst returning from a bombing raid to Bochum. He is listed on the Runnymede memorial in Surrey as his remains were never found.

I have been to the PRO and have some information about his RAF time, but not a lot. I have hardly any information about his personal life, which is what I am interested in.

I know from my Grandmothers records that they may have been in Ilford after Edinburgh.

Any help anyone can give would be very helpful.

[wizz123]

Hi there,found a web site that might interest you,regarding your ancestor.Its not great but might help though.

            www.lostbombers.co.uk/bomber.php?id=1795

[nanny jan]

Hi,

Next of kin can apply for a copy of the service record.  My dad paid £30 for his brother's but I think they are free to widows.

Royal Air Force,
PMA,
RAF Innsworth,
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Nanny Jan

[Texel anj]

My uncle was the Mid Upper Gunner 78 Squadron RAFVR also on the Halifax JD145 shot down over Texel that crashed into the North Sea whilst returning from a bombing raid to Bochum.
Have been researching my uncles war history since last summer, when I was in Holland, and took a trip to Terschelling to find my Uncle's grave.
There was a 78 squadron reunion at the beginning of June in Yorkshire including a visit to the memorial room at Linton on Ouse.
Try contacting 78 squadron at RAF Benson.  The squadron historian has provided me with quite a lot of additional information.

Texel anj

[DeeBoneham]

If you go to the RAF Register of Associations (put it into google or another search engine) it will bring you up contact details. I am sure they would welcome you and you can find out more.  They may have the Sqn F540 which will mention your relative.  Also put something on the RAF search bit on here and I am sure Kyt will find something for you.
Dee

[Texel anj]

Through my contact at RAF Benson, I have information about the number of missions the crew of Halifax JD145 completed before their final mission, and which other crews they each flew with on their "practice" before the crew ventured out on their first mission together, but not sure if I should put this in the "public domain", unless there are other relatives of the crew members who would consent to this.  It may be more appropriate as information for a "personal message".  If there are any other relatives out there, what do you think?
Texel anj