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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #126 on: Friday 30 September 05 19:31 BST (UK) »



and don't let anyone tell you that hours of peering at the computor screen and "looking for dead people" is a waste of time !  :D

Well done indeed to everyone who contributed to this and how great that there was a successful outcome!

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #127 on: Saturday 01 October 05 07:44 BST (UK) »
Very well done to you all, I hope the BBC take this up and you and Rootschat get the recognition you deserve for being so successful,  we're all proud of you all. 

These brave men will now rest in peace thanks to your efforts.  A wonderful job!

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #128 on: Saturday 01 October 05 18:11 BST (UK) »
I'll second that Mary,

Shows what can be acheived when many mind work, with the assistance of modern technology (and Sarah & Trystan), together. 

I hope the families are contacted, Rootchat gets recognition and The Men Rest in Peace.

Well done to all of you

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #129 on: Wednesday 26 October 05 15:29 BST (UK) »
Hi

Had an email today replying to one the messages I posted on Ancestry's boards regarding Leonard Moss (the New Zealander) -

"William Johnson MOSS died in 1958 - his obituary stated that he was survived by his wife, son Harry (of Marton) and daughter Mavis JEFFERSON (of Marton), and 6 grandchildren. His son Len was posted missing with the RNZAF in WWII.

I'll see if I can find a grandchild ...."

 :) Good innit?

As we weren't able to trace any descendants of Leonard's from his marriage here, would it be too late to send any info we get about the New Zealand family on to the RAF?

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #130 on: Wednesday 26 October 05 15:55 BST (UK) »
Quote from: sarah e on Thursday 29 September 05 14:01 BST (UK)
Sent all the info off to Sue Raftree and here is her reply

Sarah

I have now had the opportunity to read the email. It is excellent. So much
information. I do not know how to thank you and the rest of those involved.
Please convey my thanks to them.

I will investigate the leads and let you know the outcome.

Regards Sue


So I guess now we have to sit and wait to see what happens.

Never too late I'd say  :D
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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #131 on: Tuesday 13 December 05 08:10 GMT (UK) »
What's happening with the search?  Does anyone know?  Have they had the funerals for the airmen?

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #132 on: Tuesday 25 April 06 01:35 BST (UK) »
 ???Youuuu whooo anyone out there?

Does anyone know the outcome of the bodies in the Plane?  I emailed Ms Raftree the RAF spokeswoman and have received no reply.

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #133 on: Friday 28 April 06 10:25 BST (UK) »
I take it  that means we don't know what finally happened.  :'(

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #134 on: Friday 28 April 06 13:19 BST (UK) »
Grrr Sucky :-( i'll say.... i still haven't received a response from emailing RAF on Tuesday 25th April.  I'll post if i hear.

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