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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #135 on: Friday 28 April 06 14:23 BST (UK) »



WOW . . .  It was like reading one of those can'tputitdownforgetaboutdinnerdoyourownbl**dywashingleavemealone mystery novels!!  Well done everybody.

I do so hope you get an answer from the RAF.  May I suggest contacting the Chaplain of the RAF base . . . they usually have a finger in the pie of everything happening on base and you may have more luck there.  Ms Raftree may have been posted and no longer on that base.

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #136 on: Tuesday 02 May 06 10:24 BST (UK) »
Does anyone else think its wonderful that the person trying to sort out the family history of these flyers is called Sue RAF Tree?

 ;D ;D ;D

Well done everybody for the work you've all put in on this!

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #137 on: Saturday 06 May 06 21:39 BST (UK) »
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WOW . . .  It was like reading one of those can'tputitdownforgetaboutdinnerdoyourownbl**dywashingleavemealone mystery novels!!

I agree with you there Barbara, i have just found this topic
and read it all. First Rootschatters help the A Policeman solve a case, Now The R.A.F are getting Help. Fantastic, hope you have all got new frocks for your television appearance ;) I shall wait for the next chapter of the story :)

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #138 on: Saturday 06 May 06 23:44 BST (UK) »
It's awesome isn't it :-) ... and a great reminder of how powerful the internet can be..... and i STILL haven't heard back from the RAF after my 25 April email..... :-(

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #139 on: Saturday 13 May 06 08:29 BST (UK) »
Hello Folks,
                   Sorry to take so long to get back to you but I have had computer problems and then had to move house. I recieved an e-mail a couple of weeks ago from Sue Raftree to say that thanks to us they had managed to trace relatives of the air men and were flying them out to holland for the funeral. She also said to pass on thanks to all of you lot from the RAF and the families. So hows that for a result.
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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #140 on: Saturday 13 May 06 11:19 BST (UK) »
WOWWW! THAT IS TERRIFIC!

If there are any news links to the ceremonies etc please post them if you see them...sometimes these can be a bit obscure... i'll keep my eye out on bbc.co.uk anyway.

Thanks again for keeping us up to date Sarah

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #141 on: Saturday 13 May 06 12:05 BST (UK) »
I'm sorry i missed the fun!


well done all.

Has anyone contacted the BBC to let them know yet?

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #142 on: Tuesday 11 July 06 13:29 BST (UK) »
Another contact wrote to me a few days back to say that the official burial service is planned for 28 August this year - the 64th anniversary of the loss.

Just incase anyone was interested.

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Re: BBC: A Challenge for Rootschatters
« Reply #143 on: Tuesday 11 July 06 14:42 BST (UK) »

Great work everyone!

Sniff  :'(  I do like a good ending...

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