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FOZ_1983 07-01-2010 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Balderz002 (Post 167726)
Whoa, tail end charlie. Lonely job. I take it you have his records by the amount of info you just shared?

I do indeed :D i have a copy of his log book.

Balderz002 07-01-2010 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FOZ_1983 (Post 167729)
I do indeed :D i have a copy of his log book.

I bet that makes for some great reading! I really need to get hold of my Grandfathers records

bobbysocks 07-01-2010 07:55 PM

there is a norfolk usa. big naval base. i thought he was from there too...lol. tail gunner? my hats off to him, man. tough job.

Balderz002 07-01-2010 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbysocks (Post 167733)
there is a norfolk usa. big naval base. i thought he was from there too...lol.

NAVY?! Have a word! Not the right service dear boy!

bobbysocks 07-01-2010 08:35 PM

lmao....i gather norfolking way are you in the navy huh? i didnt say you were a sailor. just figured you were from our east coast. :grin:

olife 07-01-2010 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FOZ_1983 (Post 167716)
RAF Bomber Command, Lancaster Bombers (rear gunner) 50 Squadron based at RAF Skellingthorpe in Lincoln.

my english is not very good and i need for a long time to understand but:
foz if i understand right your grandfather was in the raf during ww2?
RESPECT!!!!!!GREAT RESPECT TO HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
exuse me for my bad english

FOZ_1983 07-01-2010 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by olife (Post 167746)
my english is not very good and i need for a long time to understand but:
foz if i understand right your grandfather was in the raf during ww2?
RESPECT!!!!!!GREAT RESPECT TO HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
exuse me for my bad english

Yes he was in the RAF during the war, flying in lancaster bombers and halifax bombers between 1943-45

Balderz002 07-01-2010 08:44 PM

My home, was also home to the 2nd Air Div. of the Mighty 8th.

olife 07-01-2010 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FOZ_1983 (Post 167747)
Yes he was in the RAF during the war, flying in lancaster bombers and halifax bombers between 1943-45

your gandfather is a GREAT MAN , an HERO for sure!!!!

f1rebrand 07-01-2010 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Balderz002 (Post 167749)
My home, was also home to the 2nd Air Div. of the Mighty 8th.

Cool. Are you from Norwich? Thorpe St Andrew here.


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