On this day in history

[FOZ_1983]

Originally Posted by Balderz002

Whoa, tail end charlie. Lonely job. I take it you have his records by the amount of info you just shared?

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

[Balderz002]

Originally Posted by FOZ_1983

I do indeed 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]

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]

Originally Posted by bobbysocks

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]

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.

[olife]

Originally Posted by FOZ_1983

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]

Originally Posted by olife

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]

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

[olife]

Originally Posted by FOZ_1983

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]

Originally Posted by Balderz002

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

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