FME erk Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 I'm sorry there have been no updates, In recent weeks I lost my partner due to a heart condition . . . 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 My condolences. I'm sorry for your loss. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 3 hours ago, FME erk said: I'm sorry there have been no updates, In recent weeks I lost my partner due to a heart condition . . . Ian, so sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences in your hours of need. Stay well and stay strong, we are all here if you need us…….. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 My condolences. on the loss of your partner. Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Ian, condolences on the loss. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 That’s sad to hear Ian! My condolences for the loss of your partner. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 8 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Ian, so sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences in your hours of need. Stay well and stay strong, we are all here if you need us…….. We all feel the same way friend. Our thoughts are with you ❤......harv 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 That is a huge blow, I really do not know how I would cope with that, you have my deepest condolences and best wishes Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy the Sheep Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Really sad for your loss. My condolences to you and to all those who are suffering for your partner's fatality. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FME erk Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 I have started a small mojo booster build so I think the Lancaster will be making a return quite soon . . . 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 3 hours ago, FME erk said: I have started a small mojo booster build so I think the Lancaster will be making a return quite soon . . . So glad to see you back with us…..looking forward both the accessories and the Lanc….. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Great to have you back here Ian! Can‘t wait to see your progress on the accessories and the Lanc itself. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Douglas Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 On 1/2/2021 at 6:38 AM, FME erk said: Where to start . . . the box comes compact with sprues The comprehensive instruction book containing 44 pages, I will photo each page as I build to point out amendments etc Some of the after-market bits, my choice again to improve the overall appearance. Sadly the aircrafts instrument panel is just a molded representation of the dials, there is no decal to place upon it Just to give you an idea of the size of the fuselage, this is it on my shelf measuring a full 25 inches and excluding the bomb-aimers nose blister Research over many years has resulted in the superb book and the aircraft profile . . . The aircraft was one of two lost from 100 Squadron based at RAF Station Grimsby in Lincolnshire during a sortie to Nuremburg 16/17th March 1945 making it the last aircraft lost flying from the airfield. The crew comprised: Pilot: F/O George Dauphinee RCAF F/Eng: F/Sgt.Mervyn Jefery RAF Nav: F/O Bruce Douglas RCAF - POW B/A: F/O William Vale RCAF W/Op: P/O Roy Bailey RAF - POW Mid-gun: William Harvey RCAF Rear gun: Lyle Bedell RCAF I knew both Bruce and Roy, I have their stories of the night the aircraft fell to the guns of a night-fighter. The aircraft ND644 Its going to be a journey . . . Ian Hello, I was wondering how you knew of Bruce? And if you had other photos you could share? Is this the same D.B. Douglas found at the link below (#4087) https://www.aircrewremembered.com/AlliedLossesIncidents/?s=4050&q=&qand=RCAF&exc1=&exc2=&search_type=exact&search_only= G. Douglas 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FME erk Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 G. I formed the RAF Waltham Association and met with Roy Bailey who told me he and Bruce were the sole survivors from being shot down. Bruce wrote to me with his memories and added to the story of the events of that night. I only have the photo of the ground crew in front of the aircraft and this will hopefully be in my book which is currently at a publishers . . . Ian 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Douglas Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 2 hours ago, FME erk said: G. I formed the RAF Waltham Association and met with Roy Bailey who told me he and Bruce were the sole survivors from being shot down. Bruce wrote to me with his memories and added to the story of the events of that night. I only have the photo of the ground crew in front of the aircraft and this will hopefully be in my book which is currently at a publishers . . . Ian That's very interesting, this would be my grandfather D.B Douglas. Attached is the War Service section of his resume. The other very interesting detail is Bruce has a son who is my father and his name is Ian. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your book. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirling Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 My grandfather was flight engineer on this historic aircraft and flew 31 successful sorties. Thank you for keeping the history alive! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FME erk Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 On 9/11/2022 at 4:49 AM, Stirling said: My grandfather was flight engineer on this historic aircraft and flew 31 successful sorties. Thank you for keeping the history alive! Any details you can share would be wonderful, a crew photo perhaps ?? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirling Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 This amazing to find two relatives of same crew…… 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain King Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 My grandfather E.D King piloted this lanc III ND.644 on 18/19th April 1944 against the marshalling yards at Rouen with 100 sqdn RAF. I have the service record. There are markings also contain CAN.J.23711. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FME erk Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Iain King said: My grandfather E.D King piloted this lanc III ND.644 on 18/19th April 1944 against the marshalling yards at Rouen with 100 sqdn RAF. I have the service record. There are markings also contain CAN.J.23711. What was his christian name Iain? I have written the history of 100 and its always nice to have a full name rather than Pilot Officer 'Kite' etc I take it Can.J.23711 was his Service Number RCAF Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 7 hours ago, Iain King said: My grandfather E.D King piloted this lanc III ND.644 on 18/19th April 1944 against the marshalling yards at Rouen with 100 sqdn RAF. I have the service record. There are markings also contain CAN.J.23711. Welcome to LSM Iain, it’s not often we hear from relatives who served….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aflett Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Hi Ian My Uncle was F/S Lyle Bedell who was the rear gunner on this mission. My Grandmother, Aunt and Dad kept in touch with Roy Bailey for many years. Is there somewhere I can read Roy and Bruce's memoires of the mission. I have my uncle's letters and some photos of the crew as well as other letters and documents but would like to read their accounts. Thanks Alexis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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