steve218
Warrant Officer
No.218 (Gold Coast) Squadron Association Historian & No.623 Squadron Researcher
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Post by steve218 on Feb 3, 2015 7:18:34 GMT 12
Hi,
This New Zealander was serving with No.218 (Bomber) Squadron, No.75 Wing, AASF in France during 1940. I have a copy of his Log Book from March 1938 until January 23rd 1940 when he was involved in a crash. On return from a flight to Mourmelon Richmond overshot his landing due to flap failure crashing his Battle K9329 into a dispersed Battle K9327 damaging both aircraft in the process.
His log book stops on this day, my question is does anyone know how badly injured Richmond was, and if he was hospitalised, the ORB does not mention anything and he does not appear in the ORB until the squadron was back in England where in eventually completed his tour. ANY HELP appreciated, also does anyone have a photograph of this officer.
TIA
Steve
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Post by errolmartyn on Feb 3, 2015 9:57:13 GMT 12
Steve,
The Air Force Museum of New Zealand hold his New Zealand civil pilot's 'A' Licence (No 987) which will feature his photo.
Cheers, Errol
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steve218
Warrant Officer
No.218 (Gold Coast) Squadron Association Historian & No.623 Squadron Researcher
Posts: 40
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Post by steve218 on Feb 5, 2015 8:24:16 GMT 12
Hi Errol,
Already have a copy, but sadly a rather bad photo copy. If you want a scan, let me know mate.
Cheers
Steve
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Post by errolmartyn on Feb 5, 2015 10:29:04 GMT 12
Hi Errol, Already have a copy, but sadly a rather bad photo copy. If you want a scan, let me know mate. Cheers Steve Steve, Did you ever catch up with Paul D who posted the following back in May 2012: 26 May 2012 at 8:52pm Hi Gents, I would also like to talk to Smudger in regards to 218 Sqn, as i have recently picked up a scrapbook belonging to S/L Ian Richmond DFC mid, who was shot down and incarcerated at Stalag Luft III and actually helped dig the escape tunnel! i have a couple of photos in his album that you would really really be interested in.....pix of P/O allan Instey and his full crew 50 ops together! with 218SQn and a dec 1940 photo of Sgts, Rose, Robinson, Black and Heyward.Also the ground crew of Wellington R1210 feb 1941,and a photo of Ian and his crew! So SMudger if you check ya e-mails drop me a line please Cheers Paul D Cheers, Errol
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Post by richmond on Nov 25, 2017 7:51:54 GMT 12
Hi, Ian Richmond is my grandfather and I'm really interest in any copies of information that anyone can assist me with. Recently, I have just received his war medals which was passed onto me by his Son Bruce Gordon Richmond, my deceased father. I am the only grandson of Ian Richmond. Anyone that has any information please email me ritchybuilders@hotmail.com
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Post by errolmartyn on Nov 25, 2017 11:26:20 GMT 12
From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : RICHMOND, Squadron Leader Ian Gordon, DFC, mid. NZ2469; Born Nelson, 23 Sep 1915; NZ Army/TF (Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast Regt) 28 Jul 1933 to 1 Jun 1936; RAF 10 May 1937 to 30 Jun 1945, 39898; RNZAF 1 Jul 1945 to 19 Feb 1946; PoW 30 Jun 1942 to c.May 1945; Pilot. Citation Distinguished Flying Cross (24 Jul 1941): [218 Sqn RAF (Battle/Blenheim/Wellington)] This officer has served with his squadron since 1938 and for the past year has commanded a flight with conspicuous keenness and leadership. On the night of the 7th May, 1941, he dived through heavy and accurate flak to obtain a direct hit on the GNEISENAU at Brest. He has, at all times, provided an example of efficiency, courage and devotion to duty. Citation Mention in Despatches (11 Jun 1942): For distinguished service. Served as OC 1501 BAT Flight RAF (Oxford) mid-1941-May 1942. Joined 15 Sqn RAF (Stirling) on 30 May, but shot down during a raid on Bremen on 29/30 Jun 1942 and became a PoW. Died Nelson, 8 Jun 1982. The Air Force Museum of New Zealand hold a collection of his papers. Personnel Records, New Zealand Defence Force, also have a file about him, a free copy of which can be made available to you upon request. see here for more info: www.nzdf.mil.nz/personnel-records/nzdf-archives/Ian Richmond was a cousin of L. H. Trent, VC. Errol
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Post by richmond on Apr 8, 2020 18:43:09 GMT 12
Hi,
This New Zealander was serving with No.218 (Bomber) Squadron, No.75 Wing, AASF in France during 1940. I have a copy of his Log Book from March 1938 until January 23rd 1940 when he was involved in a crash. On return from a flight to Mourmelon Richmond overshot his landing due to flap failure crashing his Battle K9329 into a dispersed Battle K9327 damaging both aircraft in the process.
His log book stops on this day, my question is does anyone know how badly injured Richmond was, and if he was hospitalised, the ORB does not mention anything and he does not appear in the ORB until the squadron was back in England where in eventually completed his tour. ANY HELP appreciated, also does anyone have a photograph of this officer.
TIA
Steve
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