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Post by lifeboatadam on Apr 15, 2014 22:56:07 GMT 12
Thanks Errol!
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Post by lifeboatadam on Apr 15, 2014 22:39:07 GMT 12
The Operations Record Book for 488(NZ) Squadron shows that McIntyre spent some time with the Squadron in late 1942 / early 1943 as follows:
1) Attached to the Squadron with his Nav/Rad Sgt Tozer on 16/11/42 2) Attached to "21 S. of T.T" (any ideas?) for an Engine Handling Course on 10/01/43 3) Made up to Acting Squadron Leader on 15/02/43 as Flight Commander for the Squadron 4) Attached to Rolls Royce in Derby for an Engine handling Course between 08/03/43 and 19/03/43 5) Detached from 488 Squadron and posted to RAF Middle Wallop between 23/03/43 and 26/03/43 6) Sent to Rolls Royce Engine Works as an Instructor on 24/04/43 (By which time he was once again referred to as F/Lt)
I hope this helps?
Adam
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Post by lifeboatadam on Apr 15, 2014 22:15:52 GMT 12
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Post by lifeboatadam on Mar 25, 2014 23:27:03 GMT 12
Graham - Thank you so much.
I am truly grateful for your support in this project, and the permission to use your data. Conversely, I will continue to pass on any information that I gather; and to double-check your data in order that your book (when it DOES get published) will become THE authority of 488's history. I would initially only intend to use any data of yours that I have played some part in reviewing or adding to. The fantastic narrative you have written will be saved for readers of your book, and resources from your other supporters would only be used with their permission.
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Post by lifeboatadam on Mar 25, 2014 2:25:19 GMT 12
All, I am considering branching out a bit from the original aim of my blog. If you have an interest in, or have any information on 488(NZ) Squadron, please check out this new section of my site. If you are prepared to share photos etc please do let me know. Please also send me any links to your research etc you'd like me to include. Full credit & sourcing information will be given where appropriate. This is a real opportunity to get 488(NZ) onto the digital arena, and provide a good starting point for researchers. broodyswar.wordpress.com/488nz-squadron-research/Comments / feedback about the page or my idea gratefully welcome as ever. Thanks, Adam
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Post by lifeboatadam on Mar 21, 2014 19:10:21 GMT 12
Today is 70 years since the luftwaffe's planned raid on the Marconi factory that was thwarted by 488(NZ) Squadron on what was their most successful nighttime of the war to date. broodyswar.wordpress.com/2014/03/21/21iii44/
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Post by lifeboatadam on Mar 12, 2014 4:31:43 GMT 12
Thanks Ceejay. They would your father and my grandfather would certainly have known each other, but 70 years is a long time!
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Post by lifeboatadam on Mar 11, 2014 20:44:48 GMT 12
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Post by lifeboatadam on Mar 11, 2014 20:43:43 GMT 12
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Post by lifeboatadam on Mar 7, 2014 22:01:08 GMT 12
Ceejay - Looking through the Squadron's ORB, I am guessing your father is Len Wyman? Looking at flying patterns, I believe he was in "A" Flight, the same as my grandfather so they will certainly have known each other! My grandfather's name was Andrew "John" Broodbank - known as Broody on the Squadron. It is wonderful to find a living link to his time with 488.
Adam
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Post by lifeboatadam on Mar 7, 2014 20:10:10 GMT 12
Hi Ceejay. It is great to hear that there is a 488 member alive and well in the UK. What is his name? If he flew with Andy Shaw he may have known my grandfather as he was still with 488 until September 1944.
I have also been in touch with Graham about his book, but haven't heard from him for a while. I have some info I need to send him in the next couple of weeks so I'll find out how his book is coming along. I know he is on the hunt for a publisher. I hope he gets lucky, as the story of 488(NZ) squadron needs to be told!
Please wish your father a belated happy birthday from me - I would love to hear some of his stories if that is ever possible. I am blogging about my grandfather's tour (see the link in the first post of this thread), but there is a huge gap in my knowledge about how the guys spent their time when they weren't flying or on standby.
Adam
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Post by lifeboatadam on Feb 28, 2014 22:14:36 GMT 12
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Post by lifeboatadam on Feb 25, 2014 22:28:22 GMT 12
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Post by lifeboatadam on Feb 21, 2014 19:08:03 GMT 12
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Post by lifeboatadam on Feb 3, 2014 20:27:20 GMT 12
Dave, That is amazing. My grandfather only flew with Ron Watts out of that group (Ron was also his Flight Commander). Please pass on my regards to Murray Richardson when you next speak to him, and tell him the story of 488 Squadron is being kept alive.
Adam
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Post by lifeboatadam on Feb 3, 2014 20:25:32 GMT 12
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Post by lifeboatadam on Feb 2, 2014 22:46:08 GMT 12
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Post by lifeboatadam on Jan 16, 2014 19:01:20 GMT 12
David - I really should check what I have written before I post.
Took command of 488 15/02/43 Relieved to take command of RAF Ayr 01/03/43 Re-assumed command 26/03/43 Relieved for posting to HQ 13 Group 22/05/43
Should be on the money this time...!
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Post by lifeboatadam on Jan 16, 2014 2:51:50 GMT 12
Andy - Sorry, I didn't read enough of the ORB to give you a full picture! There was a lot of short-term attachment in and out of 488 Squadron at this time, so... On 26/3/42 he re-assumed command of 488 Squadron from Rabone. He then remained as CO until a posting to HQ 13 Group on 22/5/43 and was replaced by W/Cdr Burton-Gyles. Adam broodyswar.wordpress.com
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Post by lifeboatadam on Jan 16, 2014 2:38:29 GMT 12
Andy The ORB for 488(NZ) Squadron shows Nesbitt-Dufort joining the Squadron on 9/11/42 with his navigator (F/Lt H Jacobs). He assumed command of the Squadron, replacing W/Cdr Trousdale on 15/02/42, and was replaced by S/Ldr Rabone 15 days later on 1/3/43 to assume command of RAF Ayr. I hope that is of some help to you. Adam broodyswar.wordpress.com
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