Woodhall Spa to Lincoln Cathedral

Posted on March 16, 2017 • No Comments

During the war the imposing Lincoln Cathedral and the River Witham served as geographical navigational aids for returning bombers. In many instances Lincoln Cathedral was the last recognisable building that the crews would see as they left on their missions in mainland Europe. The route I took started at my[...]

In search of the home of 627 Squadron.

Posted on March 15, 2017 • No Comments

My objective on my first afternoon in Woodhall Spa was to find the site of the old Woodall Spa Airfield and then hopefully some evidence about Christie and Flaherty. It was not to be so. My route started at The Petwood hotel, more specifically from within the Dambusters' Bar, a small[...]

Closing the Barn Door…

Posted on March 6, 2017 • No Comments

... after the plane has bolted. Wheel Support Rod This part – a wheel support rod was recovered by a farmer from Dieme and showed to me by his son. Ever since its discovery it had been used to open and close the barn door. I am certainly no expert[...]

Ploughing On

Posted on March 5, 2017 • No Comments

Interesting use of Cross Rod Mechanism On the Ternaud side of the Croix de Brou a farmer, just 7 years old at the time of the crash, showed me an ancient rusting horse drawn plough lying in his barn. The two handles were clearly identifiable as Radius Cross Members, again[...]

Help in Identification

Posted on February 28, 2017 • No Comments

So, today I will start work on writing up the story behind the Funeral for the 2 airmen… Well, I say 2; there is even some dispute in that. Roger Chavanet, in his book Histoire vécue des maquis de l’Azergues states that: “Les recherches continuent et nous découvrons enfin l’appareil[...]

627 Squadron in Action

Posted on February 13, 2017 • No Comments

Film of 627 Squadron, An excellent short film that appeared on FaceBook today courtesy of The Peoples Mosquito. It shows planes of 627 Squadron at Woodhall Spa. Filmed less than a month after the tragic loss of Mosquito DZ636 that crashed overnight, 26th - 27th July 1944.

26 / 27 July 1944 – Raid on Givors.

Posted on January 27, 2017 • No Comments

New Story Added I have just finished writing the latest update re the story of the Mosquito in the Forest. Hope you like it. The Mission At 21:20 hrs on the evening of 26th July 1944, 178 Lancaster Bombers left various airfields in the east of England, their mission was to[...]

New website opening

Posted on January 23, 2017 • No Comments

Today is a great day: Welcome to the newly designed website. In this new and fresh repository you will soon find all of our stories. Those that where on our previous site, plus a whole lot more. We also thought, what a great opportunity for a whole new look. So, as[...]

Six weeks of Blenheim Summer

Posted on January 1, 2017 • No Comments

Six Weeks of Blenheim Summer Whilst researching the "Brechin War Hero" story I stumbled across an absolute gold mine. A book written by Alastair Dyson Panton and bought to life by his granddaughter Victoria Panton Bacon. Alastair Panton, was the pilot of the Bristol Blenheim on reconnaissance duties when it was[...]

Hold the Front Page!

Posted on September 25, 2016 • No Comments

Really pleased to see the article in Le Progres our local paper about our quest to discover more about the Mosquito in the Forest. The article follows up on a visit in early September from Régis Bernard, a reporter with the paper. Over all, pretty pleased with the text. Unfortunately,[...]