Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum  

Go Back   Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum > Discussion > Allied and Soviet Air Forces

Allied and Soviet Air Forces Please use this forum to discuss the Air Forces of the Western Allies and the Soviet Union.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 1st June 2020, 12:40
Chris Goss's Avatar
Chris Goss Chris Goss is offline
Alter Hase
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: UK
Posts: 11,193
Chris Goss has a spectacular aura aboutChris Goss has a spectacular aura about
Fg Off W H Meakin 235 Sqn

Can anyone confirm this pilot who was on 235 Sqn in 1944 was Canadian and his christian name?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 1st June 2020, 14:03
Phil L. Phil L. is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 133
Phil L. is on a distinguished road
Re: Fg Off W H Meakin 235 Sqn

I have a F/O (later F/L) W.H. Meakin serving with 406 Sqn July - November 1944. Logically he should be Canadian, but don't have his service number to confirm that point.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 1st June 2020, 14:12
Leendert Leendert is offline
Alter Hase
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Belgium
Posts: 2,728
Leendert will become famous soon enough
Re: Fg Off W H Meakin 235 Sqn

He's mentioned in the Ottawa Journal of July 22, 1944 as being from Kaministiquia, Ontario.

Regards,
Leendert
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 2nd June 2020, 04:11
Tom Semenza Tom Semenza is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 639
Tom Semenza
Re: Fg Off W H Meakin 235 Sqn

From The Canada Gazette (Vol. 77, No. 37- Sept. 11, 1943):

CAN.R106188 Sgt. William Henry Meakin (J17670). 25th March 1943

Phil, this is your man on 406. He claimed a Do 217 on 21.07.44.

Chris, I don't know if this is the same one you're looking for.

Leendert, I am assuming the reference in the Ottawa Journal is to the man on 406. Can you elaborate on the text?

Regards,
Tom
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 2nd June 2020, 10:44
Chris Goss's Avatar
Chris Goss Chris Goss is offline
Alter Hase
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: UK
Posts: 11,193
Chris Goss has a spectacular aura aboutChris Goss has a spectacular aura about
Re: Fg Off W H Meakin 235 Sqn

Tom


That is he. The Sqn was wrong but the claim was good albeit optimistic!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
RAF and RAAF ORBs available on the Web (new version) Laurent Rizzotti Allied and Soviet Air Forces 66 12th May 2020 14:14
Moelders vs Galland vs Wick Nick Hector Luftwaffe and Axis Air Forces 26 3rd November 2018 14:26
Points system in the West Johannes Luftwaffe and Axis Air Forces 7 27th May 2018 12:49
Hans Hahn Nokose Luftwaffe and Axis Air Forces 62 23rd June 2016 20:06
RAF and RAAF ORBs available on the Web Laurent Rizzotti Allied and Soviet Air Forces 43 23rd October 2015 15:46


All times are GMT +2. The time now is 00:35.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004 - 2018, 12oclockhigh.net