Can anyone help?

[david rees]

My father flew in lancasters in world war 2. He did 17 and half tours, was shot down and finally repatriated from a POW camp at end of war. i am looking for any information about what squadron he flew with, people he knew and have no idea where to look or who to ask. I have looked at raf bomber command but to not much use. my father passed away 8 years ago and i do not know much as he did not speak of it often His name was william noel rees and he was a wireless operator/navigator, nco.

can anyone help? i would be very grateful for any assistance that you could give as to where to look.

David Rees

[Schenck]

If you have any chance of going to National Archives at Kew, you might look at Liberation Questionnaires, item WO344/265/2. It is a two page form that should give you the date and place of capture and the unit your father flew for.

[Smudger Smith]

It may help to know your fathers name and any other details, perhaps then we can point you in the right direction.

Regards

[brewerjerry]

Hi,
Any of these any good ?
344 27101 Rees A F407684 RAAF
L6 222633 Rees C 653013 RAF
L3 9183 Rees D 529192 RAF
L3 6504Rees E 174049RAF
357268 Rees G544931RAF
L3 777 Rees H K150 BK309 116828 RAF23/10/42
Rees J I1381572 RAF
3571197ReesN 1204743RAF
ReesP L930745RAF
248416ReesW J901821RAF

From
http://www.rafcommands.com/Air%20For...ery%20R_1.html


Might be worth trying a post on the link below,
but make sure you identify yourself and post all the info you can, as sometimes it can be a bit funny
http://www.rafcommands.com/cgi-bin/d...conf=DCConfID1



here is a good start point
http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/r.../enquiries.cfm

& this sheet gives very good info
http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/r...0personnel.pdf

Good luck
Cheers
Jerry

[brewerjerry]

Hi
Sorry top line got corrupted during copy & paste,
you will have to go direct to the source page
Cheers
Jerry

[rafcommands]

Hi David and Jerry,

No need to post at RAFCommands we reply here also

The chap you are looking for is Sgt W N Rees, PoW 1258.

He was shot down 2/11/44 No.576 Sqn Lancaster to Dusseldorf.

Like this board we had a little trouble with a Troll infestation hence the desire of posters to know who they are dealing with.

Regards

Ross

[brewerjerry]

Hi Ross,
Thanks for explaining, no offence to your board intended, just trying to ensure David new the 'rules ' for posting and got a reply.
Have a good weekend
cheers
Jerry

[david rees]

Thank you all so much where did you get this info from? iam very new to this so sources of information are unknown to me. is it possible to obtain names of the men he flew with? i would like to contact them if still alive. you have all been marvellous thank you once again.

David Rees

[david rees]

Hi David and Jerry,

No need to post at RAFCommands we reply here also

The chap you are looking for is Sgt W N Rees, PoW 1258.

He was shot down 2/11/44 No.576 Sqn Lancaster to Dusseldorf.

Like this board we had a little trouble with a Troll infestation hence the desire of posters to know who they are dealing with.

Regards

Ross

Dear Ross
thanks for your help really appreciate it
where did you get this from as your web site for surname r for PoW does not have his name?
how can i find out more?
I am keen and eager now i have this as a start

david

[Franek Grabowski]

David
All you need to do is to visit ex-PRO in Kew Gardens, Richmond, and to check a microfilm with the diary of the unit. It is in AIR27 series but you must check a ref no for this particular unit. There you will find a record of all combat and operational sorties, full crew lists, likely aircraft identity, details of sorties, etc. Possibly you will find service nos for your father crew as well. This should make your further search easier, eg. by means of contact of MoD.
I am surprised though, that you do not have any records of your father like albums or log book(s).
Cheers