Spitfire
Somewhat related to Warmwell due to the plane itself I thought this a great human interest story. … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Questions about people
ACW2 Honor HASSETT, 424890, killed April 2nd 1941
I’m researching RAF personnel from NE England who were lost in WW2, and came across the above Aircraftwoman 2nd Class from Stockton-on-Tees, who died aged 26 on April 2nd 1941. Her death was registered in the Poole District, and I … Continue reading →
My Father qualified as a Doctor
Posted on behalf of Mr Tony Babington. Can anyone help with any information? My Father qualified as a Doctor and joined the RAF as a Flight Lieutenant and posted to RAF Warmwell. He met my Mother there, who was also … Continue reading →
P-38 WARMWELL 1944
Hello friends of Warmwell, We are hoping beyond hope to locate a picture of a certain P-38 that flew 32 missions out of Warmwell including air cover for the D-day invasion. The number of the plane is 224 and has … Continue reading →
WW2 – B 17 survival story – unclassified
B-17 in 1943 Pilot – Lt. Kendrick R. Bragg Navigator – Harry C. Nuessle Bombardier – Ralph Burbridge Engineer – Joe C. James Radio Operator – Paul A. Galloway Ball Turret Gunner – Elton Conda Waist Gunner – Michael Zuk … Continue reading →
421 RCAF
Please can anybody help me with information on 421 Squadron at Warmwell. Many thanks, Pete … Continue reading →
1950’s Portland Air Base?
I have no idea if you can help me but my Father was a flight engineer in the RAF and I recall although 2 at the time, that we were based in Portland Dorset as my brother was born there … Continue reading →
RAFW – An Autograph Book
Recently I was sent an autograph book from some lovely people in Scotland. Many thanks for this and the content of the book is amazing. I’m not at all sure if there are any privacy issues by showing some of … Continue reading →
1944
Prior to the arrival of the 474th Fighter Group in the spring of 1944 and Warmwell becoming Station 454 Moreton, RAF personnel vacated the airfield except for a stores contingent (to maintain Warmwell’s satellite units) and transport section. Joan Gillet … Continue reading →