Bomber Command Remembrance Wall

WO Jan Stangryciuk / Black No. 303 (Masovian) Sqn, Polish Air Force.

RIP Jan, I am sorry we cannot celebrate your 102nd birthday at this year's (2024) service at the Bomber Command Memorial, I will miss you my friend, your story and service are an inspiration to not just myself, but to all whom met you and know of the heroism you showed flying with Bomber Command fighting the Nazi terror in WW2, not only in the rear turret of a Wellington or Lancaster, but also in your personal fight with the burns you suffered for the rest of your life. Per Ardua Ad Astra.

Frank Hodder and crew of Lancaster DV182 ZN

On this 80th anniversary you are remembered for your ultimate sacrifice.

Felt Sgt Derek William Wood, flight engineer, 7 Sqdn Pathfinder

KIA overbLe Mans 1944, rest in internal memory of your comrades and fellow crew, who did not make it.

Sgt Frederick W W Beckwith & Crew 460 sqd

Lost 78 years ago today, left RAF Binbrook early hours of 28th June ‘44, no known grave. RIP 🕊🕊🕊

My Great Uncle Sergeant John Elwyn JOHN RAFVR, 1153102 and the crew of ED989. No. 5 Group, RAF Bomber Command, 57 Squadron

Born 22 Jan 1922, South Wales. Joined as a RAFVR in May 1940, then air gunner training Oct 1942. You and your crew left RAF Scampton on Lancaster ED989, 17 Aug 1943 to Peenemunde, you did not come home. You were 21 years old. As a family we are immensely proud of you, what you achieved and your dedication to serving your country. May you and your fellow service men and women never be forgotten. We will always remember you, forever in our hearts. Rest easy lovely lad, Son of Wales xx

WO Ivan Herbert Wright

I am forever grateful that you were my Dad. Forever respected and loved. WO Ivan Wright. (NZ) Wireless Operator. 57 Squadron East Kirkby.

F/L W.F.W. Porteous, DSO, DFM & Bar, RAFVR

To my Uncle Bill, killed early on 20 May 1944 at Le Mans during his 60th sortie, aged 23. When will we see their like again?

William Peter Beard

Wireless Operator. 218 Gold Coast Squadron. I see a Lancaster, and I think of you.

My Maternal Grandfathers Squadron

Lest we forget ❤️

All crew ground and flying of Bomber Command

Every man an Emperor!

The 55,000 who never came home

Thank you for all you gave in the service of King and Country. Brave men one and all

David Grimley

Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer

Alfred Leslie Davies.

To my father who was a rear gunner in a Lancaster bomber, thinking of you always.

Sqn Ldr Freeman Jesse (Jim) Steel, DFC, MiD

Thank you Dad/Jimmy for all your sacrifices for our freedom today. You and all have passed...we thank you.

Flying Officer Gordon L. Hills DFM

God bless all who served in Bomber Command - their dedication helped us win the war We will never forget them

Flight Lieutenant Thomas Neison DFC

With deepest love for my Father, Thomas Neison, Squadron 630 - who died on 22nd June, 1944 after 59 Sorties, and is now buried beside Crew Members in Heverlee War Graves Cemetery, Belgium. Thank you to The RAF Benevolent Fund for their care, and to all those who sacrificed so much for Freedom.

Doug Ratcliffe, Len Allen and the fallen Bomber Boys

They gave their tomorrows for our today. We will remember them

Cecil "Chic" Chandler

Missed every day. Our true family hero.

W/ONorman Cameron 755390- 103 Squadron

Still admire your courage and thank you for all you did in the RAF, Daddy.

Noel & Bobbie Burton

F/Lt Noel Burton served with 106 Squadron Jan-June 1943 after being stationed at 30 OTU where he met LACW Barbara Davies, who opened the Dental Unit at RAF Hixon. He returned there as a Flying Instructor. They married in May 1944 and after the war, both returned to Rhodesia from where he had volunteered as a young man. We were proud to attend the unveiling with him, 10 years ago. We will remember them, his crew who he always remembered and all those brave persons serving in Bomber Command.

Jo Lancaster DFC

Remembering my Dad today, a Bomber Command pilot who spent many happy years in his nineties fundraising for this memorial with fellow Sussex veterans. It was so important to him that the lives of those lost are remembered.

Flight Officer Anthony C Monk .

To my Dad who I miss ever day since he passed in 2016 . He never forgot the night of the Nuremberg Raid flying with 76 squadron, they were shot down , he lost his crew and ended up has a p.o.w .They we’re all Hero,s but he was mine .

My father

To all those who served in Bomber Command and gave their lives fo our freedom. R.I.P. we thank you.

Harvey John Scull

It was only when I became a adult that recognised the amazing personal contribution you made towards securing peace following your nineteen successful missions as a navigator with the Pathfinders with 156 Squadron. You are never far from my thoughts Dad.

Steven Livingston

With thanks for all the love you gave and your bravery in the RAF

Flt Lt William Alfred Colson DFM

My mother's much loved cousin who lost his life on Black Thursday 16th December 1943, 97 Sqd. Always remembered 🌹

All the heroes that served on BC before and after the war🥰👍

For those who have passed R.I.P. for those who follow, stay strong and dedicated

Trevor John Hordley

Special thoughts & love to Trevor, pilot of a Lancaster bomber, 207 Squadron, who was shot down & killed over Serifontaine, and his crew. Some of my family travelled to Serifontaine in 2013 to attend the wonderful celebration at the cenotaph. This is held to celebrate the liberation of France by all troops. The people of the town gave us the most wonderful welcome, which resulted in the newspaper write up below. They treated us like royalty. Remembering the 50,000 airmen who gave their lives

Arthur E F Wheeler

You were so young Dad but so brave & committed. Loving you every day ❤

The Sussex Bomber Command Veterans Group

Remembering 'my boys' today and every day! Thank you for the privilege and joy of knowing you, and for your courage in our country's time of need. With my love, 'Mother Hen'

Flight Engineer : FlighFlight Engineer, Flight Sergeant William Albert Butcher RAFVR 901752 [Killed] 29 July 1944 and the Crew of ND797

In loving memory of the father I never had the chance to know, but who held me at my christening. And sincere grateful thanks to "our" crew and all who gave their lives in the defence of our country. Gone, but remembered for ever.

Flying Officer Richard C Harris, Navigator, 428 Squadron (1925-2016)

In memory of our late father and remembering being at the Memorial Unveiling and Dedication Service in 2012 with him, an important and memorable day at which it was so important for our father (and all of us) to have the opportunity to pay tribute to all his fellow airmen, especially those who did not return.

John Condron

‘Uncle Jack’ - MIA, June 26th, 1943. Flying XV Squadron Stirling BK699. A Rhondda coal miner who bravely volunteered to do his duty. Fondly & proudly remembered by his family, his memory lives on in us. Also his crew mates; Maurice Chapman, Robert Pavely, Allen Smith, Arthur Woodward, Terence Warbey; lost forever & remembered at the Runnymede Memorial and Donald Campbell buried in Harlingen close to the Waddenzee where their plane was lost.

Wing Commander C V J Pratt

You have been greatly missed all my life. He went missing 14th December 1942 west of Tripoli in a Wellington. God bless his crew that were also lost.

For Them All

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedo

Sgt.Pilot W.J.Garfield 248 Squadron Bristol Blenheim Bombers. Shot down and killed 13th September 1940 aged 25.

In Loving Memory of a courageous Son and Uncle. Always loved never forgotten xxx

Bomber Boys

Strike Hard Strike Sure.

Ron Thorpe

From a fearless seventeen year old boy, your bravery was overwhelming. A truly kind & nicer person you could ever wish to meet. So proud to take this opportunity to honour all the men & women involved Never forgotten x

Edward Williams

He would never talk about his time in the war and all I knew was he flew in Lancasters and was a POW. I discovered he was shot down,captured and endured "The Long March".My respect to him and all who served.

Howard 'Tommy' Hatherall Farmiloe, DSO

In remembrance of a remarkable, brave and humble man, still sorely missed. Hoping the freedoms he, and all the others valiantly fought for will be retained in the future.

Stanley Burton Kennett

Never forgotten, always remembered and loved.

Sgt Francis Law

My mothers brother, killed returning from operations over Germany in the early hours of the 22nd February 1942. 50 Squadron, 5 Group, Bomber Command. He is not forgotten

Walter Hurstbourne

We owe these Legends more than they realise in today's world. Such sacrifices made.

Sgt Joseph William Swann

166 Squadron Kirmington. Died over Berlin 27th January 1944. Never forgotten 🌹.

Sgt Harold Barnard Bell

166 Squadron Kirmington. Died over Berlin 27th January 1944. Never forgotten 🌹.

Sgt Anthony Joe Holdom

166 Squadron Kirmington. Died over Berlin 27th January 1944. Never forgotten 🌹

F/O Aubrey Edgar Cook

166 Squadron Kirmington. Died over Berlin 27th January 1944. Never forgotten 🌹.

Sgt Derek Kilgour Ashton

From 166 Squadron Kirmington. Died over Berlin 27th January 1944. Never forgotten 🌹

F/O RICHARD EDWARD HICKS

166 Squadron Kirmington. Died over Berlin 27th January 1944. Never forgotten 🌹

Sgt James T Ravenscroft

W/O AG from 166 squadron Kirmington. Died over of Berlin 27th January 1944. Loved and never forgotten. 🌹❤️🤍💙

Flt. Sgt. Alan Steven Gall, Navigator, Lancaster Bombers 550/625 Sqdns.

To my wonderful Dad who we lost on 09/12/1994, and all the brave Men and Women who gave up so much for our freedoms today. One day I hope we can honour your sacrifices by ending all conflict worldwide.

Flt Sgt Bernard John Wallis

Miss you every day

Sgt Leonard Allen

51 Squadron navigator. Shot down May 1, 1943. POW for 2 years. Thanks for your service dad.

My grandad Leo Doyle (617) and all the brave men and women who fought

Thank you so much for your service. It will never be forgotten

Bomber command

Thank you for being there at time of darkness truly men and women of steel true hero’s what ever capacity you played many many thanks

All

Thank you to all, My grandfather Harold Drewell was an airframe fitter

Squadron Leader Henry Maudslay and crew 617 Squadron Dambusters

Your courage will always be remembered

All the flyers and ground crew

Thank you for all you did

Dennis James Holden

So proud of you dear brother. Never told you so whilst you were here. RIP xx

Flt Sgt Leslie Schroeder, 12 Squadron Bomber Command

Uncle Les was 'brought to life' for us, his nieces and nephew, with the loving memories his sister Lillian shared with us. Loved and remembered by us all....xxx

Harry Reddy

For risking your life for our freedom, you will always be remembered

Ken Stott

For Ken - a very young navigator on Wellingtons, raconteur, wit and actor, notably in ‘Flarepath’

My father James Harry Bird DFC

Remembering with pride my father James Harry Bird DFC 104 Squadron RAF Bomber Command

John Robert Arthur Richards

I’m so very proud of my dad who I think about and miss every day since he died nine years ago. He was a Bomber Command pilot and Pathfinder, who trained in Canada and served with two Squadrons, completing 102 missions. Still only 21 at the end of the War he flew for the Berlin Airlift. He continued flying (a job he loved, and racing cars he built himself) until he retired at the age of 58 and died with Alzheimer’s 31 years later.

George Edward Flanagan

To my dad, who survived being shot down and as a POW and lived to be 93. To the members of his crew who did not make it.

FI/Lt James David Mitchell, DFC, RCAF, 156, 627.

Dad served two tours on Pathfinder squadrons as Navigator: 156, 627, Wellingtons, Lancasters and Mosquitos. He left McGill U., 2nd year Engineering and following training, was commissioned and flying ops by August 1942. He did many trips with Lighton Verdon-Roe before this crew were lost when Dad was ill. He then taught navigation between tours, before moving to 627 and flew over 40 ops with Ronald Bartley DFC. They reunited in 1985. I'll never forget the respect and love in that handshake.

Bomber Command

Thank you for your Service.

Flight Sergeant Peter H Carr (1925-1998)

Remembering my late father who served as a member of Bomber Command as a rear gunner on Avro Lancasters with 207 Squadron (1943-1945) Gone but never ever forgotten

Flt. Sgt. Leonard W Wykes

To Uncle Len and crew of Halifax HX312 shot down on 20/21 Jan 1944 and crashed in De Lutte, Holland. Len is buried along side four of his crew mates, Flt Sgts Johnston, Thompson, Morgan and Henman in de Lutte churchyard. Flt Sgts Dobson and Doust managed to bail out and were taken prisoners of war. The men served in RAAF 466 Squadron based at Leconfield. All so young. Lest we Forget

Harry Ewen (Jock)

In loving memory of your service and bravery. They were all so young x

Gren Osborne

So proud of my father who was a navigator on Lancaster's. Such brave young men, never forgotten and remembered with love

All the men who fought in the RAF in WW2 who flew and there support crew

For the pilots, the gunners, the radio men, the support crew, all included who kept them in the air and informed while they were flying, thank you for your achievements in WW1/WW2 and since, thank you for keeping the country free.

Wing commander G.P.Gibson DSO DFC

We all know the story of the Dam Buster's..but one man stands head and shoulders above the rest and that of W/C Gibson who led the mission through shire exhaustion and great pain from the goat in his foot and help complete this most daring raid into the heart of the third Reich.

John L Woods

Our father who is in heaven John is his name. 10/11/1915 to 23/10/1997 A farmer's son joined R.A.F 1937 flew Blenhiem's and then Wellington's until 1943 when he was injured and was no longer able to fly combat, he was sent to Canada to help train new pilots. We will never understand the sacrifice that was made by everyone in defence of our nation. I can speak for my family and say that we are truly grateful and you all will never be forgotten 🙏

George 'Peter' Burch

You served your country. Fly high with all your Squadron and all the Bomber Boy Heroes.

Harry Kartz

To my grandfather who was based in Lossiemouth,he was a front gunner with 9sqn on night raids.He survived WW2 and died about 5yrs ago at the age 102.

The 55,000+ who didn't return.

To the brave men who paid the ultimate sacrifice so I can have the freedom I have today. Thank you May your souls Rest in Peace.

Sergeant Alex Jaggers

Died returning from bombing raid, on his 21st birthday, Squadron 102. Never meet, never forgotten.

w/o bobby /mac/ mcclements

thanks to you brave men and women we have our freedom today

Sgt. Leonard Richard James Shrubshall

Remembering you and the rest of your crew of Short Stirling Bomber 716 missing since 1943 and now recovered and finally laid to rest.

To all the brave souls who served, those who died and those who survived…thank you for our freedom.

Never forgotten

Geoffrey Francis Shattock

Very proud of your service to your country as a very young man in those dark years…your courage in the face of the enemy shone through, and you survived to become the best Husband, Dad and Grandad to your family we could have wished for…hope we've all inherited some of your characteristics…love you alwaysxxx

All who served in Bomber Command, including RAF, WAAF & NAAFI

Thank you all for your service in defence of our freedom in our time of need. I salute you all.

All those who served in Bomber Command

A huge thankyou to all those who served in Bomber Command, particularly in 144 Squadron, who made such awful sacrifices to secure our freedoms

Albert Frederick Hall

Remembering all who selflessly gave their lives with bomber command, thinking of my Uncle Albert, rear gunner, shot down over Denmark aged 21.

Sgt G A White

Dear Arthur you gave your life for our freedom 80 years ago this year. Never to be forgotten. With love and the utmost respect.

All the "Bomber Boys"

To all the "Bomber Boys", thank you for my tomorrows, and the freedoms I have today! A debt I can never repay! Thank you!

Bomber Command Crews who never came back Home!

When I was very young I never realised the true Horrors of War? Maybe because I was born after the war and didn't fully understand back then like I do now. My late father told me about history of the RAF Crews and Bomber Command and 55 thousand man and women who were killed and service in RAF then it all came very clear to me with sadness and strong emotions when I saw The Avro Lancaster PA474 from RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight this is Aircraft that is living Memorial to have died RIP

All who served

Thank you all for your service a debt that cannot be repaid

Sgt J H Barratt - Nav, 102 Squadron

For the crew of Halifax JB869 DY - H shot down 5th May 1943

FO Philip Horace Duval J/28348

In memory of my Uncle who died June 17, 1944 while on operations. He was only 19. Gone, but not forgotten.

P/O Harold James Burridge

You gave it your all so that we could remain free from oppression. We thank you all. RIP.

All who served

God bless them all

W/O Donald Thomas Hodge 106 Squadron Mid Upper Gunner

In memory of all who were associated with Bomber Command, not only those who flew but also those on the ground. I would like to especially thank those from overseas who travelled thousands of miles to fight for the freedom we all enjoy today. Blue Skies to them all.

Sqn Ldr H E Brewer

Remembered always with love and admiration for your bravery and service

Reginald William Sandover

You are remmbered for your courage and bravery with fondest love and affection always.

Robert Keith Frampton 149 Squadron

Thank you crew, in particular the navigator Flight Sergant Phillip Glass for ensuring the crew and my father Robert Keith Frampton remained alive. Fl/Sgt Fred Leppard bomb aimer; Fl/Sgt Frank Scott W/op ;F/Sgt Eric Boom RearGunner; Fl/Sgt Phillip Glass Navigator; seated:Fl/Sgt Jack Donelly flight engineer; Robert Keith Frampton pilot. RKF volunteered after school, trained in Rhodesia and selected by Phillip Glass to be his pilot. He only let dad drink half a pint a day in readiness.

F/Sgt William (Bill) Tiltman, 1924 - 2008. Flight Engineer 158 Squadron

Remembering my dear husband of 63 years, and father of my two sons. Still sadly missed, still loved so much. Bless you Bill. Love Eileen x

David Lotan Venning

David went missing at the very end of WW2. I have had the good fortune to get to know him through his diaries. I am sad that I never had the chance to know him in person

Reginald William Sandover

Rembered for your bravery and dedication, with the greatest love and affection.