scvrobeson Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Great to see one done with a family connection as well. And that's a great picture of the plane in the scrapyard, that'd be an interesting diorama option. Matt Uncarina and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Thanks! Here is a website I’ve been accessing for many of these photos: http://www.vintagewings.ca/VintageNews/Stories/tabid/116/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/455/Last-Call-for-Lancasters.aspx Cheers, Tom Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Tom if you plan on adding a bomb load to your project, this site gives info on the number and type of bombs as well as where they were loaded in the bay: Bomb Aimer's Briefing No 428 Squadron listing but it gives you a general idea how they were loaded also some will also indicate how much Window (Chaff), normally loaded in the Bomb Aimer's compartment, and Nickels (propaganda leaflets) was in the a/c as well. Jari Uncarina and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Jari, thanks! Cheers, Tom Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Very much looking forward to this build. I love it when it goes beyond just glueing some plastic bits together. You’re off to a great start Tom! Uncarina and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Thanks John! It’ll be great to have you along. Cheers, Tom Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Here is another photo of Sugar's Blues: Jari Dragon, Uncarina, Greg W and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Jari you’re a magician! Cheers, Tom Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to Andy (Kagemusha). Thanks to his dedication to researching my Uncle he was able to tell me more about him than I had learned over many years. Uncle Ivan Wilmot Wilson was actually a flight engineer aboard a B-24 that went down in a blizzard due to a fuel shortage. More details here: http://ww2talk.com/index.php?threads/remembering-today-9-february-1943-the-crew-and-passengers-of-liberator-ii-al591.45508/ I will still dedicate this build to him to honor his service, albeit indirectly. Sincerely, Tom Martinnfb, Derek B, Dennis7423 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) There is another Canadian, James Ivan Wilson, he served with 166 squadron and was killed in action on 20 October 1943 flying Lancasters, he hailed from Hamilton Ontario. He is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery. His service number was R/186325. If your uncle was actually in the RCAF, this has to be him because it seems the other chap Ivan Wilmot Wilson was a civilian? Edited November 21, 2020 by mozart Dennis7423, nmayhew, Martinnfb and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) Max, thanks for posting this. Andy had actually alerted me to him as well, but I confirmed my Uncle was actually a civilian flight engineer with RAF Ferry Command. I’ve learned more about him in the last day than I have in a lifetime previously. Sincerely, Tom Edited November 21, 2020 by Uncarina Dadeo911, Sepp, Madmax and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 16 minutes ago, Uncarina said: Dennis, thanks for posting this. Andy had actually alerted me to him as well, but I confirmed my Uncle was actually a civilian flight engineer with RAF Ferry Command. I’ve learned more about him in the last day than I have in a lifetime previously. Sincerely, Tom I posted it actually Tom, shame it wasn’t the Lancaster man because he was a mid upper gunner and gave a very good account of himself when under the fatal attack by the nightfighter. Cheers! Uncarina, Kagemusha and Martinnfb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Max, my apologies! It’s what happens when I post before having coffee. I will press on with this build as a tribute to my Uncle, who always loved aircraft and gave his life as a contribution to the war effort. Sincerely, Tom R Palimaka, Dadeo911, Martinnfb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 1 minute ago, MARU5137 said: Tom I think your chosen subject to pay tribute to your Uncle is truly a poignant way to show his Service. Looking Forward to this build. Super start. Thank you Maru! It’s great to have you aboard. Cheers, Tom Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Maru, these are awesome! Thank you! Cheers, Tom Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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