RCAF 409 nfs

[DB999]

Hi Kit. No, I'm afraid I don't have any further published references. This is the reason I started searching online for any other sources.

I do have a VHS tape, though, that was sent to my dad some years ago by a former squadron colleague, Bill Marr. Unfortunately, I can't view it - just white noise - which I suspect is something to do with the difference in Zone formats between North America and Europe. The sticker on the front reads: "409 Sqdn - 1993 Winnipeg Reunion. Note - VHS Format! Home camcorder - Author unknown. Bill Marr. Canadian Mosquito Teo (Tony) Televi - Eiffel Tower fly-through story."

Dad never viewed it either, so I must see if I can get a professional to look at it and transcribe it to a digital format. If I get any success, I'll get back to you.

Best wishes

David Bryant

 

[DB999]

I'm sure someone has already posted about this somewhere, but you may be interested in this:

MIDNIGHT IS STILL NOON FOR NIGHTHAWKS
The history of No. 409 Squadron
by FLIGHT LIEUTENANT F. J. HATCH RCAF Air Historical Section

www.manitobamilitaryaviationmuseum.com/PDF/409squadron.pdf

 

[mossiefan]

Hi. My father (Les Richards) also served as an engine mechanic in 409 Squadron in WW2 and my family would visit with yours from time to time. If you see this post please reply, I would enjoy chatting with you as it's been over 50 years.

 

[mossiefan]

Hi. My father (Les Richards) also served as an engine mechanic in 409 Squadron in WW2 and my family would visit with yours Nightfighter from time to time. If you see this post please reply, I would enjoy chatting with you as it's been over 50 years.

This message was directed to "Nightfighter"

 

[Crimea_River]

He hasn't posted in over 5 years so you may not get an answer. Welcome aboard though. So what makes you a "mossie fan"?

 

[thisbuds4u]

Hello all I recently acquired my deceased grandfathers trunk from the war, Cpl. Newt Coppel was a member of the ground crew A.E.M. and had taken a huge amount of photos during his time overseas. I can post some pictures of members and planes from the squadron if anyone is interested. Here's a few let me know if you want me to post any more.

 

[Crimea_River]

More please! Love this kind of stuff.

 

[Airframes]

Yep, m ore please. I've seen that pic with the rifle before somewhere, probably on this forum.

 

[John Reid]

My dad was CO of this SQDN overseas in1944-45 when his tour finished.