I am looking for the information about a pilot who in 1942 escaped from POW camp in Lamsdorf by using the plane from the airfield in Wierzbie/Weidenguth. His name was Harry Howland and he managed to reach England safely. which organization could have any files on that event in the archives?
thank you for any information.
2006-09-25 19:24:40 · 6 answers · asked by ywe 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You could try the RAF prsonnel Management centre at Innsworth (Gloucestershire). They keep files on RAF service personnel there - but they may not keep them as far back as you are requesting.
Worth a try as a good starting point, as they would probably be able to point you in the right direction at least.
2006-09-25 19:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by Trevor h 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The RAF Escaping Society exists.
Some one who escaped in such a dramatic way would surely be on record. Here is the Society's website address:
http://www.rafinfo.org.uk/rafescape/rafesfaqs.htm
If you supply the information of the individual you are seeking they'll help you to find details
Good luck with your search.
2006-09-26 04:04:53 · answer #2 · answered by avian 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Ministry of Defence will have records. There are also Royal Air Force historical groups who may be able to help you track down any existing records. I'd have a crack at the MOD first and go from there.
2006-09-25 19:34:07 · answer #3 · answered by clusp 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the red cross are pretty good at this and maybe age concern try local radio stations in an area you wish or think he maybe good look don't give up or you will never know P.S chat shows in England might help Trisha Jeremy kyle show and the such
2006-09-25 20:15:48 · answer #4 · answered by Psycho Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume he was in the Army air corp, if so contact the ...
National Personel Records center
military personel records
9700 Page Avenue
St.Louis, MO 63132-5100
(314) 801-0800 Or check the web site below.
2006-09-26 04:07:44 · answer #5 · answered by usamedic420 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In addition to contacting the RAF Personnel & Trg Cmd at Innsworth, try contacting the RAF Museum www.rafmuseum.org.uk/
They hold records, log books and if they do not hold relevant stuff, will be able to direct you to the right organisation.
2006-09-28 21:57:33 · answer #6 · answered by KizzyB 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋