Hi to everyone
Just a quick note to introduce myself and my interest in the 102 Ceylon Squadron.
My name's Steve Robertson and my Uncle David was with 102 Squadron between 3rd Dec 1943 and 28th April 1944.
He was killed together with the rest of his crew on the night of 28th April 1944 when they were detailed along with 15 other Aircraft to attack the Marshalling Yards at Aulnoye (Northern France) They were flying in Halifax II JN 948. N.
His crew were:
128929 F/L A.L.Silverman, Pilot
151084 F/O R.J.Blake,Nav
1601171 Sgt. L.F.Webb, WO
1822851 Sgt. R.B.Russell, AG
1567775 Sgt. D.B.Robertson, AG
1384914 Sgt.R.E.Collier, ENG.
R161453 Sgt.J.R.McClelland, AB (RCAF)
The crew are all buried in Maubeuge-Centre-Cemetery which is about 5 miles N.East of Aulnoye
My other uncle (David's Brother) was a Radio Ham during the War and shortly after the War he was in touch with another Radio Ham in Maubeuge who kindly went to the Cemetery and took photos of the Graves. At this time the graves were marked with simple wooden crosses. ( I will scan the photos in the next couple of Days and post them on the Forum.
I look forward to participating in the forum and possibly hearing from anybody who may have information on any other members of David's Crew.
Regards
Steve