[philthy]

Martin

I was talking to someone who flew in Halifaxes today.

He was full of praise for the ground crews and said that they did a marvelous job repairing the planes for the next mission. ( He did 30 missions ) So your dad wasn't '' just a fitter '' he was an important part of a very large team.

Your dad would have been awarded medals I'm sure. Perhaps like my mum he didn't claim them at the time. I would encourage you to find out more from him while he is still alive. If he didn't claim them he can still get them from the m.o.d. U2U me if you wish.

Phil