Memorial at the site of RAF Wickenby in Lincolnshire, featuring a striking and poignant sculpture of Icarus falling to earth
Above and Left: Russia Convoy Memorial at Loch Ewe
Below: 617 Squadron (Dambusters) Memorial at Woodhall Spa, Lincs. Above: detail from one of the panels.
The photo is of my aunt's first husband, Flt/Sgt Vic Weaver from Wolverhampton, who was killed on the night of the 23/24th August 1943. He was the wireless operator in Stirling WP-S (EH937) of 90 
Squadron from Wratting Common which was shot down into the Ijsselmeer, 15 km east of Marken, on a raid to Berlin. His body was never recovered. Our family will never forget him. The crew who died with him were Sgt. G.C. Jeffreys (airgnr) and Sgt. C.J. Purcell (navigator), both washed ashore near Elburg, and buried in Amersfoort. Sgt. A.E. Lloyd was buried in Vollenhove. Flt.Sgt. K.E.Longmore RAAF (Pilot), Sgt. R.L. Jones and Sgt. R.L. Stormer RCAF, were all posted as missing, with Vic. They are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. 
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ReplyDeleteHello Dave,
ReplyDeleteAll searching for
1440434 - Air Gunner- Sgt. Gordon Clarence Jeffreys
I found a photo of
960685 - Fl.Sgt. Victor Alfred Weaver - RAFVR - Age 26 - MIA
- of Mossley Hill, Liverpool, UK
I'm in the WWII research over 2.5 year now.
All related to my hometown Vollenhove were on my desk
One crew member is buried in Vollenhove :
1304616 - Sgt. - Air Gunner - Albert Eric Lloyd - RAFVR - Age 22 - KIA
of Helsby, Cheshire, UK - Plot 3 - Row 4 - Grave 629
- Vollenhove General Cemetery - CWGC ref. 2820694
Do you have more info related
to Fl.Sgt. Victor Alfred Weaver
Regards Teunis Schuurman - aka - PATS
See also :
http://www.geocities.com/t_schuurman/jack-edward-gibbs.htm
Hi Pats,
ReplyDeleteMy aunt's maiden name was Enid Chester, and both she and Vic lived in Bushbury, Wolverhampton. At the time of his death, they had a baby son, Brian. I will see if I can get some more photogaphs from my aunt for your website. Thank you so much for commemorating the crew in this way.
Dave
Hi Dave,
ReplyDeleteThat's fine ... you can find my email address at my WWII site - at the end of the page -
The email - 31 March 206 - "Out of the bBue" was just at the right address. Became aware of many new things WWII related.
History and Geography had always my
interest.
417 pages now .... and more on the shelf for my 50x50 mi area
Looking forward to see more info
and photos from Vic Weaver.
PATS :)
Hi David
ReplyDeleteFound your blog and was interested. Have had a chat with my mother and she seems reluctant to rake up the past. However I notice that you have a photo of Vic. I have had a chat with my mother about Vic and if she is willing to allow me to pass on any information to you or your contact- then I will.( Panda is Andrea!)
Hi Andi,
ReplyDeleteits really lovely that you have been so kind as to follow this through. Great to be in touch, hope you are well.
Love and peace,
Dave
Hi Dave,
ReplyDeleteRegarding your message of 10 Dec 2008. Any photo's found ?
PATS
Hi Pats,
My aunt's maiden name was Enid Chester, and both she and Vic lived in Bushbury, Wolverhampton. At the time of his death, they had a baby son, Brian. I will see if I can get some more photogaphs from my aunt for your website. Thank you so much for commemorating the crew in this way.
Dave
10 December 2008 22:23
Hi Dave
ReplyDeleteI'm seeking permission to use the photograph of Vic Weaver for my website here
http://www.wolverhamptonwarmemorials.org.uk/memorial_pages/School/wolverhampton_municipal_secondary.htm
Could you please contact me vis the website.
Regards Doug Lewis