Last flight of Handley Page Halifax Bomber MZ829-KNX & their Canadian Memorial

[meberharful]

Well done ... It's amazing to see the impact that these brave souls have had on generations of family and many, many others who continue to admire their dedication to the 'greater good'...

We owe a great deal to those who have come before us & to those who continue to give their lives for others.

[springfieldblues]

My dad flew in halifax bombers in 420 Squadron. He passed away a year ago next week. This video is a poignant tribute to them. Bless them all. I love you, Dad.

[springfieldblues]

My dad flew in halifax bombers in 420 Squadron. This video is a poignant tribute to them. Bless them all. I love you, Dad.

[natobaden]

My uncle piloted a hali,got a DFC,,brought a hung up bomb load to base,,after the war then went to Atlanta airport. Have his info in a history book sqd etc,, Russ Bagnel. RCAF

[Kabul81]

Well done tribute to your uncle and fellow

mates. I am about your age,my father was

with the 8th AAC!

Rob

[82150BELVEZE]

My Dad also was killed in 35 Sqd first trip out 27/3/43 formerly 10 sqd

Charles Pattison tail gunner

[ERSemlyen]

Hi everyone, I am Hon Sec of the 77 Squadron Association. There is a website and a Facebook page and an annual reunion for all interested in keeping the memory alive. There is also a Memorial Room at the Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington. Contact me for more information and to join the Association. rachel (at) semlyen.net

[MrBNaylor]

@ERSemlyen Thanks Rachel, I remeber that Memorial Room at Elvington, its a wonderful place.

[chrisinblackpool]

My Great uncle Joe Marsh was connected to firstly 102 sqd and then fatefully 35 sqd. He was a flight engineer on a halifax mk II. He and the rest of the crew baring one were shot down and killed in July 1943 on their very first PFF mission. They had previously done 14 with 102sq which is why they were picked for pathfinder.

Great Video, you have done your family proud!

Chris

[MrBNaylor]

@chrisinblackpool Thanks Chris, much appreciated, I always like to hear about the storys of others. Thanks for sharing yours as well. All the best.

[StormU21]

They were heroes one and all. To put themselves in harms way, in protection of an ideal.. "Freedom". It's been said many times our Freedom has been paid for in blood by selfless individuals who rally together against a common foe and rally together for the common good.

The were men of character, with dreams, desires and wishes of every man. But for a while they stepped boldly into the fire, where a weaker person would crumble. They are all our heroes....

[MrBNaylor]

@StormU21 Well said ! I agree

[jrobertsoneff]

@StormU21 Im not saying they wasn,t brave but i would feel safer in an halifax then one of those German jobs.

[Macsgrafs]

What a great touching video. My late father was a tail gunner on halifaxes & I'm sure with 77sqn for a while, so this really strikes it home to me. I can not imagine a 19 year old guy this day & age, strapping on a parachute, climbing into some canvas & wood, sitting feet away from deadly explosives, wearing an oxygen mask in the freezing cold, being shot at & having to escape from said aircraft whilst its on fire...what guys they must have been, they are the real heroes!

Ross Mckinnon

[MrBNaylor]

@Macsgrafs I feel the same way, these were a brave bunch of guys.

[evieren]

great video

i live near RAF Full Sutton (disused now) i have a private plane on the old runway

i have been trying to find old photos of full sutton during WW11 , can you assist me in any way

[MrBNaylor]

@evieren thank you...as for full sutton pictures, I'm to sure. There is a book on 77 Squadron there, that i bought, I can't remember if there are any pictures in there or not. The one I have in the video is from the 77 Squadron web page I believe. I think i looked before, trying to find picture was I had a hard time. My great uncle was in active service at full Sutton for only a couple of months but unfortunately I don't have any pictures. Some of he old buildings are there still eh..

[canadahistory]

my grandfather he was during army until war is over.

[MrBNaylor]

@canadahistory Cool...do you know what division he was in, or regiment?

[ivaj4trance]

Excellent !! 5000 *****

[djcooper1967]

Very well done and very moving. My uncle is Wiliiam Lankin. It is comforting to see that all of crew are treated so respectfully and honored they way they should be. I hope to travel over ther myself one day. Again - thank you and very well done

[DalekController]

My son has given me permission to message you through his account. A very moving tribute. I have visited the 77 Squadron Memorial at East kirkby and seen LeNourey's name commemorated there. Did you know that LeNourey's medals were sold in Ottawa in 2004?

[jjascon]

Excellent! A fitting memorial.

I also have a cousin buried at Hotton although not one of the above. Sgt Robert Kelly was KIA 6 Jan 1945. It is nice to see what a peaceful place it is where they now rest. May their sacrifice never be forgotten.

[MrBNaylor]

@jjascon Hi jjascon, thak you for your comments. How true, Hotton is very peaceful ! If you ever get the chance or if you have already, it's a wonderful experience to go there and place a flag or a poppy. It's really an experience that the camera doesn't capture to well but lucky for me I was able to get the church bells in there during that shot. It's a beautiful well kept place for them.

[jackandjen87]

This was very well done, also enjoyed watching it and learning from it. Looking forward to your next Doc.

[MrBNaylor]

Thanks for the compliment, much appreciated !

[shazdivamom]

Greetings Brian, very honorable documentary-all the best. Shazia

[MrBNaylor]

@shazdivamom Thank you for your kind words and all the best to you as well.