Family history sucess story: 78 Sqd RAF: Operation Crossbow info wanted please?

[Adrian Stevenson]

Sorry I missed his name!

Here is the pic of my relative's grave, care of Dirk in Germany.

Cheers, Ade.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Casualty Details:

Name: HICKLING, GEORGE EDWARD
Initials: G E
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Pilot Officer (Flt Engr.)
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit Text: 78 Sqdn.
Age: 30
Date of Death: 27/09/1943
Service No: 155088
Additional information: Son of Lawrence Henry and Ethel Hickling, of Nottingham; husband of Lily Elizabeth Hickling, of Nottingham.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Coll. grave 3. E. 10-13.
Cemetery: HANOVER WAR CEMETERY

[Adrian Stevenson]

The crash site today, care of Dirk.

I am the first relative to contact Dirk, who has been researching this crash for years, so he very pleased to make contact. He has been a great help and very kindly sent me these pics.

Cheers, Ade.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Maps and Google earth postition of the crash.

One day I will visit the site and his grave to pay my respects.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Some wonderful scans of the original German documentation re the crash and recovery of the crew's remains. Once again, my thanks to Dirk.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Here he is in happier times pre war with his wife, Lilly.

His wife later remarried and moved to the USA. She passed away in 2009.

Cheers, Ade.

[Walkwolf]

Fantastic Ade. This adds so much more to your family's history.
I really like the sentiment on his headstone.

Have to ask if you have brothers, sisters or children who are
interested all your research ? You've done a ton
of work........

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Steve, actually I am an only child. But my Son and the wider family are really interested in all the discoveries I have made.

Some more to come later on another family member.

Cheers, Ade.