For Those who Love Canada and Warbirds

**Lodrorigdzin** · 29th August 14, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Liam

Thank you for posting this. One of my Uncles was shot down while returning from a bombing run. He lies forever in Holland.

Any idea where? Years ago I was involved in a project that marked, excavated and documented downed war planes in Noord Oost Polder and Flevoland.

http://www.omroepflevoland.nl/Nieuws...iegtuigcrashes

**Liam** · 29th August 14, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by Lodrorigdzin

Any idea where? Years ago I was involved in a project that marked, excavated and documented downed war planes in Noord Oost Polder and Flevoland.

http://www.omroepflevoland.nl/Nieuws...iegtuigcrashes

He is buried in Heerde Cemetary. He was a Flight Officer. He signed up in 1939, died age 23 years in November, 1944.

**Lodrorigdzin** · 29th August 14, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by Liam

He is buried in Heerde Cemetary. He was a Flight Officer. He signed up in 1939, died age 23 years in November, 1944.

Is he Robert Edward Rennie? I walk and bike there quite a lot, I'll make a point to pass there and pay my respects, if that's alright with you.

**Dale-of-Cedars** · 30th August 14, 03:21 PM

My Dad was a RCAF Sergeant-Navigator on Lancasters, but he never really discussed the war with us, so I don't know where he flew out of in England.

**tpa** · 30th August 14, 04:28 PM

Fantastic pictures Alex and what a great experience. I'm aiming to get to East Kirkby on Tuesday just to see them flying. Entry is sold out, so will be an outside view, but it is your post which got me started investigating the flying programme.

**Liam** · 31st August 14, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by Lodrorigdzin

Is he Robert Edward Rennie? I walk and bike there quite a lot, I'll make a point to pass there and pay my respects, if that's alright with you.

Yes... I would be very grateful if you were to do that.

**Lodrorigdzin** · 2nd September 14, 01:13 AM

Passing there this weekend on my way tot the Highland Games in Wijhe, across the river IJssel. I like to walk with a purpose, and it promises to be a beautiful stretch from Heerde to Olst.

**tpa** · 8th September 14, 10:33 AM

Managed to see both Lancasters flying yesterday on their way back from the Scottish Air Show. They were passing over Holmfirth in Yorkshire, unfortunately flying higher than I would have wished. The weather and visibility were excellent, unfortunately the video did not go to plan, I really wanted to record the noise, although they were a little far away to get the full effect.

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Had they been lower there would have been some great photo opportunities in the area which has some excellent views.

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**KentuckyCeltophile** · 8th September 14, 12:59 PM

I just read this entire post, because of the shared respect between members. I am touched by your kindness. It makes me proud to be a member. Furthermore, the pictures were spectacular. I love the history of this era. It shows the very best of what humanity can do in times of trouble. Thanks to all for sharing.
Cheers.