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by lisset » 14 Mar 2003, 02:45
Logan's post .....when I read it I was angry , very angry and still am.
I sent Logan a p.m. , from read further via Marcus (who I also sent a p.m. to) it appears Logan will not be returning to the Forum for some time.
I wish Logan no ill and for whatever reason he is off line I trust he will return in good time.
Regarding his post ...his understanding is completely wrong and does not reflect the reality of the situation.
Bomber Command.....a great many of those he gunned for had nothing to do with the bombing policy as persued by the 8th , he has no reason to lay the dog at their feet.
Bomber Command had the same experience as had the Luftwaffe , daylight bombing without effective fighter escort did not work.......the bomber would not always get through ...without taking high losses.
This did not direct the 8th to bomb by day , it was American policy not British.
The men he attacked would have been at Group level at least men who would have seen service at Squadron level.
I am taking my 12 year daughter to the Netherlands in May so that we can take part in a memorial service on Ameland to remember the Allied aircrew buried on Nes General Cemetery.
What would Logan have me tell her about my late uncle who is buried in that cemetery ?
The man in question I was named after him , he was an Air Gunner with 158 squadron ...he died when his Halifax was blown apart from a direct hit...radar predicted flak...his body was the only trace of the aircraft or crew to be found , he was 20 years of age.
Do I tell her that he took the soft option ?
Logan said that the night bombing was dangerous......very true.....did he examine the losses sustained by Bomber Command even the most superficial look would demolish any faith in the arguement he was making , the facts don't support him , certainly a walk through the ReichwaldCemetery near Cleves or the Runneymede Memorial moer than counters his view of the facts.
Not going to say anything further on this matter but without making a reply I don't think I could go and stand by the poor lads grave.
James Stewart