245785 Flt.Lt. Arthur Charles Wells DFC.Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 76 Squadron My father, Arthur Wells, served with 76 Squadron at Holme on Spalding Moor, 1944-1945. He was a Wireless Operator Air Gunner, his pilot was Flight Lieutenant Barker, his Regular aircraft was Halifax NA530, named Hi-Jig-a-Jig. He flew 39 operational sorties from Jun 44 to Nov 44 before being transferred to Mitchell's. Sadly he died in September 1970 after a short illness. I have his log book but unfortunately I don't have the names of his crew as the photo of them was lost in a house move. I would be pleased to hear from anyone who knew him or from any relatives of his crew. Another report on this site refers to the loss of a Halifax on 12th August 1944 returning from a raid on Russelsheim. My father was on this raid in NA530. My thanks to all who served in 76 Squadron and to my father's crew.
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