Latest Updates

July 2010
'Association' page created dedicated to the 206 Squadron Association, covering up and coming events, past activities and newsletters. 

'Memoirs' page updated with information and photographs to existing stories on:

• John Bendix in 'Pilots: Part II'
• Robert Stitt in 'Others' with the release of his book on B-17 Fortresses
• Lloyd McKinnon in 'Wireless Ops: Part III'
• Jim Steel in 'Wireless Ops: Part II'

June 2010
'206 Squadron' section updated with links to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) for each 206 member on the Roll of Honour in the 'Manuscript Appendix' page.

'Memoirs' page updated with new stories on:

• Lloyd McKinnon in 'Wireless Ops: Part III'
• James Jeffs in 'Wireless Ops: Part III'

'Memoirs' page updated with information and photographs to existing stories on:

• John Owen in 'Pilots: Part I'
• Richard Thomas in 'Wireless Ops: Part I'

May 2010
Memoirs' page updated with new stories on:

• Richard 'Butch' Patrick in 'Pilots: Part III'
• William Roxburgh in 'Pilots: Part III'
• George Ellison in 'Wireless Ops: Part III'

Background

The inspiration for the creation of this website came in 2005, some three and a half years after I had started researching my Grandad's RAF history. In 2002 I had already created an archive log of his time in World War II (see photos below). This website has been created by calling upon my archived log along with updated information and of course my Grandad's RAF Log-book.

I'm always looking to add to the site so please read through this Home Page before delving on through the rest of it as it's here that the scene is set...

Acknowledgements

This Website is dedicated to Margaret Bass (Peggy - My Gran) and its purpose is to honour the life of Kenneth Burdett Bass (Ken - My Grandad).

I never knew Ken as he passed away 8 months before I was born so it gives me great pleasure finding out even the smallest of details. It concentrates on the contribution Ken made to his country during World War II and gives account of his time, aircraft, friends & exploits whilst serving in the Royal Air Force.

Margaret & Kenneth Bass

Firstly and most importantly I would like to thank Margaret (Gran) for all the pictures, memories and input she has put into this collection, albeit without knowing it the majority of the time! The number of times I have called around or telephoned to discretely extract more information must have nearly given the game away, but it has been invaluable.

The Imperial War Museum and the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford have made both interesting day trips and aided in some of the content. I must also mention the Internet which has been a brilliant resource, contributing a huge amount of information, from details on the 206 Squadron to maps and photographs of Prince Edward Island in Canada. Finally I would like to thank my wife Alison for her on-going patience and for joining me on numerous museum visits.

John Lowe

5th April 2006

Kenneth Bass (My Grandad)

Service Number - 133020

Jan 1916 - Jan 1976

I truly hope that this website is enjoyable and gives you an insight, help or indeed information on something you are interested in. I would love to hear from anyone with any comments about the content, the people mentioned or World War II in general, just go to my Guest Book.

Me (John Lowe)

CHEERS!