Sgt M J Wainwright RAF

Raster Scanning · 07-03-2004, 03:33 AM

My second cousin Michael Wainwright flew as aircrew (I believe a navigator) in WW2. He was trained in Canada and then flew operationally from UK.
My interest up until now has been WW1 research, I have no idea how to research WW2 men. Advice would be appreciated. I have one crumpled picture of him in uniform and the medallion attached below. Can anyone tell me what 9 AOS School was, presumably 9th --School?
Thanks.
John.

johng · 08-03-2004, 12:10 AM

9 AOS,

This may have been No. 9 Air Observers School, at R.A.F. Penrhos, Caernaervonshire, Wales.

Good luck with your search

johng

johng · 08-03-2004, 12:55 AM

John, sorry, posted in error.
Next one should have information.
johng

johng · 08-03-2004, 01:10 AM

John, I should also suggest these two sites:

www.rafa.org.uk

www.worldwar2exraf.co.uk

I know of three 'Wainwrights' with R.A.F. and Canadian connections.

1/ LAC. Douglas Wainwright (Airframe Mechanic )

2/ F/l. Alfred Leslie Wainwright (Admin. Officer)

3/ F/L. Leslie Albert Wainwright (Wireless Officer) 425 Squadron.

They were all mentioned in the London Gazette (various dates)

regards, johng

Raster Scanning · 08-03-2004, 11:44 AM

Many thanks johng.
I will be investigating all the leads you have given me.
Cheers.
John.

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07-03-2004, 03:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Raster Scanning Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4	My second cousin Michael Wainwright flew as aircrew (I believe a navigator) in WW2. He was trained in Canada and then flew operationally from UK. My interest up until now has been WW1 research, I have no idea how to research WW2 men. Advice would be appreciated. I have one crumpled picture of him in uniform and the medallion attached below. Can anyone tell me what 9 AOS School was, presumably 9th --School? Thanks. John.

08-03-2004, 12:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
johng Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 6	9 AOS, This may have been No. 9 Air Observers School, at R.A.F. Penrhos, Caernaervonshire, Wales. Good luck with your search johng

08-03-2004, 12:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
johng Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 6	John, sorry, posted in error. Next one should have information. johng

08-03-2004, 01:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
johng Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 6	John, I should also suggest these two sites: www.rafa.org.uk www.worldwar2exraf.co.uk I know of three 'Wainwrights' with R.A.F. and Canadian connections. 1/ LAC. Douglas Wainwright (Airframe Mechanic ) 2/ F/l. Alfred Leslie Wainwright (Admin. Officer) 3/ F/L. Leslie Albert Wainwright (Wireless Officer) 425 Squadron. They were all mentioned in the London Gazette (various dates) regards, johng

08-03-2004, 11:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Raster Scanning Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4	Many thanks johng. I will be investigating all the leads you have given me. Cheers. John.

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