304 Squadron - Zipser Brothers, Flgt Engineers

[chappie]

My father, Mietek Zipser, and Uncle Zbysz, were flight engineers on 304 Squadron. They were from Lwow and entered England in 1940 through Blackpool. Initially stationed at RAF Newton & Syerston. Named Wellington bomber SONIA after my mother. Dog mascot was called Chappie.
I am heritage tourism consultant and would like to initiate some day coach trips next year 2011 for Polish descendent families wishing to visit Newton, Syerston & others in EMids.
Would like to hear of anyone/family who remembers the Zipsers (based Nottingham) and whether you would be interested in such memorial trips?
My father & uncle went on to build their Zipser Motors business at Trent Bridge Nottingham for 50 years employing many squadron engineers. Rover car specialists!
Many thanks. Marysia Zipser, West Bridgford, Nottingham.

[justjohn]

I really wanted to vote I don't know or maybe - - -

I couldn't find the box.

[karl]

Nov 14, 2010 7:16:10 GMT -7 @justjohn said:

I really wanted to vote I don't know or maybe - - -

I couldn't find the box.

J.J.

It is at extreme top Quite interesting though, both boxes are yes.. It is a choice of Yes, or Yes...

Karl

[archivist]

Chappie,

I have written a tribute to the men of 304 Squadron (I can direct you to a copy on the Internet if you are interested) and your father and uncle have a place in it by right. I also have a thread on this forum dedicated to 304 Squadron in the Polish People and Polish History section. I have a photo of the crashed S for Sonia and I have seen a photo of the mascot Chappie. Unfortunately I have only the dates of birth and death of your uncle; your father is a totally new name to me. If you can help me with information and especially photos, I will happily include them.

You can contact me via the forum or by email; you can find my email address in the members section.

Neville