About Me

I was born in the Shetland Isle on the island of Unst while my father was based at RAF Saxa Vord. We got posted to 117 S.U. Hong Kong where we lived for 3 years, we then moved back to Woodbridge where he was based at RAF Bawdsey. From there we moved on to RAF Akortiri, Cyprus and finally back to the UK where my Father retired in 1973 at RAF Bawdsey. I served in the RAF for 7 years then returned to civi street and now I live in the U.S.A with my wife and daughters and live in Boise, Idaho.

Serving our country has been in three generations and all three of us served while our country was involved in a conflict.

Since I was young I knew my Father flew in WW 2 but it really did not mean anything until later on in life. I realised after doing a lot of research with today's media and technology, how it has made it easier to find old comrades and other researcher's. Through them I have been able to find out about my fathers history and the Squadron's and how much we owe these men for there bravery.


Dave Russell-Smith
Sidney Russell-Smith
Henry Russell-Smith
1981-1988
1943-1945
1914-1918
R.A.F
R.A.F
Army