Jan, 2017 the military historian who cruelly stole a dambusters mission logbook from the late war heros widow also stole irreplaceable artifacts from the national archives and memorabilia from other. Pixel8000 alex bateman, who was jailed for two years in february for stealing the logbook of canadian dams raid veteran john fraser, has been ordered to pay. Sep 25, 2017 the front pages of the stolen dambusters log book image. Alexander bateman jailed for stealing dambusters log book daily. Get a replacement log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, or you have not received one for your new vehicle. Thief stole dambusters logbook from raf airmans widow. Dambusters heros daughter appeals for return of his stolen logbook shere lowe said she saw the missing record as a piece of her father as she issued a heartfelt plea for its return. Daughter of dambusters hero appeals for return of fathers. We all need to be aware that every car should have a newlook logbook by august 2012. To us, it was a reminder of a loved and cherished man. Pixel 8000 bateman faces jail after he stole the treasured flying logbook from the dambusters raids. Due to the greed of a dishonest man, an integral part of our familys history has. May 19, 2017 dambusters heros daughter appeals for return of his stolen logbook shere lowe said she saw the missing record as a piece of her father as she issued a heartfelt plea for its return. Alexander bateman, 48, was convicted of theft at wood green crown court in london yesterday.
Daughter of dambusters hero appeals for return of fathers stolen. Image met police handout image caption copy of the stolen log book her mother doris fraser posted the document to bateman in 1996 to help with his research into the dambuster mission. Alexander bateman jailed for stealing dambusters log book. A military historian has been jailed for stealing a log book from the widow of an raf airman who was a member of the dambusters squadron. Sgt frasers widow, 93yearold doris, had lent the logbook to bateman, of headstone lane, harrow, for research n 1996.
Historian stole treasured log book from dambusters. He abused his responsibilities and ordered in goods so they could be stolen, as well as taking items that were already in the stores. A military historian stole a log book belonging to the widow of a dambusters hero. A judge hears alexander bateman stole a log book from an raf widow documenting details of the 1943 raid. Dambusters family appeal for help to trace stolen airmans. Last week, the news broke that alexander bateman was found guilty of stealing a log book formerly belonging to an raf airman who served with the. A military historian has been found guilty of stealing a log book from the widow of an raf airman who was in the dambusters squadron. Canadian airman flt lt john w fraser flew as part of flt. A log book stolen by military historian alexander bateman metropolitan policepa sgt frasers widow, 93yearold doris, had lent the logbook to bateman, of headstone lane, harrow, northwest.
Jan, 2017 during his trial the court heard bateman had previously stolen documents from the national archives. Metropolitan police shere fraser lowe, the daughter of dambuster sgt john fraser, has offered a. However, despite officers proving that the log book was stolen, the treasured item has yet to be. The police say they could be dealing with the impact of the blunder for over a century. Some places offer log book loans where you sell the car well logbook to the loan company, they from what i hear. John william fraserraf 617 squadron dambusters log book missing author. A military historian who stole a logbook belonging in the widow of one of the heroes of the 1943 dambusters raid is facing jail after he lied. May 12, 2017 image met police handout image caption copy of the stolen log book her mother doris fraser posted the document to bateman in 1996 to help with his research into the dambuster mission. Diary of dambusters hero stolen from his 92yearold widow by military historian. Historian jailed for stealing log book from widow of. Search for stolen dambuster log book continues britain at war. To us, it was a reminder of a loved and cherished man, she continued. A military historian stole a logbook belonging to the widow of an airman who took part in the 1943 dambusters mission, a court was told.
Canadian airman flt lt john w fraser flew as part of flt lt john hopgoods crew on the 1943 dams raid. Search for stolen dambuster log book continues britain. Alexander bateman, 48, of headstone lane, harrow, was. Dambusters family appeal for help to trace stolen airmans logbook. The log book stolen by military historian alexander bateman, which belonged to dambusters hero sergeant john fraser image. Hopgood then attempted to gain height, so that the crew. A man has been found guilty of stealing a treasured log book from the widow of an raf airman who was part of the legendary world war ii dambusters squadron. The daughter of a dambusters hero whose logbook was stolen by a crooked military historian has put out an appeal to find the treasured document and help bring a piece of dad home. Of course, getting a fully signed off bfr is a lot easier if you. The log book has never been found pa a military historian has been convicted of stealing a treasured log book from the widow of an raf airman who was part of the famous dambusters. Thief stole dambusters logbook from raf airmans widow itv news. May 19, 2017 the log book stolen by military historian alexander bateman, which belonged to dambusters hero sergeant john fraser image. Despicable he stole a raf logbook from the widow of a.
Dambusters logbook thief is jailed for two years the telegraph. This was loaned to researcher alex bateman by the fraser family for his work. Dambusters heros daughter appeals for return of his. The squadron became known as the dam busters because of operation chastise, a mission using highly specialised bombs to destroy ruhr dams in germany. Jul 24, 2007 she must have forged your signature to get log book changed over so she can be done for fraud you need to tell dvla she stole the log book and changed the name by forging your signature and tell the finance company who will prosecute as they own the car. A military historian stole the logbook of one of the raf dambusters airmen from a widow who had lent it to him for his research. A military historian has been jailed for stealing a log book worth.
During his trial the court heard bateman had previously stolen documents from the national archives. Alexander bateman was sentenced to two years in prison over the theft of the book, which was worth around. Historian guilty of dambuster logbook theft archive pprune. The squadron became known as the dam busters because of operation. Dambusters heros daughter appeals for return of his stolen. After a man has been found guilty of the theft of dambusters log book, the search for the treasured item continues. Alexander bateman was jailed for two years for the theft but has refused. My ex has sent off the log book and has filled it in in her name. I just want to restart recreational flying and possibly pursue additional ratings, you dont technically need your old log book to start flying again if you still have your license. Shere also advised me that the 617 squadron association has offered to help her resolve this situation. Alexander bateman, 48, borrowed the historical document from the. A picture of the dambusters stolen mission logbook.
A despicable military historian who stole a dambusters heros logbook worth. Last week alexander bateman, of headstone lane, harrow was. Shere lowe left is offering a reward for return of the log book credit. See the answers on this question youll need your license, a current medical, and a bfr. Dambusters family appeal for help to trace stolen airmans logbook the logbook of sergeant john fraser who served in the famous 617 squadron of dambusters is the subject of a search by his family. Jan, 2017 a military historian stole the logbook of one of the raf dambusters airmen from a widow who had lent it to him for his research. The military historian who cruelly stole a dambusters mission logbook from the late war heros widow also stole irreplaceable artifacts from the national archives and memorabilia from other. Some places offer log book loans where you sell the car well logbook to the loan company, they from what i. Swns the stolen log book to anyone else is just a commodity.
Last week alexander bateman, of headstone lane, harrow was found guilty of theft. Sgt frasers widow, 93yearold doris, had lent the logbook to bateman, of headstone lane, harrow, for. Military historian jailed over stolen log book bbc. Military historian, 48, who stole a dambusters log book worth. Military historian jailed for stealing dambusters log book.
Bateman has refused to reveal the location of the log book worth up to. The log book has never been found pa a military historian has been convicted of stealing a treasured log book from the widow of an raf airman who was part of the. Pprune forums historian guilty of dambuster logbook theft. Photo credit alexander bateman, 48, is a military historian who was jailed for stealing a logbook from the widow of an raf airman who had been a member of the dambusters squadron. Dambusters family appeal for help to trace stolen airman. Aug 06, 2010 with a single stolen v5c trading on the black market for around. Feb 10, 2017 a military historian has been jailed for stealing a log book worth. Alex bateman, 48, persuaded doris fraser to send him the.
Car yards will often toss out the log book if it isnt 100% complete. Thats one of the sad things that no order i make can possibly restore or make good that loss and that sense of betrayal. May 12, 2017 photocopy of john frasers logbook, from alex batemans trial. The daughter of a dambusters hero has launched an appeal to trace his stolen logbook, urging people to come forward and help. Car broken into, manual and logbook stolen ozbargain forums.
Historian stole treasured log book from dambusters squadron. Alex bateman is accused of stealing a log book from the widow of a dambusters. Surely, noone can transfer ownership of the car if there is still outstanding finance. Last week, the news broke that alexander bateman was found guilty of stealing a log book formerly belonging to an raf airman who served with the legendary number 617 dambusters squadron. Jan 16, 2017 search for wwii dambusters stolen log book. The front pages of the stolen dambusters log book image.
Man who stole dambuster heros mission book also took. The log book is probably important if you are still under warranty or only a few years old, but for a 7yo car it isnt the end of the world. Despite suffering severe damage and casualties, the crew persisted with its raid. Military historian jailed for stealing dambusters log book from 92yearold widow alexander bateman of headstone lane, harrow, was sentenced to two years in prison. Military historian jailed for stealing dambusters log book from 92yearold widow alexander bateman of headstone lane, harrow, was sentenced to two years in prison on friday. Criminal gangs use the stolen vehicle registration documents to sell cloned cars on the private market.
Photocopy of john frasers logbook, from alex batemans trial. May 19, 2017 the daughter of a dambusters hero is offering a. Dambusters records stolen by historian news the times. Shere lowe has launched an appeal for information leading to the safe return of the. The donation was part of the money confiscated from the assets of alex bateman, who was convicted in 2017 of the theft of flt sgt john frasers logbook. The stolen log book to anyone else is just a commodity.
Alexander bateman, 48, was convicted of theft at wood green crown. Flight sergeant john frasers log book has never been found and bateman has refused to tell police what happened to it. She has come to me and has said that she wants my car. The dam busters is a 1951 nonfiction book by paul brickhill about royal air force squadron 617 originally commanded by wing commander guy gibson v. Alex bateman, arriving in court while on trial in january 2017. He had also included a cassette tape about the dambusters raid, but the logbook itself was missing and there was a slit in the bottom of.
It has outstanding finance in my name on it and i still owe the finance company a lot of money. Doris fraser sent alex bateman the logbook, said to be worth. Feb 10, 2017 the front pages of the stolen dambusters log book image. Historian guilty of dambuster logbook theft pprune forums. Jan 11, 2017 diary of dambusters hero stolen from his 92yearold widow by military historian.
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