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Kyt · 22-11-2007, 01:11 PM

Shayman on rafcommands* posted a link to a new search engine created for the CWGC, yesterday.

Geoff's Search Engine
http://www.hut-six.co.uk/cgi-bin/search39-47.php

I have had aplay around with it and it is a great add-on. Geoff (the creator) has increased the number of fields with which to search, as well as allowing more flexibility in finding units and/or dates.

As it is add-on search engine it is linked to the CWGC database and so is a little slow. So be patient.

There are also some anomalies that, at first, seem to be the fault of the programme. However, after doing a number of searches it appears not to be the programme but the way that the original data is entered on the CWGC.

For example the word squadron will only bring up 3 entries. That is because the CWGC uses Sqdn. It should also be noted that this will not bring up all those who were killed in a particular squadron because the majority of the casualties will only have Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve as their unit.

I particularly like being able to be specific on a date rather than just a year.

The CWGC have been promising to expand their search facility for years without anything happening. Until they finally do this is a great addition to peoples' research toolkit.

* CWGC Search Engine - RafCommands Forums

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Kyt Άρης Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Terra something or other Posts: 4,857 You're Top Poster: #1 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	CWGC - New Search Engine Shayman on rafcommands* posted a link to a new search engine created for the CWGC, yesterday. Geoff's Search Engine http://www.hut-six.co.uk/cgi-bin/search39-47.php I have had aplay around with it and it is a great add-on. Geoff (the creator) has increased the number of fields with which to search, as well as allowing more flexibility in finding units and/or dates. As it is add-on search engine it is linked to the CWGC database and so is a little slow. So be patient. There are also some anomalies that, at first, seem to be the fault of the programme. However, after doing a number of searches it appears not to be the programme but the way that the original data is entered on the CWGC. For example the word squadron will only bring up 3 entries. That is because the CWGC uses Sqdn. It should also be noted that this will not bring up all those who were killed in a particular squadron because the majority of the casualties will only have Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve as their unit. I particularly like being able to be specific on a date rather than just a year. The CWGC have been promising to expand their search facility for years without anything happening. Until they finally do this is a great addition to peoples' research toolkit. * CWGC Search Engine - RafCommands Forums __________________ http://www.onwar.com/chrono/index.htm _________________ Beaufighter TF Mark Xs (NV427 'EO-L' nearest) of No. 404 Squadron RCAF based at Dallachy, Morayshire, breaking formation during a flight along the Scottish coast. February 1945.