Whilst I realise you are trying to help, I am not sure that you have read the full content of the thread.
He told me he was Canadian.
He made no reference to The USAAF
He spent several (more than six) years searching for the site.
I assumed he wanted me to photograph the site.
What more can I say. Go over the entire thread. It may help.
Cheers
El G.
In post #135 you say that mr. Raasch's daughter was well aware of her father's visits to Selkirk and the reason for these visits. How do you know that?
Possibly because she sent a letter to the owner of the B+B to advise of his death. Please do keep up !!