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Lost Cartoon Hi I hope my name (Alfie Bass) will ring a bell with some of you; I was in post at the School of Fighter Control from 1972 to 1982. In the first years at RAF Bawdsey, I painted a cartoon called Bawds... Started 23^rd May, 2008 at 9:39pm by Keith (Alfie) Bass (Guest)	23	38,357	14^th Dec, 2023 at 4:56pm By: Hilary A Whiteway
Patrington Reunion I've just received the following message about a reunion at Patrington: "Did you ever serve at Patrington RAF Base? We are searching for ex RAF servicemen and women who served at the former RA... Started 19^th Feb, 2013 at 2:28pm by Jan Cobb	1	19,441	20^th Feb, 2013 at 9:35pm By: Nigel Woodger
R.J.Singleton - Buchan T80 Watercolour R.J.Singleton painted the lovely watercolour of RAF Buchan's Type 80 in about 1992. Does anyone know how to contact the artist, please? Started 27^th Oct, 2011 at 12:43pm by Don Adams (Guest)	0	3,863	27^th Oct, 2011 at 12:43pm By: Don Adams (Guest)
Sarah and Perry Go East ... A message from Perry Jago, who is soon to leave these shores ... Quote: Colleagues, friends and sh... As some of you may know, my wife Sarah and I will shortly be going off to Cambodia fo... Started 5^th Feb, 2008 at 8:10pm by Jan Cobb	1	4,764	21^st Apr, 2008 at 9:26pm By: Jan Cobb
Documentary about GpCapt Hopkins on BBC in the 80´s About 1985 BBC broadcasted a documentary about the first female CO, which was GpCapt Joan Hopkins at RAF Neatishead. Does anyone not only remember this, but holds a copy as well? Would very much like ... Started 17^th Nov, 2013 at 10:40am by Dieter Dreyer	1	5,767	21^st Nov, 2013 at 10:52pm By: Nick Loveday
R3s open to the public At the risk of being ridiculed (nothing new there then) I noticed in my Camping & Caravan Magazine that the R3 at Kelvedon Hatch (near Brentwood, Essex) is open to the public - the only other 'public'... Started 19^th Apr, 2012 at 1:31pm by Richard Jenner	2	5,752	23^rd Apr, 2012 at 7:26am By: Jan Cobb
Falklands Photos This thread reminded me that I have some photos taken at FIADGE between Sep 82 and Jan 83 that some may find of interest. I've scanned them and put them at the URL below. http://picasaweb.goo... Started 27^th Dec, 2009 at 3:22pm by Kerry Walsh	1	4,481	15^th Jan, 2010 at 9:13am By: Pete Scott - Ex Member
117 Signals Unit Hong Kong I am surprised that no one has mentioned this fabulous posting open to our branch/Trade. I arrived at Kai Tak in early '71 after a 21 hour flight in a VC 10 of (shiney 10 Sqdrn.,) from Brize Nort... Started 18^th Nov, 2011 at 10:20am by Alan Shield	1	6,750	19^th Nov, 2011 at 2:06pm By: Alan Shield
RAF Bukit Gombak 1970 The attached picture is a scan from the Dec 1970 issue of the Tengah Times and is therefore of poor quality. However; some of the really old characters of the Branch can be recognised and certainly gi... Started 5^th Nov, 2010 at 11:27pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	1	5,406	9^th Apr, 2011 at 9:02pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
New Topic = Old Message Board Just over 3 years ago, when the domain we used for our web site was 'raffca.co.uk', Spotter set up the original version of this Message Board - very much as it appears now, but much, much smaller! Pri... Started 23^rd Mar, 2010 at 7:41pm by Jan Cobb	0	27,987	23^rd Mar, 2010 at 7:41pm By: Jan Cobb
WO Jim Hudson Photos Members may be interested in the attached web albums taken by my father, WO Jim Hudson, in Hong Kong (48-51) and Penang 68-71 http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/SteveGHudson/HongKong4851# http://pic... Regard Started 4^th Nov, 2008 at 3:19pm by Steve Hudson (Guest)	1	4,548	5^th Nov, 2008 at 6:28pm By: Mike Good
Lightning 7-Ship over Boulmer Dear all. Having a nostalgic moment or two, scanning in old negatives and thought I'd share some history with the attached photo. I seem to remember this was a last flypast, either of one of t... Started 2^nd Oct, 2010 at 6:59pm by Chris Knapman	0	3,410	2^nd Oct, 2010 at 6:59pm By: Chris Knapman
greetings Greetings from the former'HOWLOS' at Buchan, Boulmer and Neatishead in this momentous RAF anniversary year. Best wishes to all past and present members. John Bell Started 16^th Nov, 2008 at 10:04pm by jrbell (Guest)	1	4,223	16^th Nov, 2008 at 10:17pm By: Mike Clarke
Christmas Greetings www.airdefop.co.uk members would like to Wish You And Your Loved Ones A Very Happy Christmas And A Healthy And Prosperous New Year. Our site has managed over 10000 posts and over ... Started 23^rd Dec, 2009 at 8:46am by Nigel Woodger (Guest)	0	7,755	23^rd Dec, 2009 at 8:46am By: Nigel Woodger (Guest)
WWII from a WAAF's Point of View The Battle of Britain celebrations have enabled us to make contact with a lady called Barbara Saks who is 93 yrs old and currently living in Colorado Springs. Barbara was a fighter plotter at Kirton ... Started 22^nd Sep, 2010 at 8:07am by Nick Loveday	1	4,320	22^nd Sep, 2010 at 8:13am By: Dave Lowry
Plt Off A Brick What ever happened to Plt Off A Brick, if I remember rightly he was posted in to the RAF S of FC West Drayton to do the controllers coarse during the 70’s,I believe Pat Gallanders was the Boss at the ... Started 28^th May, 2008 at 10:28pm by Keith John Bass (Guest)	0	3,609	28^th May, 2008 at 10:28pm By: Keith John Bass (Guest)
A Difficult Search We are trying to stimulate interest in a documentary covering the work of the WAAF in the Dowding System and specifically the ground breaking role of the WAAF Filterer officers. The BBC are intereste... Started 2^nd Mar, 2012 at 12:36pm by Tim Willbond	0	3,282	2^nd Mar, 2012 at 12:36pm By: Tim Willbond
The Few The gratitude of every home in our Island, in our Empire, and indeed throughout the world, except in the abodes of the guilty, goes out to the British airmen who, undaunted by odds, unwearied in their... Started 11^th Jul, 2010 at 4:28pm by Richard Jenner	1	5,082	11^th Jul, 2010 at 7:11pm By: Jan Cobb
RAF Madalena Malta 1972-1975 Just a message to Kerry Walsh. Thanks for the Photographs etc, if your your memory fails I am the "Handsome" person middle row far right. I had a feeling that some of those detachment pics ... Started 24^th Jul, 2011 at 3:18pm by vivian Gribble (Guest)	1	6,541	13^th Feb, 2014 at 8:24pm By: Francis-Xavier Zarb
Weekend TV Guide for battle of Britain Addicts!! BATTLE OF BRITAIN WEEKEND - TV GUIDE!! BBC4 SATURDAY 18 SEP 1900 -2000 AND 2100-2200 An evening dedicated to the Battle of Britain, bringing together World War Two historians, Battle of Brit... Started 17^th Sep, 2010 at 4:25pm by Nick Loveday	0	3,921	17^th Sep, 2010 at 4:25pm By: Nick Loveday
Photo of Al Knox in Air Commodore uniform When I attended Al Knox’s funeral recently, the family asked me if I could be of any help in getting a photograph of Al in his Air Commodore’s uniform. Through Nick Loveday, we've tried, with no luck... Started 22^nd Jan, 2013 at 11:00am by Stuart McCullouch	0	6,270	22^nd Jan, 2013 at 11:00am By: Stuart McCullouch
Late 1970s nostalgia With the inevitable socks from nephews this Christmas I received a double DVD entitled 'Royal Air Force in the Late 1970s'. Of note, Disc 1 has 'RAF Aerospace Systems Officer 1974 (or Operator de... Started 13^th Jan, 2014 at 4:35pm by Richard Jenner	0	4,775	13^th Jan, 2014 at 4:35pm By: Richard Jenner
Bunkers September is Doors Open in the Highlands and I was intrigued to see the Council opening their Emergency Centre which occupies a 1941 built former RAF Bunker. I duly visited the cleanest bunker I ... Started 6^th Sep, 2010 at 8:23am by Richard Jenner	1	5,902	6^th Sep, 2010 at 8:33am By: Richard Jenner
First Radar Unit on Unst I wonder if anyone has any information about 203 MRU, which had an AMES 9 mobile Unit on Unst for a few months in 1940? Some evidence of their stay remains, including some anchoring points for their 2... Started 14^th Apr, 2012 at 10:17pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	0	3,032	14^th Apr, 2012 at 10:17pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
New Ways to Support the Battle of Britain Veterans If you do wish to show your support for the Battle of Britain Fighter Association and Memorial Trust and help them raise £650,000 to build a Learning Centre at the National Memorial to the Few at Cape... Started 14^th Sep, 2010 at 2:08pm by Nick Loveday	0	18,460	14^th Sep, 2010 at 2:08pm By: Nick Loveday
Transportable/Mobile Radar – Early Days If anyone is interested I’ve just put out a piece on a very early RAF Radar Deployment here:- http://ahistoryofrafsaxavord.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/the-first-radar-on-unst.html Started 30^th Jan, 2013 at 3:39pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	0	3,699	30^th Jan, 2013 at 3:39pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
Go Ahead for former RAF Bentley Priory to be turned into a Museum VSM Estates has been given permission to convert the former RAF Bentley Priory site in Harrow into a museum and residential homes. Harrow Council gave the developer, a joint venture between St Mo... Started 17^th Sep, 2010 at 8:29am by Nick Loveday	2	5,234	17^th Sep, 2010 at 4:43pm By: Jan Cobb
TORNADO F3 - 25 years of Air Defence The RAF Leuchars Airshow in 1989 saw the arrival of the first Operational Tornado F3 ZE961 “GA” to be based in Scotland and served initially with 43(F) Squadron. Some 21 years later, that same airc... Started 24^th Jan, 2011 at 8:17am by Nick Loveday	0	3,599	24^th Jan, 2011 at 8:17am By: Nick Loveday
Who & where Again The 2 pictures attached are copyright of the Imperial War Museum. I'm trying to find out who is in the first picture (RAF Sopley IC cabin in the 60's) and anything at all about the second - she's wor... Started 11^th Sep, 2012 at 10:23pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	0	3,566	11^th Sep, 2012 at 10:23pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
No 729 Signals Unit 'Woodlands' I am a retired RAF Comms Engineer carrying out a little private research into RAF Signals Units (SU's). I have come across a No 729 SU listed as being at Woodlands during the period Aug 52-Sep 57. The... Started 25^th Feb, 2013 at 6:56pm by Al Burrell	2	6,484	19^th Mar, 2013 at 10:35am By: Al Burrell
Flying Control (Air Traffic Control) Hello there. I am researching into the role of Flying Control during WW2. Whilst having a lot of written information, I have been unable to find anyone who was involved with Flying Control during... Started 4^th Jan, 2009 at 4:36pm by John Platt (Guest)	2	5,542	28^th Nov, 2009 at 5:28pm By: John Platt (Guest)
Gurkha Justice The High Court has judged, recently, that the treatment being meted out to many Gurkhas in this country is unlawful. The Government has merely declared that it will consider the situation. I make no c... Started 27^th Oct, 2008 at 10:47am by Dave Lowry	4	6,800	22^nd May, 2009 at 5:54am By: Jan Cobb
ABM OASC Aptitude tests Hi guys I was wondering whether anyone could shed some light on the current situation regarding Cranwell having issues over ABM aptitude scores at OASC. Basically, I passed OASC nearly 6 weeks ago but... Started 14^th Dec, 2009 at 6:08pm by adam (Guest)	4	10,539	4^th Jan, 2010 at 8:31pm By: Adam (Guest)
No. 1 ACC's Return from Operations in Afghanistan After reading Richard Jenner's post and the attached link about the memorial at Boddam, I found a news item about No 1 ACC's return home from Afghanistan last weekend. It also mentioned that the unit... Started 8^th Dec, 2009 at 3:43pm by Hilary A Whiteway	3	7,495	9^th Dec, 2009 at 5:05pm By: Phelpsy
Information on Type 11 and 15 radars Anyone now the ranges of the Type 11 and 15 radars or any suggestions of where I might find them? Geeky I know, but its for some reserach I am conducting. Started 28^th Sep, 2013 at 2:24pm by Pete Smith	3	6,446	28^th Sep, 2013 at 7:27pm By: Pete Smith
COORDINATING THE AIR CAMPAIGN OVER AFGHANISTAN The Coalition air campaign over Afghanistan has been the most intense and complex in history. In the south and south west of the country, the daunting task of coordinating some of the world’s busiest... Started 28^th Sep, 2011 at 9:36am by Nick Loveday	0	3,593	28^th Sep, 2011 at 9:36am By: Nick Loveday
Pictures for Sale Many members will remember Eileen Bridges, one of our Associate Members since May 2005. She has recently moved into smaller, more manageable accommodation and has, as a result, less space for some of ... Started 18^th Nov, 2008 at 3:48pm by Jan Cobb	0	3,232	18^th Nov, 2008 at 3:48pm By: Jan Cobb
Saxa Vord - Red Star Board Now that RAF Saxa Vord has closed, I wonder if anyone could cast any light on the whereabouts of the 'Red Star Board' which was inscribed with the names of all the controllers who controlled live QRA(... Started 12^th Mar, 2007 at 2:01pm by Alec Trevett	10	20,406	6^th Aug, 2010 at 9:26am By: Steve Morson
Fighter Controller to Dog-Sled Racing I have just read a small article in today's Times Page 113 (Sat 7 Nov) about an ex-Fighter Controller, Melanie Clegg. She will be racing in the Finnmark area of North Norway (Dec - Mar) to raise money... Started 7^th Nov, 2009 at 6:41pm by Dave Lowry	3	17,451	17^th Feb, 2010 at 5:55pm By: Mel Clegg - Ex Member
Key Aero E-Zine, Article and video of the recent Lightning QRA Scramble Re-enactment The E-Zine Key Aero has an excellently edited article and video of the complete QRA Scramble re-enactment conducted by the Lightning Preservation Group at Bruntingthorpe on 15 July 2012. It can be fou... Started 8^th Aug, 2012 at 11:06pm by Dave Lowry	2	9,097	9^th Aug, 2012 at 9:00am By: Mike Clarke
Help! Looking for information on Sgt William Archibald Tyler Hello. My name is Nick Deane. I don't know if you are able to help. I am following web page leads looking for information about my uncle Sgt William Archibald Tyler. He was my mother's brother. I know... Started 19^th Feb, 2010 at 8:23pm by nick deane (Guest)	1	5,279	20^th Feb, 2010 at 12:08pm By: Kerry Walsh
Report on a re-enactment of a QRA(I) Scramble at Bruntingthorpe 15.07.2012 The Lightning Preservation Group (LPG) at Bruntingthorpe possesses and maintains in taxiable condition 2 x Lightning F6s at Bruntingthorpe housed in a 'Q" Shed obtained from RAF Wattisham. The F6s oft... Started 17^th Jul, 2012 at 10:27am by Dave Lowry	3	11,326	3^rd Dec, 2012 at 10:37pm By: Bernie O'Neill
AVM Sir Christpher Joseph Quintin Brand I am researching the life of my relative AVM Sir Quintin Brand, and would be interested to hear from anybody who knew him or served with him during his time with Fighter Command.Thank you. Started 6^th Sep, 2008 at 9:11am by V Good (Guest)	2	4,346	12^th Sep, 2009 at 1:21pm By: Vicky Good (Guest)
Invitation from GAF to Disbandment ceremonies for Brockzetel, Nr Jever I would like to send out an invitation to any fighter controllers, particular ex-Sector Commanders, to attend the final disbandment of the Brockzetel Bunker which was the home of 101 SU near RAF Jever... Started 28^th Aug, 2010 at 1:32pm by Mick Ryan (Guest)	0	3,758	28^th Aug, 2010 at 1:32pm By: Mick Ryan (Guest)
Saxa Vord photographic memorabilia A couple of weeks ago I returned to Saxa Vord with my family for the first time in 30 years. What made a wonderful holiday so memorable was the fact that Aaron Foord, the owner of Foord's Chocolates (... Started 20^th Sep, 2010 at 10:23am by George Keith	0	3,468	20^th Sep, 2010 at 10:23am By: George Keith
Dowding System Stained Glass Window Unveiled 8th Sep 2012 On Saturday 8th September 2012, over 150 guests gathered for the handover ceremony of the Bentley Priory Museum to the Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust. The guests enjoyed a number of events i... Started 19^th Sep, 2012 at 11:40am by Nick Loveday	0	5,405	19^th Sep, 2012 at 11:40am By: Nick Loveday
Trying to contact Stu Hunter Does anyone have contact with Stu Hunter? I believe he joined the branch from the Royal Engineers at the beginning of the '80's. He was certainly in the Falklands during 1983. Any information will ... Started 19^th Aug, 2009 at 10:51pm by Grant Grafton	8	14,334	5^th Jan, 2010 at 8:35am By: Dave Lowry
“BATTLE OF BRITAIN - THE REAL STORY” BBC 2 2000 WED 22 SEP “BATTLE OF BRITAIN - THE REAL STORY” BBC 2 2000 WED 22 SEP Historian James Holland presents a fresh analysis into the Battle of Britain, exploring the lesser-told German point of view, and ... Started 20^th Sep, 2010 at 12:00pm by Nick Loveday	0	3,120	20^th Sep, 2010 at 12:00pm By: Nick Loveday
Ah! the officers rest room. Good Morning Sir's and Ma'am's, I was pleasantly surprised to find you have managed to make a web site and a forum no less. Maybe the training we gave you when our old trade went computerised ... Started 11^th Jun, 2008 at 9:24am by Nigel Woodger (Guest)	1	4,659	11^th Jun, 2008 at 6:37pm By: Keith (alfie) Bass (Guest)
Trying to contact Nick Gadd and /or Donald Donaldson Davidson crew chiefs of C Watch @ Tai Mo Shan 69-71 for a reunion in December this year. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Started 15^th Jun, 2008 at 1:40pm by Nigel Woodger (Guest)	4	7,700	21^st Jun, 2008 at 8:43am By: Nigel Woodger (Guest)
RAF Danby Beacon Danby's beacon was recently ignited to honour the work of the unsung heroes who worked at the village's former Radar Station which helped to shoot down the first enemy aircraft to fall on English soil... Started 21^st Apr, 2010 at 8:02am by Nick Loveday	8	16,186	1^st Feb, 2011 at 5:42pm By: Les Barrett (Guest)
STCIC MOD(CUE) and GAF Auenhausen Whilst not being a ex Fighter Controller, I am posting this in the hope that someone can assist me. I am however, an ex RAFVR(T) Flt Lt. I run the RAF history website 'Air of Authority' www.rafweb.org... Started 11^th May, 2008 at 8:33pm by Malcolm Barrass (Guest)	13	20,928	8^th Mar, 2011 at 3:57pm By: Margaret Triplow (Guest)
Attn Gordon Carle re pictures of Saxa Vord circa 1972 Gordon, I have some pictures taken early 70s when I visited Saxa with the Trappers. Present were Ron Gwynne, Bill Hill. I found these when looking for pictures to take on a visit ... Started 19^th May, 2011 at 12:08pm by Kelvin Holmes (Guest)	1	4,199	20^th May, 2011 at 11:17am By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
Self-Employment - Post Fighter Control Getting work in Civvy Street after leaving the Fighter Control Branch is not easy. There are very few businesses requiring the skills of a Fighter Controller. Engineering, Admin, Catering ... plenty o... Started 1^st Aug, 2012 at 2:26pm by Phil Gilbody	0	4,393	1^st Aug, 2012 at 2:26pm By: Phil Gilbody
Where is Joan Hopkins? I have received an email from Linda Fayers-Hallin, who says: Quote: Hi I notice in Chapter 5 of the Association of Fighter Controllers, you mention Air Commodore Joan Hopkins, WRAF. I knew Joan... A similar post has been Started 27^th Jan, 2008 at 11:20pm by Jan Cobb	8	20,196	3^rd Jun, 2010 at 3:42pm By: Ken Ashton (Guest)
Photos of RAF Madalena, Malta 1972-75 For anyone interested there are some photos of RAF Madalena together with a couple of snaps of a S259 detachment to Malta at the link below. http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/facesfromthepast/Malt... Started 18^th Jan, 2010 at 6:26pm by Kerry Walsh	20	35,124	16^th Apr, 2015 at 7:54am By: Tony Pleasant - Ex Member
Falkland Islands Phantoms. I am in the process of building a model of a Phantom from 23 Sqn when based in the Falklands.I am sure that they only carried two Skyflash instead of the usual four.Is there anyone who may be able to ... Started 6^th May, 2011 at 11:17am by Steve Poole (Guest)	16	24,185	25^th Jun, 2011 at 4:45pm By: Steve Poole (Guest)
RAF asks for 'beer money' donations One of our members thought this article in The Telegraph might prompt a generous response: Quote: [font=Arial][u]Senior RAF officers have launched an appeal for donations so British tr... [size=14]The article itself is here Jan Started 7^th Sep, 2009 at 9:52am by Jan Cobb	2	5,330	9^th Sep, 2009 at 3:35pm By: Phelpsy
Open Invite to Paddy Stevens' Retirement Party Mk III - 19 Jun 08 - London Due to the outstanding success of Paddy’s first 2 Retirement Parties it has been decided to hold another one for all those who missed out (and those of you who are crazy enough to want to repeat t... Started 27^th May, 2008 at 8:03am by Nick Loveday	0	3,334	27^th May, 2008 at 8:03am By: Nick Loveday
RAF Staxton Wold Hi, I'm currently serving at Staxton Wold and have been tasked with researching the units history, however its not been as easy as I'd thought so far. Does anyone have any personal memories, or p... Started 12^th Jul, 2011 at 7:46pm by Greg (Guest)	7	14,388	10^th Aug, 2011 at 5:06am By: Andy Bentley (Guest)
RAF Saxa Vord - The Admiralty Building and Cables I have gathered a significant amount of data about the Admiralty Building and the submarine cables which were laid from Saxa in the 50’s & 60’s. In the next few weeks 3 sections will be added to the b... Started 9^th Aug, 2011 at 9:46pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	2	6,018	10^th Aug, 2011 at 11:20am By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
No 10 Petition - Save our BFPO! Dear All, A measure has been initiated to save £1.76M by withdrawing BFPO services to NATO HQs. The implications are far-reaching - setting aside the difficulties with mail, etc, not having a BF... Started 3^rd Sep, 2009 at 11:44am by Ian Price	2	8,145	19^th Oct, 2009 at 7:48pm By: Jan Cobb
Where & When I'd appreciate it if anyone knows where and when the photo was taken Cheers Gordon Started 14^th Jan, 2012 at 4:51pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	21	26,831	7^th Jun, 2012 at 4:45pm By: Phelpsy
Instructor Jobs in Saudi Arabia Hi Folks, just had a quick look through the membership list. Very good to see a lot of very familiar names. Just a quick note - BAE is looking to take on two more WD instructors for work at the K... Started 6^th Oct, 2010 at 7:51pm by Martin O'Carroll	0	3,268	6^th Oct, 2010 at 7:51pm By: Martin O'Carroll
More information Hi, Just wondering if you can help. I am currently looking to apply to join the RAF as a Fighter Controller, or Aerospace Battle Manager as they are now known - still trying to remember to u... Started 28^th Jan, 2009 at 12:47pm by Will (Guest)	1	4,924	28^th Jan, 2009 at 12:55pm By: Will (Guest)
Consultancy Opportunities Hi all. I've been contacted by a consultancy company who are looking for individuals with defence experience with a view to tendering for a number of contracts. As yet, the scope is hazy but the ... Started 2^nd Dec, 2008 at 10:54am by Rob McNab (Guest)	1	4,424	7^th Dec, 2008 at 9:30am By: Dave Todd
Posted to Khormaksar As promised here are some pictures I took whilst posted in 1967 to 303 Signals Unit Khormaksar together with detatchments 'UP COUNTRY' to Makiros and Habilayn in the Radfan Mountains. Started 20^th Nov, 2011 at 9:19am by Alan Shield	7	18,041	23^rd Nov, 2011 at 8:04am By: Alan Shield
Help Please - Any Clues About a Picture Found at Neatishead? Anyone know the story of this picture? It was discovered at the Neatishead Transmitter Site last week when the RAF personnel were having a sort out. What is the story behind this and who are the chara... Started 8^th Apr, 2013 at 4:31pm by Nick Loveday	1	5,778	16^th Nov, 2013 at 12:12am By: Chris Morshead - Ex Member
RAF Buchan Domestic Site - Mid 60's A couple of photos of RAF Buchan Domestic Site courtesy of a friendly PR9 Started 13^th Dec, 2010 at 9:36pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	10	24,837	8^th Jan, 2012 at 9:16pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
Stenigot Chain Home tower on TV 8 Dec 2011 Stenigot should feature on the One Show on 8 December - see http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive/glimpsed-at-speed-07122011 Richard Started 8^th Dec, 2011 at 7:45am by Richard Jenner	3	6,719	15^th Dec, 2011 at 8:34am By: Richard Jenner
Bawdsey Radar Reunion Association Lunch 12 Sep 2015 - Report As our Association’s Museum Liaison Member and a Friend of Bawdsey Radar Trust I attended the Reunion Lunch on Saturday 12 September. It was a beautiful day and the old Manor and grounds looked specta... Started 22^nd Sep, 2015 at 4:00pm by Dave Lowry	1	3,733	22^nd Sep, 2015 at 7:52pm By: Richard Jenner
Wanting to do this job - Question Hi everyone, I just want to drop a quick question as this seems like the place to do it! Quickly, a little bit about myself - I am 20 (going 21 in about 3 weeks) I have just left Northumbria... Started 15^th Aug, 2009 at 12:44am by Mark Henderson (Guest)	2	4,614	15^th Aug, 2009 at 11:04am By: Mark Henderson (Guest)
E Petition. The Closure of St George's Chapel at Biggin Hill Members may wish to consider signing this e-petition about St George's Chapel at Biggin Hill. More details below: [b]Please Don't Close St. George's RAF Chapel of Remembrance Biggin Hil...[/i][/i] Started 6^th Jan, 2015 at 4:13pm by Tim Willbond	1	3,798	7^th Jan, 2015 at 12:57pm By: Jan Cobb
Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies BBC4 22 August - catch it on the BBC i-player for the next 13 days - you will not be disappointed! Richard Started 23^rd Aug, 2012 at 7:08pm by Richard Jenner	9	14,082	4^th Sep, 2012 at 3:08pm By: Joe Marsden
Where & When Again Not Saxa this time! Two Ops Rooms possibly in the 50’s. Could be operational,training or temporary – one of the Ops Rooms has windows! I have quite Hi Res copies but reducing for the website. Any hel... Started 5^th Jun, 2011 at 8:45pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	6	9,889	7^th Jun, 2011 at 10:09am By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member

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