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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 23rd May, 2008 at 9:39pm by Keith (Alfie) Bass (Guest)
23 32,078 Last Post 14th Dec, 2023 at 4:56pm
By: Hilary A Whiteway
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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 17th Nov, 2013 at 10:40am by Dieter Dreyer
1 5,009 Last Post 21st Nov, 2013 at 10:52pm
By: Nick Loveday
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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 24th Jul, 2011 at 3:18pm by vivian Gribble (Guest)
1 5,796 Last Post 13th Feb, 2014 at 8:24pm
By: Francis-Xavier Zarb
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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 19th Feb, 2010 at 8:23pm by nick deane (Guest)
1 4,349 Last Post 20th Feb, 2010 at 12:08pm
By: Kerry Walsh
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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 28th Jan, 2009 at 12:47pm by Will (Guest)
1 3,562 Last Post 28th Jan, 2009 at 12:55pm
By: Will (Guest)
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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 19th May, 2011 at 12:08pm by Kelvin Holmes (Guest)
1 3,347 Last Post 20th May, 2011 at 11:17am
By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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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 5th Feb, 2008 at 8:10pm by Jan Cobb
1 3,687 Last Post 21st Apr, 2008 at 9:26pm
By: Jan Cobb
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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 18th Nov, 2011 at 10:20am by Alan Shield
1 5,786 Last Post 19th Nov, 2011 at 2:06pm
By: Alan Shield
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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 19th Feb, 2013 at 2:28pm by Jan Cobb
1 17,588 Last Post 20th Feb, 2013 at 9:35pm
By: Nigel Woodger
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Ministerial Statement - ASACS Basing Study
The Minister for the Armed Forces (Mr. Bob Ainsworth) 28 Oct 08:
I am able to inform the House today of the outcome of the Royal Air Force study that has been undertaken to consider the future b...

Started 29th Oct, 2008 at 8:17am by Nick Loveday
1 3,789 Last Post 29th Oct, 2008 at 8:58am
By: Jan Cobb
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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 8th Apr, 2013 at 4:31pm by Nick Loveday
1 5,059 Last Post 16th Nov, 2013 at 12:12am
By: Chris Morshead - Ex Member
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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 6th Jan, 2015 at 4:13pm by Tim Willbond
1 2,907 Last Post 7th Jan, 2015 at 12:57pm
By: Jan Cobb
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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 16th Nov, 2008 at 10:04pm by jrbell (Guest)
1 3,516 Last Post 16th Nov, 2008 at 10:17pm
By: Mike Clarke
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Petition to save Bentley Priory
The petition to Downing Street to save the ground floor of Bentley Priory from the property development has just come to my attention.  The deadline is the 25th April and I wondered if anyone else wou...

Started 23rd Apr, 2009 at 3:33pm by Sue Gillott
12 19,703 Last Post 24th May, 2011 at 7:27pm
By: Kirsty (Guest)
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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 11th May, 2008 at 8:33pm by Malcolm Barrass (Guest)
13 17,073 Last Post 8th Mar, 2011 at 3:57pm
By: Margaret Triplow (Guest)
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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 12th Mar, 2007 at 2:01pm by Alec Trevett
10 17,324 Last Post 6th Aug, 2010 at 9:26am
By: Steve Morson
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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 23rd Dec, 2009 at 8:46am by Nigel Woodger (Guest)
0 7,177 Last Post 23rd Dec, 2009 at 8:46am
By: Nigel Woodger (Guest)
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RAF Buchan Domestic Site - Mid 60's
A couple of photos of RAF Buchan Domestic Site courtesy of a friendly PR9

Started 13th Dec, 2010 at 9:36pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)
10 16,192 Last Post 8th Jan, 2012 at 9:16pm
By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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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 24th Jan, 2011 at 8:17am by Nick Loveday
0 3,106 Last Post 24th Jan, 2011 at 8:17am
By: Nick Loveday
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MR NORMAN LAMB MP TO RE-OPEN RADAR MUSEUM 26 MAR
Mr Norman Lamb MP is to perform the re-opening of The Royal Air Force Air Defence Radar Museum near Horning at a VIP ceremony on Saturday 26 March. This reopening follows a period of refurbishment to ...

Started 18th Mar, 2011 at 9:10am by Nick Loveday
0 2,350 Last Post 18th Mar, 2011 at 9:10am
By: Nick Loveday
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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 28th Sep, 2011 at 9:36am by Nick Loveday
0 3,120 Last Post 28th Sep, 2011 at 9:36am
By: Nick Loveday
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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 14th Sep, 2010 at 2:08pm by Nick Loveday
0 14,809 Last Post 14th Sep, 2010 at 2:08pm
By: Nick Loveday
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CPI - RPI - your pension!
There is an e-petition running to try to force a return to RPI for indexing our pensions. If you want to sign-up go to:
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/1535
There needs to be 100 0...

Started 5th Sep, 2011 at 3:41pm by Richard Jenner
0 2,957 Last Post 5th Sep, 2011 at 3:41pm
By: Richard Jenner
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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 28th May, 2008 at 10:28pm by Keith John Bass (Guest)
0 2,983 Last Post 28th May, 2008 at 10:28pm
By: Keith John Bass (Guest)
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War, Trauma and Military Experience - A Dissertation Survey
I have been asked to assist in the publication of a survey that might be relevant to many FCA members and, indeed, to many others who are not members of the FCA. The survey is available at https://...

Started 3rd Jun, 2015 at 10:07pm by Jan Cobb
1 2,966 Last Post 10th Jun, 2015 at 12:09pm
By: Dave Lowry
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“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 20th Sep, 2010 at 12:00pm by Nick Loveday
0 2,599 Last Post 20th Sep, 2010 at 12:00pm
By: Nick Loveday
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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 11th Jul, 2010 at 4:28pm by Richard Jenner
1 4,264 Last Post 11th Jul, 2010 at 7:11pm
By: Jan Cobb
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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 23rd Aug, 2012 at 7:08pm by Richard Jenner
9 11,450 Last Post 4th Sep, 2012 at 3:08pm
By: Joe Marsden
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Christmas No 1
Dear moderator,
I apologise for this presumptuously inappropriate use of your website, but I desire to crave a boon.
Might I urge all of your membership to rush to the cybermalls and downloa...

Started 18th Dec, 2008 at 11:26am by Robin Heaney (Guest)
9 12,225 Last Post 12th Jan, 2009 at 1:46pm
By: Mike Good
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The Silent Killer - Ovarian Cancer
Hi All
Some of you may or may not know that Elenore has been suffering from Ovarian Cancer for two or more years. Currently, she is in the middle of her fifth session of chemotherapy. Typical of ...

Started 9th May, 2010 at 2:57pm by Dave Lowry
8 11,068 Last Post 20th May, 2011 at 12:01pm
By: Dave Lowry
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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 21st Apr, 2010 at 8:02am by Nick Loveday
8 13,583 Last Post 1st Feb, 2011 at 5:42pm
By: Les Barrett (Guest)
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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 27th Jan, 2008 at 11:20pm by Jan Cobb
8 15,725 Last Post 3rd Jun, 2010 at 3:42pm
By: Ken Ashton (Guest)
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Can anyone help the ADRM out?
The RAF Air Defence Radar Museum is just trying to track down dates and wondered if anyone knew when the S259 (Type 95) Radars were finally withdrawn from the Falklands? They have photos of the Closin...

Started 19th Dec, 2013 at 9:26pm by Nick Loveday
8 17,197 Last Post 21st May, 2014 at 9:53pm
By: Dave Todd
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Fighter Directing Tenders
I am a retired RAF radar technician and worked on radars T7 to T87. The history of radar in the BoB and after is pretty well known but I was unaware that radar played a part in the D-Day landings in N...

Started 10th May, 2009 at 12:18am by John Langcake (Guest)
8 15,119 Last Post 26th Oct, 2010 at 7:01pm
By: Richard Jenner
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Patrington Reminiscences
http://www.raffca.org.uk/php/index.php?page=the-lightning
I've not visited the FCA website for some time, and consequently have only recently read Kelvin Holmes' excellent piece on 'Controlling t...

Started 28th Jul, 2008 at 8:03pm by Simon Pollock
7 13,653 Last Post 17th Nov, 2011 at 6:15pm
By: Alan Shield
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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 19th Aug, 2009 at 10:51pm by Grant Grafton
8 11,746 Last Post 5th Jan, 2010 at 8:35am
By: Dave Lowry
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Unknown Object - Anyone recognise this?
Now and again (well, quite often really!) details of a strange object are sent to us at the ADRM to ID.  Often we can come up with something but, occasionally, we are stumped.  Please do have a quick ...

Started 3rd Dec, 2012 at 11:25am by Chris Morshead (Ex Member)
7 9,715 Last Post 16th Nov, 2013 at 12:01am
By: Chris Morshead - Ex Member
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91SU/Saxa Vord - Equipment in the early days
Should any of the oldies be interested I've just put out a piece about Saxa in the early days:
http://ahistoryofrafsaxavord.blogspot.com/2012/03/equipment-at-91-signals-unit-r...

Started 5th Mar, 2012 at 10:35pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)
7 8,504 Last Post 17th Mar, 2012 at 9:19am
By: Steve Morson
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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 20th Nov, 2011 at 9:19am by Alan Shield
7 15,284 Last Post 23rd Nov, 2011 at 8:04am
By: Alan Shield
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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 12th Jul, 2011 at 7:46pm by Greg (Guest)
7 12,054 Last Post 10th Aug, 2011 at 5:06am
By: Andy Bentley (Guest)
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A 'Must Watch' for Fighter Controllers and Aerospace Batttle Managers
Castles in the Sky (featuring the early work at Bawdsey) due to be shown next Thursday 4 Sep 14 on BBC2  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04gnhv7. Chris Morshead of the Air Defence Radar Museum was in...

Started 29th Aug, 2014 at 3:12pm by Stuart McCullouch
6 8,322 Last Post 12th Sep, 2014 at 9:12am
By: Mike Clarke
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A Battle of Britain press release mentioning Fighter Controllers!
I was pleased to see the paragraph in the linked news story that mentioned the role of Fighter Controllers in the Battle of Britain:
http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive.cfm?storyid=897DACD3-114...

Started 22nd Sep, 2008 at 7:03pm by Richard Jenner
6 7,832 Last Post 19th Feb, 2009 at 10:10pm
By: RvG (Guest)
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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 5th Jun, 2011 at 8:45pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)
6 7,979 Last Post 7th Jun, 2011 at 10:09am
By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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Can you identify these Personalities
Memories for some perhaps?

Started 1st Dec, 2011 at 11:20am by Alan Shield
5 8,690 Last Post 3rd Jun, 2013 at 2:41pm
By: Alan Shield
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Can anyone lend me a fiver?

Started 8th Jun, 2012 at 12:34am by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)
5 7,347 Last Post 29th Jun, 2012 at 11:05am
By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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Key or Humorous Events in the AD 'world' - can you help?
The RAF Air Defence Radar Museum is looking to collate key happenings in the Air Defence (AD) world which underline the importance of AD and, in particular, any happenings or events which were a bit o...

Started 20th Mar, 2014 at 12:16pm by Nick Loveday
0 3,992 Last Post 20th Mar, 2014 at 12:16pm
By: Nick Loveday
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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 19th Sep, 2012 at 11:40am by Nick Loveday
0 4,902 Last Post 19th Sep, 2012 at 11:40am
By: Nick Loveday
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Congratulations to the ADRM....again!!
Congratulations to Doug Robb and his Team of dedicated volunteers and supporters who have succeeded in getting the Air Defence Radar Museum (ADRM) selected as a finalist in the Regional Awards for Exc...

Started 15th Sep, 2008 at 9:24am by Nick Loveday
4 6,061 Last Post 24th Oct, 2008 at 9:46am
By: Mike Clarke
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Mr Alan Clark - Retirement
Dear All,
[IMAGE]
All those who have served at, or visited, RAF Boulmer, will wish to be aware that Mr Alan Clark has decided to hang up his boots as the Officers’ Mess Manager here at Boulmer, after a t...

Started 20th May, 2014 at 8:41pm by Paul Atkinson
0 2,614 Last Post 20th May, 2014 at 8:41pm
By: Paul Atkinson
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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 27th Oct, 2008 at 10:47am by Dave Lowry
4 5,287 Last Post 22nd May, 2009 at 5:54am
By: Jan Cobb
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Madalena - Still Pumping Out Wigglies
Dear All
Just got back from a short family holiday in Malta (first time back there since detachments back in the early 70s with Plez, Wally Makepiece and Paul Barber). Went to visit the old RAF M...

Started 6th Jun, 2011 at 11:40am by Alec Trevett
4 8,369 Last Post 21st Feb, 2014 at 8:57pm
By: Francis-Xavier Zarb
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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 15th Jun, 2008 at 1:40pm by Nigel Woodger (Guest)
4 6,118 Last Post 21st Jun, 2008 at 8:43am
By: Nigel Woodger (Guest)
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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 6th Oct, 2010 at 7:51pm by Martin O'Carroll
0 2,755 Last Post 6th Oct, 2010 at 7:51pm
By: Martin O'Carroll
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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 18th Nov, 2008 at 3:48pm by Jan Cobb
0 2,712 Last Post 18th Nov, 2008 at 3:48pm
By: Jan Cobb
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Ex SHETRAD ATC Controller
Here is another face from Saxa Vord (ATC = SHETRAD) He was there with me in 1979 or 1980 but I can't remember his name. Does anyone know?

Started 5th Dec, 2011 at 5:31am by Steve Morson
4 6,383 Last Post 4th Sep, 2012 at 12:24pm
By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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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 28th Aug, 2010 at 1:32pm by Mick Ryan (Guest)
0 3,232 Last Post 28th Aug, 2010 at 1:32pm
By: Mick Ryan (Guest)
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Recollections
I served at Boulmer in the 1980's whilst waiting for Nimrod AEW(ha ha). I am now engaged in writing a private memoir, not for publication, and would appreciate hearing from any former colleagues who m...

Started 22nd Feb, 2008 at 8:47pm by Bob Harriman(ex-MAEOp) (Guest)
4 6,442 Last Post 7th Aug, 2008 at 11:44am
By: Tony Pleasant - Ex Member
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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 14th Dec, 2009 at 6:08pm by adam (Guest)
4 8,996 Last Post 4th Jan, 2010 at 8:31pm
By: Adam (Guest)
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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 8th Dec, 2009 at 3:43pm by Hilary A Whiteway
3 6,341 Last Post 9th Dec, 2009 at 5:05pm
By: Phelpsy
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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 7th Nov, 2009 at 6:41pm by Dave Lowry
3 16,061 Last Post 17th Feb, 2010 at 5:55pm
By: Mel Clegg - Ex Member
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Bunkers
I was in discussion with Mike Tippen about bunkers we had known (!)at the Xmas Bash and mentioned the Subterranea Britannica web-site - the link is here for those interested:
http://www.subbrit.o...

Started 22nd Dec, 2008 at 2:51pm by Richard Jenner
3 4,320 Last Post 27th Nov, 2009 at 9:39am
By: Benjamin Oldcorn (Guest)
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For those who have served at Buchan...
Open this link for details of a new memorial:
http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive.cfm?storyid=28CF5A55-5056-A318-A83FD0541A2B1D...
Richard Jenner

Started 8th Oct, 2009 at 7:55am by Richard Jenner
3 9,537 Last Post 5th Sep, 2011 at 4:51pm
By: Paul Martin (Guest)
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Open Invite to Paddy Stevens' Retirement Party Mk III - 19 Jun 08 - London
Due to the outstanding success  Smiley 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 27th May, 2008 at 8:03am by Nick Loveday
0 2,796 Last Post 27th May, 2008 at 8:03am
By: Nick Loveday
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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 8th Dec, 2011 at 7:45am by Richard Jenner
3 5,388 Last Post 15th Dec, 2011 at 8:34am
By: Richard Jenner
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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 6th Sep, 2010 at 8:23am by Richard Jenner
1 5,106 Last Post 6th Sep, 2010 at 8:33am
By: Richard Jenner
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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 5th Nov, 2010 at 11:27pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)
1 4,631 Last Post 9th Apr, 2011 at 9:02pm
By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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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 8th Aug, 2012 at 11:06pm by Dave Lowry
2 7,744 Last Post 9th Aug, 2012 at 9:00am
By: Mike Clarke
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Past USAF/RAF Exchange Officer
I was fortunate enough to have been selected to serve with the RAF at RAF Patrington from mid-1970 until mid 1973. I found your site while searching google earth for RAF Patrington. I think that it is...

Started 21st Sep, 2011 at 5:46pm by Ben Hardin (guest) (Guest)
3 5,722 Last Post 16th Nov, 2011 at 1:48pm
By: Alan Shield
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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 28th Sep, 2013 at 2:24pm by Pete Smith
3 5,272 Last Post 28th Sep, 2013 at 7:27pm
By: Pete Smith
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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 4th Jan, 2009 at 4:36pm by John Platt (Guest)
2 4,475 Last Post 28th Nov, 2009 at 5:28pm
By: John Platt (Guest)
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Late News - 'Snarler' Tottman To Retire! Act Now
Nicky Loveday has asked me to post this message:
    "[i]It seems that Snarler is soon to celebrate his first day of 'official freedom' from the Service ... very soon! ... and, although sho...

Started 10th May, 2011 at 4:36pm by Jan Cobb
1 3,693 Last Post 12th May, 2011 at 10:45am
By: Nick Loveday
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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 6th Sep, 2008 at 9:11am by V Good (Guest)
2 3,326 Last Post 12th Sep, 2009 at 1:21pm
By: Vicky Good (Guest)
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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 22nd Sep, 2010 at 8:07am by Nick Loveday
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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 18th Jan, 2010 at 6:26pm by Kerry Walsh
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Christmas Function 19 Dec 08
Hi All, just a short reminder that takers for the Christmas function should have their forms and cheques to me by 19th Nov.  So far we are only 7 attending - should be cheap booze with the subsidy ava...

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