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Wanted - RAF Uniform for use in exhibition of Saxa Vord With reference to the posting concerning the Red Star Board, we are looking for a uniform to put on display with the exhibition, so if anyone has one they no longer need or would be prepared to long t... Started 22^nd Feb, 2010 at 9:25pm by Aaron Foord (Guest)	0	3,263	22^nd Feb, 2010 at 9:25pm By: Aaron Foord (Guest)
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	8,996	4^th Jan, 2010 at 8:31pm By: Adam (Guest)
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	5,299	19^th Mar, 2013 at 10:35am By: Al Burrell
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	5,786	19^th Nov, 2011 at 2:06pm By: Alan Shield
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	15,284	23^rd Nov, 2011 at 8:04am By: Alan Shield
Can you identify these Personalities Memories for some perhaps? Started 1^st Dec, 2011 at 11:20am by Alan Shield	5	8,690	3^rd Jun, 2013 at 2:41pm By: Alan Shield
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	17,324	6^th Aug, 2010 at 9:26am By: Steve Morson
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 6^th Jun, 2011 at 11:40am by Alec Trevett	4	8,369	21^st Feb, 2014 at 8:57pm By: Francis-Xavier Zarb
Red Arrows & The Olympics - Petition Subject: Fw: Support the Red Arrows if you feel able. (Petition Only) What is the country coming too?................. Hi all You might wish to sign up to this one The world-famous... Started 9^th Oct, 2007 at 9:06am by Alec Trevett	13	14,297	24^th Sep, 2008 at 8:56pm By: Mike Clarke
Looking for interviewees for research on radar and the RAP My name is Dr Alison Williams and I’m a geography researcher working at Newcastle University. I'm working on a project called the Geographies of Military Airspaces. In this I’m investigating how UK ai... Started 11^th Nov, 2010 at 11:11am by Alison Williams (Guest)	0	2,542	11^th Nov, 2010 at 11:11am By: Alison Williams (Guest)
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 21^st Sep, 2011 at 5:46pm by Ben Hardin (guest) (Guest)	3	5,722	16^th Nov, 2011 at 1:48pm By: Alan Shield
A Little Note of Appreciation Call it fate if you like but there I was, Google-ing away, searching for some totally unrelated information for my job, and up popped this website. And what a hefty kick in the synapses and the few ch... Started 10^th May, 2011 at 6:42am by Bernie O'Neill (Guest)	2	4,221	23^rd May, 2011 at 8:44am By: Jan Cobb
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 22^nd Feb, 2008 at 8:47pm by Bob Harriman(ex-MAEOp) (Guest)	4	6,441	7^th Aug, 2008 at 11:44am By: Tony Pleasant - Ex Member
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	2,826	2^nd Oct, 2010 at 6:59pm By: Chris Knapman
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 3^rd Dec, 2012 at 11:25am by Chris Morshead (Ex Member)	7	9,715	16^th Nov, 2013 at 12:01am By: Chris Morshead - Ex Member
Whereabouts of the TPS-43 I was wondering if anyone could help with a question that has come my way. This came to me via the FCO of all places and relates to a TPS-43 Radar captured on the Falklands from the Argentineans and ... Started 2^nd Nov, 2012 at 11:10am by Chris Morshead (Ex Member)	0	7,612	2^nd Nov, 2012 at 11:10am By: Chris Morshead - Ex Member
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 9^th May, 2010 at 2:57pm by Dave Lowry	8	11,068	20^th May, 2011 at 12:01pm By: Dave Lowry
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	5,287	22^nd May, 2009 at 5:54am By: Jan Cobb
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	16,061	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	7,744	9^th Aug, 2012 at 9:00am By: Mike Clarke
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	10,066	3^rd Dec, 2012 at 10:37pm By: Bernie O'Neill
Veterans Railcard - Coming Soon The following link may be of interest: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.veterans-r.... Started 6^th Sep, 2020 at 5:58pm by Dave Lowry	0	1,581	6^th Sep, 2020 at 5:58pm By: Dave Lowry
Air Defence Radar Museum - S600 Radar Control Cabin At the ADRM, RRH Neatishead, we have the Marconi S600 Transportable Radar and its Equipment Cabin on display. It has historical significance as it was the radar that was taken down to the South Atlant... Started 11^th Dec, 2015 at 7:27am by Dave Lowry	0	4,738	11^th Dec, 2015 at 7:27am By: Dave Lowry
ADRM, RRH Neatishead – Friends Day - Sat 19 September 2015 I attended the ADRM Friends Day as the FCA Museums Liaison Member, a ‘Friend’ and as a newly appointed Trustee. As the Manager, Beth Condie, and a number of Board of Trustees are new, its organisation... Started 24^th Sep, 2015 at 7:57pm by Dave Lowry	0	2,098	24^th Sep, 2015 at 7:57pm By: Dave Lowry
Hot Jets Cold War I've just received this message from Richard Norris of the Lightning Preservation Group based at Bruntingthorpe in Leicestershire. "........ After several months of waiting we finally have a dat... Started 7^th Nov, 2013 at 9:36am by Dave Lowry	0	3,621	7^th Nov, 2013 at 9:36am By: Dave Lowry
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	2,866	22^nd Sep, 2015 at 7:52pm By: Richard Jenner
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	5,009	21^st Nov, 2013 at 10:52pm By: Nick Loveday
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	3,294	27^th Oct, 2011 at 12:43pm By: Don Adams (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	2,917	20^th Sep, 2010 at 10:23am By: George Keith
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	16,190	8^th Jan, 2012 at 9:16pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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 5^th Mar, 2012 at 10:35pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	7	8,503	17^th Mar, 2012 at 9:19am By: Steve Morson
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	7,979	7^th Jun, 2011 at 10:09am By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
Can anyone lend me a fiver? http://www.sva-auctions.co.uk/html/Lots/June2012/lot18_details.html Started 8^th Jun, 2012 at 12:34am by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	5	7,347	29^th Jun, 2012 at 11:05am By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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	4,631	9^th Apr, 2011 at 9:02pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
Red Star Intercepts from Saxa Pat Goulborn has kindly sent me a picture of a Badger taken during an intercept he controlled from Saxa in 1971. I wondered if there were similar (Saxa) photos out there I could get copies of. If enou... Started 17^th Mar, 2013 at 5:52pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	2	4,553	11^th Apr, 2013 at 8:04pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
A Bit of Radar History - AES4 Early days - but I hope to do a bit on the first site on Unst in the next few months: http://ahistoryofrafsaxavord.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/admiralty-experimental-stati... Started 1^st Jul, 2012 at 11:38pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	2	4,280	5^th Jul, 2012 at 9:19pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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	21,365	7^th Jun, 2012 at 4:45pm By: Phelpsy
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	5,121	10^th Aug, 2011 at 11:20am By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
Request for Information/Pictures - Saxa Vord As some of you are aware I have been publishing material on the history of Saxa on a blogsite - http://ahistoryofrafsaxavord.blogspot.com/ I have been lucky enough to receive significant help ... Started 30^th Mar, 2010 at 7:38pm by Gordon Carle (Guest)	0	2,942	30^th Mar, 2010 at 7:38pm By: Gordon Carle (Guest)
Saxa R101 - Shetland Radar Don't know if anyone can help. The pic was in the Shetland Times in 1979. It is supposed to be Shetland Radar in the R101. However, it's a "posed" photo. Initial research suggests: Nearest is an ... Started 3^rd Nov, 2011 at 11:31pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	14	19,930	1^st Jul, 2013 at 11:39pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
IFF MkIII - Saxa Vord I'm trying to find out more about the IFF MkIII at Saxa. The building and foundations were constructed, whether or not the mast & aerial were erected I have still to discover. Something was installed ... Started 23^rd Feb, 2012 at 11:19pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	0	2,977	23^rd Feb, 2012 at 11:19pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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	2,436	14^th Apr, 2012 at 10:17pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
Air Ministry Experimental Station (AMES) 713 – LORAN on Unst Just in case anyone suffers from insomnia - some more WWII RAF history here: http://ahistoryofrafsaxavord.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/air-ministry-experimental-st... Started 2^nd Jun, 2013 at 12:04am by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	0	3,619	2^nd Jun, 2013 at 12:04am By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
Saxa Vord 70's - Help with Identity Looking for help for my Saxa Blog. This photo came from Kelvin Holmes & shows the C&R Evaulation team (Trappers/became ADGEEB) arriving on Unst in early to mid 70's. The guys in civvies - Roy Bullers,... Started 30^th May, 2011 at 10:22pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	9	13,693	9^th Aug, 2011 at 2:08pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
Saxa Vord Myths The unedited version. The ADRM published a shorter version in their last newsletter - for those of you of a "certain age" http://ahistoryofrafsaxavord.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/type-80-at-saxa-vord-... Started 2^nd Mar, 2014 at 12:29pm by Gordon Carle (Ex Member)	0	3,570	2^nd Mar, 2014 at 12:29pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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	2,967	11^th Sep, 2012 at 10:23pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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	3,069	30^th Jan, 2013 at 3:39pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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	11,746	5^th Jan, 2010 at 8:35am By: Dave Lowry
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	12,054	10^th Aug, 2011 at 5:06am By: Andy Bentley (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	6,341	9^th Dec, 2009 at 5:05pm By: Phelpsy
For Lightning Buffs While scanning in my parents photo archive I came across this of a diamond nine of Lightnings. My guess is that it was a Farnborough Air Show of either 1960 or 1961 Started 2^nd Jan, 2011 at 1:37pm by Ian Fish	15	15,284	10^th Feb, 2011 at 12:46pm By: Kelvin (Guest)
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	7,277	19^th Oct, 2009 at 7:48pm By: Jan Cobb
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	3,686	21^st Apr, 2008 at 9:26pm By: Jan Cobb
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	17,586	20^th Feb, 2013 at 9:35pm By: Nigel Woodger
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 3^rd Jun, 2015 at 10:07pm by Jan Cobb	1	2,965	10^th Jun, 2015 at 12:09pm By: Dave Lowry
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	15,722	3^rd Jun, 2010 at 3:42pm By: Ken Ashton (Guest)
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	2,712	18^th Nov, 2008 at 3:48pm By: Jan Cobb
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 10^th May, 2011 at 4:36pm by Jan Cobb	1	3,693	12^th May, 2011 at 10:45am By: Nick Loveday
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	4,383	9^th Sep, 2009 at 3:35pm By: Phelpsy
AGM 2008 - Minutes All those members with an email address should already have received a message with the link to the minutes on the website. If you haven't received that email and are registered on this Message Board,... Started 18^th Jun, 2008 at 5:02pm by Jan Cobb	0	2,957	18^th Jun, 2008 at 5:02pm By: Jan Cobb
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	25,616	23^rd Mar, 2010 at 7:41pm By: Jan Cobb
Shop Window FCA Shop now Open For Business - Members Only - so please log in first! FCA Members who are not registered on this site should send a 'PM to Administrator' (see above) to request registration. Logged-... Started 10^th Sep, 2008 at 12:43pm by Jan Cobb	0	2,550	10^th Sep, 2008 at 12:43pm By: Jan Cobb
Engineers' Walk 2009 Dates and details - and links to the Admin Order - are available within the Members Area; please log in to gain access. 1. The complete Admin Order, including 4 Annexes. 2. The Admin Order; main pages only.... Started 18^th Aug, 2009 at 1:59pm by Jan Cobb	0	2,625	18^th Aug, 2009 at 1:59pm By: Jan Cobb
News on allocation of squadron numberplates https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/two-historic-raf-squadron-numberplates-are-... Great news: Boulmer CRC badged 19 Sqn RAF(U) Swanwick badged 78 Sqn Started 7^th May, 2021 at 3:21pm by John Booth	0	1,722	7^th May, 2021 at 3:21pm By: John Booth
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 10^th May, 2009 at 12:18am by John Langcake (Guest)	8	15,119	26^th Oct, 2010 at 7:01pm By: Richard Jenner
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	4,475	28^th Nov, 2009 at 5:28pm By: John Platt (Guest)
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	3,515	16^th Nov, 2008 at 10:17pm By: Mike Clarke
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	32,074	14^th Dec, 2023 at 4:56pm By: Hilary A Whiteway
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	2,982	28^th May, 2008 at 10:28pm By: Keith John Bass (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	3,347	20^th May, 2011 at 11:17am By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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	29,872	16^th Apr, 2015 at 7:54am By: Tony Pleasant - Ex Member
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	3,775	15^th Jan, 2010 at 9:13am By: Pete Scott - Ex Member
Oxenhope Moor & Danby Beacon I have an interest in WWII and Cold War RAF communications and radionavigation systems, and have heard that RAF Oxenhope Moor was a GEE station until its closure in 1970. (It was listed in Flight Int... Started 1^st Feb, 2011 at 5:35pm by Les Barrett (Guest)	1	6,176	24^th Apr, 2011 at 10:51pm By: Graham (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	17,072	8^th Mar, 2011 at 3:57pm By: Margaret Triplow (Guest)
HELP LOCATING MK3 GREY/BLUE AIRCREW JACKETS? Hi, I was wondering if anybody has or knows were to locate any grey/blue MK3 aircrew jacket (s) circa 1960-69? they have the old RAF reference number 22C/2574. If any body has any information on these... Started 21^st Sep, 2009 at 2:57am by marcus knightingale (Guest)	0	3,282	21^st Sep, 2009 at 2:57am By: marcus knightingale (Guest)

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