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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 23^rd Dec, 2009 at 8:46am by Nigel Woodger (Guest)	0	7,177	23^rd Dec, 2009 at 8:46am By: Nigel Woodger (Guest)
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	3,106	24^th Jan, 2011 at 8:17am By: Nick Loveday
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 18^th Mar, 2011 at 9:10am by Nick Loveday	0	2,350	18^th Mar, 2011 at 9:10am By: Nick Loveday
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	3,120	28^th Sep, 2011 at 9:36am By: Nick Loveday
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	14,808	14^th Sep, 2010 at 2:08pm By: Nick Loveday
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 5^th Sep, 2011 at 3:41pm by Richard Jenner	0	2,957	5^th Sep, 2011 at 3:41pm By: Richard Jenner
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)
“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	2,598	20^th Sep, 2010 at 12:00pm By: Nick Loveday
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 20^th Mar, 2014 at 12:16pm by Nick Loveday	0	3,992	20^th Mar, 2014 at 12:16pm By: Nick Loveday
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	4,902	19^th Sep, 2012 at 11:40am By: Nick Loveday
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 20^th May, 2014 at 8:41pm by Paul Atkinson	0	2,614	20^th May, 2014 at 8:41pm By: Paul Atkinson
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	2,755	6^th Oct, 2010 at 7:51pm By: Martin O'Carroll
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
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	3,231	28^th Aug, 2010 at 1:32pm By: Mick Ryan (Guest)
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	2,796	27^th May, 2008 at 8:03am By: Nick Loveday
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)
Help Please! Policy Development relating to Female Controllers working on the AEW A researcher for KCL is researching a history of women in the RAF (and the Navy). She is interested in the development of policy re female controllers being approved for the AEW in the early 1980s. A... Started 16^th Aug, 2011 at 9:43pm by Nick Loveday	0	2,574	16^th Aug, 2011 at 9:43pm By: Nick Loveday
Appeal for Funds to Sponsor a Commemorative Stained Glass Window at Bentley Priory The role of ‘The Few’- the pilots of Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain - is a very well-known story. Their success is legendary; they were the tip of the spear and often paid the ultimate ... Started 12^th Mar, 2012 at 6:03pm by Nick Loveday	0	2,718	12^th Mar, 2012 at 6:03pm By: Nick Loveday
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
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
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	4,165	13^th Jan, 2014 at 4:35pm By: Richard Jenner
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	3,256	17^th Sep, 2010 at 4:25pm By: Nick Loveday
Red Star ties Does anyone know if you can buy replacement Red Star ties these days? I seem to have lost mine. Alternatively… does anyone have one they wish to sell? Also, I still go to a number of black ... Started 13^th Oct, 2011 at 6:27pm by Steve Morson	0	3,141	13^th Oct, 2011 at 6:27pm By: Steve Morson
Boulmer Lookout Magazine - Latest Edition Missing RAF Boulmer? You can catch up with all the goings on in their Magazine, Lookout....https://cms.raf.mod.uk/rafboulmer/rafcms/mediafiles/B24D4FCA_5056_A318_A83DE8FF1... ....and ther... Started 29^th Sep, 2014 at 10:39am by Nick Loveday	0	3,184	29^th Sep, 2014 at 10:39am By: Nick Loveday
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
URGENT: BBC Coast looking for WWII Radar Veterans BBC Coast is looking for British ' WWII radar veterans' who have experience of radar in France or Germany to travel to the Wurzburg radar site/Museum in Douvres during the first week of October (trave... Started 12^th Sep, 2013 at 9:51am by Nick Loveday	0	4,284	12^th Sep, 2013 at 9:51am By: Nick Loveday
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
Thanks to John and Yvonne Stocker Just a quick note to say thanks to John and Yvonne who were our guests for the "Pleasant two days in the Dales". A good time appeared to be had by all. Thanks to you both and let's hope the auction ... Started 30^th Sep, 2010 at 4:35pm by Tony Pleasant (Ex Member)	0	2,496	30^th Sep, 2010 at 4:35pm By: Tony Pleasant - Ex Member
TV Programme of interest to the RAF - 3 Jul 2100 BBC2 - Coast Sunday 3 Jul BBC2 2100hrs - Coast Join Nick Crane and the Coast team when they visit the Inner and Outer Hebrides of Scotland and discover how the Royal Air Force has operated the Remote Radar He... Started 30^th Jun, 2011 at 4:50pm by Nick Loveday	0	2,735	30^th Jun, 2011 at 4:50pm By: Nick Loveday
More Success for the ADRM! Congratulations to the ADRM - Dougie Robb has let me know that the Museum has, once again, been selected as a finalist in the Regional Enjoy England Awards for Excellence. The 'Oscars' type evening is... Started 8^th Sep, 2009 at 12:46pm by Nick Loveday	0	2,648	8^th Sep, 2009 at 12:46pm By: Nick Loveday
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
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)
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)
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
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	2,604	2^nd Mar, 2012 at 12:36pm By: Tim Willbond
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
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)
Chris Knapman's Moment of Fame.....or one of them..... For all those of you who missed RAF Fylingdales' and Gp Capt Knapman's starring role on Sky News yesterday..... http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Secret-Anti-Spying-System-Protecting-Br... Started 30^th Dec, 2008 at 3:19pm by Nick Loveday	0	3,438	30^th Dec, 2008 at 3:19pm 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	5,672	22^nd Jan, 2013 at 11:00am By: Stuart McCullouch
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
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
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
National Commemoration Service - 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain You can watch the service held in Westminster Abbey to commemorate and celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain featuring our very own Veteran Members, Patricia Clark (interview 26 minu... Started 21^st Sep, 2015 at 11:57am by Nick Loveday	0	2,042	21^st Sep, 2015 at 11:57am By: Nick Loveday
Scenes of Bentley Priory For those nostalgic for Bentley Priory, tune-in to BBC 2 on Tuesday (times vary) for the Harry & Paul show or check-out i-player http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00v36y1 Lots of background shots ... Started 28^th Oct, 2010 at 7:56am by Richard Jenner	0	2,577	28^th Oct, 2010 at 7:56am By: Richard Jenner
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
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
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
3 Jun 1900-1930 The One Show BBC 1 - showcasing RAF Fylingdales BBC The One Show, Friday 3 June, 1900 will include a 4:30 minute feature film showcasing the work of RAF Fylingdales The work of RAF Fylingdales in North Yorkshire gets a high profile nationa... Started 2^nd Jun, 2011 at 11:32am by Nick Loveday	0	3,902	2^nd Jun, 2011 at 11:32am By: Nick Loveday
Battle of Britain 70th Just found this interesting article (well to me anyway) on the official RAF Battle of Britain web-site. It explains the Fighter Control system employed during the battle: http://www.raf.mod.uk... Started 11^th May, 2010 at 4:47pm by Richard Jenner	0	2,270	11^th May, 2010 at 4:47pm By: Richard Jenner
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
Show your support for the Battle of Britain veterans, the RAF and RAFA A series of ales has been brewed specially by the Wolf Brewery to commemorate ‘The Few’, 2353 young men and women from Great Britain and 574 from overseas, who are officially recognised as having take... Started 12^th Sep, 2010 at 5:51pm by Nick Loveday	0	2,684	12^th Sep, 2010 at 5:51pm By: Nick Loveday
ADRM in the news Nice news article here for the ADRM: http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive/from-the-battle-of-britain-to-the-cold-war-in... Richard Started 20^th May, 2013 at 7:16pm by Richard Jenner	0	3,232	20^th May, 2013 at 7:16pm By: Richard Jenner
Wanted - information on Raymond Percy Oliver I am looking for information on Raymond Percy Oliver. He served as an Officer Cadet with Fighter Control Branch in 1954 and his service number is 2478197. Does anyone know anything about this ma... Started 1^st Apr, 2010 at 9:05pm by Sue Oliver (Guest)	0	2,704	1^st Apr, 2010 at 9:05pm By: Sue Oliver (Guest)
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	3,756	1^st Aug, 2012 at 2:26pm By: Phil Gilbody
Neatishead Reunion 2010 20th Mar in Norwich Ladies and Gentlemen Ian (Growler) Fowler is organising a reunion for former Neatishead personnel on the above date. Location is TBC, so I will post updates as soon as they are available. Started 15^th Aug, 2009 at 2:30pm by Mick Davies (Guest)	0	2,787	15^th Aug, 2009 at 2:30pm By: Mick Davies (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
PROGRAMME OF RAF INTEREST - 13 Apr - BBC1 - 2100hrs BBC MasterChef cook-off at RAF Northolt BBC1 Wednesday 13th April at 9pm Join MasterChef’s John Torode and Gregg Wallace as they take over the Officer’s Mess at RAF Northolt and transport u... Started 11^th Apr, 2011 at 3:28pm by Nick Loveday	0	2,579	11^th Apr, 2011 at 3:28pm By: Nick Loveday
75th Anniversary Celebrations - Photos Matt Cockin and Dinz have kindly sent in their personal photos from the 75th Anniversary celebrations at Bentley Priory 12/13th June so I've created an album on our Facebook page so everyone can see t... Started 15^th Jun, 2015 at 3:07pm by Nick Loveday	0	2,147	15^th Jun, 2015 at 3:07pm By: Nick Loveday
Operation Crossbow On 13th June 1944, the Germans launched their first attacks using the V1 Flying Bomb. At 0425 hours, the first V1 to fall on London hit Grove Road Bridge in Bow; six people were killed. The Ger... Started 12^th Jun, 2014 at 9:30pm by Nick Loveday	0	2,663	12^th Jun, 2014 at 9:30pm By: Nick Loveday
S/L WG Curtin OBE, WW2 Controller Ops 11Gp (Hornchurch & Debden) & 83 Gp (483 GCC) I am currently researching the WW 2 experiences of my grandfather S/L W.G. Curtin O.B.E who worked as a fighter controller in 11 group at Hornchurch (1939-41), Debden (1941-43) and then 483 GCC betwee... Started 4^th Oct, 2011 at 1:55pm by Simon Curtin (Guest)	0	2,815	4^th Oct, 2011 at 1:55pm By: Simon Curtin (Guest)
Photos from the Christmas Bash 2013 The photo album from the 2013 Christmas Bash at the RAF Club is now on our Facebook page - enjoy!! https://www.facebook.com/raffca There's a lovely one of Lofty and Judy Wetherell..... 8... Started 15^th Dec, 2013 at 9:21am by Nick Loveday	0	3,332	15^th Dec, 2013 at 9:21am 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)
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
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
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	5,795	13^th Feb, 2014 at 8:24pm By: Francis-Xavier Zarb
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	4,349	20^th Feb, 2010 at 12:08pm By: Kerry Walsh
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	3,562	28^th Jan, 2009 at 12:55pm By: Will (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
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
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
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
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 29^th Oct, 2008 at 8:17am by Nick Loveday	1	3,789	29^th Oct, 2008 at 8:58am By: Jan Cobb
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	5,059	16^th Nov, 2013 at 12:12am By: Chris Morshead - Ex Member

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