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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	35,786	14^th Dec, 2023 at 4:56pm By: Hilary A Whiteway
When did the RAF/NATO start using the ID Zombie? Does anyone know when 'we' and/or NATO started identifying a 'potential hostile track' as a Zombie? Did it pre-date the Cold War? Grateful for any thoughts/info Nicky Started 10^th Jun, 2015 at 8:17pm by Nick Loveday	2	4,104	15^th Jun, 2015 at 10:05am By: Richard Jenner
RAFA AirMail Magazine Apr 2015 Check out this month's Airmail Magazine from the Royal Air Forces Association! It has 5 pages telling the story of the creation of the Fighter Control Specialisation during 1940 and has personal ... Started 10^th Apr, 2015 at 2:11pm by Nick Loveday	2	4,422	14^th Apr, 2015 at 9:56am By: Nick Loveday
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	9,294	21^st Feb, 2014 at 8:57pm By: Francis-Xavier Zarb
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	5,953	28^th Sep, 2013 at 7:27pm By: Pete Smith
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	12,922	4^th Sep, 2012 at 3:08pm By: Joe Marsden
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 5^th Dec, 2011 at 5:31am by Steve Morson	4	7,178	4^th Sep, 2012 at 12:24pm 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	4,872	5^th Jul, 2012 at 9:19pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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	5,356	23^rd Apr, 2012 at 7:26am By: Jan Cobb
Nominate Your Favourite RAF Charity The search engine Bing would like to invite you to nominate worthy causes and charities that you feel should be showcased and they’ll pick one to appear on their Homepage at the end of each month.<br ... Started 24^th Jan, 2012 at 10:17pm by Nick Loveday	2	4,661	25^th Jan, 2012 at 5:43am By: Tony Pleasant - 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	22,908	8^th Jan, 2012 at 9:16pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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	3,298	5^th Sep, 2011 at 3:41pm By: Richard Jenner
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	5,638	10^th Aug, 2011 at 11:20am By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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	4,751	23^rd May, 2011 at 8:44am By: Jan Cobb
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	12,363	20^th May, 2011 at 12:01pm By: Dave Lowry
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	19,701	26^th Oct, 2010 at 7:01pm By: Richard Jenner
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	4,815	17^th Sep, 2010 at 4:43pm By: Jan Cobb
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	17,655	14^th Sep, 2010 at 2:08pm By: Nick Loveday
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	19,149	6^th Aug, 2010 at 9:26am By: Steve Morson
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	17,922	3^rd Jun, 2010 at 3:42pm By: Ken Ashton (Guest)
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	13,372	5^th Jan, 2010 at 8:35am By: Dave Lowry
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	9,832	4^th Jan, 2010 at 8:31pm By: Adam (Guest)
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	5,135	28^th Nov, 2009 at 5:28pm By: John Platt (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	7,744	19^th Oct, 2009 at 7:48pm By: Jan Cobb
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	3,923	12^th Sep, 2009 at 1:21pm By: Vicky Good (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	4,899	9^th Sep, 2009 at 3:35pm By: Phelpsy
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	3,095	15^th Aug, 2009 at 2:30pm By: Mick Davies (Guest)
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	3,990	15^th Aug, 2009 at 11:04am By: Mark Henderson (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	6,122	22^nd May, 2009 at 5:54am By: Jan Cobb
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 18^th Dec, 2008 at 11:26am by Robin Heaney (Guest)	9	13,564	12^th Jan, 2009 at 1:46pm By: Mike Good
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 15^th Sep, 2008 at 9:24am by Nick Loveday	4	6,829	24^th Oct, 2008 at 9:46am By: Mike Clarke
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	7,293	7^th Aug, 2008 at 11:44am By: Tony Pleasant - Ex Member
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	7,483	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	3,375	24^th Jan, 2011 at 8:17am By: Nick Loveday
Farewell TriStars I expect we've all been involved with the TriStar at some point, and now they've been withdrawn what happens to them? Here's a link to a time-lapse video of one being dismantled at Marshall (Cambridg... Started 15^th Jun, 2014 at 2:35pm by Pete Scott (Ex Member)	2	5,873	19^th Jun, 2014 at 10:18am By: Dave Lowry
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	5,965	19^th Mar, 2013 at 10:35am By: Al Burrell
Airmail July - September 2012 Delighted to see 'Blazing a Trail for Women in the Royal Air Force' on pages 42 - 45 of this quarter's Air Mail (RAFA) magazine. Would the author care to take some credit? Richard Started 14^th Jul, 2012 at 9:14am by Richard Jenner	2	5,499	18^th Jul, 2012 at 6:40pm By: Richard Jenner
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	5,065	11^th Apr, 2013 at 8:04pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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	3,384	28^th Sep, 2011 at 9:36am By: Nick Loveday
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	8,445	9^th Aug, 2012 at 9:00am By: Mike Clarke
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	3,029	18^th Nov, 2008 at 3:48pm By: Jan Cobb
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	4,316	20^th Mar, 2014 at 12:16pm By: Nick Loveday
A little puzzle for you all What connection does Howard W Coxon and fighter control have in common? No prizes for the right answer, just the smugness of being first to get it. I'll give it a while before publishing what I h... Started 23^rd Sep, 2013 at 1:55pm by Pete Smith	8	11,655	28^th Sep, 2013 at 5:05pm By: Mike Clarke
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	6,326	19^th Nov, 2011 at 2:06pm By: Alan Shield
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 19^th Dec, 2013 at 9:26pm by Nick Loveday	8	18,534	21^st May, 2014 at 9:53pm By: Dave Todd
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	13,395	10^th Aug, 2011 at 5:06am By: Andy Bentley (Guest)
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	5,190	19^th Sep, 2012 at 11:40am By: Nick Loveday
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	3,556	28^th Aug, 2010 at 1:32pm By: Mick Ryan (Guest)
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	4,242	5^th Nov, 2008 at 6:28pm By: Mike Good
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	4,198	15^th Jan, 2010 at 9:13am By: Pete Scott - 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	4,212	21^st Apr, 2008 at 9:26pm By: Jan Cobb
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	9,787	17^th Mar, 2012 at 9:19am By: Steve Morson
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	3,870	20^th May, 2011 at 11:17am By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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	15,092	1^st Feb, 2011 at 5:42pm By: Les Barrett (Guest)
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	16,899	23^rd Nov, 2011 at 8:04am By: Alan Shield
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	4,773	11^th Jul, 2010 at 7:11pm By: Jan Cobb
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	2,894	20^th May, 2014 at 8:41pm By: Paul Atkinson
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	3,418	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	5,443	21^st Nov, 2013 at 10:52pm By: Nick Loveday
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	5,094	9^th Apr, 2011 at 9:02pm By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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 28^th Jul, 2008 at 8:03pm by Simon Pollock	7	15,075	17^th Nov, 2011 at 6:15pm By: Alan Shield
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	12,410	16^th Nov, 2013 at 12:01am By: Chris Morshead - Ex Member
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	5,585	6^th Sep, 2010 at 8:33am By: Richard Jenner
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	4,294	29^th Oct, 2008 at 8:58am 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	6,255	13^th Feb, 2014 at 8:24pm By: Francis-Xavier Zarb
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	10,784	3^rd Dec, 2012 at 10:37pm By: Bernie O'Neill
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	3,994	22^nd Sep, 2010 at 8:13am By: Dave Lowry
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	3,123	27^th May, 2008 at 8:03am By: Nick Loveday
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	3,070	6^th Oct, 2010 at 7:51pm By: Martin O'Carroll
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	3,937	16^th Nov, 2008 at 10:17pm By: Mike Clarke
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	19,170	8^th Mar, 2011 at 3:57pm By: Margaret Triplow (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	2,881	20^th Sep, 2010 at 12:00pm By: Nick Loveday
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	4,298	12^th May, 2011 at 10:45am By: Nick Loveday
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	6,178	15^th Dec, 2011 at 8:34am By: Richard Jenner
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	18,743	20^th Feb, 2013 at 9:35pm By: Nigel Woodger

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