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RAF Barnham

Hello out there are anyone who was at R.A.F. station Barnham near Thetford Norfolk in 1943 + and knew Allan Coller (a 4x2 !)     

Especially Bob Emery, Joe Fraser or Even sergeant Maddox !!!  Please contact me

Wishing all fellow ex RAF and serving ones all the best of the coming Xmas and New Year


Tom Cooper

I was quartered at RAF Seletar 61-62 , was with Oz army working radio shack at ck2.  I am trying to contact ex RAF mate  Tom Cooper, wife Dot, son Melvin, from that era. Anyone who knew them in UK may be able to help.   Len Eaton    leaton@ecn.net.au    Brisbane,  Australia


Colin Ambrose

Looking for Colin Ambrose. St. Paul's School. Lived in Barnes. Parents had two grocers shops in Kensington in the 1950's early 1960's


Mr Bertram Gostelow 1916-2000 (RAF)

Did anyone serve with my father in North Africa 1942-1946.

rita.stockley@ntlworld.com

Thank you


William Thompson/Thomson

I am looking to try and urgently find information/contact William Thompson/Thomson, born circa 1952, of Scottish decent and joining the navy/air force to be posted RAF Honington at the Barnham Camp Suffolk, England in 1973.  Information greatly received.

Many thanks for your help

Charlie Deakin


Gordon Macdonald

I am trying to find out if any members of my fathers regiment are still around in the UK.  His name is Gordon Macdonald and served in the RAF Regiment 181 then 3 Squadron in Oldenburg, any info appreciated


James Henry Baldwin

I would like to find any family or friends of James Henry Baldwin he was in the R.A.F. between 1949 and 1953. Stationed RAF Sennen and Egypt I don't know where else. He was an LAC and was a driver. I am trying to find out information about him for our family tree. He died in 1964. He came from Enfield Middlesex but settled in Falmouth Cornwall.


Maurice Bright

Hi anybody know of a Maurice Bright who served during the Malayan Emergency in the early 1950s? Am planning an reunion for him If possible? He was in jungle patrol then went on to become Vice with the Police in Singapore. Lived in Blk 151 under Changi Murals 'Last Supper'.

Doris


Derek J W Headon

I was 3011053 Derek J W Headon (Lank) served from  2nd  June 1943 at Padgate - to Blackpool (W/OP) Course - to Compton Bassett (3RS) passed out Jan 1944 and Posted to RAF Lyneham, served as W/OP HF/DF during the run up to D Day.  Played in Goal for Signals Section in the Lyneham 6 a side cup, which we won. Collected a medal from the CO ,  Group Captain Pickhard. Then to 7RS South Kensington for a W/OP MSR Course. Billeted underground in the Science Museum when a V2 took down a row of  buildings  on the other side of the road. Moved to Compton Bassett to finish course. Posted to RAF Leighton Buzzard for work on the circuit, brief visits to Birdlip and Great Whitcombe and back to RAF Bletchley then to RAF Putteridgebury and back to Bletchley as i/c under Flt/Lt Harry Pope of the Release Section for 90(Signals)Group until finally releasing myself on 19th June 1947 via 101 Personnel Dispersal unit at RAF Kirkham.  I should be delighted to hear from anyone that recognises me, especially Harry Pope - G. Murrey Smith who lived at Montrose in Scotland  who worked with me at the Release Section at Bletchley in 1945  and   -  Les' Cooper who lived at Woodford,  or Woodford Green, London.  and was on the W/OP MSR - with me at Compton Bassett in 1944.  The CO at RAF Bletchley in 1945 was Group Captain Passmore and the Admin Officer was Wing Commander Forrest.

Many Thanks - D.J.W. Headon   


RAF CHANGI, SINGAPORE 1958 - 1961

Does anyone know of reunions for RAF/FEAF personnel serving at RAF CHANGI, SINGAPORE 1958 - 1961 who may have during their 'spare time' were voluntary members of the Changi Broadcasting Unit.

peter.bailey42@btinternet.com


 Eric Lainchbury DFC

I am assisting Eric Lainchbury D.F.C. who is 89 and in hospital, to see if any of his chums are still around from 431 Royal Canadian Air Force. He is British and has given me several names of the men who he flew with.

Frankie Guillan (whom he thinks has died), Stanley Morris (who lived in Ontario), Johnny Geddes, Jerry Wilson (who married a De Beer), George Marris (who changed his name)

I apologise for any names spelt incorrectly as well as any incorrect information as I am merely repeating what Eric has told me.

He would be very interested in any info.

Many Thanks,

Leda M Dunn


Derek Francis

Does anybody know the whereabouts of Derek Francis who was a member of Direct Entry 87 Air Signallers course at Royal Air Force Swanton Morley in 1953?


Ross Kelly

I was in the USAF stationed in Germany between 1978 and 1981 with Ross Kelly, his wife was named Yvonne, can anyone help me locate him?

Jerry Tovar

Technical Instructor

Fujitsu Network Communications

Work 972-479-2039

Cell 214-470-5433


Advance Landing Ground Unit

As a member of the Advance Landing Ground Unit that I believe joined force with a detachment of No 3209 Servicing Commandos in India before going first to Meitila, Burma I wonder if you have more information. I still have photographs taken in Saigon and the radio station near the airport. Doubt if many of us are still around

Thanks & Good wishes

Norman Furse


REMEMBERING A RAF (POLISH) AIRCREW

ARSA, the French Association Rhodanienne pour le Souvenir Aerien, very active in the Rhône Valley area, will this time be dedicating a memorial in the village of Chonas l’Amballan (Isère - France) on Saturday, 5 June  2010 at 10:30. It’s 20 miles (32 Kms) south of Lyon RN 7.

The ceremony is to honour the memory of four 301 Squadron airmen who lost their lives on the evening of 27 July 1945. Their twin–engined Vickers Warwick CIII HG 226 crashed into the mountains when returning to North Weald from Athens, Greece. Possible cause: heavy local storm.

We are actively searching for family members and friends to attend the ceremony. Or aircrews from other Polish squadrons with whom these men are known to have flown. They were:

Pilot:      F/Lt Alojzy Ratajczak (Member Guinea Pig Club)

F/Eng :   Sgt  Eugeniusz Kocon

Nav :           F/Sgt Antoni Jan Mikolajczak (A De Havilland Mosquito MkVI combat veteran)

W/Op :   W/O Franciszek Bak

The graves of these young men are side-by-side in the British Military Cemetery near Marseille.

Although 65 years have gone by- and time isn’t on our side- we’ve had the good luck to be in contact with the navigator’s nephew in Warsaw.

So if any readers can come up with whatever information please write to me : Also if you are in the Lyon area on the day, a warm village welcome awaits you.

Brian J. MILLAR,

email : brianmillar<at>wanadoo.fr

Paul Mathevet - © Association Rhodanienne pour le Souvenir aérien  ARSA


Peter Blewitt

A friend of mine Bob Singh currently living in Sydney Australia is trying to locate a Peter Blewitt who in 1968 was a Flight Lieutenant serving in Singapore attached to headquarters land forces, he later returned to Singapore as a Buccaneer pilot. We would be very grateful for any information you could provide.

Kind Regards

John Akerman 


Ivan Brown

I was in the 13th (engines) Cosford how can I get info on this. After Cosford I went to Malaya 54/58

Ivan 1924280

ivanb@slingshot.co.nz  I now live in New Zealand


Corporal Ronald Crane

Does anyone remember my father Corporal Ronald Crane who was a PTI and boxer. He was Bengal champion and won numerous cups whilst serving with RAF regiment in India during WWII. He was stationed in Secunderabad and Calcutta. We would love to hear form you.

Looking to locate and make contact with the following that served with me and were in my entry for apprenticeship at Halton.

Kevin Doyle; Mick Boag; "Tex" Haughton; Alan Philpot; Kevn Arthur; Michael Noonan and Steve Hornby.

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards

Ray Butchart (ex Sgt)


37 Squadron, Malta

I was doing my National Service in 1953 to 1955 (approximately) with 37 Squadron in Malta after training.  I would be interested in hearing from any other ground crew in that Squadron at that time.

Roy Lynch – Tel: 0208 4642040 – email eleanor.lynch<AT>ntlworld.com


Flt Sgt John MacAskill

Does anyone know of my late father F/Sgt John MacAskill?  He trained in Oudtshoorn South Africa, from 31 Aug 1942- 2nd Jan 1943.  He was then with 13 O.T.U Bicester before his first  tour of duty with 98 Squadron 3rd May 1944.

The Aircraft he flew were :-   Anson, Oxford, Blenheim(1V), Boston (IIIA), Mitchell (IID)

It would be lovely if there's anyone still living that flew with him, especially Sgt.Nicholson who he seemed to spend most of his tour of duty. 

Many thanks,

Fiona MacAskill

Photo of John MacAskill


John 'Tom' W.H. Lawton

Looking for John 'Tom' W.H. Lawton who was the Engine Trade Manager on 139 (J) Squadron at Wittering in the 60's. 'Tom' was later commissioned and was at TSAF Luqa.  Also Pete Pettit Cpl/Tech Engine Fitter.

Thank You

Tony Regan


Keith W Jarvis

I should like to find an old school friend Keith W Jarvis who retired as a Wing Commander and then acted as a flying instructor in the Reserve.

He was at Dover Grammar from 1953-60 and then at Cranwell.

Peter Piddock


Sean Bernard Hobbs

I wonder if you would be able to help me find an old school friend who was at Locking?
His name is Sean Bernard Hobbs, DOB 29/6/66, and he was at Locking in DAD73-8221. He did 6 weeks basic training at Swinderby in 1984, moving on to Locking until June 1985. He was with another old school friend called Karl Edmond - who I have managed to trace, and both of us would like to try and find Sean.
Many thanks

Judy Rose


2941 Sqn, R.A.F. Regiment

We were formed up at Barackpore Race Course in India before going to Secunderabad I don't think there are many of the Squadron left as I am 86

I only know of 3 so if there are any more would love to hear from you'

jack.jewitt1<AT>virgin.net


47th Entry - Boy Entrants

I was in the 47th boy entrants entry at RAF (Credenhill) Hereford 1962=1964 Supply and am interested in finding any others from the same entry. Anthony R Duckmanton.


 3500 FCU

I was a member of 3500 FCU at Cliftonville, Margate, Kent.

I am trying to contact other former members who knew Harry Howe and Gerald Bailey.

Doris Howe (née Bailey)


Weston Zoyland

Gary Murray Calling anyone who served in the RAF at the above station is the fifties. Give me a call on 07501 296 465 or email on murray@dial.pipex.com


Harry O'Donnell

I'm trying to track down a Harry O'Donnell who was a trainee Aer Lingus pilot during 1956 at Croydon airport.

Does or anyone know of him or his whereabouts.

Thank you

James


RAF Chigwell 1955-1958

Hi I was at RAF Chigwell in the Equipment Section 1955-1958 and would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. I was known as Eddie Calvert but real name William. Contact me on Joy.calvert3<AT>btinternet.com


Rose Bishop

Hi I'm posting this for my grandma Joan Woollen was Leigh at the time she is interested to hear from a Rose Bishop she was in NAAFI Wiltshire Compton Bassett around 1950 rose bishop  was unable to read or write but has a fantastic singing voice this is the only thing that my grandma remembers and they were great friends hope you can help thanks JENNYKELLY1983<AT>YAHOO.CO.UK


Bill Brooksbank

Did/does anyone know of a Bill Brooksbank from the UK.  During World War II he trained in Halbrite, SK, Canada.  He became good friends of the Dawson family.  He corresponded for sometime saying that he was in the Search and Rescue as well as an orderly at East Grunstead “Guinea Pigs Club” in England.

We do have some past photos of Bill.  Did he marry, have children etc.? 

 Please reply and share your information to Marlene at eaglet@sasktel.net.ca.


652 AOP Squadron.

My name is Malcolm Kirk.  I was an SAC at Detmold, West Germany  1953 til 1955.

Looking for anyone who was there at that time.

My Email.;  joymal@ozemail.com.au


RAF Stanbridge

Looking for any ex RAF/WRAF who were telephonist at RAF Stanbridge between 1955/57 in view of org a reunion


Jim Handley

Looking for (Cpl) Jim Handley, Seletar 1966-68 - just to say "hi and how are ya?"

Sue (nee Levy) hjballet@aol.com


Russ Austen- Medlen

Anyone left out there of Medics of the 1052/55 at Cosford Hosp. Brighton, 3701 Unit  Wroughton Hosp  RAF Wahn SSQ Group 83 Med Stats. Like to hear from all . Russ Austen- Medlen 


Leon Carberry

I served from Jan '61 to 1972. 'Square Bashing' Bridgnorth, trade training Compton Basset, Stationed Stormont House Belfast and Aldergrove,  Henlow, 224 Group Seletar, Kuching, Tawau, Cranwell, Barkston Heath, HQ No 1 Group Bawtry, Finningley and finally Boulmer. I now live in Perth, Western Australia and would love to hear from anyone.


Arthur Croker

My name is Arthur Croker. I was at Compton Bassett 1959/60 before being posted to Eastleigh Nairobi for the rest of my national Service. If anyone was there with me please contact


John  Dubois

Looking for John Dubois born August 13. 1939. He was serving in 1961 and 1962 in Geilenkirchen Germany with No 3 or No 11 Sqn.

Kind regards

Ed Steur

post@skobutikklapierre.no


Jim Williams

I am still looking for Jim Williams who worked at Croydon Airport 1957/58 or later. He was a teleprinter operator. I lost touch with him when my wife and I moved to Gloucester where I  worked at Birdlip Radio Station. Jim lived within easy travelling distance to Croydon Airport. Jim would be in his 70's.

Phil Spackman was supervisor at Croydon Airport. Please contact me zo.com@virgin.net

My name is Clement O'Mara


Family Scicluna

I am looking for some people who served in Malta around 1973 with No 203 Squadron. If there are any friends who we know can get in contact please.


Whitley V, T4159

Can anyone put me in touch with any of the relatives of the crew of:

 Whitley V, T4159 GE-J of No 58 Sqn from Linton-on-Ouse on a raid to Mannheim.

The aircraft is believed to have come down in the sea off Torbay, but why is not known.

The full crew was: -

Sgt S V Smith

Sgt K L Watson

Sgt A Gowing-Scopes

**Sgt J Rowlands

Sgt J W Chamberlain

** My Uncle Wireless Air Gunner  - Volunteer Reserve, originally from Redcar Yorks

Thanks

David Rowlands


MAD MARY

This was the nick name of Compton Bassett legend, Flt. Sgt. Burns, who served there from around 1954 until the station closed in 1964. She was in charge of the Airman's Mess and produced the best meals by imposing a high standard of discipline on the thousands of trainees who passed through No. 3 Radio School.

My question is, what happened to her?  A similar question posted on Service Pals about four years ago resulted in just one suggestion which stated she was last heard of in Hereford. However, it wasn't clear if she was posted to the RAF station or had retired to that location.

Mike Wells.

NSA from 1957 to 1959


Paddy Taylor

I am looking for Paddy Taylor served RAF Akrotiri Cyprus 1960 /1962 he and myself and WO Simms started a diving club at Akrotiri, if anyone can give me any leads I will be most grateful.  I have a reunion on 12th September and would like Paddy to be there after more than 45 years so thanks to anyone who has any information. My No uk 01489600054 any time

Many thanks to all kindest regards TONY PEPPERELL


FLIGHT SERGEANT WALTER JAMES GILL

HI HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP, I AM LOOKING FOR EX FLIGHT SERGEANT WALTER JAMES GILL RAF 1935-46 SERVICE NUMBER 521820.  IF ANYONE HAS INFO PLEASE CONTACT OR ANY PHOTOS

THANKS A LOT GARY


RAF HENLOW OCTU

I WAS AT RAF HENLOW OCTU  GREEN SQN THAT GRADUATED ON 22 MAY 1970. I WAS FROM THE KENYA AIR FORCE. I  RETIRED FROM THE KAF IN 1983. I ALSO ATTENDED A COURSE AT RAF UPWOOD THE SAME YEAR UP TO AUG 1970. I DID ATTEND ANOTHER COURSE AT RAF WYTON 1977. ANY OF MY COURSE MATES STILL AROUND?


14 Flight AAC

I was with 14 Flight AAC at Seremban the capital of the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan during 1957/58 (Austers Mk 9) as a national serviceman J/T (electrical) trained on the last of the direct entry J/T courses at RAF Melksham and would welcome contact with anyone who was there. We were the last RAF personnel to support the AAC in this theatre and were replaced by REME personnel trained at Middle Wallop. I returned to the UK at RAF Thorny Island with 2 ANS (Varsitys and Meteors) and remained in the service at Thorney until 1965 with the change to 242 OCU in 1962 (Bevs).

James Sancroft


South Creagh – 610 Sqn

My Father, South Creagh (ex 610) is having his 90th Birthday celebration next January 23rd at North Tamborine Queensland 4272 Australia. Any pilots he flew with or knew him or J Johnson and wish to attend these celebrations planned for next January, can they please let us know, so we can cater. Also we can help with accommodation (address and emails of Hotels etc) if required.

Planning a big day!

Please forward to all interested parties.

I tried putting a notice on the 610 assoc web site but code entry does not let me list this notice!

Contacts are

(61) 7 55453970

andels@iinet.net.au

Regards

Andy Creagh


RAF UPWOOD

I am looking for anyone who served their National Service during 1957-1959,with attachment to Air Traffic Control,

Here's hoping. Brian Richards   Newport, South Wales.


The Count

I am looking for any who may know about Polish Air Force Training School at Perton, The Wergs, Wolverhampton from 1938-43 and a pilot officer known as 'The Count' whose name was Antoni, friend of Doreen, many thanks, C Donald


Albert Jones

I'm looking for anyone who knew my grandfather - he was a navigator in raf squadron 142 during WWII, trained in Canada and flew with a pilot named Albert Jones. He sadly has cancer and doesn't have much time so any information would be greatly comforting for him and to the family.
 
Many thanks in advance,
 
Sarah Meakin


Geoff Simpson

I am writing on behalf of my father, Geoff Simpson, originally from Lancaster, who served at Follyroch Radar Station near Havafordwest in 1942. He also served later in India.

I recently took him back to Roch and we were able to see the remains of the Unit quite clearly. He would be keen to hear from anyone who may remember him.

Regards

David Simpson


Cpl John Marshall

I came across your RAF website recently and noted you might be able to help finding ex RAF friends. I lost touch with a very good friend of mine, Cpl John Marshall -RAF Police.

We were at RAF Laarbruch (1970-1972 ?),Germany, together and I would very much like to re-connect with him. He is Scottish, married with 2 daughters.
Served in Cyprus and I think his last station was RAF Lyneham.

Many thanks for any help


125 /176 Squadrons

Seeking contact from 125 or 176 Squadron members  on behalf of my father Sgt. Marc E. (Lucky) Lefebvre (RCAF). Marc and Molly recently celebrated 62nd. anniversary.

Robert Lefebvre  r.a.lefebvre@sympatico.ca


RAF in Rhodesia

My name is Richard (Dick) Lever. I was a flying instructor at RAF Heany, Bulawayo 1943/45, and did all my training at Mt Hampden/Heany/Norton. I also played saxophone/clarinet in various bands. Completed RAF service instructing at Wheaton Aston/ Watchfield/Kirton Lindsay before demob 1946. Any old friends please contact at Induna45<AT>bigpond.com


RAF Salalah

I guess my thoughts of my short service life were re-kindled when looking at a cruising holiday & came across a possible visit to Salalah.  - When I was  stationed at R.A.F Salalah 1959/60 as a Wop. (I'll never forget Morse Code) & had  a great 12 months there as a National serviceman but looking at the now "city" of Salalah it bears no resemblance at all to the barren place it used to be - I am amazed.

As normal - have lost any contact with a great bunch of lads I had the pleasure to meet there.

Thomo. Taafe. Dunc Whalley. Woody. Ollie etc (George the Camel !!!) - there were only about 50 of us in total.

If anyone reads this that just might remember me please put me in contact if they recognise these names.


Looking for Frank MacClean

I believed Frank served in Borneo/Sabah in 1968

Grant Dixon 0121 428 4666


148 Sqn

Good morning I am trying to locate members of 148 Sqn stationed in Malta during ww2.

Geoff Penman


194 Sqn RAF Regiment

I would like to hear from anybody who served their National Service in the 194 Squadron RAF Regiment during 1955 - 1957. contact me at leo.heath70@yahoo.com 

Regards Leo Heath


Mervin Hopkins

I am looking for a Mervin Hopkins he was in the 616 Squadron from approx 1942 to 1950.

Regards

Peter


RAF/Royal Signals

I and two of my Royal Signals colleagues were serving in Munster in the October of 1953, when we were selected for a special job. We were separated from other members of the Regiment and after three months’ training, were sent, for further training, to two RAF units, the first at Buckeburg and the second at Puttgaden, both in Northern Germany. During these three months (from January to March ’54), we three were ‘seconded’ to the RAF and had, inter alia, the singular honour of operating a “Wurzburg” radar system. At the beginning of April we were sent to Austria in advance of the creation of a joint RAF/Army Detachment in which we served until the end of the year, rejoining our home Regiment in January 1955. It is just possible that someone who was based at Buckeburg or Puttgaden might remember the three Royal Signals ‘Caballeros’ who appeared in their midst for a brief time. If so, I’d be delighted to have them contact me via your website or whatever.


Maurice (Moss) Hardeman

Any ex ground crew or anyone who served with  28 Squadron in Hong Kong  and at Sek Kong, New territories, between 1949 to 1952. Any replies and information would be appreciate, also anyone who was stationed at R.A.F  Cosford, airfield  flight groundcrew 1952 to  1955

Maurice (Moss) Hardeman..Airframe mech

EMail moss.hardeman@btinternet.com 


Jimmy McKie Heron

My dad, James (Jimmy) McKie Heron (of Irvine Scotland) was a wireless operator in RAF in WW II stationed out of Uxbridge Middlesex and others.  Dad trained British RAF wireless operators for 1 year in Medicine Hat Alberta during the war as well.  My dad passed away April, 2000 from cancer.  He had written a book, yet unpublished called Angels san Halos.  A fiction tale (loosely based on his experiences) of an RAF man in WW II.

If anyone remembers him and has a story to tell it would be greatly appreciated.  I will be adding these to a scrapbook I am making for my mom's upcoming 85th birthday. 

Also I was wondering if anyone knew and/or served with Mr. Robert (Bob) Robertson RAF during WWII?  Bob originated from Yorkshire England and saw extensive duty in North Africa.

Any information would be greatly appreciated for our family tree/scrapbook.

Regards,

Valerie Heron


212 Squadron

I'm writing on behalf of my Father-in-Law, Eric Robinson, who worked as an engineer on Catalina flying boats for RAF 212 squadron, based in Korangi Creek, Karachi during 1942-46.

Anybody remember him?

Thanks

Jim Ashton


2771 Squadron

My father  served in 2771 Squadron during WW2 and i wondered if anyone remembered him CPL Clifford Golding.  I would love to hear from anyone who was in that Squadron.

Regards Steve Golding


406 Squadron

I am writing this for my Dad, Jack Jarvis.  He worked on Mosquito planes, 406 Lynx Squadron.  Any other Lynx members out there? Thanks, my email is mary_janej<AT>hotmail.com


Edgar "eddie" Watkins

Myself and family would dearly love to hear from anyone who may have known my father, Edgar "eddie" Watkins. During WWII dad flew in the 298, 353, and 435 (RCAF) squadrons, he was stationed in Burma. Dad mainly flew in Dakota aircraft.

Very sadly, my father passed away on June 19th 2008 aged 83, following a very short illness. One of his hobbies during retirement was involvement in the RAFA. Can anyone help please?. Thank you. Ian Watkins


No 86 Squadron

I am very interested to contact any Coastal Command 86 squadron - I was shot down and was a POW for 4 years mostly in Stalag Luft 3.  Please contact - Dudley Buck


RAF Ringway

I am attempting to find the whereabouts of SAC Dobson, Uve, Julius working in EPAS, RAF Ringway 1955-1957 or any other personnel stationed there during this period. I would also appreciate any contact and information about possible reunions.

Yours Sincerely

Granville Holmes

ex. 2764301 SAC Holmes G


Douglas Fentiman

Does anybody from your website remember my Uncle, Douglas Fentiman?  He was a Flight Engineer and transferred from 467 to 97 Squadron in May 1943.

Barry Fentiman


1st Yatesbury (RAF) Rover Crew

Whilst serving my training period as an Air Wireless Fitter from October 1954 to June 1955, I was fortunate to join the 1st Yatesbury (RAF) Rover Crew  and participate in the many activities.  

Sorting through some old papers, photos, etc recently, I came across an old hike report for my initiation into the Rover Crew, dated May 14/15th 1955. The two recruits were myself and Fred Frater and we were accompanied on this hike by our two sponsors - Clive Putner and Elwyn Greenwood.

Are any of three guys out there - or any other Rover Scouts who were at Yatesbury during that period?  it would be great to compare notes again.

Barry Rose


No 2 Sqn - 100th Anniversary

No.2 (AC) Squadron at RAF Marham will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2012, a.o. with the publication of the final version of the Squadron history 'Second to None'. The Squadron would like to hear from NCOs and Other Ranks who served in Shiny Two. We would like to receive photographs and stories about their time with the Squadron.

(for) Wing Commander John Turner DFC MA RAF

Officer Commanding No. 2 (AC) Squadron

Hans Onderwater

Squadron Historian

j.onderwater@chello.nl


450 Sqn - Charles Gallant

My Grandad, Charles Gallant, was part of the 450 Squadron in World War II he was the only Englishman, he has many photos of his time in the squadron. I know that he would love to get in contact with anyone who was involved in the squadron obviously being from England he lost contact with his pals after the war.
 
I look forward to hearing from you
 
Kind regards
 
Victoria Gallant


600 Sqn

Anyone at Biggin Hill 600 Squadron between 1952-53.

Bob Robertson's the name


Harry Liles

I was just wondering if you could help me my father in law Harry Liles was in 52 rifle Squadron, Egypt {Shaluffa} and I was just hoping you would be able to let me know if any body from the same squadron was still about.

Yours hopefully Sam Horton {Harry’s daughter  in law) thanks again


Eric Davies

On behalf of my father ERIC DAVIES  now deceased. He was stationed at Yatesbury – Hut Y48 C Squadron 2 Wing approx 1944, he was also based at Heliopolis, Egypt in 1945

I have a photo of the squadron he was in

Robyn Johnson (nee Davies)


Dick Aitken

I am looking for Dick Aitken we served together 1957/59 on264/33Squadrons RAF Middleton St George and Leeming . Roy Gilmour (gilly)


Tom Cairns

I would like to get in touch with anyone that served from 1952 in UK also 2 TAF at Gut, Lossy, Ballykelly NI.


David Skinner

Hello... interested to find out whether there is anyone out there who remembers my Dad... David Skinner, who flew Hastings with 70 Squadron from RAF Nicosia in the late ‘50s early 60’s. I am his eldest daughter...born in Dhekalia’s BMH in 1962. Dad’s still very much alive and kicking, but not computer literate (as yet!), thus I am intervening on his behalf and for my own interest. Grateful for any info.

 Thanks, Karen.


Stanley Billington

I would love to hear from anyone who knew my dad. He passed away in 1998 and sadly I don't know  how he won the DFM , any other information about my dad, would be a bonus. Flight lieutenant Stanley Billington 61 squadron. Served 1943 to 1945 I believe he could have been based in Harrogate.


Beryl Smith

Does anybody remember a lady called Beryl Smith, she worked at Bristol Aircraft Factory in 1945.
 


Ken Taylor

My brother, Ken Taylor, is looking for anyone who was an aircraftsman serving in Sicily-Italy 1941 to 46 armoury section. Would particularly like to hear from (or who knew) Clive Hobbs who's fathers name was Norman. Ken is now 87 yrs old.


205 Sqn

I am looking for anyone that may have remembered Squadron 205 flying Shackelton's in or near the Phillipines in 1964. I have a video of one of the Shackelton Aircraft on the ground at Sangley Pt. Phillipines.

I was in the US Navy in 1964 and was in VP-48 which was a Squadron of Martin P5M's. I was stationed at Sangley Pt. in the Phillipines which is just across the bay from Manila... We had a joint Operations with the Australians, RAF and different Navy Squadrons flying a mixture of aircraft... The Aircraft I am most interested in is the Shackelton that had markings of 205 on the side with a Large Letter C on the Nose...

mostly out of wondering where they were stationed and more about that group or Squadron that flew at that time... Again there is a video on YouTube that shows the Shackelton on the ground and taking off at Sangley Pt. Phillipines... if you would like to correspond about the aircraft and time I would be happy to exchange information.

Sincerely,

Ken Fette ATN2

Formerly USN

VP-48 and VW-1

fettejk@sbcglobal.net

Pflugerville, TX 78660


Ray Butlin

I was stationed at Southern Signals, RAF Follyroch, Haverford West, Pembs, from February 1949 to April 1950 and wonder if there is anyone who remembers me, if so please get in touch.

Ray Butlin, Northampton


What ho ! Crompers calling

CMTSF RAF Stanmore Park '74-77 / ATC RAF Manston '78- 79 / 240 OCU RAF Odiham '80 - 81 / WTF RAF Benson '81 - 82 / TTTE RAF Cottesmore '83 - 85 / Nimrod Flt Sim RAF St Mawgan '86 - 87 now in bonnie Scotland crompers@mgownersclub.net 07872 399896


Can anyone remember my husband Ken Gibson? 

He was stationed at RAF Hullavington from 1949 I think, until about 1952.

He was a radio/signals operator ( and instructor ) in Lancasters (No:149 Squadron) with, I believe the Air Navigation School.

We are anxious to contact anyone who may remember him, or who served at RAF Hullavington during the same period - he remembers "Sid", and David Ingalls who married Beryl a local Chippenham girl! He used to date a girl called "Val" a friend of Beryls.  We have photographs of that period but, unfortunately no identifications!

In hopeful expectation,

Marril Gibson


2825 Squadron

Does anyone remember Arthur Watkins from 2825 Squadron, still going strong at 88.

Please email  lynnewatkins@ntlworld.co.uk.


37 Squadron RAF Regiment

I served in 37 squadron RAF Regiment 1974-1977 I can remember some of my old pals, and would like to know if there is anyone else out there that would like to stay in touch. I can remember: Jordy Harris- Davy Jones- Graham Duncan- FL LT Bradshaw- Tony Bray- CPL Ray Mears.  If there are any of the names above or any one I haven't listed that read this and would like to contact me then please email me it would be great to hear from you and talk about the old times again. I am SAC David France


Tommy White

Are you an ex instrument basher. Have you any recollections of LAC Tommy White. Stationed initially in the U.K. but from 43 (111 Sqn)  onwards in North Africa.

Thanks Gary White.


Ken Kirk - Mental Nurse

Hi, I'm looking for anyone who was friends with my Dad who served in the RAF until 1973.

Ken Kirk - Mental Nurse

Served at Halton, Wegberg, Nocton, Akrotiri etc

Married to Eileen and while in the RAF had three children: Carol, Susan and Michael.  (Fourth child James born in civy street

Thank-you


Air Sea Warfare Development Unit

Looking for ex Air Sea Warfare Development Unit Lads at St. Mawgan 1956 to late 1958 there after Ballykelly 1958 to 1962.  Any of the above around that time, especially Mike (Pretty Boy) Floyd and Keith Walton.  I am in touch with Alan Gooding who now lives in Canada.

Best regards  Steve (Taff) Whittyemail.  fontygary7@sky.com


Mike Gilbert

I'm looking for Mike Gilbert, who served in the airforce in the year 1960-1961.  He must be at the age of 67 or 68 years old.  If anybody knows him, please contact me.


Dave Harkness

Looking for contact details for Dave Harkness (Ground Radar) who was in Cyprus (280 Signals Unit Troodos) in the mid-1960s.  He hails for Bishop Auckland, Co Durham and signed up in 1961.

Terry Johnson

Formerly of Leeds and now in Perth, Western Australia.


45 Squadron - Tengah

Served with 45 Squadron RAF Tengah Singapore 1963-1967 most grateful for any information on future get together.  Best regards J W


Byron (Paddy) Manning

Looking for Byron (Paddy) Manning who was a member of 100th Entry RAF Locking and a member of 210 Squadron


RAF Tangmere

My father Albert (Eddie) Foy who was at RAF Tangmere 1946/47 ish who was captain in the squadron football team  would be keen to hear of or from any old mates

Moss Foy, Son of


Aden 1964-65

Anyone served with 16 field Aden 64-65 & 51 field Zambia 65-66 / Aden 67

Denis Graham


86 Squadron

Would like to contact someone from RAF 86 Squadron 1945 re my uncle Australian P/O Oswald Goddard killed during service in 1945.

my email address is sbateman<AT>internode.on.net, connot find very much information about 86 Sqn.  Know he flew in Liberators.

Sid Bateman.


Barry Thompson

Barry Thompson   5021516  would like  to from ex members  if they are still alive  nick name Tommy


Richard Brown

I would like to get in touch with Richard (Dick) Brown who was with the RAF Regiment in Livingstone, Zambia from 1964 - 1966, (if my memory serves me correctly!). He was based at Catterick Barracks in the UK.

Hope someone can help. June Lowe (nee Barry)


Bob Hesselden

I'm looking for Bob Hesselden, who was in Saudi Arabia in... i think it was around 1990 and visited us in Kenya.  Maybe you can help us, he served the RAF at that time.

Kind regards, Conny Assies-Bosma, The Netherlands.  conasboAThotmail.com.


Cliff Benjamin

I am trying to find a friend of my step-father's who he served with wen he did his national service.

My stepfather's name is Cliff Benjamin (known as Ben) and he was at Padgate, Melkshaw and then Patrington.  He was a No. 2 cook.

He is looking for Tom Appleby from Sunderland who served all the way through with him.

Thanks

Julie Smith


Reginald Donald Nicholson

Does anybody remember my dad Donald Nicholson.  Full name Reginald Donald Nicholson  Sometimes known as Donny Nick or Nicky.  Served with a number of squadrons including 286.  Qualified in 1942 and became Flight Lieutenant in Bomber Command.  Please let me know. Thanks.   Debbie Daforno (nee Nicholson)


Rose Ann Mulligan

I am searching for Rose Ann Mulligan who was serving the A.C.W, W.A.A.F 1945/46 in the London area.

My name is Mary  e mail irene.bladesAT@tesco.net (replace AT with @)


Are there any reunions for:

RAF NORDHORN 1950

RAF BRIDGENORTH 1947

RAF GUTERSLOH 1949

RAF EL ADEM 1962

RAF FAIRFORD 1969

RAF SALALAH 197O

RAF BRACKNELL 1974

John Seccombe


219th Locking

Anyone remember being in RAF Locking Craft Apprentices Entry 219X? Especially A (Tony) Webster, M Cundy (Apprentice Band). Names and pictures of those times (1970 - 1972) would be great.

Alan.MellorATparadigmservices.com


RAF Watnal

Any lads hut 5 PBX from Watnal, 8 miles outside Nottingham, would like to hear from you               

Bill Stannard


Served with Typhoons?

Anyone who flew or worked on Hawker Typhoons for reunion next June in Sussex. Ken Rimell


James Swift

Does anyone remember James Swift stationed at Reykavik I think in 1941/2 as Signaller (Morse Code), He's still an expert.  He tells a story tragically of not being able to guide/help a plane home on Christmas Eve.

Also a tale of a donkey, buts that's another story.

He is now 87 and if there's anyone out there would like to surprise him with information for his birthday.

Son in law - Peter Shaw.


RAF Tangmere 1950-53

Is there anyone out there who did his national service at Tangmere in 1950-1953.

Do you remember me Raymond Hibberd from Portsmouth?

Now retired and living in France  anneandrayATwanadoo.fr


RAF Folly Roch

My name is Alan Vinegrad and was stationed at Folly from late 1952 until April 1954.

I was a radar operator and reached the rank of SAC as most of us did, if you were there please reply to alan.vinegradATtalktalk.net (replace AT with @)


No 194 Squadron RAF Regiment

I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN KNOWING THE EXACT DATE OF THE RAF REGIMENT 194 SQUADRON RE-UNION TO BE HELD IN BLACKPOOL IN 2008?

ANY OTHER INFORMATION ON RAF REGIMENT RECRUITS WHO WERE STATIONED AT WATCHET; DUNDONALD; FELIXSTOWE.

THANKING YOU

CLIVE CHATTIN


Ronnie Poll

Ex RAF navigator Pathfinder.  Worked with him at Durham Paper Mills, West Hartlepool. Went on to BOAC after the war, and retired to Australia. Would love to contact him again. Eric N. Harrison ex 228 Squadron. eric.harrison67ATntlworld.com


130 Squadron

Anyone from 130 Squadron, Bruggen 1955 to disbandment in 1957. I was away in UK on a course at Yatesbury, when I returned April/May 57, the whole Squadron had disappeared.

Eventually posted to Boscombe Down, where I finished service. Nicknane "Yogi" air radar tech.


RAF Wattisham

Anyone out there who served at RAF Wattisham in 1951/2?    The good old days!!!  I am now living in Thailand and trying to forget I was 75 yesterday, and wishing I could have a second go...!

Derek Doyle ATC delboy43210ATgmail.com (replace AT with @)


Abyad, Canal Zone

Have you any news of a reunion for ex-RAF National Servicemen who were stationed at Abyad, Canal Zone during 1949/50, please ?

Peter Reeks


RAF Foreness

I have for ages been searching for anyone who served with me at the Radar station at Foreness, on the Kent Coast during 1953 to 1955.  Have had no luck so far.

In my own website www.worldofcolin.co.uk there is a part of my biography which refers to my National Service together with pictures.  Anyone out there who was at Foreness and can remember me please make contact - I begin to doubt my sanity because no-one else appears to admit their existence.

Colin Burchett


Eddie Redhead

Served at R.A.F Jurby 1952-54 Stores. Remember two bods Dennis Stott from Manchester and "Taffy" Jones Flint.  Anyone else out there that served around this time.


HORACE WILLIAM HART

My father has just passed away. He was a R.A.F policeman and served during the SUEZ crisis.

His name was HORACE WILLIAM HART (BILL).  I think his service number was 4099369 and he was a corporal.

I know he served at the EL-FIRDAN camp around 1955.  He was at R.A.F MACMERRY EAST LOTHIAN  SCOTLAND for a time around 1953. He was also at R.A.F WADDINGTON in APRIL 1957.

If there is anybody who has access to this e-mail who remembers him, please feel free to get in touch , my e-mail address is davehart38AThotmail.com.

Thanks for your time,

regards,

Dave Hart     


RAF Stanbridge

There must be many hundreds of Airmen and Airwomen who trained as Telephonists at RAF Stanbridge, Central Telephone Exchange, near Leighton Buzzard between 1945 -1952 and I probably knew very many of them. 

I would be very interested to hear from anyone who served at Stanbridge during those years.

Please contact wally.hughesATntlworld.com


88 Squadron

This is a request for the whereabouts of any 88sqdn personnel from the "39-45" conflict, in particular any aircrew who flew the Boston IIIA.  I am making this request on behalf of my father F/O Leslie Valentine who was pilot of "E" Easy when laying smoke on the D Day Landings.  He is no nearly 89 yrs old and would love to hear from any of his colleagues who are still around.  He lives in Oxfordshire now with his wife (my Mother) Vera.  You may also remember The Late Pat McVeigh who was Leslie's Navigator.

To contact me on his behalf my email address is dudleyvalentineATtalktalk.net

Regards  Dudley Valentine


RAF Down Ampney 1944-1945

48 & 271 Squadrons For anyone who served on this station, all ranks, also Army on D-Day and Market Garden Operations. Annual reunion every September plus Annual Spring Reunion. Despite the years that have past there are still many of us who get together. Any interested bods should contact our 'Leader' Alan Hartley on 02476 [Swindon]  462659 or email p.hartleyATtesco.net Say that you heard about DA from 'Tubby' Hyde.


RAF Cranwell

I would very much Like to hear from anyone, man or woman who served at West Camp RAF Cranwell, particularly signals, from early 1949 to mid 1950.  I was a telephonist serving in the telephone exchange situated in the Administration Block.  I arrived as a callow A/C.2 and became a LAC after a trade test at RAF Chigwell.  The Signals Officer was Fl/Lt Whalley and a civilian day supervisor name of Sid Peach also worked there. The teleprinter room was right next door and I often did duty as Signals Traffic Clerk.  I remember a A/C named Larry Bazen who went to the far east, I think Hong Kong and we used to talk on the tie lines during night duty.  He was a good friend and there was a fellow mate called Mo Baker. I was of course National Service and was demobbed at RAF Kirkham (Now a HM Prison) near Blackpool on 27th April 1950.  I regret leaving to the present day.

The Exchange equipment consisted of two banks of ancient CB9 (dolls eye) units.

Part of the daily routine was to test the crash alarms for South Drome.  The aircraft in use were Percival Prentice basic trainers and North American Harvards or Texans advanced trainers. I recall  the death of Flt Cadet Sergeant Black, the stepson of Lord Teddar who crashed a Harvard whilst on an aerobatic mission somewhewre near RAF Waddington.

There was a NAAFI Club on the boundary of South Drome, one of the few NAAFI Clubs on RAF stations.  The RAF College Band consisted of many regular musicians supplemented by some National Service musicians. I recall several leaving on demob and appearing in Geraldo's orchestra the following month so they must have been good.  The Bandmaster was a W/O Bangey.

I enjoyed my stay at Cranwell and recall Lord Trenchard visiting to take the salute at a Wings Parade. I left and joined the police when demobbed because of the appalling treatment then meted out to National Service men.  I bitterly regret leaving and should have stuck it out because things change and I hated being a policeman.

I am now 76 and live in retirement at Warminster, strangely enough only a stones throw from where RAF Compton Basset used to be and where I  trained as a telephonist.

I sat and passed my LAC board at RAF Chigwell (before they decided to give them out with the cornflakes) I served as 3115978 LAC Barnes F.A.

I would very much like to hear anything of interest about Cranwell (not all of us were apprentices)

I think the salutory lesson to the authorities is that they should have been a little kinder to the young men of those days. It is possible that many would have stayed on to distinguish both themselves and the RAF in general.  They must show up quite well against what is currently on offer.

Fred Barnes. fredbarnesATblueyonder.co.uk (replace AT with @)


No 13 OTU

Hi - on behalf of my grandmother who was a happy cook ! any photos or memories of 13 OTU from 1940 through to 1944, based mainly in Melksham and Bicester.


70 Squadron RFC

Looking for any information regarding 70 Squadron RFC in particular Lieutenant Francis Matt Lawledge shot down on 10th Oct 1917


46 (Uganda) Squadron, 252, and 272 in 1942

My father, Albert James Colmer was with the RAF 8th during the Anzio landing and battle at Monte Cassino in 1944. We have many photos from his time in Egypt and some others which may be of interest. He is 83 now, and doing very well.

He also served with 46 (Uganda) Squadron, 252, and 272 in 1942.

If you have any information or would like to make contact, please contact me anytime.

Best Wishes

Ian James Colme

r+618 8449 5975

www.antigravitymovie.com


38 Squadron 1940 - 1944

Would welcome any links with personnel in A Flight, Ground Staff, 38 Squadron from 1940 - 1944, particularly news of Fred Eldridge, formerly of Borstal, near Rochester Kent.

Doug Woods

dougsherlock@aol.com


Looking for Peter Musket

Hello! I´m looking for Peter Musket o.s. who has been in RAF in Ahlhorn  West Germany 1960. he must be 65 vears old. thanks!

holger.klussmann@ewetel.net


No 19 Squadron

Is there any reunions for 19F Squadron, RAF Wildenrath 84 - 86?


No 3612 Fighter Control Unit

During my National Service, I served as a Radar Mechanic with the Unit at RAF Dyce from July 1951 to November 1952.

I would also like to hear from anyone, Auxiliary or permanent staff who served on the unit during that time.

 


No 27 Group HQ

Trying to trace the Drawing Office personnel at No. 27  Group H.Q. @ RAF Cherhill during the period of Feb 1957 to Sept 1958, and also the staff at School H.Q. drawing office @ RAF Yatesbury for the period of Sept 1958 to Dec 1958. please contact Ron Stempfer (SAC) at


205 Sqn

My Father served in ww2 in the RAF, Squadron 205, based in Seletar Singapore 1944 ish. He was on the Sunderland flying boats. He would like to contact anyone who was in that squadron to talk of old memories, and possibly meet old friends. He is 85 this year. It would make him very happy.

Thank you for your help.
Dennis Rose.
        my e mail address is ddr@iinet.net.au

Trained in Rhodesia?

Jerry Drew Flying training in Rhodesia 1943 would like to contact Richard Eccleston, Peter Burgess, or anyone else on the course.


RAF Jever

RAF Jever (2nd TAF) is very active with re-unions. A group is travelling back to the station in August. Suggest you look at the web site www.rafjever.org. It must be one of the most comprehensive web sites dealing with history of the RAF

Regards

Tony Bennett


Worcester, Perdiswell Airfield

Worcester, Perdiswell Airfield, RAF 50 Group and Flying School. From 1940 to 46 various RAF Personnel were billeted at my family house. I remember Flying Officer Davies and his wife and young family. There was a Flt Lt Medland I remember from the Christmas parties my parents gave in Ombersley Road. I would be pleased to receive any news, no matter how sad.

R.M.Sinclair
The Butty
Frenchlands lane
Lower Broadheath
Worcester  WR2 6QU
England
 

RAF CREDENHILL, HEREFORD
 
COPY TYPING COURSE 13 CTC
 
Spring, 1956
 
Norman Kellett would like to contact members of the above course with a view to a Reunion.
 
Already located are: Norman Kellett, Peter Berryman, David Richardson, Mike Elsom and Brian Lawrence
 
Still looking for:  ACs  Harry Butterworth, Stuart Denham, Peter Moule Arthur Cartlege, Michael Arscott, Keith Elliott, ? Carter, ? Gee, Mike Baker 578, Malcolm Baker 275, Pat Cain, Mike Helps,
 
ACWs Ross, Abel, Handley and Weaving.
 
Instructors:  Cpl. Elsie Pritchard WAAF, LAC Smith

21 OTU

I am looking for any old Erks who served at 21 OT.U, Morton-in-the-Marsh, On the Radway & Idlicote Bombing Ranges 1943- 46 Sgt Russell Rees, Cpl Clifford Cox any others, 'old Erk ' would love to talk of those long gone happy days when we were young and fit without a care, I would do it all again if it were possible!!

Don Griffiths.

Tel.01834 842026.or Mail@dongriffiths.co.uk 


Looking for David Summerfield
 
My father John Kelly served at RAF Odiham in 1953 would dearly like to meet up with David, as he was best man at his wedding. David I believe lived in Crawley,  Sussex and his father was a herdsman. I believe he also worked for Alfa Laval.
 
If anyone can help then please email: kellyandco@ntlworld.com
 
Thank you

No 46 Squadron - Stoney Cross

I would like to hear from anyone who could give me information about 46 Squadron at Stoney Cross Airfield (1945 – 1946). My late father, (Leading Aircraftsman) Dennis Charles Hutchings, served at Stoney Cross and I am trying to confirm whether or not this was with 46 Squadron.

Please email via the website using the link above.

Many thanks

Neil Hutchings


Cpl. Brian Atkinson

Would like to contact Cpl. Brian Atkinson. Last contact was at R.A.F Binbrook late 1960's . He was in the MT section. Anyone give me any information Please.

Chris Burkitt

Re: Flt Lt Bernard Mooney – 236 and 252 Sqdns

I wish to contact anybody who may have flown with or knew my late Uncle Flt Lt Mooney who flew with both 236 and 252 Squadrons. I am trying to put together as much information as possible together in relation to his wartime experiences and would appreciate any contacts, stories, reminiscences. Please contact me at the following e.mail address:

bernardcourtney@bigpond.com


72 Squadron

I wish to contact members of No 72 Sqn from 1937-1961 to assist me in writing the history of the squadron during that period. I would appreciate contact with air and groundcrews for reminiscences, photos etc.  I intend to have a book published on the squadron and any help will be invaluable in telling the story.  I can be contacted at thomasdocherty@tiscali.co.uk

 
Many thanks
 
Tom Docherty

Spitalgate/Frecklton/Uxbridge/El adem 1963-65

Anyone remember me, Brenda Wearmouth known as Chalky.

Regards Brenda Morley
100 Group/192 Squadron

Anyone from 100 group 192 squadron based Foulsham special ops Eric Robinson flight engineer 85 years old contact robinsongas@aol.com or 07866 773532


No 266 Squadron

Looking for any 266 squadron members. I served at RAF Rattlesden 1960 - 1962 on Bloodhound air to surface missiles. Do you know of any photographs? At least 3 were taken of the whole squadron with a missile as a back drop. Any information about this squadron in general would be appreciated as I am putting together a squadron history. Please get in touch.

Contact -

Fred Woodhouse (Ex SAC. FUSF), 6 Shingle Close, Barton Hills, Luton, Beds, LU3 4AR


R.A.F. Patrington

I would like to contact anyone serving at RAF Patrington during January - March 1952 who remembers the night watch when we alerted the East Coast and sent combat ready fighters to investigate unexplained radar signals. We found a civil aircraft - SAS - trying to find its way from Norway to Holland and brought them safely into a Yorkshire airfield.

I can be contacted at raf-info@blueyonder.co.uk
S Alan McKinstrie 
Fl/Lt. E.G.Keep.

Looking for anyone who served with 75 MTLRU France, Belgium, 1944/5  and 32 ASP Avadi, India , 1945 and Iwakuni, Japan, 1945/6


No 205/209 Squadrons

Hope some of your readers can help track some of the elusive 205/209 Squadron Sunderland Flying Boat Squadron bods, we have an important reunion coming up in 4 years time.


No 524 Squadron

Is there any interest in a reunion of 524 squadron? My father in law is 84. His name is Ted Field and he flew Wellingtons as part of Coastal Command with his mates Goldie and Snorkel. If there is any interest please get in touch.

Adrian Sutton.


Croydon 1957-58

I am looking for a long lost colleague. His name is Jim Williams who worked at Croydon Airport 1957 1958 as a teleprinter operator. I would dearly love to find him and if there are any other colleagues that worked there at that time have you had any reunions? Please do get in touch.

J.C.O'Mara
Relations of A/Cdre A.E Clouston.
 
I am searching of any relations of A/Cdr A.E Clouston. I am living in New Zealand but anyone from overseas is still welcome to contact me. He was a cousin to my great grandmother. I am wanting to find anyone else who is related to him to share stories, information and just general contact.
 
Contact details - Fraser Clegg. fraser.clegg@nzdf.mil.nz
A.L. (Jack) Kermode. 

I am trying to find out more about A.L. (Jack) Kermode. 

A.L. (Jack) Kermode was aircrew (possibly a navigator or a bomb aimer) with 49 Squadron based at RAF Fiskerton near Lincoln until October 1944 and then moved to RAF Fulbeck in October 1944.  I believe he was a sergeant at the time. He flew 1 op. with  P/O Lee and a further 27 ops. with F/O Burns, the last one being on 11 November 1944.  According to the Air Force list at the Public Records Office, Kew , there was a Pilot Officer A.L. Kermode who was subsequently promoted to Flying Officer before he was discharged from the RAF at the end of the war.  This is all I have to go on at the moment.

 

David Beesley

3 Woodhill Avenue

Morecambe

LA4 4PF

Tel: 01524 424540


George Robertson

Searching for George Robertson born Dundee 1920 - served as wireless operator / AG 1944-5

 
His brother James Ritchie b 1910 is searching for him.  Last contact in 1952.  Any knowledge please make contact via suemarshall@breathe.com 

RAF Croydon

On behalf of the Archive Team of Croydon Airport Society, I should like to contact any RAF, WAAF, RAAF, RCAF or European air forces personnel (of any rank)who served at RAF Station Croydon from 1939 to 1946.

The CAS would like to record their memories for posterity.

Frank Anderson

Chairman

Croydon Airport Society cas.cavc@tesco.net 


Hong Kong 1955 - 59

Came across this site while looking for photos of Meteors for my 5 year old son in order show him the planes his Grandad worked on in Hong Kong in the 50’s. His name’s Jim Elsdon and I couldn’t be sure what the squadron no. was or the exact years but would probably be around 1955-1959 – I wondered if anyone knew of any reunions for those who served their national service there.

Regards

Steve Elsdon

Steve & Janelle Elsdon, (0033)0456161095 or 0615042518, chaletmaxim1@tiscali.fr, www.chaletmaxim.com, No. Siren 444 219 562.


RAF Bicester

I am interested in any reunions for RAF  Bicester   Signals Section  june@lacy6630.freeserve.co.uk 


No. 1 Squadron (RAF) 1938-1941

I'm looking for anyone who knew W/C Mark "Hilly" Brown.  He came from Manitoba, Canada, and was my grandmother's sweetheart until he got shot down over Sicily in 1941 (she met and married my grandfather two years later).  Hilly joined the RAF in 1936 and was the first Allied pilot to fly a captured German fighter (he flew a captured Bf109 from France to England), and was credited with 17 or 18 kills.  I also know that he did some flying with expatriated Czech fighter pilots too.

Anyway, I'm looking for anyone who knew him and would have some stories about him.  I have some newspaper clippings that my grandmother kept about him, and I'd love to share those with anyone who is interested.

Please email any information to me at american_movies@yahoo.com 

Cheers,
Grahame Beresford


RAF Westwood, Peterborough

I work for a multimedia company, Blue Slate Media Ltd and we're making a documentary about RAF Westwood, Peterborough during World War II and are looking for anyone who was there or knows of anyone who was.  If anyone one has any photos/cinefilm we could use it would be much appreciated.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards

Kevin Brett kevin@blueslate.co.uk 
08450869585
www.blueslatemedia.co.uk    


Looking for 'Nicky' Nethercotte

I would like to trace an RAF pilot who was stationed at RAF Lossiemouth circa42/43, who was befriended by a local family by the name of Cowie. I only have scant details of him, believed Sgt. Pilot, thought to have led his crew back across desert after crash. Worked on ATC at Lossiemouth. Was known as 'Nicky' Nethercotte, but this may not be the correct spelling of his name as there are a few variations. He left 'Lossie' prior to Arnhem operation and may have been involved with gliders.

 
Agnes Jones (nee Cowie) Bury Hall Lane, Gosport Hants PO12 2PL.  02392-584306. jonahj@aol.com 

No 104 Sqn - 1943

I am trying to find any aircrew who were doing training at No1 Air Crew Wing, R.A.F. Yatesbury ( 88 Unit, A Sqn ) 1n 1942.  My name was Cadet Cunningham and I ended up in North Africa, on Wellingtons (Wimpys) in 104 Sqn, 205 Group.

Yours sinserely

CYRIL CUNNINGHAM Thank you! ccun8421@bigpond.net.au 


N° 66 Sqn. 1945

Is there anybody out there who knew me, ex W/O Lawrence V KNIGHT?

margon@tiscali.fr


42 AIR SCHOOL PORT ELIZABETH.
 
WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ANY WHO TRAINED AT P.E. WITH A VIEW TO EXCHANGING
 
PHOTOS.
 
WAS ALSO AT QUEENSTOWN AND ALIWAL NORTH.
 
IVOR THOMPSON
13th Entry RAF Yatesbury

Looking for any one from the 13th Entry RAF Yatesbury circa 1951 - 1953

 
Please drop me an email
 
Thanks very much

PSpreaders@aol.com


No 514 Squadron

Hi! My name is Wendy Flemming.

I live in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada

I have spoken to most of you at one time or another and we share the special thread in that we all have an interest in RAF 514 Squadron.

My Dad, Ross Flemming, was a Navigator and was stationed at Waterbeach when he met my Mum,  Mary Frances Beddison ( who was  a WAAF there). They fell in love and were married on September 7, 1944 in St. John the Evangelist Church in Waterbeach.

They never spoke much about their time in the Air Force, but I was always very interested. They have both passed away now, Mum in 1977 and Dad in 1997.

Early in 1997 I  purchased my first computer  and started researching 514 Squadron.

I now have a database of  250 names and recent addresses of fellows who served with 514. I have helped numerous fellows find their crewmates from that time in their lives and the sound of their voices when they have met an old friend – is my reward.

Included in this database are approximately 15 fellows in and around the Vancouver area deno11@shaw.ca


No.2 Field Squadron RAF Regiment

Any members of No.2 Field Squadron.at R.A.F Jever 1953-55, 2nd T.A.F.  Please contact Geoff. Wilson on geoffmave@netbreeve.com


No 63 Sqn. 1954-1958.

Is there anybody out there who knew me,

ex S.A.C John M.Woods?


No 671 Squadron Reunion

We are in the early stages of holding a 60th anniversary Dinner for 671Sqn RAF and AAC.  Any one with an interest please contact the undersigned.

Jon

JG Stewart-Davis
Capt
2ic 671 Sqn AAC
2ic-671sqn@saavn.mod.uk
Telephone: 94 329 4425
Facsimile: 94 329 4017


Denny Scragg

It is getting pretty late in the day for contacting people we were with during the second world war but  better late then never. It is too bad that I had to wait until in my early 80’s to start enjoying the endless joys of e-mail.

I would like to contact anyone who was on the Sqdn.[608] from N Africa to Naples .    Your web site is darned good.


George Edward Clark

Any former colleagues of my father George Edward Clark 70 Squadron WW2 Egypt/Tabruck etc
Dad recently lost his love of 57 years and his life is very empty now and I feel sure he would love to hear from any of his old pals
Please contact me at
Brian Clark
Alphega
Station Road
Rawcliffe
Goole
East Yorks
DN14 8NF
Many thanks

RAF Marston Moor

The Secretary of the Tockwith and District Show would like to make contact with any ex-servicemen stationed at RAF Marston Moor during the war.
In the first instance please contact C Saunders on Clivejsaunders@aol.com


 No 2602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron RAuxAF Regiment

Anyone from 2602 Squadron, City of Glasgow RAuxAF Regt. still around.?

 
Squadron was disbanded in 1956 and majority joined 15th (Scottish) Bat. (TA) Parachute Regt. in effort to keep squadron spirit alive.
 
C.O. on disbandment was the late Sqdn. Ldr. J. McIntyre, MBE (Previously Wing Cmdr. D.D. MacSwein, OBE).
 
Information, please, to:-
 

petermclean69@hotmail.com          or    petermclean@wanadoo.es    or   wombat@cantv.net


600 Squadron

Anyone from 600 sqdn Biggin Hill, 1954 - 1957. Mk 8 meatboxes

 
Bill Simons.
 
(Part of the Davis twins and Martin Chatfield team)!!

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