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Saturday 5th July 2008 |
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Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of handsome Johnny Macknish, Westerland Sylt - Jul55. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
| 281 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Tommy Bewick in front of a 3 Armoured Car Squadron Telephone Vehicle - End 52. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 280 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Tommy Bewick in front of a Humber Armoured Car - Early 53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 279 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Tommy Bewick and John Leyton on Exercise Coronet - Jul53 3 Armoured Car Squadron deployed in the woods down near the clutch airfields. The Jever Squadrons went to RAF Wahn. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 278 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of some 3 AC Sqn on the steps of Munchen Gladbach HQ during Exercise Coronet - Jul53. L to R: John Blackburn, Johnny Leyton, Tommy Bewick, Harry Gallimore and Arthur Higham. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 277 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Jever Demob Party for Tommy Bewick - Oct53. L to R: Unknown, Johnny Blackburn, Unknown foreground, Unknown, Pete Abbs, Unknown, Sgt McDougal in chair, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 276 |
Thanks to RAF Museum added F540 Monthly Operational Report for Nov57 for 4 Sqn. Ex Amulet, Flying Battle Flight introduced, New Hunter Flight Simulator, Roy Cope-Lewis arrived. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 4th July 2008 |
| 275 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Low level navigation technique page 32 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 274 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Review of sortie page 31 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 273 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added more on Abandoning the aircraft page 63 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 272 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Bomb and drop tank jettisoning, Flapless landing, G.G.S. emergency lowering and Abandoning the aircraft page 62 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 271 |
Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of RAF Armament Practice Station Sylt - Jul55. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
| 270 |
Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of centre of Sylt Island with the railway causeway going off to the left and the airfield in the centre. In the distance can be seen the islands in the inland sea of Fohr and Amrum - Jul55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 269 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added more information about ATC Tower at Sylt. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 268 |
Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of North end of Sylt Island at List taken from a Meteor 8 looking in towards the mainland - Jul55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 267 |
Thanks to David Cobbold added a photo of Wittmundhaven Visit May 2008 - Celia Cobbold admiring the subject of the Richthofen Museum. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 3rd July 2008 |
| 266 |
Thanks to David Cobbold added a photo of Wittmundhaven Visit May 2008 - Richthofen Museum - Celia Cobbold, Tom Sharratt and Maurice Gavan enjoying the displays. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 265 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of 3 Armoured Car Squadron on their first arrival at RAF Jever, parked on the Parade Ground, after a gruellling 12 hour drive from Luneberg where they had been formed initially - 8May1952. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 264 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Tommy Bewick on Exercise Coronet - Jul53. 3 Armoured Car Squadron deployed in the woods down near the clutch airfields. The Jever Squadrons went to RAF Wahn. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
| 263 |
Visited RAF Museum and photographed 13 months of 4 Sqn F540s. I would like some help with this chore. Simple non-flash, digital photos at either Hendon or Kew. Any volunteers please call me 01732-743745. Thanks to RAF Museum added F540 Monthly Operational Report for Dec57 for 4 Sqn. Air-to-ground, Paddy Hipperson broke arm, Anglo-German St. Nicholas party, Hanburg rugby, snow ploughing, Pirates at Children's Christmas Party, Cine work-ups ready for Sylt. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 2nd July 2008 |
| 262 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Planning and Sequence of flight planning page 30 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 261 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Low Level Navigation with Relation to Ground Attack, Introduction, Reasons for operational low flying and Problems of low level navigation page 29 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
| 260 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Action in the event of fire and Undercarriage and flaps emergency operation page 61 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 259 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Relighting and Failure to relight page 60 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 258 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of John Leyton on Exercise Coronet - Jul53. 3 Armoured Car Squadron deployed in the woods down near the clutch airfields. The Jever Squadrons went to RAF Wahn. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 257 |
Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of Meteor 8 from Target Towing Squadron at RAF Sylt - May55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 256 |
Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of Officers' Mess RAF Sylt - May55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 255 |
Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of Kampen on the Island of Sylt - May55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 30th June 2008 |
| 254 |
Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of Johnny Macknish at Wangerooge, Whitsun 29May55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 253 |
Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of Air Traffic Control Tower at Sylt - May55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 252 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Barrack Block 40, home of 3 Armoured Car Squadron airmen- Jever Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 251 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of John, Tom and Harry outside Barrack Block - Jever Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 29th June 2008 |
| 250 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Queen's Coronation Parade at Jever. No 3 Armoured Car Squadron march off - 2Jun53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 249 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Queen's Coronation Parade at Jever. Guns of the 30th Light Anti-Aircraft Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment firing the Royal Salute, on parade - 2Jun53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 248 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Queen's Coronation Parade at Jever. Guns of the 30th Light Anti-Aircraft Squadron, Royal Air Force Regiment on parade - 2Jun53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 247 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Queen's Coronation Parade at Jever. Guns of the 33rd Light Anti-Aircraft Squadron, Royal Air Force Regiment on parade - 2Jun53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 246 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Queen's Coronation Parade at Jever. No 3 Armoured Car Squadron Drive past with Humber Armoured Cars -2Jun53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 245 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Review of the sortie and Conclusion page 28 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 244 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs HIGH LEVEL NAVIGATION, Introduction and Planning page 27 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 243 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added EMERGENCY HANDLING and Engine failure in flight page 59 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 28th June 2008 |
| 242 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued Stopping the engine page 58 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 241 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of Taffy Morris painting his bedside locker in 118 Sqn accommodation - 1954.nbsp; (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 240 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of bedside locker in 118 Sqn accommodation - 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
| 239 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of 118 Sqn Venoms from Squadron Christmas Card - 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
| 238 |
Thanks to Bill Taylor added his book "Royal Air Force Germany since 1945" to the list of recommended Books and Films. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 237 |
Thanks to Bill Taylor added an excellent description of Exercise Battle Royal in 1954 from his book "Royal Air Force Germany since 1945". (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 27th June 2008 |
| 237 |
Thanks to Bill Taylor added an excellent description of Exercise Coronet in 1953 from his book "Royal Air Force Germany since 1945". (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 236 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of a postcard of Wahn presuambly purchased during a 118 Squadron detachment to Wahn - probably for Exercise Battle Royal held from 22-28th September 1954. It is interesting that the 4 Sqn photograph taken the year before on Exercise Coronet claims to be on the top of the civilian airport building, which is presumably the one on the lower left. It looks as though there is seating on its roof. However, the picture appears to have been taken in the restaurant on the lower right. (Click to compare) Thanks to research by Norman Giffin, the Comet in the top picture is the first civilian jet transport to land at Wahn, now Cologne/Bonn international airport. It is interesting that it is a BOAC Comet and not BEA. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 235 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of 118 Squadron convoy on the road to Gutersloh - 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
| 234 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of British Forces Network Bulletin dated 19Sep54 reporting on the up and coming Exercise Battle Royal and a broadcast programme set in the future - 1971!- when they forecasted that man will be able to cruise in space. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 233 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of post card from Sylt advertising "Bare Arsed Abysinnia Beach" - 1954. The notice in the corner has a remarkable resemblance to a certain item that appeared in 4 Squadron's coffee bar in about 1953 - perhaps this is a replacement? (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 26th June 2008 |
| 232 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of show in Fassberg Station Theatre Sunday 22nd August 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 231 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of Other Ranks Mess ready for Christmas Dec 53 - Fassberg. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 230 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of indoor Bathing Pool at Nordeney - Aug53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 229 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of the Boys and the local girls at Nordeney - Aug53. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
| 228 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Harbour at Nordeney on the Friesland Islands - Aug53. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
| 227 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs points to note in operation and Limitations of equipment page 26 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 226 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Zero reader presentation, Operation, Relationship between needle sweep and angle off and Example page 25 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 225 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Instrument approach, Checks after landing and Stopping the engine page 57 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 25th June 2008 |
| 224 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Going round again page 56 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
| 223 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of Dinger Bell walking past the Sergeants' Mess at Fassberg - 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 222 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of 118 Sqn at Gutersloh - about 1954. L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Sgt Mack, Pompey Banting, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown. In the background Vampire FB.5 WA306 which belonged to 118 Sqn until Jun54 when the last Vampire was replaced by the Venom FB.1. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 221 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of Chic Prigmore at Fassberg - about 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 220 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of 118 Sqn Armourers hard at work on a Venom FB.1 at Fassberg - about 1954. Can anyone recognise names? (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 219 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of 118 Sqn Armourers on NAAFI break at Fassberg - about 1954. Can anyone recognise names? (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 218 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of 118 Sqn Vampire T.11 Trainer used for instrument ratings and QFI checks as there was no 2-seat Venom - at Fassberg - about 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 217 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of Armoury wagon in front of 118 Sqn Venoms at Fassberg - about 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 24th June 2008 |
| 216 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Nordeney Beach on the Friesland Islands - Aug53. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
| 215 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of No 3 Armoured Car Squadron 15 cwt Bedford Truck Jever - Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 214 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Geordie on the Driving Course at Horrumersiel near Jever - Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 213 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Green Salad page 24 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
| 212 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Broadcast Control Some operating hints page 23 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 211 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Approach and landing page 55 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 210 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added CIRCUIT PROCEDURE AND LANDING, Circuit procedure page 54 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 209 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of Fassberg NAAFI - about 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 208 |
Thanks to Matthias Blaul added a photo of a Tornado taxying out at Jever - 25Oct05. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 207 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon who reports a clip from todays breaking Financial News. Can our shareholders make any claims on the grounds that the water rights are ours? (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 205 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Harbour at Horrumersiel near Jever - Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
| 204 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Strand Hotel Horrumersiel near Jever - Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
| 203 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Corporal Paddy McGee at the entrance to the Barrack Block Jever - about Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 202 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Duty Driver 3 Armoured Car Squadron Jever - Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
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Monday 23rd June 2008 |
| 201 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added the Video showing the last clip G014 from Ron Gray's film. This clip was filmed during a 4 Squadron Sylt detachment in the extremely hard winter during January 1955. It begins with shots of the Sylt Officers' Mess in the snow and then shows Tony Pearce, Bill Blake and Bob Smith walking on the sea which was frozen solid as it was so cold. Then there is a shot of Bob Smith with a camera and shows tha fishing boats frozen into the sea ice. A shot follows that shows that Bill Blake was anything but sure-footed - similarly Tony Pearce. After more shots of the boats, Ron Gray, Tony Pearce and Bill Blake are seen returning to the Mess in their smart winter issue white half duffle coats. These had to be quickly withdrawn as the officers' ladies stole them for thier own use! [Backlog up to 12Feb08.] (Click to see.) |
| 200 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added the obiturary for Dr David Annal who designed this web site and found a home for it. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 22nd June 2008 |
| 199 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Broadcast Control Recommended procedures and Selection of fixing aids page 22 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 198 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs continuing on Broadcast Control page 21 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 197 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added High-speed flying and Aerobatics page 53 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 196 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Spinning page 52 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 21st June 2008 |
| 195 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of Christmas 1953, Bar Staff L to R: Arthur Farnie, Albert Short, T F C Hobbs and Dinger Bell. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 20th June 2008 |
| 194 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo taken Christmas 1953, Lofty Freeman and Bob Newton with a "borrowed" sign. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 193 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of a Subscription Card to the 118 Squadron "Globetrotters" Club at Fassberg. Dinger Bell believes that this was closed before he arrived at Fassberg in May53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 192 |
Thanks to Johnny Macknish added more information about Liselotte Folken. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 191 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added his report in February 2008 that he had recently watched a video about the new German experimental mag-lev trains at the old Meppen Range. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 190 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Eddie and Johnny in front of a 3 Armoured Car Squadron Humber Armoured Car Jever - Jun53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 189 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Geoff and Harry in front of a 3 Armoured Car Squadron Humber Armoured Car Jever - Jun53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 188 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Thomas Bewick undergoing driving instruction on a 3 Armoured Car Squadron Humber Armoured Car Jever - May53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 187 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of 3 Armoured Car Squadron motorcycles Jever - May53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 19th June 2008 |
| 186 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added the Video showing G013 clip from Ron Gray's film. This clip was taken back at Jever in Mid-54. The CO's flashes having been added to the Sabre F.4, required Bob Molden to be stuffed down the intake by his colleagues. These include Les Swart, Brian Watson, Alan Armitage, Pete Langstone, Norman Giffin, Fred Maycock, Les Bradley and Bert Sanders. [Backlog up to 12Feb08.] (Click to see.) |
| 185 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs on Briadcast Control, How is it done? and Form of broadcast page 20 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 184 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs continued considerations when flying an H.S.I. exercise page 19 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 183 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added explanation of the change of title frpm No 3 Armeoured Car Squadron to No 3 Field Squadron, RAF Regiment during their time at RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 13th June 2008 |
| 182 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Flying in conditions of severe trubulence, Pre-stall, spinning and aerobatic checks and Stalling page 51 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 181 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added HANDLING IN FLIGHT, Climbing, General flying and Flying at reduced airspeed page 50 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 180 |
Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of what Brian Walker says may be of interest to those who, like him, experienced this awful stuff. He remembers that day well coming out of that chamber into sunshine coughing badly and with streaming eyes and nose. Not something to be repeated if it could be helped! - 11Jun58. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 179 |
Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of 118 Squadron on the road to Gutersloh 1954. L to R: Tony Pitcher, Armoury Sergeant T F C Jack Hobbs, Vic Marsh, Pompey Banting, Dinger Bell, Brian Webber, Unknown armourer abd G B Chard. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 178 |
Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Part of the outdoor exhibition at the Wilhelmshaven Maritime Museum. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 177 |
Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - The historic Brauereigastatte, also known as the "Haus der Getreuen", in the old town. A similar B&W shot of the same building on page 70 of the 1985 BBC Radio and Television German course for beginners 'Deutsch Direkt!' shows the same three trees in front, the brewery of course in the left background, but minus the low wall and railed outside eating area as seen in this latest shot. That's obviously been added later and there was no one-way arrow sign back then. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 176 |
Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - One of the Jever Night Watchmen calling in at the Friesische Bistro on his evening patrol around the town. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 11th June 2008 |
| 175 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of dispatch rider Taff Davies Jever - May53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 174 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of dispatch Riders L to R: Taff Davies, Stan, Johnny and Mac Jever - May53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 173 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of dispatch Riders L to R: Mac, Thomas Bewick, Johnny and Stan on their Triunph Twins Jever - May53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 172 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of a dispatch Rider Thomas Bewick on his Triunph Twin (TRW) Jever - May53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 171 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added the Video showing G012 clip from Ron Gray's film. This clip was taken back at Jever in Mid-54. It shows a visiting Airspeed Oxford . This must be a rare piece of film. The ground crew are seen cranking up the engines, the pilot will have set the trottles and is pressing the booster coil buttons. [Backlog up to 12Feb08.] (Click to see.) |
| 170 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Current codewords in use and Considerations when flying an H.S.I. exercise page 18 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 10th June 2008 |
| 169 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Sighting and The Attack page 17 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 168 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Take-off page 49 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 167 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Taxying and Checks before take-off page 48 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 166 |
Thanks to Thomas Bewick, who has sent me a marvellous collection of photograhs of his time at Jever on 3 Armoured Car Squadron RAF Regiment, added a Group Photograph of 3 Armoured Car Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment - about 1952. Thomas Bewick 2nd from right in 7th (back) row.. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 9th June 2008 |
| 165 |
Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Example of a RAF Form856 Record of Service (Page 10) for Chief Technician Frank Gledhill on final discharge from the RAF on 19th July 1966. Note he had previous service during WWII. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 164 |
Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Example of a RAF Form856 Record of Service (Page 8) for Chief Technician Frank Gledhill on final discharge from the RAF on 19th July 1966. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 163 |
Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Example of a RAF Form856 Record of Service (Page 6) for Chief Technician Frank Gledhill on final discharge from the RAF on 19th July 1966. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 162 |
Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Example of a RAF Form856 Record of Service (Page 4) for Chief Technician Frank Gledhill on final discharge from the RAF on 19th July 1966. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 161 |
Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Example of a RAF Form856 Record of Service (Page 2) for Chief Technician Frank Gledhill on final discharge from the RAF on 19th July 1966. Note the "Exemplary" conduct. (Backlog 12Feb08)
(Click to see.) |
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Sunday 8th June 2008 |
| 160 |
Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Example of a RAF Form856 Record of Service (Page 1) for Chief Technician Frank Gledhill on final discharge from the RAF on 19th July 1966. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 159 |
Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Letter of congratulations for Chief Technician Frank Gledhill receiving a C-in-C's Commendation. Sent by AOC 22 Grp AVM Case - 1Jan66. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.) |
| 158 |
Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Cinderella at the Malcolm Club - about Dec 1960. L to R: Margaret Gledhill Prince Charming holding hands with Agnes Shannon Cinderella and Unknown Fairy Godmother. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
| 157 |
Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of a different Sergeants' Mess Dance. Left Frank Gledhill, Jean Boothroyd and Ann Gledhill. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
| 156 |
Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of those popular "T Kay Sisters" at a Malcolm Club Review about 1960. Left Frank Gledhill and Cpl Terry Booth. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
| 155 |
Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Another shot of the "T Kay Sisters" at a Malcolm Club Review about 1960. Left Frank Gledhill and Cpl Terry Booth. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
| 154 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added the Videoshowing G011 clip from Ron Gray's film. This clip was also taken from the rear ramp of a USAF C-117. The clip shows the Handley Page Victor. This would be one of the prototypes. It first flew 24th December 1952, following which they had tailplane flutter (and total failure) to overcome, and the first production B.1 did not make its first flight until 1st February 1956. [Backlog up to 25Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
| 153 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs High Speed Interceptions page 16 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
| 152 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs continued Bomber Interceptions page 15 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
| 151 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued Starting the engine and Checks after starting page 47 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 7th June 2008 |
| 150 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued Cockpit checks and Starting the engine page 46 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
| 149 |
Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of another scene from Jever Amateur Theatre Club production of Harvey - 20Mar61. L to R: Frank Gledhill as Martin Wilson, Pete Arthur as Lyman Sanderson M.D. and Valerie Ayling as Ruth Kelly. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
| 148 |
Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Cinderella at the Malcolm Club - about Dec 1960. L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Frank Gledhill, Unknown at back, Margaret Gledhill Prince Charming holding hands with Agnes Shannon Cinderella, Unknown, Cpl Terry Noble as Ugly Sister, Unknown and Unknown. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Sergeants' Mess New Years Eve Dance - 0005 am 1Jan1961. Frank Gledhill 2nd from right and Ann Gledhill 3rd from right. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of eating out at the Malcolm Club. L to R: Unknown Lady, Margaret Gledhill, Frank Gledhill, Ann Gledhill, Corporal Lockie, Unknown Lady, Unknown. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added the Video showing G010 clip from Ron Gray's film. This clip was taken from the rear ramp of a USAF C-117. The clip shows the Bristol Britannia, "The Whispering Giant". Protoype first flew August 1952. Problems with engine icing. Into service with BOAC February 1967. [Backlog up to 25Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 6th June 2008 |
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Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Bomber Interceptions, The Interception and The Attack page 14 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 5th June 2008 |
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Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Bomber Interceptions, The Problems Involved and Rapid Reaction Time page 13 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 4th June 2008 |
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Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued Cockpit checks page 45 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued Cockpit checks page 44 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - GAF Fire Engines taken from the Control Tower. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Lockheed F-104 Starfighter in JBG-51 colours. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Very pleased to see the RAF Jever squadron badges which we presented to GAF Wittmundhaven in August 2006, was on display in the Richthofen Museum. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - The approach entrance into Brockzetel. The guardroom on the right, which wasn't there in 1956, was where passports were handed in, ID badges given out and cameras and mobile phones left behind. Remarkably, the 'hole' itself was as strikingly familiar on the morning of the 8th May 2008 as it was back in 1958. Although several internal changes had been made and technology had obviously advanced a few light years, there was still an uncanny feeling within those of 101 SU that we could have virtually sat down and carried on with our work from where we left off fifty years ago. Very emotional. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Where it all started - the main gate at GAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Sergeants' Mess Party - 1959. L to R: Unknown Lady, Frank Gledhill, Unknown Lady, Unknown Lady, Unknown, Mrs Dudley, Ann Gledhill and Flt Sgt Dudley. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Sergeants' Mess dance - Oct60. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of the cast of Jever Amateur Theatre Club production of Harvey - 20Mar61. L to R back row: Frank Gledhill as Martin Wilson, Daphne Hedges as Vita Louise Simmons, David Eastwood as Judge Omar Gaffney, Vic Azzaro as Elwood P. Dowd, Gladys Watson as Mrs Ethel Chauvenet, Peter Angell as E. J. Lohgren, Peggy Bolt as Myrtle May Simmons, Valerie Ayling as Ruth Kelly. Front row: Pete Arthur as Lyman Sanderson M.D., Eileen Bradley as Miss Johnson, Mike Liddiard as William R. Chumley M.D. and, not shown, Bette Green as Betty Chumney. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 3rd June 2008 |
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Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of the "T Kay Sisters" at a Malcolm Club Review about 1960. Left Frank Gledhill and Cpl Terry Booth. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 2nd June 2008 |
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Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Ladies Club meal about 1960. Left Ann Gledhill and opposite on the end of the table Jean Boothroyd. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added the Video showing G009 clip from Ron Gray's film. This clip was taken from the rear ramp of a USAF C-117. Dave Clayton was flying as co-pilot and Ron filmed this sitting between the tri-pod legs of the Movietone film crew. This is the Private Venture, single-seat, proto-type Folland Gnat. It first flew on 18Jul55. Six similar aircraft were built and evaluated by the RAF for the fighter role, but this variant was not adopted. [Backlog up to 25Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Video showing second clip from Lt Col Joachim Linke's film. This clip shows a Douglas A-4 Skyhawk taking off at GAF Wittmundhaven to act as a target towing aircraft for Phantom gunnery training over the North Sea during the visit of ex-members of 101 SU on 7th May 2008. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Video showing first clip from Lt Col Joachim Linke's film. This clip shows a Phantom from JBG-51 Richthofen Fighter Bomber Group taxying out at GAF Wittmundhaven during the visit of ex-members of 101 SU on 7th May 2008. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Phantom just airborne at Wittmundhaven. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Phantom taking off at Wittmundhaven. Note the wind mills in the background - they could quite spoil you're day if you are trying a low level circuit! (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Phantom taxying with the hoods open at Wittmundhaven. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Phantom landing at Wittmundhaven. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Phantom taking off escorted by the tug aircraft which tows a firing banner for shooting practice out over the North Sea. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Col Joachim Linke, our genial host, sneaking a picture of the visitors at the Control Tower. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - View from control tower of the hangers at Wittmundhaven. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Visitors watching the GAF Air Traffic Controllers. L to R: Tom Sharratt, David Cobbold, Celia Cobbold and Maurice Gavan. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 1st June 2008 |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - David Cobbold on the steps taking his turn to examine the cockpit of the Messerschmitt Bf 109. Also waiting L to R: Tom Sharratt, Brian Walker, Marion Walker, Maurice Parker and Lori Parker. Behind is the McDonnell F-4 Phantom. These four aircraft represent the aircraft that JBG-51 Richthofen Wing used from WWII Bf 109, through F-104, Sabre 6 and now the F-4 Phantom. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Side view of Lockheed F-104 Starfighter in JBG-51 colours. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - North American Sabre 6 red nose of JBG-51 Richthofen Fighter Bomber Wing. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Messerschmitt Bf 109 with a North American Sabre 6 beyond and a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom at the end. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Head on view of Messerschmitt Bf 109 with a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter on the left and a North American Sabre 6 on the right. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - The group were shown a collection of real aircraft which we were not able to see during our visit in 2006. Maurice Gavan, on the left, and Gunter Kipp examine a Messerschmitt 109. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Brian Walker, the trip instigator, in the museum. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Brian Walker found his old room in Block 40, now a laundry store room so unfortunately no entry was possible! No terra cotta carving on this door architrave, but others were found elsewhere in the building. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Gunter Kipp in the museum. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Saturday 31st May 2008 |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Baron von Gavan leaps sprightly into his Fokker Tri-plane. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Marion Walker standing by Baron von Richthofen's Fokker Tri-plane. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Model of the new EuroFighter. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Model of the McDonnell Phantom the current aircraft on Fighter Bomber Wing 31 Richthofen. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - The new EuroFighter with Celia Cobbold in the background. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Lori Parker in the museum. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - David Cobbold in the museum. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - As we found during our visit in 2006, there is a marvellous museum next door to the briefing room. L to R: David Cobbold, Gunter Kipp, Maurice Gavan, Brian Walker. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Also ready for the brief in the conference room.
L to R: Tom Sharratt, Maurice Gavan, Marion and Brian Walker, David Cobbold. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Also ready for the brief in the conference room
L to R: Brian Walker, David and Celia Cobbold. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Thursday 8th May 2008 Afternoon - Preparing for a brief in the conference room at GAF Wittmundhaven domestic site. L to R: Gunter Kipp, Lori Parker and Maurice Parker. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Thursday 8th May 2008 - Aerial view of the GAF Brockzetel site. For obvious reasons photography was not allowed but nothing else was spared. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 30th May 2008 |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Brian Walker found his old room in Block 40, now a laundry store room so unfortunately no entry was possible! No terra cotta carving on this door architrave, but others were found elsewhere in the building. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Group photograph outside the right wing door of Block 40. L to R: Gunter Kipp, Tom Sharratt, Lt Col Joachim Linke, David Cobbold, Brian Walker, Maurice Gavan and
Maurice Parker. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Celia Cobbold, Marion Walker and Lori Parker enjoying the wonderful weather we had during our visit. The inner security fence and the west end of the runway can be seen in the background. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Maurice Gavan and Gunther Kipp in front of the Engine Test Bay. Maybe Maurice is explaining to Gunther 'how it all was back then'. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Tom Sharratt looking along the runway to see if he can make out Block 40 in the distance. Lori Parker pointing to the east end of the runway and explaining to Marion Walker that her Nordic Walking track runs along the outside of the perimeter fence. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Maurice Parker, David and Celia Cobbold looking across the runway to Hanger 3 with the new ATC tower on the right. Hanger 4 can be seen in the centre of the picture. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 29th May 2008 |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - After lunch the group was taken back to their old barrack block - Block 40. This is a view of the left wing of Block 40. The number 40 is clearly visible to the right of the external door. Brian Walker's old Room 3 was the second window from the left on the ground floor. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 27th May 2008 |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - On the tour of the airfield were seen many Hardened Aircraft Shelters (HAS) which were not there in our day. One of them is already a "listed building"! (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - The group watching the lifting operation. L to R: Lori Parker, 2 exercise officers, Marion Walker, Maurice Gavan, Tom Sharratt, unknown at back and David Cobbold.& (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - It looks as though they were using a Phantom from the MU which has its undercarriage retracted. The piles of air bags are obviously controlled for inflation from the two yellow stands.& (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - While touring the airfield the group came upon some airmen from Wittmundhaven who were visiting Jever for training on aircraft recovery. This involved inflatable bags used as lifting gear.& (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Group photograph in front of the "very little bus" before leaving for the tour of Jever airfield. L to R: Maurice Parker, Gunter Kipp, Tom Sharratt, Brian Walker, David Cobbold and Maurice Gavan.& (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Group photograph inside the entrance of the Sergeants' Mess before boarding Lt Col Linke's "very little bus" that transported us on the extensive tour of Jever airfield. L to R: Maurice Parker, Gunter Kipp, Brian Walker, Tom Sharratt, Lt Col Joachim Linke, W/O Dirk Jacob, Maurice Gavan, Celia Cobbold and David Cobbold.<& (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Wall display of plaques and photographs inside the entrance to the Sergeants' Mess where we had the first Welcoming presentation by Lt Col Linke who had kindly put together a very interesting power point presentation outlining the history of Jever airfield.& (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - The Main Square in Jever town - now largely pedestrianised. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 26th May 2008 |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - The Phantom Maintenance Unit carries out "in depth" servicing for the GAF Phantom units. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - After visiting Block 40 they were taken across the airfield to Hangar 4 which is now a Phantom Maintenance Unit. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Brian Walker, the instigator and inspiration for this visit. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Block 40 terracotta figures. According to George Engelfield-Bishop, these barrack blocks were built in 1936 as an old peoples home. They still had the alarm and call systems in the rooms and corridors in those days. George understands that this was a cover for their real future use as military accommodation during the Luftwaffe re-armament just before WWII. H block 40 had wonderful bas-reliefs, in, he thinks terracotta, surrounding the door way of each room showing scenes of the German army in action. He was taken in to see them and always wanted to go back and take some pictures but whoever it was living in that block at that time seemed an unfriendly bunch so he never did. We had hoped to get some photographs during our visit in August 2006 but we found that the Blocks had been renovated and could not find the decorations. Now we have some pictures! (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - After lunch, as all the visitors from UK served in 101 Signals Unit, they were shown their old Barrack Block at Jever - Block 40. L to R in the foreground is Marion Walker back, David Cobbold explaining and Lori Parker. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Lunch in the All Ranks Mess at GAF Jever. L to R left side: Tom Sharratt, Lori Parker, Brian Walker, Marion Walker. Right side: Gunter Kipp, Maurice Parker, David Cobbold, Celia Cobbold, Maurice Gavan. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Warrant Officer Dirk Jacob leading the way to lunch in the All Ranks Mess at GAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Wing tip of a Tornado being taken apart at the Dismantling and Recovery Unit. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Tornado being taken apart at the Dismantling and Recovery Unit. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Tornado Dismantling and Recovery Unit. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - First visit at GAF Jever was to the Tornado Dismantling and Recovery Unit. This is a Tornado swing-wing swivel hinge made of very valuable metal that is one of the many valuable spares that are recovered before the Tornado is scrapped. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Warrant Officer Dirk Jacob escorting on the GAF luxury coach used for the tour of the station. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - At the welcoming brief. L to R: Maurice Parker, Lori Parker, Lt Col Joachim Linke, Maurice Gavan and Celia Cobbold. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Visit May 2008 - Warrant Officer Dirk Jacob at the welcoming brief. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Preparing for the welcoming brief by Lt Col Joachim Linke on the first day of the visit Wednesday 7th May 2008. L to R: Maurice Parker, Maurice Gavan, Celia Cobbold and Lori Parker. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 25th May 2008 |
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Thanks to Lt Col Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Getting settled with some refreshments in the Sergeant's Mess for the welcoming brief by Lt Col Joachim Linke on the first day of the visit Wednesday 7th May 2008. L to R: Maurice Gavan Celia Cobbold, Lori Parker, David Cobbold, Marion Walker and Gunter Kipp. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Supper at the Friesische Brasserie. L to R: Brian Walker, Lori Parker, Maurice Parker, Celia Cobbold and David Cobbold. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - David Cobbold - at the Friesische Brasserie. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Maurice Parker - at the Friesische Brasserie where the Jever Nine (minus two due to travel problems) arranged to meet on the evening prior to Wednesday's visit to Jever camp. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Jever Brewery Museum sign. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Jever main square. Most of the visitors stayed in Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Jever downtown old square. Most of the visitors stayed in Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 24th May 2008 |
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Thanks to Al Pollock learnt the sad news of the passing of Tony Boyle. He died of an instant heart attack when working at his computer on the 16th May 2008. Penny Lang is Tony's younger & only sister and she has told us that the funeral will be at 12 noon on 28 May, at St Mary Magdalen in Bridgnorth followed by a reception at Tony's house. Then cremation at Stourbridge at 4.10 for anyone who'd like to be there. Family flowers only. Donations to the Prince's Trust, c/o 4 Underhill Street, Bridgnorth WV16 4BB. Tony had been doing some very valuable historical work for some years writing up some of the special operations in Middle East but understand that this was nearly completed and will be safeguarded OK for the archive. Al requests that if you have any memories of Tony then please pass them to Penny (Penny Lang [E-mail: penny.lang@virgin.net ), or via Al if necessary, so that she can relay them to the rest of his family and other relations. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 23rd May 2008 |
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Apologies for the lack of activity but I have only just returned from my business trips. Thanks to Wilf Crutchley, who must be a glutton for punishment, I have added on the Home page notice of another 118 Sqn Reunion coming up in 8/9May09 which I am sure will be just as good as the one he organised so successfully in September 2006. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Sunday 18th May 2008 |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added first 3 photos of the visit to GAF Jever, Brockzetel and GAF Wittmundhaven on 6th and 7th May 2008. My apologies for taking so long to put them up but I have been away on business for two weerks. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 11th May 2008 |
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Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Principles of defence continued page 12 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 10th May 2008 |
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Thanks to John Bickerstaff learnt the sad news of the passing of Dr David Annal who was the designer of this web site. After a long battle with cancer. His funeral will be at the South London Crematorium on Friday 16th May at 1430 hrs. David was a long time friend of the web master Mick Ryan and he not only designed the Jever Steam Laundry web site but also trained Mick on how to continue to build the site, until it now has over 4,300 pages and 90+ video clips. For this work he was awarded the Golden Share in 2006.
He will be sorely missed - not only on this site but on his own web site www.tessellations.org. (Backlog 25Jan08) Click to see.) |
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Sunday 5th May 2008 |
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Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Two attacked by four, The cicle of joy and Principles of defence page 11 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued Cockpit checks page 43 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mick Ryan added Cockpit checks page 42 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Frank Gledhill and daughter Margaret on the Swing Bridge in Gronigen - Feb60. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Ann Gledhill selling roast pork slices at a Malcolm Club party in 1959 (maybe 1960?). Ann says she sold over 200 slices and it was a long time before she wanted to eat pork again. The pig's head was provided by her husband Frank Gledhill. The chef is unknown but the two children are her daughter Carole (now Tinsley) and her son Stewart. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs The Scissors page 9 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs The Diving Spiral page 10 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08)
(Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 30th April 2008 |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added more to the Video G008 clip from Ron Gray's film. This clip shows four Hunters from 54 Squadron doing a formation low level display. [Backlog up to 25Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added more to the Video G007 clip from Ron Gray's film. Britsol Belvedere twin-rotor helicopter. [Backlog up to 25Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued External checks page 41 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued External checks page 40 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 28th April 2008 |
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Thanks to Col Joachim Linke and Brian Walker we are in the final stages of arranging the visit back to Jever, Brockzetel and Wittmundhaven on 7th and 8th May 2008. It is still not to late if you were considering joining this visit back to GAF Jever - so if you want to make your own way there please send me your passport number as soon as possible and look-up the Visit web site pages as there is lots of information to help you plan your visit. [Backlog up to 25Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added Two Officers' Mess Bills from Flying Officer Ron Gray. Ron says it looks as though the damage for December 1954 was carried forward to January 1955 as the Squadron detached to Sylt for Armament Practice Camp before the Mess Secretary could catch up with them!. One item that was ALWAYS cleared at the end of a month, and NEVER carried forward was your Mess Bill. The lower two versions of the Mess Bills are converted to costs as they would be at March 2008 using the Retail Price Index. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 27th April 2008 |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added the last page 9 Vital actions in dispersal, Climbing speeds, to RAF Wildenwrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added page 8 Vital actions for Take off, Vital actions after Take off and Vital actions for landing, to RAF Wildenwrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added page 7 Ditching, Opening canopy from outside, Fumes in cockpit, Engine starting and Air start, to RAF Wildenwrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added a Video G007 clip from Ron Gray's film. Britsol Belvedere twin-rotor helicopter. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 25th April 2008 |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added a Video G006 clip from Ron Gray's film. An English Electric Canberra powered by 2 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphires as a testbed, makes a run-in and break but before touching down, retracts undercarriage and illustrates it's phenomenal rate of climb on the two Sapphires. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Points on basic defence, The break and Reversing page 8 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Tactics defensive page 7 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08)
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Wednesday 23rd April 2008 |
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Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued External checks page 39 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued External checks page 38 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added page 6 Other emergencies, Fire on start-up, Burst tyre on take-off, Engine failure on take-off, Fire warning, Gliding distances, Forced landing pattern, Wheels up landing and With one wheel up, to RAF Wildenwrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added page 5 Electrics, Ancilliaries, Pressurisation and G Valve to RAF Wildenwrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 20th April 2008 |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added a Video G005 clip from Ron Gray's film. An unknown black Hawker Hunter, probably the Hawker display machine, demonstrating an inverted flypast. It has white drop tanks and maybe the prototype Mk. F.6 with the 10,000lbs thrust Avon. WW592 had made its first flight on 25Mar that year flown by Bill Bedford. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added a Video increasing the size of G001 clip from Ron Gray's film. It shows a flypast by the Airspeed Ambassador and now an approach to landing increasing the length of the clip to 1 min 3 secs. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added a Video increasing the size of G002 clip from Ron Gray's film. The Fairey Gannet, maybe a T.4, does a flypast and now does an approach to landing, increasing the length of the clip to 24 seconds. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 19th April 2008 |
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Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Two versus four, Separating four and Some principals of offence page 6 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Points for a good No. 1, Tactics and Pair versus pair page 5 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Duties of No. 2 and let us look at the No. 1 page 4 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mick Ryan added Part IV Handling, Starting, Taxying and Take-off and External checks page 37 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mick Ryan added last page of Management of systems page 36 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 17th April 2008 |
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Thanks to Chris Stone added photo 47 Mick Ryan rigging up the projection of the Jever web site from the spiral staircase. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 16th April 2008 |
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Thanks to Chris Stone added photo 46 L to R, Pat King awarding the Golden Share to Pete Jennings. He must have forgiven him for the Cuckoo Clock? AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Chris Stone added photo 45 L to R, Mick Ryan and Eric Pigdon with the RAF Jever web site on display behind. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Chris Stone added photo 44 L to R, Mick Ryan and Pete Hunwick. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Chris Stone added photo 43 L to R, Jo Ryan, Barrie Tonkinson, Toni Stone, Heather McIntyre, Mick Ryan. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Chris Stone added photo 42 L to R, Mick Ryan back, Pete Jennings, Chris Stone foreground, Eric Sharp head only, Fergie Ferguson, Jo Ryan foreground, Eric Pigdon. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 15th April 2008 |
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Thanks to Chris Stone added photo 41 another view of the reunion from the spiral staircase. L to R, At the bar: Al Pollock, Audrey King, Pat King back, Hilary Tyrrell glasses, Trish Pollock, Pete Jennings back, Mike Tyrrell elbow on bar, Danny Lavender back, Eric Sharp folded arms, Mick Ryan leaning on bar, Fergie Ferguson back. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 13th April 2008 |
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Back from hols! Sorry about the imterruption of service. Thanks to Chris Stone added the first of his photos 40. An overview of the reunion from the spiral staircase. L to R, Near Booth: Toni Stone, Barry Tonkinson back, Heather McIntyre and Jo Ryan standing. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 24th March 2008 |
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Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs patrol position, Fighting position, A few tips on sticking, Altitude problems and Tips for No. 2 page 3 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Air fighting tactics, Tactics-offensive page 2 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mick Ryan added Use of ejection seat equipment page 35 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mick Ryan added Management of the pressurising and demisting systems and Management of the electrical system page 34 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 23rd March 2008 |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added page 4 Flying controls, Undercarriage, Emergency lowering of undercarriage, Undercarriage indicator, Speed brakes, Brake boost and Nose wheel steering to RAF Wildenwrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added page 3 Fuel consumption, Emergency fuel system, JPT and Hydraulics to RAF Wildenwrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added a Video showing G004 clip from Ron Gray's film. The Avro Ashton was developed from the Avro Tudor airliner and powered by four Rolls Royce Nene turbojets, the Avro Ashton was used for research in the 1950s, with a total of six examples being built. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] ( |
