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Wednesday 1st September 2010 |
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Thanks to his daughter Julia Cruikshank we learnt the sad news of the death of John Freeborn on Saturday 28Aug10 at 10:25 am. He was very peaceful, and slipped out of life into death. Julia and her husband were with him. If you are on Facebook there are loads of tributes already pouring in. Julia put a posting on his Facebook page. Julia says flowers will be lovely, and her father liked them, so if people want to do that, it's fine. If people would like to support any charity John donated to Cancer Research in memory of his wife Peta. Provisionally the Celebration of his life will be at Southport Crematorium, Tuesday 7th September 2010 at 3pm. [Backlog: 27Mar10 158 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 29th August 2010 |
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Thanks to Barrie Palmer added Barrie and Veronica Palmer, Snr Sector Controller, 101SU Sum77-Sum79 to the visit back to Jever 6-9Oct10. This makes a total of 25 so far. [Backlog: 27Mar10 155 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 27th August 2010 |
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Thanks to Jim Robinson added a copy of The Field's helpful reply to Curly Hirst's letter asking how to permanently mark Elspeth with a 98 Sqn flash - 28Jun55. [Backlog: 27Mar10 153 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Jim Robinson added a copy of Curly Hirst's cheeky letter to the magazine "The Field" asking how to permanently mark Elspeth with a 98 Sqn flash - Jun55. [Backlog: 27Mar10 153 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 20th August 2010 |
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Thanks to Jim Robinson added a copy of BeBe Sharman's adaptation of the RAF Jever Form asking for permission to keep a pig. [Backlog: 27Mar10 146 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Jim Robinson added a copy of 98 Squadron RAF - RULES REGARDING THE PIG. [Backlog: 27Mar10 146 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Jim Robinson added a copy of a letter concerning Elspeth the Pig Mascot from the pilots of 98 Sqn to the Station Commander Gp Capt Tom Prickett - 6May55. [Backlog: 27Mar10 146 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Al Pollock learnt of the death of Wg Cdr "Woody" Vernon Compton Woodward DFC and bar, who was OC Flying 122 Wing from Jul56 to May57. He died in 2000 at the age of 83 in British Columbia, Canada. Added a personnel story for him. [Backlog: 17Mar10 155 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 35 Engine handling, STARTING, TAXYING AND TAKE-OFF and External checks of Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes. [Backlog: 12Mar10 161 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 19th August 2010 |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 34 Management of the fuel system of Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes. [Backlog: 12Mar10 160 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to David Cobbold added another page of the "Whatever happened to the Likely Lads.." story. [Backlog: 12Mar10 160 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Fred Monsey, Unknown and Colin Leeming in front of a visiting Gloster Javelin - About 60. [Backlog: 12Mar10 160 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Mike Wilson, Fred Pitt and Colin Leeming - About Apr60. [Backlog: 12Mar10 160 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Colin Leeming leaning out of Block 40 - About Apr60. [Backlog: 12Mar10 160 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of friends in the woods - L to R: Bob Dicker, Fred Monsey, Colin Leeming and Fred Pitt - About Apr60. [Backlog: 12Mar10 160 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Steven Pocock added more details about his Grandfather's experiences during WW1. [Backlog: 10Mar10 162 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Al Pollock added more details about the death of John Lakeman. [Backlog: 7Mar10 165 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 18th August 2010 |
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The German Railway times and fares are now available. I have done some research on the various costs of getting from Bremen to Jever for our visit from 6th to 9th Oct10. Please have a look at these costs and let me know what you want to do. There is no need to go by car if you prefer rail. [Backlog: 7Mar10 164 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Jim Ewing added a photo of the back streets of Jever - about 1960. [Backlog: 7Mar10 164 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Jim Ewing added a photo of Jever Schloss - about 1960. [Backlog: 7Mar10 164 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Jim Ewing added a photo of Jever Windmill - about 1960. [Backlog: 7Mar10 164 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to the Daily Telegraph we have learnt the sad news that Malcolm (Bill) Blake on August 15th passed away peacefully at Wycombe Hospital aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Lorna, father of Susan, Martin and Ian, grandfather of Emma, Ben, Charlie, Sienna and Bella, cherished friend to many. Funeral Friday 20th August at 2.30 p.m. Chiltern Woodland Burial Park , Beaconsfield HP9 2XB. Family flowers only, donations to Cancer Research UK and/or RAF Benevolent Fund c/o Arnold Funeral Service, 891 London Road, Loudwater, Bucks. HP10 9TB. Tel: 01494-472572. [Backlog: 7Mar10 164 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Jim Ewing added a photo of Statue to Maria, Patron Saint of Jever - about 1960. [Backlog: 7Mar10 164 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 17th August 2010 |
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Thanks to Al Pollock added some more information to the short and long histories of 4 Sqn. [Backlog: 7Mar10 163 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Toby Iles added a Video showing M18-17 clip from Brian Iles's film of his return flight from RAF Jever to Bulawayo, Africa in his Miles M-18 light aircraft beginning on Tuesday 20th July 1954 and starting their return on Monday 16th August 1954. After a break in Cairo the flight is resumed at on Tuesday 24th August 1954 at 0750 hrs landing at Mersa Matruh at 1000 hrs for refuelling. On the way they flew past the pyramids and the Sphinx. The flight from Mersa Matruh to El Adem took place from 1240 to 1510 hrs on the same day. I think it finishes on the approach to El Adem where they stopped for the night. [Backlog: 3Mar10 167 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 33 PART III HANDLING, MANAGMENT OF SYSTEMS and Management of the fuel system of Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes. [Backlog: 3Mar10 167 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 32 Maximum weights, C.G. Limitations and Aircraft Approch Limitations of Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes. [Backlog: 3Mar10 167 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 16th August 2010 |
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Thanks to David Cobbold added another page of the "Whatever happened to the Likely Lads.." story. [Backlog: 3Mar10 166 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Cpl Fred Pitt, Post Office Section, Station HQ - About Apr60. [Backlog: 3Mar10 166 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Bob Dicker & Colin Leeming waiting to leave for Paris - 14Apr60. [Backlog: 3Mar10 166 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of a week in Paris - 14-19Apr60. L to R: Fred Pitt, Bob Dicker, Colin Leeming and Mike Wilson. [Backlog: 3Mar10 166 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Mike's pass for the week in Paris - 5Apr60. We stayed at a quite grotty hotel not far from the river. I remember we bought a copy of Lady Chatterley's Lover and wasted quite a bit of our break in Paris reading it, and being urged on by others to "Come on, let's have a read!" [Backlog: 3Mar10 166 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to David Westcott, his son, added details for Derek Westcott who was posted to Jever in Dec51 and therefore must be one of the earliest members top have served there that we are in contact with. [Backlog: 2Mar10 167 days ]
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Sunday 15th August 2010 |
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Thanks to Chris Stone added a photo of the Gunnery Team taken at Sylt during the work-up of the 1960 RAF Germany Gunnery Team, and so it's an assorted collection of RAFG squadrons. L to R: Unknown Sylt resident Armament Officer; Flt Lt Mike Davis (26 Sqn); Flt Lt John 'Whisky' Walker (4 Sqn); Fg Off Duncan Robinson (?Sqn Gutersloh); Wg Cdr Pete Thorne (OC APS Sylt and Team Manager); Flt Lt Chris Stone (Team Captain 93 Sqn); Flt Lt Peter Highton (?Sqn Gutersloh); Flt Lt Chas Hopkins (4 Sqn and Team Eng Off) - about 24Aug60. Brief History Nine pilots from various RAFG Hunter squadrons were selected (for their past gunnery expertise), and were initially assembled at Sylt for the work-up which began on 3 August 1960. [Backlog: 28Feb10 168 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to George Avey added the last of his excellent set of photos with one of the full original crew at RAF Meppen Range - 1953. [Backlog: 27Feb10 169 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to George Avey added photo of a Sabre F.4 with its airbrakes out. The code letters B-U identify this as a 4 Squadron Sabre XB961 which arrived on the squadron on Wed 31 Mar 1954 and was passed to 130 Sqn on Fri 29 Jul 1955. Therefore this photo must have been taken after 31Mar54. Later on the code letters were repleced by 4 Squadron flashes either side of the roundel. (Click to see the same Sabre.) [Backlog: 27Feb10 169 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to George Avey added photo of a Sabre F.4 from an unknown squadron head on - 1953. [Backlog: 27Feb10 169 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to George Avey added photo of a Sabre F.4 from an unknown squadron at low level over Meppen Range - 1953. [Backlog: 27Feb10 169 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Jim Ewing added a photo of downtown Jever - about 1960. Can anyone recognise the building? [Backlog: 27Feb10 169 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Jim Ewing added a photo of the back streets of Jever Town near the Kirche - about 1960. [Backlog: 27Feb10 169 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Jim Ewing added a photo of Dave Robinson, room-mate of Jim Ewing with 2 Sqn Swifts in the background - about 1960. [Backlog: 27Feb10 169 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Jim Ewing added a photo of the railway in the airfield woods. This was used to bring in fuel supplies and also to carry leased trains from Bundesbahn which were loaded with Squadron heavy equipment for detachments such as Sylt. The railway ran round to the South side of the airfield so that loading could take place directly from the Squadron Hangers - about 1960. [Backlog: 27Feb10 169 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 14th August 2010 |
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You may have noticed that the "Return Trip" page of Brian Iles M-18 flight from Bulawayo to Jever has become very slow to load. This is because there are so many video clips on one "page". It has to load all of them before it can run the last clip and this takes a long time. So I have split the return trip up into several "pages" with no more than two clips per page and anyone of them should now load quickly. [Backlog: 27Feb10 168 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 13th August 2010 |
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Thanks to Toby Iles added a Video showing M18-16 clip from Brian Iles's film of his return flight from RAF Jever to Bulawayo, Africa in his Miles M-18 light aircraft beginning on Tuesday 20th July 1954 and starting their return on Monday 16th August 1954. This is the final flight from Luxor to Cairo Airport from 1000 hrs to 1300 hrs on Sunday 22nd August 1954. There is a formation take-off filmed from another light aircraft, which maybe from Luxor Airport. Some of the airborne shots maybe of the Great Pyramid near Luxor. Then ther are tourist shots round Cairo as they took a break. There are some nice sunbathing shots of Sandy by the pool I assume it is either the Cairo Officers' Mess or Club? There are some shots around Cairo and various forms of transport. After some camel riding there are shots of the pyramids and the Sphinx. [Backlog: 27Feb10 167 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 11th August 2010 |
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Thanks to Pat King added four more attendees to the Jever visit. Ryanair have a special deal for Sep and Oct from Stansted to Bremen £10 return, so hurry up and buy your ticket before they fill up that flight. [Backlog: 26Feb10 165 days ]
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Tuesday 10th August 2010 |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 31 Maximum speeds of Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes. [Backlog: 26Feb10 164 days ]
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 30 Part II LIMITATIONS, Engine Limitations - Derwent 8 and 9 and Flying limitations of Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes. [Backlog: 26Feb10 164 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 8th August 2010 |
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Thanks to David Cobbold added another page of the "Whatever happened to the Likely Lads.." story. [Backlog: 27Feb10 162 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to George Avey added a photo of Range Radio Frequencies - 1953. [Backlog: 27Feb10 162 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to George Avey added a photo of Pete and Taffy by the bird bath - 1953. [Backlog: 27Feb10 162 days ]
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Thanks to George Avey added a photo of a relief officer at the tower. Not a popular job - 1953. Anyone know who this is? [Backlog: 27Feb10 162 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to George Avey added a photo of Richter at the range - 1953. [Backlog: 27Feb10 162 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Jim Ewing added a photo of Forsthaus Upjever in the woods to the South of the airfield - about 1960. [Backlog: 27Feb10 162 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Jim Ewing added a photo of Jim Ewing in the lead in the 400 mtrs Hurdles in the 2ATAF championships - 1960. [Backlog: 27Feb10 162 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Jim Ewing added a photo of Jim Ewing 2nd from left in the 400 mtrs Hurdles in the 2ATAF v BAOR meet - 1960. [Backlog: 27Feb10 162 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Jim Ewing added a photo of Jim Ewing winning the 800 mtrs in the 2ATAF v Dutch Air Force Athletics meet in The Hague - 1959. [Backlog: 27Feb10 162 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo taken in Jever Town reminds us that the annual Schützenfest week in Jever always livened things up a bit. The parade through the town, the fair and dance that was held in the Schützenhof on Saturday evening will be well remembered by some of us. In this picture the parade is arriving at the fair ground next to the Schützenhof - about August 1959. [Backlog: 26Feb10 163 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo taken in Jever Town reminds us that the annual Schützenfest week in Jever always livened things up a bit. The parade through the town, the fair and dance that was held in the Schützenhof on Saturday evening will be well remembered by some of us. In this picture the body of the Schützenfest parade passes down Bahnhofstraße - about August 1959. [Backlog: 26Feb10 163 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo taken in Jever Town reminds us that the annual Schützenfest week in Jever always livened things up a bit. The parade through the town, the fair and dance that was held in the Schützenhof on Saturday evening will be well remembered by some of us. In this picture the Schützenfest parade passes down Bahnhofstraße - about August 1959. [Backlog: 26Feb10 163 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 7th August 2010 |
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Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added a Video showing 118 Squadron Reunion on 8th May 2009 Tribute to Flight Lieutenant Jimmy Talallla clip from Ken Pott's film. Poet Michael Kendrick wrote a poem in tribute to the WWII 118 Squadron pilot. This was read by Dineen Talalla, Jimmy's Granddaughter. [Backlog: 26Feb10 162 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Toby Iles added a Video showing M18-15 clip from Brian Iles's film of his return flight from RAF Jever to Bulawayo, Africa in his Miles M-18 light aircraft beginning on Tuesday 20th July 1954 and starting their return on Monday 16th August 1954. I think this might be the finalleg into Cairo Airport. It shows the large terminal building and some twin engined airliners with finally someone walking out to refuel the M-18. [Backlog: 26Feb10 162 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Phil Riggott added a photo of Mick Davis enjoying a Jever Pils at a mobile bar in Jever Market Place on a visit back to Jever with Phil Riggott in 1989. [Backlog: 26Feb10 162 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 29 First aid, Dingies and Crowbars of Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes. [Backlog: 26Feb10 162 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 6th August 2010 |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 28 Cameras, Target-towing gear, Miscellaneous equipment, EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT and Hand fire extingusihers of Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes. [Backlog: 26Feb10 161 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Phil Riggott added a photo of L to R Andy Pickering, John Viheent, Slim Middleton, Allan Peake and Brian Whalley - about 1959. [Backlog: 26Feb10 161 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Phil Riggott added a photo of Pete Kenny and Doug Aitken - about 1959. [Backlog: 26Feb10 161 days ]
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Thanks to Phil Riggott added a photo of Frank, Mac Williams and Allan Peake - about 1959.. [Backlog: 26Feb10 161 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Phil Riggott added a photo of Jock Talson and Phil Riggott with their cars about 1959. [Backlog: 26Feb10 161 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 5th August 2010 |
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Thanks to Wif Crutchley added details for Wally Milne, WWII pilot on 118Sqn at its re-formation in 1941. Duxfiord Wing during Battle of Britain. Now 92 living in Nottingham and would like to talk to anyone from 118Sqn. [Backlog: 26Feb10 160 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 4th August 2010 |
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Thanks to David Cobbold added another page of the "Whatever happened to the Likely Lads.." story. [Backlog: 26Feb10 159 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to George Avey added a photo of Sabre from unknown squadron over the Tower - 1953. [Backlog: 26Feb10 159 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to George Avey added a photo of Mutti our German cook and Lassie - 1953. [Backlog: 26Feb10 159 days ]
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Thanks to George Avey added a photo of George Avey and Joe - 1953. [Backlog: 26Feb10 159 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to George Avey added a photo of George Avey and Lassie - 1953. [Backlog: 26Feb10 159 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 2nd August 2010 |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added more details of the GAF festivities at Aurich and Brockzetel on 8Oct10 to which we are all invited as part of our visit back to Jever. The return fare from London to Bremen is only £10 - so why not join us?! [Backlog: 26Feb10 157 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo taken in Jever Town main square Alter Markt - 1957. The 'Bremer Schlüssel' just visible on the far left will most probably come to mind by some of us. The old Pekel bus with trailer will also be remembered by many as this was run on the route Camp - Jever - Wilhelmshaven. Maurice recalls that when travelling in the trailer in winter things were a little on the cold side and one always had to wipe the condensation from the window to be able to see where you were. [Backlog: 26Feb10 157 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo taken in Jever Town main square Alter Markt - 1957. A well known 'Watering Hole' in our day was the 'Schwarzen Bär', on the right. [Backlog: 26Feb10 157 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo taken at RAF Jever 111 Sqn Formation Aeros Team passing through and being turned round by ASF on their way to, or perhaps from, an air display at Rygge in Norway - 22May59. Hunter T.7 XL610 Z, not yet in black but eventually used to lead the 111 Sqn team, (see previous photo for details). Z belonged to 111 Sqn which was first flown by Hugh Merewether on 12Nov58. Central Fuselage C/N 41H-695344. Delivered on 23Jan59 to No 111 Sqn. ('Z') at Wattisham Stn Flt. Crashed, hit ground at N. Kelsey; both pilots killed 7Jun62. [Backlog: 26Feb10 157 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 1st August 2010 |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo taken at RAF Jever of 111 Sqn Formation Aeros Team passing through and being turned round by ASF on their way to, or perhaps from, an air display at Rygge in Norway - 22May59. Two Hunter F.6s, near one XF506 X and the one behind is T. [Backlog: 26Feb10 156 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added a Video showing 118 Squadron Reunion on 8th May 2009 Tribute to Sqn Ldr Arthur Asker clip from Ken Pott's film. Wilf Crutchley pays tribute to Sqn Ldr Arthur Asker the Guest of Honour and Molly his wife. Also added to 118 Sqn Personnel stories as an entry for Arthur Asker. [Backlog: 26Feb10 156 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 29th July 2010 |
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Thanks to Ryanair please note that Ryanair have a special offer of flights from Stansted to Bremen in September/October 2010 for only £10 return. [Backlog: 26Feb10 153 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 14th July 2010 |
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Thanks to Toby Iles added a Video showing M18-14 clip from Brian Iles's film of his return flight from RAF Jever to Bulawayo, Africa in his Miles M-18 light aircraft beginning on Tuesday 20th July 1954 and starting their return on Monday 16th August 1954. Another leg flying alongside what is presumed to be the River Nile. There is a strange white pointed building and some signs of flooding. There are views over a much larger city on the banks of the river, which maybe Cairo? Finishes with yet more locals watching the refuelling. [Backlog: 26Feb10 138 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 13th July 2010 |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 27 Gyro gunsight of Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes. [Backlog: 26Feb10 137 days ]
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 26 Internal lighting, External lighting, OPERATIONAL CONTROLS and Radio and radar equipment of Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes. [Backlog: 26Feb10 137 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Phil Riggott added a photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Bundesmarine Fairey Gannet UA115 the night before - 5Jun59. [Backlog: 26Feb10 137 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 12th July 2010 |
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Thanks to Phil Riggott added a photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Blackburn Beverley, RAF XL151 pilot Flt. Lt. Calvert from RAF Abingdon the night before - 5Jun59. [Backlog: 26Feb10 136 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 11th July 2010 |
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Thanks to Phil Riggott added a photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Handley Page Victor taxying in on arrival the night before - 5Jun59. [Backlog: 26Feb10 135 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to David Cobbold added another page of the "Whatever happened to the Likely Lads.." story. [Backlog: 26Feb10 135 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to George Avey added a photo of Meppen town hall- 1953. [Backlog: 26Feb10 135 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to George Avey added a photo of Meppen town square - 1953. [Backlog: 26Feb10 135 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a satellite shot from Google of the US Army Nike barracks at Hohenkirchen which can be seen on the northern outskirts of the town. (To the right of Jelliestede). The accommodation blocks are now part of the hotel complex. [Backlog: 26Feb10 135 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a satellite shot from Google of the missile Launching Area (Mederns) where the 3 missile launch pads can still be seen today - NE of the village of Mederns, about 10 miles North of Jever airfield. The Integrated Fire Control (IFC) at Friederikensiel must have been situated SW of village ( buildings in white area). The IFC was normally located some 900 to 5500 metres behind the missile launching area ( to the west). [Backlog: 26Feb10 135 days ]
(Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a better map showing the exact locations of the US Army Nike Missile sites about 10 miles North of Jever airfield. [Backlog: 26Feb10 135 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 10th July 2010 |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of RAF Jever 111 Sqn Formation Aeros Team passing through and being turned round by ASF on their way to, or perhaps from, an air display at Rygge in Norway - 22May59. [Backlog: 26Feb10 134 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Jeversches Wochenblatt local German newspaper report on No. 21 MU at GAF Jever - 5Mar09. Text: Members of No. 21 MU at GAF Jever in front of the 350th completed in-depth inspection of a Phantom. MU keep the Phantom fleet in the air. F-4F hand-over after completion of the 350th. in-depth inspection at GAF Jever. A manufacturers in-depth inspection on a F-4F II is carried out every 72 months or 1,200 flying hours and requires more than 1,7000 man hours (around 11 months). No. 21 MU has been based on the station for 42 years and the first Phantom in-depth inspection was carried out in 1977. This vital work on the now over 30year old Phantoms is only carried out by the MU at Jever. [Backlog: 26Feb10 134 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of 98 Sqn Hunter F.4 - probably during 1957. [Backlog: 26Feb10 134 days ]
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Wednesday 7th July 2010 |
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Thanks to Ernie Lack and Alan Stanley 5 more added to Jever visit in October, Ernie Lack and his wife, George Beaton both of 4 Sqn and Alan Stanley and his wife of 101 SU. Total in the party now 20. [Backlog: 26Feb10 131 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 5th July 2010 |
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Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added a Video showing 118 Squadron Reunion on 8th May 2009 Apologies and introduction clip from Ken Pott's film. Wilf Crutchley thanks John Freeborn, George Aird and David Lockspeiser for their support while organising the reunion. Wilf then asks for someone else to take on the next organisation having done two himself. Wilf announced apologies from Charles Gibbs whose health prevented him from travelling at the last minute; Iain Sutherland, a WWII pilot who was too ill to travel but had sent his son; Ken Potts from Australia who had won a raffle prize to travel to any sporting fixture in the world and had chosen this 118 Sqn reunion. Ken had brought over a camera to record the event for George Spooner who could not make it from Australia. Wilf welcomed the whole Talalla family who had attended from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia; AVM Paddy Harbison and Helen, his wife had travelled from Virginia, USA and was the longest wartime member of 118 Sqn as he served from 1943 to its disbandment in 1946. Finally he mentioned Bob Taylor who had travalled from Spain. [Backlog: 26Feb10 129 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 4th July 2010 - UK's Thanksgiving |
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Thanks to Toby Iles added a Video showing M18-13 clip from Brian Iles's film of his return flight from RAF Jever to Bulawayo, Africa in his Miles M-18 light aircraft beginning on Tuesday 20th July 1954 and starting their return on Monday 16th August 1954. This leg includes flying over a large river with steam boats as well as dhows. There are scenes of flodding. The shot finishes with a re-fuelling in front of an audience of the locals. [Backlog: 26Feb10 128 days ]
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Four more have added their names to the supper in the GAF Jever Officers' Mess on Wednesday 7th October 2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 128 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 30th June 2010 |
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Ryanair are offering flightsd duirect from Liverpool to Bremen for only £10 each way in a sale for September and October. At present it would mean going on Tuesday and coming back early Saturday morning for a total of £37.94 return. They probably go from other airfields to Bremen as well. [Backlog: 26Feb10 124 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke I have been able to plan for a possible new event during our visit back to Jever. Last time we were all, wives and friends included, able to pay for a meal served in the historic Officers' Mess on the base at Jever, at a very low cost. We invited several of our hosts as a way of saying thank you for their kindness. If you want me to organise this I have added a possible programme to the brief. I need your advice quickly. Will all those who are going please let me know whether you would like to attend such a supper. [Backlog: 26Feb10 124 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke we have refined the details of the visit back to Jever. I have incorporated all the changes in the new brief. Mainly, we are concentrating on Thursday on Jever as Wittmundhaven is closed for runway re-surfacing. The GAF has generously offered to collect us in their coach, (they are very luxurious - not at all like our old buses!), from the Schutzenhof for the Jever tour and back and also collect us and return us from the Schutzenhof to Aurich/Brockzetel on the Friday. I am proposing an evening meal for us all and our guests in the Officers' Mess on Thursday evening, as we did last time as an opportunity to thank our hosts. More details in the next item above. We now know that there is an evening event in Aurich to which we have been invited, and therefore I have changed my flights to return on Saturday. [Backlog: 26Feb10 124 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 28th June 2010 |
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Thanks to his widow we learnt the sad news of the death of Dennis "Larry" Lamb who died at the age of 85. Larry was on 118 Sqn at Fassberg in late 1952. [Backlog: 26Feb10 122 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 27th June 2010 |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 25 Windscreen de-icing and de-misting, Windscreen wiper, Direct-vision panels and Oxygen system of Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes. [Backlog: 26Feb10 121 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 24 Seat and harness and Cockpit heating of Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes. [Backlog: 26Feb10 121 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Phil Riggott added a photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Avro Shackleton the day before the Anglo-German Open Day at Jever 5Jun59. [Backlog: 26Feb10 121 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Sylvia Wade learnt of the sad news of the passing of Stan Wade, a 4 Sqn pilot, who died at the end of March 2010 from cancer.. [Backlog: 26Feb10 121 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 26th June 2010 |
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Thanks to Phil Riggott added a photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day USAF North American F-100 Super Sabre the day before the Anglo-german Open Day at Jever 5Jun59. [Backlog: 26Feb10 120 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Phil Riggott added a photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day USAF Lockheed Hercules the day before the Anglo-german Open Day at Jever 5Jun59. [Backlog: 26Feb10 120 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Phil Riggott added a photo of the line up the day before the Anglo-german Open Day at Jever 5Jun59. In the background are the 111 Black Arrow Hunter F.6s and the Gloster Javelin in the foreground. [Backlog: 26Feb10 120 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 25th June 2010 |
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Return to Jever - Part 4 6th-9th October 2010. NB Ryanair are offering 30% off flights in Oct10 if booked by Monday midnight 28Jun10. This would have made my flight cost £27.98 return!! See http://www.bookryanair.com/skysales/FRSelect.aspx [Backlog: 26Feb10 119 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 24th June 2010 |
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Return to Jever - Part 4 6th-9th October 2010. Thanks to Gunter Kipp we have negotiated a special rate at the Sxchutzenhof for our visit: €50 (£41) for single room and €78 (£64) for a double. When booking on line or by telephone make sure that they understand that it is a "RAF Jever" booking and you will get these rates. It will be very convenient if the bulk of us can stay there as it is the closest to the airfield being on the road to the main gate. The web site for booking at the Schutzenhof is at: http://www.schuetzenhof-jever.de< [Backlog: 26Feb10 118 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 21st June 2010 |
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Return to Jever - Part 4 6th-9th October 2010. We are arranging another visit back to Jever, Wittmundhaven and Brockzetel. We have been invited back for the 50th Anniversary and Hand-over ceremony when the Brockzetel bunker will become a civilian remote unmanned radar sute on Friday 8th October 2010. We have also been invited to re-visit GAF Jever and GAF Wittmundhaven on 7th October 2010. Click to see the details and how to sign up for this chance to return to our place of memories. [Backlog: 26Feb10 115 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 4th June 2010 |
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Thanks to Maurice Gavan added a photo of Block 40, the home of the 101SU lads at RAF Jever - about 1957. [Backlog: 26Feb10 98 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Gavan added a photo of Tom Sharratt - about 1957. [Backlog: 26Feb10 98 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 3rd June 2010 |
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Thanks to Maurice Gavan added a photo of the lads resting in the sun at the Station swimming pool - about 1957. L to R: David "Ginger" Cobbold and Digger Davidson - rest unknown. [Backlog: 26Feb10 97 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Gavan added a photo of 101SU lads, relaxing on the airfield about 1957. They appear to be standing on the railway line which was extended across the threshold to Runway 29 to allow the loading of Sylt trains on the south side of the airfield. Some of the approach lights can be seen in the background. Notice the rails inlaid in brick to avoid damage if an aircraft over/undershot. L to R: Danny Sands, Maurice Gavan, Rex Cole and David "Ginger" Cobbold. [Backlog: 26Feb10 97 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 1st June 2010 |
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Thanks to Maurice Gavan added a photo of an evening function at the Schutzenhof associated with the Jever Open Day - 13May58. L to R: Unknown nearest man with elbow on the table, Karl Watson background, Unknown Lady, Gp Capt Sid Hughes, Station Commander and Gladys Watson. [Backlog: 26Feb10 95 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Gladys Watson the RAF Jever Airmens' Mess Christmas Lunch Menu 25 December 1958. This copy was signed by most of the attendees at the Block 40 Breakout Reunion of 101 SU shareholders at the Union Jack Club on 27Feb10. From the top: Zeke March, Bert Parsley, Alan Cavanagh, Phil Riggott, Johnny Ball' Dave "Ginger" Cobbold, Brian Walker, Maurice Gavan, Digger Davidsson and Mick Ryan. [Backlog: 26Feb10 95 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 30th May 2010 |
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Thanks to the Daily Telegraph added an obiturary for Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Hugh Moran KCB MVO ADC, former OC 4 Sqn and C-in-C Air Command. [Backlog: 26Feb10 93 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 29th May 2010 |
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Thanks to Georgina Bradley, his daughter, I have been able to add a page about "Jim" Bradley under 93 Sqn personnel. [Backlog: 26Feb10 92 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Georgina Bradley, his daughter, we have learnt the sad news of the passing of "Jim" P F L Bradley. She wrote: "I have only this weekend found your site and really like it. I found it while in the search for something completely different regarding my father: Ft Lt Peter L F Bradley. It was so lovely to find pictures of him having fun and laughs in his young years! Unfortunately, he passed away on Friday 21st May after a long illness. His funeral will be held at 2pm on 1st June at Horham Baptist Church, nr Stradbroke, Suffolk. Family flowers only - donations instead to Adele House Nursing home, where he was cared for so well; c/o Rackhams Funeral Services, Diss. My Mother (Barbara) is going very strong! But she is quite a bit younger than my Father. They met and married in 1966 while he was on detachment at Ballykelly (Shackletons) in Northern Ireland - she was the daughter of a local farmer (very romantic!) After Daddy retired from the RAF in 1971 he started his car tuning business 'Spot On Tuning' which went from strength to strength, especially after he started specialising in BMWs. He never retired and was intending to go to work on the 2nd January 2009 - the day he was hit by a massive stroke. (My brother has taken over the business.). [Backlog: 26Feb10 92 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 18th May 2010 |
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Thanks to George Avey added a photo of George Avey checking on the R.T. in the tower - 1953. [Backlog: 26Feb10 81 days ]
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Thanks to George Avey added a closer picture of Flt Lt Fearn playing darts - 1953. [Backlog: 26Feb10 81 days ]
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Thanks to George Avey added a closer picture of the living quarters at Meppen - 1953. [Backlog: 26Feb10 81 days ]
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Saturday 15th May 2010 |
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Completed the annual analysis of the shareholders on the database. We have decreased for the first time this year. Deaths are beginning to gain over new found members. We are down from 654 to 648 total shareholders. [Backlog: 26Feb10 78 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 7th May 2010 |
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I have started a new latest list for this, our 7th year, and also updated the loading rate graphs. Last year, our 6th, was very poor because of the change of computer and the hard disk failure. I will try to do better in the current year. [Backlog: 26Feb10 70 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 30th April 2010 |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Stained glass window at the end of the first floor corridor at the RAF Club. AGM2010. This is the last of Eric's photos, if there is anyone else who took photos at ther event please send me copies. I forgot to appoint an "official" photographer - come back Jeff - you were so much better organised!! [Backlog: 26Feb10 63 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Anita Reed, Mick Ryan sideview, Jo Ryan at back, Audrey King back, Dickie Barraclough, Pat King part back and Lynne Quinton foreground at the 2010 AGM. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 63 days ]
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Paddy Minnis at the 2010
AGM. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 63 days ]
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Ann Roberts at the 2010
AGM. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 63 days ]
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Anita Reed, with Trish Pollock in the background, at the 2010
AGM. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 63 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Bill Maish, Lynne Quinton, Philip Westwell and Robbie Roberts at the 2010
AGM. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 63 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Bill Maish and Lynne Quinton at the 2010
AGM. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 63 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Pat King, our President, giving his Annual Address at the 2010
AGM. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 63 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Gordon Reed, Anita Reed and Robbie Roberts at the 2010 AGM. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 63 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Anita Reed and Robbie Roberts at the 2010 AGM. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 63 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Gordon Reed and Anita Reed at the 2010
AGM. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 63 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Gordon Reed, Anita Reed, Robbie Roberts and Ann Roberts at the 2010 AGM. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 63 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 29th April 2010 |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Robbie Roberts, last year's winner of the Golden Share, in the Cowdrey Lounge before the 2010 AGM. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 62 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Philip Westwell in the Cowdrey Lounge before the 2010 AGM. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 62 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Lynne Quinton, Robbie Robert's daughter, in the Cowdrey Lounge before the 2010 AGM. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 62 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 28th April 2010 |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of David Quinton enjoying a drink with his mother-in-law Ann Roberts in the Cowdrey Lounge before the 2010 AGM. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 61 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added another shot of the RAF Club Secretary Peter Owen recieving a copy of the No 5352 Wing Airfield Construction Branch badge from Robbie Roberts in the afternoon before the AGM for permanent display in the Club. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 61 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of RAF Club Secretary Peter Owen recieving a copy of the No 5352 Wing Airfield Construction Branch badge from Robbie Roberts in the afternoon before the AGM for permanent display in the Club. AGM2010. [Backlog: 26Feb10 61 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to RAF Club added details for the 2011 AGM to be held on 7May11 at the RAF Club. [Backlog: 26Feb10 61 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 22nd April 2010 |
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Thanks to George Avey added an early picture of the living quarters at Meppen - 1953. [Backlog: 26Feb10 55 days ]
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Monday 19th April 2010 |
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Thanks to John Cummins added contact details for John and for Guy Harries. [Backlog: 26Feb10 52 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 15th April 2010 |
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Thanks to David Cobbold added the first page of a story of National Service life at 101 Signals Unit, Brockzetel featuring Rex Cole by David Cobbold.. [Backlog: 26Feb10 48 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 14th April 2010 |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo taken at RAF Jever 111 Sqn Formation Aeros Team Hunter T.7 and F.6 taking off after being turned round by ASF on their way to an air display at Rygge in Norway - 22May59. [Backlog: 26Feb10 47 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo taken at RAF Jever 111 Sqn Formation Aeros Team taxying out after being turned round by ASF on their way to an air display at Rygge in Norway - 22May59. [Backlog: 26Feb10 47 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo taken at RAF Jever 111 Sqn Formation Aeros Team passing through and being turned round by ASF on their way to an air display at Rygge in Norway - 22May59. Boss's Hunter F.6, XF506 X. Central Fuselage C/N S4/U/3352. Issued to No.5MU, Kemble, then to 111 Sqn X. Sqn Ldr Peter Latham's Lead aircraft. Then to 263 Sqn. Converted to Rhodesian FGA Mk.9 (119). RRAF 119. Delivered 12Mar63. Written off by sabotage at Thornhill on 25Jul82. To West-Sale, Australia by Sep2000. [Backlog: 26Feb10 47 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo taken at RAF Jever 111 Sqn Formation Aeros Team passing through and being turned round by ASF on their way to an air display somewhere at Rygge in Norway - 22May59. Two Hunter F.6s, right one R is believed to have been Boss Pete Latham's lead aircraft for that display. [Backlog: 26Feb10 47 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo taken at RAF Jever 111 Sqn Formation Aeros Team passing through and being turned round by ASF on their way to an air display at Rygge, Norway - probably Fri 22May59. Thanks to research by David Watkins and Peter Latham we have learnt the following: Peter Latham says "I can find no trace of ever flying Hunter 6 'X' in 1959. My Jever flights in 1959 were: 6/7 May, Meteor 7 (pre show recce for Rygge); 9/11 May in Hunter 6 'R' was not Bitburg but Wiesbaden; 22/25 Hunter 6 'N' Show at Rygge via Jever; 6/7 June Hunter 6 'T' show at Jever. I did not begin using Hunter 6 'X' as my regular mount until 15 March 1960 and then only until I needed to maximise the size of the formation by using the Hunter T7." This is what Peter had to say about the silver Hunter trainer: "I first flew Hunter T7 'Z' on the return trip from a show over Lisbon on 11th June 1959, and I first lead the team with it on a rehearsal on 7th July 1959 with a Mr Blackburn, who was the Daily Express senior photographer, who used a portable panoramic camera to get some great pictures. The first show I lead with it, by then in black livery, was on 9th September for the SBAC Farnborough show and thereafter I used it on most displays and rehearsals." Pete wrote further: "I am trying to get a definitive answer to your question and should soon get replies from those with better memories than me. The photo of the T7 shows a black drop tank so I presume that it was ours or a borrowed one. I did not start leading with the T7 until August/September 1959 so it is likely that we did not go to the expense of painting it black until then. Leading with the T7 was not easy as the off-set seat and shape of the windscreen top frame made keeping the loop straight when the horizon was out of sight difficult. With a minimum of 14 aircraft for every display, and sometimes 18, the arrival loop and the final landing double loop had a frontage of 9 aircraft the same as Roger Topp's 22. If I twisted the loop it gave great pain to the outer wing men and would spoil the appearance of the formation. I had a vertical mounted slip and skid instrument fitted to the left of the gunsight but eventually overcame the problem by practice and concentration and had it removed. Subsequently Brian Mercer told David Watkins: "Brian thinks that it was on 22 May, while the aircraft were en-route to Rygge, Norway." Hunter T.7 XL610 Z belonging to 111 Sqn which was first flown by Hugh Merewether on 12Nov58. Central Fuselage C/N 41H-695344. Delivered on 23Jan59 to No 111 Sqn. ('Z') at Wattisham Stn Flt. Crashed, hit ground at N. Kelsey; both pilots killed 7Jun62. [Backlog: 26Feb10 47 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo taken at RAF Jever 111 Sqn Formation Aeros Team passing through and being turned round by ASF on their way to an air display at Rygge, Norway - 22May59. Carefull examination of the original photo shows this to be Hunter F.6 R (on the nosewheel door). Pete Latham reports the following: "My Jever flights in 1959 were: 6/7 May, Meteor 7 (pre show recce for Rygge); 9/11 May in Hunter 6 'R' was not Bitburg but Wiesbaden; 22/25 Hunter 6 'N' Show at Rygge via Jever; 6/7 June Hunter 6 'T' show at Jever. I did not begin using Hunter 6 'X' as my regular mount until 15 March 1960 and then only until I needed to maximise the size of the formation by using the Hunter T7." So although the cockpit markings look like the Boss, Pete Latham's aircraft, he seems to have been flying 'N' at Rygge on that occasion? [Backlog: 26Feb10 47 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo taken at RAF Jever of 111 Sqn Formation Aeros Team passing through and being turned round by ASF on their way to an air display at Rygge in Norway - 22May59. [Backlog: 26Feb10 47 days ]
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo taken at the Anglo-German Week Open Day 6Jun59 - 2 visiting Hunters on the static display. On the left a RNAF, (Fokker licence built) Hunter F.6, 4R-24 from 325 Sqn. in Leeuwarden. Was re-numbered 273 and later converted to Chilian FGA Mk. 71 ( J-713 ). Right: RDAF Hunter Mk.51, E-418 from 724 Sqn. in Vaerlose/Skystrup. Believed to be the Mk.4 type with the highest number of flying hours. Was later well known in the UK as G-HUNT and is now in the US. [Backlog: 26Feb10 47 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 11th April 2010 |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a German newspaper report from Oct09 about a Al Martin's crash due to engine failuer of Swift WK304 near the Olympia factory on the approach to RAF Jever 50 years ago on 26Oct59. [Backlog: 26Feb10 44 days ]
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Friday 9th April 2010 |
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Thanks to Ken Potts added a Video showing 118 Squadron Reunion on 8th May 2009 Before Speeches clip from Ken Pott's film. This first clip opens with Ken Potts driving home on arrival back in England from where he now lives in Australia. It continues with shots of the 118 Sqn Reunion filmed before the speeches - many sending get well messages to George Spooner who also lives in Australia but could not make the reunion. The recorded commentray explains most of the shots. [Backlog: 26Feb10 41 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 8th April 2010 |
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Thanks to Friends Reunited added a link to this web site where there are over 100 ex-RAF Jever contacts listed. [Backlog: 26Feb10 38 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 7th April 2010 |
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Thanks to Toby Iles added a Video showing M18-12 clip from Brian Iles's film of his return flight from RAF Jever to Bulawayo, Africa in his Miles M-18 light aircraft beginning beginning on Tuesday 20th July 1954 and starting their return on Monday 16th August 1954. More flying over the plains with plenty of shots of rhinocerus, elephants, giraffes and buffalo. They fly over many small villages near the river, some of which appear to be flooded. They fly past what looks like a large country house with a large oval drive. Finally landing at a fairly large airfield, where they get help with the map reading from the local natives, show the airfield building, a steam roller and some long grass clearance. The final shots are of the control tower and the signals square. [Backlog: 26Feb10 40 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 5th April 2010 |
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 23 Hood operation of Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes. [Backlog: 26Feb10 37 days ]
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Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 22 COCKPIT EQUIPMENT and Cockpit entry of Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes. [Backlog: 26Feb10 37 days ] The sudden jump in backlog indicates all the e-mail contributions that I lost betweeen 20Oct09 and 8Feb10. If you have not already done so, please re-send me any contributions between these two dates. (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 4th April 2010 |
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Thanks to Graeme Sutherland, his son, we have learnt the sad news of the passing of Iain "Jock" Sutherland on Friday 2nd April 2010 of post-operative pneumonia. Memorial details to be announced. 118 Sqn WWII pilot B Flt Cdr. Bef Nov45 to 10Mar46. [Backlog: 26Feb10 36 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to John Kirk added the last of John's contributions, a photo of RAF Jever maternity Unit - Jun60. L to R: "Scottie" Scott, Silvia, Alison Fraser, Robert Gilchrist and Neil Kirk. [Backlog: 30Oct09 156 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 3rd April 2010 |
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Thanks to John Kirk added photo of RAF Jever Nursery School - Sep60. Anyone able to recognise the "lost" children? L to R: Unknown, Unknown teacher, Unknown, Judy Kirk, all Unknown until 3rd from right, Susan Kirk looking backwards, Unknown, Unknown. [Backlog: 30Oct09 155 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 31st March 2010 |
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Thanks to John Kirk added photo of that is also of No 13 Edert Strasse, Neil Kirk, the SMO's MQ. The young enthusiast bursting through the gate is not John Kirk or his elder brother - so can anyone claim this lost child? The houses in the background are in Schumacher Strasse. 31 is the end house on the left block and 33 to 39 is the block on the right. [Backlog: 30Oct09 152 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 29th March 2010 |
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Thanks to Sean Bradley, his son, learnt the sad news of the passing of Les Bradley in 1997 aged 63. [Backlog: 30Oct09 150 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to John Kirk added photo of Neil Kirk's favourite car outside his quarter, 13 Edert Strasse. Strangely the semi-detached house next door on the right is, in fact, 22 Schumacher Strasse. So this is the beginning of Edert Strasse. [Backlog: 30Oct09 150 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 27th March 2010 |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of The gathering after dinner at No 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel Reunion held at the Union Jack Club, London on Saturday 27th February 2010. L to R: Brian Walker, David "Ginger" Cobbold, Bert Parsley, Zeke March, Phil Riggott, Mick Davis and Johnny Ball - (Zoe Ball's father). [Backlog: 30Oct09 148 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Bruce "Digger" Davidson during dinner at No 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel Reunion held at the Union Jack Club, London on Saturday 27th February 2010. [Backlog: 30Oct09 148 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Alan Cavanagh and Phil Riggott having dinner at No 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel Reunion held at the Union Jack Club, London on Saturday 27th February 2010. [Backlog: 30Oct09 148 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Mick Ryan setting up the Jever Web Site at No 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel Reunion held at the Union Jack Club, London on Saturday 27th February 2010. [Backlog: 30Oct09 148 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of pre-dinner drinks in the bar at No 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel Reunion held at the Union Jack Club, London on Saturday 27th February 2010. L to R: Zeke March, Mick Ryan, Unknown and
David "Ginger" Cobbold. [Backlog: 30Oct09 148 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Bert Parsley in the bar at No 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel Reunion held at the Union Jack Club, London on Saturday 27th February 2010. [Backlog: 30Oct09 148 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 26th March 2010 |
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Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of photos and memorabilia display at No 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel Reunion held at the Union Jack Club, London on Saturday 27th February 2010. [Backlog: 30Oct09 147 days ] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 25th March 2010 |
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Back at last - having rebuilt my system and instituted a new backup system. There is no doubt that I lost all my material between 21Oct09 and 8Feb10 - so I ask again if anyone sent me contributions or information between those two dates please send them again as I have no e-mails for that period. Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Phil Riggott and Maurice Gavan mulling over old Jever photographs before dinner - No 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel Reunion held at the Union Jack Club, London on Saturday 27th February 2010. [Backlog: 30Oct09 146 days ] (Click to see.) |
