Pictures of No 2 Squadron Click Year to Jump to First Picture for that Year 1942   1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962       1972   1990        2005 1942 Wing Commander Ron Mortley OBE, AFC future CO of 2 Sqn shortly after joining up during WWII - about 1942. 1955 Allied Services Frontier Pass for AC Jack Goldthorpe from Geilenkirchen - 12Dec55. 1956 2 Sqn's Meteor FR.9 WB124 V safely landed after a mid-air collision with Meteor FR.9 WH542 at Geilenkirchen during a flypast on 15Mar56.   Flight Comment, 2ATAF's Flight Safety magazine reported the incident as follows: " MAJOR WH542 & WB124, 15March CAT. 3 & 2.   These aircraft are taking part in a special squadron formation of twelve which entailed the last four flying in line abreast.   (Web Master: Probably the base-line of a formation forming a Number 2 as is shown in the inset from a later flypast with only three in the base line?)   During a run over the airfield the middle pair of the four in line abreast collided, the wing-tip of one striking the outside of the nacelle of the other.   Both landed safely at base.   COMMENT: It is agreed by all concerned that both these aircraft hit the slipstream of the aircraft ahead at the same time, and in trying to recover control they collided.   For this to happen, either the section leader on whom they were formating was insuffuiciently stepped down, or the two aircraft in question were out of position, or possibly a combination of the two took place.   This has not been resolved.   However the moral is obvious - slipstream can be (and could have been here) an invisible killer, and it is basic airmanship to be wary of its effects."   Meteor FR.9 WB124 V was delivered to 2 Sqn Fri 11Mar55 and declared Cat 4R on Fri 11May56. 2 Sqn Birthday Party Geilenkirchen - 11May56.   L to R: OC 2 Sqn Sqn Ldr Ron Mortley, David Dibb and Jack Goldthorpe Line up of 2 Sqn Swifts at Geleinkirchen - 1956. 2 Sqn aircrew and groundcrew at Geilenkirchen - March 1956   L to R back row: Unknown, Dickie Hayden, Unknown, Jack Goldthorpe, Jim Birkett, Pete Baument, Colin Gore, Jock Dykes, Pete Swanson, Jock Meldrom, Consitt, Arthur Neate, Paddy Hobbins, Unknown, Alan Brown, Unknown, Philips, Johnny Copper, Dennis Atkins, Tommy Tighe and Unknown.   Middle Row: Phil English, Bill Jenkins, Dennis Dack, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, George Metcalf, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Taff Williams, Ron Armstrong and George Malcolm.    Front row: George Smith, Sgt Griffiths, Sgt Rothney, Dicky Fisher, Manx kelly, Webb, Ken Pinder, Geoff Marlow, Dicky Green, Major Morris, CO Bunny Mortley, Ray Bannard, Tony Whinship, Pete Bulford, Jim Hugill, Ros Collwell, Tighe Retief, Arthur Causon, Sgt Thackery and Taff Price. SAC Jack Goldthorpe in his billet at Geilenkirchen - 1956. 2 Sqn Soccer Team that drew against a local German team from Warbach - Apr56. L to R back row: "Vouch" Poole, Jack Goldthorpe, George Malcolm, Alamandras, Ted Tebay and Alan Broom. Front row: John Cooper, Pete Ramsden, Dave Stittson, "Brummie" Mason and Dick Haydon. 2 Sqn's Formal photo in front of Swift FR.5 at Geilenkirchen - 28Apr56.   L to R Rear Row: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Tighe Retief, Manx Kelly.   Front row: Unknown, Dicky Green, Paddy King, CO Sqn Ldr Ron Mortley and Squadron's mascot "Hereward" at his feet, Ray Bannard, Unknown, Unknown.   Anyone add some more names? Geilenkirchen sun bathing - Summer 1957.   L to R: Jack Goldthorpe, Unknown, Dick Hayden rear, Ray Abbot, John Brown. Visiting 65 Sqn Meteor T.7 being refuelled at Geilenkirchen - Summer 1956. Xmas Party Geleinkirchen? - about Dec 56.   L to R: Doc Black, Tommy Tighe and Chick Page. Xmas Party at Cafe Spiertz Geleinkirchen - Dec56.   L to R: W/O Bouette, Cpl McElliott, Cpl Mason, SAC Jack Goldthorpe and LAC MacDermott. 1957 Parade dated 5Jun57 at Geilenkirchen.   Maybe it was AOC's Inspection? A group of RDAF FR/PR Flight and RAF No 2 Sqn personnel in front of one of a Supermarine Swift FR.5.   The picture was taken by the RDAF Karup photo section during a squadron rotation at RDAF Karup on 14Jul57.      Extreme right front row is Jim Hugill - identified thanks to his daughter Alison.   Anyone able to supply more names?   This would have been a detachment from RAF Geilenkirchen, 5 months before 2 Sqn moved up to RAF Jever.   The photo was very kindly sent to us by Col. Steen. H. Hartov, DCOS P&P, HQ TACDEN of the Royal Danish Air Force. No 2 Sqn's Winning Soccer Team Geilenkirchen - 56/57 Season.   L to R Back Row: Vouch Poole, Jack Goldthorpe, George Malcolm, Alamandras, Ted Tebay and Alan Broom.   Front Row: John Cooper, Pete Ramsden, dave Stittson, Brummie Mason and Dick Haydon. 11 Meteor FR.9s in a flypast in the No 2 formation.   This maybe some time after the unfortunate airborne collision between two Meteors that occurred on 15Mar56 [Click to see details] when they had, of a total of 12 aircarft, 4 Meteors in line abreast making up the base of the figure 2. Presumably the same 11 Meteor FR.9s in an arrowhead flypast. Debrief with the Station Commander.   L to R: Sqn Ldr Ron Mortley, CO 2 Sqn, Station Commander Geilenkirchen?, Al Ibbett, Unknown and Danny Lavender.   Anyone know more names and the occasion?   The Swift FR.5 at the rear is XD920 Z which arrived on 2 Sqn on Tue 24Apr56 suffred Cat 3R damage and eventually left the squadron on Wed 10Feb60 to be finally Struck Off Charge to MOD on Mon 22Feb60. Wing Commander Ron Mortley OBE, AFC CO of 2 Sqn with his daughter - 1957. Geilenkirchen swimming pool - Summer 1957.   L to R: Front row, Jack Goldthorpe, Ron Jull and Ralph Heard. 2 Sqn Ground and Aircrew - guess about 1957 at Geilenkirchen? 2 Sqn's Meteor T.7 and 3 Swift FR.5s probably at Geilenkirchen. 2 Squadron Christmas Card 1957. 1958 Jack Goldthorpe engine fitter on 2 Sqn in front of Swift FR.5 - early58? Bob Barcilon from the No 111 Black Arrows formation aeros team brochure. 2 Sqn Swift in Reheat.  Produced by 2 Sqn's Mobile Field Photographic Section (MFPS) by merging a sunset from the Far East with a picture of a Swift in Reheat. - Date guessed 1958. 2 Sqn airmens' accommodation Block 35 with Block 36 beyond - Mar58. My bed space and pinups in Block 35 - Mar58.   L to R: Brian Lydford and Clive Thornborough. Clive Thornborough in his bed space with his pinups in Block 35 - Mar58.   L to R: Clive Thornborough and Unknown. Clive Thornborough's 2 Sqn room mates in Block 35 - Mar58.   L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Clive Thornborough, Unknown and Unknown.   Anyone able to supply names? Clive Thornborough's 2 Sqn room mates joking in Block 35 - Mar58.   L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Clive Thornborough, Unknown and Unknown.   Anyone able to supply names? Clive Thornborough's 2 Sqn room mates hanging out of Block 35 - Mar58.   L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown and Unknown.   Anyone able to supply names? 2 Sqn attic bar in 2 Sqn Block - 58? 2 Sqn Swifts in Figure 2 formation - Date guessed 1958. No 2 Sqn's Swift FR.5 WK288 B being flown by Flt Lt Rimmy Rimington about 58.   After landing he was timed by his peers getting out and putting the safety pin in the ejection seat.   WK288 arrived on the squadron on Mon 14Oct57 and left for 60 MU on Fri 17Feb61.   It was also Cat 3R from 15May59 to 26Jun59, Cat 3R 8Oct59 to 7Jan60 and Cat 3R 31Mar60 to 2May60. Lorry load of No 2 Sqn's lads going to work - about 58.   Anyone supply names?   2nd from left is a Cpl radar fitter. No 2 Sqn Swift FR.5 being marshalled in by "Geordie". Radio Servicing Flight lads before posting to 2 Sqn.   L to R: Unknown, Jack Mason, Unknown and Unknown. Local Jever Town BP Garage - Date guessed 1958. Cover of No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary Parade. 4May58. Page 3 of No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary Parade. Explanation of Event. 4May58. Page 4 & 5 of No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary Parade. 4May58. Page 6 & 7 of No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary Parade. 4May58. No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary Parade. 4May58.   The standard bearer is Jim Hugill Marching on No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary Parade. 4May58.   Led by Sqn Ldr Wade who is followed by Squadron Warrant Officer, Flt Sgt. Ernie Clark. No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary Parade marching into the Hanger because of the weather - 4May58. No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary Parade in the Hanger because of the weather - 4May58. Obviously a wet day with the march past taking place in the Hangar on No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary Parade. 4May58.   Led by Sqn Ldr Wade who is followed by Squadron Warrant Officer, Flt Sgt. Ernie Clark. 2 Sqn's 46th Birthday flypast R to L: 2 Sqn Swifts, 4 Sqn and 93 Sqn Hunters - 4May58. Cake celebrating No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary. 4May58. Danny Lavender and Boss Wade cutting the 2 Sqn 46th Birthday cake - 4May58. 2 Sqn Swift FR.5 WK288 B ready on display for the Jever Open Day 10May58.   Delivered to the Sqn on Mon 11 May 1959 and passed to 60MU when the Hunter FR.10s arrived on Wed 8 Feb 1961; eventually ending up at the Manston Fire School. Head-on view of 2 Sqn Swift FR.5 WK288 B ready on display for the Jever Open Day 10May58.   Delivered to the Sqn on Mon 11 May 1959 and passed to 60MU when the Hunter FR.10s arrived on Wed 8 Feb 1961; eventually ending up at the Manston Fire School. 111 Sqn Formation Aeros Team taxying at Jever.   Probably before or after Jever Open Day 10May58? Jim Hugill standing in the cockpit of his Swift FR.5 - date unknown. 2 Sqn Swift N WK277.   Originally built as an FR.4 then upgraded to FR.5.   Arrived on 2 Sqn on Tue 3Mar59 and left, "Struck off charge" on Fri 7Apr61 to 60 MU.   Now in the Newark Air Museum (14Dec05). Unknown VIP aircraft visitor to Jever sometime in 1958.   This has the French Air Force colours and may have carried a VIP mission visiting the German Navy at Wilhelmshaven?   Anyone know the occasion?   The aircraft is a: SNCASO Sud-Ouest SO.30P Bretagne   The SO.30 Bretagne twin-engined transport was designed in the early part of World War II, in spite of the difficulties facing the project given the German occupation of France.   Indeed, the two prototypes were damaged during Allied bombardment of Cannes.   It was resurrected once peace had been restored. In its definitive form, the SO.30P, the aircraft first flew on 11 december 1947.   The subsequent production run totalled 45 examples, four of which were used for a time by Air France.   Eight SO.30Ps served with Air Algerie and 12 with Air Maroc.   Some were bought by charter companies, continuing in service for a number of years.   Others were operated, sometimes under charter, by units of the French Air Force's Transport Command.   Crew: 2; Powerplant: two 1,209kW (1,620hp) Pratt & Whitney R-2800-B43 Double Wasp 14-cylinder radial engines; Performance: Max speed 416kph (258mph); Range: 1,500km (932 miles); Service ceiling: 6,500m (21,325ft).Dimensions: Wingspan: 26.89m (88ft 3in); Length: 18.95m (62ft 2in); Height: 5.89m (19ft 4in); Weight: 18,900Kg (39,881lb) loaded; Payload: 30-37 passengers. Unknown VIP French AF aircraft, SNCASO SO.30P Bretagne, (Click to see details), visitor to Jever sometime in 1958.   The passengers alight and are being greeted.   They seem to be mainly civilian. Unknown VIP French AF aircraft, SNCASO SO.30P Bretagne, (Click to see details), visitor to Jever sometime in 1958.   Waiting for the return of its passengers. 2 Sqn groundcrew about 1958.   L to R: Taff Evans, George Oliver, Pete Collins and Sgt. Davis. 2 Sqn Jever Soccer Team Winners 1958.   L to R back row: Jock Chesser, Tither, Paddy Matthews, Jim Birkett, Mick Cartwright and Les Williams.   Front Row: Dave Wilson, Stuart Campbell, Jack Goldthorpe, Tony Gibbs and Stockbridge. Swift FR.5 N XD927 taxying at Jever - 1958. RAF Jever Anglo-German Open Day 111 Sqn Black Arrows performing - 13May58. Guy Claughton from 2 Sqn Mobile Field Photographic Squadron standing by the German Gliding Club "Grunau Baby" with an unknown gliding club member in the cockpit - 1958. Visiting Dakotas supporting a Danish F-84F Squadron visit, parked on 2 Sqn pan.   Mervyn points out that the Swift behind has an auxiliary hydraulic rig connected and air bottles.   As an ex-airframe mechanic, he says this probably means that there is a problem with either the Swift's flaps (e.g. flap creep), or flying controls requiring investigation and that functioning checks are taking place. Group in front of visiting Dakotas supporting a Danish F-84F Squadron visit, parked on 2 Sqn pan.   Mervyn says that he remembers that the corporal on the left was radio/radar but cannot remember any names.   Anyone able to help? Shot from visiting Dakota supporting a Danish F-84F Squadron visit, if over Jever, very difficult to spot?. Ron Sullivan squirting a fellow swimmer - about Summer 58. Ron Sullivan on the left with two other swimmers - about Summer 58. Bob Platt by the Beverley during the Metz detachment in Summer 1958.? Swift K starting up at Metz presumably for a USAF Display Day - Summer 1958. Start of a Jever Motor Club Rally, Merv Hodson by VW - 1958/59.  Anyone make claim to their car and can date the photograph? 2 Sqn Swift FR.5s lined up ready to fly to Sylt with the rest of the wing - 1Sep58.   L to R Tail letters and airframe numbers are: Unknown, M XD924, U XD930, X XD950 and K XD926. 2 Sqn Swift FR.5 U XD930 on the approach - about Sep58. Ooops! 2 Sqn Swift U XD930 on the grass with undercarriage uplock failure.  Category 4 damage.  Wed 5Nov58 His son Peter sent in this photo of his father Maurice and Patricia Dale with other RAF colleagues/wifes.   He wondered if this may have been taken whilst he was a Jever or at Sylt as the tankard he is holding he thinks was from either of those two places.   Lt o R: Unknown Unknown, Patricia Dale, Unknown, Unknown Lady, Unknown, Unknown and Maurice Dale.   Does anyone recognise the people, the place or the tankard?   Phil Holden-Rushworth says: "I do not recognise any of the officers in the photo.   However, I can say that it would certainly not be taken at Sylt while he was on II (AC) Squadron because the boss, Sqn Ldr Chris Wade, forbade the officers to take their wives with them to Sylt!   In addition, I think Maurice looks rather younger than when I knew him in the early 60's." 2 Sqn Block Bar - Christmas 58.   L to R: Cpl Peter "Cocoa" Colllins, Cpl Chris, SAC "Fft" and Merv Hodson. 2 Sqn Block Bar - Christmas 58.   These two shifty characters were L to R: Chiefy Clarke and Bob "Jock" Chesser. 2 Sqn Block Bar - Christmas 58.   L to R: CO 2 Sqn Sqn Ldr Chris Wade , Unknown at rear, Unknown Corporal. 2 Sqn Block Bar - Christmas 58.   Only one identified from this mob, is Cpl Peter "Cocoa" Collins in centre front.   Anyone able to name any others?. 1959 2 Sqn Arrow Formation from above - about 1959. Taff Wallis in his car - about 1959. Ooops! 2 Sqn Swift X XD950 on the grass.   Merv believes that this was either Flt Lt Taff Wallis or Flt Lt Bengy Hives and was the result of landing with "Brake Boost" accidentally selected.  Unknown damage.    Believed to be incident reported in 4 Sqn F540 for 29Apr59. Outside 2 Sqn Block with the Sergeants' Mess in the background - about 1959. 3 Swifts X XD920 or XD950, Y WK290, and E XD916 over the Weser - about 1959. RF-84F in trailer, Merv Hodson with Cpl Longley's Porsche, with ATC in the background - about 1959. 2 Sqn's "Sharpie" Sailing Dinghy at Sylt with L to R Unknown, Chris Bradley , McDermott and Guy Claughton - about 1959. 2 Sqn Swift FR.5 N WK277 now in the Newark Air museum, here shown in service, carried the squadron letter N from March 1959. Supermarine Swift FR.5 of 2 Sqn - Jever 11May59.   1st a/c left is WK300.   It arrived on 2 Sqn on Tue 3 Feb 1959 and was struck off charge back to MOD on Wed 18 Jan 1961.   The next a/c along is XD973 which arrived on 2 Sqn on Fri 7 Nov 1958 and was sent to 60 MU on Wed 8 Feb 1961. No 2 Sqn Swift FR.5s Lined up on Pan Next to Comet for Headmasters' Visit 11May1959. 2 Sqn airmens' quarters - Block 24 through the wire of the tennis courts - about 1959. Royal Flush 1V took place at Eindhoven in the Netherlands from the 2nd to the 4th June, 1959.   Here a group of 2 Squadron personnel are getting ready to go to Holland for Royal Flush   Most are photo developing people generally known as mof-poffs as an abbreviation of their initials.   Anyone able to add names? No 2 Sqn Swift FR5 G WK295 on display outside the ASF Hangar during the Anglo-German Open Day - 5Jun59.   WK295 arrived on 2 Sqn on Mon 1Jun59 and was withdrawn from service on Fri 17Mar61 to be on display at Geilenkirchen. Jim Ewing winning the RAF Jever 1,500 metres race in July 1959. Jim Ewing winning the 800 mtrs in the 2ATAF v Dutch Air Force Athletics meet in The Hague - July 1959. No 2 Sqn Swifts in Tech Wing Hangar 1959. 1960 No 2 Sqn Aircrew Photograph, Jan to 22March1960. Deserted Jever, 2, 4 and 93 Sqn pans taken by Bill Sheppard from Swift E300 - Late 1960. Back streets of Jever Town near the Kirche - about 1960. Downtown Jever - about 1960.   Can anyone recognise the building? Statue to Maria, Patron Saint of Jever - about 1960. Jever Windmill - about 1960. Jever Schloss - about 1960. Back streets of Jever - about 1960. Bob Platt in the forest surrounding Jever - Apr60. 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. Sylt beach during 2 Sqn gunnery detachment 1960 - looks like Summer? Bob Platt and Ian Humpreys on Sylt beach during 2 Sqn gunnery detachment 1960 - looks like Summer? Dave Robinson, room-mate of Jim Ewing with 2 Sqn Swifts in the background - about 1960. Jim Ewing in the lead in the 400 mtrs Hurdles in the 2ATAF championships - 1960. Jim Ewing 2nd from left in the 400 mtrs Hurdles in the 2ATAF v BAOR meet - 1960. Forsthaus Upjever in the woods to the South of the airfield - about 1960. Bob Platt and Ian "Humph" Humphries outside 2 Squadron Barrack Block - 1960.   "Humph" was a 2 Sqn Radio Mechanic from Longsight, Manchester. 1961 Hanomag tractor towing a 2 Sqn Swift - must be after Jan58. 2 Sqn Swift taxying in the snow - Winter 60/61? Bob Platt at Sylt for air-to-air firing - May61. Bob Platt sitting on the steps of 2 Sqn Block - about 1961. 2 Sqn Pilots on a Swift - about mid-61. 2 Sqn Groundcrew - mid-1961.   L to R: Sgt. Davey; F/S Barman; Sgt Parsons; Cpl Partridge at rear; Cpl Evans; SAC Scurlock; SAC Young; Cpl "Skinny" Baker at rear; SAC Petch; Sgt. Carley and Sgt Thompson. 1962 Bob Platt's German Blood Donor Card from his time on 14 Sqn in 1962. 1972 First Day Cover flown from RAF Laarbruch to RAF Conningsby and return in a 2 Sqn Phantom FGR 2 on 13May72 to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the formation of 2 Sqn. 1990 Wing Commander Ron Mortley OBE, AFC retired CO of 2 Sqn - 1990. 2005 2 Sqn Swift FR.5 at the Newark Air museum.  It is N WK277, which carried the squadron letter N from March 1959. History of 2 Sqn Swift FR.5 N WK277 at the Newark Air museum. 2 Sqn Swift FR.5 at the Newark Air museum - Starboard side. 2 Sqn Swift FR.5 at the Newark Air museum - Tail view. Swift FR.5 cockpit procedures trainer at the Newark Air museum.