Pictures from 112 Squadron Click Year to Jump to First Picture for that Year 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956         1963        1972   1975 1952 112 Sqn pilots at RNAF Twente - 26May52 with Blackie the Labrador mascot in the front. 112 Sqn Vampire FB.5 WA218 undergoing an engine change during a deployment - 17Oct52.   The hills in the background suggest that this was not at Jever, maybe on detachment.   Anyone remember where?   WA218 had tail number A-C (and also T-C) arrived on 112 Sqn on Fri 11Jul52 and was sent to 19MU on Fri 15Jan54. 112 Sqn Vampire Fb 5 VX462 A being refuelled, it is thought, at Fassberg presumably during a return visit.   Can anyone recognise the airfield?   Perhaps it was at Bruggen?   It does not look like Jever as I do not know of any curved aircraft dispersals.   This Vampire did not arrive on 112 Sqn until Wed 13Aug52 and the Squadron had moved to Jever from Fassberg on 7Mar52.   It was moved to 12 MU on Mon 15Feb54 from Bruggen as the Squadron moved from Jever to Bruggen on 6Mar53. Sgt. Freddie Bowden standing by (his) Vampire E VZ115 at Jever.   Some time between 31Jul52 when VZ115 arrived on the Squadron and Mar53 when it was written off in a forced landing on the airfield.   (Click to see.) Portrait of Sgt. Freddie Bowden, Airframe Fitter on 112 Sqn. 1953 Comparison of Top British Armed Forces Special Vouchers (BAFS) , Centre US equivalent and Bottom French equivalent. We all came through Hook of Holland to and from to Germany but seldom stopped to view the place.   Here are some small fishing boats in the harbour. 112 Sqn Vampire FB5 in the Hangar between late 1951 and early 1953.   WA372 T-H and WA337 T-C.   David Watkins tells me that 112 Sqn had the "T" prefix for a while before changing to "A" to avoid confusion with 93 Sqn which also used "T". 112 Sqn Vampire FB5 WA372, T-H later A-H, taking off from PSP planking during an experiment whilst detached to Butzweilerhof.   Jet exhaust and lack of flaps suggests taking off rather than landing. 112 Sqn Vampires in the snow during the detachment to Butzweilerhof Jan/Feb 1953. During the 112 Sqn detachment to Butzweilerhof in early 1953, some may remember the very impressive local version of the services Astra Cinema. 112 Sqn Groundcrew at Rosenmontag - Köln Karneval - Feb53.   John Beaumont with beer in front of woman on the left.   Rest unknown. When 112 Sqn was detached to Butzweilerhof they were able to attend Rosenmontag and the Köln Karneval and here are some shots from the Parade - Feb53. Hitler & Eva Braun impersonators.   I am surprised that this was allowed/tolerated so soon after the end of hostilities - only 8 years.   The actors must be hard up for a job!   I wonder whether we have a genuine Nazi giving the salute in the top left of the picture? - Rosenmontag, Köln Karneval - Feb53. More Floats in the Rosenmontag Köln Karneval - Feb53. And Some More Floats in the Rosenmontag Köln Karneval - Feb53. Political Comment on a European Army in the Köln Karneval on Rosenmontag? - Feb53. Bomb damage is still evident in the background to the Köln Karneval on Rosenmontag? - Feb53. Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe? - Rosenmontag, Köln Karneval - Feb53. No 112 Sqn on Exercise in the field - possibly 3 day exercise "Monte Carlo" 9-12Sep53., Sgt Lackman, Sqn Ldr Ian Bolton, John Brown, Bernie Lydiate,Tommy Thompson, Bill Holmes, Dickie Duke, Ray Hancock, Chan Biss, Pete Frame, Jenks Jenkins, Sgt. Jones, Barney Concannon, John O'Neill - guessed circa 1953 Crash site of 112 Sqn Vampire FB5 VZ115 in the overshoot at Jever.   During a practice for an impending visit by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh the engine failed when in the circuit at Jever.   The pilot, Fg. Off. Ray Hancock, misjudged his approach to a forced landing on the airfield and passed the runway caravan, going the wrong way, at about 200 knots.   The aircraft disintegrated and and Ray was lucky to escape with little more than a broken arm. - 17Mar53. John Beaumont of 112 Squadron fishing in a lake next to the airfield.   I never realised that there were lakes so close to the boundary.   Marcus Christ has just sent me details of the sale of the GAF Jever Married Quarters.   Below is one of the maps contained in the pack and it shows lakes just west of the quarters and the athletics track underneath the shaft of the red arrow.   I presume that the buildings in the background of the photograph are the MT Yard buildings. Johnny Fox of 112 Squadron who introduced John Beaumont to fishing in these lakes next to the airfield.   It looks like the back of a row of Warrant Officers' Married Quarters through the trees.   Apparently one called at the house of the German gentleman who owned the lakes and he allowed them to fish.   John Beaumont can't remember any charges.   I wonder if anyone else used them over the next 7 years? John Fox fishing at the Husum Lakes. John Beaumont denies that this is what they were fishing for - he says they were non-cooperative!   John only went during the week but thinks it may have been a picnic centre at weekends.   The German owner allowed the use of the boat. John Beaumont using the owner's boat for some lake fishing - 1953.   John says that there were Roach in the lake, in fact, he caught one and it was immediately taken by a Pike while still on the end of his line.   So he re-baited with another small Roach and actually caught the Pike. No 112 Sqn Formal Sqn Photo: Sgt Jones, Bernie Lydiate, John Brown, Jenks Jenkins, Pete Frame, Sgt Lackman; John Beaumont, Snowy LeBreton, Barney Concannon, Les Francis, Robbie Robinson, Paddy McConnell, Bill Holmes, Don Creswick, Jonk Jonklass, Tony Dawes, Dickie Duke - Sylt May 1953 John Beaumont logging G45 gun camera sorties during gunnery practice at Sylt for 112 Sqn in May/Jun53. L to R: John Beaumont and 2 unknown friends from 112 Sqn relaxing on the beach at Sylt in May/Jun53. 3 unknown friends from 112 Sqn walking down Westerland High Street, Sylt in May/Jun53. No 112 Sqn 4 Vampire formation from Fassberg - date unknown 112 Sqn Vampire FB5 WA235 A-L probably at Bruggen after 6Jul53.    David Watkins tells me that 112 Sqn had the "T" prefix for a while before changing to "A", as in this photo, to avoid confusion with 93 Sqn which also used "T". 112 Sqn Vampire FB5s WA144 A-C, G or O probably at Bruggen after 6Jul53. Amusing Cartoon for the Christmas Card about 112 Sqn's desire to swap its Vampire FB5s for the more modern, swept wing Sabres, like many other squadrons in Germany - presumed Dec53 at Bruggen.   It was drawn by Flt Sgt. Fletcher, witness name on the box in the bottom right-hand corner. 1954 Sabre Mk.IV (F-86E) aircraft of No. 112 Squadron - about Jul54.   The first aircraft is XB920 K which was delivered to the Squadron on Monday 29th March 1954 when at Bruggen. Sabre Mk.IV (F-86E) aircraft of No. 112 Squadron - about Jul54.   The 2nd aircraft is XB946 R which was delivered to the Squadron on Tuesday 6th April 1954 when at Bruggen. Corgi Model Sabre in No 112 Sqn colours. Model of 112 Sqn sabre F.4 XB920 K made by Marc Schimmler.   The markings look very accurate.   112 Sqn only had Vampires during their time at Jever but re-equipped with Sabre F.4s at Bruggen in Jan54.   XB920 arrived on 112 Sqn on Mon 29Mar54 and became Cat4 (Rehab) on Wed 6Jun56 sent to ATL.   CN707 Ex RCAF 19807. FF 29Sep53, D/D 29Sep53 as XB944, reregistered as XB920, after RAF to USAF charge 14Jun57, to Yugoslav AF as 11-102. 1955 Tony Mills standing by a 112 Sqn Sabre at Bruggen - probably 55. Line up of 112 Sqn Sabres at Bruggen - probably 55. 112 Sqn Sabre O XB926 at Bruggen - probably 55.   XB926 arrived on 112 Sqn on Tue 6 Jul 1954 and left Category 4 (Rehab) to ATL on Mon 7 May 1956. 112 Sqn Sabre F.4 from Bruggen - probably 55. 1956 112 Sqn Sabre F.4 XB774 D taken by 2 Sqn - 28Mar56.   XB774 D arrived on 112 Sqn on Tue 29Apr54 and left Cat 4(Rehab) to ATL on Wed 2May56. 1963 Air Force Cross awarded to Wing Commander John O'Neill for membership of Meteor aerobatic team - 1Jan63. 1972 1st Day Cover 3p stamp commemorating Presentation of 112 Sqn Standard at RAF Episkopi - 29Sep72. 1975 112 Sqn plaque in the HQ RAF Episkopi - 1975. 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk 2 at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. Dummy 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk 2 missile at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk 2 missile and radar at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk 2 missile on their launchers at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. Missile Site 1 with Type 87 radar.   112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk 2 missile sites 2 and 3 in the background at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. Dead Park for 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk 2 missiles at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. Headquarters for 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk 2 missiles at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. Some of the 112 Sqn crew at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. Side loader and launcher for 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk.2 missiles at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. Stuart Baines sitting on a spare 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk.2 missile at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. Stuart Baines outside the MOTE 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk.2 missile site at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975.   The MOTE is the Missile Overall Test Equipment (MOTE) used for fault analysis and servicing for the Bloodhound Mk2. Stuart Baines with James in 112 Sqn T-shirts - Limassol, Cyprus - 1975. 112 Sqn Disbandment Parade - 1Jul75.   Stuart Baines is 4th from back. 112 Sqn Disbandment Parade - 1Jul75.