roundel jsl spacer hunter1
Previous AGM List of AGMs  
Calling Notice for 62nd AGM on 21May22 & Minutes of Annual General Meeting 18May19

(Click to see Attendees)

(Click to see Pictures)

122 Wing JEVER STEAM LAUNDRY
and
124 Wing GUTERSLOH

stationpic948.jpg, 15641 bytes 62nd Anniversary 122 Wing JSL AGM and 124 Wing Oldenburg to Gutersloh Reunion - Lunchtime Sat 21st May 2022

RAF CLUB

128 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7PY.
(100 yards E of Hyde Park Corner tube or 600 yds W of Green Park- Both Piccadilly Line - see map below).

     We are back again after the dreaded Covid!!   The lunchtime format seemed to go well so we will continue in that style.   Sadly due to a lack of numbers who could attend, we had cancelled our room at the RAF Club and instead were going to meet at 12:30 hrs in the Running Horse bar in the club basement.   Thanks to the kindness of the RAF Club, they have let us have the Battle of Britain suite for nothing.   In return we need to tell them what we want to eat off the Running Horse Menu.   We will therefore buy our chosen order for food and drinks over the bar as normal but take it back across the corridor to the Battle of Britain Suite to consume.   There are now 19 attendees!   If you change your minds and can make it come and join us!   If you want food, please tell Mick by Friday morning.   Calling Notices went out in April 2022.

122 Wing Jever Steam Laundry Jever

     In 2019, the last time we met, 33 attended - 16 from 122 Wg and 17 from 124.   The Golden Share was awarded to Jo Ryan For 5½ years at Jever and regular attendance over many years.

     In the past two years we have lost another seven, that we know of, since the AGM in 2019.   Flight Lieutenant Bill Simms, 27Jan18, 4 Sqn pilot Jun53 to after 16Dec55.   Wing Commander Eddie E T Weeks, 15Nov19, Flying Wing, Before Apr59 to after 11May59; Flight Lieutenant John Riley Whittam, 2012, 2 Sqn from before Feb58 to after Jun58; Air Commodore Irene Joyce Harris CB, RRC, OStJ, MIC PMRAFNS 1950-1984, 14Aug21, Head of the Maternity Nursing Unit at RAF Jever from 5Aug58 to 23Jul60; Wing Commander Barry Herbert Dale, 4Jan22, 98 Sqn Hunter pilot from 1Dec56 to 12Jul57 and 4 Sqn from 12Jul57 to 18May59; Squadron Leader John "Jock" McVie. 29Dec21, 4 Sqn pilot only at Oldenburg Nov56; Flight Lieutenant Eric J E Pigdon, 26th January 2022, 93 Sqn Vampire and Sabre pilot from 14Oct53 Sabre Conversion 10-22Apr54 at Wildenwrath then posted from Jever 9Apr57.

     Once again I would just like to reiterate and remind relatives of those who have died, regardless of when, that you are very welcome to attend.   Some relatives may have reservations about this, but please do not feel shy, you will be made very welcome.

124 Wing Gutersloh (plus Oldenburg & Ahlhorn)

     Fred Daley was able to attend from Koblenz in Germany again in 2019 along with Al Pollock and the Morters.   In fact there were more from 124 Wing than from 122!   Those from 124 Wg that we know have taken their last flight are dear Jim Browne and Jock McVie.   If you know of anyone else please let Mick know.

FOOD

     The Club is offering a choice of one of the following three hot dishes:

     1. Steak, Kidney and Mushroom Pie with Roast Potatoes & Vegetables - £22.50

     2. Chicken Curry with Rice and Popadoms - £22.50

     3. Fish & Chips - £22.50

     and for those who want to stay with the usual 124 Wing sustainers:

     4. Assorted Sandwiches (2 Rounds) - £11.50.

     5. And with any of the above, or by itself, Soup of the Day with Roll and Butter - £7.00

     When you reply to our Calling Notice, please let Mick know if you want food and what your choices are.   Please pay for it at the bar on the day.   If you are staying at the Club give your room number and it will be charged to your account.   Please try to give Mick an e-mail address, even if it is for a friend or relation who can pass it to you.   The cost of postage was about £35 last year and, this year, of the 182 calling notices that Mick sent out there were still 36 requiring stamps.

ACCOMMODATION

     Mick has not reserved any rooms this year at the RAF Club.   If you would still like to stay either before or after, (you do not have to be a member), just let Mick know what type of room you would like.   We recommend that you book early as the club is very successful these days and the rooms go several months ahead for the weekends.   However, RAF Club members can book in to the Cavalry and Guards Club next door or any attender can book into the Caledonian Club (see Alternative Accommodation on the web site).

     The costs at the RAF Club for 2022, which do not include breakfast (£13.50), were as follows:

                                           Members    Non-members
     Single room                      £100.00        £143.00

     Classic Double Twin room   £155.00        £198.00

     Mini-suite/Family room       £197.00        £239.00

     Breakfast: £13.50

I have the honour to be

Your Almost Obedient Chairmen

Bill Maish and Fred Daley

JEVER STEAM LAUNDRY
AGM 2022 21st May starting at 1200 Hrs

To Mick Ryan, Far End, Chipstead Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 2RG
From:.........................................................................
Tel:...........................................................................

I will/will not be attending. Accompanied/unaccompanied

I do/do not require accommodation.  If so, type?....................................

Please reply by e-mail if possible to: mick_ryan@dial.pipex.com
(Underscore, shifted hyphen, not a hyphen between mick and ryan.)

Please note that we use email letters to all those who have email addresses and ordinary mail to those who do not, so please keep us up to date. This year there were 36 posted and 146 E-mailed.

FOOD CHOICES ALL.   See changed arrangements for food below.

Please enter number of each required:

1. Steak, Kidney & Mushroom Pie - Roast Potatoes and Vegetables - £22.50.........

2. Chicken Curry with Rice and Popadoms - £22.50.......

3. Fish & Chips - £22.50.......

4. Assorted Sandwiches (2 Rounds) - £11.50   (Please say if not white bread......

5. And with any of the above, or by itself, Soup of the Day with Roll and Butter - £7.00.......

Updates (Especially email)

Address:
E-mail:
Telephone(s):
Information Comments or Polite (MN) Suggestions (including who should get the Golden Share?):





If mail please return to: Mick Ryan, Far End, Chipstead Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2RG
                                                     Alternative Accommodation

1.  I offer the following suggestions for those who may make a late decision to come and may not be able to gain a room in the Club.

2.  Where web sites exist, I leave those of you on the net to look up the details. I have included some basic information on the accommodation for those not on the net so you will be able to contact the organisation of your choice.

3.  Caledonian Club.   The RAF Club has reciprocal arrangements with other clubs both in UK and overseas for RAF Club members only.   The Caledonian Club is one of them and is within easy walking distance of the Club, being at 9 Halkin Street Belgravia.   [See map below}.   The telephone number is: 020 7235 51662 - however, do not deal direct with the Caledonian Club in the first instance.   I suggest you do that through Mick to avoid any booking cockups.   I have included the number so if you are accommodated there you can contact the Caledonian Club about your personal arrangements.

maponly.jpg, 86299 bytes 4.  Direct Hotels London - www.Hotels.com.   Modestly calls itself the most popular Hotels website for cheap hotels in London.   I suggest that if you are not on the net you ask a relative of friend who is, if you can call and see the website.   It would be easy for the person to book online for you.   There is a map showing where the hotels are. Prices vary according to the 'Star' rating.   If you make a sudden late decision to attend call on 0871-200-01718.

5.  Victory Services Club - www.vsc.co.uk.   The Victory Services Club is a Tri-Service, All Ranks Members' Club for currently serving and retired members of the Armed Forces, ideally located at Marble Arch in the heart of London's West End.   You will need to join (Single membership is £20 per annum through varying other categories to the most expensive Family [joint] £45 per annum).

6.  Even if you are not coming to the AGM, it is worth noting that parents or children of serving or ex-service personnel can join in their own right under one of the membership categories, even though they have not been in any of the armed services. So if you or one of you family take grandchildren (or in our family more accurately termed 'domestic terrorists') to London for treats just once a year you will more than likely break even.   Two visits and you are in the money.    Costs vary: a single room, including breakfast, is £39.50.and at the other end of the scale, a family room en suite with 2 adults plus 1 sprog is £144.50.   If you are not on the net, I suggest you do as I suggested above and ask a relative or friend who is to let you see the website.   You can then do a virtual tour.   It's a really good deal.   Telephone 020-7616-8302.

7.  I hope this information was useful.

LIST OF POTENTIAL ATTENDEES AT THE 122 Wg JSL & 124 Wg AGM 2018 - 1200 hrs SAT 19 MAY 18

1px-trans.gif, 43 bytes
         122 Wing
  1. Bill Maish President 122 Wg - Chicken, Cashew & Coconut Curry; Apricot & almond bread & butter pudding calvados custard
  2. Dickie Barraclough - 8 Oz Rump Steak (Med), Herb Butter; Cheese Board
  3. Christopher Barraclough, Dickie Barraclough's son - Grilled Halloumi & Beetroot Burger; Cherry & chocolate brownie Sundae
  4. Ted Bywater
  5. Gil Gray
  6. Claire Prout Mick's daughter
  7. Rebecca Prout Mick's granddaughter - Smoked Salmon & Avocado, The Club Cheeseburger, Apricot & almond bread & butter pudding calvados custard
  8. Giordano Battistel Mick's granddaughter's boyfriend - Smoked Salmon & Avocado, Chicken, Cashew & Coconut Curry, Apricot & almond bread & butter pudding calvados custard
  9. Julia Prout Mick's granddaughter - Grilled Halloumi & Beetroot Burger; Cherry & chocolate brownie Sundae
  10. Mick Ryan, 122 Wg Web Master - Chicken, Cashew & Coconut Curry
  11. Jo Ryan Mick's wife - Chicken, Cashew & Coconut Curry
  12. Nick Ryan Mick's son - 8 Oz Rump Steak, Herb Butter; Dutch Apple Pie & Vanilla Custard
  13. Alison Ryan Nick's wife - Beer Battered Haddock & Chips; Baked vanilla cheesecake blueberry compote
  14. Fergus Ryan Mick's grandson - 8 Oz Rump Steak, Herb Butter; Dutch Apple Pie & Vanilla Custard
  15. Carleigh Wright Fergus's Fiancee - 8 Oz Rump Steak, Herb Butter; Apricot & almond bread & butter pudding calvados custard

    124 Wing

  16. Fred Daley President 124 Wg -Smoked Salmon & Avocado
  17. Petra Daley - Smoked Salmon & Avocado
10 + 7 Ladies = 17 Total

Running Horse
& All Day Menu

We use a wide range of ingredients in our kitchen, some of which may contain allergens.   If you have a specific allergy or dietary requirement, please let us know before ordering.

Sandwiches

RAF Club Sandwich £10.50
Chicken, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Egg Mayo & Chips

Cheddar Cheese & Ham Toastie £8.00
Honey Roasted Ham, melted Cheddar Cheese, Tomato & Pickle Butter

Rose County Steak Baguette £10.00
With Caramelised Red Onions, Chips & Béarnaise Sauce

Smoked Salmon Bagel Sandwich £9.50
Sesame Seed Bagel, Cream Cheese, Cucumber & Watercress

Goats Cheese & Roasted Pepper Panini £8.00
Tomato & Rocket, Olive Tapenade

Starters & Salads

Chicken Caesar Salad £10.00
Baby Gem Lettuce topped with Parmesan, Croutons & Anchovies

Chicken Cobb Salad £9.50
Baby Gem Lettuce topped with Bacon, Avocado, Tomato, Olives & Roquefort dressing

Heritage Tomato & Mozzarella £9.50
Balsamic & Pesto

Smoked Salmon & Avocado £9.50
toasted sourdough & Chive Cream Cheese

Sides ~ £2.50 each

Chips
Mixed Salad
Minted Peas & Bacon
Tender Stem Broccoli
Mashed potatoes

Main Courses

Beer Battered Haddock & Chips £12.50
Served with Mushy Peas and Tartare Sauce

The Club Cheeseburger £12.50
British Beef Patty topped with Cheese, Bacon, Gherkins, & Red Onion Marmalade, served with Chunky Chips

Chicken, Cashew & Coconut Curry £11.50
Steamed Rice, Naan Bread & Mango Chutney

8 Oz Rump Steak, Herb Butter £15.00
Chips, Grilled Tomato & Béarnaise sauce

Butternut Squash & Chickpea Dhal £10.00
Steamed Rice, Naan Bread & Samosas

GGrilled Halloumi & Beetroot Burger £12.00
Beetroot Patty with Grilled Halloumi and a Tomato Relish, served with Chunky Chips

Desserts ~ £5.00

Cherry & chocolate brownie Sundae

Apricot & almond bread & butter pudding calvados custard

Dutch Apple Pie & Vanilla Custard

Baked vanilla cheesecake blueberry compote

Ice Cream/ Sorbets £1.10 per scoop

Cheese Board ~ £6.00

Cheddar, Stilton,

Biscuits & Chutney

Total Meal choices:

Smoked Salmon & Avocado - 4

8 Oz Rump Steak, Herb Butter - 4 (1 Med + 3 Med rare)

Beer Battered Haddock & Chips - 1

Chicken, Cashew & Coconut Curry - 4

Chicken Caesar Salad -1

Grilled Halloumi & Beetroot Burger -2

The Club Cheeseburger - 1

Apricot & almond bread & butter pudding calvados custard - 4

Baked vanilla cheesecake blueberry compote - 1

Cheese Board -1

Cherry & chocolate brownie Sundae - 1

Vegetarian - 0

No food - 2

Total - 17

Apologies for Absence:

122 Wing

  1. Tinkle Bell
  2. Margot Bell
  3. Fred Butcher
  4. Henry Chambers
  5. Joy Chambers -
  6. George Clayton-Jones
  7. Don Exley
  8. Malcolm Fluendy
  9. Mike Gallafent
  10. Ron Gray
  11. Del Gray
  12. Paul Hayward
  13. Air Chief Marshal Sir Patrick Hine
  14. Curly Hirst
  15. Bob Holliday
  16. Roger Hymans
  17. Helen Hymans
  18. Danny Lavender
  19. Eric McFee
  20. Johnny Macknish
  21. Bill Mitchell
  22. Al Pollock
  23. Trish Pollock
  24. Margaret Rose
  25. Ken Senar
  26. Eric Sharp
  27. Clare Sharp
  28. Chris and Toni Stone
  29. Gordon Talbot
  30. Sheila Talbot
  31. Geoff Timms
  32. Jill Timms
  33. Jane Tydeman, Hammer West's daughter
  34. Mike Tyrrell hospital with heart problems.
  35. Tony Vasey


124 Wing

  1. Derek Morter
  2. Eibhlin Morter
  3. Jerry Saye
Pictures of AGM 2022 at the RAF Club, on 21st May 2022
(Thanks to Rebecca Prout.)

  1. The RAF Ensign flying outside the RAF Club in Piccadilly.
  2. 122 Wing and 124 Wing attendees, outside the Battle of Britain Suite in front of the badges from overseas squadrons that fought in WW2.   Left to right: Fred Daley President 124 Wing, Dickie Barraclough, Gil Gray, Ted Bywater, Bill Maish 122 Wing President and Mick Ryan.
  3. Some of the 122 Wing attendees.   Left to right: Ted Bywater, Bill Maish 122 Wing President and Mick Ryan.   Bill, our President, gave a very entertaining description of the origins of the Jever Steam Laundry and the Golden Share.   He also explained how those returning to Jever from the UK, always met up in Dirty Dick's tavern opposite Liverpool Street Station on a Sunday night.   When the boat train was ready to load, i/c Train would call up the passengers from Dirty Dick's.   In those days there was no flying it was Liverpool Street to Harwich to Hook of Holland overnight and then round Germany by train on Monday morning.
  4. The RAF Club served our meals in the Battle of Britain Suite and they did not charge us for the room.   Left to right: Ted Bywater, Mick Ryan, Bill Maish 122 Wing President, Gil Gray and Dickie Barraclough.
  5. Dickie Barraclough and his son Christopher.
  6. Petra Daley, Mick Ryan, Ted Bywater receiving the Golden Share for 2022, and Bill Maish 122 Wing, President.
  7. Fred Daley, President of 124 Wing and his wife Petra.
  8. Chris Barraclough and Jo Ryan.
  9. Left to right: Chris Barraclough, Jo Ryan, Ali Ryan and Carleigh Wright.
  10. Gio Battistel and Julia Prout.
  11. Julia Prout.
  12. Nicholas, Mick Ryan's son has been building a collection of 1/72nd scale models of all the aircraft Mick flew during his life.   Most of them are with the markings and colours of the exact aircraft.   Here are the latest two models; the first type is an Eon bungee-launched glider which were used by school CCFs (one model is with a cowling round the cockpit, the other without).   The second type is a Miles Magister in which Mick first went solo on powered aircraft whilst completing a Flying Scholarship at Rochester Airport.   Carleigh Wright's father made these three excellent models.   Left to right: Fergus Ryan, Mick Ryan and Nicholas Ryan.
  13. Mick Ryan with his three model aircraft.
  14. The Magister model had one of its wheels broken during transit.   Bill Maish suggests here that it accurately represented the standard of Mick''s landings!
  15. The argument continues!   Left to right: Ted Bywater, Mick Ryan, Bill Maish, Gil Gray and Dickie Barraclough's back.
  16. After lunch we gathered again outside the Battle of Britain Suite for some group photos.   Left to right: Petra Daley, Fred Daley President of 124 Wing, Dickie Barraclough, Gil Gray, Ted Bywater holding his Golden Share, Bill Maish President of 122 Wing, Mick Ryan and Jo Ryan.
  17. All attendees.   Left to right, back row: Carleigh Wright, Fred Daley President of 124 Wing, Petra Daley, Dickie Barraclough, Chris Barraclough, Gil Gray, Ted Bywater, Bill Maish President of 122 Wing, Mick Ryan, Jo Ryan, Claire Prout, Rebecca Prout and Gio Battistel.   Kneeling row: Ali Ryan, Fergus Ryan, Nicholas Ryan and Julia Prout.
  18. After lunch, Mick took those interested on a short tour of the RAF Club facilities.   Halfway round he was pictured in front of the stained glass memorial window at the end of the ground floor central corridor.
  19. His Granddaughter insisted that Mick posed in front of 93 Squadron badge - top row directly above his head.   Along the first floor corridor are all the badges of the RAF squadrons.
  20. The"Escarbuncle" in the centre of the 93 Squadron badge was also painted on the side of the aircraft.
  21. Finally we all gathered in the Cowdray Lounge for refreshments.   Left to right: Gil Gray, Ted Bywater, Nicholas Ryan, Chris Barraclough's back, Bill Maish President of 122 Wing and Dickie Barraclough.
  22. A few war stories over a cup of coffee.   Left to right: Gil Gray and Ted Bywater.
  23. A view of the Bomber Command Memorial, on the edge of Green Park, taken from the Cowdray Lounge in the RAF Club at 128 Piccadilly.
Previous AGM List of AGMs