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                                                3rd Year - Tuesday 21st March 2006 to 20th March 2007
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  Tuesday 20th March 2007
1315. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of the "Downtowners" Station Skiffle Group also at the Schutzenhof - 1958.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1314. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 160 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1313. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Maurice Gavan Clarinet joined by Flt Lt. Hare on the Violin at a 118 Sqn do at the Schutzenhof - 1957.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1312. Thanks to John Beaumont added a photo of 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.   [Backlog up to 17Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1311. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 159 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Monday 19th March 2007
1310. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 158 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1309. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of the other Station Jazz Band playing at the Malcolm Club - 1955.   L to R: Maurice Gavan (back) Piano, Brian ? Trombone, Al Gardham Trumpet, Unknown Clarinet, Wally ? Guitar.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 18th March 2007
1308. Thanks to John Beaumont added a photo of the 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.   [Backlog up to 17Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1307. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 157 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1306. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of the later Rhythm Section of the band.   Dave Watt Piano, Bruce Davidson Guitar/Banjo and Ginger Cobbold Double Bass.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1305. Thanks to John Beaumont added a photo of an amusing Cartoon 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.   [Backlog up to 17Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1304. Thanks to Al Pollock learnt the sad news that on 14Mar07 Ian Stanway died rather unexpectedly at age 77, after making an initially promising recovery from major heart surgery at the London Heart Hospital, where both he and Sheila were impressed with the quality of care they had during his stay.   Ian had been up and about, gently walking around at home for almost ten days - quite a tragic reverse for Sheila, after they had both felt Ian was over the worst and on the way back to a full recovery.   Following a private family cremation, there will be a Thanksgiving Service at:
2pm on Monday, 26th March at St Saviour's Church, Colgate (to East of Horsham & SW of Crawley).   Colgate is about 1.5m to the SE off the rough midpoint of the A264 running east from around N of Horsham to Crawley or west from the Pease Pottage (S of Crawley) Junction 11 off the M23   (Click to see.)
  Friday 16th March 2007
1303. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 156 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1302. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Wittmund 57 or 58.   We had a Male Voice Trio for "Sister Kate".   L to R: Dennis Crewe Trombone, Maurice Gavan, Clarinet, Stanford Howard Trumpet, Eddie Double Bass, Digger Davidson Guitar.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1301. Thanks to Geoff Flanders added a photo of Ken Oxley, designer of the Red Lion - Station Sick Quarters Christmas Party - 1953.   [Backlog up to 17Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1300. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 155 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1299. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Dave Watt stomping in cavalry twill and suede boots.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1298. Thanks to Geoff Flanders added a photo of the Inglenook - Station Sick Quarters Christmas Party - 1953.   Geoff Flanders and Brian Hunt.   [Backlog up to 17Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1297. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 154 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1296. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Digger Davidson on the Guitar who took over from Bill de Graaf after he was demobbed.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1295. Thanks to Geoff Flanders added a photo of Station Sick Quarters Christmas Party - 1953.   Senior Medical Officer on piano.   [Backlog up to 17Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
  Thursday 15th March 2007
1294. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 153 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1293. Thanks to Paddy Minnis added Paddy Minnis and his daughter June, to the list of those attending the Ladies Guest Night on 3Nov07 at the RAF Club.   (Click to see.)
1292. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Vocalist Danny Sands performing with the Jade Basin 5+1 - 58. L to R: Maurice Gavan clarinet, Dave Watt piano, Stanford Howard Trumpet, Danny Sands vocalist.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1291. Thanks to Geoff Flanders added a photo of Corporals' Club Christmas Party - 1953. L to R: Sqn Ldr Stratford, OD Padre, Unknown, Unknown, Cpl. Geordie Gibson.   [Backlog up to 17Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1290. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 152 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1289. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 151 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1288. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Squadron 'Do'.   L to R: Maurice Gavan clarinet, Stanford Howard Trumpet, Dennis Crewe Trombone.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1287. Thanks to Geoff Flanders added a photo of Airmens' Mess Lunch Christmas - 1953.   [Backlog up to 17Jan07.]
(Click to see.)
  Wednesday 14th March 2007
1286. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 150 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1285. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of 118 Sqn 'Do' with 'Eddie' German Bass Player - 1957.   L to R: Maurice Gavan clarinet, Dave Fowler Drums, Bill de Graaf Guitar, 'Eddie' Bass, Stanford Howard Trumpet.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]
(Click to see.)
1284. Thanks to Geoff Flanders added a photo of Station Sick Quarters Christmas Party - 1953.   OSF?, Ken Oxley and Brian Hunt.   [Backlog up to 17Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1283. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 149 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 13th March 2007
1282. Thanks to Geoff Flanders added a photo of Corporals' Club Christmas Party - 1953.   Anyone recognise names?   [Backlog up to 17Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1281. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Bill de Graaf on Guitar.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
  Monday 12th March 2007
1280. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 148 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1279. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Dave Fowler on the drums.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1278. Thanks to Geoff Flanders added a photo of Ken Oxley, Fg Off Tidy, Junior Medical Officer and Brian Hunt at the Station Sick Quarters, Christmas Party - 1953.   [Backlog up to 17Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1277. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 147 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1276. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Dave Watt on the piano.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1275. Thanks to Geoff Flanders added a photo of the "Red Lion" in the Ward at the Station Sick Quarters, Christmas Party - 1953.   [Backlog up to 17Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1274. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 146 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 11th March 2007
1273. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo taken back at the Schutzenhof - Jade Basin Five. L to R: Maurice Gavan Clarinet, Stanford Howard Trumpet and Dennis Crewe Trombone.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1272. Thanks to Geoff Flanders added a photo of Station Sick Quarters, Christmas Party - 1953.   Anyone able to recognise any names?   [Backlog up to 17Jan07.]
(Click to see.)
1271. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 145 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1270. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo taken at the Wilhemshaven Strandhalle with the "Boppers" - Jade Basin Five. L to R: Maurice Gavan Clarinet, Stanford Howard Trumpet and Dennis Crewe Trombone.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]
(Click to see.)
1269. Thanks to Lauren Woodard of the RAF Museum Hendon added short description of the Duncan Trophy for Gunnary.
(Click to see.)
1268. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 144 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1267. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo taken at the Wilhemshaven Strandhalle - Jade Basin Five. L to R: Maurice Gavan Clarinet, Bill de Graaf Guitar, Stanford Howard Trumpet and Dennis Crewe Trombone.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]
(Click to see.)
  Friday 9th March 2007
1266. Added the Menu for our 50th AGM at The Horse. The food is excellent french cooking. Jeff Jeffrey and I had Pork in Mustard Sauce on mashed potatoes and it was delicious.   We have asked for this to be available on the night as one of the Daily Specials.   (Click to see menu.)
1265. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo also taken at the Deutscheshaus, near Jever Railway Station - Jade Basin Five. L to R: Maurice Gavan Clarinet, Stanford Howard Trumpet and Dennis Crewe Trombone.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]
(Click to see.)
1264. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 143 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1263. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of the Deutscheshaus, near Jever Railway Station - Jade Basin Five. L to R: Bill de Graaf Guitar, Dave Fowler Drums, Maurice Gavan Clarinet, Stanford Howard Trumpet and Dennis Crewe Trombone.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1262. Regret 'Serjeants' has closed without notice.   JSL AGM is now relocated to 'The Horse', 122-124 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7RW.   (40 yads NW of Lambeth North tube - Bakerloo Line).   Date and times remain unchanged.   Please alert fellow shareholders.   Much larger room, at street level for those with mobility problems, same cook and manageress as at 'Serjeants', basically a pub but becoming a good French Restaurant thanks to the good food.   (Click to see map.)
1261. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of the Schutzenhof again - Jade Basin Five. L to R: Dave Fowler Drums, Bill de Graaf Guitar, Maurice Gavan Clarinet, Stanford Howard Trumpet and Dennis Crewe Trombone.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]
(Click to see.)
  Thursday 8th March 2007
1260. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 142 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1259. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of In full swing - Jade Basin Five Plus one.   L to R: Maurice Gavan Clarinet, Stanford Howard Trumpet and Dennis Crewe Trombone.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1258. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of ...Put them all together and you have - Jade Basin Five Plus one.   L to R: In the corner, Dave Fowler Drums, Bill de Graaf Guitar, Maurice Gavan Clarinet, Stanford Howard Trumpet and Dennis Crewe Trombone.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 7th March 2007
1257. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 141 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1256. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Stanford Howard Leader and playing Trumpet in the Jade Basin 5 + 1 Station Jazz Band -1957.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1255. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Bill de Graaf playing Guitar and Banjo in the Jade Basin 5 + 1 Station Jazz Band -1957.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1254. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 140 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 6th March 2007
1253. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Dave Fowler playing the Drums in the Jade Basin 5 + 1 Station Jazz Band -1957.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1252. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Dennis Crewe playing the Trombone in the Jade Basin 5 + 1 Station Jazz Band -1957.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1251. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 139 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1250. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Maurice Gavan playing the clarinet in the Jade Basin 5 + 1 Station Jazz Band -1957.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1249. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Dave Watt playing the piano in the Jade Basin 5 + 1 Station Jazz Band -1957.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1248. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 138 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1247. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Stanford Howard playing the tumpet as leader of the Jade Basin 5 + 1 Station Jazz Band -1957.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1246. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added the story of Jade Basin 5 + 1 Station Jazz Band -1957.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]
(Click to see.)
  Monday 5th March 2007
1245. Thanks to Bill Sutherland added a photo of Sabre F.4 XB822.   Engine failed during test flight from Jever.   Fg Off John Davis attempted emergency landing but while he was trying to sort out why the u/c would not lower he undershot the runway and crashed.  John survived - Sat 1Oct55.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1244. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 137 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1243. Thanks to Hans Vles of Middleburg, Holland added a photo and database entry for Plt. Off. Paul Stenger who was killed over France on 20Jun44 when flying for 118 Sqn.   [Backlog up to 15Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1242. Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo of Podge Page, Roy Garthwaite, Bill Ritchie and Dave Chadwick on a trip to Denmark over the Whitsuntide weekend from Sylt, where the squadron was on gunnery detachment - 30May55.   [Backlog up to 10Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1241. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 136 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1240. Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo of a third Sabre conversion course at Wildenrath in May 1954.   Dave Chadwick, Don Exley, Bernie Revnell, John Davis, Roy Garthwaite.   [Backlog up to 10Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1239. Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo taken at a 'Mess Do" sometime in 1955!   I don't know what the 'Mess Do' was for, but Doreen is giving Podge a black look over something?!!   L to R: Dickie Dower, SATCO, Ted Bywater, Roy Garthwaite, Doreen Page, Podge Page.   [Backlog up to 10Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1238. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 135 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1237. Thanks to James Robinson added an aerial photo of Sylt airfield as it looks today.   Notice the Hindenburg Dam connection to the mainland in the top right.   [Backlog up to 8Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1236. Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo of Roy Garthwaite at Rockhampton, Australia in the Botanic Gardens on the 23rd Dec 2006.   This is one day after the Summer Solstice.   Rockhampton in on the Tropic of Capricorn and the Sun was vertically above at mid day!!   (no Shadow).   [Backlog up to 8Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 4th March 2007
1235. Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo of Eric Pigdon, Bridegroom and Roy Garthwaite, Best Man, both from 93 Squadron on their way to church on that fateful day, 21st August 1954.   [Backlog up to 8Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1234. Thanks to Daily Telegraph added an obituary for Wg Cdr Wilf Sizer Co of 93 Sqn from 13Feb43 to 19Aug43, who died aged 86 on 22Dec06.   [Backlog up to 4Jan07.]   (Click to see.)
1233. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 134 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1232. Thanks to Ernie Pavelin added a photo of Jever Signals transport VW Combi with the NAAFI and Corporals' Club behind - 1953.   [Backlog up to 30Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1231. Thanks to Ernie Pavelin added a photo of Flying Wing HQ and Air Traffic Control.   This is an interesting picture as it looks as though the control tower curved area has not been finished and the dirt and wheel tracks coming on to the taxiway in the forground would not have been tolerated if the taxiways had been in use.   It was probably taken during Nov54 when the runway was being lengthened and the extensions made to this building.   The squadrons were deployed to Wunstorf during this period.   [Backlog up to 30Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1230. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 133 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1229. I have indexed about 40% of the site.   I have done all the station, social, 2 Sqn and 4 Sqn photos, and have now started upon the 93 Sqn photos.   I am putting up 2 backlog photos, 1 page from Ken Senar's book and indexing 10 more photos as a routine.   [Backlog up to 30Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1228. Thanks to Ernie Pavelin added a photo of Card Game at Jever.   Believed to be Signals Section - about 53.   [Backlog up to 30Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1227. Thanks to Richard Cleaver added a photo of Riding School, RAF Jever - July 1959.   All Unknown except Flt. Lt. Jeremy Hall, 93 Sqn, Officer i/c Riding School, Margaret Cleaver, Eileen Bradley, Joan Edlestone as marked.   No 20 maybe Mary Wilson?   Anyone identify the others?   [Backlog up to 28Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 3rd March 2007
1226. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 132 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1225. Thanks to Richard Cleaver added a photo of Ladies Club Luncheon. L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Dorothy Smith, Sheila Cleaver, Unknown, Unknown.   [Backlog up to 28Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1224. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 131 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1223. Thanks to Chris Stone added the same table comparison for 93 Sqn final Duncan Trophy scores as was prepared for 4 Sqn results.   (Click to see.)
1222. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 130 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1221. Thanks to Richard Cleaver added a photo of Ladies Club Draw - Christmas 1959. L to R: Sqn Ldr Bulport, Sheila Cleaver, Mrs Bulport, Peter Cleaver, Gp Capt Smith..   [Backlog up to 28Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1220. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 129 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Friday 2nd March 2007
1219. Thanks to Hans Vles added a photograph of Pilot Officer Paul Stenger 118 Sqn who was sadly killed in WWII.   (Click to see.)
1218. Thanks to Richard Cleaver added a photo of MT Section Party to Say farewell to Flt. Lt. Ted Gillespie MTO - Nov60. L to R: Doug Shallow, Ted Gillespie, Peggy Bolt, Gp Capt Smith, Sheila Cleaver, Unknown (looking down), Peter Cleaver, Unknown (half visible).   [Backlog up to 28Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1217. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 128 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1216. Thanks to Richard Cleaver added a photo of Flt. Lt. Smith talking to Sheila Cleaver at Flt. Lt. Ted Gillespies Replacement MT Party - Nov60.   [Backlog up to 28Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1215. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 127 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1214. Thanks to Richard Cleaver added a photo of Station Commander's wife, Dorothy Smith speaking at the Jever Ladies Club Luncheon.   Sheila Cleaver is seated to Dorothy Smith's left, holding the cigarette (she has since given up smoking). No identities known for others in the photo.   [Backlog up to 28Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1213. Thanks to Jeff Jeffrey we have just heard of the sad passing of Les Arthur, Outer Basket on 21Jun05.   (Click to see.)
1212. Thanks to Jeff Jeffrey we have just heard of the sad passing of Sqn Ldr Tony Payne, Outer Basket 98 Sqn on 2Jul06.
(Click to see.)
1211. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 126 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1210. Thanks to Richard Cleaver added a photo of RAF Jever Brownies believed to be 1960-61.  Back Row standing, L to R: Unknown Adults; Unknown, Margaret Cleaver, Sharon Burrell, Unknown, Karen ?, Maggie Dean (in pale uniform), Unknown, Unknown;  Front row seated: Unknown, Sally Poulter, Rest Unknown.  Anyone recognise their children?   [Backlog up to 28Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
  Thursday 1st March 2007
1209. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 125 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1208. Thanks to Richard Cleaver added a photo of British Forces Education Service Jever Primary School - Class 4 1960-61. Back Row, L to R: All Unknown, Teacher John Roberts on the right; Middle Row: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Margaret Cleaver, Maggie Dean, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown. Front row: Sally Poulter, Unknown, Pauline Weatherly, Sharon Burrell.   Anyone recognise their child?   [Backlog up to 28Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1207. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 124 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1206. Aerial photograph with the Officers' Mess at the top.   The left hand bungalow was occupied by Peter and Sheila Cleaver and family from 1959-1961.   It is believed that the bungalow on the right was occupied at one stage by the Mackledens, then by the Bolts.   The station Commander's house is off the photo, bottom left.   [Backlog up to 28Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1205. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 123 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1204. One of the pleasures of being web master is when someone sends me an unexpected photograph.   This one had the blond in the front as "Unknown" - I recognised her immediately as it was my wife-to-be!   The pictures were sent by Richard Cleaver, son of Peter Cleaver and his mother Shiela Cleaver, (who is in the photograph).   Peter was Wg Admin and finally the last Station Commander when Jever was handed back to the GAF.   Thanks to Richard Cleaver added photo of Ladies Tennis Team - 1960.   L to R: Eric Jackson-Moore, Nona Eastment, Josephine Ryan (Nee Watson), Sheila Cleaver, Shirley Maish, Joan Edlestone, Eileen Bradley, Unknown, maybe PMRAFNS Alison?   Web Master, Mick Ryan, comments "I had forgotten why I married her!!"   [Backlog up to 28Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 28th February 2007
1203. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 122 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1202. Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of DH-82A Tiger Moth Bi-plane flown by Dave Clayton and the Percival Prentice flown by Eric Hughes.   [Backlog up to 18Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1201. Thanks to Ken Senar added description of Brian Iles flight to Rhodesia from Ken's book.   (Click to see.)
1200. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 121 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1199. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 120 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1198. Thanks to Malcolm Fluendy added Malcom's address and telephone number in Edinburgh.   [Backlog up to 18Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1197. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of the Old Jever Windmill - About 1954.   [Backlog up to 18Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1196. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 119 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 27th February 2007
1195. Thanks to Ron Gray and Tom Balfour added a new 93 Sqn Story of Brian Iles and Sandy Sanderson's flight to Bulawayo in Rhodesia in the Miles M-18 - Jul54.   [Backlog up to 18Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1194. Thanks to David Watkins added some recent notes on the history of 112 Sqn.   [Backlog up to 18Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1193. Thanks to Ken Senar added note that Sabre F.4 XB812 in 93 Sqn colours has been moved from the RAF Musuem at Hendon and is now haning in the roof of the new RAF Museum at Cosford.   [Backlog up to 1Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
1192. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 118 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1191. Thanks to David Watkins added details of the airframe numbers for the Vampires on 112 Squadron.   This enabled me to add many details about crashes reported in the list.   Unfortunately the list wrongly reports the death of Ray Hancock and Jonk Jonklass.   [Backlog up to 1Dec06.]   (Click to see.)
  Monday 26th February 2007
1190. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 117 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1189. Thanks to Roger Lindsay and John Beaumont added photo of 112 Sqn Vampire FB5s WA144 A-C, G or O probably at Bruggen after 6Jul53.   [Backlog up to 25Nov06.]   (Click to see.)
1188. Thanks to Roger Lindsay and John Beaumont added photo of 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".   [Backlog up to 25Nov06.]   (Click to see.)
1187. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 116 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1186. Thanks to Roger Lindsay added photo of 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".   [Backlog up to 25Nov06.]   (Click to see.)
1185. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 115 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1184. Thanks to Roger Lindsay added photo of 93 Sqn Vampire FB5 T-D WA319 nearest aircraft in 4 ship formation being led by WA191.   WA319 arrived on 93 Sqn on Tue 17 Apr 1951 and was sent to 19MU on Mon 9 Mar 1954.   [Backlog up to 25Nov06.]   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 25th February 2007
1183. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 114 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1182. Thanks to Roger Lindsay added photo of 93 Sqn Vampire FB.5 WA191 Tail numbers T-G in flight probably on the same trip.   [Backlog up to 25Nov06.]   (Click to see.)
1181. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 113 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1180. Thanks to Brian Thornton added photo of 4 Squadron Sylt Armament Practice Camp Results for June 1960.   [Backlog up to 13Nov06.]   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 24th February 2007
1179. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 112 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1178. Thanks to Bryan Lee added a photo of parading the 4 Squadron Standard after the Presentation - 20Nov53.   (Click to see.)
1177. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 111 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1176. Thanks to Bryan Lee added a photo of 93 Squadron Sabre F.4s lined up in front of Hangar 3 - May54?.   The nearest Sabre looks like T-C which is airframe number XB746 that arrived on the Squadron on Thu 8 Apr 1954 and left Cat 4 on Wed 10 Aug 1955.   [Backlog up to 3Nov06.]   (Click to see.)
1175. Thanks to Bryan Lee added a photo of 4 Squadron Vampire FB5s at Sylt May 1953.   [Backlog up to 3Nov06.]   (Click to see.)
1174. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 110 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1173. Thanks to Malcolm Fluenty added a photo of Jever Riding Club with Herr Walter the Riding Master - About Oct54.   [Backlog up to 3Nov06.]   (Click to see.)
1172. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 109 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Friday 23rd February 2007
1171. Thanks to Harry Aspey added more details about Paddy Hipperson.   [Backlog up to 1Nov06.]      (Click to see.)
1170. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 108 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1169. Thanks to Joachim Linke added a photo of the Phantom being carefully lowered on to its pedestal.   [Backlog up to 27Oct06.]   (Click to see.)
1168. Thanks to Joachim Linke added a photo of a rear view of the Phantom safely mounted on its pedestal.   [Backlog up to 27Oct06.]   (Click to see.)
1167. Thanks to Joachim Linke added a photo taken in the early morning hours of the 15Oct06 and is of a Phantom being towed, on its own undercarriage, by road on the B210 from GAF Jever to Wittmund to be mounted on a pedestal to be memorial of the good relations between the fighter wing and the east-frisian population.   [Backlog up to 27Oct06.]   (Click to see.)
1166. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 107 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1165. Thanks to Malcolm Fluenty added a new station story about the No 1 Wing Signal Troop a Jever detachment of the No 11 Air Formation Unit.   [Backlog up to 16Oct06.]   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 21st February 2007
1164. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 106 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1163. Thanks to Kark-Heinz Kreüger, Mayor of Wittmund added a photo of a Phantom being mounted on a pedestal in the centre of Wittmund - Sunday 15th October 2006.   (Click to see.)   [Backlog up to 16Oct06.]
1162. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 105 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1161. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of the assembled meccano 1/6th scale Vampire FB5 with the trolley acc plugged in, on maintenance jacks with the undercarriage retracted.   (Click to see.)   [Backlog up to 12Oct06.]
1160. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Ken Senar and an unknown assembling the Vampire FB5 for display.
(Click to see.)   [Backlog up to 12Oct06.]
  Tuesday 20th February 2007
1159. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 104 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1158. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Ken Senar assembling the Vampire FB5 for display.   (Click to see.)   [Backlog up to 12Oct06.]
1157. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 103 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1156. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Unknown, Ken Senar and Unknown assembling the Vampire FB5 for display.
(Click to see.)   [Backlog up to 12Oct06.]
1155. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 102 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1154. Thanks to Eric Sharp added Eric and Claire Sharp and Sue Spooner to the list of those attending the 50th Ladies Guest Night on 3Nov07.   They are also all 3 coming to the 50th AGM on 31Mar07.   (Click to see.)
1153. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Ken Senar at work again with his meccano.   This time it is a one sixth scale De Havilland Vampire FB5.   (Click to see.)   [Backlog up to 12Oct06.]
1152. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 101 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Monday 19th February 2007
1151. Thanks to Ken Bibby added photo of winning Tech Wing Team for the Powel-Sheddon Soccer Trophy RAF Jever 53/54 - 19May54.   (Click to see.)
1150. Thanks to Ken Bibby added the correct caption to the picture of some Members of the RAF Jever Athletic Team outside RAF Oldenburg Malcolm Club 1954.   Also identified the unknown pole vaulter.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 18th February 2007
1149. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 100 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1148. Thanks to John Porter added photo of RAF Jever Christmas Lunch Menu Airmen's Mess - 25Dec55.   ( Click to see.)
1147. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added 3 more names to the photo of Technical Wing 1957.   ( Click to see.)
1146. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 99 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1145. Thanks to John Porter added photo of Technical Wing 1957.   Only ones identified so far are: 4th from right seated Chiefy "Jock" Patterson; 3rd from right standing front row Sgt "Lofty" Barker and 5th from right back row John Porter.   Can anyone else put some names to the faces?   ( Click to see.)
1144. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 98 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1143. Thanks to John Porter added view of the RAF Jever Sports Day 3,000m Steeplechase, 2 Unknowns in the Water Jump - about Jul56.   Taken at the same time as the previous 2 pictures of the water jump as the spectators are the same.
(Click to see.)
1142. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 97 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1141. Thanks to John Porter added view of the NAAFI during one of those days of hard hoar frost!   About 1955.   (Click to see.)
1140. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 96 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 17th February 2007
1139. Thanks to John Porter added picture of Test bench for Rebecca 8 - about 1955.   (Click to see.)
1138. Thanks to Wg Cdr Basil d'Oliveira OBE added a copy of Basil's Eulogy which he delivered at Eddie's funeral last Monday.   (Click to see.)
  Friday 16th February 2007
1137. Pause once again while I send off 170 calling notices to the 50th Aircrew Jever Steam Laundry AGM on 31Mar07.   Thanks to Ken Senar added page 95 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 11th February 2007
1136. Thanks to Henry Chambers added Henry and Joy Chambers to the Ladies Guest Night on 7Nov07 at the RAF Club.
(Click to see.)
1135. Thanks to John Porter added picture of Anglo-German Week Open Day Visiting Aircraft on display outside Station Flight.   Note these are the same aircraft as those in the next and the last photographs.   All the four photographs from John Porter were taken at the same Jever Open Day 21Jun57.   So this settles any doubts about which year his photographs were taken. - 21Jun57.   (Click to see.)
1134. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 94 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1133. Thanks to John Porter added picture of Anglo-German Week Open Day Unknown standing by a Martin Baker ejection seat from a Hunter F6 on display - 21Jun57.   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 10th February 2007
1132. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 93 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1131. Thanks to John Porter added picture of an Anglo-German Week Open Day Hunter F.6 on display in Tech Wing - 21Jun57.   It maybe a Hunter F4 - in which case it must have been Open Day 1956.   Can anyone help?.   (Click to see.)
1130. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 92 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1129. Thanks to Duncan Curtis, author of the excellent book "Sabre, the Canadian Sabre in RAF Service" added the first accident report to a new section which will be added to each squadron entry - Accidents.   This first one is under 4 Sqn for Fg. Off. John Jack's fatal crash in Sabre XB647 at RAF Jever on 8Jul54.   Thanks to Duncan I now know where to find these reports and hope to add more.   (Click to see.)
  Thursday 8th February 2007
1128. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 91 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 7th February 2007
1127. Thanks to John Porter added picture of an Avon engine on display in Tech Wing for the Open Day on 21Jun57.
(Click to see.)
1126. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 90 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1125. Thanks to Brian Thornton added Brian and Ann Thornton to the attendees for the Ladies Dining In night at the RAF Club 3Nov07   (Click to see.)
1124. Thanks to Brian Thornton added more information about Hunter F6 XJ637.   (Click to see.)
1123. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added entry for P/O Mark Embry, Sir Basil Embry's son who was on RAF Regiment squadron at Jever in 1954.   Anyone remember any more about him?.   (Click to see.)
1122. Thanks to Daily Telegraph added their obituarary for Raymond Baxter, the famous broadcaster, who was a member of 93 Squadron on Spitfires during the war.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 6th February 2007
1121. Thanks to Maurice Parker added a war time article about the Luftwaffe Music Corps which was based at Jever, 1936 to 1941.   (Click to see.)
1120. Thanks to Stephen McCullagh added details of funeral for Eddie McCullagh.   Monday 12Feb07 1300 hrs St Anne's Church, 2 South View Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AB.   (Click to see.)
  Monday 5th February 2007
1119. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added some more details about the model railway setup in Flying Wing HQ.
(Click to see.)
1118. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added some more observations about the structure outside Hammer West's office.   (Click to see.)
1117. Thanks to Bill Maish added the last Video clip showing M047 clip which was added to Bill Maish's film showing 111 Sqn taxy out and low level aeros display at RAF Jever.   Anyone know who added these last three clips as Bill Maish does not know anything about them and they are not on his original film?   Someone has added "+Black Arrows" on the VHS cassette.   This might mean this display at the Jever airshow or these last clips are of 111 Sqn practicing?   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 4th February 2007
1116. Thanks to Bill Maish added a Video clip showing M046 clip which was added to Bill Maish's film showing 4 pilots walking out and then a formation of 4 Hunters doing formation changes being filmed from behind from a dual seat aircraft capable of keeping up with them.   Anyone know who added these last three clips as Bill Maish does not know anything about them and they are not on his original film?   Someone has added "+Black Arrows" on the VHS cassette.   This might mean their display at the Jever airshow or these last clips are of 111 Sqn practicing.   Anyone recognise the pilots?   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 3rd February 2007
1115. I now have my system back and today received the sad news that Eddie McCullagh died yesterday afternoon.   He had serious cancer and died peacefully but with only a few days warning.   His family will be making plans for the funeral, presumably, in the Reading area.   I will let you know when the details are released.   (Click to see.)
  Friday 2nd February 2007
1114. My apologies to everyone for the lack of activity on the web site so far this year.   My Boss was visiting from California in January and this entailed me doing some work for a change.   I was just starting to resume activities after the paperwork was tidied up when my system crashed and I have sepent the last two weeks trying to salvage it.   It is still not working and I am going to have to use my portable to sneak this up on the the web site whilst tests are in progress on my sick main system.   Thanks to Jeff Jeffrey added list of those who declared an intention to attend this year's 50th AGM on 31st March 2007.   We shall shortly be sending out the usual calling notice.   Please make sure you attend our 50th and also send back your return as final numbers this year are already looking good and we need to know whether we need to open the upstairs bar.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 14th January 2007
1113. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 89 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1112. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 88 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 10th January 2007
1111. Thanks to Maurice Gavan added details of Maurice when he was playing clarinet in the Jade Basin 5 plus 1.   (Click to see.)
1110. Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added details of his career since he left the RAF.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 7th January 2007
1109. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 87 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1108. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 86 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1107. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 85 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1106. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 84 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1105. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 83 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1104. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 82 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1103. Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added Roy's latest contact details as he has just e-mailed me.   (Click to see.)
1102. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 81 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1101. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 80 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1100. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 79 from his book with a detailed map of Sylt in 1953.   (Click to see.)
1099. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 78 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1098. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 77 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1097. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 76 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 6th January 2007
1095-96. Back from hols in Florida with the family.   Transcribed a few pages of Ken Senar's book, on the aircraft both ways and when Jo was not looking when on holiday - (get a life Ryan!).   Thanks to Ken Senar added pages 74 and 75 from his book.
(Click to see.)
  Friday 22nd December 2006
1094. Thanks to Bill Maish added a Video clip showing M046 clip which was added to Bill Maish's film showing 4 pilots walking out and then a formation of 4 Hunters doing formation changes being filmed from behind from a dual seat aircraft capable of keeping up with them.   Anyone know who added these last three clips as Bill Maish does not know anything about them and they are not on his original film?   Someone has added "+Black Arrows" on the VHS cassette.   This might mean their display at the Jever airshow or these last clips are of 111 Sqn practicing.   Anyone recognise the pilots?   (Click to see.)
1093. Thanks to Bill Maish improved the layout of the Unit Timescales Diagram and added colour coding to indicate "Yellow" for Sylt detachments, "Pink" for AOC's Inspections and "Green" for Open Days.   Still a lot of unknowns and blanks.   If anyone can fill in the missing dates please let me know.   (Click to see.)
1092. Thanks to Bill Maish added a Video clip showing M044 clip from Bill Maish's film showing a composite of several different pictures purporting to show the sequence of a 4 ship formation practice sortie.   John Sutton (leader), Jeff Jeffrey, Ian Madelin and Al Pollock flew the formation aircraft, and Criss Cross flew Bill Maish (cameraman) in the Vampire T11.   Take offs and landings were filmed at different times, and the taxy in was on return to Jever.   (Click to see.)
1091. Thanks to Bill Maish added a Video clip showing M043 clip from Bill Maish's film taken when they had a week end at Soellingen and Al Pollock, Tony Boyle and Bill Maish spent a couple of nights at a ski hotel with borrowed skis and ski poles.   The former were strapped to our flying boots and the latter were made of bamboo.   The film is of Boyle and Maish because Pollock was too competent and took to the higher slopes whilst the 2 of us struggled on the nursery slope - 12/13Apr58.   (Click to see.)
1090. Thanks to Bill Maish added a Video clip showing M042 clip from Bill Maish's film of Canadian Sabre in dispersals at Soelligen - 8 to 18Apr58.   (Click to see.)
1089. Thanks to Bill Maish added a Video clip showing M041 clip from Bill Maish's film of Dickie Barraclough and Al Pollock getting checked out on the Candian Sabre before the "Powers that be" vetoed the idea of RAF pilots going solo on Canadian aircraft.   Later shots of Canadian pilots walking out to their aircraft at Soelligen - 8 to 18Apr58.   (Click to see.)
  Thursday 21st December 2006
1088. Thanks to Bill Maish added a Video clip showing M040 clip from Bill Maish's film of the red car which was our first view of a large American gas guzzler, very modern at that time, at Soelligen - 8 to 18Apr58.   (Click to see.)
1087. Thanks to Bill Maish added a Video clip showing M039 clip from Bill Maish's film of walking out and taxying Hunters at Soelligen - 8 to 18Apr58.   (Click to see.)
1086. Thanks to Bill Maish added a Video clip showing M038 clip from Bill Maish's film of Canadian Sabres are at RCAF Base, Soellingen where 4 Sqn had an exchange detachment.   4 of us were briefed to fly the Sabre but word from on high scotched that although we had completed the briefings, simulator and taxiing tests.   Several competetive scrambles were launched, 4 Hunters and 4 sabres each time but we beat them to it each time and then met up at altitude for 4 v 4 combat.   (Click to see.)
1085. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M037 clip from Bill Maish's film of the Old house where Bill and Shirley Maish had their apartment and started their married life.   It was situated in the Kirche Platz with many old houses around.   (Click to see.)
1084. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M036 clip from Bill Maish's film of Officer's Lines on Exercise Brown Jug at Schleswig.   Al Pollock, Jeff Jeffrey, Ian Madelin, Tony Boyle and Fred Dawson with large rock trying to break a flat roofed structure.   Bush Barrey, Paddy Hipperson and Barry Dale arrive at 4 Sqn dispersal by Land Rover.   Views of aircraft; Hunters, Swifts and Venoms.   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 20th December 2006
1083. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M035 clip from Bill Maish's film of Red Sky in the morning before the walk out and strap in on the way to Exercise Brown Jug at Schleswig.   Don Riley, Bill Maish, Slash Slaney, Bugs Bendell, Pete Hunwick and Jeff Jeffrey - Sep57.   (Click to see.)
1082. Thanks to Ken Senar added pages 73 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1081. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M034 clip from Bill Maish's film of Keith Gray and Keith Lawn watching from the Hangar Tower.   Finally the 118 Sqn Hunter markings.   Anglo-German Week Open Day 21Jun57.   (Click to see.)
1080. My apologies to those with Apple Macs or perhaps AOL.   It has been pointed out to me that the neat columns of page numbers in Ken Senar's Table of Contents for his book, whilst apearing neat and tidy in Internet Explorer browers, the one I use to check the final result up on the web site, they are ragged in Mozilla and some of the other browsers.   This has led me to go back to school with David Annal who has patiently re-taught me how to do cascading style sheets and how to program better in HTML.   I have re-done all the relevant pages, including the Table of Contents using the correct HTML coding and it should look correct for everyone.   If it does not appear correctly for other browsers please let me know.   Thanks to Ken Senar added pages 72 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Monday 18th December 2006
1079. Thanks to Ken Senar added pages 71 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1078. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M033 clip from Bill Maish's film of Sycamore demonstration.   Anglo-German Week Open Day 21Jun57.   (Click to see.)
1077. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M032 clip from Bill Maish's film of 118 Sqn Hunters run in, break, land and taxy in to the pan.   Anglo-German Week Open Day 21Jun57.   (Click to see.)
1076. Thanks to Ken Senar added pages 70 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1075. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M031 clip from Bill Maish's film of Ground Attack on Castle.   Then a Chipmunk is stolen and chased by the Police Land Rover which is bombed by the Chipmunk with white flour bags and in return the Police fire back Verey flares until at last they hit the Chipmunk - fortunately no damage!   Anglo-German Week Open Day 21Jun57.   (Click to see.)
1074. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M030 clip from Bill Maish's film of 118 Sqn Hunters taxying out, Ground Attack and Fire Demo followed by Sycamore helicopter CasEvac.   Anglo-German Week Open Day 21Jun57.   (Click to see.)
1073. Thanks to Ken Senar added pages 68 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1072. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M029 clip from Bill Maish's film of families watching Anglo-German Week Open Day 21Jun57.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 17th December 2006
1071. Thanks to Ken Senar added pages 67 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1070. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M028 clip from Bill Maish's film of John Lakeman taking a photograph on the airfield.   (Click to see.)
1069. Thanks to Ken Senar added pages 66 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1068. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M027 clip from Bill Maish's film of 1957, 1st Anglo German Open Day audience from Sqn hangar.   Bill Brewer and John Lakeman.   21Jun57.   (Click to see.)
1067. Thanks to Ken Senar added pages 65 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1066. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M026 clip from Bill Maish's film of Summer 1957.   2 visits to Marialinsiel beach with Denny and Joan Denison plus baby, Shirley & Bill Maish, the Hills, Jill Payne, Pat King, John Lakeman, Ginger Dutton, Dickie Barraclough, Avril Buddin, and Keith Lawn, etc.   (Click to see.)
1065. Thanks to Ken Senar added pages 64 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1064. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M025 clip from Bill Maish's film of Bill Brewer's new TR2, Bill Maish's nearly new Austin Somerset being cleaned.   (Click to see.)
1063. Thanks to Ken Senar added pages 63 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 16th December 2006
1062. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M024 clip from Bill Maish's film of the end of another Sylt detachment in 1957. Bill Maish, Stan Howard, the Boss, Denny Denison, Ken Goodwin and Charlie Powell walking out accompanied by our Sylt PAI, Chunky I'anson who also shakes hand with the Sqn PAI on completion of a record breaking detachment.
(Click to see.)
1061. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M023 clip from Bill Maish's film of John Lakeman and Bill Maish trying to play golf on the Sylt golf course.   (Click to see.)
1060. Thanks to Ken Senar added pages 56 to 62 from his book.   (Click to see.)
  Friday 15th December 2006
1059. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 55 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1058. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M022 clip from Bill Maish's film of Cricket Match, 98 vs 118.   Misselbrook getting out caught by a 98 Sqn fielder.   Sabre again - Summer 56.
(Click to see.)
1057. Thanks to Ken Senar added page 54 from his book.   (Click to see.)
1056. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M021 clip from Bill Maish's film of some childish high spirits prior to going to the Fassberg closing ball - Barraclough to the fore.   Outside Block 163 at Jever - Autumn 56.   (Click to see.)
1055. Thanks to Ken Senar I have started to add his book "I'll Call You Pod" to the web site.   Ken has lodged copies with various authorities but instead of publishing it he has allowed us to place a copy on the web site for free.   I have tried to make it easy to read and will be adding a page at a time over the next few months.   I have initially loaded the introductory pages and the first page of text, then jumped to Ken's life at Jever as this is the section of most interest to us.   I will add the missing pages when all the Jever pages are loaded.   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 13th December 2006
1054. Thanks to Simon Watson and Al Pollock added news of a Special Offer for Roger Lindsay and Gunter Kipp's book "Hunters in RAF Germany".   For those who missed RAF Hunters in Germany by Gunter Kipp & Roger Lindsay
first time round or require a second copy.   You now have opportunity
to purchase a copy at the reduced price of
£5.00 plus £2.50 post & packing.
Copies are limited, so please order now to afford disappointment.   (Click to see.)
1053. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M020 clip from Bill Maish's film of the back of Jever Town, Main Square and Junior Officers' Accommodation Block 163.   (Click to see.)
1052. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M019 clip from Bill Maish's film of the back of the Officers Mess, old Luftwaffe single officer quarters, and Dave Young of 98 Sqn playing croquet.   Sadly he was killed soon after when his aircraft caught fire.   (Click to see.)
1051. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M018 clip from Bill Maish's film of Dickie Barraclough and Brian Faulkes messing about with a re-charging trolley.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 12th December 2006
1050. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M017 clip from Bill Maish's film of Sports day 1956.   Flying Wing tug of war team losing to Eng Wing professionals in the final.   Team consists of Thommy Thomson, Unknown, Bill Maish, Ginger Dutton, Dick Barraclough, Ted Bywater, plus 2 Unknowns.   Ken Saw was our coach.   Presentation was to Keith Gray of 118, and then Flying Wing relay team, by Mrs Hughes, Station Commander's wife - 15Jun56.   (Click to see.)
1049. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M016 clip from Bill Maish's film of a wonderful sunset looking over the airfield with Pete Saunders in silhouette - early 56.   (Click to see.)
1048. After a lot of research and help from my friends, I have discovered how to lighten video clips.   I have brought up the brightness of this clip of Sabre and it is easier to see.   I will retrospectively apply this to earlier clips which are too dark.   I have already done this to clip M013 of Ken Goodwin's aeros display.   Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M015 clip from Bill Maish's film of another picture of Sabre - early 56.   (Click to see.)
1047. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M014 clip from Bill Maish's film of Sid Hughes allowed car races to be held over some disused dispersals and woodland behind the 93, 98 and 118 hangars.   The main inter squadron event was between these 3 squadrons in open top Mercedes Coupes.   93 wore their traditional deer stalker hats, 98 had bone domes while 118 wore flat caps back to front.   Note the movement of "the ballast " from side to side to improve turning performance.   Also racing was Brian Isles, ( red TR2), OC Eng Wing in black Vauxhall, and Wing Co Hammer West in his Service Volkswagen Beetle.   I was behind a tree.   (Click to see.)
  Monday 11th December 2006
1046. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M013 clip from Bill Maish's film of Ken Goodwin's Hunter F4 Aerobatic Display in March 1956 for the Royal Visit of Duchess of Kent who was presenting the new Squadron Standard to 16 Sqn.   (Click to see.)
1045. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M012 clip from Bill Maish's film of Hunters taking off and flying past.   This was the Wing fly past in March 1956 for the Royal Visit of Duchess of Kent who was presenting the new Squadron Standard to 16 Sqn.   (Click to see.)
1044. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M011 clip from Bill Maish's film of "Sabre", the Squadron mascot who is camera shy.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 10th December 2006
1043. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M010 clip from Bill Maish's film of Denny Denison and Dick Barraclough walking out for a Royal visit flypast.   (Click to see.)
1042. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M009 clip from Bill Maish's film of Vampire T11s doing some close formation on the way back from Sylt - Mar56.   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 9th December 2006
1041. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M008 clip from Bill Maish's film of 118 Sqn Hunters airborne shots for as long as we could keep up in the Vampire T11s.   (Click to see.)
1040. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M007 clip from Bill Maish's film of 118 Sqn Hunters taking off at Sylt viewed from the Vampire cockpit.   (Click to see.)
1039. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M006 clip from Bill Maish's film of 118 Sqn returning from Sylt to Jever in March 1956.   Flt. Lt. Denny Denison walking out, and the ground crew.   (Click to see.)
1038. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M005 clip from Bill Maish's film of Sycamore pick up at Sylt for Search and Rescue training prior to sea drill.   (Click to see.)
1037. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M004 clip from Bill Maish's film of taxying out for the rehearsal from 118 sqn ASP.   (I ran out of film!)   (Click to see.)
1036. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M003 the third clip from Bill Maish's film of Junior Pilots watching the display on hangar roof verandah; Fg. Offs. "Mis" Misselbrook, Bill Brewer, and Ginger Dutton.   (Click to see.)
1035. Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip showing M002 the second clip from Bill Maish's film of the 118 Sqn aircrew walking out for practice AOC's flypast; Flt. Lt. Alan Powell ( A Flt Cdr), Sqn. Ldr. Norman Buddin (Sqn Cdr), Flt. Lt. Ian Craig, Fg. Off. Bill Dodds, Fg. Off. Charlie Powell, Fg. Off. Dick Barraclough, Flt. Lt. Ken Goodwin (B Flt Cdr), and Fg. Off. Charlie Powell strapping in.   (Click to see.)
1034. Bill Maish has not only given me a copy of his film about Jever but has helped me with the tedious task of describing each clip.   I am now ready to start loading the clips from the film   Thanks to Bill Maish added a video clip M001 of the 118 Sqn badge and flag.   (Click to see.)
  Friday 8th December 2006
1033. I have updated the Contributors list.   My apologies to those that I appear to have been ignoring.   If I have missed anyone please let me know.   (Click to see.)   Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 28 taken at 2006 AGM, Mick Ryan on the right, boring the pants off Roger Hymans on the left - again.   (Click to see.)
1032. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 27 taken at 2006 AGM, Fergie Ferguson, Eric Sharp, Pete Jennings back, Ken Goodwin.   (Click to see.)
1031. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 26 taken at 2006 AGM, Bill Blake, Jo Ryan back, Pat Ferguson.   (Click to see.)
1030. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 25 taken at 2006 AGM, Audrey King, Pat King, Unknown, Unknown Lady.   (Click to see.)
1029. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 24 taken at 2006 AGM, Mick Ryan talking to Roger Hymans, Audrey King on right.
(Click to see.)
1028. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 23 taken at 2006 AGM, Fergy Ferguson, Eric Sharp, Ken Goodwin and Pete Jennings.   (Click to see.)
1027. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 22 taken at 2006 AGM, Bill Ritchie and Eric Pigdon.   (Click to see.)
1026. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 21 taken at 2006 AGM, Bill Ritchie, Eric Pigdon, Eric McFee and Gordon Reed.
(Click to see.)
1025. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 20 taken at 2006 AGM, Eric McFee and Gordon Reed.   (Click to see.)
1024. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 19 taken at 2006 AGM, Bill Ritchie, Lara Reed, and Eric McFee.   (Click to see.)
1023. Thanks to Chris Stone added more information about the night that Brian Butterworth rolled his Hillman.   (Click to see.)
1022. Thanks to Philip Westwell added three photos of laying the new surface of the runway for the Sabres.   (Click to see.)
1021. Thanks to Philip Westwell added more information on the reasons for the lengthening of Jever runway.   (Click to see.)
  Thursday 7th December 2006
1020. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of External Checks for USAF Sabre F-86E for comparison to RAF Sabre F.4.
(Click to see.)
1019. Thanks to Ron Gray added Ron and Delereen Gray to list of attendees for the 50th Anniversary Ladies Dining In Night at the RAF Club 7th November 2007.   (Click to see.)
1018. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Internal Checks for USAF Sabre F-86E for comparison to RAF Sabre F.4.
(Click to see.)
1017. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Emergency Checks for USAF Sabre F-86E for comparison to RAF Sabre F.4.
(Click to see.)
1016. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Final Checks for USAF Sabre F-86E for comparison to RAF Sabre F.4.   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 6th December 2006
1015. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Page 4 of temporary Pilot's Notes for Hawker Hunter F Mk.4.   (Click to see.)
1014. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Page 3 of temporary Pilot's Notes for Hawker Hunter F Mk.4.   (Click to see.)
1013. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Page 2 of temporary Pilot's Notes for Hawker Hunter F Mk.4.   (Click to see.)
1012. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Page 1 of temporary Pilot's Notes for Hawker Hunter F Mk.4.   I have got a copy of Hunter F.4 Pilots Notes 3rd Edition AL3 but I want to put up the Vampire FB 5 and 9 Pilots Notes next.   (Click to see.)
1011. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Ron Gray enjoying a spot of Egyptian PT.   (Click to see.)
1010. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of the Rail supply line for RAF Jever.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 5th December 2006
1009. Thanks to Duncan Curtis corrected the date of departure of Sabre XB989 from 4 Sqn and raised a query about where the photo was taken.   (Click to see.)
1008. Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Squadron Leader P W Gilpin, Commanding Officer 4 Squadron, Standard Presentation Parade - 20Nov53.   (Click to see.)
1007. Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Flying Officer Doug Bridson Standard Bearer Presentation Parade - 20Nov53.
(Click to see.)
1006. Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of East end Fuel Dump.   (Click to see.)
1005 Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Bob Molden holding out the new 4 Sqn Standard which was presented on 20Nov53.   (Click to see.)
1004. Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Officer's Mess Entrance - 54.   (Click to see.)
  Monday 4th December 2006
1003. Thanks to Ron Gray added to Ken Senar's story a second photo of unknowns playing bicycle polo.   (Click to see.)
1002. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo to Ken Senar's story of Roy Mitchell, Pete Phillips and Dave Clayton playing bicycle polo.   (Click to see.)
1001. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of 93 enjoying a coffee skive at 10:00hrs.   Bill Ritchie; Bernie Revnell and Bill Mitchell.   Bernie is the nephew of Ethel Revnell a comedienne who was on stage and radio in the 40's.   (Click to see.)
1000. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Doubles team of Brian Watson and Ron Gray.   (Click to see.)
999. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Ron Gray serving - maybe an ace, "Where has all that spring gone?   (Click to see.)
998. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of 7-14-21 Aces - a popular game involving dice.   Nominate, Pay, Drink I believe was the orbat.   In the left photo: Bill Simms flaked out after game.   Must have shared the spoils with Eric Bowen.   In the centre photo on the left is Bill Simms hand, unknown out of sight, Flt. Lt. Eric Bowan, Station Duty Officer and Fg. Off. Jock Elliot RAF Regt. Obviously Eric had hit a lot of 21's. Think Eric may have been ATC.   In the right photo: Outside the mess, a shaky Bill Simms, a perky Fred Maycock and the Orderly Officer Pete Smith, trying to restore some order.   (Click to see.)
997. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of the lovely DH82A was replaced by the Percival Prentice and Eric Hughes with Dave Clayton, here flying the Tiger Moth, got the two of them together.   I used to enjoy the Tiger Moth and take ground crew/admin staff up.   One young lad (so was I) from Education I think was following through on the controls very well until we made an approach and at 500' he froze.   I asked him to play 'Simple Simon Says' and put his hands in the air, which thankfully he did.   (Click to see.)
996. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Percival Prentice of Station Flight.   It arrived to replace the lovely DH82A and Eric Hughes with Dave Clayton got the two of them together.   The Prentice was a really pleasant and 'gentlemanly' aircraft to fly.   (Click to see.)
995. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Percival Prentice of Station Flight taking off flown by Eric Hughes.   (Click to see.)
994. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Percival Prentice of Station Flight.   It arrived to replace the lovely DH82A.   The Prentice was a really pleasant and 'gentlemanly' A/C to fly.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 3rd December 2006
993. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Greetings to Jever from 121 Wing in response, (Not sure who they were - a minor unit to the South I believe) - 1954.   (Click to see.)
992. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Greetings from 4 Squadron 1954.   Delivered from Sabre 4 air brake bays.   Myself and Tony Pearce were detailed to Oldenburg, I think it was, and an Army unit at Osnabruck.   We flew under a heavy cu and coming out the other side we found our windscreens obscured by ice we thought.   Against recommendations we heated the screens, but to no avail.   Guided each other to the targets and dumped the goods.   On return to Jever we found it was SALT!   Some years later one of the Brown Jobs (who were playing hockey at the time) became a British Railways Traffic Apprentice (a fast track to management).   We met up at the office in the early 60's and swapping yarns; he was one of the hockey players.   (Click to see.)
991. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of the desolation at the dock area of Wilhelmshaven - Sep53.   (Click to see.)
990. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Ron Gray and Brian Conway shooting the s__t.   (Click to see.)
989. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of the outlook from Ron Gray's room.   The corner of Sick Quarters just shows.   Straight ahead are the pine trees which supported Fred Maycock's radio aerial from time to time.   His room was on the end of the block - 1953   (Click to see.)
988. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo taken when they could not find the piegel haus.   Johnny Macknish next to the remains of a bunker at Wilhelmshaven - Sep53.   (Click to see.)
987. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of a rest garden amidst the remnants of war - Wilhelmshaven late 1953.   (Click to see.)
986. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Flak tower at Wilhelmshaven - demolition courtesy Royal Engineers.   (Click to see.)
985. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Ferries at Wilhelmshaven Harbour - September 1953   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 2nd December 2006
984. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Officers' Mess Junior Ranks Room Accommodation - one to a room - Jul53.
(Click to see.)
983. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of the Vampire FB5s on clean up prior to AOC's inspection.   September 1953.
(Click to see.)
  Friday 1st December 2006
982. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of a NAAFI Break outside Hangar 4 - About Sep53.   Danby Laycock; Ginger Friend; Tony Vasey; Flt Sgt Lockwood; Sandy Sanderson.   (Click to see.)
981. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo taken at Pembrey before posting to 2TAF - July 1953.   Johnny Macknish; Ron Gray; Geoff Couch; Curly Hirst; Ricky Lawrie; Brian Conway; Gillie Gray.   (Click to see.)
980. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of one more 4 Sqn 'trophy' flying from Hangar 4.   Possibly 93's Hangar 3 in the background.   I think the Casino Beach at Sylt is one flag short? - 1953 ish...   (Click to see.)
979. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of the Frog getting him - Apr53.   (Click to see.)
978. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of the T11 which was nicknamed 'The Frog' at Valley.   Here is a nonchalant Tom Balfour - Apr53.   (Click to see.)
  Thursday 30th November 2006
977. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Morris Minor of Brian 'Tommy' Thompson after a slow roll en route to The Astra at RAF Valley.   Geoff Couch was a passenger.   It hit 37 mph along The Burma Road, and the pilot was reluctant to slow down for the corner at the railway bridge - Apr53.   (Click to see.)
976. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of 3 ages of man - Brian Conway as a debonair man about town - Apr53.   (Click to see.)
975. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of 3 ages of man - Brian Conway as a young boy - taken at Rhosneigr while training at Valley - Apr53.   (Click to see.)
974. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of 3 ages of man - Brian Conway as a young boy - taken at Rhosneigr while training at Valley - Apr53.   (Click to see.)
973. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Ron Gray's dresser with his trophies.   (Click to see.)
972. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Pete Smith, 4 Sqn.   (Click to see.)
971. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of pieces from the leading edge of his Sabre wing that sawed off the tree when he forced landed on the Hamburg Autobahn.   (Click to see.)
970. The web site has become so large now that I have difficulty finding pictures or items which I know I have mounted.   Several of you have said the same thing, and it is going to get worse as the number of pages grow.   I have started an index to all the items on the site.   It will take time to index all pages but I have done the first 20.   I shall not be indexing people unless they do NOT have an entry in the shareholders databases.   Nor shall I be indexing things like Pilots' Notes as they have their own contents lists.    You will find the Index as the 2nd Item down on the Site Information menu.   I have also supplied a jump to it from the Home Page.   I would welcome any comments or suggestions.   (Click to see embryo Index.)
969. Thanks to Ken Senar added the obituary for Gp Capt George f Powel-Shedden.   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 29th November 2006
968. Thanks to Ron Gray added a story about the comparison between the RAF's Sabre F.4 and the RCAF Sabre 6.
;(Click to see.)
967. Thanks to Ron Gray added a lot more information and pictures about Ron's forced landing on the Hamburg Autobahn.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 28th November 2006
966. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Fred Maycock with his "hot shot" radio.   (Click to see.)
965. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Forsthaus Upjever, in the woods to the South of the airfield - about 1954.
(Click to see.)
964. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Forsthaus garden, in the woods to the South of the airfield.   (Click to see.)
963. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of smart young men out for a stroll: Left to right: Chas Boyack; George Hickman; "Lulu Leigh-Lancaster; and Senar "Pod" - Mid 1954?   (Click to see.)
  Monday 27th November 2006
962. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Station Sports - Unknown coming the wrong way out of the steeplechase water jump.   Flying Wing won - June 1954.   (Click to see.)
961. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Station Sports - 2 unknowns in steeplechase water jump.   Flying Wing won - June 1954.   (Click to see.)
960. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Brian Watson in tennis action.   (Click to see.)
959. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of more of Alec"Doc" McBryde in action.   (Click to see.)
958. Thanks to Tony Bennett added the full story to the photo of Meteor NF11 Night Fighter taxying out at Jever.   (Click to see.)
957. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Alec"Doc" McBryde serving behind the Officers' Mess.   (Click to see.)
956. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Meteor NF11 Night Fighter taxying out at Jever.   (Click to see.)
955. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of 4 Sqn Sabre F4 XB931 G - arrived on the Squadron Wed 31Mar54 and left after the oxygen tanks blew out the side of the aircraft because they were filled at too high a pressure on Wed 10Aug55.   It was Cat 4 but in fact not repairable.   (Click to see.)
954. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Pete Langstone flying Sabre F4 K with 4 Sqn flashes. Records do not show which airframe was K.   (Click to see.)
953. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of the "Blue Train" loco that served Northern Germany from the Hook of Holland.
(Click to see.)
952. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of visiting Meteor FR.9 - about mid 1954.   (Click to see.)
951. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of visiting Dutch Meteor F.8 - about mid 1954.   (Click to see.)
950. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Meteor T.7 - probably from Jever Station Flight as the Squadrons used T.7s for training, instrument ratings etc, until they were replaced by the Vampire T.11 in September 1954.   (Click to see.)
949. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of AOC's Parade.   P4 Sabre Squadrons flypast along runway 29 with skies darkening - 2Jul54.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 26th November 2006
948. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of AOC's Parade.   P4 Sabre Squadrons flypast line diamond astern.   From the south - 2Jul54.   (Click to see.)
947. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of AOC's Parade.   Permission to advance in Review Order.   4 Sqn. Standard can clearly be seen in this shot - 2Jul54.   (Click to see.)
946. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of AOC's Parade.   Parade Halt!   After one of the march pasts.   Ron Gray has a feeling that it is Pod Senar, 3rd from right in the Officers' ranks with, (Eric Pigdon thinks, Al Colvin on the end as he was on 93 by this time and had medal ribbons which most pilots on the station did not). This would make the left-hand squadron 93, and possibly the RAF Regiment at the rear.   This was probably the last AOC's parade for the Station Commander Gp Capt Powel-Sheddon as he handed over the Station to Gp Capt Tom Prickett on 8Aug54. - 2Jul54.)
945. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added George Hickman as the unknown on the ferry to Copenhagen - May55.   (Click to see.)
944. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of AOC's Parade.   Wing march past line abreast - 2Jul54.   (Click to see.)
943. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of AOC's Parade.   4 Sqn march past - 2Jul54.   (Click to see.)
942. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of AOC's Parade.   Parade formed up - 2Jul54.   (Click to see.)
941. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of the old and new.   Taken, Ron thinks, from within what was 4 Sqn. Hangar 1 in Vampire days, to which 4 Sqn returned with the Hunter.   The Sabre is adorned with the Wing Commander's pennant.   Then again it could have been Station Flight hanger when you consider the relationship of the south side buildings, Hangar 4. - Early 1954.   [Web master: Ron is right if you compare the style of windows in the Hangar doors - Station Flight Hangar 2.   Old 4 Sqn Hangar 1.   The distance, 250mtrs/275yds, to the grass on which the Tiger Moth is parked is very deceptive.]   (Click to see.)
940. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of same 93 Sqn Sabre F.4 XB802 (later to become O, arrived on the squadron Thu 27May54 and left Mon 6Jun55 to 5MU), on the landing run at Jever with the old ATC building on the left - soon after 27May54.   Notice the drop tanks fitted.   4 months later when Des Browne became CO he had the Squadron fly without drop tanks.   (Click to see.)
939. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of 93 Sqn Sabre F.4, with leading edge slats which can be seen open at this angle of attack, landing at Jever - early 1954.   (Click to see.)
938. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of 93 Sqn Sabre F.4 with leading edge slats on the break at Jever - early 1954.
(Click to see.)
937. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of No 5 Sqn Venom visiting Jever - Early 1954.   (Click to see.)
936. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Sabre F.4 from the Sabre Conversion Unit - Mar54.   Ron Gray comments: They used the 'bi-plane' version.   These slatted wings were flown by 93 Squadron and had minor variations in how one handled them.   4 Squadron flew the 'hard edge' in keeping with their reputation. (That should raise some hackles!)   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 25th November 2006
935. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Sabre F.4 from the Sabre Conversion Unit - Mar54.   (Click to see.)
934. Thanks to Bill Blake I have finished adding all his photographs.   Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Danish Meteor 8s landing on Runway 29.   Joined, touched and overshot.   (Click to see.)
933. Thanks to Bill Blake added a photo of a closer shot of the food laid out in the Officers' Mess Dining Room for the Summer Ball at Jever July 1955.   (Click to see.)
932. Thanks to Bill Blake added a photo of 4 Sqn pilot pyramid taken outside Admin Offices in Hangar 1 - Pre-Sylt May1956.   Top: CO Sqn Ldr Ray Chapman.   2nd Row: Brian Iles; John Sutton.   3rd Row: Les Swart; Chas Boyack; Pete Smith; Bert Sanders.   4th Row: Fred Maycock; Alan Armitage; Brian Watson; Tony Pearce; Ian Madelin.   Bottom row: Mick Shearer; Dennis Tann; Chris Cross; Ian Carr; Fred Dawson; Bob Daniels.   (Click to see.)
931. Thanks to Bill Blake added a photo of 4 Sqn Sabre F.6 XB988 F in dispersals at Jever.    Arrived on 4 Sqn 1Feb55.   Cat 4 damage on 8May56 sent to Westland's for refurbishment.   (Click to see.)
930. Thanks to Bill Blake added a photo of 4 Sqn relaxing in dispersal on Exercise Skyhigh - 26Apr55.   Chas Boyack, Pete Smith and Fred Maycock have departed - maybe on a scramble?   (Click to see.)
929. Thanks to Bill Blake added a photo of 4 Sqn relaxing in dispersal on Exercise Skyhigh - 26Apr55.   Groundcrew on the back of the truck; Snowy Ewens in armchair; Peter Phillips; Norman Giffin standing; Ian Madelin turned talking to him; Pete Smith standing; Les Swart on grass; Les Bradley; Fred Maycock in hat; Alan Armitage; Chas Boyack; Unknown asleep.
(Click to see.)
928 Thanks to Bill Blake added a photo of Tony Pearce taking pictures hanging out of the hotel window in Copenhagen.
(Click to see.)
927. Thanks to Bill Blake added a photo of the full complement of the Copenhagen Raiders crossing on one of the ferries.   Bill Simms; Bill Blake; Fred Maycock; Unknown; Pete Smith; Norman Giffin; Tony Pearce.   (Click to see.)
926. Thanks to Bill Blake added a photo of Tony Vasey making a toast.   Supervised left to right by Les Swart; John Smith-Carington (over his left shoulder), Tony Pearce and two Unknown Ladies.   Presumably the same function.   (Click to see.)
925. Thanks to Bill Blake added a photo of Tony Vasey receiving a tankard from Pete Gilpin with Tony Pearce and an unknown Lady watching.   Event unknown as the award of a squadron tankard on departure was usually done at an all-male dining out night in the Mess.   Maybe it was Tony's departure and a separate Dining-Out could not be arranged and it was presented at an ordinary Officers' Mess party.   About Oct55?   Note the Dinner Jackets not Mess Kit.   (Click to see.)
924. Thanks to Bill Blake added a photo of Sabre Party at Sylt - maybe Jan 1955. Bill Blake; Les "Speed" Swart; Ian Madelin; Tony Pearce; Chunky I'Anson PAI at Sylt; Tony Mulling PAI at Sylt; Nancy I'Anson; Unknown PAI at Sylt; Unknown PAI at Sylt.   Anyone recognise the Unknown PAI's from Sylt?   (Click to see.)
923. Thanks to Bill Blake added a photo of dinghy sailing at Wilhelmshaven.   (Click to see.)
922. Thanks to Bill Blake added a photo of Fred Dawson and Bill Blake with a highly prized Volkswagon.   (Click to see.)
  Friday 24th November 2006
921. Thanks to Bill Blake added many more names to the 2nd AGM 1960 picture at Dirty Dick's.   Can anyone supply the last unknown names?.   (Click to see.)
920. Thanks to Bill Blake added rest of names to Jever Brewery visit.   (Click to see. and Click to see.)
  Thursday 23rd November 2006
919. Thanks to Ron Gray added a another photo of the lads - actually taken earlier as Bob Daniels hasn't got his trousers off yet! - June55.   Bill Blake 4 Sqn; Johnny Macknish ish 93 Sqn; Eric Pigdon 93 Sqn; Bob Daniels 4 Sqn; Pete Smith 4 Sqn; Les "Speed" Swart 4 Sqn.   (Click to see.)
918. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of the lads when confident of their tan they then moved on to BIG Bare Arsed Beach - June55.   Ron Gray tells us that "Speed" Swart pulled a girl from Hamburg who was on her hols.   Ron believes he visited her one weekend some time later, but they never found out the outcome.   Bill Blake 4 Sqn; Johnny Macknish ish 93 Sqn; Bob Daniels 4 Sqn; Eric Pigdon 93 Sqn; Les "Speed" Swart 4 Sqn; Pete Smith 4 Sqn.   (Click to see.)
917. Thanks to RAF Museum completed all the connections and jumps in the Hunter F6 Pilots' Notes. Added "Next page" buttons to the top as well as the bottom of each page.   This helps when turning the pages quickly as the buttons stay in the same place on each page.   The buttons at the bottom move up and down when the amount on the page varies.   The Hunter F6 Pilots' Notes should now be complete - please let me know if you notice anything wrong.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 21st November 2006
916. Thanks to David Annal who patiently talked me through the procedure for added jumps from the numbers round the pictures of the Figure 3 Cockpit - Starboard Side that then take you to the entry in the body of the Pilots' Notes for each control.
(Click to see.)
915. Thanks to David Annal who patiently talked me through the procedure for added jumps from the numbers round the pictures of the Figure 2 Cockpit - Forward View that then take you to the entry in the body of the Pilots' Notes for each control.
(Click to see.)
914. Thanks to Brian Thornton added the missing two names in the 4 and 93 Sqn dispersal briefing.   (Click to see.)
913. Thanks to David Annal who patiently talked me through the procedure for added jumps from the numbers round the pictures of the Figure 1 Cockpit - Port Side that then take you to the entry in the body of the Pilots' Notes for each control.
(Click to see.)
  Monday 20th November 2006
912. Thanks to Gerry Shipley added more information about Wg Cdr Vic Woodward who took over 122 Wing from Hammer West.   (Click to see.)
911. Thanks to RAF Museum added back cover of Hunter F6 Pilots Notes - Emergency Drills and Check Lists.   (Click to see.)
910. Thanks to RAF Museum added inside back cover of Hunter F6 Pilots Notes - Emergency Drills    (Click to see.)
909. Thanks to RAF Museum added inside back cover of Hunter F6 Pilots Notes - Reminder    (Click to see.)
908. Thanks to RAF Museum added page 112 of Hunter F6 Pilots Notes - Illustrations Cockpit Starboard Side    (Click to see.)
907. Thanks to RAF Museum added page 111 of Hunter F6 Pilots Notes - Illustrations Cockpit Forward View    (Click to see.)
906. Thanks to RAF Museum added page 111 of Hunter F6 Pilots Notes - Illustrations Cockpit View Port Side    (Click to see.)
905. Thanks to Derek North added a database entry for Gp Capt Derek North who took over from Phil Langrill as QWI/QFI on F-104s at Jever.   (Click to see.)
904. Thanks to Gerry Shipley added photo of the Original Board of Governors' Meeting sometime 13Dec55 to 28Jun56.   This photo was originally under the founding AGM in 1957 but as Gerry rightly points out it can't have been 1957 as Hammer West left in June 1956.   Anyone any ideas of the exact date?   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 19th November 2006
903. Thanks to Mick Ryan added Calling Notices for 1960 and 1962 and Minutes of the AGMs for 1959 and 1961 which have been loaded on the web site all this time but were not accessible because they had not been added to the index of AGMs.
(Click to see.)
  Saturday 18th November 2006
902. Thanks to Bill Blake added a photo of Jever Steam Laundry visit to Brewery, getting down to business - About Nov55 to Mar56.   (Click to see.)
  Friday 17th November 2006
901. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn's Mascot - anyone remember its name?   (Click to see.)
900. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Norman Giffin first off the Comet for a CFS visit.   Behind him the Jever Station Commander Gp Capt "Black" Smith welcomes OC Examining Wing CFS.   Norman can't remember the date - it must have been between Oct58 and Dec60 ("Black"'s period as Station Commander), presuming the Hunter squadrons were still active.   I cannot find a reference to a CFS visit in either 4 Sqn or 93 Sqn's F540s for this period.   Anyone able to date the visit?   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 15th November 2006
899. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Norman Giffin's white Ford on the vehicle rail ferry from Niebull to Westerland, Sylt on the way to the May55 detachment?   (Click to see.)
898. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Norman Giffin's MG Saloon which he sold to Bob Smith, in front of 4 Sqn Vampires and Hangar 1.   (Click to see.)
897. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Freddie Maycock; Bill Blake and Norman Giffin waiting for one of the ferries during a trip in Norman's car from Sylt to Copenhagen - Perhaps May55?   (Click to see.)
896. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Freddie Maycock; Norman Giffin; Bill Blake having a rest on the grass during a trip in Norman's car from Sylt to Copenhagen - Perhaps May55?   (Click to see.)
895. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Bill Blake, Freddie Maycock and Tony Pearce taking refreshments during a trip in Norman Giffin's car from Sylt to Copenhagen - Perhaps May55?   (Click to see.)
894. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo during the survival half of the course.   Norman Giffin pays the price of opposing Des Browne and proving him wrong.   Des drops a large snowball on Norman as he comes out of his igloo.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 14th November 2006
893. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo during the survival half of the course.   Norman Giffin finishing his idea, a snow igloo.   It did not take much longer to build and was much warmer.   (Click to see.)
892. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo during the survival half of the course.   Des Browne, 2nd from left, insisted that the team built a TeePee according to the course instructions.   The others conformed, but spent a miserable cold night in the poor protection given by this open plan parachute TeePee.   Norman Giffin 2nd from right.   (Click to see.)
891. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo during the Skiing half of the course.   Tony Vasey does his high speed run.   These had to be banned eventually as the course kept wiping the lower slopes clear of paying guests. - Probably late 1954.
(Click to see.)
890. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Ehrwald village - some way from the Ski & Survival Course Hotel - Probably late 1954.   (Click to see.)
889. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Ski & Survival Course Ehrwald - Probably late 1954.   (Click to see.)
888. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Ski towing which was a little more sedate.   Probably early 1953.   (Click to see.)
887. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of why Health and Safety would go bezerk today!   Probably early 1953.
(Click to see.)
886. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Lt Heinz Knocke and Uflz Woll at Jever - Autumn 1941.   (Click to see.)
885. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Heinz Knocke climbing into his Messerschmitt Bf-109 E-4 at Jever - Autumn 1941.   (Click to see.)
  Monday 13th November 2006
884. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn B Flt Groundcrew and Aircrew - Early 53. Peter Phillips; Bob Smith; Ernie Lack; Tony Vasey; Roger Collins Flt Cdr; Dougie Bridson; Dave Clayton; Norman Giffin; CW Burrows.   (Click to see.)
883. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of the new 4 Sqn Standard being placed upon the drums. Alan Laycock ; Norman Giffin and ACM Sir John Slessor.   (Click to see.)
882. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Presentation of Standard to 4 Sqn.   Inspecting Officer Air Chief Marshal Sir John C Slessor GCB DSO MC on Friday November 1953. Norman Giffin; Gp Capt Powell-Sheddon; ACM Slessor; Peter Gilpin; Geoff Lee.   (Click to see.)
881. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Presentation of Standard to 4 Sqn.   Inspecting Officer Air Chief Marshal Sir John C Slessor GCB DSO MC on Friday November 1953. ACM Slessor; Alan Laycock; Norman Giffin.   (Click to see.)
880. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Sabre XB854 TB, (arrived on 4 Sqn Thu 31Mar54 to 33 MU 29Jun55), landing back at Jever - Jun55.   (Click to see.)
879. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Sabre XB854 TB, (arrived on 4 Sqn Thu 31Mar54 to 33 MU 29Jun55), landing back at Jever - Jun55.   (Click to see.)
878. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Sabre landing back at Jever - Jun55.   (Click to see.)
877. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Sabre landing at Sylt - May55.   (Click to see.)
876. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Tempest at Sylt used for target Towing - May55.   (Click to see.)
875. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Norman Giffin and Bob Smith giving advice on the construction of the Land Yacht at Sylt May55.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 12th November 2006
874. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Jever Town Centre taken from Station Tiger Moth T6909 X - 6Oct54.
(Click to see.)
873. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of barge on a local canal taken from Station Tiger Moth T6909 X - 6Oct54.
(Click to see.)
872. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Dougie Bridson and Norman Giffin starting up Station Tiger Moth T6909 X - 6Oct54.   (Click to see.)
871. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Jever Windmill from a Tiger Moth flown by Dougie Bridson and Norman Giffin - 6Oct54.   (Click to see.)
870. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn on Exercise Coronet at Wahn, taking schnitzel on the roof of the civilian air terminal - 23-31Jul53. Geoff Lees, Ernie Lack, Pete Williamson; Bob Molden; Snowy Ewens.   (Click to see.)
869. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Vampire FB5 landing at Sylt May55.   (Click to see.)
868. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Ron Gray and Norman Giffin bringing back to Germany Norman's new Ford.   (Click to see.)
867. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Fighter Pilot's skills - game of pick-a-stix continues. Bert Sanders; Ginger Friend; Norman Giffin; Bill Simms; Roy Mitchell.   (Click to see.)
866. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Fighter Pilot's skills - game of pick-a-stix in someone's bedroom.   Ginger Friend; Bert Sanders; Norman Giffin; Bill Simms.   (Click to see.)
865. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Lilo Folken, Station Commander's Secretary who Norman Giffin had the delightful job of escorting to a Jever Ball when he re-visited Jever after he was posted.   If anyone knows of her current whereabouts Norman would be delighted to know.   (Click to see.)
864. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Forsthaus Upjever - March 1955.   (Click to see.)
863. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Forsthaus Upjever - March 1955.   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 11th November 2006
862. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Snowy Ewens making a leap.   I wonder if he made it?.   (Click to see.)
861. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Alan Laycock making notes in his bedroom.   (Click to see.)
860. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Bob Molden's 4 Sqn Farewell Party - March 1955. Ian Madelin back seated; Ginger Friend rear; Bill Simms; Brian Watson; Dave Clayton behind bar; Unknown Lady; Bob Smith.   (Click to see.)
859. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Bob Molden's 4 Sqn Farewell Party - March 1955. Ray Langstaff; Unknown Lady; Norman Giffin; Pete Smith; Unknown Lady; Unknown back.   (Click to see.)
858. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 74 Sqn Meteors visiting Jever from Horsham St Faith running in to break.
(Click to see.)
857. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Vampire airborne from line astern.   (Click to see.)
856. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Vampire airborne.   (Click to see.)
855. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Vampire VV686 B:P another shot of left oleo collapse taxying in from a flypast for the Duke of Edinburgh - 19Mar53.   (Click to see.)
854. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Vampire VV686 B:P Left oleo collapsed taxying in from a flypast for the Duke of Edinburgh - 19Mar53.   (Click to see.)
853. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Vampire WA132 BJ airborne.   (Click to see.)
  Friday 10th November 2006
852. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Vampires in close formation.   (Click to see.)
851. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Visiting Meteors on the break.   (Click to see.)
850. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Vampires on the break.   (Click to see.)
849. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Summer Ball 53.   (Click to see.)
848. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Summer Ball 53.   Wife of Army Officer; Norman Giffin; Unknown Lady; German girlfriend of Wilbur Wright; Unknown Lady; Unknown Lady.   (Click to see.)
847. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn B Flight in front of Hangar 1 - Early 53. Peter Phillips; Bob Smith; Ernie Lack; Tony Vasey; Roger Collins Flt Cdr; Dougie Bridson; Dave Clayton; Norman Giffin; Unknown.   (Click to see.)
846. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Norman Giffin now accompanied by Bob Smith on the Double Bass - or is it a Cello?   (Click to see.)
845. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Norman Giffin very happy singing in his room at Sylt - at least that's what I think he's doing!   (Click to see.)
844. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Vampire FB5 VV638 parked outside 4 Sqn's Hangar 1 alongside Norman Griffin's MG Saloon.   Note the unusual all silver finish on the aircraft and the unusual darker patch over the nose in front of the cockpit.  Apparently this was a special perspex panel that had been fitted for something like DME trials before it came to the Squadron.   (Click to see.)
843. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Vampire FB5 VV638 at high altitude.   This is probably Norman Giffin's aircraft as it is silver when the rest of the Squadron were nearly all camouflaged.   Ken Richardson was flying this aircraft on 9Dec53 when it caught fire near Lamden.   Ken rolled inverted and pushed himself clear.   (Click to see.)
842. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Queen's Coronation party, livening up a bit with female company - 2Jun53.   Norman Giffin; Tony ; Bob Smith; Unknown waving his arms; Alan Laycock; Snowy Ewens at back; Unknown Lady; Dave Clayton; Roger Collins; Dougie Bridson; Geoff Lee; Bob Molden.   (Click to see.)
841. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Queen's Coronation party - 2Jun53.   Unknown not 4; Unknown not 4; Snowy Ewens; Alan Laycock; Roger Collins at rear; Unknown; Bob Molden head back; Geoff Lee A Flt Cdr; Norman Giffin; Les Bradley.   (Click to see.)
840. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Dave Clayton and Norman Giffin relaxing on the wing of a Vampire in front of Hangar 1 at Jever.   (Click to see.)
839. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Air Sea Rescue Launch "Fishing" Sylt May 1953.   One of the roles of the ASR Launch was to clear away German Fishing Boats that ventured under the ranges when live firing was in progress.   Norman and the boys were told by the ASR launch crew that they were going "fishing".   This was strange as there was no fishing tackle on board.   The launch pulled up alongside one of the German fishing boats and slung over a bucket with some bottles of gin and whisky.   The bucket came back with some marvellous freshly caught fish.   The launch crew said it was a hopeless job keeping the fishing boats off the range.   The German fishermen would say that they had carried on fishing throughout the war when allied aircraft would occasionally deliberately fire at them so they saw no need to stop just to avoid a few cannon cases and spent rounds from the live ranges above.   Roger Collins; Dougie Bridson; Norman Giffin; Bob Smith.   (Click to see.)
838. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Sylt May 1953.   George Beaton; Dave Clayton; Bob Smith; Norman Giffin; Dougie Bridson; Roger Collins.   (Click to see.)
837. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of a smart looking Norman Giffin posing in front of Hangar 1's tower which was the office of Pete Williamson, OC 4 Sqn.   (Click to see.)
836. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of the twin brothers, Brian left and Alan right, of Norman Giffin who were proud owners of twin MG Saloons, Norman's car on the right, their shared car is on the left.   Both twins were pilots in the Fleet Air Arm and served on the same squadron.   Sad to record Alan, on the right, was killed flying an Attacker in Malta during Norman's time on 4 Sqn.   (Click to see.)
835. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of the Alps from the support Valetta on an exchange visit to Treviso just outside Venice.   The Italian Squadron flew P-47 Thunderbolts.   (Click to see.)
834. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of a recreational visit to Venice during an exchange visit to Treviso just outside Venice.   (Click to see.)
833. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of the Alps from a supporting Valetta on the way to an exchange visit to Treviso just outside Venice.   (Click to see.)
  Thursday 9th November 2006
832. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Norman Giffin's MG Saloon being loaded in the Harwich to Hook of Holland cargo hold on its way to Jever.   This was their idea of a Roll on-Roll off ferry in those days.   (Click to see.)
831. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Norman Giffin's MG Saloon in UK before he took it to Jever.   (Click to see.)
830. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of visiting Meteors from UK taxying out.   (Click to see.)
829. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of visiting Meteors from UK.   Anyone recognise the Squadron markings?
(Click to see.)
828. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of dinghy sailing, without much success, on the inland waters at Wilhelmshaven.   (Click to see.)
827. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Norman Giffin at rear; Tony Vasey; Ernie Lack at rear; Roger Collins foreground; Peter Phillips; Dave Clayton; Unknown; Unknown at 4 Sqn Coffee Bar.   (Click to see.)
826. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo illustrating boys will be boys!   4 Sqn Coffee Bar.   (Click to see.)
825. Thanks to RAF Museum added a transcription of 4 Sqn Movement Order dated 1Jan58 to go to Sylt.   First page was too blurred and I am looking for someone to re-photograph it at RAF Museum.   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 8th November 2006
824. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Bob Molden, Norman Giffin, Dave Clayton, Roger Collins having tea in the main anteroom for some reason.   (Click to see.)
823. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Norman Giffin, Peter Philips, Unknown and Dave Clayton enjoying a beer.   Probably early 1953.   (Click to see.)
822. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Vampires on the Break at Jever - probably early 53.   (Click to see.)
821. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Roger Collins, Dave Clayton and Norman Giffin enjoying a pint.   (Click to see.)
820. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of a Tent in the Woods?   Probably early 1953.   Unknown daughter; Norman Giffin; Bob Molden; Mary Beaton; Unknown daughter.   (Click to see.)
819. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of a loss of thrust?   Probably early 1953.   (Click to see.)
818. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of what I think this is known as "departure".   Probably early 1953.   (Click to see.)
817. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of more dancing at New Years Eve Fancy Dress Ball - 31Dec52. Unknown Lady; Unknown Sheik; Unknown Lady; Dave Clayton head only; Unknown Lady; Dickie Duke burglar; Unknown at back; Unknown Lady back; Mrs Williamson's Mother; Mrs Williamson; Robbie Robinson at rear; Les Francis with big tie; Unknown foreground.   (Click to see.)
816. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 2 up for high-speed sledge.   Probably early 1953.   (Click to see.)
815. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Jever Winter Sports.   Probably early 1953.   (Click to see.)
814. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Ooops! Tumble whilst being towed by a Landrover bit of fun on the airfield.   Probably early 1953.   (Click to see.)
813. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of the entry of Old Father Time - 31Dec52.   (Click to see.)
812. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of a group in Fancy Dress at the Fancy Dress New Years Eve Ball in the Officers' Mess - 31Dec52. George Beaton 4 Sqn head down; Mary Beaton coolie; Unknown Lady; Unknown; Robbie Robinson 112 Sqn; Unknown Lady.   (Click to see.)
811. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of a lot to recognise in Fancy Dress at the Fancy Dress New Years Eve Ball in the Officers' Mess - 31Dec52.   (Click to see.)
810. Thanks to Robbie Roberts added two more attendees for the 50th Ladies Dining-in night on Sat7Nov07 - Mamie Sharman and Jan Williams.   (Click to see.)
809. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Fancy Dress New Years Eve Ball in the Officers' Mess - 31Dec52.
Left to right: Mary Beaton; Sqn Ldr Pete Williamson's mother-in-law; Mrs P Williamson.   (Click to see.)
808. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of the woods around the airfield.   Probably Early 1953.   (Click to see.)
807. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Hangar 1.   Probably Early 1953.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 7th November 2006
806. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of 4 Sqn Coffee Bar in Hangar 1.   This noticeboard seems to have been borrowed from Abessinien nudist beach at Sylt.   In English it says: "You are entering; F.K.K. (Free Body Culture or nudist) Beach, (Colloquially known as "Abysinnia"); Here the basic rule prevails, "Everyone for himself" or "Nobody disturbs anyone else", If you want to go there - then go in. If you don't want to - then please pass by. At "Abysinnia" you bathe at your own risk."   If the Sylt Council want to sue for the cost of the replacement - I cannot lie it was Norman Giffin!   (Click to see.)
805. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of a view of Officers' Mess Ante-room taken from the Minstrel's Gallery.   Probably early 1953.   (Click to see.)
804. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of Bert Sanders buying some reading material on the platform at The Hook of Holland ready for the final leg back to Jever.   Probably early 1953.   (Click to see.)
803. Thanks to Norman Giffin, the first of the many photographs from his album, added a photo of the early morning busy platform at The Hook of Holland where those returning from leave at home changed from the ferry to the railway for the final leg back to Jever.   Probably early 1953.   (Click to see.)
802. Thanks to Jever Coach Party added more detail to unit timescales and chronology.   (Click to see.)
801. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of 4 Sqn pilots on List beach, Sylt getting brown in preparation for venturing on to Westerland's main "Bare Arse" Beach.   For a suitable large sum of money the web master is prepared to remove names. Chas Boyack; Roy Mitchell; Pete Langstone dark glasses; Fred Maycock ? only top of head; Ron Gray; Alan Armitage; Bill Simms; Brian Watson ? standing.   (Click to see.)
800. Thanks to Christine Couch we sadly report the recent death of Geoff Couch, 93 Sqn.   (Click to see.)
  Monday 6th November 2006
799. Thanks to Brian Butterworth have added a photo of Bad Kohlgrub Ski and Survival Course - Mar60.   Roxy Hart in chair talking to Dougie Barr.   (Click to see.)
798. Thanks to Brian Butterworth have added a photo of 93 Sqn at the Jever Officers' Mess Ball perhaps 25Apr59.   Margaret Butterworth; Brian Butterworth; Peter Bouch; John Haig.   (Click to see.)
797. Thanks to Brian Butterworth have added a photo of 93 Sqn at the Jever Officers' Mess Party Perhaps 30Oct59. Chris Stone; Paddy Hine; Charles Bulport; Jill Hine; Brian Butterworth kneeling; Marion Stone; Margaret Butterworth; Elena Bulport.
(Click to see.)
796. Thanks to Brian Butterworth have added a photo of 93 Sqn at the Jever Summer Ball 28May60.   (Click to see.)
795. Thanks to Brian Butterworth have added a photo of 93 Sqn pilots on detachment to FAF Dijon 23-31Aug60.   Tom Ashwood; Val Ventham; Mick Ryan kneeling; Brian Butterworth; Colin Lamont.   (Click to see.)
794. Thanks to Brian Butterworth have added a photo of Brian Butterworth signing his life away for 37,800 litres of JP4 aviation fuel used on the 93 Sqn Detachment to Dijon - 30Aug06.   (Click to see.)
793. Thanks to Brian Butterworth have added a photo of Tom Ashwood; Val Ventham; and Mick Ryan, in front of the Notre Dame in Paris Saturday 27th August 1960 relaxing during the Dijon detachment.   (Click to see.)
792. Thanks to Brian Butterworth have added a photo of Mick Ryan, Paddy Hine and Val Ventham on the steps of the Sacre-Coeur in Paris Saturday 27th August 1960 relaxing during the Dijon detachment.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 5th November 2006
791. Thanks to Brian Butterworth have added a photo of Brian Butterworth taxying out at FAF Dijon during 93 Sqn detachment - 23 to 31 August 1960.   (Click to see.)
790. Thanks to Christine Couch have added the news that Geoff Couch 93 Sqn has passed away. I have asked Christine for further details.   (Click to see.)
789. Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added a photo of Wg Cdr John Freeborn just before he took command of 118 Sqn in 1941.
(Click to see.) and (Click to see 118 Sqn History.)
788. Thanks to Dudley Potter added a copy of the Rail Party Nominal Role which was probably for a Sylt detachment.   It is probably 1956 although the Leader of the rail party then, according to the Form 540, was Fg Off Landon and there was no mention of another officer. 25th August 1956.   (Click to see.)
787. Thanks to Dr Alfred Price and the Aeroplane Magazine added fuller story of 93 Sqn's WWII Aerial Mines project.
(Click to see.)
  Thursday 2nd November 2006
786. Thanks to the Wilf Crutchley and Jim Robinson added photos of Sergeant James Graham Lloyd a living pilot who was on 118 Sqn in 1941.   He claimed a Messerschmitt BF109 on 12th October 1941.   (Click to see.)
785. Thanks to the Ernie Lack added a photo and report.   Left to right: Hans-Günter Appel; Inge Appel; Oberst Axel Pohlmann; Elizabeth Lack; Ernie Lack.   Friday 26th August 2005.   (Click to see.)
784. Thanks to the Eddie McCullagh added more information about 93 Sqn and 98 Sqn Hunter F4 XE685.   (Click to see.)
783. Thanks to the Trevor Pailing added photo of Hanomag tractor towing a 2 Sqn Swift - must be after Jan58.   (Click to see.)
782. Thanks to the Trevor Pailing added photo of J Hardie and coach RAF Jever - 1957.   (Click to see.)
781. Thanks to the Trevor Pailing added photo of the entrance to Jever Town - 1956.   (Click to see.)
780. Thanks to the Trevor Pailing added photo of 4 Sqn Convoy to Sylt.   Unknown Sergeant and Sergeant Hobbs on the right.   The 4 Sqn badge on the Landrover door gives a clue but does anyone know when 4 Sqn went to Sylt in 1956?.
(Click to see.)
779. Thanks to the Trevor Pailing added photo of convoy to Sylt at a stop on the Autobahn 1956.   It does not look like August 56, the condition of the trees suggest February 56 98 Sqn or March 56 118 Sqn detachments?   Anyone remember?.
(Click to see.)
778. Thanks to the Trevor Pailing added photo of left to right: Colin Pratt, S Hardie; B Bailey and Harry Thomas.   From the signpost distances, this was taken somewhere near Siebethaus on the B210 between Jever and Wilhelmshaven about 1956.   (Click to see.)
777. Thanks to the Trevor Pailing added photo of the panel engraving of the Jever Schloss that Trevor Pailing brought and presented it back to Jever Town after the reception.   (Click to see.)
776. Thanks to the Colin Pratt and Trevor Pailing added photo of Trevor "Happy" Pailing, Pete Haines, Colin Pratt and Tigh on the way to Sylt 1956.   If it was to support 93 Sqn detachment it would be August 1956.   Anyone know when it was?   (Click to see.)
775. Thanks to the Colin Pratt and Trevor Pailing added photo of Colin Pratt - 1956   (Click to see.)
774. Thanks to the Colin Pratt and Trevor Pailing added photo of K&B Crane - 1956.   (Click to see.)
773. Thanks to the Colin Pratt and Trevor Pailing added photo of Paddy Nolan - 1956.   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 1st November 2006
772. Thanks to the Colin Pratt Trevor Pailing added photo of Harry Thomas on his 2,500 gall AVTAG Bowser - 1956.   (Click to see.)
771. Thanks to the Wilf Crutchley added the last 118 Sqn Reunion photo taken at the Jaguar site of the whole group who visited Jaguars.   (Click to see.)
770. Thanks to the Wilf Crutchley added a photo taken at the Jaguar site at Castle Bromwich where a large number of Spitfires were built during the war.   Badges of all Squadrons that flew Spitfires built at Castle Bromwich are hung on the walls including 118 Squadron.   Bill Maish, Dave Lockspeiser and Ken Goodwin pose holding one of the Spitfire photographs from the walls of the old factory.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 31st October 2006
769. Thanks to the Bob Francis added a photo Pete Hunwick striding on to the Jaguar floor and buying the lot.   (Click to see.)
768. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo taken just round the corner.   Left to right: Unknown; Unknown Lady; Ken Goodwin; Margaret Hardy; Peter Talalla; Unknown Lady walking; Fred Butcher; Wilf Crutchley.   (Click to see.)
767. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo about to board the coach.   Left to right: Les Caves; Bob Francis; Celia Robinson; 2 Unknown Ladies behind plant.   (Click to see.)
766. Matt who kindly hosts our web site for nothing, had a hard disk crash on Sunday and I have been unable to upload any files.   Here is what I have been working on during the downtime.   Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo about to board the coach.   Left to right: Unknown; Fred Butcher back; Lorna Aird; Peter Talalla; Ron Hardy; Margaret Hardy; Unknown Lady; Unknown Lady; Wilf Crutchley walking away.   (Click to see.)
765. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo outside the hotel.   Left to right: Richard Talalla; David Lockspeiser; Peter Jones; Wilf Crutchley; Audrey King part of head; Pat King; Ken Goodwin; Bill Maish; Shirley Maish.   (Click to see.)
764. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of waiting for the Coach to Jaguars Thursday morning 28Sep06 outside the hotel.   Left to right: Terry Walters; Keith "Pompey" Banting; Dave Collis; Ruth Collis.   (Click to see.)
763. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of left to right: Frank Evans; Keith "Pompey" Banting; Ann Parsons; Mike Parsons; Mark Talalla; Ron "Geordie" Wraith.   (Click to see.)
762. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of Terry and Jean Walters relaxing after dinner.   (Click to see.)
761. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of left to right: Frank Evans; Keith "Pompey" Banting; Marl Talalla; Ron Wraith.   (Click to see.)
760. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of George Aird and Wilf Crutchley.   (Click to see.)
759. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of Terry Walters and Tony Perrett.   (Click to see.)
758. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of drinks at the bar afterwards, Ken Goodwin talking to Lorna Aird.
(Click to see.)
  Monday 30th October 2006
757. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of Table 5 left round the table from back on front foreground: Roy Smith; John Freeborn; Richard Talalla; Wilf Crutchley; Mark Talalla; Peter Hunwick; Jo Baines; Carl Hicks back.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 29th October 2006
756. Thanks to the Bob Francis added a photo of Wilf Crutchley the organiser, addressing the attendees with Richard Talalla on the left and Mark Talalla on the right.   (Click to see.)
755. Thanks to the Bob Francis added a photo of speech from Table 5.   Left to right from left hand corner: Keith "Pompey" Banting; Peter Talalla; Carl Hicks; Roy Smith; John Freeborn; Richard Talalla; Wilf Crutchley speechifying; Mark Talalla.   (Click to see.)
754. Thanks to the Bob Francis added a photo of John Freeborn.   (Click to see.)
753. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of Table 5 Round the table from Pete Hunwick's back in foreground: Peter Hunwick back; Peter Talalla; Carl Hicks (John Freeborn helper); Roy Smith (John Freeborn helper); John Freeborn top of head; Richard Talalla; Wilf Crutchley; Mark Talalla.   (Click to see.)
752. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of Table 5 Round the table from the Lady on the left: Jo Baines; Peter Talalla; Carl Hicks (John Freeborn helper); Roy Smith (John Freeborn helper); John Freeborn; Richard Talalla; Wilf Crutchley top of head; Mark Talalla; Peter Hunwick back.   (Click to see.)
751. Thanks to the Bob Francis added a photo of Table 5 Round the table from the left: Jo Baines; Keith "Pompey" Banting; Peter Talalla; Carl Hicks (John Freeborn helper); Roy Smith (John Freeborn helper); John Freeborn; Peter Hunwick back.
(Click to see.)
750. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of Table 4 Round the table from the left foreground: Les "Yorkie" Caves; Audrey Caves; Beryl Francis; Bob Francis standing up setting up his camera; Pat King; Audrey King; Alan Gleadon; Maureen Gleadon back.   (Click to see.)
749. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of Table 4 Round the table from the left foreground: Audrey Caves; Bob Francis; Pat King; Audrey King; Terry Walters; Jean Walters; Alan Gleadon; Les "Yorkie" Caves.   (Click to see.)
748. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of Table 4 Round the table from the back in the front: Pat King; Audrey King; Terry Walters hidden; Jean Walters; Alan Gleadon; Bob Francis standing up; Maureen Gleadon; Les "Yorkie" Caves.
(Click to see.)
747. Thanks to the Bob Francis added a photo of Table 4 Round the table from the left foreground: Maureen Gleadon; Les "Yorkie" Caves; Audrey Caves; Beryl Francis; Pat King; Audrey King; Terry Walters; Jean Walters; Alan Gleadon.   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 28th October 2006
746. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of Table 3 Clockwise round table from left foreground: Joy Chambers; Henry Chambers; David Lockspeiser; Ken Goodwin top of head; Margaret Hardy; Ron Hardy; Fred Butcher just back; Lorna Aird; George Aird back.   (Click to see.)
745. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of Table 2 Clockwise round table from left foreground: Sylvia Webber; Brian Webber; Bill Maish top of head; Margaret Barraclough; Dickie Barraclough; Shirley Maish; Peter Jones; Margaret Perrett hidden; Tony Perrett; Anita Williams; Bryn Williams back.   (Click to see.)
  Friday 27th October 2006
744. Thanks to the Sir Patrick Hine added a photo of Pat King and Ken Goodwin taken during the Jever visit.   Also updated the photo taken in Hangar 1.   (Click to see.)   and   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 25th October 2006
743. Thanks to the Jim Robinson added a photo of Table 2 Clockwise round table from left foreground: Bill Maish; Dickie Barraclough back of head; Shirley Maish; Peter Jones; Margaret Perrett; Tony Perrett; Anita Williams; Bryn Williams; Sylvia Webber back; Brian Webber.   (Click to see.)
742. Thanks to the Bob Francis added a photo of Table 2 left to right: Bill Maish; Margaret Barraclough; Dickie Barraclough; Shirley Maish; Peter Jones; Margaret Perrett.   (Click to see.)
741. Thanks to the Bob Francis added a photo of Table 2 left to right: Margaret Perrett; Tony Perrett; Anita Williams; Bryn Williams; Sylvia Webber; Brian Webber.   (Click to see.)
740. Thanks to the Bob Francis added a photo of Table 1 left to right: Peter Bradbury; Jim Robinson; Celia Robinson; Dave Collis; Ruth Collis; Ann Parsons back of head.   (Click to see.)
739. Thanks to the Bob Francis added a photo of Table 1 left to right: Bob Davies; Ron "Geordie" Wraith; Frank Evans; Mike Parsons; Ann Parsons.   (Click to see.)
738. Thanks to the James Robinson added a photo of Table 1 Round the table starting with the Lady in the floral dress with her back to camera: Celia Robinson; Ruth Collis; Ron "Geordie" Wraith; Frank Evans; Mike Parsons; Ann Parsons head only; Peter Bradbury.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 24th October 2006
737. Thanks to the James Robinson added a photo of 118 Squadron's oldest living pilot Wing Commander John Freeborn DFC and Bar, served on the Squadron in 1941, talking to Richard Talalla on the left and Ken Goodwin.   (Click to see.)
736. Thanks to the James Robinson added a photo of Beryl Francis; Nephew Talalla; nephew Talalla; Richard Talalla; Bob Francis and Margaret Hardy enjoy pre-dinner drinks.   (Click to see.)
735. Thanks to the James Robinson added a photo of Celia Robinson; Frank Evans and Keith Banting.   (Click to see.)
734. Thanks to the James Robinson added a photo of Brian Webber; Ron Wraith; Dave Collis; Ruth Collis.   (Click to see.)
733. Need some help here as I was not at the reunion and so do not know all the names.   Please call me or send an e-mail for those I do not recognise or have got wrong.   Thanks to the James Robinson added a photo of Brian Webber; Ron Wraith; Dave Collis; Ruth Collis; Wilf Crutchley; Unknown Lady; Jim Robinson.   (Click to see.)
732. Thanks to the James Robinson added a photo of Ron Wraith, Dave and Ruth Collis passing round the photographs.
(Click to see.)
731. Thanks to the James Robinson added a photo of Les Caves, Keith Banting and Brian Webber reminiscing over some old photographs.   (Click to see.)
  Monday 23rd October 2006
730. Thanks to the James Robinson added a photo of Frank Evans before the meal.   (Click to see.)
729. Thanks to the James Robinson added a photo of the outside covers of the Reunion Menu.   (Click to see.)
728. Thanks to the Wilf Crutchley added a description of the 118 Sqn reunion which took place in Coventry on 27th and 28th September 2006.   My apologies to the Reunion attendees for only just getting round to putting up the photographs that James Robinson has sent me but it has taken a long time to put up the 330 photographs of the Jever Visit in August 2006.   (Click to see.)
727. Thanks to the Eric Pigdon added the last trip photograph of those that have been sent to me, of finally homeward bound - mission complete.   I do not have any photographs of the final disembarkation from the coach at Sevenoaks as, for the only time on the whole trip, the weather was unkind to us and for 15 minutes there was an absolute downpour, just when we were trying to off-load baggage from the coach and get out of Mick Ryan's tight car park.   (Click to see.)
726. Thanks to the Ken Sambrooks added a delightful picture of a church reflected in the canal.   (Click to see.)
725 Thanks to the Norman Giffin added a photo of Norman Giffin sunning himself on one of the numerous bridges in the back "streets" of Delft, more like Amsterdam or Venice.   (Click to see.)
724. Thanks to the Ken Sambrooks added a photo taken in Delft.   Thanks to good advice from Tom Megan our driver, we left Nijmegen early and spent a few hours over lunch at the delightful town of Delft, home of Dutch pottery.   (Click to see.)
723. Thanks to the Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Pat King who thought he heard a cuckoo.   (Click to see.)
722. Thanks to the Norman Giffin added a photo of the main railway station commuter "car park".   How much more efficient than our station car parking?   Imagine each one of those bicycles would be a car in UK.   (Click to see.)
721. Thanks to the Eddie McCullagh added a photo taken as we made our way home via Nijmegen and stayed here at the Hotel Mercure, right by the railway station.   Tom Megan our driver on a walk-about.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 22nd October 2006
720. Thanks to the Mick Ryan added a photo of the gift we were all given after the display take-offs, when we were entertained to lunch in the Wittmundhaven All Ranks Mess.   Herr Karl-Heinz Krueger, Mayor of Wittmund made us very welcome and presented all of us with one of these jars of berries pickled in alcohol.   (Click to see.)
719. Thanks to the Ernie Lach added a photo of them climbing away steeply before cancelling afterburner.   (Click to see.)
718. Thanks to the Eddie McCullagh added a photo showing that the undercarriage was already retracting and the reheat exhausts glowing.   (Click to see.)
717. Thanks to the Eddie McCullagh added a photo of when they were abreast of us the noise was deafening and it made the chest cavity resonate.   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 21st October 2006
716. Thanks to the Eddie McCullagh added a photo of one of them in full reheat when the Phantoms were just raising their nose as they came up to us.   (Click to see.)
715. Thanks to the Ernie Lack added a photo of one Phantom that waited very close to us.   The smell of Kerosene brought back memories.   (Click to see.)
714. Thanks to the Eddie McCullagh added a photo of showing that the Phantoms taxied out very close to us.   (Click to see.)
713. Thanks to the Norman Giffin added a photo of some of the Phantoms which were lined up behind us ready for the taxi-out.   (Click to see.)
712 Thanks to the Eddie McCullagh added a photo taken after the briefings when we were issued with plastic ear plugs and taken out to the taxiway half way down the runway.   There was then a scramble of a series of Phantoms at 30 second intervals.   The runway was too narrow to allow formation take-offs.   (Click to see.)
711. Thanks to the Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Peter Hahn briefing us.   We all agreed that if the rest of the pilots in NATO are of the calibre of Peter Hahn and his colleague, then Europe is in safe hands.   (Click to see.)
710. Thanks to the Norman Giffin added a photo showing the Phantom is surprisingly long.   (Click to see.)
709. Thanks to the Norman Giffin added a photo showing that the view from both cockpits is excellent.   (Click to see.)
708. Thanks to the Norman Giffin added a photo of Bryan Stoneham admiring the size of the Phantom up close.   (Click to see.)
707. Thanks to the Norman Giffin added a photo of being briefed when nothing was too much trouble and all our questions were answered.   (Click to see.)
  Friday 20th October 2006
706 Thanks to the Ernie Lack added a photo of one of the two groups and given a fascinating brief on all aspects of the Group's Phantom operations by Peter and his colleague.   (Click to see.)
705. Thanks to the Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Pete Hunwick and Mary Pearce being welcomed by a very impressive young pilot, Peter Hahn.   His briefing, manners and English were impeccable.   (Click to see.)
704. Thanks to the Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Eileen Sambrooks viewing a display of German Air Force Officers' Mess Kit.   (Click to see.)
703. Thanks to the Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Bi-plane from WWI.   (Click to see.)
702. Thanks to the Eddie McCullagh added a photo of the head-on view - Heather Meierjohann disappearing from view.
(Click to see.)
701. Thanks to the Ken Sambrooks added a photo of the instrument panel which seems rather simple.   (Click to see.)
700. Thanks to the Eddie McCullagh added a photo taken the museum which the Wing has dedicated to Baron von Richthofen.   This is his famous Fokker Triplane.   (Click to see.)
699. Thanks to the John Cater added a still from his video of Ken Goodwin presenting the 6 Squadron Badges, 4 Sqn, 93 Sqn, 98 Sqn, 112 Sqn and 118 Sqn, of the RAF Squadrons that flew from RAF Jever from 1952 to 1961.   (Click to see.)
698. Thanks to the John Cater added a still from his video of the marvellous set of Squadron Badges that John Hawtin drew for us as a gift to GAF Wittmundhaven.   (Click to see.)
697. Thanks to the John Cater added a still from his video of Ken Goodwin recording Lt. Col. Timo Heimbach, the Deputy Operations Group Commander posing with Sir Patrick and Lady Jill Hine.   (Click to see.)
696 Thanks to the Norman Giffin added a photo taken next morning when we were entertained at GAF Wittmundhaven, an operational airfield a few kilometres west of GAF Jever.   This is the home of Fighter/Bomber Group 71 "Richthofen".   We were briefed in their excellent museum by Lt. Col. Timo Heimbach, the Deputy Operations Group Commander.
(Click to see.)
  Thursday 19th October 2006
695. ;Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of Tour Rep and Camp Commandant still good friends - something must have gone right!   The bar drinking area is smaller and serving area larger than in our day.   (Click to see.)
694. ;Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of Col. Karl-Heinz Kubriak contemplating at the end of a long hard day.   (Click to see.)
693. ;Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of a serious moment?.   (Click to see.)
692. ;Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of what happened after the presentations - retiring to the bar next door.   (Click to see.)
691. ;Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of Col. Karl-Heinz Kubriak holding up the very first GAF Regiment "Friesland" crest before presenting it to Ken Goodwin.   (Click to see.)
690. ;Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of the Landrat for Kreisland Friesland, Herr Sven Ambrosy giving our President Ken Goodwin a bottle of Jever Schnapps.   Ken has promised we will use it to celebrate our 50th anniversary on 31Mar07.   (Click to see.)
689. ;Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of the Landrat for Kreisland Friesland, Herr Sven Ambrosy, who was, when appointed, the youngest Landrat in Germany.   He responded to Sir Patrick Hine's speech.   (Click to see.)
688. ;Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of the beautiful oil painting gift which Jever Steam Laundry commissioned Chris Stone to paint as a gift to the GAF Jever.   It is appropriate as the professional artist, Chris Stone, was a flight commander on 93 Sqn during his time in the RAF.   The take-off is of two Hunter F.4s scrambling with the old Flying Wing HQ and ATC in the background.   (Click to see.)
687. Links restored to 4 Sqn web site.   (Click to see.)   Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of Sir Patrick Hine handing over our gift of the Hunter oil painting to Col. Karl-Heinz Kubriak, watched from left to right by Frau Angela Dankwardt, Mayoress of Jever, Heather Meierjohann and Lady Jill Hine.   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 18th October 2006
686. Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of Sir Patrick Hine welcoming our guests and thanking them for their friendship   The Landrat, Herr Ambrosy, makes notes for his speech.   (Click to see.)
685. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo showing that once the Tour Rep got on his feet it was very difficult to get him to sit down again.   Here he justifiably gives a vote of thanks to Col Joachim Linke who had done so much to help us organise the visit and to make us so welcome.   (Click to see.)
684. Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of the Tour Rep very surprised at receiving his silver Hunter and Book on Central Flying School for screwing up the trip so well from Ken Goodwin.   (Click to see.)
683. Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of Col. Karl-Heinz Kubriak receiving his thank you plaque for making us so welcome from Ken Goodwin.   (Click to see.)
682. Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of Gunter Kipp receiving his thank you plaque for all the work he put in to make the visit a success from Ken Goodwin.   (Click to see.)
681. Thanks to Ernie Lack added a photo of the presentations that John Hawtin prepared to be given to those who helped us.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 17th October 2006
680. The presentations was another popular photographic event.   I received 50 photos and had to reduce it to 14.   Thanks to the Ken Sambrooks added a photo of the first gift which was a set of England supporters' car flags which Ken Goodwin gave to Padre Marcus Christ.   (Click to see.)
679. Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo taken getting towards the end of the evening - Pete Hunwick, Barry Dale and Brian Thornton.   (Click to see.)
678. Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of Herr Karl-Heinz Krueger, Mayor of Wittmund and his wife.   Bill Blake in the background.   (Click to see.)
677. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Emma Neal, Eileen Sambrooks and Bob Neal.   (Click to see.)
  Monday 16th October 2006
676. Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of Al Pollock talking to Tony and Mary Pearce with John Cater behind.
(Click to see.)
675. Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of Norman Giffin, Padre Marcus Christ and Eric Pigdon enjoying a chat.   (Click to see.)
674. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Bob Neal our RAF Regiment exchange officer with the GAF Regiment.   (Click to see.)
673. Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of a wider view of the after-supper scene.   (Click to see.)
672. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo of a happy corner.   (Click to see.)
671. Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of a deep discussion after supper.   (Click to see.)
670. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo of smiles all round.   (Click to see.)
669. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo of enjoying the delicious soup.   (Click to see.)
668. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo of the Tour Rep's Table.   (Click to see.)
667. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo of Col Joachim Linke, Camp Commandant, praying - Please God let them leave without burning the Mess down!   (Click to see.)
666. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo Frau Ute Linke, wife of the Camp Commandant.   (Click to see.)
665. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo the supper.   (Click to see.)
664. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo taken of the queue beginning to form for the magnificent supper.   (Click to see.)
663. Supper was another well photographed event.   I have had to trim 40 photographs down to 24.   Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo taken of Supper laid for us in the Mess Ante-room.   (Click to see.)
662. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo taken when it was getting quite dark.   (Click to see.)
661. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo taken just before going in to Supper.   (Click to see.)
660. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo of topping up our drinks.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 15th October 2006
658. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo that was probably taken when we were replying.   (Click to see.)
657. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Col Karl-Heinz Kubriak welcoming us.   (Click to see.)
656. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo of, I suspect, some reference to Sir Patrick Hine by Col Karl-Heinz Kubriak.   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 14th October 2006
655. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo of toasts led by Col Karl-Heinz Kubriak.   (Click to see.)
654. The Pre-Supper drinks was a popular photographic event.   I was sent 46 photographs of this event alone so I have had to trim down the numbers to 14.   I will be putting all photographs on the CD-CD-ROM which I will send to everyone who came on the Journey, so they will not be lost.   Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of 1. Col Joachim Linke; 2. Pete Jones; 3. Ann Thornton; 4. Andy Whitson; 5. Brian Thornton; 6. Padre Marcus Christ; 7. Eric Pigdon; 8. Eric McFee; 9. Brian Butterworth; 10. Ann Roberts; 11. Robbie Roberts; 12. Dick Haynes; 13. Trish Pollock; 14. Jo Ryan; 15. Margaret Butterworth; 16. Philip Westwell; 17. Barry Dale; 18. Elizabeth Lack; 19. Eddie McCullagh; 20. Mary Pearce; 21. Tony Pearce;
22. Mick Ryan.   (Click to see.)
653. Apologies for the delay but I thought I had lost 25 years work on family genealogy records.   I have recovered up until Apr2004.   Only 10 months work missing now.   Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo of Dick Haynes and Margaret Butterworth in the foreground and behind: Herr Gerhard Boehling, Mayor of Schortens; Gillie Gray; Herr Ambrosy, Landrat;
Barry Dale back; Frau Angela Dankwardt, Mayoress of Jever.   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 11th October 2006
652. Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of Mary and Tony Pearce with left to right Pete Hunwick and Mick Ryan in the background.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 10th October 2006
651. Thanks to Ernie Lack added a photo a cool beer that tastes good!..   (Click to see.)
650. Thanks to Ernie Lack added a photo of us waiting for the guests to arrive.   (Click to see.)
649. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo the lovely evening.   Slowly the numbers increased.   (Click to see.)
648. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of us after we returned from Jever.   At 1800 hrs we started to gather on the Officers' Mess patio.   (Click to see.)
647. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of the Hotel Proprietors?   (Click to see.)
646. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of Gillie Gray telling Barry Dale that he's not staying with him!.   (Click to see.)
645. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of Barry Dale and Gillie Gray arriving at the Schutzenhof.   After the Jever walkabout we picked them up on the way back to the camp.   (Click to see.)
644. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of where Barry Dale, Pete Jarvis and Gillie Gray, who made their own way to Jever, then stayed at the Schutzenhof which is half way to Jever on the main road from the camp.   (Click to see.)
643. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of Ken Goodwin asking "Where are the other buggers (Burgers)?"   Left to right: Eileen Sambrooks; Trish Pollock; Eric McFee; Ken Goodwin.   (Click to see.)
642. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of the GAF coach disappearing round the corner in Sclossstrasse taking those back to the Officers' Mess who want to change.   (Click to see.)
641. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a view looking further west down Am Kirchplatz in the centre of Old Jever.   (Click to see.)
640. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a view from in front of Zucht shop with the Church on the right and the Town Hall in the distance.   (Click to see.)
639. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a another photo taken outside Wilf Zucht's shop where many British servicemen began their photographic experiences.   (Click to see.)
638. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of the main shopping square in the centre of Jever Town.   Wilf Zucht's famous camera shop still operated by a descendant, is under the blue and white striped awning behind the yellow canopies.
(Click to see.)
637. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of all that is left of the original Jever Church after a disastrous fire destroyed the original body of the Church along with a priceless organ, in spite of the best support the RAF Jever airfield fire crews could supply.   (Click to see.)
636. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a another photo of the famous Jever Schloss.   (Click to see.)
635. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo taken after the Jever Town Hall Reception.   Some went back to the Officers' Mess to change, the rest had half an hour to wander round downtown Jever.   Al Pollock looking for somewhere to sit in the foreground of the famous Jever Schloss.   (Click to see.)
  Monday 9th October 2006
634. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo of Frau Angela Dankwardt, Mayoress of Jever presenting a gift of a framed ancient drawing of early Jever Town to our President Ken Goodwin.   (Click to see.)
633. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of our gift to Jever Town from Jever Steam Laundry - six Hunters pulling up for a loop in close formation.   (Click to see.)
632. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo of Sir Patrick Hine presenting Frau Angela Dankwardt, Mayoress of Jever with a framed photograph of six Hunters pulling up for a loop in close formation.   (Click to see.)
631. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo of Al Pollock and Trish meeting old friends from Jever who Al met at a football match on the camp when he was on 4 Sqn.   (Click to see.)
630. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Norman Giffin showing Col. Karl-Heinz Kubriak and Col. Joachim Linke a photograph of his long lost German girlfriend Leilo and asks them to mobilise the entire German Air Force in a search for her.   (Click to see.)
629. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo of Frau Angela Dankwardt, Mayoress of Jever welcoming our party.   Frau Dankwardt had just been elected as Mayoress and was in her first year of 9.   (Click to see.)
628. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo of the top table wondering what's going on back there?   Oh! It's only Mick Ryan unwrapping the gift.   (Click to see.)
627. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of the top table preparing for the speeches.   (Click to see.)
626. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of tea and biscuits in the Council Chamber of the Jever Town Hall.   (Click to see.)
625. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of us filing into the Jever Town Hall for our reception at 1600 hrs.   (Click to see.)
624. Added descriptions to the quarters photographs 617 to 623 below.   Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo taken when, after walking around the quarters, the two coaches took us down town for the Jever Town Reception in our honour.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 8th October 2006
623. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo taken in either Edertstraasse or Schumacherstrasse.   It is not for hopscotch but looks like a children's play house.   (Click to see.)
622. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of the gate to No 5 Upjever strasse, the main road out of camp.   (Click to see.)
621. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of No 5 Upjeverstrasse, again I think a Squadron Commander's house.   (Click to see.)
620. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo - although these are semi-detached, they are still the senior officers' quarters on the main road.   Nos. 3 & 4 Upjeverstrasse   These were usually reserved for the Squadron Commanders' houses.   (Click to see.)
619. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of No 2 Upjeverstrasse, (the main road out of camp).   In my time this was the house for a Group Captain, the Officer Commanding 101 Signals Unit at Brockzetel.   (Click to see.)
618. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo looking northwards down Schumacherstrasse after Edertstrasse has gone off to the right and the main road.   (Click to see.)
617. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of taken after the Service when we scattered round the Quarters area and took our own photographs.   This is the first house round the corner in Edertstrasse towards the main road from Schumacherstrasse.   (Click to see.)
616. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of the other stain glass window in the Club.   (Click to see.)
615. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of the stain glass windows in the Officers' Mess Club.   (Click to see.)
614. Thanks to Padre Marcus Christ, who is now a Navy Chaplain in the German Navy Air Arm, for this beautiful service card for the 15 minute Act of Remembrance that he conducted for us in the Station Chapel at 1500 hrs.   (Click to see.)
613. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of re-living the event 45 years and 8 months ago - 12Dec1960.   Jo and Mick Ryan are photographed in front of the Station Chapel where they were married.   (Click to see.)
612. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of the main gate looking from the outside.   (Click to see.)
611. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of opposite the Station Chapel is the main guardroom.   (Click to see.)
610. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of the old Astra Cinema which was built by Dick Haynes.   (Click to see.)
609. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of where the Western Senior Barrack Block behind the Officers' Mess.   (Click to see.)
608. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of where the Station Sick Quarters and Maternity Unit used to be opposite Block 163.   (Click to see.)
607. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of the rear view of Block 163.   (Click to see.)
606. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of the Southern end of Block 163.   (Click to see.)
605. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo of Pete Jones inspecting the old junior officers Block 163 which held the rooms for most of the junior pilots.   (Click to see.)
604. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo of Pete Jarvis moving from the Southern end of Block 74 Accommodation to visit the white Block 163 in the background.   (Click to see.)
603. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of notice at the Southern entrance to accommodation Block 74 at the end furthest from the Mess.   (Click to see.)
602. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of Southern entrance to accommodation Block 74 at the end furthest from the Mess.   (Click to see.)
601. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of Petronella Haynes looking at the end of BOQ 1 East furthest from the Mess.   (Click to see.)
600. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of Al Pollock striding purposefully towards the Easterly Accommodation block behind the Officers' Mess.   Building 74.   (Click to see.)
599. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of Dick Haynes looking at the Tennis Courts behind the Officers' Mess.
(Click to see.)
598. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo of the rear view of the Officers' Mess and Patio.   Pat King trying to remember where he buried his cuckoo clock.   (Click to see.)
597. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of Ken Goodwin leaving the Mess followed by Padre Marcus Christ.   (Click to see.)
596. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of the one that commemorates No 38 "Friesland" Fighter/Bomber Wing, Luftwaffe.   (Click to see.)
595. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of either side of the Officers' Mess entrance where there are memorials to former units.   This one commemorates No 10 Weapons School, Luftwaffe.   (Click to see.)
594. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo of sightseers gathering on the steps of the Officers' Mess.   (Click to see.)
593. Thanks to Tony Saw learnt of the sad death of his father Ken Saw in 1965 who was the very popular Physical Fitness Officer at Jever about 1956.   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 7th October 2006
592. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of previous Jever Commanders.   (Click to see.)
591. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo of Pat King inspecting the area parallel with the entrance to the Mess.
(Click to see.)
590. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of the entrance to the club with the "Starfighter" table the other side of the partition on the left.   (Click to see.)
589. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of the area above the entrance to the Mess which used to be used as a club.   It looks very similar now and seems to be used for the same purpose.   This table is made out of a F-104 Starfighter wing.
(Click to see.)
588. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of the larger one on the North wall.   This painting was specially commissioned for the Officers' Mess lounge and it is still there.   It is titled "Brandenburg Fleet Landing".   (Click to see.)
587. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo taken in the main ante-room there are two large wall paintings.   This is the smaller one on the East wall.   Do not know who the artist is or what is the subject.   (Click to see.)
586. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of painting that is one is tribute to 118 Sqn and our own President Ken Goodwin who is the pilot.   Must be an artists interpretation as he is not upside down.   (Click to see.)
585. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of the walls of the corridor leading to the Dining Room where there are several paintings, this one dedicated to the "Friesland" Squadron.   (Click to see.)
584. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo - naturally a lot of the photographs were taken in and around the Officers' Mess.   Starting on the inside, here is a shot of the murals on the North wall of the Dining Room.   (Click to see.)
583. Thanks to Trevor Pailing added a photo of Trevor Pailing posing in front of the 38th Fighter/Bomber Wing crest that was disbanded at Jever last year.   It shows it's history of aircraft, Sabres, F-104s and Tornados.   (Click to see.)
582. Thanks to Trevor Pailing added a photo of Trevor Pailing, on his walk about, when he made straight for his old MT Yard.   Here he made friends with some of the current GAF staff.   This was easier than for most of us as Trevor has lived and worked in Jever for some years a while ago, and speaks excellent German.   (Click to see.)
581. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of what used to be the old Malcolm Club.   (Click to see.)
580. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Eileen Sambrooks looking at the front of the old 93 Sqn block.   Behind the vehicles used to be tennis courts.   (Click to see.)
579. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo looking down the ground floor corridor of the old 93 Sqn block.   Also added a 53 year old comparison photograph of Ken Sambrooks taken in the same place at the entrance to the old 93 Sqn block.   See 575 below.   (Click to see.)
578. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Ken Sambrooks room which was the left hand window upstairs.   (Click to see.)
577. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of the rear of the Old 93 Sqn barrack block.   (Click to see.)
576. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Old 93 Sqn barrack block.   (Click to see.)
575. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Ken Sambrooks who documented his tour of the camp with many photographs.   This is one of him on the steps of his old barrack block then used by 93 Sqn.   Below is an almost identical photograph which Ken took 53 years before.   (Click to see.)
574. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of F-104 tail mounted near the Western Entrance to Hangar 3.   (Click to see.)
  Thursday 5th October 2006
573. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of the boring machine in action.   (Click to see.)
572. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of a manhole cover which he found on the airfield.   Philip Westwell remembered that after the runway was complete they needed a way of denying the runway to Warsaw Pact forces should Jever be overrun.   (Click to see.)
571. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo taken during the tour of the Tornado Facility.   Philip Westwell asked Col. Joachim Linke if they could walk out and see the runway extension which they had built in the early 50s and they found the following.   (Click to see.)   Also decoded the description of Jever airfield from the En-route Supplement dated 15Jun78.   (Click to see.)
570. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo showing that at last we got them outside again.   (Click to see.)
569. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo - Funny?   I didn't know the Tornado had Sabrinas.   (Click to see.)
568. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of what is left of the Tornado cockpit.   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 4th October 2006
567. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Gillie Gray and Barry Dale able to inspect the cockpit.   (Click to see.)
566. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Heather telling a fishing story.   (Click to see.)
565. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Phil Langrill explaining.   (Click to see.)
564. Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of Jeff Jeffrey and Pete Jones.   (Click to see.)
563. Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of Ken and Eileen Sambrooks.   (Click to see.)
562. Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of a cuddle in the corner.   (Click to see.)
561. Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo that looks as though Trish Pollock is "sorting out" Phil Langrill to the amusement of Eddie McCullagh.   (Click to see.)
560. Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of Mary Pearce and Ann and Robbie Roberts.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 3rd October 2006
559. Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of Norman Giffin and a surprised Bill Blake.   (Click to see.)
558. Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of Eric McFee and Eric Pigdon seeming to be enjoying themselves.   (Click to see.)
557. Tony Pearce has sent me his photos so I am inserting those about Hooksiel.   Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of Bill Blake and Andy Whitson looking forward to their meal.   (Click to see.)
556. Sorry for the pause but I had a lightning strike on Sunday which burnt out my printer.   For a mere £202 I bought a new one.   It also knocked out my telephone and Internet connection.   I have just managed to restore everything today.   Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo showing a very important part of the "swing-wing" Tornado.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 1st October 2006
555. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo showing that nothing was too much trouble for them to explain it to us.
(Click to see.)
554. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of how they strip out and re-package any high value items.   These then go in to the logistics chain to be used on the remaining Tornados left in service.   (Click to see.)
553. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of the rear end of a stripped Tornado,   Engines long gone - hope our chaps didn't take them!   (Click to see.)
552. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo taken after lunch when we visited the Tornado Dismantling Unit.   (Click to see.)
551. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Ernie Lack, Brian Butterworth and Barrie Tonkinson tucking in.   (Click to see.)
550. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of much discussion.   (Click to see.)
549. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of queuing for a much appreciated lunch.   (Click to see.)
548. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of lunch set price for any choice €3.54/£2.40.   (Click to see.)
547. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Peter Jones and Jeff Jeffrey collecting their lunch.   (Click to see.)
546. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of the queue soon forming on the left.   (Click to see.)
545. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Heather McIntyre at the extensive self-service buffet.   (Click to see.)
544. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of the new modern "All-ranks" mess where we had an excellent lunch for negligible cost.   (Click to see.)
543. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of the "Airfield Builders".   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 30th September 2006
542. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of when at last they had seen enough and began to wander out.   (Click to see.)
541. Thanks to Sir Patrick Hine added a photo of what it was all about.   Sir Patrick Hine, Lady Jill Hine and the Tour Rep.
(Click to see.)
540. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of No!   Press this for delete.   (Click to see.)
539. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of Gil Gray, Tour Rep and Barry Dale.   (Click to see.)
538. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Pat King explaining how he pulled it up out of the trees.   (Click to see.)
537. Updated the Loading Rate Graphs.   (Click to see.)
536. Thanks to Norman Giffin who has pointed out correctly that the photo from the round tower is not OC Flying Wing's office in the old Flying Wing HQ building but in fact taken from inside the round tower on Hangar 1.   It was OC 4 Sqn's office in his day.   Moved the photo to the correct place.   (Click to see.)
535. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo of the fuselage of a Lockheed F-104 which flew through a tree.   (Click to see.)
534. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo of the interesting collection of aircraft inside Hangar 1.   (Click to see.)
533. Thanks to Ernie Lack added a photo of the round tower on the front end of Hanger 1 which is distinctive and can be seen in several WWII photographs.   (Click to see.)
  Friday 29th September 2006
532. Thanks to Ernie Lack added a photo of our next stop which was at Hangar 1 still on the North side of the airfield.   This was the home of 4 Sqn when 98 Sqn and 118 Sqn were in residence across the runway in Hangar 4.   (Click to see.)
531. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo - "You're not signing for the whole airfield - I don't care what he says!"
(Click to see.)
530. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of the view from what was OC Flying Wing's Office.   (Incorrect see 536 above.)   (Click to see.)
529. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added another photo of the tools of the trade - Meteorological Officer's "Garden" with Ernie Lack.   (Click to see.)
528. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added another photo showing that suddenly they found the outside air.   (Click to see.)
527. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added another shot of the Old Local Control.   (Click to see.)
526. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo of the right hand curved extension which was the OC Flying Wing's Office.
(Click to see.)
525. Thanks to Ernie Lack added a photo of Sir Paddy rallying the masses from the balcony round the old ATC Local Control.   (Click to see.)
524. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of the airfield side of the old Flying Wing HQ building.   The curved addition on the top of the nearest round projection, is the old ATC Local Control.   (Click to see.)
523. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Robbie and Ann Roberts.   Robbie, together with Dick Haynes and Philip Westwell built most of RAF Jever in the mid-fifties.   (Click to see.)
522. Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo - He maybe our Tour Rep but he does go on!   (Click to see.)
521. Thanks to the German Air Force added a photo of our next stop which was the old Flying Wing HQ building.   (Click to see.)
520. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of western side entrance to Hangar 3.   (Click to see.)
519. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of maintenance of Phantoms being conducted inside Hangar 3.   This looks very much like the inside of Hangar 4 but it has the "No Smoking" notice on the end wall which is not there in Hangar 4.   (Click to see.)
518. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Hangar 3 which has had the new ATC Control Tower built on the top of the old tower.   (Click to see.)
517. Thanks to Tony Pearce added Tony and Mary Pearce to the list of attendees for the 50th Anniversary Ladies Dining In Night at the RAF Club 7th November 2007.   (Click to see.)
  Thursday 28th September 2006
516. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Hangar 3.   Whilst most of us were re-visiting our haunts in Hangar 4, some walked over and explored Hangar 3 next door.   This was the home of 93 Sqn before 98 Sqn and 118 Sqn were disbanded and latterly the home of 2 Sqn with Swifts.   (Click to see.)
515. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of the view across the airfield to the North side showing, left to right, Fire Section and the old Flying Wing HQ and ATC just beneath the chimney.   (Click to see.)
514. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of the view across the airfield to the North side showing, left to right, Tech Wing Hangars, No. 1 Hangar, Fire Section just before the chimney and the old Flying Wing HQ and ATC just right of the chimney.   (Click to see.)
513. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of us starting to get back on the coaches.   (Click to see.)
512. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of when slowly we got them to gather back at the coaches.   Note the very smart German Air Force luxury coach supplied as our overflow transport for the whole of the day.   (Click to see.)
511. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of when at last all the 4 Sqn ducks were in a row - and they were ducks on 4 Sqn!.   (Click to see.)
510. Thanks to Muriel Cope-Lewis added the latest contact details for Roy Cope-Lewis.   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 27th September 2006
509. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo of the old 4 Sqn end of the hangar.   The curved window has been added since our time.   I expect it is to allow the Ops Room to see the taxiway, aircraft park and touchdown for runway 28.   The balcony is surrounded by a metal barrier whereas at the 93 Sqn end it is a brick wall.   (Click to see.)
508. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo of a slow gathering of 4 Sqn.   (Click to see.)
507. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Servicing a Phantom.   (Click to see.)
506. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of inside Hangar 4 looking towards the old 93 Sqn end.   (Click to see.)
505. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of inside Hangar 4 looking towards the old 4 Sqn end.   It is now used by a Phantom Maintenance Unit.   (Click to see.)
504. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo - Oh Look!.   Who's that?.   Pete Jennings; Pete Jones; and Jeff Jeffrey behind Ann Roberts and Mary Pearce.   (Click to see.)
503. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo - No! Wait on.   I'll get the name in a minute.   Robbie Roberts and Dick Haynes talking to Col Joachim Linke.   (Click to see.)
502. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo showing the tan!.   Lady Jill Hine and Sir Patrick Hine talking to Col Joachim Linke.   (Click to see.)
501. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of another way of looking at it.   (Click to see.)
500. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of when at last we arrived at the Officers' Mess.   (Click to see.)
499. Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of those who made their own way there were waiting for us at the Officers' Mess when we arrived.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 26th September 2006
498. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added a photo of Joachim Linke and Mick Ryan wondering whether they would find them all again.   (Click to see.)
497. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo after we all got out of the coaches.   In no time were lost in the bowels of our old places of work.   (Click to see.)
496. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Hangar 3 now has the ATC Control Tower on the roof of its tower.   It was moved by the GAF from its old location on the front of Flying Wing HQ.   (Click to see.)
495. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Hangar 3 which lay beyond Hangar 4 and in the early days housed 93 Sqn.   Latterly it housed 2 Sqn with Swifts.   (Click to see.)
494. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of Hangar 4 and the large aircraft pan in front of it.   At one time it housed 98 and 118 Sqn and latterly, when they were disbanded, it housed 4 Sqn on the left and 93 Sqn on the right.   (Click to see.)
493. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of the famous Hangar 4.   (Click to see.)
492. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of one of the old "Temporary" Married Quarters still going strong after 55 years!   These were overflow MQs in the South-west corner of the airfield.   (Click to see.)
491. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of a particular Hardened Aircraft Shelter that has already been designated as a "Listed Building" by the German Government.   (Click to see.)
490. Thanks to Philip Westwell added a photo of these Hardened Aircraft Shelters (HAS) which have been added since we were there.   (Click to see.)
  Monday 25th September 2006
489. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of our first view across the airfield towards Hangar 4.   (Click to see.)
488. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Tornado fuselage graveyard.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 24th September 2006
487. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of where we started our tour by crossing the Western end of the runway.   These buildings were not there in our day.   (Click to see.)
486. Thanks to Ernie Lack added a photo of John Cater and his Assistant Pamela Lowe preparing for the tour of the airfield.   (Click to see.)
485. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of the left hand set of Senior Officers' Quarters at the back of the Mess.   Note the BBQ which was not there in my day.   (Click to see.)
484. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of the right hand set of Senior Officers' Quarters at the back of the Mess.   (Click to see.)
483. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo of the rear of the Officers' Mess.   (Click to see.)
482. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo looking the other way at the Mess Dining Room.   (Click to see.)
481. Thanks to Norman Giffin added a photo taken before we set off for the tour of the base.   This is the front entrance with the Club windows upstairs.   (Click to see.)
480. Thanks to German Air Force added a photo showing that at last, all the ducks were in a row - but still not everyone was there.   (Click to see.)
479. Thanks to Ernie Lack added a photo showing that a few hard words from Mick Ryan does absolutely no good.   (Click to see.)
478. Thanks to Ernie Lack added a photo of us trying to get everyone to line up for a Group photograph on the steps of the Officers' Mess.   (Click to see.)
477. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 16 Our President of course!.
(Click to see.)
476. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 15 Location of Units.   (Click to see.)
475. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 14 The Current Mission.
(Click to see.)
474. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 13 A sad sight.   (Click to see.)
473. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 12 Tornado Scrapping Facility.
(Click to see.)
472. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 11 The Jever area today.
(Click to see.)
471. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 10 The GAF Weapons Systems based at Jever.   (Click to see.)
470. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 9 The RAF Years.   (Click to see.)
469. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 8 Inside Col. Joachim Linke's "Personal-Ausweis" dated 18Jan56.   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 23rd September 2006
468. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 7 Col. Joachim Linke's "Personal-Ausweis".   (Click to see.)
467. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 6 Historical Dates.   (Click to see.)
466. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 5 Airfield September 1945.
(Click to see.)
465. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 4 History of Air Base Jever.
(Click to see.)
464. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 3 Home Units.   (Click to see.)
463. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 2 Programme for day.   (Click to see.)
462. Thanks to German Air Force added Briefing by GAF Jever - Slide 1.   (Click to see.)
461. Thanks to German Air Force added photo of our welcome.   (Click to see.)
460. Thanks to German Air Force added photo showing they were seated comfortably.   (Click to see.)
459. Thanks to German Air Force added photo of when at last we got them seated.   (Click to see.)
458. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added photo of a happy Col Kubriak, before "Pfennig" Hunwick engaged him.   (Click to see.)
457. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added photo showing that Yes we understand Col Kubriak, it is very frustrating when talking to "Pfennig" Hunwick.   (Click to see.)
456. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of us still milling around.   (Click to see.)
455. Thanks to Norman Giffin added photo of F-104 "Gate Guard" opposite the main guardroom.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 19th September 2006
454. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added photo showing us slowly taking our places.   (Click to see.)
  Monday 18th September 2006
453. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo showing that the old minstrels gallery looking down on the Ante-room has been bricked up.   (Click to see.)
452. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added photo at the Officers' Mess Ante-room where Lt Col Joachim Linke welcomes Robbie Roberts on the left and Dick Haynes on the right.   (Click to see.)
451. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo at the Officers' Mess Ante-room where we were welcomed by Lt Col Joachim Linke and Lt Col Karl-Heinz Kubriak, CO of the GAF Regiment based at GAF Jever, seen here greeting our President Ken Goodwin.   On the right are Heather McIntyre and Barrie Tonkinson.   (Click to see.)
450. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added photo at the Guardroom, Padre Marcus Christ and Lt Col Joachim Linke tease Mick Ryan for being late for the second year running.   Mick, with great confidence, had navigated the coach back to Hooksiel instead of Jever.   He tried to claim he was collecting his camera but it was clearly just incompetence.   (Click to see.)
449. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Ken Goodwin and Eddie McCullagh relaxing on the way back to Wilhelmshaven.   (Click to see.)
448. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of the last one out - Jennings.   Tom Megan our driver did a magnificent job manoeuvring this enormous coach through the tiny back streets of Hooksiel as we approached the village on the wrong road.   This included backing out of a narrow twisting dead end.   Eventually we found that when we turned right out of the restaurant parking lot, we were just off the main road back to Wilhelmshaven.   (Click to see.)
447. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Mick and Jo Ryan.   I don't know why Mick Ryan looks so pleased with himself - he has just left his camera in the restaurant and will not be taking anymore photographs on this trip.   (Click to see.)
446. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of that charming Old Man - Eric McFee.   Her mother or grandmother could have warned her about this coach load!   (Click to see.)
445. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Eric McFee helping the waitress with his own calculator.   (Click to see.)
444. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of one of our favourite waitresses.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 17th September 2006
443. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of one of the waitresses who were superb.   How they ever got the money out of our coach load I shall not understand.   (Click to see.)
442. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of the Sisters Heather Meierjohann and Jo Ryan look looking amused at something said by Eric McFee.   (Click to see.)
441. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of the nice lobster Pete Jones drew with the crayons the restaurant gave him - Eileen Sambrooks; Tony Pearce; Mary Pearce; Ann Roberts.   (Click to see.)
440. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Lady Jill Hine suggesting she might pay and King is there like a flash to help her with her bag - Pete Hunwick; Ken Goodwin; Pat King; Lady Jill Hine.   (Click to see.)
439. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of King and Jennings preparing to leave at the talk of paying - Pete Hunwick; Lady Jill Hine; Pat King; Pete Jennings; Elizabeth Lack; Sir Paddy Hine; Ernie Lack.   (Click to see.)
438. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of a Toast - Eric McFee; Norman Giffin; Bill Blake.   (Click to see.)
437. Thanks to Ernie Lack added photo of a huddle in the corner - Ken Sambrooks; Tony Pearce; Mary Pearce; Pete Jones foreground; Ann Roberts; Jeff Jeffrey back; Robbie Roberts.   (Click to see.)
436. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of a break for a chat - Bryan Stoneham; Pete Hunwick; Ken Goodwin; Lady Jill Hine hidden; Pat King; Pete Jennings; Elizabeth Lack; Ernie Lack; Sir Paddy Hine standing; Trevor Pailing.   (Click to see.)
435. Thanks to Ernie Lack added photo of more planning - Mick Ryan; Heather Meierjohann; Tom Megan the driver; Jo Ryan.   (Click to see.)
434. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added photo of the Round Table - Trish Pollock; Al Pollock; Phil Langrill.   (Click to see.)
433. Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added latest details of 118 Sqn Re-union 27th/28th September.   (Click to see.)
432. Thanks to Ernie Lack added photo once the food had arrived - Elizabeth Lack; Sir Paddy Hine; Pat King foreground; Lady Jill Hine; Ken Goodwin; Pete Hunwick.   (Click to see.)
431. Thanks to Mick Ryan added photo of the "Small but Beautifully Formed" Table - Eric McFee, Eric Pigdon in his new yellow jacket he bought that afternoon for €5 in C&As opposite the hotel; Norman Giffin; Bill Blake.   (Click to see.)
  Thursday 14th September 2006
430. Thanks to Mick Ryan added photo of the Homeland Table - Dirk Wirnick, Diana's fiancé; Diana Pailing, Trevor's daughter; Maurice Parker, our "local" rep; Bryan Stoneham, Trevor's co-driver; Trevor Pailing.   (Click to see.)
429. Thanks to Mick Ryan added photo of the Corner Table - Tony Pearce; Eileen Sambrooks back; Mary Pearce; Ann Roberts; Ken Sambrooks back; Robbie Roberts; Pete Jones; Jeff Jeffrey; Jo Ryan foreground.   (Click to see.)
428. Thanks to Mick Ryan added photo of the "Wheels" Table - Pete Jennings; Elizabeth Lack; Sir Paddy Hine, leaning forward; Ernie Lack; Pete Hunwick; Ken Goodwin; Lady Jill Hine; Pat King.   (Click to see.)
427. Thanks to Mick Ryan added photo of The Organisers Table - Heather Meierjohann, Jo Ryan's Sister; Ton Megan the driver;
Jo Ryan.   (Click to see.)
426. Thanks to Mick Ryan added photo of those in anticipation - Phil Langrill, Eddie McCullagh, Trish Pollock; Al Pollock.
(Click to see.)
425. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added photo of the was the most popular choice - "Hooksiel Gourmet Fish Plate".   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 13th September 2006
424. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Wednesday evening when we visited the "Zur Schwarzen Baeren" in Hooksiel (pronounced Hokeseal) - a marvellous sea-food restaurant about 12 km up the coast from Wilhelmshaven.   (Click to see.)
423. Thanks to Philip Westwell added photo of the City Hotel Valois, opposite the main railway station in Wilhelmshaven.
(Click to see.)
422. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of what would have spoilt our low flying in the Jever area in our day!   (Click to see.)
421. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of the moment that Mick Ryan realised that Tom the driver thought our hotel was in Jever and not Wilhelmshaven.   (Click to see.)
420. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of the grave we eventually found, that of Flight Lieutenant David S.A. Lord VC, DFC.   (Click to see.)
419. Thanks to Mick Ryan added photo of more of the party searching for graves.   (Click to see.)
418. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of party searching for graves.   (Click to see.)
417. Thanks to Ken Sambrookes added photo of the beautifully laid out and maintained Oosterbeek Cemetery.   (Click to see.)
416. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added photo of the Entry Gates to Oosterbeek Cemetery.   (Click to see.)
415. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of the memorial to the local children who tend the Oosterbeek Cemetery.   (Click to see.)
414. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of the explanation at the Oosterbeek Cemetery.   We took time out on the way back to the hotel to visit the War Grave Cemetery at Oosterbeek.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 12th September 2006
413. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of an impressive new monument to the Airborne Regiments.   (Click to see.)
412. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of some of the display pieces in the grounds as we were leaving.   (Click to see.)
411. Thanks to Mick Ryan added photo taken inside this very impressive museum with many realistic displays and commentaries over three floors.  This picture shows the plans to extend the display area under the gardens at the rear.   (Click to see.)
410. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of 1st Airborne Division Crest.   (Click to see.)
409. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of where we began with an excellent video detailing the major points of the battle for the Arnhem Bridge.   Major events were lit up on this map model.   (Click to see.)
408. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Peaceful Gardens in front of Airborne Museum.   (Click to see.)
407. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Hotel Hartenstein, Oosterbeek - the original headquarters of Major-General Roy Urquhart, now the home of the Airborne Museum.   (Click to see.)
406. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added photo of Andy Whitson viewing one of the outside memorials&;  (Click to see.)
405. Thanks to Mick Ryan added photo of the next morning Wednesday 23rd August when we visited the Airborne Museum at Oosterbeek, just outside Arnhem.   (Click to see.)
404. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added photo of the results at the SMAAK Restaurant.   They did a wonderful job at such short notice.   With so many all at once they kept the menu to a choice of Fish or Goose.   (Click to see.)
403. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added photo of the Other Table deep shooting war stories - in the restaurant - Tuesday evening.   (Click to see.)
  Monday 11th September 2006
402. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added photo of the Other Table deep in conversation - in the restaurant - Tuesday evening.   (Click to see.)
401. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added photo of the Other Table - in the restaurant - Tuesday evening.   (Click to see.)
400. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added photo of the gang before things deteriorated.   (Click to see.)
399. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Claire our beautiful hostess at the SMAAK Restaurant.   Still smiling after our shower hit her delightful restaurant on the river front in Arnhem on Tuesday evening.   (Click to see.)
398. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo taken towards the end of a very pleasant evening on the Arnhem river front - Tuesday.   (Click to see.)
397. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Bill Blake watching Pete Jennings arguing about I can't imagine what with Pat King.   (Click to see.)
396. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Tony Pearce practicing with Mary Pearce and Brian Butterworth.   (Click to see.)
395. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Pollock trying to talk his way out of paying our lovely hostess Claire.   Trish Pollock in the background.   (Click to see.)
394. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of "Pfennig" about to attack the President Ken Goodwin with a bottle of wine.
(Click to see.)
  Sunday 10th September 2006
393. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo Eric McFee trying to hide behind a flower.   (Click to see.)
392. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo that raises the question of what are the wives plotting?   (Click to see.)
391. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Eric Pigdon spotted doing his reporting.   (Click to see.)
390. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Brian Butterworth who made his own way to Jever but joined us in Arnhem.   It was the first time Mick Ryan had seen him for 46 years.   (Click to see.)
389. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Pete Jones looking excited and Mick Ryan looking "Out of it" - in the restaurant - Tuesday evening.   (Click to see.)
388. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Ken Goodwin explaining the intricacies of the Cuckoo Clock to Phil Langrill in the restaurant - Tuesday evening.   (Click to see.)
387. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of someone holding up the Cuckoo Clock in the restaurant - Tuesday evening.
(Click to see.)
386. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of the troops planning the next days assault in the restaurant - Tuesday evening.
(Click to see.)
385. Thanks to Mick Ryan added photo of the troops gathered on the banks of the Rhine to review the crossing.   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 9th September 2006
384. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Ken Goodwin trying to arbitrate on the cuckoo clock dispute but does not have much luck as both parties are stuck on "transmit".   (Click to see.)
383. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Pat King boring the pants off the barman about the finer points of his cuckoo clock.   (Click to see.)
382. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Pat King bringing out his cuckoo clock to impress Tom the driver.   The rest are embarrassed and try to ignore him.   (Click to see.)
381. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Ken Goodwin saying he thought he saw a cuckoo over there.   (Click to see.)
380. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Ken Goodwin desperately hoping the subject of Cuckoo Clocks does not come up.   (Click to see.)
379. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of the GHQ Staff planning for the crossing tomorrow in the bar of the Best Westin Hotel in Arnhem.   (Click to see.)
378. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added photo of the view across the other side of the new car park and bus station showing the main Arnhem railway station.   (Click to see.)
377. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added photo of this new Car Park under the tram and bus station which caused us a lot of trouble getting in to the Best Westin Hotel in Arnhem.   (Click to see.)
376. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Robbie Roberts - the man who built most of RAF Jever.   (Click to see.)
375. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Ann Roberts.   (Click to see.)
374. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo relaxing Aboard the Stena Link Catamaran.   (Click to see.)
373. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo aboard the Stena Link Catamaran - Touch of Admin & Org, Mick Ryan prepares the promised copies of the Arnhem Walking Tour.   (Click to see.)
372. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo aboard the Stena Link Catamaran - Jennings about to sort out King over his Cuckoo Clock - yet again!   (Click to see.)
371. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added photo of the enormous Stena Link Catamaran at Harwich.   (Click to see.)
370. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added photo of the vehicles and passenger connections to the rear of the Stena Link Catamaran at Harwich.   (Click to see.)
369. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added photo of about to board the Stena Link Catamaran at Harwich.   (Click to see.)
368. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Ken Goodwin looking startled at being caught opening the first Jever Pilsner at Harwich.   (Click to see.)
  Friday 8th September 2006
367. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Start of In-Flight Refuelling after 10 Northern Forces located and loaded at Harwich.   (Click to see.)
366. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Mick Ryan trying to talk his way out of having put the wrong location at Harwich in the Trip Guide.   (Click to see.)
365. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Bill Blake, Norman Giffin and Andy Whitson conferring while awaiting the Northern Arrivals.   (Click to see.)
364. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Eddie McCullagh and our President Ken Goodwin looking concerned at the absence of the Northern Forces.   (Click to see.)
363. Thanks to Mick Ryan added photo of joining up with the 10 Northern Forces who had gathered at Harwich by 0900 hours, was a small problem as the parking place for the coach was shown inaccurately on the trip guide map, and they had all but one gathered about half a mile away at the railway station.   (Click to see.)
362. Thanks to Mick Ryan added photo of Landing Craft - Coach - Beach Master Jo Ryan sees the first wave of 12 fully loaded and ready for the road by 0700hrs driven by Tom Megan - Tuesday 22nd August 2006.   (Click to see.)
361. Thanks to Mick Ryan added photo of Landing Craft - Car - The Southern Forces gathering in Mick Ryan's parking lot at 0630hrs Tuesday 22nd August 2006.   (Click to see.)
  Thursday 7th September 2006
360. Thanks to Mick Ryan added the map of the invasion route for the Jever Visit 22-26 August 2006.   Not all the photographs are assembled yet but I have many hundreds to get started and the rest can be slotted in chronologically.   I have received CD-ROMS of photographs from Joachim Linke, Camp Commandant Jever; Ernie Lack, Eddie McCullagh, Eric Pigdon and Ken Sambrooks.   If I have missed anyone who has sent me a disk or an e-mail with embedded photos, please send me an e-mail to remind me!   It has been very busy since I have got back.   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 6th September 2006
359. Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added the latest news of the 118 Sqn Reunion in Coventry 27-28 Sep 06, including the latest attendees list - 52.   Wilf has done a marvellous job of arranging this excellent reunion.   (Click to see.)
358. Thanks to Brian Butterworth added photo of Brian Butterworth and an RAF Policeman viewing Brian's new Hillman Minx outside the Main Guardroom after he had rolled it the night before - Dec1959.   (Click to see.)
  Tuesday 29th August 2006
357. We successfully completed the foray back in to Germany - photos of the culprits to follow shortly.   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 19th August 2006
356 Thanks to Pete Jennings added his latest response in the on-going dispute between Messrs Jennings and King over aforementioned "Cuckoo Clock".   (Click to see.)
355. Thanks to Pat King added his latest response to the on-going dispute between Messrs Jennings and King over aforementioned "Cuckoo Clock".   (Click to see.)
354. Thanks to Brian Butterworth added photo of RAF Jever 1st XV Rugby Team Feb-Mar 1959.   Anyone recognise the Unknown's?   (Click to see.)
353. Thanks to Al Pollock added Phil Langrill, Jever F-104 QFI/QWI 74-77 to both the database and to the coach trip making it 22 members now.   (Click to see.)
  Thursday 17th August 2006
352. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop I have added a photo of an Old Street in Jever.   (Click to see.)
351. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop I have added a photo of Jeversches Wochenblatt Local Newspaper Officers in Jever.   (Click to see.)
350. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop I have added a photo of a Jever Building dated 1650.   (Click to see.)
349. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop I have added a photo of the very futuristic Brewery Towers which dominate the skyline in downtown Jever today.   (Click to see.)
348. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop I have added a photo of the Old Windmill in Jever as it looks today.   (Click to see.)
  Wednesday 16th August 2006
347. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop I have added a note to the picture of the "Old Astra Cinema" pointing out that there was one before this Astra.   (Click to see.)
346. I am slowly catching up on the backlog that has built up due to work, holidays and planning for the Jever visit.   Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added a 122 Wing story of the Jever Signals set-up - about 1955.   (Click to see.)
345. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added a 122 Wing story of Wilbur Wright, Wing Signals Officer about 1955.
(Click to see.)
  Monday 14th August 2006
344. Thanks to Maurice Parker added the story of the names "Schumacherstrasse" and "Edertstrasse" in Married Quarters.   Also 4 photographs of these streets and the old NAAFI.   (Click to see.)
343. Thanks to Maurice Parker added the story of the name "Schumacherstrasse" in Married Quarters.   (Click to see.)
342. Thanks to Maurice Parker and Bruno Albers added explanation that water tower at the railway crossing is part of the town water supply.   (Click to see.)
341. Thanks to Maurice Parker and Bruno Albers added description of Old Windmill base near Jever Station.   (Click to see.)
  Sunday 13th August 2006
340. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added explanation to local map for my house showing that the East end of Chipstead Lane is one way only.   (Click to see.)
339. Thanks to Maurice Parker added pictures and translation of Jever local newspaper article about the change of Command of the Luftwaffe Regiment at Jever on 25Mar06.   It mentions personalities who will be invited to our supper on 24Aug06.
(Click to see.)
338. Thanks to Gunter Kipp added details of the visit programme to GAF Wittmundhaven Friday morning 25th August 2006.
(Click to see.)
337. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added details of the Premier Travel Inn about half a mile from the bus pick-up point in Harwich.   Rooms are £53 a night and at time of Ken's call they had only 5 rooms left for Monday night 21Aug but none for the return night Sat 26Aug.   Location added to Harwich map.   (Click to see.)
  Saturday 12th August 2006
336. Thanks to Heather Meierjohann added more details about the meal at Hooksiel on Wednesday evening 23th August.   We are now trying to leave the Hotel by about 1845 hrs subject to the coach arrival time at Wilhelmshaven.   With 27+ of us all arriving at the same time the Chef needs some help with pre-ordering.   Please click and go to the menu, make your choices and e-mail me or call me before Tuesday 22nd August evening.   (Click to see.)
335. Thanks to Joachim Linke added more details about the evening meal on Thursday 24th August.   (Click to see.)
334. Sad News.   Thanks to Maurice Parker learnt the sad news of the death of Bruno Albers, German Aviation Artist who painted many aircraft pictures for our members.   Chris and I met him last Summer during our visit to Jever.   He was instrumental in arranging for the Jever Town Hall to give a reception during our visit this August.   He and his wife were planning to attend our Supper he will be sorely missed.   He had a stroke last week and passed away on Thursday 10th August 2006.   Ken Goodwin has sent a sympathy card on our behalf to Frau Albers.   (Click to see.)
  Monday 7th August 2006
333. Thanks to Al Pollock put up details of a Tangmere Open Day on Sunday 3rd September 2006 on the site Noticeboard.
(Click to see.)
  Sunday 6th August 2006
332. Thanks to Peter Bouch have established contact with Pete Frame 112 Sqn and updated his contact details in the database.
(Click to see.)
331. Unfortunately learnt of the passing a few years ago of Maurice Dale from 2 Sqn.   Please let me know if there are any further details.   (Click to see.)
330. Thanks to Peter Bouch have established contact with Colin Lamont and updated his contact details in the database.
(Click to see.)
329. Thanks to Brian Butterworth have established contact with Brian and Margaret and updated their contact details in the database.   (Click to see.)   Brian and Margaret are also making their own way to Jever for the visit.   Our numbers are now 58!   (Click to see).
  Monday 24th July 2006
328. NEW EVENT!   All those on the Jever visit have been invited to a cup of tea in the Jever Town Hall by the Mayoress Bürgermeisterin Angela Dankwardt from 1600 to 1700 hrs on the afternoon of our visit to Jever - 24Aug06.   This now clashes with the Brewery Tour but I will assume everyone in the party will be attending the Town Hall Reception unless I hear differently from you.   I will then cancel the Brewery Tour booking if no one wants to go there instead.   (Click to see).
327. Thanks to Cliff Lake OC Hunter Simulator, added his details to the database.   (Click to see).
  Sunday 23rd July 2006
326. You will notice in this Hunter photograph that I have copied the left/right buttons at the top of the page as well.   I have noticed, and it has been pointed out, that when you are trying to step through a series of photographs, it is irritating that the buttons do not appear in the same place under the mouse pointer as you step through the pages.   This is because the photographs and the pages vary in depth.   Repeating them at the top means they will always be in the same place.   I will change pages as I have cause to work on them, it would be too large a job to try to change them all in one go as we now have over 2,000 pages.   (Click to see).
325. Thanks to Eric Pigdon corrected details of pilots in the six Hunter F.4 formation.   This is the photograph which we are having framed to present to Jever Town at the Reception which we understand they are providing for our visit in August.
(Click to see).
324. Thanks to Al Pollock added details of Dunsfold Wings and Wheels car and air show at Dunsfold on 27Aug06.   (Click to see).
323. Thanks to Ernie Lack and Heather Meierjohann added details of those who have said they intend to join us at the "Zum Schwarten Baeren" Restaurant in Hooksiel (12 miles North of Wilhelmshaven) on Wednesday evening when we arrive. We will be taking the coach but it will not be a late night as the driver has to leave by 2145 hrs because of driver duty hours.   Please contact me if you would like to join us on the coach from the City Hotel Valois.   (Click to see Menu.)
(Click to see Attendees).
  Friday 14th July 2006
322. My apologies for the lack of activity on the site but I have been printing out and distributing the Trip Brief to all in the party, those making their own way as well.   If you do not receive yours during the next week please let me know. I posted the last copies today.   I am afraid I shall be busy all next week as well as my Boss from Santa Barbara is visiting UK for the week.
321. Thanks to Ernie and Elizabeth Lack I have found a highly recommended restaurant in the fishing village of Hooksiel, about 12 miles North of Wilhelmshaven.   If we can get a few more takers, from anyone in the party, not just the coach passengers, we can take the coach up to Hooksiel on Wednesday evening as long as the driver starts back by 21:45 hrs.   I have added their menu as a guide.   Please e-mail me or call me if you wish to join this outing.   (Click to see).
  Monday 10th July 2006
320. Thanks to Ernie and Elizabeth Lack I have added the details of more restaurants in Wilhelmshaven.   (Click to see).
  Sunday 9th July 2006
319. Thanks to Bob Rowe I have added the details of a 16Sqn/Celle Reunion on 12th July 2006.   Many of our Outer Basket members come under this heading.   (Click to see).
  Saturday 8th July 2006
318. Thanks to Joachim Linke I have added the Menu and the Price of Food for the Supper on Thursday 24th August 2006.
(Click to see).
  Thursday 6th July 2006
317. Apologies for the lack of activity on the web site.   Work has intruded in to my time and the final details for the Jever visit has also kept me busy.   Thanks to Joachim Linke I have added more details of the Programme during the day.   (Click to see).
  Tuesday 27th June 2006
316. Thanks to Joachim Linke I have added an expansion of the details of the supper on Thursday evening in the Officers' Mess at Jever.   Also a little more about the GAF Wittmundhaven programme the next morning.   (Click to see).
315. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo taken on the way to Sylt driving bowsers - probably Sep54.   (Click to see).
  Saturday 24th June 2006
314. Added jump to Jever Brewery Tour Details.   (Click to see).
313. Added and improved a few items in the 22-26Aug06 Brief:

1. Added better large scale map for Mick Ryan's House location;
2. Added better detailed map for Mick Ryan's House;
3. Added latest Departure times from Arnhem and Nijmegen Hotels as 1200hrs;
4. Added plan of Jever Camp from web site;
5. Added details of Jever Brewery Tour on Thursday afternoon;
6. Added map showing location of old downtown Married Quarters;
7. Expanded details of Camp Tour Programme for Thursday;
8. Moved and updated details of Wittmundhaven visit.
(Click to see).
  Wednesday 21st June 2006
312. Back from 3 days overseas in Lancashire and Yorkshire, we are only in Wilhemshaven for two nights and really only the first evening free, to save you research time, I have added a brief on the essential things "To Know" about Wilhelmshaven today.   There is no need to print these out as I will be sending everyone on the visit printed copies in the next few weeks.
(Click to see).
  Sunday 18th June 2006
311. As we are only Nijmegen for one day, to save you research time, I have added a brief on the essential things "To Know" about Nijmegen.   There is no need to print these out as I will be sending everyone printed copies in the next few weeks.
(Click to see).
310. As we are only Arnhem for one day, to save you research time, I have added a brief on the essential things "To Know" about Arnhem.   There is no need to print these out as I will be sending everyone printed copies in the next few weeks.
(Click to see).
309. As we are only Holland for two days, to save you research time, I have added a brief on the essential things "To Know" about Holland.   There is no need to print these out as I will be sending everyone printed copies in the next few weeks.
(Click to see).
  Saturday 17th June 2006
308. I have added maps for the visit to Jever showing where my house is and the location of the coach pick-up point.   Also a detailed map of the pick-up and parking point at Harwich.   There is no need to print these out as I will be sending everyone printed copies in the next few weeks.   (Click to see).
  Wednesday 14th June 2006
307. Thanks to Eric Pigdon identified most of the names in the Ted Scott Funeral shot of the Gun Carriage.    (Click to see).
  Monday 12th June 2006
306. Thanks to Tony Bennett corrected my naming and dating on Sylt photographs.    (Click to see).
  Saturday 10th June 2006
305. Thanks to Tony Bennett added a photo of 93 Sqn groundcrew on Battle Flight during detachment to Ahlhorn - 23Mar54.   (Click to see).
304. Thanks to Tony Bennett added a photo of more improving Anglo-German relations, this time at the Sylt Malcolm Club.   L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown Lady, Tony Bennett behind, Tony Lambden, Unknown - about Jan 1954.   (Click to see).
303. Thanks to Tony Bennett added a photo of improving Anglo-German relations, Tony Bennett on the way to Sylt probably for Jan54 detachment - 1954.   (Click to see).
  Friday 9th June 2006
302. Thanks to Tony Bennett added a photo of Sabre on 93 Sqn pan taken from 93 Sqn hangar - 1954.   (Click to see).
301. Thanks to Tony Bennett added a postcard showing a map of the Island of Sylt.   Note the Hindenburg Damm, the only rail connection to the mainland - 1954.   (Click to see).
300. Thanks to Tony Bennett added a postcard showing Westerland Sylt - top right showing the ramp across from the mainland - 1954.   (Click to see).
299. Thanks to Tony Bennett added a postcard showing Stormy Sylt - miserable in the winter - 1954.   (Click to see).
298. Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added Ken Sambrooks and his wife to the coach party for Jever.   This makes 23 on the coach and 28 making their own way, a total of 51.   (Click to see).
297. Thanks to Chris Stone who pointed out that John Smith's original shot of the ATC HQ had been printed the wrong way round.   Now corrected.   (Click to see).
  Thursday 8th June 2006
296. Thanks to Tony Bennett added photo of the Christmas Day Airmens' Menu - 1953. Identifiable signatures:   Top left: S/L Gilpin OC 4 Sqn; Peter Drummond-Hay; Centre Bottom right: S/L RWG Allen OC 93 Sqn; Top right: Tony Bennett 93 Sqn.   Any others recognisable?   (Click to see).
295. Thanks to Tony Bennett added photo of the 'Empire Wansbeck' sister ship of the 'Empire Parkestone' which plied nightly between Harwich and the Hook of Holland, taking all ranks of all three services, and support civilians, to and from their postings in BAOR.   (Click to see).
294. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added tale of using German commercial radios that were retuned to listen in to the station flying frequencies.   (Click to see).
293. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of this building which is near the Jever Railway Station and appears to be a converted base to a windmill? - 1954.   (Click to see).
292. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of Wilhelmshaven structure.   George was told that the sugar loaf shaped building in this Wilhemshaven harbour view was an air raid shelter.   There was also a similar structure near Jever railway station, can anyone confirm? - 1954.   (Click to see).
291. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of what might be the same unknown lady from WVS who is also baling in 1959? - 1954.   (Click to see).
290. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of Sharpie 29 hard over sailing in Wilhemshaven - 1954.   (Click to see).
289. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of Sharpies 23 and 29 in action in Wilhemshaven - 1954.   (Click to see).
288. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of Sharpie No. 26 in action in Wilhelmshaven - 1954.   (Click to see).
287. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of Railway Crossing on the way into Jever, looking towards Jever - 1954.   (Click to see).
286. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of Jever Church Spire from the Park - 1954.   (Click to see).
285. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of one of the Main Streets of Jever - 1954.   (Click to see).
284. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of Jever Schloss Tower - 1954.   (Click to see).
283. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of Jever Schloss Tower from unusual view - 1954.   (Click to see).
282. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of Back Street of Jever - 1954.   (Click to see).
281. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of Esso Filling Station Jever - 1954.   (Click to see).
  Wednesday 7th June 2006
280. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of Church spire from one of the Jever side streets - 1954.   (Click to see).
279. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of one of the back streets in Jever Town - 1954.   (Click to see).
278. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of the Town Hall.   This is how it looked in 1954.   (Click to see).
277. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of the Mayors's House.   This is how it looked in 1954.   (Click to see).
276. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of the Haus Der Getreuen alongside the Jever Pils brewery.   In 2005 we ran a "Taceval" on the quality of Pils still being brewed.   It was a lovely day and it tasted as good as ever.   This pub is also famous for its Bismark room where the elder statesman used to enjoy the hospitality.   This is how it looked in 1954.
(Click to see).
275. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of the Jever Main Square - 1954.   (Click to see).
274. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of the Jever Main Square looking other way, same cart - 1954.
(Click to see).
273. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of the Konditori & cart Jever square. - 1954.   (Click to see).
272. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of a large Candle erected in town square, because of the reduction in file size it is unreadable but the sign on the front of the table says "Spendeu fur die Kriegsgefaneneu", (Donations for the Prisoners of War), I presume in aid of POWs taken on the Eastern Front, I don't think the Allies had any at this time. - 1954.   (Click to see).
271. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of a Pedlar selling dolls, whistles etc at the fair in Jever Town Main Square - 1954.   (Click to see).
270. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of a general view of stalls at the fair in Jever Town Main Square - 1954.   (Click to see).
269. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of both young and old on a ride in the fair in Jever Town Main Square - 1954.   (Click to see).
268. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of erecting a ride for the fair in Jever Town Main Square - 1954.
(Click to see).
267. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added another photo of Old windmill Jever - 1954.   (Click to see).
266. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of Old windmill Jever,   Note the tall whip aerial mounted on the roof!!! - 1954.   (Click to see).
265. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of Old windmill Jever - 1954.   (Click to see).
  Tuesday 6th June 2006
264. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of German civilians and glider, winch lunched using jacked up car with rear wheel replaced by drum - 1954.   (Click to see).
263. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of the companion Block to the Tech Wing Block, they are numbered 35 & 36 on the Air Base Upjever plan - 1954.   (Click to see).
262. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of Corporals' Club end of NAAFI - 1954.   (Click to see).
261. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of getting some sun at Flying Wing HQ.   This was after construction of the Control Tower as its shadow can just be seen on the left - 1954.   (Click to see).
260. Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added photo of view from George's room in Flying Wing HQ, down the road on the left the end of the riding stables can be seen and just out of sight on the left was a small brick building that was the hydrogen store for the Met balloons.   (Click to see).
259. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for January 1958.  Station Alert, Canberra landed with brakes locked on, lots of snow ploughing and low cloud, radar ranging to be fitted, started pre Sylt training on flag.   This is the last of the three year batch of 4 Sqn F540s until I can visit the Museum at Hendon and photograph more pages.   (Click to see).
(Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
258. Thanks to Pete Hunwick added Pete Hunwick to the list of those on the coach for the Jever visit this August.   Now a total of 49 attending.   Still plenty of room on the coach.   (Click to see).
  Monday 5th June 2006
257. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for February 1958.  Detached to Sylt in heavy snow, Al Pollock swam in the sea, Chris Cross went off the end of the runway with brake failure, average up to 18.4% at end of month.
(Click to see).   (Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
256. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for March 1958.  At APS Sylt, Andie McNae head injuries at soccer, Dougie Bebington top scorer posted to Venoms in Aden, Al Pollock published 'Focus on Four', John Hawtin played hockey for 2TAF, 23.9% med level record for British Hunters at Sylt, firing on gliders, returned to Jever to re-decorated offices, Slash and Inge Slaney married in Oldenberg.   (Click to see).   (Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
255. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for April 1958.  Pre-A.O.C.'s inspection, Paddy Hipperson to UK on IRE course, Roy Cope-Lewis married, exchange detachment with 444 RCAF Sqn at Bad Seollingen, local fixer and GCI troubled by Hunters lack of IFF, CO, Gerry Eades and Dickie Barraclough flew famil in Sabre 6, comparison and tactics Sabre v Hunter, Don Riley left for UK, Ron Lund joined from 14 Sqn, moved into dispersals.   (Click to see).
(Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
254. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Robbie & Ann Roberts to the list of attendees for the 50th Anniversary Ladies Dining-in Night 3Nov07.   (Click to see).
  Sunday 4th June 2006
253. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for May 1958.  AOC's Inspection, parade in Hangar, 2nd in Inter-Section 7 a-side rugby, Pete Jones hydraulic failure, Anglo-German Open Day, Ron Lund landed with port wheel stuck up, John Farley arrived, 1st Hunter F.6 with electric tail and saw tooth leading edge, Dined-out Dickie Barraclough, Bill Brewer, Andie McNae and Al Pollock.   (Click to see).   (Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
  Thursday 1st June 2006
252. Thanks to Robbie Lynn added the sad news of the passing of Bush Barrey at the age of 86 in Adelaide, Australia on Monday 29th May 2006.      (Click to see more detail).
251. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Eric & Val Pigdon to the list of attendees for the 50th Anniversary Ladies Dining-in Night 3Nov07.   (Click to see).
  Wednesday 31st May 2006
250. Thanks to Pete Bouch added the 18th picture taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants - Unknown back, Jeff Jeffrey hidden, Chris Stone.   (Click to see).
249. Thanks to Pete Bouch added the 17th picture taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants - Audrey King, Pat King, Bill Blake.   (Click to see).
248. Thanks to Pete Bouch added the 16th picture taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants - Rod Farley side face, Paddy Minnis, back, Ken Goodwin, Unknown back drinking.   (Click to see).
247. Thanks to Pete Bouch added photo of Pete Bouch's Hunter F.6.   No gun deflectors fitted yet and Pete arrived in Sep58 - so guess late 58.   (Click to see).
246. Thanks to Pete Bouch added Peter and Margaret Bouch to attendance list for Ladies Dining-in Night 3Nov07.   (Click to see).
245. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for June 1958.  Ex Fullplay NATO Summer Ex, Dickie Barraclough left, Dickie Millward and Pete Martin joined, Andy McNae lost his hood from Z XG262 Andy OK, Z cat 4, Hawtin, McNae, Slaney and Cope-Lewis played tennis for station in Berlin, John Hawtin ran in Northern Area Athletics Championships, Hipperson to Sylt for AIRCENT Gunnery Team.   (Click to see).   (Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
  Tuesday 30th May 2006
244. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for July 1958.  Dale, Maish and Hipperson on 2TAF Gunnery Team squad, poor serviceability.   (Click to see).   (Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
243. Thanks to Pete Bouch added the 15th picture taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants - Ken Goodwin, Pat Ferguson at the rear, Pete Jennings, Chris Stone.   (Click to see).
242. Thanks to Pete Bouch added the 14th picture taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants - Unknown Lady's back, Unknown face obscured, Al Pollock back, Pete Jarvis, Unknown back of head, Mick Ryan part head, Paddy Minnis, Kay Minnis.   (Click to see).
241. Thanks to Pete Bouch added the 13th picture taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants - Eric Sharp, Heather McIntyre, Chris Stone, Pete Jarvis, Unknown back, Pat King.   (Click to see).
240. Thanks to Pete Bouch added the 12th picture taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants - Chris Stone, Al Pollock .   (Click to see).
  Monday 29th May 2006
239. Thanks to Pete Bouch added the 11th picture taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants - Peter Jones, Unknown, Jo Ryan, Mick Ryan, Bill Maish.   (Click to see).
238. After consulting all shareholders in the return sent out with the calling notice for this year's AGM and investigating the availability of rooms, it is proposed to hold the Jever Steam Laundry 50th Anniversary Ladies Dining-In Night at the RAF Club, 1900 for 1930 on Saturday 3rd November 2007.
(NOTE 2007 not 2006).
   (Click to see for full details).
  Saturday 27th May 2006
237. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for September 1958.  At Sylt with whole wing, Ron Lund married, radar ranging problems, Bill Maish highest scorer 62% personal avg 42.5%, sqn avg 26.4%, Geoff Atherton OC 122 Wg led whole wing back to Jever, Watson and Booth arrived, Maish left.   (Click to see).
(Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
236. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for October 1958.  Millward left for FCS co., practice General Alert, Ex Sunbeam raids on UK, John Farley wedded in station church, Pete Jennings joined.   (Click to see).    (Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
  Thursday 25th May 2006
235. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for November 1958.  Extended leading edge and electric all flying tails being added to Hunters, Jarvis and Holliday arrived.   (Click to see).    (Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
234. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for December 1958.  Used ORP and Telebriefing, Tom Watson married in Schortens, last extended leading edge and electric flying tail aircraft received, bad weather, Battle Flight over Christmas.   (Click to see).    (Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
233. Thanks to Ed Tainton added more details and a link to the full story of these remarkable brothers Henry and Cyril Talalla.   (Click to see).
  Wednesday 24th May 2006
232. Thanks to Ed Tainton added a photo of Sgt "Jimmy" Cyril L F Talalla meets the Queen sometime in WWII.   (Click to see).
231. Thanks to Ed Tainton added a photo of Sgt "Jimmy" Cyril L F Talalla in front of his aircraft.   (Click to see).
230. Thanks to Ed Tainton added a photo of Sgt "Jimmy" Cyril L F Talalla in front of his Hurricane.   (Click to see).
229. Thanks to Ed Tainton added a photo of Sgt "Jimmy" Cyril L F Talalla joined 118 Sqn in Oct41 from Ceylon.   (Click to see).
228. Thanks to Ed Tainton added a photo of Sgt Cyril Talalla meeting the Queen during WWII to No 118 Sqn History.
(Click to see).
227. Thanks to Mick Ryan added details of excellent reference book Hawker Hunter Biography of a Thoroughbred by Frances K Mason paperback 1985 in the Books and Films Section.   (Click to see).
  Tuesday 23rd May 2006
227. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of Barrie Tonkinson working on his Sprite.   Under 4 Sqn there are 2 photos of Pete Jennings sitting in the car at the same time - early 1960.   (Click to see).
226. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of that man Pete Martin again!   Pete Jennings says that this was his room from the photo on the wall but he cannot remember what Pete Martin was doing shaving there.   (Click to see).
225. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of 4 Sqn Standard showing the eight battle honours.   (Click to see).
224. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo that may have been taken when Pete Jennings first arrived on 4 Sqn?   (Click to see).
223. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of some of 4 Sqn Hunter F.6s taxying out of the line.   The shadow of the tail of the Hunter ahead can be seen on the left.   Looks like Summer with short shadows?   The Hunter F.6 just leaving the line is U XJ637. Used in Battle Flight Scramble incident by Pete Jennings.   First flight by Hugh Mereweather on 3Jan57, then 2 Sqn followed by 229 OCU in 64 , RNAS Brawdy Oct76 finally TWU/234 Sqn as No. 30 77.   (Click to see).
  Monday 22nd May 2006
222. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of two of 4 Sqn Hunter F.6s taking off in formation. I think it is taking off and not landing as there is very little flap visible.   (Click to see).
221. Thanks to Pete Jennings added these photos which we suspect were taken at the final Squadron Dining out on disbandment in Dec60.   This is the right hand leg of the table and L to R: Mike Tyrrell, Brian Thornton, Andy Anderson, Jock Carnegie, Dougie Barr, Roy Booth.   (Click to see).
220. Thanks to Pete Jennings added these photographs which we suspect were taken at the final Squadron Dining out on disbandment in Dec60.   This is the top table and L to R: Nobby Hall, Charlie Hopkins, CO S/L Reggie Spiers, Unknown, Mike Tyrrell.   (Click to see).
219. Thanks to Pete Jennings added the following photographs which we suspect were taken at the final Squadron Dining out on disbandment in Dec60.   Note everyone has his silver tankard given on disbandment and all those present were on the squadron at the end.   This is the left leg of the table and L to R: Peter Martin, Tom Watson, Pete Jennings, Bob Holliday, Pete Jarvis.   (Click to see).
218. Thanks to Pete Jennings added the following photographs which we suspect were taken at the final Squadron Dining out on disbandment in Dec60.   This is Charlie Hopkins the Squadron Engineering Officer making a speech alongside Sqn Cdr, Sqn Ldr Reggie Spiers.   (Click to see).
217. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of an immaculate line-up of 4 Sqn and 93 Sqn Hunter F.6s   This must have been for an AOC's inspection as we never parked that neatly! - 10May60   (Click to see).
216. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of 7 Hunter F.6s of 4 Sqn start up together leaving the familiar AVPIN starter fuel cloud of blue smoke on a very wet day.   Viewed from 4 Sqn Ops Verandah with the alert loudspeakers on the end of the Hangar Tower.   The GCA radar over the top of the first Hunter, was positioned on this side of the airfield and this depended on which runway was in use 10 or 28.   (Click to see).
215. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of the old H Block Temporary Officers' Married Quarters on the far side of the airfield at the western end.   Each family occupied a wing of the H - about 1959.   (Click to see).
214. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of , well, this could have two captions 1. Caught short on Battle Flight standby or 2. Laying the dust in the hot Summer of 1959.   Perpetrator will not be revealed.   Hunter F.6 under risk from corrosion is W XG269 which was first flown by David Lockspeiser on 14Nov56 delivered to 4 Sqn 28Feb57 retired to 5 MU 12Feb61 finally transferred to the Jordanian Air Force as No 807 from Jun62 to Oct62.   (Click to see).
213. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of March past with No 4 Sqn Standard flying for the AOC AVM Paddy Crisham for his inspection on 10May60.   The Squadron is led by S/L Reggie Spiers and followed up by S/L Chris Wade leading No 2 Sqn with their Standard.   (Click to see).
212. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of working on Whiskey Walkers brand new Sunbeam Rapier which has refused to start at the back of the Officers Mess Dining Room.   After taking everything apart it was found to be a cracked distributor cap.
L to R: Dickie Millward, in boot, Unknown, Unknown, Whiskey Walker.   (Click to see).
211. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of another shot of Pete Jennings sitting in Barrie Tonkinson's Sprite sports car. - Early 1960.   (Click to see).
210. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of Pete Jennings sitting in Barrie Tonkinson's Sprite sports car whilst Barrie works under the bonnet. - Early 1960.   (Click to see).
  Sunday 21st May 2006
209. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of Charlie Hopkins, Margaret Hopkins, Whiskey Walker, Bugs Bendell (returning visitor), Dougie Barr kneeling, Kathleen Jennings, Pete Martin, Pat Farley.   Whiskey did not arrive until 25Aug59 so maybe pre-drinks before the Christmas Ball 1959.   (Click to see).
208. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of Pete Jennings standing in front of Hunter F.6 H XE548.   1st flown by Duncan Simpson 6Feb56, delivered to 4 Sqn 12Feb58 retired to 5MU 12Jun61 and finally converted to Rhodesian FR9.   This shot early 1959.   (Click to see).
207. Thanks to Pete Jennings added photo of Pete Martin in another frock for another party, he clearly had lovely legs, for an unknown Fancy Dress Mess Ball - I hope! - about 1959.   (Click to see).
  Friday 19th May 2006
206. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for January 59.  Lots of snow ploughing, Millward back from FCS course, FCS team visited Squadron, 4 gun firing into sea.   (Click to see).    (Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
  Wednesday 17th May 2006
205. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for February 59.  12 days no flying because of fog, exercised to Military Vigilance, practice Scarlet Alert, deployed to dispersals.   (Click to see).
(Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
204. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for March 59.  Mainly preparing for Sylt, brief on Hunter T.7, GCI now has IFF so many scrambles, new CO S/L Spiers welcomed, S/L McElhaw handed over and returned to UK, flew 10 Hunters to Sylt.   (Click to see).    (Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
203. Added yellow background bars to months when squadrons were at Sylt in the station and units timescale page.
(Click to see).
202. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for April 59.  At Sylt, 8 pilots to Gutersloh for Chief of Air Staff Address, 3 Sqns returned to Jever, Swift blocked runway with burst tyres.   (Click to see).
(Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
  Tuesday 16th May 2006
201. Thanks to the Graham Pitchfork and the Daily Telegraph added the obituary under 122 Wing personalities of Colonel Pierre Clostermann, French Air Force who was another famous and sometimes controversial member of 122 Wing in December 1944.   (Click to see).
  Monday 15th May 2006
200. Wonderful news, thanks to Sir Patrick Hine added Sir Patrick and Jill Hine to the list of those making their own way to the Jever visit this August.   Now a total of 57 attending   Still plenty of room on the coach.   (Click to see).
199. Thanks to the Graham Pitchfork and the Daily Telegraph added the obituary under 122 Wing personalities of Wing Commander "Bunny" Currant who was the original founder of 122 Wing in July 1942.   (Click to see).
198. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for May59.  Won Station 6-a-side soccer, formation flypast for Headmasters' visit, Dougie Barr arrived, Barry Dale left, AOC's inspection, Mike Tyrrell reserve low level aeros for 2TAF.   (Click to see)   (Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
  Sunday 14th May 2006
197. Thanks to Chris Stone added the last of 10 pictures taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants.   (Click to see).
196. Thanks to Chris Stone added the 9th of 10 pictures taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants.   (Click to see).
195. Thanks to Chris Stone added the 8th of 10 pictures taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants.   (Click to see).
194. Thanks to Chris Stone added the 7th of 10 pictures taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants.   (Click to see).
193. Thanks to Chris Stone added the 6th of 10 pictures taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants.   (Click to see).
192. Thanks to Chris Stone added the 5th of 10 pictures taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants.   (Click to see).
191. Thanks to Chris Stone added the 4th of 10 pictures taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants.   (Click to see).
190. Thanks to Chris Stone added the 3rd of 10 pictures taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants.   (Click to see).
189. Thanks to Chris Stone added the 2nd of 10 pictures taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants.   (Click to see).
  Saturday 13th May 2006
188. Thanks to Chris Stone added the first of 10 pictures taken at the 2006 AGM on 8th April 2006 at Serjeants.   (Click to see).
187. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for Jun59.  Exchange with French Air Force at Dijon, Jennings injured his leg, Tyrrell gave low level aeros display for Anglo-German Open Day, Hall attended RCAF Escape & Evasion Course, helped out 93 Sqn who were short of a/c for Battle Flight   (Click to see)   (Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
  Friday 12th May 2006
186. Thanks to James Robinson added names to one of the attic party photos.   Can anyone put names to the remaining unknowns?    (Click to see).
185. Thanks to John Cater added John Cater and partner Pamela Lowe Jever trip.   They will be making their own way but staying at the Valois.   (Click to see).
  Thursday 11th May 2006
184. Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added database picture of Wilf Crutchley who is organising the 118 Sqn reunion in Coventry.
(Click to see).
183. Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added database entry for Wg Cdr John Freeborn 118 Sqn in WWII.   (Click to see).
182. Thanks to James Robinson added names to photos.   Can anyone put names to the remaining unknowns?
(Click to see and Click to see and Click to see).
181. Thanks to Ken Senar added more detail about how Ken Senar builds his meccano replicas and brief on his next project a 1/6th scale Vampire FB.5.   (Click to see).
180. Thanks to James Robinson added a photo of it looks as though someone is expecting rain at the 118 Sqn Barrack Block attic party - Christmas 1954.   Can anyone put names to the faces?   (Click to see).
179. Thanks to James Robinson added a photo of the Bar at the 118 Sqn Barrack Block attic party - Christmas 1954.   Can anyone put names to the faces?   (Click to see).
178. Thanks to James Robinson added a photo of the 118 Sqn Barrack Block attic party at Fassberg with wives Fassberg - Christmas 1954.   Can anyone put names to the faces?   (Click to see).
177. Thanks to James Robinson added a photo of the 118 Sqn Barrack Block attic party at Fassberg with wives Fassberg - Christmas 1954.   Can anyone put names to the faces?   (Click to see).
176. Thanks to James Robinson added a photo of the 118 Sqn Barrack Block attic party Fassberg.   CO Arthur Asker has just cut the Xmas cake - Christmas 1953.   Can anyone put names to the faces?   (Click to see).
175. Thanks to James Robinson added a photo of the 118 Sqn Barrack Block at Fassberg where the party in the attic mentioned in the previous photograph occurred.   (Click to see).
174. Thanks to James Robinson added a photo of Wanted Poster for 118 Sqn CO Dangerous Dan McGibbs.   Every Christmas at Fassberg each airmens quarters was given the opportunity to decorate the attic in the block as a theme and was then entered in the station competition, this particular year, 1954, it was done as a wild west saloon hence Mr. Gibbs was a wanted man.   We were allowed to have alcohol there and the Officers and N.C.O.s were invited on Christmas eve.
(Click to see).
  Wednesday 10th May 2006
173. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for Jul59.  Gerry Eades and Ron Lund left, Brian Thornton arrived, Flying Wing won Station Sports (photo added), achieved monthly hrs target for 1st time since May58.   (Click to see)   (Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
172. Thanks to the RAF Museum Hendon added 4 Sqn F540 for Aug59.  Operated from dispersals for month, DME trial, 16 aircraft low level strike, Tony Boyle left, John Walker arrived, achieved monthly target, 8 Hunter formation shot for 4 Sqn Christmas card.   (Click to see)   (Click to see progress with transcribing F540s).
  Tuesday 9th May 2006
171. Thanks to Ed Tainton added a story of the making of the WWII film about the making of the Spitfire - "First of the Few". I have inserted it in the appropriate part of Andrew Thomas's History of 118 Sqn crediting the excerpt to Ed Tainton.   (Click to see).
170. Thanks to James Robinson added a photo of No 118 Sqn Hunter F4 Q WT741 Jever 1955 - some time after 30Apr55.
(Click to see).
169. Thanks to Ernie Lack added a short history of George Beaton.   (Click to see).
  Monday 8th May 2006
168. Thanks to Ken Senar added a Flying view of Ken Senar's mecanno Sabre.   Unfortunately the CAA would not give it a licence.   (Click to see).
167. Thanks to Ken Senar added a photo of Tail view of Ken Senar's mecanno Sabre.   (Click to see).
166. Thanks to Ken Senar added a photo of Rear quarter view of Ken Senar's mecanno Sabre.   (Click to see).
165. Thanks to Ken Senar added a photo of the Cockpit of Ken Senar's mecanno Sabre.   The ejection seat has been slid out to better show the controls.   (Click to see).
164. Thanks to Ken Senar added a Full wing span photo of Ken Senar's extraordinary mecanno Sabre.   He built this to exactly 1/6th scale.  Its dimensions were Wing Span 6ft; Length 6ft Height 2ft 6ins; weight 112 lb.   (Click to see).
163. Thanks to Ken Senar added a photo of Ken Senar's extraordinary mecanno Sabre.   He built this to exactly 1/6th scale.  Its dimensions were Wing Span 6ft; Length 6ft Height 2ft 6ins; weight 112 lb.   (Click to see).
162. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added credit to the Roger Lycett-Smith who gave us all the names in the 98 Sqn photo.   Apparently they were written on the photograph.   (Click to see).
  Sunday 7th May 2006
161. Thanks to Ed Tainton added a photo of 118 Sqn pilots at Warmwell, Dorset in Feb 1943.   Also added it to the 118 Sqn History.   (Click to see).
160. As Agony Uncle for the Jever Steam Laundry Web Site I occasionally have to mediate in long running disputes between shareholders. I thought it best to hold these in the open and welcome comment from other shareholders. This first dispute is certainly long running - 47 years - and concerns a cuckoo clock whose value is one of the issues.   Welcome to the first round of Jennings versus King.   (Click to see).
159. Thanks to Geoff Millward added Geoff Millward, Dickie Millward's brother, to the database.   (Click to see).
158. Have completed the usual annual analysis of the contents of the databases. We have gained 86 entries in the last 16 months and lost 16 due to deaths - net gain of 70 - about 1 new entry a week.   I have also updated the summary that appears at the top of all the current databases.   (Click to see).
  Saturday 6th May 2006
157. Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added a wonderful biography of AVM Paddy Harbison, who is still alive and well in the USA.   Must be one of our oldest shareholders from 118 Sqn.   (Click to see).
  Friday 5th May 2006
156. Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added Margaret Gray's name to the WWII Sqn photograph taken when deployed to Tangmere as she donated the picture.   (Click to see).
155. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added all the Airmen's names and trades to the 98 Sqn photograph taken in 1956.   Eddie is getting me the name of the Ex-98 Sqn airman with the amazing memory.   (Click to see).
154. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a database photo of:
1. Bob Daniels
2. Fred Dawson
3. Dickie Dower
4. Sandy Findley
5. Jim Grover
6. Mitch Shearer
(Click to name see).
153. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added 26 new names to 122 Wg Dec55 photograph.   (Click to see).
  Thursday 4th May 2006
152. Thanks to Mervyn Hodson added new contact details for Bill Sheppard 2 Sqn.   (Click to see).
151. NB: Now that we have reached the minimum numbers for the Jever Coach Trip, I, my bank manager, has had to pay £600 deposit, and he would like some of it back to balance his books.   So £30 each from those on the coach party, who have not already paid, to "MAF & JS RYAN" - pleeze.   Far End, Chipstead Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2RG.   (Click to see).
150. Thanks to Geoff Millward added the sad news that his brother Dickie Millward, 4 Sqn Flt Cdr had died in 1987 at the age of only 54.   Geoff has provided an excellent full story of Dickie's life and I have added it under his entry now in sharepast.   (Click to see).
  Tuesday 2nd May 2006
149. Thanks to Ronald Stock added a photo of an interesting travel control document and the story behind it from the early days after WWII - 1Oct45.   (Click to see).
148. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Corgi Model Sabre in No 112 Sqn colours.   (Click to see).
147. Thanks to Mervyn Hodson added a photo of 111 Sqn Formation Aeros Team taxying at Jever.   Probably before or after Jever Open Day 12May58?   (Click to see).
146. Thanks to Mervyn Hodson added a shot from visiting Dakota supporting a Danish F-84F Squadron visit, if over Jever, very difficult to spot?   (Click to see).
145. Thanks to Mervyn Hodson added a photo of 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?   (Click to see).
144. Thanks to Mervyn Hodson added a photo of 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.   (Click to see).
143. Thanks to Mervyn Hodson added a photo of Swift FR.5 N XD927 taxying at Jever - 1958.   (Click to see).
142. Thanks to Mervyn Hodson added a photo of 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.   (Click to see).
141. Thanks to Mervyn Hodson added a photo of 2 Sqn Swift taxying in the snow - Winter 60/61?   (Click to see).
140. Thanks to Mervyn Hodson added a photo of 2 Sqn Pilots on a Swift - about mid-61.   (Click to see).
139. Thanks to Trevor Pailing received the sad news that Tony Leedham, talented pianist in the Jever Station Jazz Band around 54, went on to play at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London, died of cancer in March 2004.   (Click to see).
138. Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added a photo of 118 Sqn while deployed to Tangmere for the Dieppe Raid - Aug 1943.
(Click to see).
137. Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added a photo of 118 Sqn while deployed to Tangmere for the Dieppe Raid - Aug 1943 to the 118 Sqn History.   (Click to see).
  Monday 1st May 2006
136. Thanks to Wilf Crutchley displayed all the details for the up-coming No 118 Sqn Reunion 27/28Sep06 in Coventry.
(Click to see).
135. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added 14 more names to photo of 122 Wg - Dec55.   (Click to see).
134. Thanks to Curly Hirst and Eddie McCullagh added more names to photo of Curly Hirst's Wedding - Mar67 at CFS.   Also updated Curly's latest contact details.   (Click to see).
133. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Hunter Squadron Commanders taken at Chivenor - 9Oct99.   This wonderful photo is the last of Dougie's album of 88 photos. Puts 98 Sqn way ahead on photograph count!   (Click to see).
132. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Curly Hirst's Wedding - About 57 at CFS?   (Click to see).
131. Thanks to Sarah Higgins added details of her Father, Pete Langstone's career.   (Click to see).
  Sunday 30th April 2006
130. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a database photo of:
1. Bill Sykes
2. Harry Harrington
3. Jack Sing
4. Chappy Chapman
(Click to name see).
129. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of 122 Wing - Early Dec55 (Date estimated from Tom Prickett who handed over to Sid Hughes on 1Dec55, Dougie Adamson and his predecessor John Smith-Carington both on the photograph and they handed over 98 in Dec55 and Norman Buddin who did not take over 118 until Jan56 but is on this photograph.   Looks like a rainy day on the back patio of the Officers' Mess so I guess it was a farewell photograph for the end of Tom Prickett's period as Station Commander.     Can anyone identify more names or have a dated version of this photo?   (Click to see).
  Friday 28th April 2006
128. Thanks to Eddie McCullagh added some more names to the aircrew and groundcrew photograph taken sometime in 56.   (Click to see).
127. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of 30 years on!   Dougie Adamson, Be Be Sharman and Bodger Edwards on Dougie's Farm at Orwell - Summer 1987.   (Click to see).
126. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Gerry Shipley 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
125. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Mutt Summers 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
124. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Roger Shaw 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).   [Reached 2,000 pages on the site].
  Thursday 27th April 2006
123. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Pete Barrow on 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
122. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Dave Todman 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
121. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Pete Sanderson 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
120. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Neville Whittaker 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
119. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Dai Rastall 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
118. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Eddy McCullagh 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
117 Thanks to Erne Lack added his life story.   (Click to see).
116. Thanks to Erne Lack added a story about Gp Capt Powell-Sheddon.   (Click to see).
115. Thanks to Erne Lack added Erne and Elizabeth Lack joining us for the visit to Jever making their own way from their home in Hanover.   (Click to see).
114. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Andy McNae 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
  Wednesday 26th April 2006
113. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Dave Young Celebrating in the cockpit 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
112. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Dave Brunger 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
111. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Very young looking Pete Maillard 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
110. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Paddy Hipperson in front of the Hangar 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
109. Thanks to Sarah Higgins sadly added details of the death of her father, Pete Langstone 4 Sqn in a Pilatus Turbo-Porter crash in Libya in 1971.   Pete's wife lives in Sevenoaks and Sarah lives in Chatham.   She has kindly offered copies of his photographs and memorabilia.   I will be contacting them both in due course.   In the meantime, Sarah would love to hear from anyone who has memories of her father.   E-mail: spikerooni@hotmail.com .   (Click to see).
108. Thanks to Pete Raeburn added Pete Raeburn's latest contact details to the database.   (Click to see).
  Tuesday 25th April 2006
107. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Ted Bywater sitting astride a Hunter 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
106. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Don Riley with bowler hat 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
105. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Curly Hirst 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
104. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Bodger Edwards with Elspeth 98 Sqn mascot.   (Click to see).
103. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Sven Lampell on exchange with 98 Sqn for 6 months from Swedish Air Force.   (Click to see).
102. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Ian Weston with the key to the Hangar Door 98 Sqn.   Does anyone remember what this was awarded for?   (Click to see).
101. Thanks to Gerry Shipley corrected member of 98 Sqn winning cricket team Summer 56 - Andy McNae not Mutt Summers.   (Click to see).
100. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added Photo of Ian Weston with the key to the Hangar Door 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
  Monday 24th April 2006
99. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added Photo of Olaf Bergh on 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
98. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added Photo of John de Severne 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
97. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added Photo of Alan Lethbridge A Flt Cdr 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
96. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added Original Photo of 98 Sqn CO Sqn Ldr Dougie Adamson Standing by a Hunter F.4 with the City of Derby Coat of Arms - Sep56.   (Click to see).
95. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of OC 98 Sqn Dougie Adamson and OC 118 Sqn Norman Buddin - about mid-57?.   (Click to see).
94. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of CO 98 Sqn Dougie Adamson with a moustache.   These were often grown as a competition when detached for a month to APC at Sylt - Maybe Summer56?   (Click to see).
93. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of 98 Sqn Winners of the Jever Inter-Squadron Cricket Cup for Summer 56.
(Click to see).
92. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added another shot of We are British and we ARE enjoying the Open Air Picnic! - 98 Sqn Picnic at Dangast, on Easter weekend around 21Apr57.   (Click to see).
91. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added another shot of the 98 Sqn Picnic at Dangast, SE corner of Jade Basin on Easter weekend around 21Apr57.   (Click to see).
  Sunday 23rd April 2006
90. Thanks to Eric Pigdon made a final correction to Cresta Run Winter Ball.   Eric linked it up with the invitation for 24Feb56.   (Click to see).
89. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Unknown Course in UK at "Higher Education Centre".   Happens to have 3 from Jever, anyone know anymore names even if they are not from Jever? - or better still where and what was the course?   (Click to see).
88. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Pete and Girda Maillard's Wedding at Jever - Early 56.   (Click to see).
87. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a database photo of Wg Cdr V Woodward OC 122 Wg.   (Click to see).
86. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of 93 Sqn Shipwreck Party - After Dec56.   (Click to see).
85. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Sycamore Air Sea Rescue lifting either Paddy Hipperson or Andy NcNae from their dinghy - Feb57.   (Click to see).
84. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of 98 Sqn Boss S/L Dougie Adamson getting the water out of his dinghy - Feb57.   (Click to see).
83. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of 98 Sqn Boss S/L Dougie Adamson making further progress getting in to his dinghy - Feb57.   (Click to see).
82. Thanks to Eric Pigdon identified that the Winter Ball Cresta run pictures were for Dec 56 not 57.   "Abandoned Earl" was wheeled away on departure on 9May57 (click to see) so he could not have been at a Ball Dec57 - must be 56.   (Click to see).
81. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added 6 names to Wing Party picture.   (Click to see).
80. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added 4 names to Car Race picture.   (Click to see).
79. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Roy Garthwaite's name to Car Race picture.   (Click to see).
78. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Bowler Hat and Furled Umbrella hanging on the Pitot Head whilst groundcrew retrieve the pilots luggage on arrival at Sylt - Feb57.   (Click to see).
77. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of 98 Sqn Hunter F.4s lined up at Sylt - Feb57.   (Click to see).
  Saturday 22nd April 2006
76. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of 98 Sqn Hunter F.4 WW653.   (Click to see).
75. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of 98 Sqn Hunter F.4 Line-up at Sylt - Feb57.   (Click to see).
74. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of 98 Sqn Visit to Derby to receive Freedom of the City CO Dougie Adamson presenting Sqn Plaque to Chairman of Derby RAFA - Sep56.   (Click to see).
73. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Party Celebrating the Affiliation of the town of Derby to 98 Sqn - Sep56.
(Click to see).
72. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Affiliation to town of Derby by 98 Sqn - Sep56.   (Click to see).
71. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of 24 Hunter Flypast on the Disbandment of 98 Sqn - July57.   (Click to see).
70. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of 98 Sqn CO Dougie Adamson having just landed from dropping leaflets announcing the disbandment of the Squadron, over 2TAF airfields, including 2TAF HQ.   (Click to see).
69. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Probably the same Hunter F.4 that was photographed inverted over Wilhelmshaven flown by Dougie Adamson - Early 56.   (Click to see).
68. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Alan Lethbridge, Bush Barrey and Dougie Adamson with attendant Sycamore presumably waiting for Dougie's death defying leap - Early 56.   (Click to see).
  Friday 21st April 2006
67. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Car Race in progress. - About 57.   (Click to see).
66. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Hammer West organising Car Racing in the Dispersals in the Woods at Jever - Early 56.   (Click to see).
65. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Car Racing in the Dispersals in the Woods at Jever - Early 56.   (Click to see).
64. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Original Board of Governors of Jever Steam Laundry - about 1957.   Hammer West in bed with Flu'.   (Click to see).
63. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Paddy, Earl of Bandon (also known as the "Abandoned Earl") AOC, and the Station Commander's wife Elizabeth Hughes on the Cresta Run which ran from the Minstrels' Gallery down to the main Ante-room at the Jever Officers' Mess Winter Ball - Dec57.   (Click to see).
62. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Station Commander Gp Capt Sid Hughes and Elizabeth Hughes at the Jever Officers' Mess Winter Ball - Dec57.   (Click to see).
61. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Buster" Adamson having successfully tested his dry suit in the North Sea at Sylt - Feb57?   (Click to see).
  Thursday 20th April 2006
60. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of "Buster" Adamson on the way to testing his new diving dry suit on the local ice floes at Sylt.   The Sycamore that he was in experienced a "collective pitch" failure and ended up axle deep in mud - Feb57?
(Click to see).
59. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Bella and Visiting Doctor - Lindsay, Dougie Adamson and Maureen - Dancing at the Winter Ball 1956.   (Click to see).
58. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of Visiting Doctor - Lindsay, Bella, Maureen and Dougie Adamson - Winter Ball 1956.   (Click to see).
57. Thanks to Dickie Barraclough added Dickie Barraclough to those going to Jever on the coach this August 2006.
(Click to see).
56. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added photo of 98 Sqn Bowler Hats and Rolled Umbrellas - Early56.   (Click to see).
  Wednesday 19th April 2006
55. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added more names to photo of Mess Party for 122 Wing, 4, 93, 98 and 118 Sqns - Jan-Mar56.   (Click to see).
54. Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a 3 more names to photo of 98 Sqn Party at the "Damage Inn" - Jan56.   (Click to see).
  Tuesday 18th April 2006
53. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of 98 Sqn Party at the "Damage Inn" - Jan56.   (Click to see).
52. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Newspaper Cuttings of 98 Sqn Visit to Derby to be Adopted - Sep56.
(Click to see).
  Monday 17th April 2006
51. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of 98 Sqn Visit to Derby to be Adopted by the City - Sep56.   (Click to see).
50. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of a Mess Party for 122 Wing, 4, 93, 98 and 118 Sqns - Jan-Mar56.
(Click to see).
49. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a mug shot for Roger Shore 98 Sqn.   (Click to see).
48. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of 98 Sqn mob at Jever Mess Guest Night - Jan56.   (Click to see).
47. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of Jever Mess Guest Night.   Don Riley, Station Commander Tom Prickett and Dougie Adamson- Jan56.   (Click to see).
46. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of 98 Sqn pilots and groundcrew - Early56.   (Click to see).
45. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of 98 Sqn CO, Sqn Ldr Dougie Adamson leaving Sylt for an attempt on a world record - Early56.   (Click to see).
44. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of an article in "Flight Comment" 2TAF flight safety magazine about 98 Sqn CO, Sqn Ldr Dougie Adamson attempting a world record - Early56.   (Click to see).
43. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of an article in "Flight Comment" 2TAF flight safety magazine about 98 Sqn Hand over of Cos, Sqn Ldr Dougie Adamson receiving model Hunter from the outgoing CO Sqn Ldr John Smith-Carington - 12Dec55.   (Click to see).
  Sunday 16th April 2006
42. Thanks to Dougie Adamson added a photo of 98 Sqn Hand over of Cos, Sqn Ldr Dougie Adamson receiving model Hunter from the outgoing CO Sqn Ldr John Smith-Carington - 12Dec55.   (Click to see).
41. Thanks to RAF Museum Hendon added Page 111 Illustrations index from the Pilots Notes for the Hunter F. Mk.6.
(Click to see).
40. Thanks to Gerry Shipley corrected the name Roger Shaw to Roger Shore in Unknown 98 Sqn Event 1957.   In fact dropped the entry for Roger Shaw 98 Sqn as I had no references to this spelling and all the 98 Sqn references were to Roger Shore.   (Click to see).
  Friday 14th April 2006
39. NB: We have made it - our numbers for the coach are now the minimum of 20 with a further 20 making their own way there!!!    Full details on the site.   If we manage to get 25 the price per head will come down from £315 to £290 - so anyone not yet signed up - now is your chance!.   (Click to see).
  Thursday 13th April 2006
38. Thanks to Dougie Adamson who has loaned me his album with 88 photographs, added photo of 98 Sqn Hunter F.4 O WW658 flown by the CO, Sqn Ldr Dougie Adamson inverted over Wilhelmshaven - early 1956.   (Click to see).
  Wednesday 12th April 2006
37 Assuming that we get one more for the coach party for August 2006, I have negotiated with the Coach Company several small changes:

1. Cost goes up in steps not per person so 20-24 is £315 per head; 25-29 £290 per head and 30+ £265 per head. So if we reach 20 it will be £315 per head.   If this is too much for someone who signed up for £265 per head then please contact me.
2. No one has asked for half board and if we were to offer this, everyone would have to take half board.  So I am withdrawing this extra.
3. We are investigating how close we can get the large coach to my house where most people leaving from Sevenoaks will be leaving their cars.  Hopefully it will be a short walk from my house and then I need not organise extra transport to the station.  I will make arrangements for those being dropped off by car or who are arriving by train at the Station.
4. No one has asked to join at Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock, so unless there is a change we may drop this and might leave from Sevenoaks 15 mins later.
   We are now only 1 short of the minimum of 20 for the coach.   Decision time in ONE DAY!   (Click to see).
  Tuesday 11th April 2006
36 Thanks to Eric McFee added one more to coach party for August 2006.   We are now only 1 short of the minimum of 20 for the coach.   Decision time in TWO DAYS!   (Click to see).
35 Added latest changes to Jever party. Two off the coach and three on to the "making their own way" party. Now 2 more on the coach.   We are still 2 short of the minimum of 20 for the coach.   Decision time in TWO DAYS!   (Click to see).
  Sunday 9th April 2006
34 The coach company is doing its best to help us over the lack of 30 passengers for Jever this August.  Skinner's Coaches have agreed to give us the same 48 seater coach with coffee bar and toilet on board but will have to increase the price per head if we only make 20 passengers when it will have to be £315 per head.   This you will still find is very competitive with finding a ferry and four nights in a 4* hotels.   The price will come down as our numbers approach 30 when it will be back at £265   (Click to see).
33. After a very successful AGM last night at which we saw many old faces, who have not attended for a while, I have now posted the date for next year's 50th Anniversary AGM maximum attendance required!.   (Click to see).
  Saturday 8th April 2006
32. Loaded the latest version of the web site loading rate.   (Click to see).
  Thursday 6th April 2006
31. Thanks to Tom Balfour added more names to Photo of Friends on the Course at Pembrey Gillie Gray, Jeff Couch, John Macknish, Tom Balfour and Brian Conway - July 1953.   (Click to see).
  Wednesday 5th April 2006
30. Thanks to RAF Museum Hendon added Page 110 Take-off distances from the Pilots Notes for the Hunter F. Mk.6.
(Click to see).
29. Thanks to RAF Museum Hendon added Page 109 Fuel Consumption with 2x100 gallon drop tanks from the Pilots Notes for the Hunter F. Mk.6.   (Click to see).
28. Thanks to RAF Museum Hendon added Page 108 Fuel Consumption Clean Aircraft from the Pilots Notes for the Hunter F. Mk.6.   (Click to see).
27. Thanks to Ron Gray added Photo of Friends on the Course at Pembrey - July 1953.   (Click to see).
26. Thanks to Ron Gray added Photo of Tom and Jean Balfour at the Summer Ball 1955.   (Click to see).
25. Thanks to Ron Gray added Photo of David Balfour 1955.   (Click to see).
24. Thanks to Ron Gray added Photo of David and Jean Balfour 1955.   (Click to see).
  Tuesday 4th April 2006
23. Thanks to Ron Gray added Photo of Ron Gray (4 Sqn) and Unknown Lady at Tom and Jean Balfour's (93 Sqn) Wedding 11Jul53.   (Click to see).
22. Thanks to Ron Gray added Photo of 4 Sqn Christmas Party at Jever 25Dec54.   (Click to see).
21. Thanks to Ron Gray added Photo of 4 Sqn Pilots at Sylt October 1953.   (Click to see).
  Monday 3rd April 2006
20. Thanks to Dick Haynes added Dick and Petronella Haynes, Airfield Construction Branch to coach visit to Jever Aug06.
(Click to see).
19. Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Ron Gray with his movie camera - Sylt Jan55.   (Click to see).
18. Thanks to Ron Gray added another picture of Pre-Sylt 4 Sqn Pilots in So'westers - 13May55.   (Click to see).
17. Thanks to Ron Gray added the story of 4 Sqns Land Yacht Built at Sylt Jun55(?)   (Click to see).
16. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of "De Boys ob de Fourth Persoot Sabre Squadron".   4 Sqn Pilots Sylt May-June 1955.   (Click to see).
  Sunday 2nd April 2006
15. Thanks to Ron Gray revised the story of his Sabre collision with a threshold bank at Sylt 16May 1955 including adding a picture of the aircraft.   (Click to see).
14. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Supper laid out in the Officers' Mess Dining Room for the Summer Ball at Jever July 1955.   (Click to see).
13. Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Summer Ball at Jever July 1955.   I have provided an index of the 25 recognisable dancers.   Can anyone supply names?   (Click to see).
  Friday 31st March 2006
12. Thanks to Ron Gray added a fuller explanation of what happened to John Jack when he stalled downwind into the woods on 8Jul54.   (Click to see).
11. Thanks to Ron Gray added a fuller explanation of what happened to Ken Richardson when he crashed vertically into the sea off Sylt 8Oct55.   (Click to see).
10. Thanks to Ron Gray added a fuller explanation of what happened when Tex Williams crashed at Oldenburg Oct55.
(Click to see).
9. Thanks to Ron Gray added a fuller explanation of what happened when he landed on the Autobahn.   (Click to see).
8. Thanks to Ron Gray added a Fourth 4 Sqn Story of when he hit a bank at the short runway threshold landing in a Sabre at Sylt.   (Click to see).
7. Thanks to Ron Gray who supplied several pages of detailed notes (21Mar06), added information from Ron to the following entries:
Brian Watson   (Click to names to see)
Derek Stacey
Tom Balfour
Dickie Ball
George Beaton
Dougie Bliss
Chas Boyack
Les Bradley
Dougie Bridson
Dave Clayton
Brian Conway
Alan Armitage
Danny Daniels
Sam D'Arcy
Snowy Ewens.  Learnt that he died in Meteor T.7 asymmetric crash at Leconfield.
Ginger Friend
Norman Giffin
Pete Gilpin
Ken Goodwin
Gillie Gray
Ron Gray
Black Hannah
Dave Harper
Ian Madelin
Ken Senar
Bill Simms
Bob Smith
Pete Smith
Tony Vasey
PGK Williamson
  Sunday 26th March 2006
6. Thanks to David Anderson learnt of the sad news of the passing of his father, Andie W.R.R. Anderson of 4 Sqn (Mar59-Dec60).   Andie died at Ponteland near Newcastle in July 1991.   Maureen his wife is still in touch with other 14 Sqn pilots.   (Click to see)
  Friday 24th March 2006
5. Archived the 2nd year's "Latest" and started this, the 3rd year, from 21st March 2006.   Also renumbered all previous entries and in future numbering will be increasing from the bottom up to simplify keeping track of growth rate.   Added a graph showing the rate at which I have been putting up items on the site for the last two years.   This is accessible from the bottom line in the heading above.   (Click to see)
  Tuesday 21st March 2006
4. Thanks to Eric Hall who has re-established contact and now lives in Washington State near Seattle, learnt of the sad death of Tom Ashwood from cancer in Dec04.   Tom joined TWA then American Airlines with Nobby.   Jean still lives in Pennsylvania.   (Click to see)
3. Thanks to Tony Bennett added a photo of Tony Bennett, Dave Norman and Tommy Platt relaxing at Ahlhorn during a 93 Sqn detachment there in March 1954.   (Click to see)
2. Thanks to Ted Bywater added Ted and Brigitte Bywater who are making their own way to Jever in August 2006.
(Click to see)
1. To make easier for those making their own way to Jever in August 2006 I have added the three hotel web sites.
(Click to see)