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Thursday 20th March 2008 |
1344 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Appendix E Night Flying for Recoveries Page 6 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 19th March 2008 |
1343 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added the last photo 39. of his excellent series showing last but not least - the photographer himself, Eric Pigdon with Jo Ryan and Chris Stone. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1342 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 38. of Jo and Mick Ryan.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1341 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 37. of Toni Stone, Chris Stone and Jo Ryan.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1340 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 36. of Pete Jones, Al Gleadon and Pete Hunwick protesting at having to buy a round!R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1339 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 35. of Pete Jennings, our President Pat King and Mike Tyrrell.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1338 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 34. of, in the background Pete Jennings and our President Pat King, foreground Danny Lavender.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1337 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 33. of Tim McElhaw, Peter Jones, Al Gleadon, Pete Hunwick and Dickie Barraclough.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1336 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 32. of Hilary Tyrrell and Helen Hymans.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1335 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 31. of Pat Ferguson, Fergie Ferguson, Audrey King, Al Pollock and Bill Maish.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1334 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 30. of Brian Dunbar and Johnny Macknish.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1333 |
As a result of the survey sent out with the calling notice for this year's AGM, by almost unanimous agreement we are moving the 2009 AGM to the RAF Club and holding it on Saturday 25th April 2009. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 18th March 2008 |
1332 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 29. of Fred Butcher and Henry Chambers.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1331 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 28. of Toni Stone, Heather McIntyre and basking in their reflected beauty, Mick Ryan.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1330 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 27. of Chris Stone, Jo Ryan and Barrie Tonkinson.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1329 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 26. of Shirley Maish and Babs Butcher.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1328 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 25. of Joy and Henry Chambers.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1327 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 24. of Babs Butcher and Joy Chambers.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1326 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 23. of Dickie Barraclough and Eric Sharp.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1325 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 22. of Pete Hunwick and Tommy Thompson.R AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Monay 17th March 2008 |
1324 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 21. of Roger Hymans and Al Gleadon. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1323 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 20. of Roger Hymans and Brian Dunbar. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1322 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 19. of Roger Hymans. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1321 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 18. of a surprised Pete Jennings, on the left, receiving the Golden Share for 2008 from the President Pat King. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1320 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 17. Honest Brian, Pat will stop talking sometime - Brian Dunbar. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1319 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 16. of Danny Lavender, Al Pollock, Pat Ferguson, Trish Pollock and Audrey King. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1318 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 15. of Eric Sharp and Helen Hymans. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1317 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 14. of Pete Jennings, totally unaware of what is about to hit him, Hilary Tyrrell and Mike Tyrrell. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1316 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 13. of another new attendee, Brian Dunbar. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1315 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 12. of Pat King our new President - in full flood. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1314 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 11. of Bill Maish and Pete Hunwick. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1313 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 10. of Pat King during a pause in his address as our new President. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1312 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 9. of Pat King giving his address as our new President. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1311 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 8. of Bill Maish partly hidden, Mick Ryan, announcing Pat King as our new President, and Pete Hunwick. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1310 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 7. of Danny Lavender, Al Pollock, Trish Pollock back and Mick Ryan standing. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 16th March 2008 |
1309 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 6. of Shirley Maish, Bill Maish, Peter Hunwick and Tommy Thompson. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1308 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 5. of Al Gleadon, Peter Jones, Dickie Barraclough and Shirley Maish. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1307 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 4. of Chris Stone, Jo Ryan and Barrie Tonkinson. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1306 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 3. of Barrie Tonkinson, Toni Stone and Heather McIntyre. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1305 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo 2. of Tim McElhaw, Chris Stone Jo Ryan and Barrie Tonkinson. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1304 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added first photo of last night's AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse with Peter Jones, Johnny Macknish and Jo Ryan. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 14th March 2008 |
1303 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Appendix D QGH/GCA for Recoveries Page 5 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1302 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Appendix C Tactical QGH for Recoveries Page 4 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1301 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Maximum all-up weights, G limitations and Aircraft approach limitations page 31 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 13th March 2008 |
1300 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added LIMITATIONS, Engine limitations-Goblin 3 and Flying limitations page 30 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 12th March 2008 |
1299 |
Thanks to John Macknish added a photo of Target Towing Meteor 8s at Sylt - Jun55. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1298 |
Thanks to John Macknish added a photo of 93 Sqn Sabre F.4 S XB013 - 10Mar55. XB913 arrived on 93 Sqn on from 3 Sqn on Fri 30Apr54. It had a Cat 3 accident on 22Aug55 when Fg.Off. Bell hit a bird in the circuit and the aircraft required a fin change. It was finally retired on Wed 21Mar56. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1297 |
Updated the Golden Share Winners List. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 11th March 2008 |
1296 |
Thanks to John Macknish added a photo of a proud Fg Off Johnny Macknish standing in front of his own 93 Sqn Sabre F.4 S XB913 - 10Mar55. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1295 |
Thanks to James Butler added a story of refuelling USAF Thunderstreak in Station Flight. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1294 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a Video showing G002 clip from Ron Gray's film. The Fairey Gannet, maybe a T.4, does a flypast. [Backlog up to 17Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 10th March 2008 |
1293 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Appendix B Tactical Snake Descent for Recoveries Page 3 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 17Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1292 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Appendix A Clear Weather Descent for Recoveries Page 2 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 17Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1291 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added RP firing and bomb release page 29 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 17Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1290 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added GGS Emergency lowering, G45 camera, Gun firing, RP firing and bomb release page 28 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 17Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1289 |
Thanks to Carole Tinsley added details of her father, Chief Tech Frank Gledhill, playing parts in Jever Drama Club productions. [Backlog up to 17Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
1288 |
Thanks to Sabrina added the menu for the next AGM on Saturday 15th March 2008. Also the news that The Horse will be showing the England v Ireland 6 Nations Rugby match from 1500 to 1630 on Saturday afternoon. [Backlog up to 14Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 9th March 2008 |
1287 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a Video showing G001 clip from Ron Gray's film. In the opening title is a reference to Fg. Off Dave Clayton who was posted from 4 Sqn to RAE Farnborough. He hosted Tony Pearce and Ron Gray at the 1955 show and they had a ride in a loaned C117, with Dave as second dickey, along with the Movitone film crew. Ron was sat in between the tripod legs of their camera, attached to the C117 with a 'monkey line' and got some quite good shots. In this clip is the Spitfire Memorial presented by Supermarine, in the garden of the Officer's Mess, Farnborough. Then a flypast by the Airspeed Ambassador. [Backlog up to 12Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
1286 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Index page for Recoveries Appendices for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1285 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Heading page for Recoveries for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1284 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added OPERATIONAL CONTROLS, Radar controls, Radio controls, Gyro ginsight Mk. 5 page 27 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1283 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Seat adjustment and lean-forward release, Manual override D-ring, Ripcord D-ring, Leg restraining straps and adjusting controls, Normal operation of the seat page 26 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 7th March 2008 |
1282 |
Updated Loading Rate files - close call on whether we added more items this year (4th Year) than last/ (Backlog 12Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1281 |
Thanks to Bob Plattt added photo of Bob Platt climbing aboard a 14 Squadron Hunter during their stay at RAF Jever in 1961 while Gutersloh Runway was improved for Jet Trooping. (Backlog 12Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1280 |
Thanks to Bob Plattt added Bob Platt's German Blood Donor Card from his time on 14 Sqn in 1962. (Backlog 12Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 6th March 2008 |
1279 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added Visual Approach and Departure Procedures for Jets at in the circuit GAF Jever as at 31Aug2006. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 5th March 2008 |
1277 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a Video whose clips were taken during 4 Sqn detachment to Schleswig-Holstein on Exercise Brown Jug in September 1957. It begins with a squadron Landrover arriving driven by the new CO Sqn Ldr Tim McElhaw who excitedly examines a strip of film given him by Bill Maish before entering the mobile ops room. Next it looks like Tony Boyle and, maybe, Jeff Jeffreys arriving in a Landrover and also entering the Ops vehicle. The final shot is of John Hawtin cleaning his car. [Backlog up to 4Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
1276 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a Video clip, taken probably last half of 1956, in which the first shot is of the groundcrew queuing up at the NAAFI van and enjoying their purchases. There follows a shot of John Sutton walking out and doing the external checks on 4 Sqn Hunter F.4 D WV275 then strapping in. He is next seen airborne formating on another Hunter F.4. WV275 first flew 13May55 by N J Carter, 15Jun55 to 4 Sqn 27Jul55, to 111 Sqn 21Mar57, finally to 229 OCU and scrapped Jun61. [Backlog up to 4Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
1275 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Divider page for Part 4 Recoveries for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1274 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Title page for Section III Tactical Reconnaissance for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1273 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Divider page for Section III Tactical Reconnaissance for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 4th March 2008 |
1272 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Recovery, Emergencies, Hand signals and Circuit procedures Page 4 from Part 2 Formation Procedures Section for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1271 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Snake climb, Reporting aircraft, Use of D.M.E.s, R/T Channel changes and Fuel checks Page 3 from Part 2 Formation Procedures Section for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1270 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added pictures of Ejection seat page 25 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1269 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Pitot head heater, Emergency equipment, Ejection Seats Mk.3B page 24 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 3rd March 2008 |
1268 |
From his wife Joyce learnt the sad news of the passing of Padre James Fullerton from lung cancer on 15th February 2008. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 2nd March 2008 |
1267 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added Visual Approach and Departure Procedures for Jets at GAF Jever as at 31Aug2006. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1266 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added Visual Approach and Departure Procedures in the circuit for GAF Jever as at 16Mar2006. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1265 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added Visual Approach and Departure Procedures for GAF Jever as at 16Mar2006. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1264 |
Thanks to Barry Dale learnt of the death of Paddy Endglish from Emphysema last June 2007. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1263 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added TERPS IAA Instrument Approach Chart for Runway 28 for GAF Jever 19Jan06. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 1st March 2008 |
1262 |
Thanks to David Cobbold added details for David Cobbold, Johnny Ball and Rex Cole. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1261 |
Thanks to Malcolm Bpyack, Chas Boyack's son, he passed on a request that those attending the funeral waer squadron ties if possible. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1260 |
Thanks to Dave Cobbold added Dave and celia Cobbold to the list of attendees for the visit back to Javer in May2008. This is becoming quite a 101 SU re-union! (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 27th February 2008 |
1259 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a Video clip which was taken on the day of the AOC AVM Ubee's Annual Inspection - 20Jul56. It starts with Brian Iles talking to one of the groundcrew, then another shot of Sgt. Taylor and the groundcrew lined up in front of Hangar 3. Next is red-headed Mitch Shearer talking to Jeff Jeffrey and Chris Cross Finally a Verey pistol is fired to scramble the wing after the operational turnround. 4 Hunters from 4 Sqn taxy out first followed by 4 from 93 Sqn. [Backlog up to 4Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
1258 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Start up to Clear Weather Climb Page 2 from Part 2 Formation Procedures Section for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 26th February 2008 |
1257 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Standard Briefing Guide Page 1 from Part 2 Formation Procedures Section for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1256 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs divider page for Part 2 Formation Procedures Section for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1255 |
Thanks to Richard Knight added a link to The Vampire Preservation Club which keeps Vampire T.11 WZ507 flying. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1254 |
Thanks to Richard Knight added a link to the Kemble Open Day Web Site. This year the Open Day is on Sunday 15th June 2008. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1253 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Cockpit lighting, External lighting, Electrically-operated flight instruments and E2 compass page 23 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 25th February 2008 |
1252 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Windscreen de-icing, windscreen wiper and d/v panels page 22 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 24th February 2008 |
1251 |
Thanks to Bill Blake learnt that Bill has had an aneurism and serious aorta surgery in January. Happily he is slowly recovering. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1250 |
Thanks to Dickie Barraclough added Dickie Barraclough and Tommy Thompson to the list of those attending the 2008 AGM on Sat 15Mat08. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 23rd February 2008 |
1249 |
Thanks to Pat King added calling notice for AGM 2008 15Mar09 and current list of those attending. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 21st February 2008 |
1248 |
Thanks to Pete Jennings added details of Chas Boyack's funeral on 6Mar08. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 20th February 2008 |
1247 |
Thanks to Gunter Kipp added Gunter Kipp to the list of attendees for the visit back to Javer in May2008. Gunter was a co-author of the book RAF Hunters in Germany. He lives locally near Oldenburg, is very familiar with Jever and would be willing to help anyone with adivice on the visit. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1246 |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added Tom Sharratt to the list of attendees for the visit back to Javer in May2008. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 19th February 2008 |
1245 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce learnt the sad news of the passing of Chas Boyack last night. Chas had been suffering from cancer for some time but appeared to be in remission. Details of a memorial service, probably in March, will be put up as soon as we know. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 17th February 2008 |
1244 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added TERPS TACAN Instrument Approach Chart for Runway 28 for GAF Jever 11May06. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1243 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added TERPS IAA Instrument Approach Chart for GAF Jever 19Jan6. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1242 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added TERPS TACAN Instrument Approach Chart for GAF Jever 11May06. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1241 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) for GAF Jever (ICAO airfield ID ETNJ) showing the Operational Instrument Departure Chart as at 11May2006. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 16th February 2008 |
1240 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added details of accommofation available for the planned visit back to GAF Jever, Brockzetel and GAF Wittmundhafen on 7th and 8th May 2008. I am disappointed that we have had no more attendees as our hosts have been very generous in agreeing to arrange this visit. The price of accommodation is very cheap varying from £9 a night for a B&B to £18.50 for a hotel room. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 14th February 2008 |
1239 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a Video clip which was taken on the day of the AOC AVM Ubee's Annual Inspection - 20Jul56. It starts with the firing of a verey pistol to begin the operational turnround timed competition involving the whole wing. It is described as follows in 93 Sqn's F540: "4 aircraft from each Squadron plus spares took part. The 16 aircraft scrambled already armed, flew back over the airfield in battle formation, then out to sea to fire off the ammunition, afterwards joining up for a Wing fly past and stream landing. All aircraft then parked on 4 squadron apron where the turn-round and re-arm was done on an evaluation, this was followed by another scramble and firing sortie, and today, another turn round. 93 Squadron was first on both, taking 12.55 and 15.20 minutes respectively, also we were the only Squadron to fire with no stoppages, a total of 840 rounds." The ground crews are seen rushing out to the Hunter F.4s which are parked in front of Hangar 3 with the turnround equipment. 4 Sqn Hunter is seen being refuelled, then the crews wind down the empty gunpack and pull it clear, the cockpit is prepared, oxygen added, in the meantime Pete Smith and Tony Pearce, remain in the cockpit. The groundcrew load a full gunpack and there are shots of 93 Sqn Hunters. Then in shirt sleeves are seen S/L Des Browne, CO 93 Sqn talking to the tall engineering officer Bill Sykes. Sgt Taylor in his brown overall is seen supervising the turnround. AOC AVM Ubee is seen the other side of a Hunter wing with the Station Commander Gp Capt Sid Hughes. The empty gunpack trolley is pulled back and the groundcrew gather at the back of the ASP as they finish their tasks. The AOC and the Stn Cdr are seen walking back. Then there is a shot of OC Engineering Wg, W/C Harrington next to the Stn Adjutant F/L Jim Yates. The paper work in the F700s is signed off and final ground equipment cleared away. [Backlog up to 4Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
1238 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Circuit and Landing page 3 for Individual Syllabus Flying Section for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 13th February 2008 |
1237 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Emergencies, Fuel States and Rejoining page 3 for Individual Syllabus Flying Section for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1236 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Cockpit pressurising, heating and ventilation page 21 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1235 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Wheelbrakes control, General Equipment and Controls, Hood operation and Hood jettisoning page 20 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1234 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Flaps control and position indicator, Undercarriage and flaps emergency operation, Airbrakes control page 19 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1233 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added last of his photos showing fraternisation at Sylt - May53. L to R: Lofty Hope, Taff, Unknown Lady, Unknown Lady, Unknown Lady, Unknown. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1232 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo illustrating the disadvantage of living in shared accommodation - Woody invited to get up by being tipped out of bed. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1231 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Dutch Cessna L-19 Birddog at Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1230 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Anson at Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 12th February 2008 |
1229 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a Video clip which was taken on the day of the AOC AVM Ubee's Annual Inspection - 20Jul56. It begins with the AOC arriving and being greeted by the Station Commander Gp Capt Sid Hughes. Then there is a wing 16 Hunter F.4 flypast with box fours from each of the 4 Hunter squadrons at Jever at that time - 4, 93, 98 and 118. Next there is a shot of the groundcrew on the ASP followed by a shot of a Hunter landing and the 4 Hunters taxying in, led by 4 Sqn's CO S/L Chappy Chapman in C XF368. In the distance turning into line are 93 Sqn Hunters. It finishes with a shot of Chas Boyack in the cockpit. [Backlog up to 4Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 11th February 2008 |
1228 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Climb out procedure, Navigation, Boom runs and Practice flame-out procedure page 2 for Individual Syllabus Flying Section for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1227 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Aircraft Controls, Flying controls, Flying controls locking gear, Trimming tab controls and Undercarriage control and position indicator page 18 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1226 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of 93 Sqn Vampire FB.5 S VZ341 being refuelled. Vampire FB.5 S VZ341 arrived on 93 Sqn on Tue 4Dec51 after being repaired from RP damage at Celle, and left for 266 Sqn on Thu 13May54. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1225 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Derek taking on a hopeless task against Lofty Hope. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1224 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of 93 Sqn attacking 4 Sqn. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1223 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Lofty Hope on "Mighty Man" Derek. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 10th February 2008 |
1222 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a Video which shows a four ship walkout and strap in. In the first shot L to R is Chas Boyack, the CO S/L Chappy Chapman carrying his distinctive white bonedome, Pete Smith and Tony Pearce. Then Chappy Chapman walking out by himself followed by Pete Smith strapping in, then Tony Pearce with pictures of a Hunter being pushed out, the 4 Sqn badge on the nose and finally Chas Boyack who seems to be in his own named Hunter. It finishes with a line up of the Hunter F.4s with C in the foreground. This looks like the Summer and must be between C XF368 arriving on 4 Squadron on 27Apr56 and Chas Boyack leaving in Nov56. Hunter F.4 C XF368 arrived on 4 Sqn on Fri 27 Apr 1956 and was passed to No 3 Squadron on Fri 15 Mar 1957. [Backlog up to 4Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
1221 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs first page of Individual Syllabus Flying Section for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1220 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs amendment record page for Individual Syllabus Flying Section for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1219 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs front page for Individual Syllabus Flying Section for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 9th February 2008 |
1218 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Oxygen system page 17 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1217 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Party in 93 Sqn Barrack Block?. Anyone supply names? (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1216 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Malcolm Club Party. Anyone remember what was happening here? (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1215 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of 93 Sqn Groundcrew at Sylt - May53. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1214 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Venom starts with a bang at Sylt - May53. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 8th February 2008 |
1213 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a Video which starts with a shot of Brian Iles in front of his Miles M-18. He is then seen checking the fuel and talking to Danny Daniels. Next he is strapping in with John Sutton in the rear seat. John films the takeoff, and some aeros over the airfield, and finally the landing - about 1956. [Backlog up to 4Jan08.] (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 5th February 2008 |
1212 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Introduction for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1211 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Index to Sections for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1210 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs first page for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1209 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs cover for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 4th February 2008 |
1208 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Electrical system page 16 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1207 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of a late evening view of H-Block, (west wing) with the Tech. Wing block in the background - 29Dec1957. This part of the block must be familiar to many as part of it was used as the airmans transit accomodation. Most of us must have had a short stay here when being posted in or out of the station. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1206 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of memorial to the first Commandant. The inscription reads as follows: "In memory of the first Commander of Jever Aerodrome Oberstleutnant Kuno von Rosen". (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1205 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of test flying on the airfield - 1957. L to R: George Justice, Maurice Parker, David Anslow all Armament Sqaudron. Aeromodelling was a hobby for some of us and at weekends the airfield was an ideal place to try them out. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 3rd February 2008 |
1204 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of projectionists in the Astra Cinema - 1957. L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Maurice Parker. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1203 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of 93 Sqn Vampire T.11 two-seat trainer said to be at RAF Jever. However, the Nissen Huts do not look like anything at Jever so maybe it was up at Sylt? Anyone remember? (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1202 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of 93 Sqn Vampire T.11 two-seat trainer at RAF Jever. L to R: Taffy, Lofty Hope and John Lintott. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1201 |
Thanks to Ray Deacon added a link to his excellent web site which is all about Hunters in the Middle East. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1200 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Lofty Hope by a 93 Sqn Vampire FB.5. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1199 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Hydraulic system page 15 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
1198 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Simplified hydraulic system page 14 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 4Jan08) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 2nd February 2008 |
1197 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added C/T Vic Drury's name to Lofty Hope's photo and tells us a little about him. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1196 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added source of hotel and room accommodation in Jever for the period of the visit in May2008. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 31st January 2008 |
1195 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Main Services, Pneumatic system page 13 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1194 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added photo of 93 Sqn Meteor T.7 L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Tony Hutley, Unknown. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 30th January 2008 |
1193 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Lockheed F-80 photographing 93 Sqn deployed on Exercise Holdfast at Buckeburg - 12-24Sep52. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1192 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Lofty Hope standing on the Tiger Moth in the hangar. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1191 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Lofty Hope eyeing the contents of the wine shop in Jever town. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1190 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of 93 Sqn convoy on the autobahn on the way to Schleswig - 16May53. A bit more crowded these days! (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1189 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Engine relighting system, H.P. pump isolating valve and Engine fire-extinguisher page 12 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 29th January 2008 |
1188 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added photo of 93 Sqn Party. Tony Hutley standing back centre. Can anyone add anymore names? (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1187 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added photo of Tony Hutley knocking the bar off in the high jump at RAF Jever - probably Station Sports Day 18Jun54. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1186 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added photo of Tony Hutley swallow dive in RAF Jever Station swimming pool. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1185 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added photo of Tony Hutley and Brian - Pairs Darts Champions RAF Jever. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1184 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of 93 Sqn groundcrew on convoy to Schleswig - 16Mar53. Tallest Lofty Hope. Anyone name anyone else? (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1183 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of 93 Sqn convoy break for dinner on the way to Schleswig - 16Mar53. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1182 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of 93 Sqn groundcrew doing their ablutions on convoy to Wahn for Exercise Coronet - 23Jul53. Anyone recognise any names? (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1181 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of 93 Sqn groundcrew on convoy to Wahn - 23Jul53. L to R: Lofty Hope, Al Smith, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Johnny. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1180 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth and Paddy Hine added Phase Brief for Battle Formation Sortie Page 5 of 6. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 28th January 2008 |
1179 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ we can now offer a brand new copy of the large book - "Upjever Airfield - Luftwaffe Presence in Friesland 1936-2004" which is written in German by Jurgen Zaph. Normal price is €49.80/£36:89. We cleaned out GAF Jever of copies of this book during our visit in 2006 and I know several people failed to get a copy. Marcus kindly bought me a copy not knowing that I had bought one when I was there. I have promised to try to sell it for him for the reduced p[rice of €47/£34.82 plus postage. It has 464 pages total, over 1,000 photographs, 190 pages on pre-RAF period; 31 pages on RAF period; and 244 pages on post-RAF period. I only have one copy. If you would like it - first come first served basis - call me on 01732-743745. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1178 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Throttle control, HP fuel cock, Engine starting system page 11 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 27th January 2008 |
1177 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added photo of 93 Sqn groundcrew on the Jever perimeter track - Summer 1953. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1176 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added photo of 93 Sqn mechanics on the only Squadron Meteor T.7. Tony Hutley tall one at the back. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1175 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added photo of Fred Briscoe, engine fitter and Tony Hutley 93 Sqn. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1174 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added photo of Tony Hutley standing by 93 Sqn Vampire T VZ308 which arrived on 93 Sqn on Tue 24Feb53 and was passed to 19Mu on Tue 19 Jan 1954. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1173 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth and Paddy Hine added Phase Brief for Battle Formation Sortie Page 4 of 6. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 26th January 2008 |
1172 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Fuel transfer syste, Fuel system, L.P. fuel cock, Engine Controls, Goblin Mk. 3 engine page 10 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1171 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Fuel contents gauge page 9 from Pilots Notes. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1170 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Fuel system diagram page 8 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1169 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added List of Contents page 7 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 25th January 2008 |
1068 |
Thanks to Brian Walker, Col Kubiak, Lt Col Schär, Col Badia and Lt Col Linke added details of the planned visit back to GAF Jever, Brockzetel and GAF Wittmundhafen on 7th and 8th May 2008. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 22nd January 2008 |
1167 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added List of Contents page 6 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1166 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added photo of Tony Hutley standing by the tennis courts in front of 93 Sqn Barrack Block. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1165 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added photo of 93 Sqn Barrack Block - L to R: Freddie Briscoe, Scottie, Bob and Tony Hutley. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1164 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added SAC Tony Hutley playing the daring fighter ace in the cockpit of a 93 Sqn Vampire. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1163 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added more information on some 93 sqm photos. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.)(Click to see.)(Click to see.)(Click to see.) |
1162 |
Thanks to Carole Tinsley added database entry for Chief Tech Frank Gledhill of 93 Sqn. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1161 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth and Paddy Hine added Phase Brief for Battle Formation Sortie Page 3 of 6. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 21st January 2008 |
1160 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added List of Contents page 5 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 20th January 2008 |
1159 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added the last page, 247, of Appendix 1 which is also the last page of his book to be loaded - it is now complete. Ken has done a wonderful job of documenting his life with marvellous detail. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1158 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 246 from his book. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1157 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 245 from his book. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1156 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 244 from his book. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1155 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 243 from his book. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1154 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 242 from his book. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1153 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 241 from his book. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1152 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 52 from his book. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1151 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 51 from his book. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1150 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 50 from his book. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1149 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 49 from his book. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1148 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 48 from his book. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 19th January 2008 |
1147 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added a photo of 93 Sqn Vampires lined up at Sylt - probably May/Jun53. D is WA319 which arrived on the squadron on Mon 9Apr51 and was passed to 19 MU on Fri 5Mar54. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1146 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added a copy of the Assessment on Demobilisation by Sqn. Ldr. Frost on SAC Tony Hutley. "A most willing and co-operative airman who has made very good use of his time in the Service. He should do well in almost any walk of life and will be an asset to any employer. - 5Aug55". (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1145 |
Thanks to Ken Sambrooks I re-examined the identity of the Vampire in 93 Sqn Hangar with the first Sqn Sabre in the background. Corrected the mistaken identity. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 17th January 2008 |
1144 |
Thanks to John Macknish added latest contact details for John who has just found the site (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1143 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added a copy of the front page from certificate of Service book RAF Form856 for SAC Tony Hutley. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 16th January 2008 |
1142 |
Thanks to Tony Hutley added a copy of Certificate of Appreciation and the covering letter from Clam Clayton-Jones sent to SAC Tony Hutley in thanks after Sqn Ldr Des Browne CO of 93 Sqn was awarded his AFC - 17Jul56. (Backlog 26Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 15th January 2008 |
1141 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added List of Contents page 4 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1140 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 47 from his book. (Backlog 21Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 14th January 2008 |
1139 |
Thanks to Jimmy Butler added his side to the story of the night that Hammer West's Service VW was man-handled on to tables in the Officers' Mess during a Dining In Night. (Backlog 21Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 13th January 2008 |
1138 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of Eric Pigdon out to play in the garden with his friends - Nov54. Anyone know which one is Eric? (Backlog 18Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1137 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added full story and photos of the partly demolished bunker at Sande Railway Station. (Backlog 3Dec07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 12th January 2008 |
1136 |
Thanks to David Hollingworth added photo of Sergeant Joseph Hollingworth 118 Sqn - 1943? (Backlog 1Dec07) (Click to see.) |
1135 |
Thanks to David Hollingworth added photo of 118 Sqn Spitfire - 1943? (Backlog 30Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1134 |
Thanks to David Hollingworth added photo of 118 Sqn Spitfire - 1943. Flown by Flt. Sgt. Joseph Hollingworth. This photo was taken by a bomber he was escorting and given to my grandparents after he was killed. I believe the gunner who took it was American or Canadian and was in a B-17? He actually came to their home to give it to them, at least that is the story as I know it. (Backlog 30Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1133 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added List of Contents page 3 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 30Nov07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 11th January 2008 |
1132 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 46 from his book. (Backlog 30Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1131 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of 112 Sqn Disbandment Parade - 1Jul75. (Backlog 30Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1130 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of 112 Sqn Disbandment Parade - 1Jul75. Stuart Baines is 4th from back. (Backlog 30Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1129 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of 1st Day Cover 3p stamp commemorating Presentation of 112 Sqn Standard at RAF Episkopi - 29Sep72. (Backlog 30Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1128 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of Stuart Baines with James in 112 Sqn T-shirts - Limassol, Cyprus - 1975. (Backlog 30Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1127 |
Thanks to David Hollingworth added photo of 118 Sqn Aircrew - 1943. Cyril Talalla sitting on the spinner and Flt. Sgt. Joseph Hollingworth third from the right in the front row. (Backlog 30Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1126 |
Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added photo of Paddy Harbison climbing into his 118 Sqn Spitfire - Before Jan45. (Backlog 20Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1125 |
Thanks to Iain Sutherland added photo of Horsham St Faith Station Band playing in Kings Lynn for the Pre-Christmas dance 1945 of the national Farmers Union. Iain Sutherland playing the double bass. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1124 |
Thanks to Iain Sutherland added photo of Flt Lt Denis "Mac" McCaig AFC - 118 Sqn. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 10th January 2008 |
1123 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added drawing of Vampire T.11 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1122 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 45 from his book. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 9th January 2008 |
1121 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth and Paddy Hine added Phase Brief for Battle Formation Sortie Page 1 of 6. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1120 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of Stuart Baines outside the MOTE 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk.2 missile site at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. The MOTE is the Missile Overall Test Equipment (MOTE) used for fault analysis and servicing for the Bloodhound Mk2. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 8th January 2008 |
1119 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of Stuart Baines sitting on a spare 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk.2 missile at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1118 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of side loader and launcher for 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk.2 missiles at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1117 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of some of the 112 Sqn crew at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1116 |
Thanks to Iain Sutherland added photo of Flt. Lt. Iain "Jock" Sutherland A Flt Cdr. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1115 |
Thanks to Iain Sutherland added photo of top W/O Greenmere and bottom W/O Kenworthy working on a Mustang in the Hangar. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1114 |
Thanks to Iain Sutherland added photo of Fg. Off. "Spinney" Merewood 118 Squadron Engineering Officer. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1113 |
Thanks to Iain Sutherland added photo of 118 Squadron Aircrew - Sep45. F/L Bob Austin, W/O Couston, F/Sgt. Ivatt, F/Sgt. Herring, W/O Buck Taylor, Unknown, F/Sgt. Curly Bowden, W/O Uknown, Unknown. F/L Hall, W/O Fitzpatrick, F/O Peter Darling, F/L Ron Arend, F/L Hamilton, Unknown, W/O Fred Dougan, W/O Mac Farnborough F/L Denis "Mac" McCaig, F/O Andy Anderson, F/L Frank Bullen, F/O Spike Spencer Adjutant, S/L Tony Drew DFC CO, F/O Denis Smallbones, F/O Pete Welch, F/lL Bill Lawrence, F/O Jock Dalgleish. Missing were the two Flt Cdrs: F/L William Paddy Harbison B Flt who was at Fighter Leaders; School Tangmere and F/L J R "Jock" Sutherland A Flt not yet arrived. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 7th January 2008 |
1112 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added List of Associated Publications for Vampire T.11 Pilots Notes. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1111 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 44 from his book. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1110 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of the Headquarters for 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk 2 missiles at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 6th January 2008 |
1109 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of the Dead Park for 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk 2 missiles at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1108 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of Missile Site 1 with Type 87 radar. 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk 2 missile sites 2 and 3 in the background at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1107 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk 2 missile on their launchers at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1106 |
Thanks to Iain Sutherland added photo of Paddy Harbison 118 Squadron. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1105 |
Thanks to Iain Sutherland added photo of 118 Squadron CO Sqn Ldr Tony Drew DFC in the cockpit of his Mustang. He couldn't wait to get demobbed; his one ambition was to run a pub in the New Forrest. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1104 |
Thanks to Iain Sutherland added photo of 118 Squadron CO Sqn Ldr Tony Drew stepping into the cockpit of his Mustang. He couldn't wait to get demobbed; his one ambition was to run a pub in the New Forrest, and he evidently succeeded, according to Paddy. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1103 |
Thanks to Iain Sutherland added photo taken outside Horsham St Faith Mess, an unknown officer and Bruce, the 118 Squadron dog, who positively and possessively owned the bedroom in the Mess in which he allowed Paddy and me to sleep in. He was completely impartial; some nights he would decide he would lie on top of my legs at. say 3 am, to stop the circulation and give me pins and needles, and next night it would be Paddy's turn. An Irish Wolfhound, he had, as you can see, great long slim legs, which gave him a fair turn of speed; paced behind the old Bedford truck round the peri track, he was clocked at 45 ,mph, and didn't look the least bit stretched. (No, he didn't get airborne; afterburner u/s). (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1102 |
Thanks to Mick Ryan added Notes to Users and Amendment Lists for Vampire T.11 Pilots Notes. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1101 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 43 from his book. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 5th January 2008 |
1100 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk 2 missile and radar at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1099 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of dummy 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk 2 missile at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1098 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of 112 Sqn Bloodhound Mk 2 at RAF Episkopi, Cyprus - 1975. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1097 |
Thanks to Stuart Baines added photo of 112 Sqn plaque in the HQ RAF Episkopi - 1975. (Backlog 19Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1096 |
Thanks to Robert Shuttleworth added photo of 112 Sqn pilots at RNAF Twente - 26May52 with Blackie the Labrador mascot in the front. (Backlog 5Nov07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 4th January 2008 |
1095 |
Thanks to Iain Sutherland added photo of Horsham St Faith Mess Dance Nov 1945 - L to R Standing: Lady called "Paddy", Paddy Harbison's girlfriend at the time, Paddy Harbison, Max Sutherland and wife Anne Sutherland, 118 Sqn CO Sqn Ldr Tony Drew and Mrs Drew, Iain "Jock" Sutherland and wife to be Babs Sutherland (Sister of Max), Capt Wilson. Seated: John Davies, Station Adj., and Air Cdre John Hawtrey, newly promoted from Sector Commander. (Backlog 4Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1094 |
Thanks to Iain Sutherland added photo of Denis "Mac" McCaig AFC from Fiji 118 Sqn. (Backlog 4Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1093 |
Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added database details or updated cureent details for first 10 entries from Wilf's contacts from the 118 Sqn Reunion he organised so successfully in 2006. (Backlog 4Nov07) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 2nd January 2008 |
1092 |
Added summmary of performance data for Vampires FB5 & 9 and T.11. (Backlog 4Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1091 |
If anyone has a copy of the Swift FR.5 Pilots Notes that they could lend me for a few hours I would like to copy it and put it up with the Pilots Notes for the other fighters. In the meantime I will start adding the Pilots Notes for an aircraft that nearly everyone has flown in our day, used in advanced flying training, used for gunnery instruction at Sylt and used for IF practice and Instrument Rating Tests, the 2-seat de Havilland Vampire T.11. Thanks to Mick Ryan added cover of Vampire T.11 Pilots Notes. (Backlog 4Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1090 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 42 from his book. (Backlog 4Nov07) (Click to see.) |
1089 |
Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added photo of 118 Sqn deployed to Zeals - August 1942. L to R: 1. Unknown, 2. Unknown, 3 Henry Mallory Sqn Adj, 4. CO S/L Bertie Wooten, 5. Dickie Newbury, A Flt Cdr., 6. Unknown, 7. Unknown, 8. Unknown, 9. J. B. Shepherd, 10. Jimmy Talalla. (Backlog 4Nov07) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 1st January 2008 |
1088 |
Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added photo of 118 Sqn in dispersal at Tangmere where they were deployed for Operation Jubilee, the Raid on Dieppe. This is believed to have been taken as they were waiting to cover the withdrawal on 19/20th August 1942. L to R: A. CO Sqn Ldr Bertie Wooten, B. Unknown, C. F/L Shepherd, D. Unknown, E. Unknown, F. Henry Mallory Sqn Adj, G. F/L Dickie Newbury, H. Unknown, I. Sid Watson, J. Unknown, K. Unknown, L. Unknown, N. Jimmy Talalla. (Backlog 28Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1087 |
Thanks to Simon Cleveland and Andrew Pennington added the second half of their story of The British Commanders'-in'-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany (BRIXMIS). (Backlog 19Oct07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 31st December 2007 |
1086 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Back Cover of Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 19Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1085 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Inside back cover Amendment List records in Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 19Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1084 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 41 from his book. (Backlog 19Oct07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 29th December 2007 |
1083 |
Thanks to Joy Harris added photo of Christmas/New Year's Eve Ball 59? - L to R: Mike Tyrrell, Pete Martin, Joy Harris,
Helga Holliday, Bob Holliday. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1082 |
Thanks to Joy Harris added photo of Christmas/New Year's Eve Ball 59? - L to R: Chas Hopkins, Unknown, John Farley and Pete Martin. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1081 |
Thanks to Joy Harris added photo of Maraget Stephenson, Jeremy Hall and Joy Harris sailing - probably Summer 59. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 28th December 2007 |
1080 |
Restored the brief given to everyone who attended the visit to Jever in August 2006 as it may be of use for anyone wishing to make their own way. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 27th December 2007 |
1079 |
Thanks to Joy Harris added photo of Jeremy Hall and Joy Harris sailing - probably Summer 59. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1078 |
Thanks to Joy Harris added photo of Nobbie Hall probably when 4 Squadron were operating from dispersal at Jever in August 1959. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 24th December 2007 |
1077 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth and Paddy Hine added a new feature on Tactics. Brian had kept a set of briefing notes used by Paddy Hine on 93 Squadron. I shall be presenting these briefings to give an insight in to the various roles carried out by the squadrons. This first one is on carrying out Cine Weave practice at 40,000 feet on Hunter F.6's. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1076 |
Thanks to Joy Harris added photo of 4 Squadron in dispersal. Probably taken during the month's deployment at Jever in August 1959. L to R: Bob Holliday, Roy Booth and Nobbie Hall. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1075 |
Thanks to Joy Harris added photo of German staff in the RAF Jever Maternity Unit - About Aug58. L to R: Marco the cleaner, Gertrueb, Almouth and Christa. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1074 |
Thanks to Joy Harris added three names to picture of Sick Quarters Staff. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1073 |
Thanks to Joy Harris added a photo of Ted Childs, Thea Yandle, WVS and Mike ? in bows, having got underway - hope they remember to untie from the jetty! - Dec59. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 23rd December 2007 |
1072 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Fig 4 Electrical panel Page 48 and all the green jumps to and from the appropriate pages in Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1071 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 40 from his book. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1070 |
Thanks to Joy Harris added a photo of Margaret Rose giving Baby Evans his bath - about 13Aug58. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 22nd December 2007 |
1069 |
Thanks to Joy Harris added a photo of Rear of the Officers' Mess with tennis courts on the left in the snow - about Dec 58. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 21st December 2007 |
1068 |
Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added a photo of another 118 Sqn party at Fassberg about 1952/53. (Backlog 15Oct07) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 20th December 2007 |
1067 |
Thanks to Ken Senar identified Wg Cdr David Way OC Tech Wing in 93 Sqn party photo. (Backlog 14Oct07) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 19th December 2007 |
1066 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added a letter about Wg Cdr Olaf Bergh OC 93 Sqn and some of the many stories about him. If anyone can add some more tales I would be delighted to include them, particularly an obituary, if there was one? (Backlog 14Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1065 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon identified two more in 93 Sqn Ground crew party. (Backlog 14Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1064 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Fig 3 Cockpit-Starboard side Page 47 and all the green jumps to and from the appropriate pages in Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 14Oct07) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 18th December 2007 |
1063 |
Thanks to Al Pollock added details of a new book on the Swift by Nigel Walpole. (Backlog 14Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1062 |
Thanks to Al Pollock added details of a new book on the Hunter FR10 by Nigel Walpole. (Backlog 14Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1061 |
Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added a photo of 93 Squadron groundcrew party - unknown date and place. L to R: Unknown, Ron Bishop, Tony Parry, Unknown, Ken Sambrooks, Unknown, Unknown. Anyone fill in the names? (Backlog 1Oct07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 17th December 2007 |
1060 |
Thanks to David Watkins added more history about Hunter F.6 WW654. (Backlog 1Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1059 |
Thanks to Philip Graham added a link to his BAOR Locations web site. He uses our history and web site as a reference for RAF Jever. (Backlog 1Oct07) (Click to see.) |
1058 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added a copy of the latest Terminal Instrument Procedure (TERPS) for GAF Jever ETNJ - 19Jan06. (Backlog 24Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1057 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added a photo of Mick Ryan visiting Paris during 93 Squadron detachment to Dijon - 27Aug60. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1056 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added a photo of a Wing Flypast for an unknown occasion at RAF Jever. Led by Swifts therefore 2 Sqn, followed by Hunter probably from 4 and 93 Sqns and it looks as though there are silver Hunter T.7s in the final vic so that maybe made up from Station Flight and HQ 122 Wing? This could have been for the Headmaster's visit on 11May1959 or AOC's on 29May59 or maybe a year later? (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 16th December 2007 |
1055 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of HQ RAF Germany Letter - Royal Air Force Germany v. Tech. Trg. Command - 16Jan60 showing 6 of 17 players came from Jever. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1054 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of Page 14 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1053 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Fig 2 Cockpit-Centre Page 46 and all the green jumps to and from the appropriate pages in Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 14th December 2007 |
1052 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 38 from his book. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1051 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of Page 13 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1050 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of Page 12 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1049 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of Page 11 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1048 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of Page 10 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 13th December 2007 |
1047 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope and Mike Tyrrell added stories of shooting off the flag during air-to-air gunnery practice at Sylt. This covers two incidents - one on Vampires in 52 and one on Hunters in 60. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 12th December 2007 |
1046 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added story of fire engine hitting asirmensx' mess. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 11th December 2007 |
1045 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added information on an Incoming Families accommodation block that was burnt down in 53/54. Does anyone else remeber this incident?. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1044 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added his last photo of 93 Squadron march past Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Slessor during the presentation of 4 Squadron Standard - 20Nov53. Lofty is the tallest one at the back on the left. (Backlog 22Sep07). (Click to see.) (Click to see.) |
1043 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Taffy - about 53. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1042 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of smart and ready for parade - about 53. Lofty Hope on the left end. Anyone name more names? (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1041 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Fig 1 Cockpit-port side Page 45 and all the green jumps to and from the appropriate pages in Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 9th December 2007 |
1040 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 37 from his book. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1039 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of Page 9 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1038 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of Page 8 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1037 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of Page 7 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1036 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of Page 6 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1035 |
Thanks to Tom Balfour added names to 2 Xmas53 parties. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) and (Click to see.) |
1034 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of pushing a Vampire out for parade - about 53. Anyone name names? (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1033 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of 93 Sqn Barrack Block Attic Bar Xmas Party Xmas Party - Dec53. L to R: Wg Cdr David Way OC Tech Wing, Station Commander G/C Powel-Sheddon, Unknown glasses, Unknown Officer, Unknown, Unknown with cap. Anyone name names? (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1032 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Malcolm Club Xmas Party - Dec53. The only one I can identify is second from left - Lofty Hope? Anyone name names? (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1031 |
Thanks to Tom Balfour added the name and the story about the culprit outside the 93 Sqn Block - Xmas53. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) and (Click to see.) |
1030 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Xmas Party - Dec53. Holding two pints is Foggy and wearing a bow tie is Finden. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1029 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of Page 5 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 8th December 2007 |
1028 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of Page 4 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1027 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of Page 3 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1026 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of Page 2 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1025 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of - Who me? Drinking on duty? After serving the Airmens' Christmas Lunch - 25Dec53. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1024 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of a surprise for CO Sqn Ldr Bob Allen when he visited the Airmens' Mess for the traditional task of serving the Airmens' Christmas Lunch - 25Dec53. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1023 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of CO Sqn Ldr Bob Allen on the left - trying to escape an enthusiastic Xmas 1953 Party - maybe outside 93 Sqn Barrack Block? (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1022 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Xmas 1953 Party - looks as though it is in Malcolm Club Bar or the Malcolm Club? Lt to R: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown foreground, Unknown, John Davis drinking, Roy Garthwaite, Don Exley and Bill Mitchell. Anyone name more names? (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1021 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Dave. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1020 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Illustrations Page 44 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1019 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 36 from his book. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1018 |
Thanks to Stan Wade added photo of the Phourth Pursoot - Sylt June 1953. L to R Back row: Pete Phillips, Snowy Ewens, Geoff Lee, CO Pete Williamson, Roger Collins, George Beaton, Tony Vasey, Dave Clayton, Doug Bridson; Front Row: Derek Withington, Stan Wade, Bob Molden, Bob Smith, Norman Giffin. Missing: Ernie Lack, Sandy Sanders and Alan Laycock. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 7th December 2007 |
1017 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of Page 1 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1016 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added copy of Brian Butterworth's Final Mess Bill on the Squadron - Dec60. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 6th December 2007 |
1015 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added photo of 93 Sqn Christmas Card - believed to be for 1960. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1014 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added Car Ferry Timetable from Blexen to Bremerhaven. Very useful shortcut if either returning a car to UK from Bremerhaven or collecting a car imported from outside Germany via Bremerhaven. A trip many a proud owner made when buying a new car in Germany. There was no UK tax to pay on a new car if you kept it abroad for one year. That was why, when the squadrons disbanded so many pilots were kept on until their cars had qualified for the one year. This caused a backlog of new pilots coming in to RAF Germany. Mick Ryan was one who on arrival found that there had not been a new pilot officer for about 18 months. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 5th December 2007 |
1013 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of L to R Back row: Unknown, Unknown; Middle row: Terry, Unknown, Unknown;
Front: Lofty Hope. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1012 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of John Lintott and "Boots" Fulcher. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1011 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Al Smith. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1010 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Johnny. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1009 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added baling out Page 43 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1008 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 35 from his book. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1007 |
Thanks to Stan Wade added his own and Derek Withington's name to 4 sqn photograph. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 4th December 2007 |
1006 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added Barry Tonkinson's BAOR Form 231 Sleeper booking form to travel from Bremen to Munich and return. Out overnight on 27/28Feb60, returning overnight 12/13Mar60. This was for him to attend the Ski and Winter Survival Course at Bad Kohlgrub - the question is "What was Brian Butterworth doing with Barry's booking form?" (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1005 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added an explanation of RAF Form 4255 Pilot Navigation Log Card which aircrew carried into the air and used for flying headings, airspeeds and times for cross countries. This is for a trip in a >Hunter F.6 with 2x100 gallon drop tanks, from RAF Jever to Top of Climb Point A to Schleswig to Gutersloh to Koln and back to overhead RAF Jever at Flight Level 410 (about 41,000 ft depending on the temperatures and pressures in the atmosphere on the day). (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 3rd December 2007 |
1004 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added photo of Winter Survival Course at the top of the Kreuzeck - Feb60. Roxy Hart looking left and Dougie Barr looking at the camera. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1003 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added another view of a disconsolate Brian Butterworth and the wreck of his new Hillman Minx at the Guard Room next morning - see previous picture for details - Dec59. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1002 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of unknown and Lofty Hope on Exercise Grand Repulse at Jever 19-23Sep53. Vampire FB.5 WF585 T-Q arrived on 93 Sqn on Mon 23 Apr 1951 and left for 266 Sqn on Wed 31 Mar 1954. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1001 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Jacko, Terry and Sid. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
1000 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Sid and Boots. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 2nd December 2007 |
999 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of a NAAFI break at Buckeburg on detachment for Exercise Holdfast - 12-24Sep52. Lofty tells me that on the way to Buckeburg they lost the rations wagon. They had to pilfer fruit from the roadside. (Click to see the 93 Sqn Movement Order for the deployment to Buckeburg.) Ken Sambrooks says the one thing he now recalls about the exercise was all the aircraft on dispersal really well camaflouged when the well camouflaged NAAFI van arrived and a big queue formed on the taxiway just as a recce plane from the opposition flew over in a low sweep. Next morning about a dozen photographs were dropped with the caption "YOU'RE ALL DEAD". (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
998 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of a spot of sailing whilst up at Sylt - June 1953. Can anyone supply names? (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 1st December 2007 |
997 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 34 from his book. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
996 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added a photo of Brian Butterworth's receipt for his new camera which he bought in the PSI Shop at RAF Jever on 28May1959. The equivalent prices for today (1Dec2007) are: Adox Golf Camera £82.35 plus one reel of film £2.55 = Total £84.90. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
995 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added a photo of Oscar Wild strapping in to Hunter F.6 with Timber Wood's marking on it. We did not always fly our own aircraft. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
994 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added a photo of Hotel Zur Post, Bad Kohlgrub - base for ski and winter survival school - Feb/Mar60. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
993 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added a photo of same New Year's Eve Ball? 'cos frocks are the same! - 31Dec59. L to R: John Haig, Marion Stone, Chris Stone, Unknown Lady, Margaret Butterworth and Pete Arthur. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
992 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of the 93 Sqn boys on the return journey from Wahn - 1Aug53. L to R Back row: John, Brian, Eric, Al Smith; Front row: Ginger, Lofty Hope, Don. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
991 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Some of the 93 Sqn boys. L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Taffy in the intake, Unknown on top, John Lintott. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
990 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Battle Flight Standby with Sgt Spike standing by the window. He was an old timer but quite a character and a great NCO. Does anyone recognise the pilot? (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
989 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Terry ? looks as though he is on the banks of the moats in Jever town. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
988 |
Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added more names and information about 2 of the convoy photographs. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 30th November 2007 |
987 |
4,000 pages up! Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Undercarriage and flap emergency operation, Flapless landing, Bomb "hangup", Wing drop tank and bomb jettisoning, Canopy jettisoning and Engine fire-extinguisher Page 41 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
986 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 33 from his book. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
985 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added a photo of same Group of Aircrew and Groundcrew about August 1960 from a different angle. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
984 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added a photo of relaxing after a hard day's work - on detachment in Dijon, France - 23-31 Aug60. L to R: Mick Ryan, Brian Butterworth, Val Ventham and Vic Azzaro. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
983 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added a photo of what looks like "Auld Lang Syne" so maybe New Year's Eve Ball - 31Dec1959. L to R: All unknown until John Haig on right-hand edge of centre column, Joan Edlestone, Chris Stone and Marion Stone. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
982 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added a photo of the Ski and Winter Survival Course, Bad Kohlgrub - Feb/Mar 1960. Brian Butterworth is between the ski tips next to the Instructor. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 29th November 2007 |
981 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of notorious "Wet Start" - Probably 26Dec53. Vampire FB.5 WF584 F arrived on 93 Sqn on Mon 16 Apr 1951 and left for 266 Sqn on Fri 14 Apr 1954. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
980 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of 93 Sqn lined up ready to go to Sylt - Probably 26Dec53. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
979 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of 93 Sqn Hangar - Hangar 3. This was latterly the home of 2 Sqn and now has the ATC Tower on the top of the Hangar tower. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
978 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of a Cup of Char - 93 Sqn Convoy Breakfast tea break on the way home from Wahn - 1Aug53. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
977 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Maximum weights and Jettisoning of wing drop tanks Page 40 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
976 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 32 from his book. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 28th November 2007 |
975 |
Thanks to Brian Butterworth added a copy of an article about Geoff Timms when he retired in Jul94 as the oldest RAF pilot - still flying Harriers. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
974 |
Thanks to John Farley updated John Farley's personnel record for 4 Squadron. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 27th November 2007 |
973 |
Brian Butterworth has sent me a wonderful collection of photographs and memorabilia which I will be working through in the coming weeks. Thanks to Brian Butterworth added a copy of the obituary for Gp Capt "Black" Smith from the Daily Telegraph 19Feb2000. I have added a few apocryphal tales - how about some of you adding to the many stories. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 26th November 2007 |
972 |
Thanks to Brian Walker added a photo of the 3 members of No 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel who trained together at Padgate, taken in the woods by the airfield when they all arrived at Jever for duties at 101 SU Brockzetel - Summer 57. L to R: Brian Walker, Sandy Edgar and Dennis Shreeves. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
971 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo showing that when things are bad a cup of tea cheers us up - even if it was made in a bucket and galvanising came off and it tasted vile!. 93 Sqn Convoy on the way back from Wahn returning from Exercise Coronet 1Aug53. Anyone recognise any names? (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
970 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Ouch! German lorry shunted the convoy damaging all the vehicles except one. 93 Sqn Convoy n the way back from Wahn returning from Exercise Coronet 1Aug53. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
969 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo as if that wasn't enough - a German lorry shunted the convoy damaging all the vehicles except one. 93 Sqn Convoy on the way back from Wahn returning from Exercise Coronet 1Aug53. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
968 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Ooops! 93 Sqn Convoy mishap on the way back from Wahn returning from Exercise Coronet 1Aug53. This lorry had some of the lads in the back along with trolley accumulators (acid) and was towing a generator trailer. Luckily no one was seriously hurt. Note the vehicle number on the driver's cab door. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
967 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of 93 Sqn Convoy on Breakfast Stop on the way back from Wahn returning from Exercise Coronet 1Aug53. Before things started to go wrong! (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
966 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of 93 Sqn Barrack Block - Early 53. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
965 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Rail Bridge over the Kiel Canal on the way to Schleswig Holstein, North Germany for an army exercise - 16Mar53. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
964 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Maximum speeds Page 39 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
963 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 31 from his book. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 25th November 2007 |
962 |
Thanks to James Robinson added a photo of Terry Walters, Frank Evans and Brian Webber - all ex-118 Sqn during a visit to the new Cold War Museum at Cosford - 20Sep07. (Backlog 22Sep07) (Click to see.) |
961 |
Thanks to Pete Jennings added more information about the sad death of David Garratt in 1957. (Backlog 21Sep07) (Click to see.) |
960 |
Thanks to David Watkins added more information about target towing aircraft timescales at Sylt. (Backlog 13Sep07) (Click to see.) |
959 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Vampire T.11 on detachment at Schleswig Holstein, North Germany for an army exercise - 16-23Mar53. (Backlog 12Sep07) (Click to see.) |
958 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of a Tempest doing a beat up of the Dispersal at Sylt - believed to be May53. (Backlog 12Sep07) (Click to see.) |
957 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added another shot of 93 Sqn in the Dispersal at Sylt - believed to be May53. (Backlog 12Sep07) (Click to see.) |
956 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of Tempest used for target towing at Sylt - believed to be May53. (Backlog 12Sep07) (Click to see.) |
955 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of 93 Sqn in Sylt dispersal - believed to be May53. (Backlog 12Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 24th November 2007 |
954 |
Thanks to Brian Walker added a photo of members of No 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel in training at Padgate - Aug56. Centre Front Row: Brian Walker, 2nd from Right Front Row: Dennis Shreeves, 2nd from Right Back Row: Sandy Edgar - all 3 posted to 101 SU as Fighter Plotters. (Backlog 12Sep07) (Click to see.) |
953 |
Thanks to Brian Walker added a photo of a cartoon of the Jade Basin Five Plus One. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
952 |
Thanks to Brian Walker added a photo of the Menu for Airmens' Mess Christmas Lunch 25Dec57. Signed by Station Commander Gp Capt Sid Hughes and CO of 101 Signals Unit at Brockzetel Wg Cdr "Tiger" Shaw. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
951 |
Thanks to Ken Bibby added a newspaper clipping about the Maintenace Unit now at Jever - 40 Years a part of the Aerodrome. Changing History of the German Air Force Repair Hangar In Upjever-Anniversary Celebration during a Family Day on the 8th June 2007. The main function of the Hangar has not changed although it has had changing names. From the Jever/Friesland Newspaper 3Mar07. Schortens/Upjever. The changing History of the "LIG 21" at the Standort Schortens. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
950 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of 93 Sqn believed to be at Sylt May53. L to R Rear Row: Jeff, Bomber, Harry, Don, Lofty Hope. Front Row: Geordie, Paddy, Pat, Nick. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
949 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of the Cafe Orin Sylt May53. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
948 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of the target towing Tempest Hangar at Sylt May53. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
947 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added a photo of the convoy on its way through Bremen - probably on the way to Sylt May53. Note the German Post Van on the left. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
946 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Engine data Goblin 2, Flying limitations and Maximum speeds Page 38 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 23rd November 2007 |
945 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 30 from his book. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
944 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added an earlier picture of the demolished concrete tower at Sande railway station taken about 1952/53. In this shot can be seen small windows near the top of the tower. Maybe the story that this is not an Air Raid Shelter but a Gun Tower could be true. Does anyone know the answer? (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
943 |
Thanks to Bob Platt added photo of Bob Platt in the forest surrounding Jever - Apr60. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
942 |
Thanks to Bob Platt added photo of Bob Platt at Sylt for air-to-air firing - May61. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
941 |
Thanks to Bob Platt added photo of Bob Platt and Ian "Humph" Humphries outside 2 Squadron Barrack Block - 1960. "Humph" was a 2 Sqn Radio Mechanic from Longsight, Manchester. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
940 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of the Convoy approaching the Bridge in Hamburg - probably on the way to Sylt May53. Note the signs for the regular British convoys on Sylt detachments from all over Germany. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
939 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Bridge in Hamburg - probably on the way to Sylt May53. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
938 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Brian, Comedian Derek, Vince and Al. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 22nd November 2007 |
937 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of a gentle giant at a snowy Jever - Unknown and Lofty Hope. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
936 |
Thanks to Defence Public Relations RAF Internet replaced the link to their "Short Histories" web site with a local copy of the short history of 118 squadron until they can restore them on line. (Backlog 10Sep07) (Click to see.) |
935 |
Thanks to Defence Public Relations RAF Internet replaced the link to their "Short Histories" web site with a local copy of the short history of 112 squadron until they can restore them on line. (Backlog 29Aug07) (Click to see.) |
934 |
Thanks to Defence Public Relations RAF Internet replaced the link to their "Short Histories" web site with a local copy of the short history of 98 squadron until they can restore them on line. (Backlog 29Aug07) (Click to see.) |
933 |
Thanks to Defence Public Relations RAF Internet replaced the link to their "Short Histories" web site with a local copy of the short history of 93 squadron until they can restore them on line. (Backlog 29Aug07) (Click to see.) |
932 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Mishandling and going round again and After landing Page 37 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 19Aug07) (Click to see.) |
931 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 29 from his book. (Backlog 19Aug07) (Click to see.) |
|
Wednesday 21st November 2007 |
930 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Lofty Hope barely fitting in Vampire FB.5 WA317 which arrived on 93 Sqn on Sat 14 Apr 1951 and left for 11 Sqn on Fri 9 Apr 1954. Note the 93 squadron badge on the nosewheel door. (Backlog 19Aug07) (Click to see.) |
929 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Driver Training Jever 1952. The Squadrons were all Tactical Mobile Fighter Ground Attack Squadrons and everyone had to be able to drive when they moved. L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Lofty Hope. (Backlog 19Aug07) (Click to see.) |
928 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Christmas Party in the Attic of 93 Sqn Barrack Block 31Dec52. L to R: Lofty Hope, Al Smith, Unknown in the front, John Lintott, "Boots" and Unknown. (Backlog 19Aug07) (Click to see.) |
927 |
Thanks to Lofty Hope added photo of Christmas Party in the Attic of 93 Sqn Barrack Block 31Dec52. L to R: Unknown, Al Smith, Lofty Hope, John Lintott, "Boots" and Unknown. (Backlog 19Aug07) (Click to see.) |
926 |
Thanks to David Watkins added some more background information about Peter Phillips of 4 Sqn.. (Backlog 17Aug07) (Click to see.) |
925 |
Thanks to Joachim Linke added a photo of the latest brochure he prepared about GAF Jever, one of his last jobs before he moved to Wittmundhaven. In the bottom left corner he mentions the RAF years at Jever. August 2007. (Backlog 9Aug07) (Click to see.) |
924 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Aerobatics, Approach and landing Page 36 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 9Aug07) (Click to see.) |
923 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 28 from his book. (Backlog 9Aug07) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 20th November 2007 |
922 |
Thanks to Joachim Linke added a photo of the German Air Force Ground Combat Support Regiment at GAF Jever receiving its own painting by Herr Wulfing - Jul07. The Regiment retains the painting for as long as it exists and if ever de-commissioned it will be moved to the Luftwaffe Museum in Berlin Gatow. (Backlog 9Aug07) (Click to see.) |
921 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury learnt sadly that Flight Sergeant JO'Neal BEM of 93 Sqn had passed away on 26Dec98. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
920 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Frampton's Repat Party in the Malcolm Club at Jever. L to R Back Row: Derek, Bert Barron, Unknown, Dave Symonds. Middle row: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Pete Bradbury, Unknown, Slim Williams. Front Row: Unknown clapping, Barrowclough, Roy McKinnon, Bert Pierce. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
919 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Frampton's Repat Party in the Malcolm Club at Jever. L to R: Pete Bradbury, Bert Barron holding forth and Dave Symonds. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
918 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of local girlfriends who worked in the NAAFI Bar at Sylt - Nov57. L to R: Bert Barron, Frieda, Peter Bradbury, Mary. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
917 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of girls at the Chez Katrina Bar in Sylt - Nov57. L to R: Mary, Santa who was proprietor, Lottie and Frieda. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 19th November 2007 |
916 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added the last of his excellent set of photos this one showing more "Navel engagement without loss of seamen" in downtown Westerland, Sylt probably taken during the 4 Squadron detachment in Feb/Mar58. 3 Culprits still lurking on the left are from L to R: Tony Boyle, Dave Watt with glasses and John Hawtin. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
915 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of some unknown party in downtown Westerland, Sylt probably taken during the 4 Squadron detachment in Feb/Mar58. 3 Culprits lurking on the top left hand corner of the photograph are from L to R: Dave Watt with glasses, Tony Boyle back and John Hawtin looking at the dancers. The two gentlemen facing the camera in the foreground are Chris Salway on the left - not from Jever - and Dickie Barraclough on the right. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
914 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of 2ATAF Squash Champions - Early 1958. L to R: John Hawtin 4 Sqn, Peter Drummond-Hay ATC, Stanford Howard 118 Sqn, Tommy Thompson 93 Sqn and Gordon Talbot 93 Sqn. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
913 |
Thanks to Danny Lavender added a report of his son Guy's activities that we need to watch! (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 18th November 2007 |
912 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of John Hawtin, "Legs" (Ex-11 Sqn dog) and Pete Hunwick - 1957. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
911 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of John Hawtin on his 98 cc Rabeneck motor cycle - 1957. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
910 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Half-time in the 2ATAF Hockey Final - Apr57. L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Norm Plowright looking down, Unknown back, Unknown, Bill Maish, Ginge Ratcliffe moustache, John Hawtin, Harry Soni. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
909 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of John Hawtin and Jeff Jeffrey inspecting John's Dauphine after rolling AND looping it! - 21Jun57. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
908 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a decode of culprits in famous photo of the Abandoned Earl Paddy Bandon, AOC being sent off from outside the Officers Mess - 9May57. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
907 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Stalling Page 35 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
906 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 27 from his book. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
905 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Peter Bradbury and Ron Spalding in the 93 Sqn Barrack Block. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
904 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Open Day Nose view of United States Air Force North American F-100 Super Sabre in the static display - 6Jun59. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
903 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Open Day View from above of United States Air Force North American F-100 Super Sabre in the static display - 6Jun59. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
902 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Open Day United States Air Force North American F-100 Super Sabre in the static display - 6Jun59. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
901 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day German Air Force North American F-86 Sabre in the static display - 6Jun59. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 17th November 2007 |
900 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Skiing in echelon starboard on the Ski and Winter Survival Course - 1958. Alan Pollock, Fred Daly, Jock McVie and John Hawtin. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
899 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Briefing in dispersal on Exercise Brown Jug Schleswig - Sep57. L to R: Ian Carr, Fred Dawson, Chris Cross, Bill Brewer. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
898 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Briefing in dispersal on Exercise Brown Jug Schleswig - Sep57. L to R : Bill Brewer, Andy McNae, Don Riley, Dave Ferguson and Mitch Shearer. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
897 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Bad Kohlgrub Ski and Winter Survival Course. John Hawtin is 3rd from left in the back row - Jan58. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
896 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a story of how poorly designed early altimeters could so easily be mis-read - 1957 (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
895 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Diving and high-speed flying Page 34 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 16th November 2007 |
894 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 26 from his book. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
893 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Handley Page Victor - 6Jun59. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
892 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week Flypast of the de Havilland Comet - 6Jun59. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
891 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Blackburn Beverley taking off - 6Jun59. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
890 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day Static Display aircraft outside Station Flight with Hangar 1 beyond them - 6Jun59. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 15th November 2007 |
889 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Bill Maish looking very young - Mar-Apr58. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
888 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Tony Boyle with 4 Sqn's new secret weapon - Mar-Apr58. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
887 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Tim McElhaw - the Boss - Mar-Apr58. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
886 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Slash Slaney in briefing mode - Mar-Apr58. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
885 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Pete Jones alongside Hunter F.6 C XJ639 which arrived on 4 Sqn on Fri 22 Mar 1957 and was passed to 2 Sqn on Wed 4 Jan 1961 - Mar-Apr58. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
884 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Pete Hunwick also known as "Pfennig" - Mar-Apr58. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
883 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Paddy Hipperson his usual jolly self - Mar-Apr58. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 14th November 2007 |
882 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of John Hawtin about to strap in - Mar-Apr58. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
881 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Jeff Jeffrey standing under the tail of a Hunter - Mar-Apr58. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
880 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Gerry Eades and his Mercedes - Mar-Apr58. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
879 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Don Riley enjoying the sunshine. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
878 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Dave Ferguson catching up with the paperwork. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
877 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Chris Cross mounting up. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 13th November 2007 |
876 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Bugs Bendell ready to go. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
875 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Dickie Barraclough climbing aboard. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
874 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Bill Brewer and a 100 gallon drop tank. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
873 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Barry Dale about to disappear. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
872 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a photo of Brian Iles 4 sqn, John Sutton 4 Sqn, Wg Cdr Woodward OC Flying and Sqn Ldr Chappy Chapman OC 4 Sqn at the Arab Convention at the New Year's Eve Fancy Dress Ball - 31Dec56. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
871 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a photo of Station Commander Gp Capt Tom Prickett opening the new Officers' Mess Bar. Unknown date - anyone remember? (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
870 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a photo of Robbie Roberts roofing the self-help garages at the end of Schumacher Strasse. Robbie tells me that they were constructed out of scrap timber from equipment boxes in Tech Wing. No 1 Schumacher Strasse is on the left - Probably early 1955. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
869 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a photo of Happy Days! Brian Watson and John Sutton supporting a happy "Hammer" West. Suspect early 1955. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
868 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a photo of Elizabeth Hughes and Station Commander Gp Capt Sid Hughes - Fancy Dress Party New Year's Eve 1956/57. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 12th November 2007 |
867 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Position error correction, High-altitude flying and Diving and high-speed flying Page 33 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
866 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 25 from his book. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 11th November 2007 |
865 |
Thanks to Jeff Jeffrey and Harry Broomhall (who kindly copied the cassette tape to a CD and cleaned it up), during the evening we were entertained to the music of the Jade Basin Five plus One - the RAF Jever Jazz Band, led by Stanford Howard of 118 Sqn and with Dave Watt of 4 Sqn on the piano. Everyone who attended the 50th Anniversary Ladies Guest Night was given a copy of the CD of their performance on BFBN believed to be some time in 1957. Here are copies of the covers for the CD. I have a few spare copies left so if anyone would like one please contact me. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
864 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added photo that shows that when we emerged next morning from 128 Piccadilly it was a wonderful day. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
863 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added photo of Bill Maish, Shirley Maish, Peter Jones, Joy Chambers back, Sue Goodwin, Ken Goodwin, Pat King, Dave Lockspeiser, Henry Chambers, Audrey King on the 118 Squadron Table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
862 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added photo of Sir John Sutton, Norman Giffin back, Bill Blake, Mary Pearce, Carol Watt back, Tony Pearce, John Hawtin, Dave Watt on the 4 Squadron Table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
861 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added photo of Beryl Gray, Barry Dale, Mary Dale back, Val Adamson, Jan Williams, Gillie Gray back, Dougie Adamson on the 98 Squadron Table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
860 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added photo of Christa Rimington, Claire Sharp side view, Danny Lavender, Caroline Lavender, Eric Sharp back, Roy Rimington and Sue Spooner on the 2 Squadron Table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
859 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added photo of Robbie Roberts, Petronella Haynes, Philip Westwell, Dick Haynes back, Ann Roberts back on 5352 Squadron Airfield Construction Branch Table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
858 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added photo of Delereen Gray, Brian and Ann Thornton, Jeff Jeffrey, Al and Trish Pollock on 4 Squadron Table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
857 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added photo of, clockwise round the table from Claire Sharp on the left, Christa Rimington, Danny Lavender, Caroline Lavender, Roy Rimington, Sue Spooner and Eric Sharp on 2 Squadron Table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
856 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added photo of, clockwise round the table from Bill Maish on the left, Shirley Maish, Peter Jones, Sue Goodwin, Ken Goodwin, Dave Lockspeiser, Henry Chambers, Pat King and Joy Chambers on the 118 Squadron table On the right Jo Ryan with Margaret Bouch at the back. At the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
855 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added photo of Ann Lamont and Sir Patrick Hine on the 93 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
854 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added photo of Caroline Lavender, Beryl Gray back, Mary Dale, Ken and Sue Goodwin before the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
853 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added photo of Robbie Roberts, Mick Ryan back, Colin Lamont, Roy Rimington and Lady Jill Hine before the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
852 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added photo of Sir Patrick Hine (half face), Roy Rimington back, Christa Rimington head only, Brian Thornton, Eric Sharp back, Ann Thornton hand and arm, Claire Sharp and Sue Spooner back before the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
851 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Trish Pollock, Ron and Delereen Gray on the 4 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
850 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Mary and Tony Pearce, John Hawtin, who has had a long journey from Edmonton, Alberta, and Dave Watt on the 4 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
849 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Norman Giffin, Sir John Sutton and Bill Blake on the 4 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
848 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Mary and Tony Pearce, John Hawtin and Dave Watt on the 4 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
847 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Ann Lamont, Sir Patrick Hine and Paddy Minnis on the 93 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
846 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Margaret Bouch, Colin Lamont, Ann Lamont who has seen something she doesn't approve of, and Sir Patrick Hine at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
845 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Mick and Jo Ryan, the organiser and his wife, he's looking smug 'cos he thinks he may have got away with it, at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
844 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Mick and Jo Ryan, Margaret Bouch and Colin Lamont on the 93 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
843 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Ann Lamont, Sir Patrick Hine, back of Colin Lamont's head, Paddy Minnis and Lady Jill Hine on the 93 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
842 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Ann Lamont, Sir Patrick Hine, Paddy Minnis and Lady Jill Hine on the 93 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
841 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Pat King, Joy Chambers and Bill Maish on the 118 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
840 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Henry Chambers, Pat King and Joy Chambers on the 118 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
839 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Sue Goodwin, President Ken Goodwin, David Lockspeiser and Henry Chambers on the 118 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
838 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Christa Rimington, Danny and Caroline Lavender on the 2 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
837 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Christa Rimington, Danny and Caroline Lavender on the 2 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
836 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Roy Rimington and Sue Spooner on the 2 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 10th November 2007 |
835 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Sue Spooner and Eric Sharp on the 2 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
834 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Christa Rimington, Danny and Caroline Lavender on the 2 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
833 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of a general view of the Main Ballroom at the RAF Club with L to R in the foreground: Beryl Gray, Gillie Gray, Mary Dale, Dave Watt and side of John Hawtin's head at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
832 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Carol Watt, Norman Giffin, Sir John Sutton, Bill Blake, Mary Pearce and back of Tony Pearce's head on 4 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
831 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Jo Ryan, Margaret Bouch, Colin and Ann Lamont at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
830 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Paddy Minnis, Lady Jill Hine and Pete Bouch at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
829 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Ann Lamont and Sir Patrick Hine at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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| Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Jo Ryan, Margaret Bouch and Colin Lamont enjoying a good joke at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
827 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Jo Ryan, Margaret Bouch and Colin Lamont at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
826 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Norman Giffin and Sir John Sutton at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
825 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Dave and Carol Watt at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. Dave and Carol had to disappear immediately after the meal, for which they have apologised, but they were intercepted by their driver who had been driving around all evening unable to find a parking place. Roger and Aitch Hymans had a similar problem and after trying all the local car parks gave up and went home at 2000 hrs. Apparently the problem was caused by the demands of the Annual London to Brighton Vintage Car rally which began early Sunday morning from Hyde Park. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
824 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Tony Pearce and John Hawtin at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
823 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Mamie Sharman, Gillie Gray and Mary Dale, a thorn between two roses, on the 98 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
822 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Barry Dale, Val Adamson and Jan Williams on the 98 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
821 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Dougie Adamson and Mamie Sharman on the 98 Squadron table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
820 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Robbie Roberts, Petronella Haynes and Philip Westwell remarking on the abbreviation on the 5352 Squadron Airfield Construction Branch table sign at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
819 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Ann Roberts and Dick Haynes at the 5352 Squadron Airfield Construction Branch table at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
818 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Al and Trish Pollock at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
817 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Jeff Jeffrey and Al Pollock at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 9th November 2007 |
816 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Elf'n Safety candle wax collectors on all the tables at the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
815 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of "No! You can't use my specs!" - Brian and Ann Thornton at the start of the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
814 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of John Hawtin, Brian and Ann Thornton before the start of the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
813 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Mary Pearce and Bill Blake before the start of the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07 (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
812 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Jeff Jeffrey, Mary Pearce, Tony Pearce and John Hawtin (who flew over from Edmonton, Alberta) before the start of the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07 (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
811 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Delereen Gray, Eric Sharp, Dave Lockspeiser and Mick Ryan the organiser looking rather concerned before the start of the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07 (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
810 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Mary Pearce, Norman Giffin and Delereen Gray before the start of the Ladies Guest Night at RAF Club - 3Nov07 (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 8th November 2007 |
809 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Menu or the 50th Anniversary Ladies Guest Night on 3rd Nov2007 (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 31st October 2007 |
808 |
Thanks to David Lockspeaiser added David Lockspeiser to those attending the 50th Anniversary Ladies Guest Night on 3rd Nov2007 (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 29th October 2007 |
807 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a photo of Station Commander Gp Capt Tom Prickett being towed out of the Mess at the end of his tour - Dec55. L to R: Unknown S/L, W/C Harrington OC Tech Wg, Stn Cdr G/C Tom Prickett, Top rear AVM Ubee, AOC 2 Gp, 2 Unknown heads, W/C Orbell OC RAF Regt, W/C Sing OC Admin Wg, W/C Hammer West OC Flying. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
806 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a photo of John Sutton holding the nails for Jimmy Yates when constructing the garages in the Married Quarters area - Probably early 1955. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
805 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a photo of Jimmy Yates helping with the construction of garages in the Married Quarters area - Probably early 1955. This shot shows the MT Yard behind the garages so they must have been built in the corner before No 1 Schumacher Strasse, probably the long grey roof in the bottom left-hand corner of the aerial photograph. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
804 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a photo of Jimmy Yates and Robbie Roberts making themselves some garages in the Married Quarters area - Probably early 1955. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 27th October 2007 |
803 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a photo of Station Flight preparing to fly the German Press. L to R: Unknown German Press, John Sutton, Pete Sanderson, Shrubby Shrubsole and Unknown German Press - About 1955 as John Sutton arrived on Station Flight in Jan55 but in Dec55 became Flight Commander on 4 Sqn and he is not yet wearing a 4 Sqn badge. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
802 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a second copy of the 122 Wg photogrpah which is different from the first. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 19th October 2007 |
801 |
Thanks to Bill Blake added Bill Blake to list of those attending Ladies Guest Night on 3Nov07 (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.). I will be away for a week. |
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Thursday 18th October 2007 |
800 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Flight planning Chart 6 No Ext Stores (Cruising at maximum continuous R.P.M.) Page 32 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
799 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Flight planning Chart 5 2 x 100 GALLON DROP TANKS Page 31 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 17th October 2007 |
798 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Flight planning Chart 4 2 x 1,000LB BOMBS Page 30 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
797 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Flight planning Chart 3 2 x 500LB BOMBS PLUS 8 x 60 LB. R.P. Page 29 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
796 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Flight planning Chart 2 2 x 500LB BOMBS Page 28 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
795 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 24 from his book. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
794 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Andy McNae posing in front of a fire extinguisher - station flight hangar in the background. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
793 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Al Pollock on a Hunter F.6 100 gallon drop tank. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
792 |
Thanks to John Hawtin added a photo of Pete Jones, John Hawtin, Dick Millward, Pete Hunwick all of 4 Sqn, at Aalborg, North Denmark detachment in October 1958. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
791 |
Thanks to John Hawtin who has sent me from Edmonton, Alberta a CD-ROM containing 35 marvellous photographs of his time at Jever, added a photo of John Hawtin, 4 Sqn, Captain of Jever the Winning 2ATAF Hockey Team receiving the Trophy from Mrs Ubee, AOC's wife - April 1957. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
790 |
Thanks to Brian Thornton added to the 4 Sqn Story of a Battle Fl;ight scramble in bad weather. (Backlog 24Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 16th October 2007 |
789 |
Thanks to Ernie Lack added a 4 Sqn Story of his memories of 4 Sqn Detachment to Treviso, Northern Italy from 11th to 17th April 1953 (Backlog 21Jul07) (Click to see.) |
788 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star BB784 in the Static Display - 6Jun59. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
787 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day Jever Station Flight top view of Hawker Hunter 2 seat T.7 XL617 in the Static Display - 6Jun59. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
786 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day Jever Station Flight Hawker Hunter 2 seat T.7 XL617 in the Static Display - 6Jun59. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
785 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day Air to Ground target used for Wing Demo - 6Jun59. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
784 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day Air to Ground target destroyed - 6Jun59. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 15th October 2007 |
783 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day British Army Skeeter XL769 in the hover - 6Jun59. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
782 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added a hair-raising story of the day we nearly lost over a dozen aircraft - Summer 56. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 14th October 2007 |
781 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day Canadian Avro Canada CF-100 static display - 6Jun59. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
780 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Flight planning Chart 1 No External Stores Page 27 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
779 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon and Clive Handy, 3 Sqn Association added a long overdue page on one of 4 Sqn's famous personalities, Flight Lieutenant John Farley OBE, AFC - Chief Development Test Pilot for the Harrier. This is inadequate as a total story of John but it is a start and the place to build up a full picture. So let me have your stories! (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
778 |
Thanks to Norman Giffin added Norman Giffin to the list of those attending the 50th Anniversary Ladies Guest Night at the RAF Club on 3Nov07. This brings the total to 64 - come on you waverers - let's make it 100! Apologies for delays I have been away on business for a week. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 7th October 2007 |
777 |
Thanks to Sir John Sutton added Sir John and Lady Angela Sutton to the list of those attending the 50th Anniversary Ladies Guest Night at the RAF Club on 3Nov07. This brings the total to 65 - come on you waverers - let's make it 100! (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 6th October 2007 |
776 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day German Naval Air Arm Fairey Gannet UA115 in the static display attracting some National interest - 6Jun59. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
775 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day German Naval Air Arm Fairey Gannet UA115 in the static display - 6Jun59. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
774 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day dramatic picture of Gloster Javelin XA628 and a slow burning starter cartridge - 6Jun59. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
773 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Flight planning charts Page 26 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
772 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 22 from his book. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
771 |
I have had a few attendees to the 50th Anniversary Ladies Guest Night at the RAF Club on 3Nov07 say that they do not like Salmon so I have subsituted Roast Rib Eye of Beef with Madeira Wild Mushroom Sauce served with traditional roast potatoes and a selection of seasonal vegatables. I hope this does not disappoint the Salmon enthusiasts. I have had no requests for a vegatarian alternative so if you are considering that please let me know of your choice and that will becomes the one alternative for ALL vegatarians. The choice must be made before the night or the kitchen can't cope. We have a total of 64 - so come on you waverers - let's make it 100! (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
770 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added aerial photo showing that the Husum Lakes were/are considered to be a "bad" - swimming pool. (Backlog 18Jul07) (Click to see.) |
769 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day Static Aircraft Display in front of Station Flight Hangar taken from Tech Wing Hangar roof - 6Jun59. Hangar 1 is beyond the trees. (Backlog 15Jul07) (Click to see.) |
768 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of 93 Sqn crews prepare for Ground Attack display on the 4 and 93 Sqn hardstanding in front of Hangar 4. Great shot from the roof of Hangar 4 - pity about the training Sqn in the background! Jever Open Day 6Jun59. Left Hunter F.6 is XJ641 G which arrived on 93 Sqn on Tue 2 Apr 1957 but sadly went missing with Fg. Off. Reggie West on Wed 11 Nov 1959. (Backlog 15Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 5th October 2007 |
767 |
Thanks to Roy Rimington added Roy and Christa Rimington to list of those attending the 50th Anniversary Ladies Guest Night at the RAF Club on 3Nov07. This brings the total to 64 - come on you waverers - let's make it 100! (Backlog 15Jul07) (Click to see.) |
766 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day Static Aircraft Display taken from Tech Wing Hangar roof - 6Jun59. The area around the hardstanding is considerably more built up today. (Backlog 15Jul07) (Click to see.) |
765 |
Thanks to Dr Siegfried Müller added an annoucement from the State Museum of Oldenburg which has organized the exhibition "From Zeppelin to Airbus. History of the aviation in the Northwest of Germany in the 20th century".
The exhibition will be open from 26 August to 18 November 2007 in Oldenburg. (Backlog 15Jul07) (Click to see further details.) |
764 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added General flying Page 25 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
763 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 21 from his book. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
762 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added the last of his wonderful, well documented set of photographs with a photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Handley Page Victor B.2 XH815 from RAF Gaydon flown by Wg Cdr. Ritchely - 6Jun59. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
761 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of de Havilland Vampire T.11 2 seat trainer XH326 at Station Flight Jever - 1May59. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
760 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Supermarine Swift FR.5 of 2 Sqn - Jever 11May59. 1st a/c left is WK300. It arrived on 2 Sqn on Tue 3 Feb 1959 and was struck off charge back to MOD on Wed 18 Jan 1961. The next a/c along is XD973 which arrived on 2 Sqn on Fri 7 Nov 1958 and was sent to 60 MU on Wed 8 Feb 1961. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
759 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Anglo-German Open Day North American F-100 Super Sabre FW941 from 22nd Squadron Bitburg flown by Lt Weeks - 6Jun59. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
758 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Close up of nose of Avro Shackleton Mk.3 WR896 from 205 Sqn at RAF St Mawgan front view - 6Jun59. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
757 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Avro Shackleton Mk.3 WR896 from 206 Sqn at RAF St Mawgan front view - 6Jun59. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
756 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Avro Shackleton Mk.3 WR896 from 206 Sqn at RAF St Mawgan - 6Jun59. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 4th October 2007 |
755 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Percival Pembroke XL954 Jever - 11 May 1959. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
754 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Gloster Meteor F.8 WK814 visiting Jever - 1 May 1959. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
753 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Gloster Javelin XA620 visiting Station Flight Jever - 1959. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
752 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of two Gloster Javelins (XA620 on the left) visiting Station Flight Jever - 1959. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
751 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Gloster Javelin XA620 rear view - 1959. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
750 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Gloster Javelin XA620 - 1959. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
749 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Hawker Hunter F.6 Royal Netherlands Air Force visiting Jever Station Flight - 1 May 1959. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
748 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of de Havilland Comet XH695 RAF Transport Command which brought in the Headmaster for their visit to Germany. Parked in front of 2 Sqn Hangar 3 - 11 May 1959. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 3rd October 2007 |
747 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 WG418 Station Flight - 1st May 1959. (Backlog 12Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 1st October 2007 |
746 |
Thanks to Imperial War Musueum Photo Archives added photo of the Sabre Mk.IV (F-86E) aircraft of No. 112 Squadron - about Jul54. The 2nd aircraft is XB946 R which was delivered to the Squadron on Tuesday 6th April 1954 when at Bruggen. (Backlog 9Jul07) (Click to see.) |
745 |
Thanks to Imperial War Musueum Photo Archives added photo of the Sabre Mk.IV (F-86E) aircraft of No. 112 Squadron - about Jul54. The first aircraft is XB920 K which was delivered to the Squadroin during March 1954 when at Bruggen. (Backlog 9Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 29th September 2007 |
744 |
Thanks to Imperial War Musueum Photo Archives added photo of the first Hawker Hunters to go to Germany. A line up of these Mark 4 Hunters with which 98 Squadron are re-equipping at Jever Air Base. 2 nd. A.T.A.F. is the first of five N.A.T.O. Air Forces to receive the aircraft. Large numbers of Hunters are on order for West Europe (BIPPA/638906) The first Hunter in the row is WW654 which was delivered to the RAF at 5 MU at Kemble on 28Mar55. (Backlog 9Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 28th September 2007 |
743 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added FINAL CHECKS FOR LANDING Centre Page Right from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 9Jul07) (Click to see.) |
742 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added FINAL CHECKS FOR TAKE-OFF Centre Page Left from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 9Jul07) (Click to see.) |
741 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 20 from his book. (Backlog 9Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 26th September 2007 |
740 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn Letter Asking for Details of Squadron Crest - 7Apr1952 (Backlog 9Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 25th September 2007 |
739 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photos of English Electric Canberra WH954 visiting Jever Station Flight from 11 Sqn - 1st May 1959. (Backlog 9Jul07) (Click to see.) |
738 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photos of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day English Electric Canberra PR.7 WT634 Photographic Reconnaissance version from 17 Sqn at RAF Wildenwrath and on the right a B(I)8 WT336 Interdiction version from 88 Sqn at RAF Wildenwrath - Jever 6 June 1959. (Backlog 9Jul07) (Click to see.) |
737 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photos of No 111 Squadron Black Arrows, Anglo-German Week Open Day - Jever 6 June 1959. (Backlog 9Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 24th September 2007 |
736 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photos of No 111 Squadron Black Arrows, Anglo-German Week Open Day - Jever 6 June 1959. L to R, the names are those from the side of the aircraft and are not guaranteed to be the pilot for this show: Hunter F.6 XF416, XG201 Pilot F/L Hine, XE563 F/L Kemp AFC, XG193 F/O Clayton-Jones, XG200 F/L Wild, XG171 S/L Latham, XG170 F/L Wood, XG189, XF430 F/L Mercer and on the end two non-111 Sqn Hunters XF415 and XE546 Z visiting from 26 Sqn. (Backlog 9Jul07) (Click to see.) |
735 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photos of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Blackburn Beverley, RAF XL151 pilot Flt. Lt. Calvert from RAF Abingdon Side view refuelling - 6Jun59. (Backlog 9Jul07) (Click to see.) |
734 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photos of Anson VM393 - Jever 1959. (Backlog 9Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 23rd September 2007 |
733 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Tempest used for fire practice, Sylt - Dec57. L to R: John ?, Peter Bradbury, Bert Barron, "Framp" Frampton. (Backlog 9Jul07) (Click to see.) |
732 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of the Inland Sea frozen at the back of the airfield, Monkmarsh, Sylt - Dec57. (Backlog 6Jul07) (Click to see.) |
731 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Munkmarsh Inn out of the back gate of the airfield, bordering the inland sea, Sylt - Dec57. L to R: Peter Bradbury, Ben Barron, "Framp" Frampton and Taff Parry. (Backlog 6Jul07) (Click to see.) |
730 |
Thanks to Ken Sambrookes added photo and story of 23 May 2005 - Foxy Lady is Fifty - Was Hunter F.4 WV318 on 93 Sqn. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
729 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of No 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel today - 8Jun07 1010 hrs. The 'Hole' does not get much mention these days, so here is something for all our ex 101 SU lads. A recent view of Brockzetal to at least show that it is still there. Unfortunately there is not a great deal to be seen because of the trees. Main gate on the left and the Radome just visible on the right. As far as I know, today it is a Control and Reporting Centre and is part of the National Air Policing Centre in Kalkar. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
728 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Phelan's Demob Party sing song. Malcolm Club Bar - about Apr/May 1957. L to R: Barraclough, Roy McKinnon, Unknown, Jock (guitar), Peter Bradbury, Unknown, Unknown. Can anyone name any of the "Unknowns"? (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
727 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Phelan's Demob Party. Malcolm Club Bar - about Apr/May 1957. L to R Back row: Dennis Crewe, Dave Symonds, Unknown, Unknown, Phelan, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Ken Brown (sweater and glass), Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown with guitar, MacDonald, Peter ? (accordion); Front row: Unknown, Barraclough , Unknown, Jock (guitar), Peter Bradbury (mouth-organ). Can anyone name any of the "Unknowns"? (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
726 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Climbing Page 24 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 22nd September 2007 |
725 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 19 from his book. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
724 |
I have now loaded a complete set of 93 Sqn's F540s covering the period from their arrival at Jever in March 1952 until their disbandment in Dec60. (Except for 1957). This enables us to have at least one squadron F540 record for every month of the 11 years. Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn F540 for April 1952 - Manual version of Broadcast Control, Jever Homer unreliable, Cine films still processed at Celle, Walker grounded 6 months, Trieste visit cancelled, Runaway horse on runway, OC Flying crashed on TO from Wunstorf on raid on Staines, Flypast for Eisenhower at Minden, Spares held on Sqns. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 16th September 2007 |
723 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photos of two views from the windows of Block 40 - with and without snow. The long low building on the left is the Old Airmens' Mess. This has been replaced by a modern all ranks building where everyone has lunch these days - click to see outside and inside. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
722 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of the decoration the front doors of the Station Headquarters at RAF Jever - about 1959. The SHQ was built by the Luftwaffe in 1936 and is now a Listed Building. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
721 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added a photo of an unusual, fore-shortened shot of the approach to Runway 28 (Today, 29 in our day). The "square" aspect of the airfield fooled me in to thinking that it was not Jever. In fact the aircraft dispersal in front of Hangars 3 and 4 can be seen halfway down the runway on the left and the large hard standing in front of Hangar 1 and Tech Wing can be seen in the distance on the right. The edge of Schortens can be seen in the fore-ground. This is another photo taken by Marcus Christ from the German Naval Air Arm on 2nd July 2007. (Backlog 2Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 15th September 2007 |
720 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Mike Wilson who says: "How I wanted to be a pilot in those days! I don't know how I managed to get in the cockpit of a Swift though". (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
719 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Olympia Typewriter Factory: Taken by Mike Wilson, says, on his flight in a Hunter T7, flown - to the best of his recollection - by Fg.Off. Hook. "It really was a privilege to fly in that aircraft. I remember how heavy my camera seemed to be when pulling Gs at the end of Jever runway!" (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
718 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added Group Captain Ian Smith's hand-written note, which Mike obviously typed up after the visit of the AOC in May 1960. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
717 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of No 111 Squadron Black Arrows Diamond Nine - Jever Open Day 6Jun59. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
716 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of No 111 Squadron Black Arrows Bomb-burst - Jever Open Day 6Jun59. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
715 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of No 111 Squadron Black Arrows peeling off from arrow head - Jever Open Day 6Jun59. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 14th September 2007 |
714 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of No 111 Squadron Black Arrows - Jever Open Day 6Jun59. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
713 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Taff Watkin's Demob Party. Malcolm Club Bar - about Apr/May 1957. L to R Back row: Dave Symonds, Unknown, Mac, Peter Bradbury, Unknown at piano, Unknown, Unknown, "Framp" Frampton, Taff Watkins, Maxie back of head, Unknown; Front row: Barraclough and Bert Pierce. Can anyone name any of the "Unknowns"? (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 12th September 2007 |
712 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added photo of Taff Watkin's Demob Party. Malcolm Club Bar - about 1957. 1. Unknown, 2. Unknown, 3. Macdonald (with hat off), 4. Dave Symonds (white shirt), 5. Bert Barron, 6. "Framp" Frampton, 7. Mac (in blazer), 8. Taff Palmer, 9. Unknown, 10. Peter Bradbury 11. Barraclough, 12. Unknown, 13. Unknown, 14. Dennis Crewe, 15. Bert Pierce, 16. Unknown (checked shirt), 17. Slim Williams (head only), 18. Unknown, 19. Unknown, 20. Maxie, 21. Unknown, 22. Roy McKinnon, 23. Unknown, 24. Unknown (drinking pint), 25. Unknown, 26. Unknown, 27. Taff Watkins. Can anyone name any of the "Unknowns"? (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 11th September 2007 |
711 |
Thanks to David Watkins learnt the sad news that Flying Officer David Garratt, ex-Sgt pilot on 93 Sqn, was killed in a Hunter landing accident at North Weald when flying for 111 Sqn on 7th June 1957. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
710 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added more information about Target Towing at Sylt to the photo of Tempest Target Towing versions at APC Sylt - July 1951. This picture prompted the following information from Ron Gray: "The subject pic struck me as the beginning of the end for the Tempest TT as in the background I believe is a Mossie. The Mossie took over as an interim to the replacement Meteor 8 which allowed higher altitude levels of towing. During my time with 4 Sqn we had Tempests and Mosquitos, but am unsure if the Meatbox came before the 1955 attachment. The advantage of the Mosquito was its ability to carry four flags, and after each 4th sortie by the Sqn aircraft it simply dropped the shot up flag and returned to the range for the next bunch of firing aircraft." (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
709 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Corporal and Airmens' Mess Menu for Christmas Lunch 25Dec59. Lists Station Commander Gp Capt I S Smith. President of the Airmens' Messing Committee Sqn Ldr E M Harrison and Station Catering Officer Flt Lt. J R Ayling. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
708 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Siegrid Wels, SHQ typist. Understood that she now lives in Schortens near the airfield. Can anyone confirm? - about 1959. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
707 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of L to R: Fred Monsey (from North Walsham, worked in the Postal section); Bob Dicker (a corporal in Central Registry from Hartley Witney); Mike Wilson; and Colin Leeming (clerk in SHQ Central Registry, from Hull) - about 1959. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
706 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Christmas Day Lunch 1959 for Mike Wilson with L to R Frau Reichert, Helga Reichert, who was a typist in SHQ, and Herr Reichert. Mike quotes from his diary that Helga "wore a nice red dress with a black necklace." Helga now lives in UK. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 10th September 2007 |
705 |
Thanks to Dougie Adamson and Colin Lamont added Dougie and Val Adamson and Colin and Ann Lamont to those attending the Ladies Guest Night on 3Nov07. We now have 62 attendees. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 9th September 2007 |
704 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Taxying and Take-off Page 23 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
703 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 18 from his book. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
702 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn F540 for May 1952 - Aeros Team competition at Gutersloh came 3rd, 5 French AF pilots attached from Dijon, Coulon, de Lacoste, Ephritikine, Treffle and Rousseaux, to be spread among Jever sqns, tanks fitted for Sylt, Simpson left, Pearch arrived, to Sylt, flag firing at 180 kts, losing flags, Pearch 38%. (Backlog 5Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 8th September 2007 |
701 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added a photo of Jever Town from a PC-3 Orion of the German Navy Air Arm returning from an East German air display - 2Jul07. The old airmen's married quarters are in the centre of the picture just beyond the red tennis courts of the MTV Jever Tennis Center with its grey roofed main building. To the right foreground is the Jever Town Swimming Pool. The Officers' Married Quarters patch "downtown" is about half-way up the photograph beyond the left to right bands of trees, called Beethoven Strasse and Englischer Weg. Also marked it up for reference in 5253 Airfield Construction Branch history of building RAF Jever. (Click to see.) (Backlog 2Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 7th September 2007 |
700 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added a photo taken on finals at ETNJ GAF Jever Runway 28 - 2Jul07. (Backlog 2Jul07) (Click to see.) |
699 |
Thanks to Dave Lockspeiser added details of Neville Duke's Memorial Service at St. Clement Danes at 12.00 hrs on Thurs 11th October. (Backlog 2Jul07) (Click to see.) |
698 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of a typical bedspace with pin-ups - about 1959. Mike Wilson writes: "I thought at first this was my bed space but the pictures are not of Brigitte Bardot. She was my pin-up and long, long after National Service I sold my collection of dozens of postcards of her on Ebay and made about £450". L to R: Mike Wilson, Taff Thomas and Colin Leeming. (Backlog 2Jul07) (Click to see.) |
697 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo taken on a Paris weekend - 16May59.  L to R: Fred Pitt; Bob Dicker; Colin Leeming and Mike Wilson. Mike Wilson writes: "I have to confess that I cannot remember a thing! And drink was not involved because I was - and still am - a non-drinker. In fact, were it not for the photographs, it's hard to believe I went. My diary for Friday 15th May finishes halfway down the page saying "Bob, Col, Fred and I got back seat for the four of us. Settled in and dead on 1400 we left Jever for Paris." The pages for the 16th, 17th and 18th are blank. My Tuesday entry starts: "To work once more after Paris." (Backlog 2Jul07) (Click to see.) |
696 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of friends on a stroll in the woods - about 1959. L to R: Harry Gold from Brighton; Jim Silvester from Birmingham; Mike Wilson from Bridlington; Jock Webster from Aberdeen. (Backlog 2Jul07) (Click to see.) |
695 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of what is believed to be a party of SHQ staff - about 59. L to R: Rear: Fred Pitt, Postal Clerk; Unknown,; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown;Unknown. Front: Unknown; Bob Dicker; Mike Wilson; Sgt. Hamer; Colin Leeming; Unknown; Wg Cdr Peter Cleaver, OC Admin. Wing. (Backlog 2Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 6th September 2007 |
694 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Handling, Management of the fuel system and Starting the engine Page 22 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 2Jul07) (Click to see.) |
693 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 17 from his book. (Backlog 2Jul07) (Click to see.) |
692 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn F540 for June 1952 - At Sylt, Tempest forced landing LIST, Olaf Bergh to Korea, Towing Flt Crewroom Party, Back to Jever, Hancock, Concannon and Le Breton waiting to join, Wallace scaled flafgpole and hung flag with 30 hits, Nordhoorn air to ground, CFS visit, Black stripes on wings for ex, JUNE PRIMER Ex., Early morn strike, Abigail and Latimer arrived, Hancock, Concannon and Le Breton to 112 Sqn, Detached to DUXFORD. (Backlog 2Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 2nd September 2007 |
691 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added a beautiful airborne photo taken of GAF Jever No 4 Hangar (larger) and No 3 Hangar with control tower in top right-hand corner, by Marcus Christ from a German Naval Air Arm Orion Maritime Patrol aircraft on the morning of 2nd July 2007. The gun butts can be seen leading away into the trees on the left and the South-West dispersals with the Hardened Aircraft Shelters in the background on the top right. Marcus is now a German Naval Air Arm padre serving at Nordholz and obviously taking full advantage of the flying opportunities! (Backlog 2Jul07) (Click to see.) |
690 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added picture of Derek Hull's Demob Party. NAAFI Attic Bar April 1957. Peter Bradbury performing on the table after being urged to do so to the singing of " Sing, Sing, or show us your --------------- ". (Backlog 1Jul07) (Click to see.) |
689 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of unknown party - L to R: Rear: Mike Wilson; Middle Row: Unknown, Danny ?, Unknown, Taff Thomas, Lloyd Maloney, great sportsman, Jock Gillies; Front: Colin Leeming - about 59.nbsp; (Backlog 1Jul07) (Click to see.) |
688 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of AOC AVM Paddy Crisham in the Airmens' Mess asking the airmen's opinion of their food. The full face belongs to Colin Leeming, who also worked in SHQ (Central Registry perhaps) and the half face on extreme right is Fred Monsey, who was a Postal Clerk. Flt.Lt. Ayling, Catering Officer, overlooks us and I think it will be WO "Sticky" Glew behind Ayling. I expect the AOC asked "Is everything all right?" and we'd reply "Yes, sir!" - 29May59. (Backlog 1Jul07) (Click to see.) |
687 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of 2 seat de Havilland Vampire T.11 Station Flight Jever - 11May59. (Backlog 1Jul07) (Click to see.) |
686 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of 2 seat Hawker Hunter T.7 XL617 Station Flight Jever - 11May59. (Backlog 1Jul07) (Click to see.) |
685 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Cockpit sealing and pressurising, Seat adjustment, Oxygen system and Windscreen de-icing Page 21 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Backlog 1Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 1st September 2007 |
684 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 16 from his book. (Backlog 1Jul07) (Click to see.) |
683 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn F540 for July 1952 - deployed to DUXFORD, Abigail and Latimer started flying, RP demonstration on STANFORD range, 1st encounter with Canadian F.86's, detachment to TURNHOUSE, 2 Sqn Vampires collided dogfighting with F.86, Wood baled out, Abigail lost ldr in cloud killed when Vampire crashed 2 miles west of AURICH, Abigail's funeral in Hamburg, 1st Vampire camouflaged at FASSBERG, OC 77 Sqn lectured on Korean experiences, French attached pilots Magnon and Babou started flying, British Resident briefed on Germany since the war, Tucker to 206 Sqn, Coburn and Freeman arrived. (Backlog 1Jul07) (Click to see.) |
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Friday 31st August 2007 |
682 |
Thanks to Pastoor Tom Culpeck added a request to the Noticeboard for contact detial for Canon R Ball and Jim Ayling members of the Star of Saxony 853 Masonic Lodge which was consecrated in Hangar 1 at RAF Jever on 22Mar58 and is due to have its 50th Anniversary next year. (Backlog 1Jul07) (Click to see.) |
681 |
Thanks to Al Pollock added the full story of why he flew his Hunter under Tower Bridge on 5Apr68. (Backlog 30Jun07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 27th August 2007 |
680 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added another shot of Royal Netherlands Air Force Republic F-84F Thunderstreak 8T-11 (8T-16 was also there), visiting Station Flight Jever - 17Jun59. (Backlog 29Jun07) (Click to see.) |
679 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added another shot of Royal Netherlands Air Force Republic F-84F Thunderstreak 8T-11 (8T-16 was also there), visiting Station Flight Jever - 17Jun59.nbsp; (Backlog 29Jun07) (Click to see.) |
678 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Royal Netherlands Air Force Republic F-84F Thunderstreak 8T-11 (8T-16 was also there), visiting Station Flight Jever - 17Jun59. (Backlog 29Jun07) (Click to see.) |
677 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Royal Netherlands Air Force Republic F-84F Thunderstreak 8T-11, visiting Station Flight Jever - 17Jun59. (Backlog 29Jun07) (Click to see.) |
676 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of German Air Force Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star, visiting Station Flight Jever - 1959. (Backlog 29Jun07) (Click to see.) |
675 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of German Air Force Douglas DC-3 Dakota GA-117, visiting Station Flight Jever - 1959. (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 26th August 2007 |
674 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of German Air Force North American Sabre 6s, visiting Station Flight Jever - 1959. (Click to see.) |
673 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added copy if Flying Wing Orders for the Headmasters' Visit on 11May59. (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 25th August 2007 |
672 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Other controls, Cockpit Equipment, Canopy and Cockpit heating and ventilation Page 20 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
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Friday 24th August 2007 |
671 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 15 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 23rd August 2007 |
670 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn Roll of Officers and Airmen Pilots dated 31st July 1952. (Backlog 29Jun07) (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 21st August 2007 |
669 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of a newsclipping from Australia from Roy Garthwaite, 93 Sqn, via Eric Pigdon. Roy says: "I'm becoming famous at long last - the attached snippet appeared in the local paper a couple of days ago!! As you can see, I haven't changed at all!" (Click to see.) |
668 |
Thanks to permission from Andrew Stephens, Imperial War Museum added a link to Imperial War Museum excellent web site. (Backlog 28Jun07) (Click to see.) |
667 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added photo of John Fox fishing at the Husum Lakes. (Backlog 25Jun07) (Click to see.) |
666 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added his diary notes after the Open Day 6th June 1959. (Click to see.) |
665 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson learnt of the sad news of the death of "Ginger" Lacey in 1989. (Backlog 25Jun07) (Click to see.) |
664 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Hunter T.7, Station Flight, Jever from Chipmunk, taken on an air experience ride. (Backlog 25Jun07) (Click to see.) |
663 |
Thanks to holidays and streams of very welcome visitors I have got rather behind with the loading and have a backlog - so I will start adding the date of the backlog until I catch up again. Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of memories of Chipmunk Flying. This is Flt. Lt. Jim C Brown, RAF Jever Station Adjutant who came from Te Amawutu in New Zealand, when he took LAC Mike Wilson for air experience in the Chipmunk T.10 of Jever Station Flight. Mike writes "Brought up my breakfast during aerobatics!". He says Jim Brown and his wife were very kind to him and he babysat for them on quite a few occasions. (Backlog 25Jun07) (Click to see.) |
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Monday 20th August 2007 |
662 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Guns, R.P. and bombs and Radio equipment Page 19 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
661 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 14 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 19th August 2007 |
660 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn Movement Order No 7/52 dated 14th August 1952 - 93 Sqn move to RBAF Florennes from Jever. (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 15th August 2007 |
659 |
Thanks to Ken Bibby added photo of Newspaper Article congratulating 71st "Richthofen" Fight-Bomber Wing, who we visited at Wittmundhaven last August 2006, on having achieved 250,000 flying hours on the Phantom F-4F since 1974. Further, since 1999 they have had no accidents. (Click to see.) |
658 |
Thanks to Ken Bibby added photo of winning Athletes - RAF Jever Station Athletics - 1955? Left to Right: Ken Bibby, Ron "Taff" Jones. (Click to see.) |
657 |
Thanks to Ken Bibby added photo of winning Tech Wing Relay Team - RAF Jever Station Athletics - 1955? Left to Right: Unknown, Ken Bibby, Ron "Taff" Jones, Unknown. (Click to see.) |
656 |
Thanks to Ken Bibby added photo of winning Soccer Team - Electrical Section, Tech Wing - 1956. Ken Bibby on the right. (Click to see.) |
655 |
Thanks to Anthony Hodge, an aviation historian, added his appeal for information in connection with Spitfire P7505 to the noticeboard. He needs any squadron details from February 14th 1941 to the 6th of May 1941 when P705 was apparently used by 118 squadron. He has asked me do we have any squadron activity records of that period, or pilots logbook notes, or pictures, or know of anyone he could contact? I have asked Ken Goodwin but he has no records and I have drawn Anthony's attention to our history of 118 Sqn. However, there is nothing there that is that detailed - so if anyone has anymore details please contact Anthony. (Click to see.) |
654 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Canadian Sabre 6 AX552 visited Jever about to leave - 5Mar59. (Click to see.) |
653 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Canadian Sabre 6 AX552 visited Jever ready to go with helmet, parachute and air brakes open - 5Mar59. (Click to see.) |
652 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Supermarine Swift FR.5 of No. 2 Squadron being serviced outside Hangar 1 when it probably belonged to Tech Wing - 1959. (Click to see.) |
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Monday 13th August 2007 |
651 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ, Joachim Linke and Maurice Parker added a detailed aerial photograph showing the married quarter numbers at RAF Jever. If you lived in quarters and can remmeber which number, please let me know, if possible, the month and year of moving in and out so that I can enter it on the table. (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 12th August 2007 |
650 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ and Heather Meierjohann added a translation of the Sale Document for the Married Quarters. The whole estate is for sale and not individual houses. The intention is that the new owner should continue to rent the 95 houses. Also added a correct decode of the house numbers which resolves the conflict about who lived in which house. They have not been re-numbered since our day. (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 8th August 2007 |
649 |
Thanks to Dirk Jacob, GAF Jever, added a request for contact information for a John McGill. He was born 8Feb35 and was a flight mechanic working at RAF Jever up until 1958. (Click to see.) |
648 |
Thanks to Dave Watt added Carol and Dave Watt, 4 sqn Arm Off and Jade Basin 5 +1 pianist to the attendees for the Ladies Guest Night at the RAF Club on 3rd November 2007. If you haven't made up your mind yet then hurry up and let me know that you are coming! (Click to see.) |
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Monday 6th August 2007 |
647 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn Movement Order No 8/52 dated 27th August 1952 - 93 Sqn move from RBAF Florennes back to Jever. (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 1st August 2007 |
646 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Canadian Sabre 6 AX552 visited Jever - 5Mar59. (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 31st July 2007 |
645 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 13 from his book. (Click to see.) |
644 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Elevator trimming tab control, Wheel brakes, Engine controls, Throttle lever and Engine starting system Page 18 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 28th July 2007 |
643 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker and Mike Wilson added a new Jever Story about the History of the two large paintings in the Ante-room of the Officers' Mess. (Click to see.) |
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Friday 27th July 2007 |
642 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson added the History of Jever from the Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960 as a medium length history of Jever. (Click to see.) |
641 |
Thanks to Chris Stone added a correction to the bottom of page 5 of the History of Jever, in the Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. Chris was later Station Commander at RAF Wattisham and he reports the true story of the "Wellington" mission from the History of RAF Wattisham. (Click to see.) |
640 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Page 13 of Booklet, Administrative Facts And Figures, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. (Click to see.) |
639 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Page 12 of Booklet, The Following Facilities Are Available On The Station To Personnel And Their Families, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. (Click to see.) |
638 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Page 11 of Booklet, Administration Details, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. (Click to see.) |
637 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Page 10 of Booklet, Baggage Instructions, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. (Click to see.) |
636 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Page 9 of Booklet, Programme for Tuesday, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 26th July 2007 |
635 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Page 8 of Booklet, Programme for Monday, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 25th July 2007 |
634 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Page 7 of Booklet, History of Jever, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. (Click to see.) |
633 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Page 6 of Booklet, History of Jever, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. (Click to see.) |
632 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Page 5 of Booklet, History of Jever, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. (Click to see.) |
631 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Page 4 of Booklet, Conducting Officers, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. (Click to see.) |
630 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Page 3 of Booklet, List of Guests, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. (Click to see.) |
629 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Page 2 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. (Click to see.) |
628 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Page 1 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. (Click to see.) |
627 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Cover of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 24th July 2007 |
626 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Eagle Airways Viking G-AHPM "Lord Rodney" at RAF Jever on 14th August 1959. It was privately chartered to transported families. (Click to see.) |
625 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Eagle Airways Viking G-AHPM "Lord Rodney" loading families at RAF Jever on 14th August 1959. It was privately chartered to transported families. (Click to see.) |
624 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn F540 for August 1952 - Duncan Sands, Min for Supply visited, newly camouflaged Vampires, AOC's Inspection, Off Mess Ball, CFE Brief on Korea, Move to Florennes Detachment, French Exchange pilots called back to Jever, Task "Beef" Vampires to UK to exchange 4 channel radios for 10 channel, Highet? back to New Zealand, Latimer left. (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 22nd July 2007 |
623 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Flaps controls, Dive braks controls, Flying controls and Flying controls locking gear Page 17 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
622 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 12 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Friday 20th July 2007 |
621 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Eagle Airways Viking G-AHPM "Lord Rodney" being refuelled on a visit to RAF Jever on 14th August 1959. It was privately chartered to transported families from UK to Jever. Mike Wilson says he had hoped to persuade his fiancee to come over for a visit. (Click to see.) |
620 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star BB784 from German Air Force Oldenburg - 6Jun59. (Click to see.) |
619 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Saunders Roe Skeeter Mk.12 XL769 from No. 1 Recce Flight, No. 1 Wing, Army Air Corps - 6Jun59. (Click to see.) |
618 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Avro Shackleton MR.3 WR896 from 206 Squadron RAF St. Mawgan - 6Jun59. (Click to see.) |
617 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF.11 WM145 from RAF Laarbruch - 6Jun59. (Click to see.) |
616 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Gloster Meteor T.7 WH216 from RAF Laarbruch - 6Jun59. (Click to see.) |
615 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Gloster Javelin XA628 RAF 87 Squadron form RAF Bruggen pilot Flt. Lt. Woodham/Woodhouse? - 6Jun59. (Click to see.) |
614 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Fairey Gannet, Kreigsmarine, German Navy, UA115 Jaga - 6Jun59. (Click to see.) |
613 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day North American F-100C Super Sabre FW-941 United States Air Force pilot Lieutenant Weeks from Bitburg - 6Jun59. (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 18th July 2007 |
612 |
We now have the latest Menu, Prices and room bookings for the 50th Anniversary Ladies' Guest Night on Saturday 3rd November 2007. We have 56 signed up so far and a further 11 who have expressed an interest. Please check your details are correct. If you have not booked yet, I recommend you do so as soon as possible. (Click to see.) |
611 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day North American F-86 Sabre BB387 German Air Force from GAF Oldenburg - 6Jun59. (Click to see.) |
610 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Avro Canada CF-100 NQ435 Royal Canadian Air Force - 6Jun59. This is an unusual view as the CF-100, an interceptor, does not have its wing tip rocket pods. The aircraft had no guns just the two pods of 100 2.75 inch folding fin rockets in each. The idea was that the aircraft flew line-astern on the large Russian bombers and launched the two hundred rockets in a cloud ensuring that there would be many hits. The pods have probably been taken off for safety as a display aircraft. Towards the end of its life, in comparison with more modern Sabres, etc. its was rather slow and the pilots came in for some ribbing on the radio. One day, in exasperation at being teased about his lack of guns, a CF-100 pilot pressed the transmit button and said, "Shut up! or I'll fly up alongside you and blow up!" (Click to see.) |
609 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day English Electric Canberra PR7 WT634 from 17 Sqn at RAF Wildenwrath - 6Jun59. (Click to see.) |
608 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Lockheed C-130 Hercules USAF No. 60516 from 322 Air Division Wiesbaden - 6Jun59. (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 17th July 2007 |
607 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added picture of 112 Sqn Groundcrew at Rosenmontag - Koln Karnival - Feb53. John Beaumont with beer in front of woman on the left. Rest unknown. (Click to see.) |
606 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added picture of the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe? - Koln Karnival - Feb53. (Click to see.) |
605 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Hydraulic system, Aircraft Controls and Undercarriage controls Page 16 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
604 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 11 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Monday 16th July 2007 |
603 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn F540 for September 1952 - Preparing for move to Buckeburg, Rocketting, SSAFA Fete, Wing snake climbs and descents practiced, New Ops Rm wall map, Move to Buckburg for Ex Holdfast, Tented accommodation, Paderborn battle area, Black Bands painted on wings, Wood fit, Coburn and Freeman suspended from training, Spearman and Standish arrived. (Click to see.) |
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Friday 13th July 2007 |
602 |
Thanks to David Watkins resolved the three Vampire fuselage numbers and letters that were in doubt in the 93 Sqn Movement Order 9/52. (Click to see.) |
601 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Anglo-German Week RAF Jever Open Day Blackburn Beverley, RAF XL151 pilot Flt. Lt. Calvert from RAF Abingdon - 6Jun59. (Click to see.) |
600 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson photo of Handley Page Victor B.2 RAF XH615 pilot Wg. Cdr. Ritchley from RAF Gaydon - Open Day Static Display RAF Jever - 6Jun59. (Click to see.) |
599 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added picture showing Bomb damage is still evident in the background to the Koln Karnival? - Jan53. (Click to see.) |
598 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added picture of Political Comment on a European Army in the Koln Karnival? - Jan53. (Click to see.) |
597 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Oil system, Pneumatic system, and Electrical system Page 15 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
596 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 10 from his book. (Click to see.) |
595 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 9 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 12th July 2007 |
594 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added Movement Order from 93 Sqn F540 for September 1952 - Movement Order for Move to Buckeburg with 122 Wing 14Sep52. (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 10th July 2007 |
593 |
Updated the Loading Rate figures which shows a comparison of the rate at which items are loaded on the site for each year - this being the 4th year. This is always accessible by clicking the green line above. (Click to see Rate at which web pages have been loaded.) |
592 |
Thanks to Mike Wilson, first of a wonderful collection of photographs, added photo of Auster A.O.P. XL734 Wing Army Corps, Pilot Captain Nicholls - Open Day Static Display RAF Jever - 6Jun59. (Click to see.) |
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Monday 9th July 2007 |
591 |
Thanks to Alan Gardham added another shot of the "Malcolm Club Orchestra". Here it is seen playing on the same night at the Malcolm Club - May57. L to R Rear: Brian "Hodders" Holden Trumpet, Alan Gardham Trumpet, Brian 'Stan' Stanworth Clarinet, Front row: Walter 'Wally' Tickle Guitar, Wilhelm de Graaf Guitar, Mick Adams snare drums, Maurice Gavan Piano. (Click to see.) |
590 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added picture of Some More Floats in the Koln Karnival - Jan53. (Click to see.) |
589 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added picture of More Floats in the Koln Karnival - Jan53. (Click to see.) |
588 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Fuel booster pumps and Fuel cocks Page 14 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 8th July 2007 |
587 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 8 from his book. (Click to see.) |
586 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn F540 for October 1952 - Long range tanks for Exercise ARDENT raids on UK, Fletcher 4 Sqn fatally injured forced landing in overshoot runway lights, bombed Norwich returned to Wahn, bombed Odiham, refuelled Merryfield and returned to Jever, bombed Scunthorpe, refuelled Merryfield, D-door problems, , bombed Lakenheath, refuelled West Raynham, 3 pilots for UK Rocketting Demo, Thomas bird-strike Cat3, Valettas airlift to Treviso, 3 Vampires to Treviso, 1 burst brake sac at Munich, tents and heavy continuous rain at Treviso, visited Venice, CinC visited Treviso, ground support exercise from Treviso, rocketting West Down cancelled Imber successful, 20mm exploded injuring airman, OM Halloween Ball work, Sgt Walker back fit. (Click to see.) |
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Friday 5th July 2007 |
585 |
Thanks to Chris Stone added details of his quarter occupation. (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 5th July 2007 |
584 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added picture of Derek Hull's Demob Party coming to an end. NAAFI Attic Bar April 1957. L to R: Ken Brown, Cpl "Max" Maxwell, Bert Barron, "Framp" Frampton. (Click to see.) |
583 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added picture of No 118 Sqn Groundcrew at Derek Hull's Demob Party. NAAFI Attic Bar April 1957. L to R: Derek Hull, Peter Bradbury, Ken Brown, Bert Barron, "Framp" Frampton, Cpl "Max" Maxwell. (Click to see.) |
582 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added picture of Hitler & Eva Braun impersonators. I am surprised that this was allowed/tolerated so soon after the end of hostilities - only 8 years. The actors must be hard up for a job! I wonder whether we have a genuine Nazi giving the salute in the top left of the picture? - Koln Karnival - Jan53. (Click to see.) |
581 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added picture taken when 112 Sqn were detached to Butzweilerhof and they were able to attend the Koln Karnival and here are some shots from the Parade. (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 4th July 2007 |
580 |
Having got all the extra information on the Married Quarters area, I thought it would be fun to record who lived where and when. Please see the new table listing all the Married Quarters in the main Camp Quarters and send me an e-mail or give me a call telling me which house you lived in and the Month/year you moved in and out. This table can also be reached via RAF Jever/Jever Station/Married Quarters. (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 3rd July 2007 |
579 |
Want to buy a Holiday Home on the Continent? Why not buy your old Married Quarter at Jever? Thanks to Marcus Christ added the full story on the Sale of Married Quarters at GAF Jever - May 2007 and Now. (Click to see.) |
578 |
Thanks to David Watkins and John Price added photo of Tempest Target Towing versions at APC Sylt - July 1951. (Click to see.) |
577 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Fuel tanks and contents gauges Page 13 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
576 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 7 from his book. (Click to see.) |
575 |
Sorry for the delay, "Management" has me decorating -Ugh! I am currently in a routine of indexing three previous F540s (index is 70% complete), Transcribing the next 93 Sqn F540, putting up a page of Ken Senar's book, putting up a page of Vampire FB5 and 9 Pilots Notes, putting up 2 pictures from one contributor and then two pictures from a different contributor in strict order of receipt. Then I start the cycle again. Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn F540 for November 1952 - Crest and Lettering on Vampires, Meppen Range opened, AVTAG coming in to 2TAF, Wallace Cat 3 Ricochet damage air-to-ground Meppen, Snow, Lectures, GCT Course, Bishop of Barking visit, Webster and Williams up for Short Service Commissions, Ex Barrage. (Click to see.) |
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Friday 29th June 2007 |
574 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of enjoying Sylt Beaches - 1956. Colin Pratt, "Happy" Pailing, "Brummy" and Titch Cross. (Click to see.) |
573 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Colin Pratt and Eric Carter, with two unknown ladies in his grasp! Night out at the T&K St Annentor, downtown Jever - 1956. (Click to see.) |
572 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added picture of John Beaumont using the owner's boat for some lake fishing - 1953. John says that there were Roach in the lake, in fact, he caught one and it was immediately taken by a Pike while still on the end of his line. So he re-baited with another small Roach and actually caught the Pike. (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 28th June 2007 |
571 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 6 from his book. (Click to see.) |
570 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Descriptive, Introduction and Fuel and Oil Systems Page 12 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 26th June 2007 |
569 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn F540 for December 1952 - Appalling weather, lots of lectures, Visited GCI Station, Shortages of pilots and N.C.O.s, 12 UE Vampires. (Click to see.) |
568 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Simplified Fuel System Diagram Page 11 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
567 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 5 from his book. (Click to see.) |
566 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Jock Hardy - 1956. (Click to see.) |
565 |
Thanks to Peter Berry and David Watkins who sent me a second version of an original photo we received from Roger Lindsay. It is of a No 112 Sqn Vampire F.B. 5. VX462 A-G being refuelled, it is thought, at Fassberg presumably during a return visit. Can anyone recognise the airfield? Perhaps it was at Bruggen? It does not look like Jever as I do not know of any curved aircraft dispersals. This Vampire did not arrive on 112 Sqn until Wed 13Aug52 and the Squadron had moved to Jever from Fassberg on 7Mar52. It was moved to 12 MU on Mon 15Feb54 from Bruggen as the Squadron moved from Jever to Bruggen on 6Mar53. (Click to see.) |
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Monday 25th June 2007 |
564 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added picture of what John Beaumont denies was what they were fishing for - he says they were non-cooperative! John only went during the week but thinks it may have been a picnic centre at weekends. The German owner allowed the use of the boat. (Click to see.) |
563 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added picture of Johnny Fox of 112 Squadron who introduced John Beaumont to fishing in these lakes next to the airfield. It looks like the back of a row of Warrant Officers' Married Quuarters through the trees. Apparently one called at the house of the german gentleman who owned the lakes and he allowed them to fish. John Beaumont can't remember any charges. I wonder if anyone else used them over the next 7 years? (Click to see.) |
562 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added External and Internal Checks Page 10 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
561 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 4 from his book. (Click to see.) |
560 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added picture of John Beaumont of 112 Squadron fishing in a lake next to the airfield. I never realised that there were lakes so close to the boundary. Marcus Christ has just sent me details of the sale of the GAF Jever Married Quarters. Below is one of the maps contained in the pack and it shows lakes just west of the quarters and the athletics track underneath the shaft of the red arrow. I presume that the buildings in the background of the photograph are the MT Yard buildings. (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 24th June 2007 |
559 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added picture of Peter at the 118 Sqn Reunion at Coventry last year. (Click to see.) |
558 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added External and Internal Checks Page 9 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 23rd June 2007 |
557 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 3 from his book. (Click to see.) |
556 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn F540 for January 1953 - Practice for Rocket Demo at Gutersloh, Garratt to Officer School, Goodwill arrived, work on skating rink, snow and poor weather, lots of lectures, Wg Cdr Flying lectured on Motor-Cycle racing, Land/Air Warfare Brief at Oldenburg, 1st Winter Survival Course attendees at Ehrwald, Paterson canopy burst 30,000ft, CFE visit. (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 20th June 2007 |
555 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added External and Internal Checks Page 8 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 19th June 2007 |
554 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 2 from his book. (Click to see.) |
553 |
Thanks to Trevor Pailing added his idea of what the next trip back to Jever will look like! (Click to see.) |
552 |
Thanks to Faith Smith , his wife, learnt of the sad news of the passing of Al Smith who died of prostrate cancer on 31May07. (Click to see.) |
551 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added photo of Dutch Republic F-84F Thunderstreak parked ready for the Anglo-German Open Day 10May58. (Click to see.) |
550 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added photo of rear view of Gloster Javelin parked ready for the Anglo-German Open Day 10May58. (Click to see.) |
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Monday 18th June 2007 |
549 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added External Checks Page 7 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
548 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added the last page number 255 from his book. I will continue to load from page 2 which I stepped over when I started to load the book. These earlier pages cover RAF and Flying training and reveal experiences which are very similar to what many of us remember. (Click to see.) |
547 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn F540 for February 1953 - Snow, lots of lectures and films, Snow towing behind Landrovers, Bates engine fire crash landed. (Click to see.) |
546 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added External Checks Page 6 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 16th June 2007 |
545 |
Thanks to David Watkins added the story of John Wood's bale out of his Vampire FB.5 over the Wash and rescue from mudflats. (Click to see.) |
544 |
Thanks to Sir John Severne added details of his book which has just been published. John Severne joined the RAF in 1944 and subsequently had an unusual flying career in that he flew a wide variety of military and civil aircraft and served in several different operational roles. He twice served the Royal Family, first as Equerry to The Duke of Edinburgh and, before retiring, as Captain of The Queen's Flight. (Click to see.) |
543 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 254 from his book. (Click to see.) |
542 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added photo of Gloster Javelin outside Hangar 1, the old 4 Sqn haunt with the Boss's Office in the round turret on the corner. Parked ready for the Anglo-German Open Day 10May58. (Click to see.) |
541 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added photo of Head-on view of 2 Sqn Swift FR.5 WK288 B ready on display for the Jever Open Day 10May58. Delivered to the Sqn on Mon 11 May 1959 and passed to 60MU when the Hunter FR.10s arrived on Wed 8 Feb 1961; eventually ending up at the Manston Fire School. (Click to see.) |
540 |
Thanks to David Watkins updated the list of 93 Sqn Vampires. (Click to see.) |
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Friday 15th June 2007 |
539 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn F540 for March 1953. RP practice, Deployed to Schleswig for Exercise, Lots of Army support, Weather delayed return to Jever, AOCinC visit, New pilot Crocker killed when Vampire broke up in heavy Cu-Nim 5mls s. of airfield. (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 14th June 2007 |
538 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Contents List Page 3 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
537 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Contents List Page 2 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 13th June 2007 |
536 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Contents List Page 1 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
535 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Picture from Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. (Click to see.) |
534 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 253 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 12th June 2007 |
533 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added photo of 2 Sqn Swift FR.5 WK288 B ready on display for the Jever Open Day 10May58. Delivered to the Sqn on Mon 11 May 1959 and passed to 60MU when the Hunter FR.10s arrived on Wed 8 Feb 1961; eventually ending up at the Manston Fire School. (Click to see.) |
532 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added photo of No 111 Sqn Black Arrows at the Anglo-German Open Day 10May58. (Click to see.) |
531 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added the last of his marvellous collection of over 60 photos, this one of Percy Catton and Colin Pratt outside the New Astra Cinema - 1956. (Click to see.) |
530 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Dutch Dakota taxying out during the Detachment to Leeuwarden for the NATO Exercises 'Stranglehold' and 'Whipsaw'. 12 Hunter F.4s and 19 pilots deployed from 18th to 29th September 1956. (Click to see.) |
529 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 252 from his book. (Click to see.) |
528 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added Notes to Users of the Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9.nbsp; (Click to see.) |
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Monday 11th June 2007 |
527 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn F540 for April 1953. This F540 was compiled by the CO of 93 Sqn S/L McGregor. Writing the Squadron F540 Operations Report was usually a job for a junior pilot, like myself, where he cut his teeth on his first try at "Service Writing" - often with poor spelling and clumsy English! This F540 is noticeably longer and better written with fewer typos. Some errors might be down to the typing but the compiling officer was still ultimately responsible for checking. Covered - Oxygen Regulator contamination, Height limited to 15,000ft, RP demo and Napalm drop Gutersloh, Ramsay arrived, Barostat problems, Ex April Shower, Knight, Telfer and Boulton arrived, Williams left for OCTU. (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 10th June 2007 |
526 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon began adding the Pilots Notes for the Vampire FB 5 & 9. Added Contents, Cover and Amendment List. (Click to see.) |
525 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added photo of Hanomag Tractor with 93 Sqn Groundcrew in the doorway of the 93 Sqn end of Hangar 4 at the Anglo-German Open Day 10May58. Note Hangar 3 home of 2 Sqn Swifts in the background. L to R: Tony, Lou, Ken Barney, "Hootman" McKinnon above, Gerry, Bert Pierce above, Peter Bradbury. (Click to see.) |
524 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added photo of Paddy Minnis CO 93 Sqn, Leader of the 2ATAF Formation Aerobatic Team for 1958, having just landed from the team's display at the Anglo-German Open Day 10May58. Note the spectators watching from the 4 Sqn Hangar Tower. His Hunter F.6 is XJ 683 D which first flew 7Feb57 piloted by Don Lucey, Del 29May57, 5MU, Kemble, 93 Sqn D, 5MU to HSA for Conv to FGA Mk.9, which involved installing a full tropical kit, gun blast deflectors, stronger inboard pylons, Explosive Release Units on the outboard pylons, braking parachute and fitting of an Avon 207 engine. 43 Sqn L, 1 TWU Brawdy. Rhodesian / Zimbabwe Air Force. Thornhill AB, Gweru. Manyame AB, (stored), Zimbabwe. (Click to see.) |
523 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Bunde Border Post into Holland on the way to the Detachment to Leeuwarden for the NATO Exercises 'Stranglehold' and 'Whipsaw'. 12 Hunter F.4s and 19 pilots deployed from 18th to 29th September 1956. (Click to see.) |
522 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Refuelling Flight on Detachment to Leeuwarden, Holland for the NATO Exercises 'Stranglehold' and 'Whipsaw'. 12 Hunter F.4s and 19 pilots deployed from 18th to 29th September 1956. Also identified description of these two exercises for the deployment in the F540 for 93 Sqn. Added Cookhouse photo to F540.
[Click to see.] (Click to see.) |
521 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 251 from his book. (Click to see.) |
520 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn F540 for May 1953 - Pearch married, CO Barostat failed, Webster to OCTU, Knight and Wood Barostat failures, Walker 61% Air/ground, Move to Sylt, Goodwill left, Wallace A to OATS Co., CO McGregor leaves, Allen arrives, Revnell, Hannah, Bell arrived. (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 9th June 2007 |
519 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added a photo of 93 Sqn 2ATAF Formation Aerobatic Team for 1957 up for another loop - 1957. (Click to see.) |
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Friday 8th June 2007 |
518 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added a photo of 93 Sqn 2ATAF Formation Aerobatic Team for 1957 going vertical again - 1957. (Click to see.) |
517 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Ernie Ireland and his Kabille 1,400 gallon Refueller on the way to Holland for the deployment to Leeuwarden - 1956. (Click to see.) |
516 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of the Cookhouse for the deployment to Leeuwarden in Holland - 1956. (Click to see.) |
515 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 250 from his book. (Click to see.) |
514 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added 93 Sqn F540 for June 1953 - Sylt, Coronation flypast Gutersloh, Coronation Day parties, started pairs on the flag, 4 Sqn collision on flag, fine system for scoring 0, OC Flying Jever collected flag on aircraft tail, Sqn average 7.2%, returned to Jever, OC Flying's Landrover reversed over him and broke his back, CO now OC Flying, Paterson OC 93, Hardcastle and Walker end of tour, 20 Vampires UE. (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 7th June 2007 |
513 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added a photo of 93 Sqn 2ATAF Formation Aerobatic Team for 1957 on the way over the top - 1957. (Click to see.) |
512 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo reminding us that it can easily be forgotten when thinking of "Mobile FGA Squadrons" in a tactical air force, how much ground support is actually required for sustained operations. This is a convoy of 2,500 gallon refuellers on the way to support a Jever deployment to Leeuwarden in Holland - 1956. (Click to see.) |
511 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of the result of all that exhausting work at Sylt - Tich Cross relaxing on the beach - 1956. (Click to see.) |
510 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 249 from his book. (Click to see.) |
509 |
Whilst indexing 93 Sqn F540s, discovered that F540 for July 1954 had also never entered in to access page so has never been available on line. Have now added it. (Click to see.) |
508 |
Completed the annual analysis of the shareholders database. Total numbers have increased since 6Apr06 from 513 to 588, another 75 new members. Those with declared affiliations to one of the 6 squadrons has increased from 350 to 371. Number of members with e-mail addresses has only increased to 23% from 20% - so we are a long way off notifying only by e-mail. Numbers of Other Ranks has increased from 5% to 14%. Figures for 2004, 2005 and 2006 are below this year's table for comparison. (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 6th June 2007 |
507 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added a photo of 93 Sqn 2ATAF Formation Aerobatic Team for 1957 vertical on the way into a loop. It was led by Sqn Ldr Paddy Minnis at this time - 1957. (Click to see.) |
506 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added another marvellous shot of 93 Sqn 2ATAF Formation Aerobatic Team for 1957 taken turning tightly over the camp. This was taken by Wilf Zucht who owned the camera shop in Jever Town. This was taken over the other side of the airfield to the South. Above the tail of the Hunter in the box is Hangar 4 the home of 93 Sqn (near end) and 4 Sqn (far end) by this time - 1957. (Click to see.) |
505 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker, our man in Schortens, who looked up his Armourer Publications and added a full explanation of BFM that what was referred to in the 93 Sqn Movement Order 3/53. (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 5th June 2007 |
504 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added copy of 122 Wing Movement Order 1/53 dated 8May53 for move of whole Wing to Sylt for Armament Practice Camp for June 53. Poor typing and photography so please see if you can correct any names on the personnel lists please let me know. (Click to see.) |
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Monday 4th June 2007 |
503 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Refuelling Flight - 55. (Click to see.) |
502 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of a visiting Dutch Meteor 8 being refuelled at Jever - 56. (Click to see.) |
501 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 241 and 248 from his book. (Click to see.) |
500 |
Thanks to Peter Bradbury added dramatic photograph of 93 Sqn 2ATAF Formation Aerobatic Team for 1957 taken turning tightly over the camp. This was taken by Wilf Zucht who owned the camera shop in Jever Town. Behind the top Hunter can be see the square surrounded by the Airmen's Barrack Blocks. Below the bottom Hunter is the Officers' Mess Dining Room and turning circle in front of the Mess. At the top of the picture is the Tech Wing Hangar. (Click to see.) |
499 |
Thanks to Ken Senar and Eric Pigdon added another shot taken at the luncheon to celebrate the presentation of 4 Sqn Standard. L to R This side of the table: Geoff Couch 93, Unknown, Bill Mitchell 93, Black Hannah 93, Bob Harper 93, John Macknish 93, Ken Senar top of head only; R to L far side of table: A Ramsay 93, Brian Sanderson 93, Al Ramsay's wife, John Wallace 93, John Wallace's wife, Sandy Dunlop ASF, Unknown, Unknown Lady Malcolm Club?, Les Bradley 4. Rest too far away. (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 3rd June 2007 |
498 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added copy of 93 Sqn Movement Order 3/53 dated 20Jul53 for move to Wahn for Exercise Coronet. Poor typing and photography so please see if you can spot your name on the personnel lists. There is also an unknown abbreviation that is something to do with armament on the Vampire FB5 - BFM - can anyone tell us what it stood for? (Click to see.) |
497 |
Thanks to RAF Musuem added a transcription of the 4 Sqn Movement Order taking them up to Sylt in Feb58. Page 1 was too blurred and will be added later. (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 2nd June 2007 |
496 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of an activity which the aircrew would not have seen. The Refuelling Bowsers being filled up at the fuel dump. Here Fritz on top fills up Colin Pratt's bowser - I hope with AVTAG! - 56. (Click to see.) |
495 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Ah! Now I see what the attraction is! Paddy Nolan - Sylt May56. (Click to see.) |
494 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of the first Night out after Colin Pratt arrived at Jever - Jun54. Bill Bailes, Holmes, Cook, Colin Pratt. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
493 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 238 and 239 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Friday 1st June 2007 |
492 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added new F540 for 93 Sqn - July 1953 - CFE visit, 112 Sqn moved to Bruggen, RP at Meppen, 5 to West Raynham for air to ground demo, Shrubsole, Ridgeway, Couch, Balfour and Macknish arrived, Moved to Wahn for Exercise Coronet, back to Jever. (Click to see.) |
491 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of 3 Young German Frauliens - I wonder what is attracting them? - Sylt May56. (Click to see.) |
490 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Sgt Hobbs with the en route rations for the 4 Sqn road convoy on the way to Sylt May56. (Click to see.) |
489 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 237 from his book. (Click to see.) |
488 |
Thanks to Mac McLelland and Chris Stone added new article about flag gunnery at Sylt Armament Practice Camps. Mac supplied a superb photograph from his web site (Click to see) that shows a Vampire, the flag and the Meteor tug. I have also added Mac's web site link to our links page. Chris Stone supplied the explanation of Sylt gunnery. (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 31st May 2007 |
487 |
Thanks to Duncan Curtis added new F540 for 93 Sqn - August 1953 - Return from Wahn, Designed and ordered Sqn Ties, Geoff Spearman killed colliding with Bob Hannah, Ex Momentum attacks on Bristol, Tinker Bell fuel problems jettisoned drop tanks, Boss Allen back from being OC FW, Geoff Spearman's funeral, Tinker Bell brakes failed raised u/c, Bernie Revnell's canopy disintegrated, John Wallace exchange to Swedish AF. (Click to see.) |
486 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Main Gate Sign - 1956. (Click to see.) |
485 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Jever, outside accommodation block - 1956. L to R: Frost, Paddy Holmes, Eric Carter, Colin Pratt and Kemp. (Click to see.) |
484 |
Thanks to the Daily Telegraph added the full obituary for Group Captain Stafford Coulson, OC 122 Wing from 1Dec52 13Feb54. (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 30th May 2007 |
483 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added another shot of Perkin's Crash on the Way back from Sylt when he was nearly home to Jever. The truck is being recovered by the RAF's K and B Crane. Note the marking on the load "Do Not Drop" - someone should have told Perkins! - May56 if it was with 4 Sqn. (Click to see.) |
482 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Perkin's Crash on the Way back from Sylt - May56 if it was with 4 Sqn. (Click to see.) |
481 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon who pointed out that the 118 Sqn Hunter pictured had no Sabrinas therefore it must have been taken soon after arrival in April 1955 not 1956. Moved to correct year. (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 29th May 2007 |
480 |
Caught up on backlog. Therefore thanks to Duncan Curtis added new F540 for 93 Sqn - September 1953 - Al Paterson low level aeros, AOC's Inspection, Exercise Grand Repulse in tents, exercise deployment to Ahlhorn, Senar, Davis, Mitchell, Harper, Hickman and Price arrived, UE 22 Vampires. (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 27th May 2007 |
479 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 235 from his book. (Click to see.) |
478 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Colin Pratt's First Christmas in Germany - Dec54. Flt Lt Thomas, Unknown, Colin Pratt, Bill Bailes, Cpl Frank Wilkes's son, Cpl Frank Wilkes. (Click to see.) |
477 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Fg Off Danny Daniels and Sgt Hobbs with the Road Convoy on the ramp crossing from Sylt on the way back to Jever after 4 Sqn Gunnery Detachment - May56. (Click to see.) |
476 |
Thanks to Steve Collins added two more photographs of his father-in-law Air Commodore Peter Donkin who was OC 4 Sqn during WWII. The first and last pictures in his story are new. (Click to see.) |
475 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 234 from his book. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
474 |
Whilst indexing 93 Sqn F540s, discovered that F540 for August 1959 was never entered in to access page so has never been available on line. Have now added it. (Click to see.) |
473 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added more names to 4 Sqn Standard Presentation Lunch photo. (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 26th May 2007 |
472 |
Thanks to Steve Collins added details of Air Commodore Peter Donkin who was OC 4 Sqn during WWII. (Click to see.) |
471 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of 118 Sqn Hunter F.4 WW660 B Jever 1956. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
470 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Colin Pratt and Jock Costly on the Rations Run delivering Mess Rations around the camp - 1955. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
469 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 233 from his book. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
468 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 232 from his book. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
467 |
Thanks to Wg Cdr Joe Cardel we learnt of the death of Tony Lambden who was a drummer in Station Jazz band. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 25th May 2007 |
466 |
Thanks to Ron Gray identified Geoff Couch, George Hickman and Sandy Sanderson in the luncheon photograph on the day 4 Sqn were awarded their standard - 20Nov53. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
465 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of a Gotcha! Val about to be carted away from the MT Yard. L to R: Frost, Stan, Colin Pratt, "Policeman" McGill, real policeman Val (note police spats), Arnholz - 1955. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
464 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of NAAFI Bar - 1955. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 24th May 2007 |
463 |
Thanks to Eric Bowen added photo of raising the Flag on the Jever Coronation Parade for Queen Elizabeth II on 2nd June 1953. Eric Bowen is the nearest officer in the line at the rear Anyone supply more names? [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
462 |
Thanks to Eric Bowen added photo of what looks like that Mess Tent again? L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Wg Cdr Stafford Coulson DSO DFC OC Flying Wing, Unknown. Anyone supply more names? [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
461 |
Thanks to Eric Bowen added photo of what looks like that Mess Tent again? L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Wg Cdr Stafford Coulson DSO DFC OC Flying Wing, Unknown. Anyone supply more names? [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
460 |
Thanks to Eric Bowen added photo of what looks like a Mess Tent on an exercise? Unknown, Unknown Army Officer, Unknown Army Officer, Eric Bowen. Anyone know the occasion? [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
459 |
Thanks to Eric Bowen added photo of Kim Hall in the Officers' Mess Anteroom. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
458 |
Thanks to Eric Bowen added photo of Officers' Mess enjoying a celebration lunch on the day No 4 Sqn received its Standard from Sir John Slessor - 20Nov53. Eric Bowen 3rd from right on other side of the table. Bill Maish met Eric by chance when Eric was a weekly visitor to a Chesire Home near Bill's house. Eric was a navigator on the staff of 122 Wing and has given us these photographs from his time there. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
457 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 231 from his book. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
456 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of NAAFI - 1955. L to R: Eric Carter, Colin Pratt, Unknown NAAFI Lady, Taff Thomas, Nobby Clark, Vin, Unknown. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
455 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of RAF Police Corporal Dog Handler in the MT Yard - 1955. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 23rd May 2007 |
454 |
Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of 4 Sqn Teddy Boys Party. Mike Tyrell and Pete Jarvis serenading at the Teddy Boys Party. - Friday 13Mar59. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
453 |
Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of Brian Thornton - Fancy Dress Party 1959? [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
452 |
Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of Pete Jennings - Lady Grecian 2000 - Fancy Dress Party 1959? [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
451 |
Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of Dougie Barr dancing with an Scottie" Scott - Fancy Dress Party 1959? [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
450 |
Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of elegant young men about town about June 1959. Pete Jennings, Roy Booth, Dickie Millward, Ron Lund, Bob Holliday and Nobby Hall. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
449 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 230 from his book. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
448 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of the first Night out after Colin Pratt arrived at Jever - Jun54. Bill Bailes, Holmes, Cook, Colin Pratt. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
447 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Jock Lowe in the shower - 55. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
446 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 229 from his book. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
445 |
Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of a Cardiff Street scene on the occasion of Whiskey Walker's Wedding in about March 1961. Marion Watson, Kathy Jennings, Tom Watson and Pete Jennings. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
444 |
Thanks to Pete Jarvis added a photo of Jarvis - the monster viking - Fancy Dress Party 1959? [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
443 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of when some of the drivers missed a party as they were on duty. Bill Bailes and Frank Wilkes at his Xmas Party to compensate for their loss - Dec1954. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
442 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of a walk in the Woods - 1954. Charlie Elliott, Colin Pratt, Paddy Nolan and Taff Thomas. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
441 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 228 from his book. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
440 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Cpl Frank Wilkes's son beside his mother in the centre enjoying the company of 2 unknown ladies at Cpl Frank Wilkes Christmas Party - Dec54. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
439 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of McGill and Colin Pratt in front of one of the delivery lorries at the Coal Compound with the German GSO workers. The coal was delivered to Married Quarters and the Boiler Houses on the camp - 1955. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 22nd May 2007 |
438 |
Thanks to Daily Telegraph added their obituary for Squadron Leader Neville Duke DFC and bar DSO AFC a wartime member of 112 Sqn who sadly died on 7Apr07. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 21st May 2007 |
437 |
Thanks to Ken Bibby added a photo of the Tech Wing Soccer Team Cup Winners for 56/57 Season. Anyone able to add names?& [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
436 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added a description of Wildenwrath RAF Station to a photograph of one of the Sabre Conversion Unit aircraft.& [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
435 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Sgt Broom, MT Section Office - 1955. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
434 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of MT Section - 1955. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
433 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of time for a Teabreak in the NAAFI - 1955. Eric Carter, Vin, Bill Bailes, Taff Thomas, Nobby Clark and Colin Pratt. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
432 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of L to R: Jock Lowe, Taff Thomas rear and Bill Bailes front - 1955. Barrack Block accommodation. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
431 |
Thanks to Barney Concannon added the last page, page 8 from Barney's book. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
430 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 227 from his book. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 20th May 2007 |
429 |
Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added another shot of the cockpit of 93 Sqn Sabre F.4 XB812 U upside down in a dramatic display at the new Cosford RAF Museum - 2007. [Backlog up to 19May07.] (Click to see.) |
428 |
Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added another photo of the rear fuselage of 93 Sqn Sabre F.4 XB812 U upside down in a dramatic display at the new Cosford RAF Museum - 2007. [Backlog up to 16May07.] (Click to see.) |
427 |
Thanks to Ken Sambrooks added another photo a longer shot of 93 Sqn Sabre F.4 XB812 U upside down in a dramatic display at the new Cosford RAF Museum - 2007. XB812 arrived on 93 Sqn on Tue 11 May 1954 and was passed to 33 MU when the Squadron UEs were reduced on Wed 1 Jun 1955. [Backlog up to 16May07.] (Click to see.) |
426 |
Thanks to Simon Cleveland and Andrew Pennington added the first part of their full story of The British Commanders'-in-Chief Mission to The Soviet Forces in Germany (BRIXMIS) - 1946. Thanks also to the Pennant the Journal of the Forces Pension Society. Recommend joining - click to see at the end of the article. [Backlog up to 16May07.] (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 19th May 2007 |
425 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Burnickle, Bennett and Eric Carter doing their bit for a "Bull Night" - 1954. [Backlog up to 9May07.] (Click to see.) |
424 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of McGill and his VW - 1955. [Backlog up to 9May07.] (Click to see.) |
423 |
Thanks to Barney Concannon added page 7 from Barney's book. [Backlog up to 9May07.] (Click to see.) |
422 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 226 from his book. [Backlog up to 9May07.] (Click to see.) |
421 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of some of the drivers who missed a party as they were on duty. Another shot taken at Cpl. Wilkes's Xmas Party to compensate for their loss - Dec1954. [Backlog up to 9May07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of some of the drivers who missed a party as they were on duty. Cpl. Wilkes, centre, invited them to his house for his Xmas Party to compensate for their loss - Dec1954. [Backlog up to 9May07.] (Click to see.) |
419 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added a copy of a letter that his father found, that was sent to Gp Capt Ian Smith, Station Commander RAF Jever after the fire at the Stadtkirch on 1Oct59. [Backlog up to 9May07.] (Click to see.) |
418 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added newscutting of Oberst Karl-Heinz Kubiak saying good-bye to Oberstleutnant Joachim F. Linke. [Backlog up to 9May07.] (Click to see.) |
417 |
Thanks to Barney Concannon added page 6 from Barney's book. [Backlog up to 5May07.] (Click to see.) |
416 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 225 from his book. [Backlog up to 5May07.] (Click to see.) |
415 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Bull Night with the boys - 1955. Anyone supply names? [Backlog up to 5May07.] (Click to see.) |
414 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Colin Pratt and VW on the way to HQ 2ATAF Monchen Gladbach - 1955. [Backlog up to 5May07.] (Click to see.) |
413 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added a photo of 3 unknown friends from 112 Sqn walking down Westerland High Street, Sylt in May/Jun53. [Backlog up to 5May07.] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 18th May 2007 |
412 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added a photo of John Beaumont and 2 unknown friends from 112 Sqn relaxing on the beach at Sylt in May/Jun53. [Backlog up to 14Apr07.] (Click to see.) |
411 |
Thanks to John Beaumont added a photo of John Beaumont logging G45 gun camera sorties during gunnery practice at Sylt for 112 Sqn in May/Jun53. [Backlog up to 14Apr07.] (Click to see.) |
410 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Charlie Elliott, Taff Harry Thomas, Jock Hardie and Bill Bailes adorning a roadsign near Jever. [Backlog up to 14Apr07.] (Click to see.) |
409 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Republic R-84F Thunderstreak being refuelled at Jever - about 1956. [Backlog up to 14Apr07.] (Click to see.) |
408 |
Thanks to Barney Concannon added page 5 from Barney's book. [Backlog up to 14Apr07.] (Click to see.) |
407 |
Thanks to Barney Concannon added page 4 from Barney's book. [Backlog up to 14Apr07.] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 16th May 2007 |
406 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 224 from his book. [Backlog up to 14Apr07.] (Click to see.) |
405 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added the sad story of the Jever Town Protestant Church fire on 1Oct59. [Backlog up to 14Apr07.] (Click to see.) |
404 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ corrected the identification of the Stumpenser Muhle in Horumersiel, not far from Hooksiel where we had such a wonderful meal during our return visit to Jever in August 2006. It is interesting because it is a "sister" to the old windmill, dated 1816, in Jever Town. If you compare the photographs it is almost identical except for the surrounding buildings in Jever. Must have been bought from the same catalogue! This Stumpenser windmill is now a tea room that also serves beer as you can see from the lamp posts Marcus Christ's sharp eye spotted the mistake, as we had identified it as the Old Windmill in Jever, and provided the research to find the "sister" windmill. [Backlog up to 12Apr07.] (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 15th May 2007 |
403 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Ken Goodwin on his way up to Sylt in a different form of transport. Maybe for the February 1957 or August 1957 118 Sqn Detachment. [Backlog up to 11Apr07.] (Click to see.) |
402 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Olympia Typewriter Factory. This was a well known landmark from the air as well. It was on the approach path for a landing on Runway 29 (28 today) at about the point where you would start your descent when doing a GCA. [Backlog up to 11Apr07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Barney Concannon added page 3 from Barney's book. [Backlog up to 11Apr07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ken Senar added page 223 from his book. [Backlog up to 11Apr07.] (Click to see.) |
399 |
Thanks to Chris Stone added 3 examples of his outstanding work as an aviation artist. [Backlog up to 11Apr07.] (Click to see.) |
398 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of 93 Sqn Sabre F.4 XB812 U upside down in a dramatic display at the new Cosford RAF Museum - 2007. XB812 arrived on 93 Sqn on Tue 11 May 1954 and was passed to 33 MU when the Squadron UEs were reduced on Wed 1 Jun 1955. [Backlog up to 11Apr07.] (Click to see.) |
397 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of 4 Sqn Hunters on their Pan. Taken from the roof of Hangar 1 - After Jul55. [Backlog up to 29Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
396 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Taff Thomas and Jock Lowe - 1955. [Backlog up to 29Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
395 |
Thanks to Barney Concannon added page 2 from Barney's book. [Backlog up to 29Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 14th May 2007 |
394 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 222 from his book. [Backlog up to 29Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of Jever Town looking towards Main Square - 1957. [Backlog up to 25Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo taken at the Dutch border crossing at Bunde. Coach trip to Gronigen 1957. L to R: Colin Pratt, Eric Carter and Bill Bailes. [Backlog up to 25Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
391 |
Thanks to Fred Butcher added a photo of Fred Butcher 118 Sqn at Fassberg about 1953. [Backlog up to 25Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 13th May 2007 |
390 |
Thanks to Barney Concannon, who has written his memoires for the benfit of his family, he has allowed me to put up the parts referring to his time at Jever and Bruggen on 112 Sqn. I will be putting these pages up in the same way that I have been putting up Ken Senar's story. Added page 1 and 2 from Barney's book. [Backlog up to 20Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
389 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 221 from his book. [Backlog up to 20Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
388 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo and map of the long straight road to and from Sande Railway Station. This was the arrival and departure route to and from UK until we had our own wheels and drove to and from England. Today this is Road K294 - goodness knows what it was numbered when this photo was taken in 1957. (Map by courtesy of Microsoft Autoroute.) [Backlog up to 20Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
387 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo of a demolished German Air Raid Shelter at Sande Railway Station - which was the arrival and departure point on the German Railway System for most of us - about 1956. [Backlog up to 20Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
386 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added a note to the map of the Jever Married Quarters area to the effect that Maurice Parker has just told me (19Mar07) that the German Government is going to sell off all the 95 Married Quarter houses and the old school in Schumacherstrasse. [Backlog up to 19Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
385 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of a recent view of the Officers' Mess Bar. The bar it-self was renewed in 2001 and in the course of the re-decorating work the carpet on the floor was removed which revealed the original Silesian Marble floor dating from 1938. Once cleaned, the floor was found to be in such a good condition that the original idea of laying an oak parquet floor was dropped. (The results can be seen in Chris Stone's photo 2005/15.) [Backlog up to 19Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ken Senar added page 220 from his book. [Backlog up to 19Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
383 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added a photo taken during the regular MT runs to Delmenhorst to collect stores - 1956. [Backlog up to 19Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
382 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo showing that MT Drivers got out and about more than the rest of us - at least at ground level. This photograph, taken from a service Landrover in Bremen, shows the wide German pre-war roads but even by 1956 not as much traffic as today. [Backlog up to 19Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of a painting also hanging on the wall, next to the previous painting of Ken Goodwin's flypast, is a painting from Heinz Knoke which is dated 1987. Heinz Knoke as we know was the author of the book 'I Flew for the Führer' and served at Jever in the early part of the last war. After the war he lived in Schortens, was involved in local politics for a number of years and finally moved away to study at the Osnabrück University. He died in 1993 at the age of 73. [Backlog up to 19Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 12th May 2007 |
380 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added a note for those of us who have had the opportunity to visit the Officers Mess at Jever over the last few years will certainly have noticed the painting of the 118 Sqn Hunter that hangs in the corridor leading to the Dining Room. This newspaper report, early 2001?, will give us a little background info on this painting. (Which has already been well photographed by Chris Stone-2005/15 and Pete Jarvis-2006/191) Translation: "Some 45 years ago the British Air Commodore Ken Goodwin, who served at Jever as a Flt/Lt flying the Hunter Mk.4, had his beloved aircraft painted flying past the squadron hangers by the Jever artist Bruno Albers. After all these years this wonderful oil painting has now been returned to its place of origin, as Air Commodore Goodwin has presented it to the Jagdbombergeschwader 38 'Friesland'. Before it could take an honoured place in the corridor of the Officers' Mess however,Buno Albers once again took possession of his earlier work and restored it. Last weekend he handed over the painting to the Kommodore of the JaboG 38 'F', Oberst Manfred Molitor who was very pleased to receive this historical document. "This is where it really belongs" he said." [Backlog up to 19Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ken Senar added page 219 from his book. [Backlog up to 17Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Unknown, Tich Cross, Jock Drever and Colin Pratt on the beach at Sylt - Mar56. Presumably supporting 118 Sqn as they were on detachment to Sylt at that time? [Backlog up to 17Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo for those of you who were not brave enough to ignore the Station Standing Orders which forbade RAF Personnel from entering the St Annentor establishment in downtown Jever, here is a postcard advertising the attractions of the place. I presume that the dance floor with the square patterns is the notorious "Glass Dance Floor" so often mentioned. Just received a comment from Bob Platt: "This bar was, I think, known by the lads as the TK (tits and knickers). It was out of bounds but I went in once for a quick reccy. It had a glass dance floor with lights underneath. At the time there was no one in the place so I had a quick beer and left. Bob Platt (SAC instruments 2sqn 1960) [Backlog up to 17Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
376 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added his last photo of 4 Squadron Coffee Bar and Crewroom - more trophies. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of 4 Squadron Coffee Bar and Crewroom with trophies adorning the walls. Looks tidy for a change. Note the view outside suggesting that this was in Hangar 1 as it looks as though it is at ground level. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of 4 Squadron Coffee Bar with trophies from a superior Squadron and "Bare Arse" Beach at Sylt. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
373 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 218 from his book. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
372 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Jever Town - 1957. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
371 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of John Grice and Frank Hill in their new Air Traffic Control "glass house" - about early 55. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
370 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Danny Daniels, Sandy Sanders and Alan Armitage in 4 Sqn Flight Office - guessed about early 55. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ken Senar added page 217 from his book. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 11th May 2007 |
368 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Colin Pratt on his way back from the NAAFI van viewed from his window in Barrack Block 35 - Early 1957. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
367 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Leeuwarden Centre photographed on a combined Coach Outing with the RAF Police and the MT Section - Summer 56. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
366 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Jever Schloss - about 1954. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
365 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of this 1937 Opel which was passed down at £25 a time to various 4 Squadron owners. It was the property of Ron Gray when pictured on one of the camp roads. It had an interesting journey back from RAF Rostrup Hospital when Bob Smith and Ron Gray went down on the 'off chance'. The 'off chance' was not fruitful and, during the return, all the running lights failed with exception of the spotlight. From the several visits to a local garage the owner accumulated many useful technical terms in German. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
364 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 216 from his book. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
363 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of a Mobile Organ taken on a combined Coach Outing with the RAF Police and the MT Section to Leeuwarden in Holland - Summer 56. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
362 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Jock Hardie and his service coach on one of the duty runs - about 1954. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 10th May 2007 |
361 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of what looks like a "Woodcutters' Ball"! Sabre F.4 XB822. Engine failed during test flight from Jever. Fg. Off. J.S.C. Davis attempted emergency landing but while he was trying to sort out why the undercarriage would not lower he undershot the runway and crashed. John survived - Sat 1Oct55. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
360 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of the culprit - Fg. Off. J.S.C. Davis. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
359 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added another photo of the Johnny Davis's prang with 93 Sqn aircraft on 1Oct55. Johnny had a flame out in XB822 and after getting into the correct position for his forced landing he lost it while digging for the lavtory chain to drop the undercarriage. The position of these emergency handles were not easy to reach as it meant a head down, and stretch, to reach in front of the control column. Johnny Davis posing while the armourers get stuck in, checking seat and weapons. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of the Critics holding judgement on John Davis's crash in a Sabre in the undershoot - 1Oct55. L to R: Ron Gray 4 Sqn, Fred Maycock 4 Sqn, Eric Pigdon 93 Sqn, Snowy Ewens 4 Sqn. Eric Pigdon had just landed from a Vampire T.11 trip with OC Flying, after hearing about the crash on the radio. They rushed round the airfield in the OC Flying's VW to examine the site. When working out how the Sabre had arrived at it's present position they were puzzled how the ground tracks managed to go either side of a complete telephone post. Eventually they found out that in the short time from landing the German Bundespost had already replaced the telegraph pole which the Sabre had flattened! Maybe it is the pole in the background? [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
357 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added some extra comments to the photo of St Annentor, popular drinking haunt in Jever Town in 1956. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
356 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 215 from his book. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
355 |
Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of 93 Sqn Sabre F.4 XB768 T taxying. XB768 arrived on the squadron on Wed 5 May 1954 and was passed Category 4 (Rehab) to Airwork & General Trading (Gatwick, Speke & Ringway) on Mon 30 Jan 1956. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of St Annentor, popular drinking haunt in Jever Town in 1956. Not there today but you can see in today's photograph that the house has been converted with a verandah and the door blocked up. [Click to see.] [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Tex Williams folly. Having been briefed by Ron Gray on his first taxying exercise, he overdid the braking and the starboard pads burst into flame when he parked. He had left the brake in the ON position and it did not cool down. The Hunter required engine revs way above idle while taxying otherwise the alternator dropped off line. This feature did pose problems with overheating brakes - about Jul55. [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
352 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Les Swart on a strike; tennis ball on this occasion. Looks like the Officers' Mess Accommodation Block in the rear? Rather short of plants compared with today. [Click to see Today.] [Backlog up to 10Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
351 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added his last photo of the view from the Westin Hotel in Copenhagen of the building shown in the last photograph - May55?& [Backlog up to 9Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 9th May 2007 |
350 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of the view from the Westin Hotel in Copenhagen where the troops stayed on their trip from Sylt in Norman Giffin's car - May55?& [Backlog up to 9Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
349 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 214 from his book. [Backlog up to 9Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
348 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo taken probably a Sunday afternoon, when the German civilian gliding club were in action. Taken late 1954. [Backlog up to 9Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
347 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added another shot of the 122 Wing Formation flypast for C-in-C Sir Harry Broadhurst when he visited Jever on 16Sep55. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
346 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of part of 4 Sqn invasion force on a ferry on the way to Copenhagen from Sylt May55? L to R: Fred Maycock, Bill Blake and Norman Giffin's car. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
345 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of 4 Sqn on the seawall at Sylt May56. L to R: Alan Armitage, Chas Boyack, Pete Smith and Bill Simms. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
344 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 213 from his book. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
343 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of 4 Sqn A Flt at Sylt June 1955 the Formal Picture. L to R Front Row: Alan Armitage, Fred Maycock, Snowy Ewens, Brian Iles, Les Bradley, Bill Simms, Brian Watson, Pete Langstone. Now that they are all looking to the front can anyone identify any more names? [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of 4 Sqn A Flt at Sylt June 1955 in the butts before being called to order! L to R Front Row: Alan Armitage, Fred Maycock, Snowy Ewens, Brian Iles, Les Bradley, Bill Simms, Brian Watson, Pete Langstone. Congratulations to 4 Sqn as they have provided 400 pictures for the site! [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to the Daily Telegraph notices sadly learnt of the death of Gp Capt Stafford Coulson DSO DFC (formerly also Queen's Messenger), who was CO 122 Flying Wing, Jever from 1Dec52 to 13Feb54. He died peacefully at home on 29 April 2007 aged 90. He will be very greatly missed by his family and many friends. A service of Thanksgiving will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday 10 May at St bartholomew's Church, Much Marcle, Herefordshire. No flowers please, but donations for the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund may be sent to Hawcutt Funeral Directors, 133 The Homestead, Ledbury HR8 1BP. Tel: 01531-632084. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
340 |
Thanks to Daily Telegraph added obituary for Sqn Ldr Jimmy Harrison, Test Pilot and CO 4 Sqn just after WWII. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
339 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of Bad Kohlgrub - Rochuskircherl Village Church. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
338 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of Bad Kohlgrub - Smart Dining Room at the Berghaus Hörnle. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 8th May 2007 |
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Thanks to Ken Senar added page 212 from his book. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
336 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of - Cavalier Flies! [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
335 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Ron Gray with Cavalier. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
334 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Pete Langstone and Snowy Ewens with Cavalier built by Snowy. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
333 |
Thanks to Guy Warner added details of an Appeal for Help with 118 Sqn Helicopter Activities by Guy Warner, an aviation historian and author living in Northern Ireland, who would be very keen to hear from anyone who flew Sycamores from Aldergrove in the late 1950s and early 1960s with Noes 275, 228 and 118 Squadrons. He is researching a book about the use of Support Helicopters in Northern Ireland from the 1950s until the end of Operation Banner in 2007. As the Sycamore was the first SH in NI, the procedures adopted, the lessons learned, memories, anecdotes and photographs would be of great interest in telling the early part of the story. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ken Senar added page 211 from his book. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of Jever Town looking South with the Airfield in the distance on the right. The road to the camp can be seen in the top right of the picture. I think this is a later picture than the previous shot which was taken from about the same position. There appears to be more houses in the foregorund in front of the Schloss Tower. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
330 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of Jever Town Terraces with Gymnasium (High School). [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
329 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 210 from his book. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
328 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Bumblebug - final prang - Cat 5 beyond repair. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
327 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of Snowy Ewens starting the diesel motor on Bumblebug. Keep it to your self, but the fuel was a mixture of AVTAG and Caster Oil, both of which were sourced from..... [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
326 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a photo of the birth of the Bumblebug a tricky control line model that was difficult to fly. Ron Gray as midwife. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
325 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of Bad Kohlgrub - Ski and Winter Survival School. Ski Paradise on the Hörnle and Schwebebahn. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 7th May 2007 |
324 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of the Sabre Conversion Unit Course Wildenwrath 13-19May54. L to R Back row: Unknown, Pete Marsh, Keith Fitchew, Tony Pearce 4 Sqn standing, Fewell seated not Jever, Mike Hall; Front Row: Staff Instructor, Podge Page 93 Sqn, Unknown 93 Sqn, Unknown, Staff Instructor, CO SCU Sqn Ldr. Davies, Staff Instructor, Hastings, Rest Unknown. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
323 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 209 from his book. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
322 |
I have made minor layout amendments to the Unit Timescales Table which shows month by month various changes in the Station Units. You may not know that this table exists. You will find it under: RAF Jever/Jever Station/Unit Timescales. It is still not complete and I would welcome any corrections or contributions to the missing items. I have shaded the background to the Operational Aircraft Type to light blue if there is a transcribed F540 for that unit for that month. When I catch up with the backlog I will keep this table up-to-date as I transcribe more F540s. I am looking for help to photograph F540s at either RAF Museum Hendon Research Branch or the National Archives at Kew. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
321 |
Thanks to Norman Giffin changed the 4th player's name from Speed Swart to Snowy Ewens in the Sylt car racing photo. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
320 |
Thanks to Pete Bradbury added all the names in the photograph of the 93 Sqn Hunter F.6 on exchange with RDAF at Skstrupp in 1957. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 6th May 2007 |
319 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added another shot of the result of trying to charge the oxygen bottles on the 4 Sqn Sabre XB931 G with the wrong high pressure oxygen which was used on the new Hunters but not on the Sabre. Category 4(Rehab) AGT - 10Aug55. It was flown back to UK in a Bristol Freighter but could not be salvaged. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
318 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Grand Prix model car racing in the Mess at Sylt, probably during the dreadful weather of the detachment in Jan55. It all got very serious! L to R: Fred Maycock, Pete Langstone, Boss Pete Gilpin and Snowy Ewens. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
317 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of the Hörndlehütte at 1,390 metres near Bad Kohlgrub. The main peaks in the area are also marked. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
316 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of Bad Kohlgrub High Street - Jan56. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
315 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 208 from his book. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ron Gray added photo showing that relaxation takes many forms. Tex Williams and Bob Daniels concentrating in the 4 Sqn Crewroom. As the Web Master is an ex-member of 93 Sqn, he has some hard questions to ask about what the 93 Sqn badge (Ad Arma Parati) is doing hanging in the 4 Sqn coffee bar? Adulation of a superior squadron I doubt - more likely thieving! And what were all those chalk comments scribbled on the noble sign. I hope they were not derogatory. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
313 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo showing that relaxation takes many forms. Bob Smith - 'nough said. Suspect Exercise Skyhigh in dispersals at Jever 26Apr55. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
312 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of 4 Sqn enjoying the sunshine on the seawall at Sylt - May56. L to R: Pete Smith, Dave Watt, CO Ray Chapman, Danny Daniels, Bill Blake, Les Swart looking out to sea, Brian Iles and Chris Cross. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 5th May 2007 |
311 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Work done - 4 Sqn Bar opens. L to R: Pete Smith and Les Swart. Suspect Exercise Skyhigh in dispersals at Jever 26Apr55. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
310 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Work done - Bar opens. L to R: Tex Williams, Bob Smith (in civvies!), Al Armitage (head turned away) and Les Bradley. Suspect Exercise Skyhigh in dispersals at Jever 26Apr55. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
309 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added a photo of Bill Blake and Bob Smith surveying the snow in Westerland, Sylt during the dreadful weather of the Jan55 Sylt Detachment. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
308 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added a postcard of Bad Kohlgrub, Bavaria - scene of the RAF Ski and Winter Survival School - Jan56. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
307 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 206 from his book. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
306 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo showing that perhaps there is a problem? Solemn faces of Les Bradley, Chas Boyack and "Speed" Swart. Setting up the Ops Tent at the West end of Jever Airfield for an exercise operating from 4 Sqn dispersals - 1955. This may have been Exercise Skyhigh on 26Apr55 which was from dispersals - see next photographs. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
305 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of a happy looking Bill Simms with a busy Pete Smith putting up tenting at the West end of Jever Airfield for an exercise operating from 4 Sqn dispersals - 1955. This may have been Exercise Skyhigh on 26Apr55 which was from dispersals - see next photographs. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
304 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added another shot of the two 4 Squadron's Sabres K (unknown airframe number) and F XB989 which arrived on 4 Sqn on Tue 1Feb55 and was passed to 71 Sqn on Tue 30Aug55. On Tue 8May56 it was declared Category 4 (Rehab) and sent to Westlands. Therefore this picture was taken sometime between Feb and Aug 55. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
303 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of 4 Sqn Sabre F.4 XB981 Q - about Jul55. XB981 Q arrived on 4 Sqn on Mon 17Jan55 and was passed to 130 Sqn on Fri 29 Jul 1955. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
302 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 205 from his book. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
301 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of 4 Sqn Sabre F.4 U XB961 ready to go - about Jul55. XB961 U arrived on 4 Sqn on Wed 31 Mar 1954 and was passed to 130 Sqn on Fri 29 Jul 1955. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
300 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of refuelling 4 Sqn Sabre F.4 Y unknown airframe number about July/August 1955. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
299 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of Tony Pearce 4 Sqn climbing aboard a Sabre F.4 of the Sabre Conversion Unit at Wildenwrath - Apr/May54. Note that there is no visor on the new bonedomes. The visor was added later in the RAF. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
298 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of Command Support Unit known as the Holding Unit at Buckeburg - Mar54. Aircrew from the OCUs at Chivenor and Pembrey were sent here before allocation to units in Germany. There were two Flight Commanders from nearby Wunstorf in charge of everyone before they were distributed to their units throughout 2TAF. L to R: Rear row: Bob Daniels 4 Sqn, Flt. Lt. Couchman, Flt Cdr from Wunstorf, Unknown, Unknown, Flt Cdr from Wunstorf, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Tony Pearce 4 Sqn, Unknown, Unknown 93 Sqn. Front Row: Mike Hall, Tony Mead, Podge Page 93 Sqn, Rest Unknown. [Backlog up to 8Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 4th May 2007 |
297 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 204 from his book. [Backlog up to 7Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
296 |
Thanks to Hans Vles added more details about Plt Off Paul Stenger WW2 pilot on 118 Sqn. [Backlog up to 7Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
295 |
Thanks to George Englefield-Bishop added more details about the photograph of Flying Wing HQ. [Backlog up to 6Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
294 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of Unknown, Les Swart and Ian Madelin on the beach at Sylt - May55. [Backlog up to 5Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
293 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce and Norman Giffin identified Summer Ball photographs as 1954 not 1953. Moved to correct position. [Backlog up to 5Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
292 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 203 from his book. [Backlog up to 5Mar07.] (Click to see.) |
291 |
Thanks to Bryan Lee added photo of Bryan "General" Lee outside the Astra Cinema - 54. [Backlog up to 26Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
290 |
Thanks to Bryan Lee added photo of Bryan "General" Lee in dispersal in front of Vampire FB.5 WA177 B-W about Summer 53. WA177 arrived on 4 Sqn Thu 28 May 1953 and passed to 5 Sqn on Wed 31 Mar 1954. [Backlog up to 26Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
289 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of 4 Sqn Sabre F.4 XB989 F - Mar54. Arrived on 4 Sqn Tue 1 Feb 1955. sent Tue 30 Aug 1955 to 71 Sqn. Tue 8May56 Category 4 (Rehab) to Westlands. [Backlog up to 26Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
288 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of Sylt May55. L to R: Bob Smith, Bill Blake and Ron Gray - entrance to accommodation. [Backlog up to 26Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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| Thanks to Ken Senar added page 202 from his book. [Backlog up to 26Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 3rd May 2007 |
286 |
Thanks to Bryan Lee added photo of 4 Squadron Party which looks as though it is in the attic of one of the Barrack Blocks. The Squadron Mascot is prominent in the foreground. Anyone able to add names? [Backlog up to 26Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
285 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon who very kindly analysed his logbook and sent me a list of airctaft numbers and tail letters for the aircraft he flew on the Squadron. The results have been added to the list of 93 Sqn aircraft.. [Backlog up to 26Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
284 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of getting ready for Sharpie sailing at the British Sailing Club in Wilhemshaven. Snowy Ewens on the quay and an unknown in the boat. [Backlog up to 25Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
283 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of White Ferry to the Fresian Islands in Wilhemshaven Harbour. [Backlog up to 25Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
282 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 201 from his book. [Backlog up to 25Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
281 |
Thanks to David Watkins added details of Eddie McCullagh's Vampire accident when he was flying from Chivenor - 7Aug53. [Backlog up to 25Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
280 |
Thanks to David Watkins added following data about 4 Squadron Vampire FB5s (VV686 B-P and VV543 B-D) pictured at Sylt in May 1953. VV543 damaged in a Category 3 Flying Accident. 11Nov53 Transit Sylt-Jever; premature retraction of undercarriage in gusty cross-wind; sank back onto runway at Sylt. Flown by Fg Off A E Sanders. Repaired and issued to Sylt 28Jun54. The 3rd Vampire away is VV459 which was issued to 4 Sqn on Thu 1 Mar 1951 and passed to 19 MU on Mon 18 Jan 1954. The 4th one is VV638 which arrived on the Squadron on 13Mar53 and had an engine failure caused by a fractured impellor blade on Wed 9Dec53. The pilot, Ken Richardson, rolled inverted and pushed himself clear 1m N of Lamden. [Backlog up to 25Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 2nd May 2007 |
279 |
Thanks to Ken Bibby added his last photo of Sixpence Note in BAFSV. [Backlog up to 25Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
278 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of 4 Squadron Standard. [Backlog up to 24Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
277 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of Podge Page on a Wildenwrath Sabre F.4 from Sabre Conversion Unit at Wildenwrath - Apr/May54. Notice he has no visor on his bonedome - they came along later. [Backlog up to 24Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
276 |
Thanks to Ken Bibby added photo of Ken Bibby receiving the Inter-Section Soccer Winners Cup from Gp Capt Tom Prickett, Station Commander - 1955. [Backlog up to 24Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
275 |
Thanks to Ken Bibby added photo of Jever 2ATAF 2 Group Athletics Team Winners - 1957. L to R: Rear Row: All Unknown; 2nd Row from Back: All Unknown; Front Row: Ken Bibby, Unknown, Malony, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown. Anyone provide names for others? [Backlog up to 24Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
274 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 200 from his book. [Backlog up to 24Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 30th April 2007 |
273 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of Sabre F.4 XB926 from Sabre Conversion Unit at Wildenwrath - Apr/May54. [Backlog up to 24Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
272 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of Sylt - May 54. L to R: Bill Simms, Pete Smith, Chas Boyack, Alan Armitage. [Backlog up to 24Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
271 |
Thanks to Ken Bibby added photo of 1954 Relay Team Winners - Sports Day, Summer54. L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Ken Bibby, Malony. [Backlog up to 24Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
270 |
Thanks to Ken Bibby added photo of Ken Bibby receiving the 1954 Relay Team Winners plaque from Mrs Powel-Shedden - Sports Day, Summer54. [Backlog up to 24Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
269 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 199 from his book. [Backlog up to 24Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
268 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of 30 sq mtr yacht out of Wilhelmshaven British Sailing Club which was used to cruise out to the Frisian Islands shown here in the Jade Basin. - 55. [Backlog up to 24Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 29th April 2007 |
267 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of Tony Vasey and Ian Madelin on the 30 sq mtr yacht out of Wilhelmshaven which was used to cruise out to the Frisian Islands. - 55. [Backlog up to 24Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
266 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 198 from his book. [Backlog up to 21Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
265 |
Thanks to Al Smith added photo of Al Smith's room mate Bob "Lofty" Hope and Unknown. Outside 93 Squadron accommodation block - 53. [Backlog up to 21Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
264 |
Thanks to Al Smith added photo of Al Smith's room mate Bob "Lofty" Hope and Taffy. Unknown waving table tennis bat. Outside 93 Squadron accommodation block - 53. [Backlog up to 21Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
263 |
Thanks to Al Smith added photo of Al Smith trying out tennis without the "whites"!. [Backlog up to 21Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
262 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of Brian Iles and Sandy Sanderson at last - strapped in and ready to go. [Backlog up to 21Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
261 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of Fresian Islands Ferry at Wilhelmshaven. A popular day out to islands off the north shore of Germany. [Backlog up to 21Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
260 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of Sabre F.4 U XB738 from Sabre Conversion Unit Wildenwrath - Apr/May54. [Backlog up to 21Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
259 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 197 from his book. [Backlog up to 21Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 28th April 2007 |
258 |
Thanks to Al Smith added photo of John Lintott who shared a room with Al Smith and Bob "Lofty" Hope - 93 Squadron. [Backlog up to 21Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
257 |
Thanks to Al Smith added photo of Christmas Lunch for the Airmen served by the Officers and SNCOs 1953. L to R: Unknown facing camera; Unknown back of head; Unknown at rear facing right; Unknown seated facing left; Unknown seated with mouth open; Unknown Sergeant Pilot who is also Orderly Sergeant for the day; Andy Capy seated, Plt Off "LuLu" Leigh-Lancaster standing; Allan Smith seated; Bob Rudd seated. Anyone recognise any other names? [Backlog up to 21Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
256 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 196 from his book. [Backlog up to 21Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
255 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of 4 Squadron's Sabre F XB989 which arrived on 4 Sqn on Tue 1Feb55 and was passed to 71 Sqn on Tue 30Aug55. On Tue 8May56 it was declared Category 4 (Rehab) and sent to Westlands. Therefore this picture was taken sometime between Feb and Aug 55. [Backlog up to 21Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 26th April 2007 |
254 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of two 4 Squadron's Sabres K (unknown airframe number) and F XB989 which arrived on 4 Sqn on Tue 1Feb55 and was passed to 71 Sqn on Tue 30Aug55. On Tue 8May56 it was declared Category 4 (Rehab) and sent to Westlands. Therefore this picture was taken sometime between Feb and Aug 55. [Backlog up to 21Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
253 |
Thanks to Al Smith added photo of Al Smith practicing his trumpet in the attic of 93 Squadron Barrack Block - about 53. [Backlog up to 21Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
252 |
Thanks to Al Gardham added more details about the "Other" Station Jazz Band, known as the "Malcolm Club Orchestra" [Backlog up to 20Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
251 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 195 from his book. [Backlog up to 20Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 25th April 2007 |
250 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of 4 Squadron's aircrew, looks as though they are sitting on the steps of a seawall - believed to be at the Air-Sea Rescue Launch base at the North of Sylt? Perhaps May55 Detachment? L to Right: Rear row seated: Brian Watson, Les Bradley, Bill Simms; 2nd row from back seated: Pete Smith, Chas Boyack, Al Armitage, Bob Daniels standing; Front row seated: Bob Smith, Bill Blake, "Chub" Gray, Fred Maycock, Pete Gilpin CO 4 Sqn standing. [Backlog up to 20Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
249 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of Ski and Survival Course - Tony Pearce, Unknown and Ian Madelin - Jan 56. [Backlog up to 20Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
248 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Hunting Pembroke C.54 of the Marinefliegergeschwader 5 seen taxiing in front of the Tech Wing Hanger. The wing was formed at Kiel in 1959 so this must have been taken the same year. [Backlog up to 19Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
247 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Armstrong-Whitworth Sea Hawk FAW 100 from the then newly formed Marinefliegergeschwader 1 at Schleswig. The wing was formed at Lossiemouth 1958 and VA 220 was the first of a total batch of 68. [Backlog up to 19Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
246 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 194 from his book. [Backlog up to 19Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
245 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of what is presumed to be one of 4 Squadron's first Hunter F.4s. Note no Sabrinas, squadron markings or saw tooth leading edge - Jul55. [Backlog up to 19Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
244 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added photo of supper for Summer Ball Officers' Mess - July 1955. Chief Cook and Herr Lach Officers' Mess Manager. [Backlog up to 19Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
243 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Armstrong-Whitworth Sea Hawk FAW 100 from the then newly formed Marinefliegergeschwader 1 at Schleswig. The wing was formed at Lossiemouth 1958 and VA 220 was the first of a total batch of 68. [Backlog up to 19Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
242 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of unusual visitors to the station, in I believe 1958, were these brand-new Armstrong-Whitworth Sea Hawk FAW 100 from the then newly formed Marinefliegergeschwader 1 at Schleswig. The wing was formed at Lossiemouth 1958 and VA 220 was the first of a total batch of 68. [Backlog up to 19Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 24th April 2007 |
241 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added close up of the front end of Sabre F.4 XB822 showing that John Davis was lucky to get away with his life. XB822 was delivered to 93 Squadron on Wed 14 Apr 1954 and crashed on Sat 1 Oct 1955. [Backlog up to 19Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
240 |
Thanks to Tony Pearce added another view of the front end of Sabre F.4 XB822 showing that John Davis was lucky to get away with his life. XB822 was delivered to 93 Squadron on Wed 14 Apr 1954 and crashed on Sat 1 Oct 1955. [Backlog up to 19Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
239 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 193 from his book. [Backlog up to 19Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
238 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of an unusual visitor to the station, in I believe 1958, were these brand-new Armstrong-Whitworth Sea Hawk FAW 100 from the then newly formed Marinefliegergeschwader 1 at Schleswig. The wing was formed at Lossiemouth 1958. [Backlog up to 19Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
237 |
Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Station Flight Armourer arming the ejection seat drogue gun on Vampire T.11 XH326 - about 1958. Can anyone supply a name? [Backlog up to 19Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
236 |
Thanks to Robbie Roberts added a photo of Families Identity Card or Personalausweis for Ann Roberts - 11Apr56. [Backlog up to 19Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 23rd April 2007 |
235 |
Thanks to Al Smith established that Fg Off Geoff Wickham was a pilot on 93 Sqn when he died in a mid-air collision with another Vampire about 8 miles North West of Jever on 14Aug53. 4 Sqn F540 shows him joining 4 Sqn on 14Sep52. Can anyone explain when he was moved from 4 Sqn to 93 Sqn? [Backlog up to 13Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
234 |
Thanks to Mitch Shearer added a Video showing Mitch Shearer, 4 Squadron, walking out, strapping in and taxying for a 4 Hunter Snake Climb after take-off - some time in 1956. It is shot in front of the then 4 Squadron Hangar - Hangar 1. [Backlog up to 13Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
233 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of Mobile Anemometer belonging to the Met Office probably about Nov57. [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
232 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of Ian Scott working at his role in the Met Office in Flying Wing HQ probably about Nov57. [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
231 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of 122 Wing HQ and Air Traffic Control probably about Nov57. [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
230 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of 122 Wing HQ and Air Traffic Control about Winter 58/59. [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
229 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of RF-84F Thunderstreak visiting for Jever Open Day - May58. [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
228 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 192 from his book. [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 22nd April 2007 |
227 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a copy of Ron Gray's Letter and Mach Busters Club Certificate which all pilots of the Canadair Sabre F.4 received from the manufacturers Canadair - 19Oct55. [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
226 |
Thanks to Bill Maish added added Bill and Shirley Maish to list of those attending 50th Anniversary Ladies Guest Night 3Nov07 at the RAF Club. [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
225 |
Thanks to John Porter added a photo of Water Jump in 3,000 mtrs Steeple Chase Station Sports Day - 22Jun57. [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
224 |
Thanks to John Porter added a photo of Tug of War Station Sports Day. Anyone recognise anyone? - 22Jun57. [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
223 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of 2 Sqn Swift N WK277. Originally built as an FR.4 then upgraded to FR.5. Arrived on 2 Sqn on Tue 3Mar59 and left, "Struck off charge" on Fri 7Apr61 to 60 MU. Now in the Newark Air Museum (14Dec05). [Backlog up to 12eb07.] (Click to see.) |
222 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of Shackleton visitor in front of Hangar 4 for Jever Open Day - May58. [Backlog up to 12eb07.] (Click to see.) |
221 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 191 from his book. [Backlog up to 12eb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 21st April 2007 |
220 |
Thanks to John Porter added a photo of an unknown Long Jumper at the Station Sports Day - 22Jun57. [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
219 |
Thanks to John Porter added a photo of an unknown High Jumper at the Station Sports Day - 22Jun57 [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
218 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of GAF Nord Noratlas arriving for Jever Open Day - May58. Taxying past the large ground sign by the Signals Square with the code letters JV for Jever. [Backlog up to 12eb07.] (Click to see.) |
217 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of Javelin visitor for Jever Open Day - May58. [Backlog up to 12eb07.] (Click to see.) |
216 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 190 from his book. [Backlog up to 12eb07.] (Click to see.) |
215 |
Thanks to John Porter added a photo of another frosty scene looking from main gate at Jever about Dec55. [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
214 |
Thanks to John Porter added a photo of a frosty scene at Jever about Dec55. [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
213 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of 4 Squadron Hunter F.6 XE548 probably prepared for Jever Open Day - May 58. First Flight 6Feb56 by Duncan Simpson, 23Feb56 5 MU Kemble, 4 Sqn H 12Feb58, 5 MU 12Jan61, converted to Rhodesian FR9 No 120. [Backlog up to 12eb07.] (Click to see.) |
212 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of No 111 Squadron Black Arrows Hunter Formation Aerobatic Team Jever Open Day - May58. [Backlog up to 12eb07.] (Click to see.) |
211 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 189 from his book. [Backlog up to 12eb07.] (Click to see.) |
210 |
Thanks to John Porter added a photo of Corporals' Club and NAAFI from John Porter's Room in Block 35 - About Summer 56. [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
209 |
Thanks to John Porter added a photo of John Porter's Room in Block 35 - Christmas 1955. [Backlog up to 12Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 20th April 2007 |
208 |
Thanks to Ron Gray added a story of Pete Smith's MG. [Backlog up to 11Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 19th April 2007 |
207 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of Hastings at Jever Open Day - May58. [Backlog up to 11Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
206 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of Harry Moss - About 58. [Backlog up to 11Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 18th April 2007 |
205 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of Hastings at Jever Open Day - May58. [Backlog up to 11Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
204 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of Harry Moss - About 58. [Backlog up to 11Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
203 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 188 from his book. [Backlog up to 11Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 17th April 2007 |
202 |
Thanks to Mitch Shearer added a photo of 24 Hunter flypast believed for royalty some time in 1956. Also corrected Mitch in Wing Photo and added who I think is "Mis" Misselbrook?. [Click to see] [Backlog up to 11Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
201 |
Thanks to Tony Bower added a photo of a Blazer Badge for 2nd Allied Tactical Air Force purchased from RAF Cosford Museum for about £4.99 and a metal lapel badge of the same for about the same in 2006. For further information see www.rafmuseumshop.com . [Backlog up to 9Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 16th April 2007 |
200 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of Fokker Mach Trainer visiting for Jever Open Day - May58. [Backlog up to 9Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
199 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added a photo of USAF C-130 Hercules visiting for Jever Open Day - May58. [Backlog up to 9Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
198 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added the last AGM2007 picture 75. Pat King, Gordon Reed, Val Pigdon and Eric McFee. (Click to see.) |
197 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 74. Bill Blake and Jeff Jeffrey. (Click to see.) |
196 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 73. Pat King. (Click to see.) |
195 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 72. Jo Ryan and Mick Ryan. (Click to see.) |
194 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 71. Mick calls in the "Adjudicator", also known as the "Terminator", in the dispute between Jennings and Jarvis over who took the Hunter photograph! Jo Ryan and Mick Ryan. (Click to see.) |
193 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 70. Bill Blake and Jeff Jeffrey. (Click to see.) |
192 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 69. Pete Jennings claiming he took the Hunter wheels up photograph whilst Pete Jarvis also claims to be the photographer. Mick Ryan looks on and can see another dispute developing which may require the services of his Agony Uncle's column. (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 15th April 2007 |
191 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 68. Val Adamson and Dickie Barraclough. Behind then is Jan Williams and Mamie Sharman. (Click to see.) |
190 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 67. Pete Jennings and Pete Jarvis watching Mick Ryan's glee at some new photos for the web site contributed by Pete Jarvis. Jo Ryan is hidden behind Mick. (Click to see.) |
189 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 66. Val Adamson and Chris Stone. (Click to see.) |
188 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 65. Toni Stone, Paddy Minnis and Kay Minnis. (Click to see.) |
187 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 64. You can't stop being harassed by the Papparazi! Kay Minnis, Val Adamson and Dougie Adamson. (Click to see.) |
186 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 63. Tim McElhaw and Toni Stone. (Click to see.) |
185 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 62. Pete Hunwick looking benignly on Tim McElhaw, partly hidden, Toni Stone, Paddy Minnis and Kay Minnis. (Click to see.) |
184 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 61. Kay Minnis in the left corner, Val Adamson and Dougie Adamson. (Click to see.) |
183 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 60. Pete Hunwick. (Click to see.) |
182 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 59. Ken Goodwin showing Roger Hymans the two presentations we received during our visit back to Jever in August 2006. The engraving on the left is of the old town of Jever and was given to us by the Mayor and Council of Jever. The one on the right was presented to us by the GAF Regiment currently at Jever and is the first use by the Regiment of the "Friesland" crest. (Click to see.) |
181 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 57. Ken Goodwin, President Jever Steam Laundry unpacking the gifts we received on the visit back to Jever last August 2006. The one on the left is an old engraving of the original Jever Town given us by the Jever Mayoress. (Click to see.) |
180 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 56. Mick Ryan and Val Pigdon. (Click to see.) |
179 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 55. Fergie Ferguson, Pat Ferguson and Danny Lavender. (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 14th April 2007 |
178 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 54. Dickie Barraclough, Al Pollock, Sir John Sutton, Trish Pollock seated, Rod Farley, Jo Ryan, Eric Sharp, at the back, Peter Jones seated, Pete Hunwick at rear. (Click to see.) |
177 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 53. Foreground Unknown, Unknown. At the rear L to R: Shirley Maish,
Dickie Barraclough, Unknown Lady, Al Pollock, Sir John Sutton, Trish Pollock seated, Jo Ryan, Rod Farley at the back,
Peter Jones. (Click to see.) |
176 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 52. Pete Jarvis, Teddie Bywater, Barry Dale and Gillie Gray. (Click to see.) |
175 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 51. Shirley Maish back, Audrey King, Pat King and Ken Goodwin. (Click to see.) |
174 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 50. Shirley Maish, Dickie Barraclough, Bill Maish, Audrey King,
Pat King. (Click to see.) |
173 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 49. Rod Farley who nearly lost his eye the day before the AGM but, well stitched up, he still attended. In the background Peter Jones is talking to Trish Pollock and Jo Ryan. (Click to see.) |
172 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 48. Eric Sharp. (Click to see.) |
171 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 47. Body Language! Roger Hymans, 93 Sqn, clearly not selling his line to Tom Watson, 4 Sqn, about how superior 93 Squadron was to 4 Squadron. (Click to see.) |
170 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 46. Jan Williams, Mamie Sharman and Ann Roberts. (Click to see.) |
169 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 45. Tim McElhaw, Paddy Minnis, Kay Minnis Val Adamson,
Dougie Adamson. (Click to see.) |
168 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 44. Robbie Roberts, Jan Williams, Mamie Sharman, Ann Roberts partly hidden, Sir John Sutton. (Click to see.) |
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Friday 13th April 2007 |
167 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 43. Bill Blake and Eric McFee. (Click to see.) |
166 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 42. Val Pigdon and Gordon Reed. (Click to see.) |
165 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 41. Andy Whitson. (Click to see.) |
164 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 40. Jennings turning on the charm. Barrie Tonkinson nose,
Heather McIntyre, Colin Lamont, Chris Stone, Pete Jennings, Toni Stone, Mick Ryan. (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 12th April 2007 |
163 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 39. Mick Ryan unaware he is about to be savaged by Pete Bouch. Colin Lamont back of head, Chris Stone, small part of head, Toni Stone, Jeff Jeffrey at the back, Mick Ryan, Peter Bouch,
John Farley, Heather McIntyre back of head. (Click to see.) |
162 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 38. Our hard working Secretary, Jeff Jeffreys, grabs a quick meal in the middle of the festivities. Toni Stone in the corner. (Click to see.) |
161 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 37. Rod Farley seated, Pete Hunwick arguing with Pat King, Mick Ryan trying to disappear, Mamie Sharman talking to Sir John Sutton and Ken Goodwin at the back at the bar, Roger Hymans seated, Pete Jennings back, Tom Watson side view, Unknown. (Click to see.) |
160 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 36. Bob Daniels. (Click to see.) |
159 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 35. Pete Jennings back, Ken Goodwin giving his President's Address at the bar, Tom Watson back seated, Roger Hymans, Unknown, Ken Munn. Note the ad for Jever Pils which was on sale for the evening. (Click to see.) |
158 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 34. Val Pigdon and Sir John Sutton. (Click to see.) |
157 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 33. Rod Farley seated, Pat King head just visible, Pete Hunwick about to savage the bar maid, Mick Ryan behind Pete Hunwick, Ken Goodwin giving his President's address. (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 11th April 2007 |
156 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 32. Tim McElhaw and Dougie Adamson. (Click to see.) |
155 |
Thanks to Eric Pigdon added AGM2007 picture 31. Bob Daniels and Val Pigdon. (Click to see.) |
154 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 187 from his book. (Click to see.) |
153 |
Thanks to Danny Lavender added more details about the passing of Alan Ramsay. (Click to see.) |
152 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added the last of Pete's 30 pictures, AGM2007 picture 30. Colin Lamont and Chris Stone in the foreground with Jo and Mick Ryan talking to Toni Stone at the back. (Click to see.) |
151 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 29. Barrie Tonkinson, Heather McIntyre and Chris Stone eat while
Colin Lamont completes the Attendance Register. (Click to see.) |
150 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 28. Heather McIntyre and Chris Stone watch Colin Lamont inspecting the Attendance Register while Jo Ryan and Toni Stone stand at the back. (Click to see.) |
149 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 27. Jeff Jeffrey supervising John Farley signing in the Attendance Register while seated Barrie Tonkinson and Heather McIntyre endure a verbal onslaught from Mick Ryan. (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 10th April 2007 |
148 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 26. Colin Lamont showing his photographs to Chris Stone with Jo Ryan behind them and Toni Stone standing. (Click to see.) |
147 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 25. Colin Lamont talking to Chris Stone with Jo Ryan behind them and
Toni Stone holding a glass. (Click to see.) |
146 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 24. "No Mick, whatever you claim - it was only that big!", Chris Stone putting Mick Ryan right. (Click to see.) |
145 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 23. Heather McIntyre in the corner, Barrie Tonkinson and Colin Lamont talking and being watched by Jo Ryan. (Click to see.) |
144 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 22. Colin Lamont talking to Jo Ryan and Chris Stone (back). (Click to see.) |
143 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 21. Colin Lamont talking to largely hidden Jo Ryan and Chris Stone (back). (Click to see.) |
142 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 20. Barrie Tonkinson explaining to Toni Stone that Heather McIntyre is the Boss! (Click to see.) |
141 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 19. Barrie Tonkinson with Heather McIntyre. (Click to see.) |
140 |
Back from a quick weekend in Vancouver for a Golden Wedding celebration. Yes, I know its a long way to go for 5 days but some events you can't miss! Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 18. Barrie Tonkinson chatting up
Toni Stone. (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 5th April 2007 |
139 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 17. Barrie Tonkinson and Chris Stone squabbling over who sits where, while patiently Heather McIntyre and Jo Ryan wait for it to end. (Click to see.) |
138 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 16. John Farley and Barrie Tonkinson. (Click to see.) |
137 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 15. Paddy Minnis, Unknown and Sir John Sutton. (Click to see.) |
136 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 14. Ken Goodwin and Chris Stone arguing over who's going to pay! (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 4th April 2007 |
135 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 13. Doreen Munn top of head, Ken Munn, Paddy Minnis rear, Rod Farley rear, Bob Daniels foreground, Barrie Tonkinson at bar, Sir John Sutton back. (Click to see.) |
134 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 12. Backs of Ken Goodwin and Mick Ryan with Tim McElhaw and
Tom Watson at the bar. (Click to see.) |
133 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 11. We displayed two of our gifts from our visit back to Jever last August 2006. On the left is the engraving of the original Jever Town which was presented to us by Frau Angela Dankwardt, the Mayoress of Jever. The the very first GAF Regiment "Friesland" crest on the right was given to us by the Colonel of the GAF Regiment, Col. Karl-Heinz Kubriak at GAF Jever. (Click to see.) |
132 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 10. Ann Roberts showing Jan Williams and Mamie Sharman the choice of menu specials. (Click to see.) |
131 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 9. Ken Goodwin and Mick Ryan fighting with the wrappings on the gifts that we were given on our Jever visit, ready to display them during the evening. (Click to see.) |
130 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 8. Al Pollock, Trish Pollock and back of Rod Farley. (Click to see.) |
129 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 7. Ken and Doreen Munn, who travelled all the way from South Africa to be with us, talking to Jo Ryan, back, Gordon Reed and Barry Dale. (Click to see.) |
128 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 6. Bill Maish examining the 500 photographs taken on our return trip to GAF Jever last August. (Click to see.) |
127 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 5. Who's playing Peek-a-boo? Chris Stone, Barry Dale and
Ken Goodwin. (Click to see.) |
126 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 4. Pete Jennings, Fergie Ferguson, Tim McElhaw and Sir John Sutton part face. (Click to see.) |
125 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 3. Heather McIntyre, Barrie Tonkinson, Chris Stone back and
John Farley. (Click to see.) |
124 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 2. Chris Stone and Pete Jennings. (Click to see.) |
123 |
Thanks to Pete Bouch added AGM2007 picture 1. The New Location at "The Horse" - 122-124 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7RW. (40 yards NW of Lambeth North tube - Bakerloo Line). (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 3rd April 2007 |
122 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 186 from his book. (Click to see.) |
121 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added photo of Ian Scott at work in the Met Office [Backlog up to 17Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
120 |
Thanks to Ian Scott added photo of 122 Wing HQ and Air Traffic Control with 3 Squadron aircraft, 93 Sqn Hunter, 2 Sqn Swift and 4 Sqn Hunter, decorating the front of the RAF Jever Christmas Card for 1958. [Backlog up to 17Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
119 |
Thanks to Bill Maish added more details for Wg Cdr Eric Bowen who was Wg Nav at Jever in 1954. [Backlog up to 7Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 2nd April 2007 |
118 |
Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added the last of this batch of photos of Johnny MacKnish, with a well earned Jever Pils in the Forsthaus, wondering why he did the Assault Course. [Backlog up to 3Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
117 |
Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo which asks who said monkeys and officers have a lot in common? Johnny MacKnish finishing the Assault Course. [Backlog up to 3Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
116 |
Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo of Ooops! Johnny MacKnish nearly coming off the Assault Course. [Backlog up to 3Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
115 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 185 from his book. (Click to see.) |
114 |
Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo of Johnny MacKnish getting into the swing of the Assault Course. [Backlog up to 3Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
113 |
Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo of Johnny MacKnish who, on the way one Sunday morning to the Forsthaus suddenly had an overwhelming desire to do the Assault Course. [Backlog up to 3Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
112 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added his last photo of Unknown, Unknown and Ernest Pavelin shopping in Jever Town. [Backlog up to 3Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
111 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added photo of Rip ? and Bernard Rhodes shopping in Oldenburg Town. [Backlog up to 3Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
110 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 184 from his book. (Click to see.) |
109 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added photo of Stan Vane taking a photograph in the woods at the back of the fuel dump. [Backlog up to 3Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
108 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added photo of Signals Section new Volkswagon Kombi transport. The Station Commander at the time, Gp Capt Powel-Sheddon, took a shine to the silver hub caps which were unfortunately inter-changeable with the camouflaged hubs on his service Volkswagon Beetle - and the Signals Section lost their bright new hub caps. [Backlog up to 3Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
107 |
Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo of Johnny MacKnish and Johnny Davis on the way one Sunday morning to the Forsthaus which is in the woods to the South of the Airfield. [Backlog up to 3Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
106 |
Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo of 93 Squadron on leave in Brussels. Looks like the Grand Place? - guessed 54. L to R: Mike Lee, George Hickman and Geoff Couch. [Backlog up to 3Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
105 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 183 from his book. (Click to see.) |
104 |
Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo of 93 Squadron on leave in Brussels - guessed 54. L to R: Mike Lee, George Hickman, Roy Garthwaite and Geoff Couch. [Backlog up to 3Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
103 |
Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo of a shady bunch from 93 Sqn in Brussels - obviously been refused service!. L to R: George Hickman, Mike Lee, Roy Garthwaite and Geoff Couch. [Backlog up to 3Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
102 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added a shot showing the location of the house in relation to the Schutzenhof on the left. It was obviously build in the thirties and has a plane just above the entrance. [Backlog up to 1Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
101 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added a photo of a house opposite the Schuetzenhof. It was obviously build in the thirties and has a plane just above the entrance. [Backlog up to 1Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 1st April 2007 |
100 |
Thanks to Marcus Christ added En Route Document Entry for GAF Jever 2007. [Backlog up to 1Feb07.] (Click to see.) |
99 |
Thanks to Danny Lavender added Danny and Caroline Lavender to the list of those attending the 50th Anniversary Ladies Dining-In Night at the RAF Club on 3Nov07. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see attendees.) |
98 |
Thanks to Les Birch added his last photo of 93 Squadron at the start of the trip back from Sylt. Thorneycroft 3 tonners contain squadron equipment they are loaded onto flat trucks on the Hindenburg Dam Railway to cross the causeway to the mainland. The driver of 46AF22 is Les Birch - July 1955. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
97 |
Thanks to Les Birch added photo of the Jever Gliding Club was a group of German enthusiasts who were given permission to use the airfield around July 1955 with the proviso that RAF personnel could fly with them. The 2 seater shown here had aileron and elevator controls for the front seat only. The instructor in the back had to reach over to take control using the front stick, both positions had rudder pedals. Unknown couple on board. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
96 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added photo of Unknown, Ernest Pavelin, Unknown on Shopping Trip - about 1954. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
95 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added photo of Resting during the Creation of a Car Park at the Transmitter Building - about 1953. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
94 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 182 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 31st March 2007 |
93 |
Thanks to Les Birch added photo of 93 Squadron Hangar jammed with Vampire FB5s and 9s with what maybe the first Squadron Sabre at the back. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
92 |
Thanks to Les Birch added photo of the front end of Sabre F.4 XB822 showing that John Davis was lucky to get away with his life. XB822 was delivered to 93 Squadron on Wed 14 Apr 1954 and crashed on Sat 1 Oct 1955. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
91 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added photo of Similar view to the previous picture taken from the Signals Section quarters in the ATC/Flying Wing HQ Building, but with snow on the ground - about 1954. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
90 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added photo of an Unknown friend and Ernest Pavelin skiiing in the Harz Mountains - 1954. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
89 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 181 from his book. (Click to see.) |
88 |
Thanks to Les Birch added photo of Tony Bennett playing a game of draughts with Les Birch over a pint of beer. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 30th March 2007 |
87 |
Thanks to Les Birch added photo of 98 Squadron's First Hunter F.4s. So new that not only do they not have Sabrina link collectors but they do not yet have the Squadron markings - about Apr55. The right Hunter is WW658, later to be marked as O. Delivered to the RAF at No 33 MU on 6Apr55 and then issued to 98 Squadron on Wed 20Apr55. On Mon 8Apr57 it was moved to No 229 OCU as RS-5 and finally was scrapped after a total of 609 hrs 40 mins at Dunsfold in Jun64. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
86 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added photo of Ernest Pavelin operating the VHF Mobile Homer Equipment at Jever. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
85 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added photo of Ernest Pavelin and Stan Vane in the forests around the airfield. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
84 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 180 from his book. (Click to see.) |
83 |
Thanks to Les Birch added photo of 93 Squadron Celebration Party on the Presentation of the Duncan Trophy in the Air Wireless/Radar Section responsible for the serviceability of the radar gunsight which helped win the Trophy - 19Feb54. L to R: Les Birch, Nick Nichols, Jock, Ginger, Unknown, Philip and Robin. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
82 |
Thanks to Les Birch added photo of 93 Squadron Celebration Party on the Presentation of the Duncan Trophy - 19Feb54. L to R: Fg. Off. Eric Pigdon, Les Birch, Unknown, Flt. Lt. Al Colvin, Robin, Flt. Lt. Dave Chadwick, Nick, Fg. Off. Bill Mitchell holding The Duncan Trophy, Ken. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
81 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added photo of Stan Vane and Unknown friend. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
80 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added photo of Ernest Pavelin and Unknown friend. [Backlog up to 29Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
79 |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of Sylt Pub "Zum Bratwurstglockl" in Westerland - about May/Jun55. [Backlog up to 28Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
78 |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of 93 Squadron Sabre F.4s preparing for take-off. Suspect that this was after the C-in-C's inspection in the previous picture - Sep55. [Backlog up to 28Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
77 |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of recovering 4 Sqn Sabre XB931 G to the UK by loading it in a leased Bristol Freighter after it was damaged as a result of trying to charge the oxygen bottles with the wrong high pressure oxygen. Category 4(Rehab) AGT - Aug55. [Backlog up to 28Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
76 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 179 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 29th March 2007 |
75 |
Thanks to Ken Senar who sadly reports the passing of Al Ramsay which he learnt from a report in the Aircrew Asasociation Journal. Probably in the last 3 months. I will try to establish more details. (Click to see.) |
74 |
The back log of items that you have sent me is slowly coming down. I am loading material sent to me on 28Jan07. The site is 55% indexed. 2, 4, 93, 98 and 112 Sqns photographs are fully indexed, together with the Station Pictures and the Station Social Pictures. I am half way through indexing the 118 Sqn photos. I have started a new "Latest" file at the start of a new "web Site Year" on 21Mar07. This will make it quicker to download. Items for the previous 3 years are still available via the drop-down menu at Site Information. I have updated the "Loading Rates" graphs at the start of our 4th Year. (Click to see.). |
73 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added photo of Stan Vane and Ernest Pavelin exploring a Shooting Hide in the Forrest round the airfield. [Backlog up to 28Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
72 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added photo of group relaxing outside the Transmitter Building - About 1953. Anyone supply names? [Backlog up to 28Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
71 |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of 93 Sqn Hunter F.4s - 1956. [Backlog up to 28Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
70 |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of 93 Sqn Hunter F.4 XE687 C. Arrived on 93 Sqn on Tue 22 May 1956and was passed to 98 Sqn on Fri 22 Mar 1957. Delivered to the RAF 5 MU on 22Jul55, then passed to 118 Sqn as F, before coming to 93 Sqn. It was scrapped in Nov62. [Backlog up to 28Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
69 |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 178 from his book. (Click to see.) |
68 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added photo of the Jever Mobile Homer Station - About 1953. [Backlog up to 28Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 28th March 2007 |
67 |
Thanks to Ernest Pavelin added photo of equipment inside Homer RX1392 - About 1953. [Backlog up to 28Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
66 |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added the last picture in his wonderful series about Jade Basin Five Plus One of the Dom in Köln am Rhine. They were invited to do a broadcast for BFN in Cologne by Bill Crozier who later handled the popular Two-Way "Family Favourites" for the BBC. He loved his jazz, was a fine pianist, and booked them into two jazz cellars in Cologne. These were the infamous "Tabu" and "Boheme" clubs. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
65 |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added picture of the Strandhalle, Nordseebad Wilhelmshaven. Maurice remembers that they seemed to play here weekly - it may have been Sunday evenings. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
64 |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added picture of the Jever and Wilhelmshaven area. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
63 |
Thanks to Les Birch added two more names to photo of ever Gliding Club.. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Tuesday 27th March 2007 |
62 |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of Groundcrew Tea Break. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
61 |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of Gordon ?, Bill Sutherland, Dave Norman and Tommy Platt in the entrance to the barrack block. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
60. |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 177 from his book. (Click to see.) |
59. |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of RAF Jever Station Band at Schutzenhof - 13May58. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
58. |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Tony Ewen, No 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
57. |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of 93 Sqn Sabre F.4 XB871 T-G. Arrived on the Squadron on Fri 23 Apr 1954 and was passed to 3 Sqn on Fri 20 Jan 1956. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
56. |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of Jever Gliding Club. Bungee launched trainer. L to R: Unknown Lady, Pete Langstone?, Unknown, Ted Scott. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
55. |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 176 from his book. (Click to see.) |
54. |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Maurice Gavan in repose. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
53. |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of farewell Demob Party for Dennis Crewe - about 58. L to R: Unknown Lady from Malcolm Club, Danny Sands, Maurice Gavan, Tony Ewen, Dennis Crewe at piano, Digger Davidson, Unknown, Phil Riggott. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
52. |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of funeral of Fg Off Ted Scott Hamburg Cemetery August 1955. Gun salute. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Monday 26th March 2007 |
51. |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of funeral of Fg Off Ted Scott Hamburg Cemetery August 1955. Escort. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
50. |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 175 from his book. (Click to see.) |
49. |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of somebody's Demob 'Do' at the Deutscherhaus. L to R: Danny Sands, Maurice Gavan, Ginger Cobbold, Tom Sharratt, Digger Davidson. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
48. |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Jade Basin Five plus One Re-union at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Blackburn about 1961. L to R: Maurice Gavan Clarinet, Stanford Howard Trumpet, Digger Davidson Banjo, Dennis Crewe Trombone, Dave Fowler Drums, Dave Watt Piano. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
47. |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of 93 Squadron Sabre F.4s Lined up for C-in-C's Inspection Sep55. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
46. |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of No 122 Wing Formation Flypast in Wing Number for C-in-C - Sep55. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
45. |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 174 from his book. (Click to see.) |
44. |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Steve McGuigan, No 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
43. |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of No 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel Folks playing Baseball - About 57.
L to R: Tom Sharratt, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown. Unknown batter, Michael Bargerter (dark glasses), Taff Reed, Unknown. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
42. |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of Bill Sutherland, Bill ?, Gordon ?, Tommy Pratt, Bob ? - 54. Can anyone supply the surnames? [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
41. |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of Bill Sutherland standing by a Mosquito used for towing targets at Sylt - Sep/Oct54. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
40. |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 173 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Sunday 25th March 2007 |
39. |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Maurice Gavan and Taff Reed on the airfield, FWHQ behind. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
38. |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Demob Party for Dennis Crewe? L to R: Tom Sharratt, Maurice Gavan, Dennis Crewe, Danny Sands, Digger Davidson. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
37. |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo of Bill Sutherland, 93 Squadron. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
36. |
Thanks to Bill Sutherland added photo that looks as though it was taken outside the Forsthaus in the woods South of the airfield - about 54. L to R: Bernard Golding, Bill Sutherland and Paddy Flynn. [Backlog up to 25Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
35. |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 172 from his book. (Click to see.) |
34. |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 171 from his book. (Click to see.) |
33. |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of NAAFI from Block 40 about 1957. [Backlog up to 20Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
32. |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Block 40 about 1957. [Backlog up to 20Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
31. |
Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added another photo that was taken outside our accommodation block at Jever on Christmas day, 1954. It was after a lunch time 'session' which included the consumption of copious quantities of an amber coloured liquid! This can been seen from the camera shake and poor focusing!! Roy Garthwaite, Bill Mitchell and Pat Whitelaw. [Backlog up to 20Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Saturday 24th March 2007 |
30. |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 170 from his book. (Click to see.) |
29. |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 169 from his book. (Click to see.) |
28. |
Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of Tech Wing Block from Block 40 about 1957. [Backlog up to 20Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Friday 23rd March 2007 |
27. |
Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo of Jock Wallace, Roy Garthwaite and Don Exley with some commandeered transport during a short detachment to Ahlhorn - Mar54. [Backlog up to 20Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
26. |
Thanks to Ken Senar added page 168 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo taken at Nordheim Aug57. L to R: German Pianist deputising from the Deutscherhaus band, Maurice Gavan Clarinet, Bill de Graaf Guitar, Stanford Howard Trumpet, Dennis Crewe Trombone, Eddie, German deputy from Deutscherhaus, Double Bass. [Backlog up to 20Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo of Jock Wallace, Roy Garthwaite and Don Exley inspecting a wrecked Meteor NF11 during a short detachment to Ahlhorn - Mar54. [Backlog up to 20Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ken Senar added page 167 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo and asks Who's the Bird? Maurice Gavan Clarinet. [Backlog up to 20Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo that was taken outside our accommodation block at Jever on Christmas day, 1954. It was after a lunch time 'session' which included the consumption of copious quantities of an amber coloured liquid! This can been seen from the camera shake and poor focusing!! Don Exley, Bill Mitchell and Pat Whitelaw. [Backlog up to 20Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ken Senar added page 166 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo taken at the Strandhalle, Wilhelmshaven - 1957. L to R: Maurice Gavan Clarinet, Stanford Howard Trumpet, Dennis Crewe Trombone. [Backlog up to 20Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo of Don Exley and Roy Garthwaite during a short detachment to Ahlhorn - Mar54. [Backlog up to 20Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thursday 22nd March 2007 |
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Thanks to Ken Senar added page 165 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of A Cox Saxophone - 1958. [Backlog up to 20Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo of Plt Off Roy Garthwaite, 93 Sqn Vampire FB5 at Sylt - Jan54. [Backlog up to 20Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ken Senar added page 164 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to John Beaumont added a photo of 112 Sqn Vampires in the snow during the detachment to Butzweilerhof Jan/Feb 1953. [Backlog up to 18Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ken Senar added two names, Hickman and Couch to Hockey Team photograph Apr55. [Backlog up to 18Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Andrea Edmonds added the true story of the accident which killed "Clam" Clayton-Jones on 7Nov75. [Backlog up to 18Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to John Beaumont added a photo taken during the 112 Sqn detachment to Butzweilerhof in early 1953, some may remember the very impressive local version of the services Astra Cinema. [Backlog up to 17Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of the talented Stanford Howard on the piano - 57. [Backlog up to 15Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Geoff Flanders added a photo of group in front of the Station Sick Quarters - about 1953. Anyone able to supply names? [Backlog up to 17Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Ken Senar added page 163 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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50% of the web site pages are now indexed. All of 2, 4, 93 and half of 98 Sqn pages are complete. (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of somewhere in Jever - Danny Sands sings - 57. L to R: Danny Sands Vocalist, Maurice Gavan Clarinet, Dave Fowler Drums, Stanford Howard Trumpet, Dennis Crewe Trombone. [Backlog up to 15Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Geoff Flanders added a photo of 3 Unknowns in front of the Sick Quarters Ambulance - about 1953. [Backlog up to 17Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Wednesday 21st March 2007 |
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Thanks to Ken Senar added page 162 from his book. (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to Maurice Gavan added photo of the "Downtowners" Station Skiffle Group. L to R: Rex Cole, 101 SU Guitar, Ginger Cobbold Teachest Double Bass, Dave Fowler Drums, Unknown Guitar. [Backlog up to 15Jan07.] (Click to see.) |
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Thanks to John Beaumont added a photo of visiting civilian Ju-52 - Apr53. [Backlog up to 17Jan07.] (Click to see.) |