Latest Additions to the Web Site - 5th Year 21Mar08-20Mar09

Latest Changes Made to the Site on the Date shown. 5th Year - Friday 21st March 2008 up to Today Competition for most photographs Contributed: 2 Sqn 4 Sqn 93 Sqn 98 Sqn 112 Sqn 118 Sqn 122 Wg 101 SU 3AC Sqn Station 58 517 627 223 59 240 148 22 32 1,347 There are now 5,415 pages and 135 videos on the web site. Size of Web Site: 1.10 Gb Click to see Rate at which web pages have been loaded.
	Friday 20th March 2009
1081	Thanks to RAF Museum added last page from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 17Mar09 3 Days.) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 19th March 2009
1080	Thanks to RAF Museum added Figure 3 - Cockpit-Starboard side from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 17Mar09 2 Days.) (Click to see.)
1079	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Alfred Werner, Station Armoury - 1959. Maurice tells us: "Alfred was our GSO fitter in the station armoury and a very skilled man. After service in the German armed forces in WW 2 and deportation from Poland, he finally settled with his family in Schortens just off the end of the runway. I can still hear him now, muttering in his East German accent, "verfluchte Scheiße" when things did not work out as he had expected it to. It was Alfred who taught us all the German swear-words and he would also explain the peculiarities (for us) of German life. I remember that Alfred seemed to be always making BBQs for somebody on the station." [Backlog: 17Mar09 2 Days.] (Click to see.)
1078	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Ejection Seat Servicing Bay, Station Armoury - 1959. The nearest seat is marked XD926 but this Swift FR5 was Cat5 in Nov58, so the seat must have been in storage at that time. Anyone name Unknown? [Backlog: 17Mar09 2 Days.] (Click to see.)
1077	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Ejection Seat Servicing Bay, Station Armoury - 1959. Hunter Pylon Servicing Bay can be seen in the background. Anyone name Unknown? [Backlog: 17Mar09 2 Days.] (Click to see.)
1076	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Station Armoury personnel waiting for the next 'customer' for ASF to arrive so that the ejection seat can be removed. All unknown. [Backlog: 17Mar09 2 Days.] (Click to see.)
1075	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Maurice Parker Station Armoury - 1958. [Backlog: 17Mar09 2 Days.] (Click to see.)
1074	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Station Armoury personnel - 1958. L to R: Unknown, unknown, ? Leppard. [Backlog: 17Mar09 2 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 17th March 2009
1073	Thanks to Marcus Christ added photo of marching past the Air Traffic Control tower and the Fire Section during the RAF handing over Sylt to the German Air Force - 16Oct61. [Backlog: 13Mar09 4 Days.] (Click to see.)
1072	Thanks to Marcus Christ added photo of Airmen on parade during the RAF handing over Sylt to the German Air Force - 16Oct61. [Backlog: 13Mar09 4 Days.] (Click to see.)
1071	Thanks to Marcus Christ added photo of March Past during the RAF handing over Sylt to the German Air Force - 16Oct61. [Backlog: 13Mar09 4 Days.] (Click to see.)
1070	Thanks to Marcus Christ added photo of the RAF handing over Sylt to the German Air Force - 16Oct61. [Backlog: 13Mar09 4 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Monday 16th March 2009
1069	Thanks to Peter Newton added some stories of his time on 93 Sqn. [Backlog: 12Mar09 4 Days.] (Click to see.)
1068	Thanks to Peter Rose added a sad picture of the Sabre F.4 XB822 - Sat 1Oct55. [Backlog: 11Mar09 5 Days.] (Click to see.)
1067	Thanks to Peter Rose added another view of the destroyed nose of the Sabre F.4 XB822 - Sat 1Oct55. [Backlog: 11Mar09 5 Days.] (Click to see.)
1066	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of souvenir badge of Westerland Town from Sylt detachment - Jun55. [Backlog: 11Mar09 5 Days.] (Click to see.)
1065	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of smart looking gathering of 93 Sqn groundcrew after returning from Sylt - About Jul55. L to R: Peter Rose, and the rest Unknown. Anyone able to recognise names? [Backlog: 11Mar09 5 Days.] (Click to see.)
1064	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of room Ready for inspection - Room 10 in Block 69 at Sylt - About Jun55. [Backlog: 11Mar09 5 Days.] (Click to see.)
1063	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 18 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [Backlog: 11Mar09 5 Days.] (Click to see.)
1062	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 17 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [Backlog: 11Mar09 5 Days.] (Click to see.)
1061	Thanks to RAF Museum added Figure 2 - Cockpit-Forward view from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 11Mar09 5 Days.) (Click to see.)
1060	Thanks to RAF Museum added Figure 1 - Cockpit-Port Side from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 11Mar09 5 Days.) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 15th March 2009
1059	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of line up of 93 Sqn sleeping it off in the dunes at Munkmarsh, Sylt - May/Jun55. [Backlog: 11Mar09 4 Days.] (Click to see.)
1058	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of sleeping it off in the dunes at Munkmarsh, Sylt - May/Jun55. [Backlog: 3Mar09 12 Days.] (Click to see.)
1057	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Das Frauleins on the beach at Sylt - May/Jun55. The one on the right appears to have been reading Paul Brickhill's "Escape or Die"? [Backlog: 3Mar09 12 Days.] (Click to see.)
1056	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 16 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [Backlog: 3Mar09 12 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Saturday 14th March 2009
1055	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 15 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [Backlog: 3Mar09 11 Days.] (Click to see.)
1054	Thanks to Gladys Watson added the last two pages on Are you a good Driver? from pages 60 and 61 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog: 3Mar09 11 Days.] (Click to see.)
1053	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Parked Vehicles, Driving in Reverse, Kerbs, Errors committed unconsciously, Duties and Responsibilities of Drivers and Causes of Accidents from pages 58 and 59 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog: 3Mar09 11 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Friday 13th March 2009
1052	Thanks to RAF Museum added Part 6 - ILLUSTRATIONS from page 95 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 3Mar09 10 Days.) (Click to see.)
1051	Thanks to RAF Museum added ANM per 100 lb./TMN/R.p.m. Curves - with belly tank from page 94 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 3Mar09 10 Days.) (Click to see.)
1050	Thanks to Derek Perham added a postcard of Cafe Rahrdum - Jever town still a popular watering hole in 1967. A point of observation is that both postcards display the same scene of a chap sat outside at a table. It looks as though he had great patience and had not moved over the time gap between when the postcard photo's were taken! [Backlog: 3Mar09 10 Days.] (Click to see.)
1049	Thanks to Derek Perham added a postcard of the Cafe Rahrdum - Jever town popular watering hole in the early 60s. Interestingly in the Gastzimmer frame, shows the dartboard in its wooden wall cupboard that Derek knows was in use by RAF personnel during the 50's. This however had been removed prior to when Derek arrived in 1964. The landlord, Alfred Schmedes, would often refer to its use however and to the fondness he had for the servicemen who used it. [Backlog: 3Mar09 10 Days.] (Click to see.)
1048	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of the 101 Signals Unit, Brockzetel cricket team posing for this group photograph on the week tour of Holland in the summer of 1957. They had Dutch airmen on camp at that time and one of them, a good friend of Brian's, Philip van Dok, who actually played cricket for Haarlem fixed up three matches for them with Haarlem, Amsterdam and Rotterdam Sparta. They do play cricket in Holland. The back of the photograph is signed by the members of the team. One or two are illegible, but the ones Brian can make out are as follows: B Collins, T L Robinson, Tom Clews, Shirley A Clews, F Gardner, B G Walker, T K Cook, D Varley, C Ritchie, Jimmy Wood, Albert Bain, Jack Smith, Sgt Ken Dowden? (scorer), Maureen Dowden and Jimmy ? The only names that Brian can match to faces are: L to R back row: Sgt Ken Dowden (Umpire), 4 Unknowns, Brian Walker, Unknown (scorer). Front row: Unknown, Albert Bain with pads and 4 Unknowns, plus unknown mascot in the front. Can anyone help to match up more names and faces? [Backlog: 26Feb09 15 Days.] (Click to see.)
1047	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of the Hunter Aden 30mm Gun and the HE Mk 22 shell on the left and the Ball practice shell on the right. [Backlog: 16Feb09 25 Days.] (Click to see.)
1046	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of the Hunter Aden 30mm Gun pack. The 4 barrels unscrewed and stayed in the aircraft, the holes can be seen on the lower front face, and the whole pack was winched down on to a trolley (blue above) and replaced by a fully loaded gun pack. Leading to a very quick re-arm - in fact faster than the Hunter could be refuelled. [Backlog: 16Feb09 25 Days.] (Click to see.)
1045	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of unknown preparing belts of 30 mm ammunition for loading into the Hunter Gun Packs - APC Sylt - Feb58. Before loading the gun packs, the tips of the projectiles would be dipped in non-hardening coloured paint so that later, when the flag is examined, hits can be allocated to each particular a/c. Looking at this pic Maurice recalled an incident that was not really one the best thing to do. As we know, when on detachments some of us tend to do things that we would never dream of doing back at 'home'. At Sylt at that time the normal rivalry existed between the 3 visiting squadrons and somebody on 4 Sqn thought it a good idea to 'stand out in the crowd', so to speak and to show that 'we are Jever'. In those days bright yellow dusters were used to clean the Hunter canopies and these were found to be ideal to use as a scarf which could be worn inside the uniform jacket. Naturally this did not go un-noticed for long and after several 'clashes' with the station SPs and a word of authority from the 'top', this breach of dress regulations was short lived. Anyone supply a name? [Backlog: 16Feb09 25 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 11th March 2009
1044	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of 4 Sqn Hunter Gun Pack Loading, Servicing and Rectification Crew. APC Sylt - Feb58. Personnel were drawn from the Armament Squadron at Jever to supported 4 Squadron during the 6 week detachment. Note the all important piece of personal equipment - the mug. Normally it was a matter of, no mug, then no tea when the NAAFI wagon came round. Anyone supply names? [Backlog: 19Feb09 20 Days.] (Click to see.)
1043	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of a pair of 4 Squadron a/c returning from a sortie on the flag. APC Sylt - Feb58. [Backlog: 19Feb09 20 Days.] (Click to see.)
1042	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of 4 Squadron line, APC Sylt - Feb58. The nearest Hunter F.6 is X XG298 which arrived on 4 Sqn on Wed 13Mar57 and left on Mon 2Jan1 for Hawker Siddeley Aviation. The next Hunter down the line is Y XE590 which arrived on 4 Sqn on Thu 10Jul58 and left on Wed 9Nov60. Its 1st flt was flown by Hugh Mereweather 6Apr56 then passed to 19 Sqn as R, 263 Sqn, 93 Sqn and finally to 4 Sqn. The FR 4 Sqn as V crashed on 10Nov60, [Suspect this should be 61 as 4 did not become FR until 61 and there is no mention of this in the 4 Sqn F540 for Nov60.], following bird strikes, pilot safe. Cat 5 Damage write off. [Backlog: 19Feb09 20 Days.] (Click to see.)
1041	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo taken in Feb58 when Maurice Parker was seconded to 4 Sqn to assist with the armament practice camp at Sylt from his position as a Station Armourer in the main armoury at Jever. He found the accommodation was not quite up to the standard of what they were used to back at Jever. With 3 Hunter squadrons on detachment at the same time ( 14 Sqn. from Alhorn, a Belgium Air Force squadron and 4 Sqn.) he found Sylt to be rather crowded. In our time we were all brought up to eat an 'English' breakfast in the mornings. I recall that at first we all found it rather strange when our Belgium counterparts on the other side of the table would go for 'continental'. When however the jam was spread on top of the cheese we found this to be extremely odd indeed. Times have now changed though. [Backlog: 19Feb09 20 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 10th March 2009
1040	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of the view from the promenade overlooking the beach at Sylt - May/Jun55. [Backlog: 19Feb09 19 Days.] (Click to see.)
1039	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo when they caught up with her on the beach at Sylt - May/Jun55. [Backlog: 19Feb09 19 Days.] (Click to see.)
1038	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of ...and going on the beach at Sylt - May/Jun55. [Backlog: 19Feb09 19 Days.] (Click to see.)
1037	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of delightful locals on the beach at Sylt - May/Jun55. [Backlog: 19Feb09 19 Days.] (Click to see.)
1036	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 14 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [Backlog: 19Feb09 19 Days.] (Click to see.)
1035	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 13 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [Backlog: 19Feb09 19 Days.] (Click to see.)
1034	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Steering, Windscreen, Driving at Night, One-way Streets and Streets with several lanes, Dogs, Cyclists, Motor Cyclists and Buses from pages 56 and 57 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog: 19Feb09 19 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Monday 9th March 2009
1033	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Overtaking Columns, Yellow Armbands with Three Black Dots, Precautionary Measures when leaving Vehicle, Moving off from Halt, Distance from Edge of Road, Road Surfaces, Instructions to Drivers, Speed, Overtaking, Braking and Road Surface from pages 54 and 55 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog: 19Feb09 18 Days.] (Click to see.)
1032	Thanks to RAF Museum added ANM per 100 lb./TMN/R.p.m. Curves - clean aircraft from page 93 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 19Feb09 18 Days.) (Click to see.)
1031	Thanks to RAF Museum added Reheat Climb data - Clean and With Belly Tank fitted from page 92 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 19Feb09 18 Days.) (Click to see.)
1030	Thanks to RAF Museum added page for Cruise Data with Belly Tank fitted but the figures are unreadable and will be added later, from page 91 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 19Feb09 18 Days.) (Click to see.)
1029	Thanks to RAF Museum added page for Climb and Descent Data with Belly Tank fitted but the figures are unreadable and will be added later, from page 90 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 19Feb09 18 Days.) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 8th March 2009
1028	Thanks to Mick Ryan added the story of the removal of the US Army Nike Nuclear Missile warheads by rail from the South-West corner of the airfield. [Backlog: 19Feb09 17 Days.] (Click to see.)
1027	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of the snow covered village of Hochdonn on the Kiel Canal as seen from 42 meter high Hochdonn Rail Bridge in Schleswig-Holstein - 7Feb58. [Backlog: 18Feb09 18 Days.] (Click to see.)
1026	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of what was seen in Hamburg - 7Feb58. The famous Trans-Europ-Express (TEE). [Backlog: 12Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
1025	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of 4 Sqn Rail Party about to leave Hamburg Altona Station after a two hour stop over on the way to Sylt - 7Feb58. [Backlog: 12Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
1024	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of three more, smart, but unknown 4 Sqn sightseers in Hamburg - 7Feb58. Anyone supply names? [Backlog: 12Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
1023	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Top Secret and Confidential! - this is what you saw if you ignored the notices. Nice view of the sea at Sylt - May/Jun55. [Backlog: 12Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
1022	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of notices warning that this section of the beach is for nudism - "Abysinnia Beach" at Sylt - May/Jun55. [Backlog: 12Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
1021	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo that shows that Yes! - she is nude! Abysinnia Nude Beach at Sylt - May/Jun55. [Backlog: 12Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
1020	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 12 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [Backlog: 12Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
1019	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 11 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [Backlog: 12Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
1018	Thanks to Gladys Watson added more on Narrow Streets from pages 52 and 53 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog: 12Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
1017	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Warning, Driving at Night and Narrow Streets from pages 50 and 51 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog: 12Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
1016	Thanks to RAF Museum added Cruise data - clean aircraft from page 89 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 12Feb09 24 Days.) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 7th March 2009
1015	Thanks to RAF Museum added climb data - clean aircraft and Descent data - clean aircraft from page 88 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 12Feb09 23 Days.) (Click to see.)
1014	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of unknown 4 Sqn sightseers in Hamburg - 7Feb58. [Backlog: 12Feb09 23 Days.] (Click to see.)
1013	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of the old Altona Bahnhof in Hamburg - 7Feb58. Our rail party had something like a 2 hour stop-over here which allowed us to do a little sightseeing. Despite the short time in Hamburg a few of the chaps even made it to the Reeperbahn and were able to do some 'window-shopping'. [Backlog: 12Feb09 23 Days.] (Click to see.)
1012	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of a winter view of the Hamburg docks - 7Feb58. [Backlog: 12Feb09 23 Days.] (Click to see.)
1011	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of 4 Sqn Rail Party to Sylt - 7Feb58 After boarding our 'Sonderzug' at Sande, the first stop for the main rail party was Hamburg. The approach to the city of Hamburg with the Freihafen-Elb Bridge on the left. ( Hamburg is the city with the most bridges in Europe, - around 2500.) [Backlog: 12Feb09 23 Days.] (Click to see.)
1010	Thanks to Graeme Sutherland added photos of the WWII Spitfire raid on the Shell-Mex Building in Holland on 18Mar45. Also added the F540 reports and the Flying Record excerpts. [Backlog: 12Feb09 23 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Friday 6th March 2009
1009	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Articulated Bus at Munkmarsh, Sylt - May/Jun55. [Backlog: 10Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
1008	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Klosterstrasse in the centre of Rinteln. Taken during a visit with the Padre. - Jul55. [Backlog: 10Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
1007	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Frank and Cpl Ginger Mitchell - Sylt May/Jun55. [Backlog: 10Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
1006	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 10 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [Backlog: 10Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
1005	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 9 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [Backlog: 10Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
1004	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Lights from pages 48 and 49 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog: 10Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Thursday 5th March 2009
1003	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Conversion Tables, Speed Limits for Civilian Cars and Braking Distance from pages 46 and 47 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog: 10Feb09 23 Days.] (Click to see.)
1002	Thanks to Katherine Dover, Charlie Powell's Sister, added Video showing POW-012 the final clip from Charlie Powell's film. This final clip is of Vampire gun camera cine film showing air to air quarter attacks on another Vampire. It was from Charlie's Operational Conversion Course at Pembrey and the clips are from late June to early July 1953 when he was on course No. 5E at 233 OCU. Some shots are taken on the ground for calibrating the gunsight. In some shots a white dot is shown on the screen and its position in relation to the cross on the ground aiming board seems to be captured so that the film can be assessed for ranging and tracking. The PAI would measure ranges by measuring the wing span of the Vampire in the film. [Backlog: 10Feb09 23 Days.] (Click to see.)
1001	Thanks to RAF Museum added more Flight planning data from page 87 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 10Feb09 23 Days.) (Click to see.)
1000	Thanks to RAF Museum added Flight planning data from page 86 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 10Feb09 23 Days.) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 4th March 2009
999	Thanks to Peter Dale added a photo of his parents Maurice and Patricia Dale with other RAF colleagues/wifes. He wondered if this may have been taken whilst he was a Jever or at Sylt as the tankard he is holding he thinks was from either of those two places. Lt o R: Unknown Unknown, Patricia Dale, Unknown, Unknown Lady, Unknown, Unknown and Maurice Dale. Does anyone recognise the people, the place or the tankard? Phil Holden-Rushworth says: "I do not recognise any of the officers in the photo. However, I can say that it would certainly not be taken at Sylt while he was on II (AC) Squadron because the boss, Sqn Ldr Chris Wade, forbade the officers to take their wives with them to Sylt! In addition, I think Maurice looks rather younger than when I knew him in the early 60's." [Backlog: 10Feb09 22 Days.] (Click to see.)
998	Thanks to Laurence Bean and Mark Russell added a link to the Jet Provost Heaven web site as many of us went on to fly the Jet Provost as instructors. [Backlog: 10Feb09 22 Days.] (Click to see.)
997	Thanks to Mike Slorance added entry for Sqn Ldr Roger Topp from the No 111 Black Arrows formation aeros team brochure. [Backlog: 6Feb09 26 Days.] (Click to see.)
996	Thanks to Mike Slorance added photo of entry for Paddy Hine from the No 111 Black Arrows formation aeros team brochure. [Backlog: 6Feb09 26 Days.] (Click to see.)
995	Thanks to Mike Slorance added photo of entry for Oscar Wild in the 111 Sqn Black Arrows Brochure. [Backlog: 6Feb09 26 Days.] (Click to see.)
994	Thanks to Mike Slorance added photo of entry for Bob Barcilon from the No 111 Black Arrows formation aeros team brochure. [Backlog: 6Feb09 26 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 3rd March 2009
993	Thanks to Mike Slorance added photo of entry for Fg Off Richard "Clam" C J Clayton-Jones in the 111 Sqn Black Arrows Brochure. [Backlog: 6Feb09 25 Days.] (Click to see.)
992	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Cpl Ginger Mitchell at Sylt - May/Jun55. [Backlog: 6Feb09 25 Days.] (Click to see.)
991	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Frank and Buck playing Table Soccer at Sylt - May/Jun55. [Backlog: 6Feb09 25 Days.] (Click to see.)
990	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 8 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [Backlog: 6Feb09 25 Days.] (Click to see.)
989	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 7 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [Backlog: 6Feb09 25 Days.] (Click to see.)
988	Thanks to Gladys Watson added more on Car Parks on the Autobahn, Distance Signs on the Autobahn, Directing Signs of the Autobahn and Game Crossing Road! from pages 44 and 45 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog: 6Feb09 25 Days.] (Click to see.)
987	Thanks to Gladys Watson added more on Cross roads with Traffic Lights and Police from pages 42 and 43 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog: 6Feb09 25 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Monday 2nd March 2009
986	Thanks to Katherine Dover, Charlie Powell's Sister, added the Video showing POW-011 clip from Charlie Powell's film. This appears to feature Charlie's return to UK from Jever. The steam train stops at Emmerich which is the Rhine crossing near Arnhem Then there are shots of London, Piccadilly Circus and Eros. Fred Butcher has identified the young mother that Charlie is visiting as Marjorie Rogers and her son David. Her husband, Brian Rogers, was a colleague of Charlies on 118 Sqn and he was killed in a mid air Hunter collision near Hamburg about October 1955, a few months before David was born. [Backlog: 6Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
985	Thanks to Peter Drummond-Hay added notes on Peter's WWII experience. (Backlog: 6Feb09 24 Days.) (Click to see.)
984	Thanks to RAF Museum added more of Take-off distances with belly tank with and without reheat from page 85 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 6Feb09 24 Days.) (Click to see.)
983	Thanks to RAF Museum added more of Take-off distances with reheat from page 84 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 6Feb09 24 Days.) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 1st March 2009
982	Thanks to Mike Slorance added photo of entry for Roger Hymans in the 111 Sqn Black Arrows Brochure. [Backlog: 6Feb09 23 Days.] (Click to see.)
981	Thanks to Mike Slorance added photo of entry for Les Swart in the 111 Sqn Black Arrows Brochure. [Backlog: 6Feb09 23 Days.] (Click to see.)
980	Thanks to Art Wuolle added photo of 35th US Army Air Defense Artillery Nike Missile Detachment, Jever - winter 1969. [Backlog: 6Feb09 23 Days.] (Click to see.)
979	Thanks to Art Wuolle added photo of Headquarters of 35th US Army Air Defense Artillery Nike Missile Detachment, Jever - winter 1969. [Backlog: 4Feb09 25 Days.] (Click to see.)
978	Thanks to Art Wuolle added photo of Art Wuolle outside the offices of Team A of 35th US Army Air Defense Artillery Nike Missile Detachment, Jever - May 1970. [Backlog: 4Feb09 25 Days.] (Click to see.)
977	Thanks to Art Wuolle added photo of Art Wuolle and Tom Mitchell at Headquarters of 35th US Army Nike Missile Detachment, Jever - May 1970. [Backlog: 4Feb09 25 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Saturday 28th February 2009
976	Thanks to Art Wuolle added airborne shot of the Hohenkirchen Nike Missile Site and my best guess map of where it was located about 10 miles North East of Jever Airfield - 1969. Art tells us: "Yes the missile site was in Hohenkirchen about 1 mile from the North Sea. We worked with the German 26 Flakbtln. They were also on the Fliegerhorst I remember hearing stories about how the fliegerhorst was never bombed. One of the Stov workers spoke perfect English. He was a pilot during the war and said he flew out of Jever. He said he was shot down over England and spent some time in a POW camp. I spoke to a lot of Germans who were in the war and was interested in their stories as my Dad was also in the war. I heard the RAF were in our barracks at one time also the Germans. I think it was to be razed but then the army moved in. It was constant upkeep and the Stov workers did a great job. Our officers hated it but we didn't mind, It had a great Canteen and many Germans used to come in and we had a great time. We used to hang out at a Disco called Pepetas." [Backlog: 4Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
975	Thanks to Art Wuolle added photo of very impressive Nike Missiles ready to go at their launching site at Hohenkirchen about 8 miles North of Jever Airfield - 1969. Art tells us: "I've checked Google Earth and it seems that the barracks are gone replaced by what looks like concrete hangers. I am a little fuzzy on my directions as I was under the influence of Jever Bier most of the time. Coming in thru the main gate we would turn right and go across the end of a runway, often followed by an irate German guard firing into the air. We had a Nike missile site in nearby Hohenkirchen. I think the Army moved into the barracks in 1962, for lack of a better place. A new barracks finally got built in the mid 1970s in Hohenkirchen." [Backlog: 4Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
974	Thanks to Art Wuolle added photo of Unit Sign for the 35th USA Air Defense Artillery Detachment - Jever 1969. [Backlog: 4Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
973	Thanks to Art Wuolle added photo of US Army Barracks and Offices for the 35th USA Air Defense Artillery Detachment - Jever 1969. These buildings were added in 1962 but do not appear to exist today. From Art's description they appear to have been in the South West corner of the airfield just inside the perimeter track. Today that area is covered in Hardened Aircraft Shelters. [Backlog: 4Feb09 24 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Friday 27th February 2009
972	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Inspection Morning - Ugghh! - About Autumn 54. [Backlog: 4Feb09 23 Days.] (Click to see.)
971	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Frank - About Autumn 54. [Backlog: 4Feb09 23 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 25th February 2009
970	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Corporal Ginger Mitchell - About Autumn 54. [Backlog: 4Feb09 21 Days.] (Click to see.)
969	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 6 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [Backlog: 4Feb09 21 Days.] (Click to see.)
968	Thanks to Vic Dabin and Jeff Jeffrey we have learnt of the sad news of the death of Dave Brunger who died peacefully at home on 20th February 2009. Loving husband, father, grandfather and brother to sisters Sue and Ann. Private funeral. Donations, if desired, to RAF Benevolent Fund c/o Hillier Funeral service Ltd., Telephone: 01793522797. [Backlog: 4Feb09 21 Days.] (Click to see.)
967	Thanks to Kathleen Dover added her husband, daughter, a commercial pilot and son-in-law 11 Sqn Typhoon pilot to the list of those attending the AGM on 25Apr09. [Backlog: 4Feb09 21 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 24th February 2009
966	Thanks to Gladys Watson added more on Turning to the Left from pages 40 and 41 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog: 4Feb09 20 Days.] (Click to see.)
965	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Cross roads of equal priority, Cross roads with Traffic Lights standing at the side of Streets and Turning to the Left from pages 38 and 39 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog: 4Feb09 20 Days.] (Click to see.)
964	Thanks to Katherine Dover, Charlie Powell's Sister, added the Video showing POW-010 clip from Charlie Powell's film. Back on the flight line at 118 Sqn at Jever. Three unknowns sitting on the grass, then a Hunter being towed out. Two unknown pilots are seen walking out followed by Alan Powell who sticks his tongue out at the camera. Pilots are seen strapping in and taxying out. [Backlog: 4Feb09 20 Days.] (Click to see.)
963	Thanks to RAF Museum added more of Take-off distances without reheat from page 83 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 4Feb09 20 Days.) (Click to see.)
	Monday 23rd February 2009
962	Pete Jarvis has sent the sad news of the death of his wife Pat after ten years of Alzheimer's disease. She died on 4th January, 2009 and was buried at Holy Trinity, Rudgwick, on 15th January. Pat was with Pete at Jever and they had a very happy 51 years of marriage. Pat left a family of six children and seventeen grandchildren. (Click to see.)
961	Thanks to RAF Museum added Pressure error correction, Fuel consumption and Take-off distances from page 82 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog: 4Feb09 19 Days.) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 22nd February 2009
960	Thanks to Roger Hymans added Roger and Helen Hymans to the AGM2009 list of attendees. [Backlog: 4Feb09 18 Days.] (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 10th February 2009
959	Thanks to Peter Jennings added photo of L to R: Bob Holliday and Pete Martin working on Pete Martin's Triumph. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
958	Thanks to Peter Jennings added photo of L to R: Bob Holliday, Pete Martin and Pete Jarvis on the rear patio of the Officers' Mess. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
957	Thanks to Peter Jennings added photo of Di Tyrell, Kathleen Jennings and Station Commander Gp Capt Black Smith at the Teddy Boys' Cellar Party - Friday 13Mar59. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
956	Thanks to Peter Jennings added photo of farewell view of Sylt by the road convoy on the Niebull Rail Ferry - 15Oct59. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
955	Thanks to Peter Jennings added photo of Pete Martin and Phil Spooner by the Officers' Mess. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
954	Thanks to Peter Jennings added photo of Phil Spooner and Pete Martin by his car. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
953	Thanks to Peter Jennings added photo of Andy Clark leaning on Pete Jennings's car. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
952	Thanks to Peter Jennings added photo of Pete Martin at the rear of the Officers' Mess. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Monday 9th February 2009
951	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of one of the local trains at the road crossing on the way in to Jever town - Sep54. Thanks to Marcus Christ for spotting my error saying it was at Sylt! [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
950	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Sylt - Sep54. L to R: Frank and Peter Rose enjoying the sands. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
949	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Sylt - Sep54. L to R: Frank and Peter Rose resting their eyes in the sand dunes. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
948	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Sylt - Sep54. L to R: Les, Paul, Peter Rose and George. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Sunday 8th February 2009
947	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 5 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
946	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Round-about Traffic and Major and Minor Road Crossings from pages 36 and 37 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
945	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Tram Stops and One-way Streets from pages 34 and 35 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
944	Thanks to Katherine Dover, Charlie Powell's Sister, added the Video showing POW-009 clip from Charlie Powell's film. This was shot at the rear of the Officers' Mess. It begins with a shot from the Senior Officers' Quarters looking over the lawn. There is then a shot of some officers playing croquet while Sabre the Alsatian, 118 Sqn mascot, looks on. There is a close up of Charlie Powell playing a croquet shot. The shot closes with some officers who are playing tennis. Ken Senar writes: "My dog recognition expertise tells me that the bull terrier (chasing the ball) is 'Pinto', Hammer West's hound. The other looks very like 93 Sqn. Flt.Sgt. Telfer's dog which must have been commandeered by 118 Sqn as 'Sabre' when Johnny Telfer left Jever. It was this dog which climbed on top of 18 (yes, eighteen) of us in Landrover AA0049 one Saturday lunch time after work on the way across the airfield to the Mess!!" [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
943	Thanks to RAF Museum added more on Loading and C.G. data from page 81 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (No Backlog) (Click to see.)
942	Thanks to RAF Museum added PART V-OPERATING DATA and Loading and C.G. data from page 80 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (No Backlog) (Click to see.)
941	Thanks to James Robinson added photo of 118 Sqn friends meet in Bussleton, Western Australia after 53 years. L to R: Ken Potts, George Spooner and Johnny Cooke. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Saturday 7th February 2009
940	Thanks to Frank Evans added photo of Another 118 Sqn attic party at Fassberg - 1954. L to R: Mick Parsons, Unknown, Bob Newton, Lofty ?, Butch Hoogland, Unknown, Dave Russell?, Unknown, Unknown, Paddy Murphy, Reg Hucker and Frank Evans sitting. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
939	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Brrrr!! - Frank finds the Sylt sea rather cold in Jan54. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
938	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 93 Sqn convoy stop on the way to Sylt - 27/28Dec53. Anyone add any names? [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
937	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of a 93 Sqn convoy stop on the way to Sylt - 27/28Dec53. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Friday 6th February 2009
936	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of the sand dunes at Sylt - Jan54. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
935	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 4 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
934	Thanks to Katherine Dover, Charlie Powell's Sister, added the Video showing POW-008 clip from Charlie Powell's film. This is a Sports Day at RAF Jever. It starts with the RAF flag flying over the sports ground, some running and then some delightful shots of families. Does anyone recognise any of the stars? There is a group of children with someone handing out - maybe, ice creams? It closes with more running. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
933	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Loading and Unloading and Parking Vehicles from pages 32 and 33 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
932	Thanks to Gladys Watson added more on Overtaking from pages 30 and 31 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
931	Thanks to RAF Museum added Ditching and Landing with an undercarriage unit not locked down from page 79 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (No Backlog) (Click to see.)
930	Thanks to RAF Museum added Forced landing and Belly tank jettisoning from page 78 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (No Backlog) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 5th February 2009
929	Thanks to Horst Radowski added details of new book Jever from the Air 1957 and 2008 Text by Horst Radowski; Photos by Hamburger Aero Lloyd and Klaus Schreiber. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
928	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 93 Sqn road convoy on the railway crossing on the way for the Sylt detachment - 9Mar55. L to R: "Boots", Peter Rose, Mick King and "Harry". [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
927	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 93 Sqn road convoy crossing a bridge in Hamburg on the way for the Sylt detachment - 9Mar55. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
926	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 93 Sqn road convoy on the autobahn on the way for the Sylt detachment - 9Mar55. Not much traffic in those days. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
925	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of L to R: Peter Rose, Ginger, Steve and Ron prior to departure for the Sylt detachment - Mar55. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 4th February 2009
924	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 3 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). Interesting story of Al Pollock and one of his many adventures on his motorcycle. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
923	Thanks to Katherine Dover, Charlie Powell's Sister, added the Video showing POW-007 clip from Charlie Powell's film. The clip, believed to have been taken in 1956, opens with views from the Eiffel Tower of the centre of Paris. There is a line-up of L to R: Unknown, Ken Goodwin, Unknown, Unknown and Bill Brewer. After shots taken coming down in the lift, there is a shot passing over from right to left: Bill Brewer, Charlie Powell, Unknown, Alan Powell, Mis Misselbrook, Ken Goodwin and Unknown turning away. The closing shots are of the group, (L to R: Alan Powell back, Unknown and Ian Craig), in front of the Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
922	Thanks to Ken Senar added his final Video showing SEN-024 clip from Ken Senar's film. CLOCK: 15.00. TITLE: and now to the Technical Site. The technical (operations) site was situated about three miles away down narrow lanes in a hollow in open countryside. The only fixed building there was the toilet block. The entourage took a while to arrive because of the poor state of the local lanes. The A.O.C.'s car arrives. A pause for discussion. Stars and pennant in close-up. He enters the Ops vehicle - a Leyland 'Hippo' adapted for the purpose. This was the nerve-centre of the Unit. He next enters a control vehicle. There were several of these, and it was from them that aircraft were controlled by the use of radar displays and radio. All vehicles were connected to each other by thick looms of cable. The toilet block is seen, with an officer emerging - to the merriment of all! An open air discussion takes place. During this sequence there was a fleeting glimpse of a Type 13 vertical radar antenna. CLOCK: 15.50. The inspection ended by 1600 - and the camp returned to normal routines. END. A copy of this clip has also been embedded at the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
921	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Overtaking from pages 28 and 29 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
920	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Giving Warning Signals, Caution when having taken Alcohol, Streets with Double Carriage Way and Caution! Road Repairs! from pages 26 and 27 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
919	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 93 Squadron convoy during a stop by the roadside presumably on their way back from Sylt in Mar55 as the trees seem bare. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
918	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 93 Squadron convoy during a stop on the way home to Jever from Sylt - Mar55. The message on the back of the trailer becomes clear if you reverse the letters! Anyone name the culprits? [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
917	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 93 Squadron convoy loaded on the Niebull railway ferry presumably on the way home to Jever from Sylt - Mar55. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
916	Thanks to Bryan Lee added photo of another postcard of Sylt - 1954. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 3rd February 2009
915	Thanks to Bryan Lee added photo of 4 Sqn's Fg Off Alan Laycock making a save against 93 Sqn. However, 4 Sqn lost 4-2 - Sunday 14Feb54. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
914	Thanks to Bryan Lee added photo of 4 Sqn Xmas party in the attic - Dec54. Brian Watson is standing (pilot's brevet on uniform), and below his right arm is Ron Gray. Anyone supply more names? [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
913	Thanks to Bryan Lee added photo of Station Sports - Bryan Lee about to take the Water Jump in the 3,000 mtr Steeplechase - Jun54. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
912	Thanks to his daughter Jill Payne we have learnt of the sad news of the death of one of our most senior shareholders, Jack Payne, who was the guiding and steady hand in Jever's Air Traffic Control, Jever Amateur Theatre Group and the Angle-German Society from 1955 to 1960. He died on 28th January 2009 in Stamford when he was a few months short of 99. The funeral will be at Barn Hill Methodist Church, Stamford at 1030 hrs on Tuesday 10th February 2009. Flowers family only. Donations to Jack's charity SPRIG via R J Scholes of Stamford. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
911	Thanks to Bryan Lee added photo of Bryan Lee being strapped into the Prentice by Sid Barrett, Engine Mechanic 4 Sqn at Sylt - May/Jun55. Pilot is Plt Off Pete Smith. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Monday 2nd February 2009
910	Thanks to James Robinson added some names to 118 Sqn photo of Ex Battle Royal. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
909	Thanks to Kim Henderson added new contact details for her father Don Henderson. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Sunday 1st February 2009
908	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 93 Squadron convoy during a stop presumably on their way back from Sylt in Mar55 as the trees seem bare. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
907	Thanks to RAF Museum added Wheel brakes emergency operation and Flapless landing from page 77 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (No Backlog) (Click to see.)
906	Thanks to RAF Museum added Undercarriage and flaps emergency operation from page 76 of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. [4 pages were missing here]. (No Backlog) (Click to see.)
905	Thanks to Bob Davies added a photo of 118 Sqn Groundcrew party Fassberg - 53 or 54. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
904	Thanks to Bob Davies added a photo of Bob Davies, Peter "Ginger" Hill and Ken "Gabby" Potts on the military boat train on posting to Fassberg - Feb54. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
903	Thanks to Bob Davies added a photo of 118 Sqn Groundcrew party at Fassberg - About Oct54. Anyone recognise any names? [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
902	Thanks to Bob Davies and James Robinson added a photo of 118 Sqn Groundcrew at Fassberg - About Oct54. L to R: Dave Russell, Unknown, Taff Morris, Terry Walters, Unknown with screwdriver, Ken Potts having screw replaced, Bob Davies and Frank Evans. Anyone recognise the unknowns? [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
901	Thanks to Bob Davies added a photo of 118 Sqn Groundcrew at Fassberg ready for Exercise Battle Royal - 22-28Sep54. Bob Taylor, Paddy Murphy at rear in beret, Unknown, George Spooner, Harry Rushden, Bob Davies and Unknown. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Saturday 31st January 2009
900	Thanks to Wilf Crutchley learnt of the sad death of David Toon 118 Sqn Helicopter CO. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
899	Thanks to Wilf Crutchley updated the details for the 118 Sqn Reunion on 8th May 2009. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Friday 30th January 2009
898	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Page 2 from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). In the story "Airliner Causes East-West Alert", Mick's logbook records that this Battle Flight interception occurred on 17Jun59 and it was all over in 35 minutes. He was flying Hunter F.6 G XJ641. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Thursday 29th January 2009
897	Thanks to Callum Macrae added details of his relative Duncan Macrae WWII 118 Sqn pilot killed in a Spitfire in 1944. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
896	Thanks to Chris Howell added various newspaper clippings illustrating the life of Frank Howell the first war time CO of 118 Sqn. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 28th January 2009
895	Thanks to Brian Salter added photo of Den from Radstock, Somerset and Mac. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
894	Thanks to Brian Salter added photo of the lake outside the camp near the married quarters where they used to go fishing. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
893	Thanks to Brian Salter added photo of the woods around Jever camp including the railway line which brought in fuel. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
892	Thanks to Brian Salter added photo of Brian Salter fishing at Wilhelmshaven - 1959. They used to cycle from Jever to Wilhelmshaven. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
891	Thanks to Katherine Dover, Charlie Powell's Sister, added the Video showing POW-006 clip from Charlie Powell's film. This is a three ship Hunter F.6 Formation Aerobatic display at Chivenor, probably on the same Battle of Britain Open Day in 1957. David Watkins tells us that the Leader was Sqn Ldr Bob Kendall, 2 and 3 were Flt Lt Stan Foulkes and Fg Off S Meade. Bob Kendall went on to form and lead the Chivenor "Black Dragons", which was even better. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 27th January 2009
890	Thanks to Ken Senar added his Videos showing SEN-023 clip from Ken Senar's film. CLOCK: 11.55. After inspecting the NAAFI and the PSI Shop the inspection moved to the Officers Mess. There the inspection paused for cocktails, lunch, and an informal chat with the officers. A quantity of good wine was also consumed, hence the next subtitle! TITLE: Drive past. All available motor transport processed round the camp. The number of vehicles almost filled the available length of road. A considerable amount of 'out of sight' shunting had to take place in order to achieve the desired effect! Following this the MT section and Fire section were inspected. A copy of this clip has also been embedded at the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
889	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Turning into another Street and Giving Way from pages 24 and 25 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
888	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Behaviour on Roads, Speed, Using the Road, Giving Way and Overtaking and Indicating Stop, Start or Change of Direction from pages 22 and 23 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
887	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 93 Sqn Groundcrew resting outside the huts - Sylt Jun/Jul55. L to R: Mick, Johnny Dean, Les, Peter Rose, Jock Whitecross and Mick Grist. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
886	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Dining at Munkmarsh - Sylt Jun/Jul55. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Monday 26th January 2009
885	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Cpl Paddy McLynn in his normal position - Sylt Jun/Jul55. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Sunday 25th January 2009
884	Thanks to RAF Museum added more on relighting in flight from page 71 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (No Backlog) (Click to see.)
883	Thanks to RAF Museum added more on relighting in flight from page 70 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (No Backlog) (Click to see.)
882	Thanks to Ken Goodwin and Bill Maish added Ken and Sue Goodwin and Bill and Shirley Maish to the attendees for the 2009 AGM on 25Apr09 at the RAF Club. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
881	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Front page from the RAF Germany tabloid dated 9Jul59 costing 3d (22p Dec08). [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
880	Thanks to Chris Howell added photo of CO of 118 Sqn Squadron Leader Frank Howell and David Niven when filming First of the Few in late 1941. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
879	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of the replacement after an absence of nearly a year, the refurbished F104 is back on its pedestal just inside the main gate - Dec08. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
878	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of 93 Sqn Hunter F.6s at Jever ready to fly to Sylt with the rest of the wing - 1Sep58. Tail letters and airframe numbers L to R: Unknown, X XG296, G XJ641, E XJ645 and D XJ683. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
877	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of 2 Sqn Swift FR.5s lined up ready to fly to Sylt with the rest of the wing - 1Sep58. L to R Tail letters and airframe numbers are: Unknown, M XD924, U XD930, X XD950 and K XD926. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Saturday 24th January 2009
876	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of 4 Squadron's Hunter F.6s lined up at Jever, being seen off by ASF groundcrew as all 4 Sqn groundcrew were already at Sylt - 1Sep58. Tail letters and airframe numbers from L to R are: C XJ639, E XG268, GXG263, H XG548, Y XG297, T XJ640, U XJ637, F XG267, W XG269 and X XG298. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
875	Thanks to Maurice Parker added an explanation of the mysterious missing lake in the woods on the south side of the airfield. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
874	Thanks to Maurice Parker added name of German fitter Alfred Werner to the photo of Central Armoury. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
873	Thanks to Nigel Walpole added Notice of Hunter Pilots and RAF Airfield Construction Branch Cold War Reunion Old Warden Airfield, Sunday 2 Aug 2009 to the Noticeboard. We have 16 current Notices so I have added an index with jumps to each notice. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Monday 19th January 2009
872	Thanks to Gladys Watson added jumps to programme for Friends and Neighbours and also the adverts. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
871	Thanks to Brian Salter added photo of Brian Salter Fishing at Carolinensiel on the North Coast - 1959. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
870	Thanks to Brian Salter added photo of Same Demob Party, Downtown Jever - 1958/59. Brian Salter thinks that the lady and the man at the back were the husband and wife owner and that he was ex-RAF who retired there. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
869	Thanks to Brian Salter added photo of Demob Party, Downtown Jever - 1958/59. Anyone recognise where? [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
868	Thanks to Brian Salter added photo of Den Chedgey and Mac, somewhere on the camp? - 1958. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
867	Thanks to Brian Salter added photo of 101 Signals Unit - 1958. L to R Back row: Geordie, Brian Salter, lad from London, Front row: Bob, Teddy Cripps, Dan Chedgey. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
866	Thanks to Brian Salter added photo of Den Chedgey and Brian Salter 101 Signals Unit - 1958. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Sunday 18th January 2009
865	Thanks to Brian Salter added his name as batter playing baseball. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
864	Thanks to Brian Salter added photo of Gliding Club on the airfield - 1958. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
863	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 93 Sqn groundcrew nude on Abyssinia Beach Sylt - May/Jun55. L to R Buckley, Ginger, Taff and Unknown. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
862	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 93 Sqn groundcrew probably at Sylt - about Oct54 maybe May/Jun55. L to R Back row: Robin, Reg Bridgeman, Bone, Goldy, Ray, Mac. Front Row: Nobby, Joe, Peter Rose. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
861	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Corporal Reg Bridgeman on his motorcycle, we believe taken at Sylt because of the huts. Either he rode his bike up to Sylt or stowed it on one of the lorries - about Oct54. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
860	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 93 Sqn Road Convoy on the Sylt Hindenburg Dam rail access from Sylt. Maybe at the end of the Oct54 detachment. Peter Rose in front of the Landrover. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Saturday 17th January 2009
859	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Fundamental Rules for Road Users and Railway Warming Signs from pages 20 and 21 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
858	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Signs for Level Crossings from pages 18 and 19 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
857	Thanks to John Kirk learnt sadly of the death some years ago of his father Neil Kirk, SMO at Jever 59-60.. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Friday 16th January 2009
856	Thanks to Katherine Dover, Charlie Powell's Sister, added the Video showing POW-005 clip from Charlie Powell's film. This is a clip of the Chivenor Battle of Britain Open Day Air Display on 18th September 1956. It begins with a slow landing of a Chipmunk, and then a flypast of a Miles M.57 Aerovan (see below). David Watkins tells me that the three Miles classic aircraft were from a local flying club Devonair. This design was taken over by Short Bros and became the Short Skyvan with a different fuselage and only two tails. It overflies a de Havilland Rapide which is taking off. The next aircraft to make a low flypast is the Miles M.17 Monarch (see below) G-AFJU which when first registered belonged to Sir VAGA Warrender at Heston 25Aug38. It entered RAF service on 1Apr40; was restored 2Mar46; withdrawn from use in 1964; preserved at East Fortune; restored 18Jul06. Next a Hunter takes off and is then seen making a break over the airfield. A Miles M-14A Hawk Trainer 3 (see below), or Magister, G-AKAT makes a low pass. This aircraft was still flying having been photographed at Breighton, England on 7Sep08. This is followed by aerobatics from the Hunter. The Miles Monarch makes another pass and then the Hunter is seen again briefly. Next there is a sequence of the Gloster Javelin and an aircraft appearing to taxy backwards but which I think is a view of a Hunter as the camera drives pas? 3 Lincolns fly by in formation and the Javelin returns for an inverted flypast and a low level display with a final landing. Thanks to David Watkins and Fred Butcher we know that the Javelin was from 46 Sqn and was flown by the CO Harry White. They had just been the first RAF Squadron to be equipped with the Javelin. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 14th January 2009
855	Thanks to Ken Senar added his Videos showing SEN-022 clip from Ken Senar's film. Continued story of the AOC's Inspection at RAF Borgentreich 1st May 1956. CLOCK: 10.00. The inspection sequence begins and its progress is timed and titled in the film. Radio vehicles, the 2 barrack blocks, the Airmen's Mess, NAAFI, Stores, PSI shop, and Sick Quarters are all inspected before lunch. The inspection is interrupted after the first barrack block by a 'Fire' turnout. It was usual during such inspections for the Station Fire facilities to be tested. The A.O.C.'s driver sets some old cardboard boxes alight for this purpose. The fire alarm is sounded and the Fire Picket turns out, watched, of course, by the A.O.C. He was satisfied with the speed and efficacy of the response. Unusually, the building work was also included during the morning's inspection. This work, when completed, more than doubled the area and facilities on the camp. A copy of this clip has also been embedded at the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 13th January 2009
854	Thanks to RAF Museum added EMERGENCY HANDLING and Engine failure and relighting in flight from page 69 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (No Backlog) (Click to see.)
853	Thanks to Philip Westwell added Philip Westwell to those attending the 2009 AGM. I suspect that his was the last room available at the RAF Club - so if you want to stay the night at the Club please book with me quickly and I will see if we can start a waiting list. There are other reunions at the Club on that night. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
852	Thanks to RAF Museum added Instrument approach, Going round again, Checks after landing and Stopping the engine from page 68 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (No Backlog) (Click to see.)
851	Thanks to Peter Bouch and Katherine Dover added Peter Bouch and Katherine Dover, Charlie Powell's sister, to those attending the 2009 AGM. When I booked their rooms there was only one Basic Single room left - so if you want to stay the night at the Club please book with me quickly. There are other reunions at the Club on that night. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Monday 12th January 2009
850	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Programme Page 8 for 2ATAF Athletics Championships held at RAF Jever - 13Junb60. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
849	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Programme Page 7 for 2ATAF Athletics Championships held at RAF Jever - 13Junb60. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
848	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Programme Page 6 for 2ATAF Athletics Championships held at RAF Jever - 13Junb60. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
847	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Programme Page 5 for 2ATAF Athletics Championships held at RAF Jever - 13Junb60. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
846	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Programme Page 4 for 2ATAF Athletics Championships held at RAF Jever - 13Junb60. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
845	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Programme Page 3 for 2ATAF Athletics Championships held at RAF Jever - 13Junb60. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
844	Thanks to David Watkins added corrected details on the death of Podge Page May57. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Sunday 11th January 2009
843	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Programme Page 2 for 2ATAF Athletics Championships held at RAF Jever - 13Junb60. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
842	Thanks to Gladys Watson added copy of Programme Page 1 for 2ATAF Athletics Championships held at RAF Jever - 13Junb60. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
841	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 93 Sqn visiting the Malcolm Club at Sylt - 25May55. L to R: Guy, Neville (foreground head), Les Birch, Stan (front with pipe), Peter Rose and Buck. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
840	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 93 Sqn at Sylt - Oct54. L to R: Sgt Timber Woods, Ch Tech Vic Dury, Ray Averill, Barry Golden and Peter Rose. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
839	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Fg Off Jerry Busby, Fg Off Ken Senar and SAC Peter Rose filling Jerry Cans with water from the canals to top up the thirsty Thorneycrofts on the 93 Sqn road convoy to Sylt - Sep54. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
838	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Willie and Robin from 93 Sqn on the Strand in Westerland Sylt - Sep54. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
837	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of wall painting on Sylt - Sep54. Dunen Strasse is one street back from the sea front behind the Musik Halle in Westerland. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Saturday 10th January 2009
836	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Directing Signs and their Meaning from pages 16 and 17 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
835	Thanks to Gladys Watson added more Traffic Signs and their Meaning from pages 14 and 15 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
834	Thanks to Katherine Dover, Charlie Powell's Sister, added the Video showing POW-004 clip from Charlie Powell's film. It is believed that this clip is also taken at Chivenor and shows 6 Vampires lined up on the pan, taking off then flying past in two vics of three. Finally flying past in a cross formation. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Friday 9th January 2009
833	Thanks to Ken Senar added his Videos showing SEN-021 clip from Ken Senar's film. The A.O.C. Inspects RAF Borgentreich, 1st May 1956 - The film: After TITLE: Parade sequences. The Guard of Honour is formed up outside the Guard Room by the main gate. Flt.Lt. Ron Young is in charge. The education officer is supernumerary. Flt.Lt 'Sam' Weller, station adjutant, hands over the main parade to Station Commander, Sqn.Ldr. 'Paddy' Ryan. The supernumerary officers take up their positions. The parade waits. CLOCK: 08.58. The arrival: The A.O.C.'s car approaches. The A.O.C. arrives, Guard of Honour 'Presents Arms', the ensign is hoisted. The parade and inspection sequence: Wives of serving personnel watch from by the flag pole. There are many close-ups of personnel. Those of the officers are of: Fit. Lt. High, C & R officer, and i/c PSI funds. Fg.Off Taylor, fighter controller, and i/c NAAFI and travel agency. Flt.Lt. 'Bill' Billing, senior (& chief) controller, Flight Commander 'B' flight. Fg.Off. McPhail, controller, and i/c sports. Plt.Off. Peter Bunn, deputy technical officer, and i/c MT. Officers seen during the inspection are: Flt.Lt. Ray Street, chief technical officer. Flt.Lt. Phil Philpott, senior (& chief) controller, Flight Commander 'A' flight. Close order March! The parade marches past the saluting base. In order to do so, with the parade being held on the only available space - a vehicle turning circle outside Station HQ, all Flights had to march in a tight circuit to march past at all! The Guard of Honour was made up of mostly admin personnel; the other two Flights were a mixture of technical and ops personnel. One has to remember that a full watch was being worked at the time of the inspection, and nearly a quarter of all personnel would be so employed. CLOCK: 10.00. A copy of this clip has also been embedded at the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
832	Thanks to RAF Museum added more about landing from page 67 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (No Backlog) (Click to see.)
831	Thanks to RAF Museum added CIRCUIT PROCEDURE AND LANDING and Circuit procedure from page 66 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (No Backlog) (Click to see.)
830	Thanks to Gladys Watson added a copy of the Programme for 2 v 4 ATAF Ski Championships - 25-26Feb60. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
829	Thanks to Gladys Watson added a copy of the Team Members for 1960 2nd ATAF/4th ATAF Ski Competition - 26 Feb 60. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
828	Thanks to Gladys Watson added a copy of the Schedule for 1960 2nd ATAF/4th ATAF Ski Competition - 26 Feb 60. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
827	Thanks to Gladys Watson added a copy of the 1960 2nd ATAF/4th ATAF Ski Competition BULLETIN NO 1 - 16 Feb 60. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Thursday 8th January 2009
826	Thanks to Gladys Watson added a photo of the programme for Jever Theatre Club Production of "S.R.B. Presents" - sometime between Apr59 and Nov60. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 7th January 2009
825	Thanks to Eileen Bradley learnt of the passing of Daphne Hedges, BFES Primary School teacher about 2 years ago. [No Backlog.] (Click to see.)
824	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Traffic Signs from pages 12 and 13 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog 4Jan09-3 days.] (Click to see.)
823	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Traffic Signs and their Meaning - Warnings and Location of Traffic Signs from pages 10 and 11 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog 4Jan09-3 days.] (Click to see.)
822	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 93 Sqn's detachment to Sylt - Jan54. L to R: Reg, Barry Golden, Ray and Willie. [Backlog 4Jan09-3 days.] (Click to see.)
821	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Peter Rose relaxing in his pit on 93 Sqn's detachment to Sylt - Jan54. [Backlog 4Jan09-3 days.] (Click to see.)
820	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Peter Rose next to the Unit Badge for the Sabre Conversion Unit at Wildenrath - about 1953. [Backlog 4Jan09-3 days.] (Click to see.)
819	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Sabre Conversion Unit Staff Air and Groundcrew Wildenrath - about 1953. [Backlog 4Jan09-3 days.] (Click to see.)
818	Thanks to Katherine Dover, Charlie Powell's Sister, added the Video showing POW-003 clip from Charlie Powell's film. This clip starts showing a tennis player on the Jever Officers' Mess tennis courts then switches to a break and landing of four Hunter F.4s, presumably from 118 Sqn, followed by the landing of two Hunters. [Backlog 4Jan09-3 days.] (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 6th January 2009
817	Thanks to Ken Senar added his Videos showing SEN-020 clip from Ken Senar's film. TITLE: "Meppen Range". This final sequence shows the 10ft square targets on the air-ground firing range at Meppen on the heathland that was once used as the Krupp weapon testing ground near the German/Dutch border. In the sequence are: The range safety tower. Sabres on target runs. A Sabre, flown by Fg.Off. Tommy Balfour of 93 Sqn enjoys some particularly low passes for the camera close to, and below the height of, the safety tower. His aircraft was unarmed! A copy of this clip has also been embedded at the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 4Jan09-2 days.] (Click to see.)
816	Thanks to Chris Howell added full history of Sqn Ldr Frank Howell first CO of 118 Sqn in WWII. (Backlog 4Jan09-2 days.) (Click to see.)
815	Thanks to RAF Museum added Aerobatics and Spinning from page 65 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 4Jan09-2 days.) (Click to see.)
814	Thanks to RAF Museum added High speed stalling from page 64 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 4Jan09-2 days.) (Click to see.)
813	Thanks to Henry Chambers added Henry and Joy Chambers to the list of those attending the next AGM at the RAF Club on Sat 25Apr09. There are at least two other service reunions/parties at the Club that night so rooms will soon start to fill up. Please contact me if you are not a member and would like to stay at the Club. See Home Page for details. [Backlog 4Jan09-2 day.] (Click to see.)
	Monday 5th January 2009
812	Thanks to Ken Senar identified Boxing Referee in clip 18 of Ken's film as being Leo Cowan. [Backlog 4Jan09-1 day.] (Click to see.)
811	Thanks to Mike McLean added a request for information on WWII 93 Sqn pilot W/O Bobby Bunting and also any photos on the 93 Sqn Reunion which he attended in Sep60 in London. [Backlog 29Dec08-7 days.] (Click to see.)
810	Thanks to Mel Leake added more information about photo taken in the Hunter Gun Bay May61. [Backlog 29Dec08-7 days.] (Click to see.)
	Sunday 4th January 2009
809	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Ventilation and Principal German Road Traffic Signs from pages 8 and 9 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog 29Dec08-6 days.] (Click to see.)
808	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Speed Limits, Driver's Responsibility, responsibilities of Officers and NCOs and Road Conditions and Other Factors from pages 6 and 7 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog 29Dec08-6 days.] (Click to see.)
807	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of Her Majesty's Forces Safe Driving Award for Peter Rose - 4Oct55. [Backlog 29Dec08-6 days.] (Click to see.)
806	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of RAF Swimming Proficiency Certificate Peter Rose's - 25Nov52. I suspect many National Servicemen brought their swimming ability up to a set standard through this Basic Training Qualification. [Backlog 29Dec08-6 days.] (Click to see.)
805	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of answer from British Forces Network to Peter Rose's question about the Sunday morning signature tune - 30May54. [Backlog 29Dec08-6 days.] (Click to see.)
804	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of RAF Form 1629 ID Card for MT Drivers for Peter Rose - 28Junv54. [Backlog 29Dec08-6 days.] (Click to see.)
803	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of 2TAF Form 353 Permit to Wear Plain Clothes for Peter Rose - Nov54. [Backlog 29Dec08-6 days.] (Click to see.)
802	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of National Service Grade Card NS55 for Peter Rose - 21Oct52. [Backlog 29Dec08-6 days.] (Click to see.)
801	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of RAF Form 856 Certificate of Service for Peter Rose on discharge on 6Oct55. The important Recommendation for Employment on Page 10 reads as follows: " A very capable and trustworthy worker who uses his intelligence. He is keen on obtaining employment in the electronics field of guided missiles and he should prove good material for such work. He is also a good driver and driving instructor." [Backlog 29Dec08-6 days.] (Click to see.)
	Saturday 3rd January 2009
800	Thanks to Katherine Dover, Charlie Powell's Sister, added the Video showing POW-002 clip from Charlie Powell's film. Short sequence believed taken at Chivenor of two pairs of Vampires taking off in formation. [Backlog 29Dec08-5 days.] (Click to see.)
	Friday 2nd January 2009
799	Thanks to David Martin added a link to his web site for those who served at RAF Sylt. (Backlog 29Dec08-4 days.) (Click to see.)
798	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-019 clip from Ken Senar's film. TITLE: "Sylt Next Stop" - Sunday 27Dec53. Live air to air gunnery training was done each year at RAF Sylt where Squadrons went on detachment for about a fortnight. The Island of Sylt is at the far north west corner of German Schleswig Holstein and is connected to the mainland by a railway across the Hindenburg Damm causeway. The 93 Sqn MT convoy, mostly Thorneycroft 3 ton trucks, prepares to set off. Fg.Off Doug Fewell is present near to the Squadron landrover. The Squadron emblem, an escarbuncle (shield boss) is seen on a vehicle door. En route along the Bremen-Hamburg autobahn (noticeably almost devoid of any other traffic in those days). [Web Master wonders how long the unguarded scaffolding stand would last under the bridge in today's traffic?!] TITLE: "A Sortie from Sylt". Filmed on a clear January day in 1954, this sequence shows a trip on an Air Sea Rescue launch, one of two on station there. They were used on range safety duties whenever there was live firing. Leaving the harbour at List for duty. (The harbour froze over the next day). Further shots then depict: The wake when at speed. Captain - Fg.Off. Pete Saunders - in woolly hat. The sighting of a ship too close to the range for safety. The writing of a signal to be sent to warn the ship away. The shore showing houses at Westerland, the principal town on the island. (In summer the dunes were used as a [German] nudist bathing area). Fg.Off. Doug Fewell, passenger on liaison visit (with self). A Meteor overflying. Tempest drogue towing aircraft (without drogue). Tempest 'beating up' the launch for the camera. A copy of this clip has also been embedded at the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 29Dec08-4 days.] (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 31st December 2008
797	Thanks to RAF Museum added Stalling from page 63 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 29Dec08-2 days.) (Click to see.)
796	Thanks to RAF Museum added Practice flying in Manual control from page 62 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 19Dec08-12 days.) (Click to see.)
795	Thanks to Eric Pigdon added photo of a Beer Mat Invitation to a 93 Sqn Party on 2Jul55 which reads: "93 Sqn requests the pleasure of the company of Group Captain and Mrs. Prickett at a Woodchoppers Ball on Saturday 2nd July 1955 at 9 p.m. in the Corral next to the Hangar. dress - check shirts, lumberjackets etc". [Backlog 19Dec08-12 days.] (Click to see.)
794	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Responsibility for Accidents and Highway Code and Priority at Cross Roads from page 4 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog 8Dec08-23 days.] (Click to see.)
793	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Introduction and Orders and Instructions General from page 3 of Manual for Drivers in Germany. [Backlog 8Dec08-23 days.] (Click to see.)
792	Thanks to Gladys Watson started to add a new Manual for Drivers in Germany under the Pilots' Notes Heading. Added Cover. [Backlog 8Dec08-23 days.] (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 30th December 2008
791	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of RAF Hednesford inside the Huts- Nov/Dec52. [Backlog 8Dec08-22 days.] (Click to see.)
790	Thanks to Peter Rose added photo of RAF Hednesford the Hutted lines outside- Nov/Dec52. [Backlog 8Dec08-22 days.] (Click to see.)
789	Thanks to Peter Rose, the start of another massive collection, added photo of something everyone had to go through - Square Bashing at RAF Hednesford - Nov/Dec52. L to R: Back Row: Norman Brooks, Steve Gunning, Alan "Dingle Dangle" Dobson, Dave Osborn, Jim Butterworth, Arthur Raven; Middle Row: Titch Parrish, Taffy Howard, Draper, Ray McTaggart, Taf Thomas, Peter Rose, Fielder, Simkin, Brian Bailey, J.B. Shaw; Front row: Nacker Nesbitt, Lusby, Jon Keeley, Stan Harrison. Not there: Cpl Middleton (God) and Smithy (sick). [Backlog 8Dec08-22 days.] (Click to see.)
788	Thanks to James Robinson added photo of what must be one of the first RAF Sabre F.4s in 2TAF at Gutersloh. Probably located here for Queen's Coronation Flypast 2Jun53 which was held at Gutersloh? [Backlog 8Dec08-22 days.] (Click to see.)
787	Thanks to James Robinson added photo of a foggy day at Gutersloh showing the old and the new. The Lincolns were still in RAF Service up to 1955 and the first 2TAF RAF Sabre F.4s arrived at Wildenrath in May53. Probably located here for Queen's Coronation Flypast 2Jun53 which was held at Gutersloh? [Backlog 8Dec08-22 days.] (Click to see.)
786	Thanks to James Robinson added photo of Republic F-84 Thunderjet from Belgian Air Force at Gutersloh. Probably located there for the Queen's Coronation Flypast 2Jun53 which was held at Gutersloh. [Backlog 8Dec08-22 days.] (Click to see.)
	Monday 29th December 2008
785	Thanks to James Robinson added photo of Ibsley 1941 and some of the Sergeant pilots of No. 118 Squadron one of several that flew Spitfires from the Hampshire airfield during the Second World War. Ibsley was originally constructed as a satellite airfield for Middle Wallop. It was also used to provide the flying sequences in the wartime film First of the Few that featured Leslie Howard. [Backlog 29Nov08-30 days.] (Click to see.)
784	Thanks to Bob Platt added photo of Bob Platt sitting on the steps of 2 Sqn Block - about 1961. [Backlog 29Nov08-30 days.] (Click to see.)
783	Thanks to RAF Museum added more on General Flying from page 61 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 29Nov08-30 days.) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 28th December 2008
782	Thanks to RAF Museum added General Flying from page 60 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 29Nov08-29 days.) (Click to see.)
781	Thanks to Brian Walker added 3 more photos taken on the Visit May 2008 - photographs of the Strand at Wilhelmshaven taken on Saturday the 10th May 2008 after the Jever and Brockzetel visits on the 5th and 6th May. The display of bicycles shows just how many people were enjoying the sunshine there that day. [Backlog 29Nov08-29 days.] (Click to see.)
780	Thanks to Brian Walker added 3 more photos taken on the Visit May 2008 - photographs of the Strand at Wilhelmshaven taken on Saturday the 10th May 2008 after the Jever and Brockzetel visits on the 5th and 6th May. [Backlog 29Nov08-29 days.] (Click to see.)
779	Thanks to Brian Walker added 3 more photos taken on the visit May 2008 - photographs of Wilhelmshaven taken on Saturday the 10th May 2008 after the Jever and Brockzetel visits on the 5th and 6th May. The bus from just outside Jever railway station dropped us off outside the railway station at Wilhelmshaven. It was then quite a long walk to the museums and holiday area of the old docks, but very pleasant. Beautiful weather. [Backlog 29Nov08-29 days.] (Click to see.)
778	Thanks to Vic Dabin added more information to the Notes about Gp Capt Bob Allen about a month before he died. [Backlog 19Nov08-39 days.] (Click to see.)
777	Thanks to Chris Stone added more information about the 12 Hunter formation trip in Oct60. [Backlog 31Oct08-58 days.] (Click to see.)
	Saturday 27th December 2008
776	Thanks to Katherine Dover, Charlie Powell's Sister, added the Video showing POW-001 clip from Charlie Powell's film. Shows Hunter F.4s taxying out and taking off in pairs. This is presumed to be 118 Sqn at Jever some time in 1956. Then there follows a formation aerobatic display by 4 Hunters. This may have been 93 Sqn as they had Hunters by 1956 and were the authorised 2TAF aerobatic team. They begin in a box 4, then a line astern loop coming out of a loop in box 4 again. Next there is a 12 Hunter flypast in four box 4s which may have been the whole wing. These then fly past in an arrow 12. Next a solo Hunter performs and this may have been Ken Goodwin's display as he was the 2TAF solo aerobatic pilot. Finally there is a break and landing with the Hunters taxying back in. [Backlog 30Oct08-58 days.] (Click to see.)
775	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-018 clip from Ken Senar's film. TITLE: "Frith v Jones". This boxing sequence was taken during the 2nd TAF boxing championships held in the sports hangar at Jever. Details are forgotten although (I think) the event lasted for more than one day. The lighting was bad. (The sports hangar was also used for indoor hockey matches, a particularly `Jever' form of sport which was very fast and could be dangerous on the concrete floor. It was like a form of ice hockey, but without the benefit of personal protection from a rising hard ball! It was popular with the aircrew). A copy of this clip has also been embedded at the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 30Oct08-58 days.] (Click to see.)
774	Thanks to Mike Dunn added details of Major Victor Annesley Barrington-Kennett who was CO of 4 Sqn when he was shot down by Max Immelmann on 13Mar16. (Backlog 30Oct08-58 days.) (Click to see.)
	Friday 26th December 2008
773	Thanks to Nick Noel-Smith added details of his Father Gp Capt R Noel-Smith OBE who was CO of 4 Sqn in WWII from 28Apr43 to 11Nov43 then became OC 2 Sqn. (Backlog 18Oct08-69 days.) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 24th December 2008
772	Thanks to Chris Howell added details of his Uncle Sqn Ldr Frank Howell DFC and Bar first CO of 118 Sqn in WWII. (Backlog 18Oct08-69 days.) (Click to see.)
771	Thanks to Tom Sharratt added three articles about life in the National Service and 101 Signals Unit at Brockzetel as published in his local newspaper "The Idle Toad". (Backlog 5Oct08-79 days.) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 23rd December 2008
770	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Ginger Rednap and his Giles Cartoon Book - May55. (Backlog 5Oct08-79 days.) (Click to see.)
769	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Pete Davis and Ginger Rednap - May55. Here we are nearly finished with a few pictures taken in the ATC during a 'night-flying' session. Officially, night flying was on Tuesdays and Thursdays and this greatly annoyed me because it was the same nights that they had German lessons in the education centre. More often than not night flying would be cancelled. These pictures were taken while we waited to be told it had been cancelled. (Backlog 23Sep08-91 days.) (Click to see.)
768	Thanks to RAF Museum added HANDLING IN FLIGHT and Climbing from page 59 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 23Sep08-91 days.) (Click to see.)
767	Thanks to RAF Museum added Take-off from page 58 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 23Sep08-91 days.) (Click to see.)
766	Thanks to Suzanne Lamb added a photo of Jimmy Devan fishing on the River Nith, near Dumfries, where he was born - about late 40s. (Backlog 23Sep08-91 days.) (Click to see.)
765	Thanks to Suzanne Lamb added a photo of Jimmy Devan at work in ATC in Singapore - about 62/63. (Backlog 22Sep08-92 days.) (Click to see.)
764	Thanks to Suzanne Lamb added a photo of Jimmy and Jean Devan out shopping on Main Street, in Prestwick, Scotland - about 46/47. (Backlog 22Sep08-92 days.) (Click to see.)
763	Thanks to Suzanne Lamb added a photo of James and Jean Devan before the Summer Ball in July 1955. See the next photo of them taken during the Ball. (Backlog 22Sep08-92 days.) (Click to see.)
762	Thanks to Ken Senar added the latest up date about Borgentreich in Sep08: "Several 'Old Lags' from Borgers make regular visits there. From what they have told me I surmise that: The main village road has been bypassed (route 241). The Rathaus is now a national organ museum. The old Married Quarters are occupied by locals (as one would expect). The domestic site is still intact and is in use by some organisation or other but, I think, can be accessed, maybe with permission. The old radar site (in the field) is now agricultural. There are some pubs with 'accommodation' in the village. (The Schloss Hotel at Trendelburg used to be superb - we stayed there many years ago). The Rotor site at Auenhausen (to the north) is a bit of a mystery. It may still be in use, yet others say it is visitable, and yet others say it is some sort of museum. In honesty, I can't figure out the truth about it". (Backlog 17Sep08-97 days.) (Click to see.)
761	Thanks to Suzanne Lamb added a photo from James Devan's daughter, Suzanne Lamb who sent in this photo of her family group with Wg Cdr Bill Swetman who was her father, James Devan's pilot in WWII on Canadian Bomber Sqn 426 when he won a DFC as a Flight Engineer - 30Aug08. Suzanne writes: "I am attaching a photo of us all taken at the 426 Squadron Reunion two weeks ago in Ottawa. L to R: Wg Cdr Bill Swetman, Suzanne Lamb, my husband Howard Lamb, Kathy Swetman (Bill's wife), Bob Swetman (Bill's son) and Carole (Bob's wife)". (Backlog 17Sep08-97 days.) (Click to see.)
760	Thanks to Dick Endecott added another shot of the St Annentor - March 55. (Backlog 9Sep08-104 days.) (Click to see.)
759	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo taken in about March 55, when Jever was not a very large town so organized vice was not a problem generally. However, there was one place, the St Annentor - better known as the TK, that was out of bounds to us. Nobody questioned the reason it was out of bounds, probably because people are prepared to believe the worst and took it to be a brothel. Not being one to take things at their face value I ventured in there on a hot Sunday afternoon and got talking to the barmaid over a couple of biers. She was in her 40's and assured me that there would be no profit in running a brothel in a town the size of Jever. She told me she knew this from experience as when the war started her job in 'customer relations' staff with the typewriter factory became redundant so she and the other two girls who worked with her carried on doing the same job by opening a brothel for the German navy in Wilhelmshaven. The real reason for putting the TK out of bounds was that the MO didn't think the toilets were clean enough. My experience was that they were equal to or better than any other place in Jever and certainly ten times better than the Cafehaus Rahrdum just a mile up the road from camp. There was also the advantage that the TK had a condom machine that sold a packet of 3 lubricated for just one Deutschmark - a lot cheaper than the barber's on camp! It is interesting to note that when Powel-Sheddon's tour was up the new CO said the TK was OK. (Backlog 9Sep08-104 days.) (Click to see.)
	Monday 22nd December 2008
758	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-017 clip from Ken Senar's film. Jever swimming pool in use. The pool was used by all ranks most evenings and weekends in the warmer weather. It had very steeply shelving sides and was adapted for use from a pre-existing emergency water tank. It served its purpose well and was frequently very busy in the summer heat. It was also sometimes used for dinghy drill. Robbie Roberts tells us that later he scrounged wood from old discarded jet-engine crates from the Supply Branch, and built a fence round the outside. A copy of this clip has also been embedded at the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 9Sep08-104 days.] (Click to see.)
	Sunday 21st December 2008
757	Thanks to Ken Bibby added details of Mike Fleet who ran the half mile for England in the Commonwealth Games and was at 101 SU Brockzetel for his National Service. (Backlog 9Sep08-103 days.) (Click to see.)
756	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of what might be the first Hunter F.4 at Jever. In which case it would have been a 98 Sqn aircraft but not yet with squadron colours - 15Apr55. Dick Endecott writes: "My now feeble memory may have let me down here but as it seems this Hunter taxying past ATC may have been the first to arrive. There are no visible markings on this Hunter and I guess this may be because they hadn't had time to paint them on. Again, my memory is unreliable but I think this may have been the occasion when either W/Cdr West or S/Ldr Gilpin were flying. The word was going around ATC that who ever it was going to take it through the sound barrier". 98 Sqn were the first to get their Hunters when they were moved to Jever from Fassberg on re-equipment from Venoms. The first aircraft on their charge was Hunter F.4 WW649 which eventually became E. This arrived on 98 on Friday 15Apr55 and went to 5MU on Wed 10Jul57. Sqn Ldr Gilpin was Co of 4 Sqn who did not get their Hunters until Jul55, so it was either Wg Cdr Hammer West or the CO of 98 Sqn at that time Sqn Ldr Smith-Carington. (Backlog 9Sep08-103 days.) (Click to see.)
755	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of the other Jever Town lake - Mar55. (Backlog 9Sep08-103 days.) (Click to see.)
754	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of one of the Jever Town lakes - Mar55. (Backlog 9Sep08-103 days.) (Click to see.)
753	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of an unusual shot of the Jever Schloss - Mar55. (Backlog 9Sep08-103 days.) (Click to see.)
752	Thanks to RAF Museum added Checks after starting from page 55 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 9Sep08-103 days.) (Click to see.)
751	Thanks to RAF Museum added Checks before starting and Starting the engine from page 54 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 9Sep08-103 days.) (Click to see.)
750	Thanks to Tony Mills added a photo of 112 Sqn Sabre F.4 from Bruggen - probably 55. (Backlog 9Sep08-103 days.) (Click to see.)
749	Thanks to Tony Mills added a photo of 112 Sqn Sabre O XB926 at Bruggen - probably 55. XB926 arrived on 112 Sqn on Tue 6 Jul 1954 and left Category 4 (Rehab) to ATL on Mon 7 May 1956. (Backlog 9Sep08-103 days.) (Click to see.)
748	Thanks to Tony Mills added a photo of a line up of 112 Sqn Sabres at Bruggen - probably 55. (Backlog 9Sep08-103 days.) (Click to see.)
747	Thanks to Tony Mills added a photo of Tony Mills standing by a 112 Sqn Sabre at Bruggen - probably 55. (Backlog 9Sep08-103 days.) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 20th December 2008
746	Thanks to Ron Gray added a better date for the photo of a 4 Sqn Vampire landing at Sylt. (Backlog 4Sep08-107 days.) (Click to see.)
	Friday 19th December 2008
745	Thanks to his daughter Suzanne Campbell-Jones and Vic Dabin we have learnt of the sad news of the death of Gp Capt Bob Allen who died peacefully in his sleep at the weekend. The funeral will be at St. Mary's, Bathwick, Bath BA2 4EB on Friday 2nd January at 11.30am. (Backlog 6Aug08-135 days.) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 18th December 2008
744	Thanks to David Watkins added Vampire and Venom airframe numbers and letters for 118 Sqn aircraft. (Backlog 3Aug08-137 days.) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 17th December 2008
743	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-016 clip from Ken Senar's film. TITLE: "Sports Day 1954". The annual station sports day was a major event and, with Jever being a particularly large camp, it was exceptionally well attended, taking on an almost festive air. There was an excellent running track and good facilities for all field events. The sequence mostly depicts the longer track events. In the distance are older Luftwaffe buildings (including the GSO - German Service Organisation - Mess and barracks) and a range of newer ones in NATO colours. Field events are taking place in the background. Seating was provided for visiting spectators, families, and non-competing officers. A copy of this clip has also been embedded at the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 1Aug08-138 days.] (Click to see.)
742	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Cpl Tony Hallam and Dick Endecott - about Apr55. You should note here the terrible quality of our uniforms. Corporals and above generally made an effort to look smart. Tony is wearing his 'best-blue' to give a look of more authority but my philosophy was to dress as scruffily as I could get away with. My belief was that an irk who looks too smart is deficient in some more serious way. (Backlog 1Aug08-138 days.) (Click to see.)
741	Thanks to RAF Museum added PART II-LIMITATIONS, Engine limitations-Avon Mk. 114, Oil pressures, Negative G, Flying limitations, Spinning and Maximum speeds from page 45 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 25Jun08-158 days.) (Click to see.)
740	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Sid Loosely playing a straight bat - about Apr55. (Backlog 1Aug08-138 days.) (Click to see.)
739	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of his room mate SAC Atkins laying on his bed - about Mar55. This is interesting in that it shows the general conditions that we lived in. I would guess that this was far better than any station in the UK. (Backlog 1Aug08-138 days.) (Click to see.)
738	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo taken at our transmitting station about Apr55. As stated previously our nearest neighbour was the GSO billets so, when there wasn't much to do we amused ourselves. In the first picture was see Pete Witty, a Junior Technician making a cricket bat under the supervision of our senior NCO whose name was Flt Sgt Walker but affectionately known by all as 'Chief'. (Backlog 1Aug08-138 days.) (Click to see.)
737	Thanks to RAF Museum added more Cockpit checks from page 53 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 1Aug08-138 days.) (Click to see.)
736	Thanks to RAF Museum added more Cockpit checks from page 52 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 1Aug08-138 days.) (Click to see.)
735	Thanks to Jurgen Balke added short history of No 2 Squadron. (Backlog 1Aug08-138 days.) (Click to see.)
734	Thanks to Jurgen Balke added photo of First Day Cover flown from RAF Laarbruch to RAF Conningsby and return in a 2 Sqn Phantom FGR 2 on 13May72 to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the formation of 2 Sqn. (Backlog 27Jul08-143 days.) (Click to see.)
733	Thanks to Jurgen Balke added another short history of No 4 Squadron. (Backlog 27Jul08-143 days.) (Click to see.)
732	Thanks to Jurgen Balke added photo of First Day Cover that was flown by Harrier from RAF Wildenwrath to RAE Farnborough by one of 4 Harriers on 30Aug72 on the 60th Anniversary of 4 Squadron's formation. (Backlog 27Jul08-143 days.) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 16th December 2008
731	Thanks to David Burrell added details for David Burrell to the database. (Backlog 27Jul08-142 days.) (Click to see.)
730	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of the visit Visit May 2008 - Ferry leaving Carolinensiel mid afternoon for Wangerooge, Sunday 11May08. (Backlog 26Jul08-143 days.) (Click to see.)
729	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of the visit Visit May 2008 - Another shot of the boats at Hooksiel during the Herring Fest on Mothers' Day 11th May 2008. (Backlog 26Jul08-143 days.) (Click to see.)
728	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of the visit Visit May 2008 - Boats at Hooksiel during the Herring Fest on Mothers' Day 11th May 2008. (Backlog 26Jul08-143 days.) (Click to see.)
727	Thanks to Roger de Gobeo and with the kind permission of the Wartime Pilots' and Observers Association of Winnipeg added a new feature to the web site. The words of many of the songs we used to sing. If you know anymore words or the names of the tunes to which these are sung, then please let me have them. (Backlog 26Jul08-143 days.) (Click to see.)
	Monday 15th December 2008
726	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of the visit May 2008 - At the end of their visit to Jever, Brian Walker and Maurice Parker toured the coastal area and sent in these photos. This is Jever Railway Station - 11May08. (Backlog 26Jul08-142 days.) (Click to see.)
725	Thanks to Chris Stone added photo of an event mentioned in the 93 Sqn F540 when the squadron flew a 12-ship formation on 24Oct60. I remembered I had a photograph of that event. The F540 mentions that it had to be curtailed due to poor weather closing in at Jever. The photograph does indeed show us all between layers and above low cloud cover. My log book confirms that we all had to recover in pairs GCAs. (Backlog 24Jul08-144 days.) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 14th December 2008
724	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-015 clip from Ken Senar's film. This clip opens with one of the new Officers' Blocks - Block 163. The sequence shows Frau Strobel and Frau Rust (batwomen) balancing on the dust bins for the camera. There is a contrived series showing the writing of a letter home. It shows a typical officer's room, furnishings, and personalised decoration. The writer of the letter (Self) then walks along one of the camp roads to the Station Post Office letter box which was in the SHQ next to the Education Department situated in a building flanking Station HQ. A copy of this clip has also been embedded at the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 24Jul08-143 days.] (Click to see.)
723	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Air Traffic Control - Feb55. This picture shows the room there the operations clerk sat and logged all messages. He listened on all 4 frequencies so he could tell the controller when an aircraft called on a frequency he didn't have selected. (Backlog 24Jul08-143 days.) (Click to see.)
722	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Air Traffic Control - Feb55. This picture is the approach controller's desk. This is where the controller mainly assisted pilots returning to base by doing QGHs ('Q' code for controlled descent through cloud). For this the bearing of the aircraft was determined by a radio direction finder that we called the 'homer' (and later CRDF). This was passed by the DF operator on a loud-speaker intercom. From this information the controller told the pilot the bearing to steer. The controller also had three other frequencies on a press-button selector. These were local airfield, general group - a frequency that was used by visiting aircraft plus 111.42 MHz which I think was the 2-Group fixer frequency. (Backlog 24Jul08-143 days.) (Click to see.)
721	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Air Traffic Control - Feb55. Except for the caravan on the end of the runway all air traffic control was organized from one place. When I first arrived all this was from a large Ford Koln lorry parked outside the Flying-wing HQ. Later Wilbur scrounged enough equipment for us to install what we called the control tower on the first floor of FWHQ. This consisted of 3 rooms above the met office shown in this and the next 2 photos. This picture shows the local airfield control position overlooking the runway. In the picture you can see that there is snow on the ground outside. From this position the local controller usually used the local airfield frequency, channel E, to talk to aircraft during take-off and landing. This frequency was shared with the runway caravan when manned. It was also possible to talk to aircraft on the Jever approach channel B from this position. (Backlog 24Jul08-143 days.) (Click to see.)
720	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Snow - Feb55. This film is my last film taken while at Jever. It doesn't cover my last 3 months because I took my camera home when I went on leave in June 1955 as I had saved enough pay to pay the customs duty on it if the customs men had been awkward but I expected to get it through as I had owned it long enough to avoid duty. Winter in Northern Germany was pretty cold and there was plenty of snow. This snow scene was taken near the transmitting station in the south-western corner of the airfield. Also quite near the transmitting station was the accommodation for the living-in German Service Organization staff. The right-hand picture shows the GSO billets at the end of the road. (Backlog 24Jul08-143 days.) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 13th December 2008
719	Thanks to RAF Museum added STARTING, TAXYING AND TAKE-OFF, External checks and Cockpit checks from page 51 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 24Jul08-142 days.) (Click to see.)
718	Thanks to RAF Museum added Cockpit temperature control and demisting air from page 50 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 24Jul08-142 days.) (Click to see.)
717	Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added photo of Decisions! Decisions - Roy Garthwaite in Oz - 15Jul08. (Backlog 24Jul08-142 days.) (Click to see.)
716	Thanks to Gladys Watson added Mess chit used to pay for drinks and food in the Officers' Mess Club which was upstairs in the Officers' Mess by this time - 24Sep59. Chit signed by Web Master's fiancee who was not taking the system seriously enough! A "Small Joke" was, if I remember rightly, a very large mixed grill. (Backlog 15Jul08-151 days.) (Click to see.)
715	Thanks to Gladys Watson added RAF Jever Officers' Mess Rules - 1957. Fascinating full procedure for Guest Nights in the Mess - Click to see. (Backlog 15Jul08-151 days.) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 11th December 2008
714	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of The Houses of Parliament in The Hague - Jun54. (Backlog 12Jul08-152 days.) (Click to see.)
713	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of The Hague - Jun54. On day two we moved on to the Hague for something a bit more cultural but we left around 5 pm to return to Jever via the road across the Zuider Zee. What amazes me about this picture is that everyone looks so smart - almost all wearing ties on a Sunday. Anyone add names? (Backlog 12Jul08-152 days.) (Click to see.)
712	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of the canals on the Amsterdam Weekend - Jun54. (Backlog 12Jul08-152 days.) (Click to see.)
711	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo taken when crossing at the Dutch-German border for the Amsterdam Weekend - Jun54. Much of this film was taken during a single weekend. The corporal in charge of the VHF direction finder (homer), Joe Knapp, used to organize occasional trips but the weekend to Amsterdam was probably the one highlight of our tour in Jever. The majority of us were probably too young and virginal to take advantage of all that Amsterdam has to offer. The exchange rate was not good so eating and drinking carved a significant hole in most financial resources. I wont give the name of the one person who spent one night with a Dutch girl but I will say that it left him stoney broke and the sleazy room for the night cost five times what he had left to pay the girl. After the normal canal trip and museums that we could afford most of us went to the red-light district about 10 pm and observed until around 1 am. I can only say that it was nothing like we had ever seen before. While we wore civvies and may have looked vaguely like tourists there were plenty of American service men about in uniform and it was obvious that their ages were on average 5 years older than us. They also had money to spare and were obvious targets for the girls picking up along the canal sides. Unfortunately, even Ilford HP3 film, an F2 Ultron lens and Promicrol developer couldn't resolve a recognizable image under the normal street lighting so there is no record of what we saw after sunset. (Backlog 12Jul08-152 days.) (Click to see.)
710	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Dick Endecott in the VW Kombi - Jun54. For about the first year of my stay in Jever the vehicle we used as our run-around to reach the outstations was a 30 cwt Bedford. I think it was eventually written off as being beyond the limit of effective maintenance and was relegated to a firing range where a pilot told me he had probably put it out of its misery. The consolation, however was a brand new VW Kombi (now called a 'camper' and still very much in evidence on the roads today). (Backlog 12Jul08-152 days.) (Click to see.)
709	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-014 clip from Ken Senar's film. Game of bicycle polo between 4 and 93 Squadrons (and others) on the Mess lawn. This highly irregular event was not without its consequences owing to the damage caused to the croquet gear and to the Station Bicycles which had been purloined for the game from all corners of the camp! Then cut back to: Close ups of Dennis Tann's kitten and with Self (mustached). Flt.Lt. Les Knell, the Station Adjutant, walks past (in dark specs). Flt.Lt. Tony Vasey (dark hair and handlebar moustache) in close-up with his black kitten. `Sandy' the Alsatian belonging to Wg.Cdr. Way (i/c Tech Wing) - not seen himself. A copy of this clip has also been embedded at the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 12Jul08-152 days.] (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 10th December 2008
708	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added the last of a marvellous contribution by him which has taken me 10 months to put up. It is a map of the picturesque village of Kampen on the Island of Sylt. (Backlog 12Jul08-151 days) (Click to see.)
707	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added map of List village on the North corner of Sylt Island. This was the home of the RAF Air/Sea Rescue Range Control launches. (Backlog 12Jul08-151 days) (Click to see.)
706	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added map of Wenningstedt town on Sylt Island. (Backlog 12Jul08-151 days) (Click to see.)
705	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added map of Westerland main town on Sylt Island. (Backlog 12Jul08-151 days) (Click to see.)
704	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added map of Sylt Island in relation to Schleswig-Holstein. (Backlog 12Jul08-151 days) (Click to see.)
703	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added detailed map of Sylt Island. (Backlog 12Jul08-151 days) (Click to see.)
702	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of 45 Course at Valley for Vampire Conversion - Apr53. L to R: Richy Lawrie, Tommy Balfour 93 Sqn, Brian Conway 98 Sqn, Geoff Couch 93 Sqn, and Johnny Macknish 93 Sqn. (Backlog 12Jul08-151 days) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 9th December 2008
701	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Johnny Macknish on Harvards at AFTS Ternhill - Aug51. And how it appeared in his local paper. (Backlog 12Jul08-150 days) (Click to see.)
700	Thanks to RAF Museum added Management of the reheat system from page 49 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 12Jul08-150 days.) (Click to see.)
699	Thanks to RAF Museum added Engine handling from page 48 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 12Jul08-150 days.) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 7th December 2008
698	Thanks to Joe Futymed added photo of Alan Jelly giving the salute in the Tech Wing Aden Gun Pack Bay - May61. Anyone remember other names? (Backlog 12Jul08-148 days) (Click to see.)
697	Thanks to Joe Futymed added photo of Armourers in the Tech Wing Aden Gun Pack Bay - Apr61. Anyone remember names? (Backlog 12Jul08-148 days) (Click to see.)
696	Thanks to Joe Futymed added photo of Block 40 from Joe Futymed's Room in Block 35 - May61. Note the airfield in the background on the right. (Backlog 12Jul08-148 days) (Click to see.)
695	Thanks to RAF Museum added more details about the Duncan Trophy. Also revealed the disgraceful story that the RAF has lost nearly all of its silver trophies through neglect. (Backlog 7Jul08-153 days) (Click to see.)
694	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Dick Endecott - Jun54. (Backlog 3Jul08-157 days) (Click to see.)
693	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of an unusual view of Jever Town Windmill and nearby creek - Jun54. (Backlog 3Jul08-157 days) (Click to see.)
692	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Rob Houghton on the Assault Course - Jun54. (Backlog 3Jul08-157 days) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 6th December 2008
691	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-013 clip from Ken Senar's film. SIGN: "Officers Mess". This sequence shows officers' weekend relaxation. The Mess was a large building but there was no accommodation in it. Officers lived in rooms in separate blocks. The old Luftwaffe blocks (mostly allocated to Flight Lieutenants and above) had pergolas covered with wisteria on the sides flanking the Mess lawns, these can be seen. The new, starker looking, blocks were equally as comfortable although a little farther away. All the area was cut out of dense pine forest which harboured thousands of mosquitoes. Insects apart, it was a beautiful setting and protected from strong winds by the trees. The sequence shows: Exterior front of the Mess building, panning to the main entrance. Old accommodation blocks at rear on either side of the lawns and tennis courts. A group, including Fg.Off.s Dennis Tann (dark haired Gunnery Officer, now deceased), and 'Ginger' Friend relaxing on the ante-room patio. In the background are the tennis courts being put to good use. Glimpses of Dennis Tann's kitten. Flt.Lt. 'Johnny' Horrel (with sweat band) leaves the tennis court after a game. A copy of this clip has also been embedded at the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 25Jun08-161 days.] (Click to see.)
690	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Rear of the Officers' Mess - Apr55. L to R standing: Bill Mitchell, Podge Page, Les Bradley, Robin Sandle, Al Colvin and Johnny Macknish. (Backlog 27Jun08-162 days) (Click to see.)
689	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Invitation to Johnny Macknish to the Officers' Mess Jever Summer Ball - 8Jul55. (Backlog 27Jun08-162 days) (Click to see.)
688	Thanks to RAF Museum added PART III HANDLING, MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEMS and Management of the fuel system from page 47 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 27Jun08-162 days.) (Click to see.)
687	Thanks to RAF Museum added G limitations, Weight limitations and Temporary limitations from page 46 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 27Jun08-162 days.) (Click to see.)
686	Thanks to Eric Pigdon added information on Peter Sanderson. (Backlog 3Jul08-156 days) (Click to see.)
685	Thanks to Eric Pigdon, Sir John Sutton and Ken Senar added much more information on Brian Iles to the story of his flight to Africa in his Miles M-18. (Backlog 27Jun08-162 days) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 4th December 2008
684	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Schloss Drogerie, Jever Town - Jun54. (Backlog 25Jun08-162 days) (Click to see.)
683	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Jever Town scene - Jun54. (Backlog 25Jun08-162 days) (Click to see.)
682	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of the Conker Tree at Oldenburg - Jun54. (Backlog 25Jun08-162 days) (Click to see.)
681	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of the Canal at Oldenburg - Jun54. (Backlog 25Jun08-162 days) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 3rd December 2008
680	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-012 clip from Ken Senar's film. The TITLE: "93 Squadron says goodbye to an old friend". This sequence was taken on the Sunday morning prior to the departure of Group Captain Powell-Sheddon as Station Commander. A party, with drinks(!), was arranged in the crew room in 93 Sqn hangar. There are many shots of the squadron pilots, few of whom are easy to identify in the film as the shots are too short. The sequence shows the pilots emerging for photographs and to 'wave off' their old Station CO whom they presented with an engraved silver tankard. Among those present are (I think): George Hickman, Al Ramsey, Bernie Revnell, Dave Davies, Tommy Balfour, Hugh Culver, 'Dinger' Bell, Bob Page, Geof Couch. Then Sqn Ldr. Bob Allen (left) and Flt.Lt. Al Colvin (right), both 'acting drunk'. Followed by: Al? Richie, Neil Hampton RAAF (hand filling mouth with peanuts), 'Lulu' Lee- Lancaster, and last comes Dickie Knight. (Those without rank were either Plt.Off. or Fg.Off., except for Sgt. Dickie Knight). Gp.Capt. Powell-Sheddon walks towards the camera, tankard in hand. In the remaining shots are groups of pilots assembled for a photo call. The silver tankard seen in close-up on the wing of Sabre 'Q Quebec'. Sqn.Ldr. Bob Allen is seen pulling a face. Fg.Off. Hugh Culver is seen with his camera. The Gp.Capt. fixes his pennant to his car before driving away. A line-up of 4 Sqn. Sabres can be glimpsed in the background. A copy of this clip has also been embedded at the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 25Jun08-161 days.] (Click to see.)
	Monday 1st December 2008
679	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Open Night at Sylt - 21May55. L to R: Bill Mitchell, Johnny Macknish and Don Exley. (Backlog 25Jun08-159 days) (Click to see.)
678	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of 93 Sqn Party at Sylt - Jan54. L to R: Roy Garthwaite, Bill Mitchell, Johnny Macknish, Don Exley, Bill Ritchie at rear and Al Ramsay. (Backlog 25Jun08-159 days) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 30th November 2008
677	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Johnny Davie, Johnny Macknish, Ron Gray and Unknown Lady in Jever Mess - After Sep53. (Backlog 25Jun08-158 days) (Click to see.)
676	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Roy Garthwaite and Johnny Macknish on the way to the Forsthaus - May54. (Backlog 25Jun08-158 days) (Click to see.)
675	Thanks to RAF Museum added PART II-LIMITATIONS, Engine limitations-Avon Mk. 114, Oil pressures, Negative G, Flying limitations, Spinning and Maximum speeds from page 45 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 25Jun08-158 days.) (Click to see.)
674	Thanks to RAF Museum added G.45 and recorder cameras from page 44 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 25Jun08-158 days.) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 29th November 2008
673	Thanks to Alex Davidson added story of 118 Sqn pilot Flt Sgt George Croall who was killed in WWII on 24Feb43. (Backlog 25Jun08-157 days) (Click to see.)
672	Thanks to James Robinson added photo of 118 Sqn having a rest on the way to Gutersloh - Mid 1953. L to R: Dinger Bell, Unknown, Terry Walters, Hore, Jack Hobbs, Geordie Wraith, James Robinson, Unknown. (Backlog 18Jun08-164 days) (Click to see.)
671	Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Notice of Liability to Perform Part-time Service - 4Aug59. (Backlog 16Jun08-166 days) (Click to see.)
	Friday 28th November 2008
670	Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Permission to wear plain clothes - 1Dec55. (Backlog 16Jun08-165 days) (Click to see.)
669	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo showing that eventually the construction of the swimming pool was completed. Here is a pictures of SAC Brian Appleby. I was interested to note that the German men frequently wore hats (mainly peaked caps) and these often reflected their trade. Obviously, with nothing better to spend a few bob on Appleby and had I visited the Mutzenmarcher Meister in Jever and bought ourselves a sailor?s hat each. The lifebelt obviously made a good prop for the photo. (Backlog 16Jun08-165 days) (Click to see.)
668	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of the boys enjoying the new swimming pool on Jever camp - Jun54. Anyone add some names? (Backlog 16Jun08-165 days) (Click to see.)
667	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of the new swimming pool on Jever camp - Jun54. It was supposed to be an Emergency Water Supply! Eventually Robbie Roberts of the Airfield Construction Branch scrounged a whole lot of old wooden engine cases from stores and fenced the pool in. (Backlog 16Jun08-165 days) (Click to see.)
666	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Wilhelmshaven Sailing Club - Jun54. Man overboard! - The caption in my negative file for this picture says 'Gash FO in the drink'. Anyone volunteer a name? (Backlog 16Jun08-165 days) (Click to see.)
665	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-011 clip from Ken Senar's film. The clip was mainly shot when Ken was posted as Flying Wing Adjutant in March 1955. It is called the Office sequence: Wg.Cdr. West at his desk, surrounded by communications equipment. Self, as flying wing adjutant, at desk (in adjoining room), back to window, overlooking airfield. Flying Wing Orderly Room. LAC J.E.Roseblade, Orderly Room clerk (featured). A copy of this clip has also been embedded at the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 16Jun08-165 days.] (Click to see.)
664	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of 93 Squadron at the Sylt Open Night - Mar55. L to R Bernie Revnell, Johnny Macknish, Jerry Busby and Dave Harper. (Backlog 16Jun08-165 days) (Click to see.)
663	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of 93 Squadron at the Sylt Open Night - 21May55. L to R Unknown, Unknown, Brian Dunbar, Johnny Macknish, Gladys ? and Bill Mitchell. (Backlog 16Jun08-165 days) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 27th November 2008
662	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of 93 Squadron at the Sylt Open Night - 20Jun55. L to R Johnny Macknish, Unknown at rear, Bernie Revnell, Unknown at rear, Brian Dunbar, Bill Mitchell's back, Dave Harper and Unknown. (Backlog 16Jun08-164 days) (Click to see.)
661	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of L to R Dave Harper and Johnny Macknish at a Sylt Open Night 20Jun55. (Backlog 16Jun08-164 days) (Click to see.)
660	Thanks to RAF Museum added D.M.E. (Rebecca Mk. 7) ARI.5849, Gun firing and F.95 cameras from page 43 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 16Jun08-164 days.) (Click to see.)
659	Thanks to RAF Museum added V.H.F.-TR. 1985/1986 with telebriefing-ARI. 18064, and I.F.F. (when filled) from page 42 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 16Jun08-164 days.) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 25th November 2008
658	Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of 3 person ticket for the Sylt causeway from Niebull to Westerland - 2Oct56. Probably driving a lorry in support of 118 Sqn's Sylt detachment that month. (Backlog 16Jun08-162 days) (Click to see.)
	Monday 24th November 2008
657	Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of RAF Form 3884 Certificate of Inoculation - 17May54. (Backlog 16Jun08-161 days) (Click to see.)
656	Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Allied Services Frontier Crossing Pass for Nordhorn for one day return trip into Holland - 28Feb56. I suppose this took the place of a Passport when used with a Service Identity Document. (Backlog 16Jun08-161 days) (Click to see.)
655	Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of RAF Form 1629 - Driving Permit and Identification Card for LAC Colin Pratt - 16Dec54. (Backlog 16Jun08-161 days) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 23rd November 2008
654	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Wilhelmshaven Sailing Club - Jun54. There was a sailing club that operated in the inner harbour at Wilhelmshaven. I guess this was paid for by the PSI organization. If you could get weekend passes it was worth joining the club. There was a problem here for some of the technical types because there had to be a nucleus of people available to open the airfield in an emergency so membership seemed to be dominated by the 8 to 5 people. Wilbur wasn't well disposed to signing 295s ad-lib so the sailing club never got onto my agenda. However I did manage to join a conducted tour and took a few pictures as we cruised round the harbour in a large motor boat. (Backlog 16Jun08-160 days) (Click to see.)
653	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Gordon Atkins May54. Gordon at his amateur rig. We had our billet on the top floor of tech wing billet block and had a long-wire aerial rigged between the roofs of the two blocks, which faced each other with a garden in between. The box on the right contained both transmitter and receiver made from mainly WD surplus parts bought on leave in Sheffield market. The transmitter power was about 20 watts and this allowed him to make contacts all over Europe on the amateur 80 metre band (3.5 - 3.8MHz). (Backlog 16Jun08-160 days) (Click to see.)
652	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Brian Appleby(AWM) - Apr54. Brian was a quiet young man who probably lived for demob. You can see here that I was trying unsuccessfully to do a bit of portrait photography. (Backlog 16Jun08-160 days) (Click to see.)
651	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Jock Nicol - Apr54. Another in-billet picture. I think Jock may have been a direction-finder operator. (Backlog 16Jun08-160 days) (Click to see.)
650	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-010 clip from Ken Senar's film. The clip was mainly shot when Ken was posted as lying Wing Adjutant in March 1955 and after its title sequence shows the RAF ensign on yard arm outside Station HQ. A Sabre F86E overflying. The control tower, which features Fg.Off. 'Bunny' Warren as duty ATC Officer. It is intercut with shots across the airfield showing Sabres taxying; Sabres preparing for formation take-off (smoke-cloud visible only); A visiting helicopter airborne. There are also glimpses of the signals square; the hangars of No.4 Squadron (left) and No.93 Squadron (right, with square tower) against the trees across the airfield. The control 'tower' was the first floor of a rounded bay-windowed extension built on to the airfield side of the Flying Wing HQ building (formerly a Luftwaffe hospital). The ground floor of this extension was the office of the Wing Commander Flying, Wg.Cdr. C.S. 'Hammer' West. A copy of this clip has also been embedded at the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 16Jun08-160 days.] (Click to see.)
649	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of 93 Sqn at Lunch for the presentation of 4 Sqn Standard - 20Nov53. L to R on Left side of table: Johnny Macknish, Dave Harper, Black Hannah, Bill Mitchell, Unknown, Geoff Couch rest unknown. Right side of table: Al Ramsey, Leaning forward face only John Wallace's wife, Al Ramsey's wife Gwen, Brain Sanderson, leaning back John Wallace. (Anyone add more names?). (Backlog 16Jun08-160 days) (Click to see.)
648	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Johnny Macknish, Bernie Revnell and Brian Dunbar, Sylt Open Night - Mar55. (Backlog 16Jun08-160 days) (Click to see.)
647	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Johnny Macknish by the CO's opulent transport - July 54. (Backlog 16Jun08-160 days) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 22nd November 2008
646	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added more information on Sabre Conversion Courses for 93 Sqn. (Backlog 16Jun08-159 days) (Click to see.)
645	Thanks to Eric Pigdon added more memories of Sabre Flying Kit. (Backlog 16Jun08-159 days) (Click to see.)
644	Thanks to Tony Pearce added Tony and Mary Pearce to list of attendees at AGM in Apr2009. If you haven't booked a room yet, now is the time as there are other functions on at the club that night. (Backlog 16Jun08-159 days) (Click to see.)
643	Apologies for the break in service but nasty work got in the way! Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of the solution of the mystery of the location of the old Officers' Club in downtown Jever. Thanks to Maurice Parker, our local sleuth and ambassador, we now have a map of its location and some pictures of what it looks like today. It is/was on the main road in to Jever town half way from the railway crossing to the town centre. (Backlog 16Jun08-159 days) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 2nd November 2008
642	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Johnny Macknish in his new Sabre gear on the tower of Hangar 3 - Mar54. (Backlog 16Jun08-138 days) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 1st November 2008
641	Thanks to Roy Mitchell ex-4 Sqn established contact with him again. (Backlog 16Jun08-138 days.) (Click to see.)
640	Thanks to Andy Thomas who wrote our excellent long history of 118 Sqn and geneously allowed us to put it up on the web site, he has some queries for a new book he is writing about Mustangs. Please help him if you can. (Backlog 16Jun08-138 days.) (Click to see.)
639	Thanks to Nigel Walpole added Aileron power circuit from page 27 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 16Jun08-138 days.) (Click to see.)
638	Thanks to RAF Museum added External lighting, Emergency equipment, OPERATIONAL CONTROLS and Gyro gunsight Mk. 5A from page 41 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 16Jun08-138 days.) (Click to see.)
637	Thanks to RAF Museum added Internal lighting from page 40 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 16Jun08-138 days.) (Click to see.)
	Friday 31st October 2008
636	Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of RAF Form 60a - Notice given at the time of offering to join the Royal Air Force - 24Feb54. Notice the handwritten changes from His to Her Majesty as new forms had yet to be printed after the new succession. (Backlog 16Jun08-137 days) (Click to see.)
635	Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of FMT3 - Tri-service Traffic Accident Report. (Backlog 16Jun08-137 days) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 30th October 2008
634	Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of RAF Form 856 - Cover and Recommendation for type of employment - 27Mar57. The recommendation reads: "LAC Pratt is eminently suitable for employment as a driver. He has experience of many types of motor vehicles, german and british, both deisel and petrol driven. He was last employed driving 2500 gallon pressure refuellers for jet aircraft for which drivers are required to have a sound sense of responsibility and initiative." The last page is for previous service in Her Majesty's services. (Backlog 16Jun08-136 days) (Click to see.)
633	Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of Declaration by a Reservist of where he wants his reserve pay deposited once he retires from fulltime service - May57. (Backlog 16Jun08-136 days) (Click to see.)
632	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Dave Hiscock (AWM) - Apr54. To us the local German architecture was strange and Jever had been spared from damage by the war. I don't know what the building was as I now haven?t a clue what 'Ausschank' means but it was fairly close to the town centre. [Web master adds: This is the pub 'Haus de Getreuen' which belonged to the Jever Brewery but was famous in its own right. It is famous for its Bismarck room where the elder statesman used to enjoy the hospitality. Click to see a shot of it today. The three trees look healthy in the summer.] Dave was probably one of the more intelligent young men. He came from Hatfield and after demob worked for the BBC at Droitwich. I met him at IBM near Winchester about 35 years ago so he must have eventually moved into computers. (Backlog 16Jun08-136 days days) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 29th October 2008
631	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Jever v US Navy - Apr54. Our basket-ball team were playing the US Navy in this game. The nearest US base was in Bremerhaven so I guess this was their resident team. (Backlog 16Jun08-135 days days) (Click to see.)
630	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Basket Ball - Apr54. We had a basket ball team and there was an excellent gym for them to play in. (Backlog 16Jun08-135 days days) (Click to see.)
629	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Basket Ball Team. The team and its trainer were happy to pose so I could take this photo. Unfortunately I can remember only one of their names. 6th from the left on the back row was an Irish radar mechanic Pat Short. (Backlog 16Jun08-135 days days) (Click to see.)
628	Thanks to his son Derek Lloyd we have learnt of the sad death of Sergeant James Graham Lloyd, one of the oldest WWII 118 Sqn fighter pilots who joined the squadron when it was formed in 1941. (Backlog 16Jun08-135 days) (Click to see.)
627	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-009 clip from Ken Senar's film. The clip is largely about the village of Borgentreich. It starts with the "Borgentreich" village sign. Then, `Sam' Weller and the new Accounts Officer (name forgotten) walk to the village. Farming scenes along the road. Farm dog. Pigeons. Horse and cart. Village streets showing the icy state and some farm transport. Borgentreich was entirely agricultural with almost no private cars at all. It was a very poor area. Local children sledging. Snow plough at work back on camp. Evidence of the thaw setting in. Slush. Finally, a car driving off. A copy of thei clip has also been embeddedat the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 16Jun08-135 days.] (Click to see.)
626	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Westerland, Sylt from the dunes - September 54. (Backlog 16Jun08-135 days) (Click to see.)
625	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Keitum, Sylt - September 54. (Backlog 16Jun08-135 days) (Click to see.)
624	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of an Old War Horse at RAF Sylt - September 54. (Backlog 16Jun08-135 days) (Click to see.)
623	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the Guardroom and main gate at RAF Sylt - September 54. (Backlog 16Jun08-135 days) (Click to see.)
622	Thanks to RAF Museum added Oxygen system from page 39 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 16Jun08-135 days.) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 28th October 2008
621	Thanks to RAF Museum added picture of Ejection seat Mk. 2G from page 38 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 16Jun08-134 days.) (Click to see.)
620	Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of RAF Form 2715 - Combined Duty/Leave Pass and Railway Ticket - in this case a welcome release. The left half is the ticket and the right half is kept by the travellor to be handed in back at his unit. In this case as the journey was for discharge on Release Colin kept both halves. (Backlog 16Jun08-134 days) (Click to see.)
619	Thanks to Colin Pratt added photo of RAF Form 557 - Permanent Pass - familiar to many. (Backlog 16Jun08-134 days) (Click to see.)
618	Thanks to Roy Hogben added the last of his photos which is of On Exercise "William" Operations Post - Summer 54. L to R: John Pestelle and Roy Hogben. (Backlog 15Jun08-135 days) (Click to see.)
617	Thanks to Roy Hogben added photo of Forsthaus, Upjever early 55 just before demob. L to R: Baz, Jock McEvoy and Roy Hogben. (Backlog 15Jun08-135 days) (Click to see.)
616	Thanks to Roy Hogben added photo of Jock McEvoy's, (3rd from left) 21st Birthday at the "Kaffee Haus"- 1954. (Backlog 15Jun08-135 days) (Click to see.)
615	Thanks to Roy Hogben added photo of cable laying around Jever - Apr54. L to R: Fletch, Ted Breeze and Roy Hogben. (Backlog 15Jun08-135 days) (Click to see.)
614	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of working Party - Apr54. The builders of The Great Wall round the Transmitter Station take a tea break. L to R: Ernie Pavelin, Kirby, Strafford(?), 'Bunny' Rhodes and Perkins. We believe that this photo was taken a few minutes before Ernie Pavelin's photo which is shown under station pictures. (Backlog 15Jun08-135 days days) (Click to see.)
613	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Jock Hastie - Apr54. I guess that when this picture was taken we were over-staffed. Our signals complement had a number of morse wireless operators who worked from an office in station headquarters. There was normally no wireless operating to do and I think they spent most of their working time being teleprinter operators. I think that Wilbur felt he had to find them something to do and had discovered a few tons of rock so that they could build a low wall around our transmitting station. (Backlog 15Jun08-135 days days) (Click to see.)
612	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Flying Wing Headquarters - Mar54. This was taken before the control tower was built. Notice that there are two semi-circular extensions on the ground floor front of the building. The one near the centre was where the observers from the Met Office could look at the weather and the one on the right was the office of Wing Commander Flying (Wg Cdr West). The extension to the Met Office was extended upwards to the first floor after this to form a room where the local airfield controller supervised take-offs and landings. See the next picture, believed to have been taken in NOv54 when the Wing was detached to Wunstorf while the runway was extended. The changes to the Flying Wing HQ visible in that picture were made at the same time. (Backlog 15Jun08-135 days days) (Click to see.)
	Monday 27th October 2008
611	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Bull Night - Mar54. We were supposed to clean up our rooms once a week and here is Dave Hiscock doing his bit. I think it was on Friday nights because if anyone was going to inspect us it would be on a Saturday morning after approximately monthly parades. People on essential duties were able to avoid parades so I don't remember going on very many. If we couldn't have the airfield open on Saturday morning then we found some essential maintenance to do. [I was going to try to clean up the cobwebs around Dave's feet, but after reading Dick's explanation I decided they probably really were cobwebs!] (Backlog 15Jun08-133 days days) (Click to see.)
610	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Hart on the Assault Course rope bridge - Feb54. (Backlog 15Jun08-133 days days) (Click to see.)
609	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-008 clip from Ken Senar's film. The clip shows first a sleigh, and then we follow a car along a road swept of snow. It is the following Sunday afternoon. Most off-duty Officers and families decide to go sledging on a steeply sloped field on the far side of the village away from the camp. The married Officers with cars collected those living-in and took them along. It is the CO's private car that is being followed. The sledging sequence is self explanatory. Some local German youths also briefly share with our fun. One of them has skis. The names and descriptions of those present (not in order of appearance) are: Paddy Ryan - yellow sweater, no hat, black trousers; Pam Ryan - with dog - blue sweater, pink striped scarf; Young Julie Hanmore - in red anorak, dark trousers; Cohn Hanmore - blue/grey service anorak; Irene Hanmore - green anorak, yellow scarf, no hat; Roy Bertram - greyish clothes with flat cap; Don Crocker - brown sweater, no hat; Peggy Crocker - red anorak, red & white woolly hat, and green scarf; Fg.Off. Education officer (name forgotten) grey sweater, flat cap. It is Julie Hanmore who decides to slide without a sledge! - [running gag]. Departure from the field over a small bridge. A copy of thei clip has also been embeddedat the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 15Jun08-133 days.] (Click to see.)
608	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Kiel Canal on the way to or from Sylt - September 54. (Backlog 15Jun08-133 days) (Click to see.)
607	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Forsthaus garden, Upjever - September 54. (Backlog 15Jun08-133 days) (Click to see.)
606	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Brown bear at the Forsthaus, Upjever - September 54. (Backlog 15Jun08-133 days) (Click to see.)
605	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Officers' Mess RAF Wunstorf during a wing detachment direct from Sylt due to runway lengthening at Jever- October 54. (Backlog 15Jun08-133 days) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 26th October 2008
604	Thanks to RAF Museum added Windscreen de-icing system, Anti-G suit system and Ejection seat Mk. 2G from page 37 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 15Jun08-132 days.) (Click to see.)
603	Thanks to RAF Museum added Hood and windscreen de-misting from page 36 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 15Jun08-132 days.) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 21st October 2008
602	Thanks to Roy Hogben added photo of Signals Squadron off to Delmenhorst ranges - Summer 54. (Backlog 15Jun08-128 days) (Click to see.)
601	Thanks to Roy Hogben added photo of Signals Section outside Jever Ops Block - Summer 54. L to R Back Row: Butch, Baz, Smithy, Jim Youell, Bob Johnson, Ron, Jock Philps, Murphy, Sportie Simmons and Hackett. (Backlog 15Jun08-128 days) (Click to see.)
	Monday 20th October 2008
600	Thanks to Roy Hogben added photo of 30 Sqn RAF Regiment MT Hangar - 1954. L to R: Plt Off Stone, Sergeant Stone, Plt Off Elliott and Signals Officer Watson. (Backlog 15Jun08-127 days) (Click to see.)
599	Thanks to Roy Hogben added photo of Station pool - Summer 54. L to R: Sportie Simmons, Murph, Taff Thomas, Jim Youell, Roy Hogben, John Pestelle, Philps. (Backlog 15Jun08-127 days) (Click to see.)
598	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of the Assault Course - Feb54. At some time previously the detachment of RAF Regiment (Rockapes) that we had at Jever, built an assault course. Sid Loosely watches Rip Kirby on what remained of the rope bridge. (Backlog 15Jun08-127 days days) (Click to see.)
597	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Jever Town which had a nice large central square not far from the Schloss - Mar54. There was a regular frequent bus service from camp into the town and many of us relieved our boredom on a Saturday afternoon by going window shopping. Prices were generally cheaper than the UK because the exchange rate was set very favourably for us and we bought Deutchmarks at 12 to the £. Our group here are (l to r) Atkins, Simmonds, Chilcott, McGarrity, James, Plumley, Appleby and Kirby. (Backlog 15Jun08-127 days days) (Click to see.)
596	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of a winter wonderland - taken a short distance from the forest edge - Mar54. (Backlog 15Jun08-127 days days) (Click to see.)
595	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Ron Williams (GWM). Ron came from somewhere up north, probably Lancashire. A quiet type who probably counted the days to demob. (Backlog 15Jun08-127 days days) (Click to see.)
594	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-007 clip from Ken Senar's film. The clip shows that the snow has been cleared and the rink brushed ready for skating on a Saturday afternoon. This lengthy sequence shows personnel of all ranks, and all degrees of competence, enjoying themselves on the ice. Flt.Lt. Billing (in beret) watches briefly (he was Duty Officer) before the shadows lengthen and the sequence closes. Regrettably, no names can be recalled with certainty. This sequence was extremely popular when shown to all ranks in the cinema a few weeks later. A copy of thei clip has also been embeddedat the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 15Jun08-127 days.] (Click to see.)
593	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of a back street in Jever Town - Summer 54. (Backlog 15Jun08-127 days) (Click to see.)
592	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the Officers' Club in Jever town in Bahnhoff Strasse -Summer 54. (Backlog 15Jun08-127 days) (Click to see.)
591	Thanks to Philip Westwell added Mike Gee's name to photo of 4 Sqn Standard lunch. (Backlog 15Jun08-127 days) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 19th October 2008
590	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the Officers' Club in Jever town in Bahnhoff Strasse -Summer 54. This is the first indication that we have of where the Club was situated. It was on the main road into Jever after having crossed over the railway level crossing. (Backlog 15Jun08-126 days) (Click to see.)
589	Thanks to Alex Davidson added the fuller story of the loss of George Croall in his 118 Sqn Spitfire off the Dutch coast in 1943. (Backlog 15Jun08-126 days.) (Click to see.)
588	Thanks to Daily Telegraph added obituary for AVM Harry Gill a WWII pilot on 4 Sqn who due to high-tone deafness, was grounded and eventually became head of the RAF's Supply Branch. (Backlog 5Jun08-136 days.) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 18th October 2008
587	Thanks to RAF Museum added Cockpit equipment, Entry to aircraft, Hood operation and Hood jettisoning from page 35 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 4Jun08-136 days.) (Click to see.)
	Friday 17th October 2008
586	Thanks to RAF Museum added Flight instruments from page 34 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 4Jun08-135 days.) (Click to see.)
585	Thanks to Roy Hogben added photo of relaxing after exercises at Putlos, near Oldenburg in Holstein, Schleswig-Holstein - Summer 54 Top L to R: John Allen, John Pestelle and Sportie Simmons; Bottom: Jim Youell, Roy Hogben and Baz. (Backlog 4Jun08-135 days) (Click to see.)
584	Thanks to Roy Hogben added photo of digging in the Bofors Gun for Exercise Wild Goose - 29Apr54. Sgt Dodds and unknown gunners. (Backlog 4Jun08-135 days) (Click to see.)
583	Thanks to Roy Hogben added photo of a ditched Austin - May54. (Backlog 4Jun08-135 days) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 16th October 2008
582	Thanks to Roy Hogben added photo of Tony Leedham MT Section Bowsers playing the piano in the NAAFI He went on to be a professional musician. (Backlog 4Jun08-134 days) (Click to see.)
581	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of NAAFI activities about May 54 - Dave Lewington buys a cuppa. The NAAFI girls are Barbara and Lizabeth but the main point of including this picture is to show the price list for food (all in UK currency). The most popular meal by far was egg, double chips and beans at 1s/4d (6-1/2p). (Backlog 4Jun08-134 days) (Click to see.)
580	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo that was taken in the central square of Jever Town - about Mar54. L to R: Jock McGarrity, Gordon Atkins MT driver, Wilding (GWM) and Tony Hallam supervisor of the telephone exchange. (Backlog 4Jun08-134 days) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 15th October 2008
579	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Dick Endecott at the transmitting station wearing a rather vague interpretation of RAF uniform. All transmitters but the low-power local airfield (Channel E on aircraft) and the radio-compass beacon were fitted inside large lorries so the building consisted mainly of two large garages with a workshop, office, boiler room, store and toilet - Feb54. (Backlog 4Jun08-133 days) (Click to see.)
578	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Rip Kirby and Dave James at the transmitting station. In those days any chap with the surname Kirby was called 'Rip' after the newspaper cartoon strip character. He was a GWM and always looked happy. This may have been because he had met a generous German girl. He seemed to know a lot of Spanish but I knew no Spanish at that time I don't know if he was fluent. I know very little about Dave James except he was either a telephone operator or a direction finder operator working on the station 'homer' - Feb54. (Backlog 4Jun08-133 days) (Click to see.)
577	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-006 clip from Ken Senar's film. The clip shows the interior of Officers Mess at Borgentreich. Seen in the ante room is Fg.Off. Doug Breeze, Fg.Off. John Duggan, Fg.Off. 'Jock' McPhail, Plt.Off. Chris Stott (Nat Service), and another National Service Pilot Officer relax with crosswords and `page 3'! Flt.Lt. Roy Bertram fiddles with the radiogram. In the bar: FIt.Lts. Ray Street, Don Crocker, Phil Phillpot, and Self. The Barman (mis-employed Airman) can be seen. Flt. Lt. 'Sam' Weller (in close-up), then Flt.Lt. Colin Hanmore. In the dining room: The waiter is Herr Walter Huldt. A group of Officers, including Plt.Off. O'Hara are at lunch. Very few officers lived in, most were in married quarters. A copy of thei clip has also been embeddedat the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 4Jun08-133 days.] (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 14th October 2008
576	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the Parade Ground" at Langeoog Island - Aug54. (Backlog 4Jun08-132 days) (Click to see.)
575	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the ferry to Langeoog Island at Bensersiel on the North coast - Aug54. (Backlog 4Jun08-132 days) (Click to see.)
574	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of The Billet for the weekend on Langeoog Island off the North coast - Aug54. (Backlog 4Jun08-132 days) (Click to see.)
573	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Langeoog Island off the North coast - The Town of Langeoog! Aug54. (Backlog 4Jun08-132 days) (Click to see.)
572	Thanks to RAF Museum added Flaps/airbrakes emergency operation and Wheel brakes control from page 33 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 4Jun08-132 days.) (Click to see.)
	Monday 13th October 2008
571	Thanks to RAF Museum added Undercarriage emergency operation and Flaps/airbrakes control and position indicator from page 32 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 4Jun08-131 days.) (Click to see.)
570	Thanks to Roy Hogben added photo of Station Jazz Band Record Cover "Jazz at Jever". L to R: Tommy Hardman Tenor Sax, Derek McCabe drums, Bennie Hogben from RAF Regiment Trumpet, Keith Dudley Tenor Saxophone, Tony Leedham MT Section Bowsers Piano, Len Clooley Bass. (Backlog 4Jun08-131 days) (Click to see.)
569	Thanks to Roy Hogben added photo of Station Jazz Band playing in the NAAFI towards the end of 53. L to R: Derek McCabe drums, Roy Hogben from RAF Regiment Trumpet, Tony Leedham MT Section Bowsers Piano, Keith Dudley Tenor Saxaphone. (Backlog 4Jun08-131 days) (Click to see.)
568	Thanks to Mamie Sharman learnt that in the October edition of AEROPLANE there are two pages of BeBe Sharman's aviation photographs, some of them very old, chosen by the editor from a selection submitted by Roger Lindsay. Mamie is very grateful to Roger for organising this. We thought it would be good to share them with a wider audience. (Backlog 4Jun08-131 days) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 12th October 2008
567	Thanks to Roy Hogben added photo of Station Jazz Band playing in the Sergeants' Mess towards the end of 53. L to R: Simon Raymond Cpl MT RAF Regiment Guitar, Tommy Hardman Tenor Saxophone, Roy Hogben from RAF Regiment Trumpet, Len Clooley on Bass, Derek McCabe drums, Unseen Frank Kirk Piano. (Backlog 4Jun08-130 days) (Click to see.)
	Friday 10th October 2008
566	Thanks to Roy Hogben added photo of Station Jazz Band playing in the NAAFI towards the end of 53. L to R: Rackley Royal Corps of Signals Accordion, Tony Lambden Drums, Bennie Hogben from RAF Regiment Trumpet, Roy Agutter 93 Sqn Clarinet, Tony Leedham MT Section Piano, Tony Bennett 93 Sqn Cornet, Simon Raymond Cpl MT RAF Regiment Guitar. (Backlog 4Jun08-128 days) (Click to see.)
565	Thanks to Roy Hogben added two more names to the picture of the Station Jazz Band - 1954. (Backlog 4Jun08-128 days) (Click to see.)
564	Thanks to Dick Endecott added another Google Earth shot trying to identify the frozen lake - Feb54. (Backlog 4Jun08-128 days) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 9th October 2008
563	Thanks to Ray Deacon added an appeal to the Noticeboard from Tim McLelland on stories or pictures about the Lightning and/or the TSR-2. (Backlog 4Jun08-127 days) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 23rd September 2008
562	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Sid Loosely on the same occasion as the previous photo. Sid was a Londoner, probably from Sydenham way. Here you can see that the ice thickness is about the same a Sid's shoe - almost a foot - Feb54. (Backlog 4Jun08-111 days) (Click to see.)
	Monday 22nd September 2008
561	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of here we are out on a lake in the middle of the forest that goes round from the south to the east of the airfield and not far from the building where the VHF receivers were kept. As we were only about 8 feet above sea level the underlying soil was sand and the water table sinks in the winter when the surface is frozen causing the ice to crack around the edge of the lake and collapse back into the water. YoursTruly On Ice. This is me trying to maintain equilibrium. The lake must have formed at the bottom of a quarry as you can see that the sides are about 20 feet high and we are probably below sea level here! - Feb54. (Backlog 4Jun08-110 days) (Click to see.)
560	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of the frozen lakes. There was a line of lakes in a posher central residential area of Jever town. It seemed to be permanently frozen in the winter and here you see locals ice-skating. There were two long narrow lakes, one partly skirting the Schloss and the other a couple of hundred yards to the east - Feb54. (Backlog 4Jun08-110 days) (Click to see.)
559	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Dave Lewington - I think Dave was An Air Wireless Mechanic (AWM). He probably came from Oxfordshire and always gave me the impression that after demob he would become An insurance agent or a second-hand car dealer - Feb54. (Backlog 4Jun08-110 days) (Click to see.)
558	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-005 clip from Ken Senar's film. The clip starts with young children from the married patch leaving the Airmen's Mess after a Saturday morning film show in the Airmen's Mess cinema. They walk away with the Airman driver who will take them back home. Next, Airmen file into lunch and a group of Officers walk past. The Main gate is the next shot, and the wagon leaves with the children. Finally Flt.Lt. 'Sam' Weller, Station Adjutant, walks past. A copy of thei clip has also been embeddedat the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 4Jun08-110 days.] (Click to see.)
557	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the Water Jump in the 3,000 mtrs Steeplechase in the Command Sports at RAF Jever - 10Jul54. (Backlog 4Jun08-110 days) (Click to see.)
556	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of hurdlers taking part in the Command Sports at RAF Jever - 10Jul54. (Backlog 4Jun08-110 days) (Click to see.)
555	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of spectators watching the Tug of War at the Command Sports at RAF Jever - 10Jul54. (Backlog 4Jun08-110 days) (Click to see.)
	Sunrday 21st September 2008
554	Thanks to RAF Museum added OTHER AIRCRAFT CONTROLS, Flying controlas locking gear, Rudder bar adjustment and rudder trim and Undercarriage control and position indicator from page 31 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 4Jun08-109 days.) (Click to see.)
553	Thanks to RAF Museum added Elevator feel and trims from page 30 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 4Jun08-109 days.) (Click to see.)
552	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of Jock McGarrity in the driving seat of the CO's car. An Opel Kapitan which all assumed had been handed over when the war ended. - Feb54. (Backlog 4Jun08-109 days) (Click to see.)
551	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of More cards in the billet. Anyone add any names? - Feb54. (Backlog 1Jun08-112 days) (Click to see.)
550	Thanks to Dick Endecott added photo of billet DIY Entertainment. Playing cards in the evenings was fairly common especially on dark nights. Pontoon was probably the most popular game and cigarettes were the betting currency. I didn't smoke so I didn't play. (Backlog 1Jun08-112 days) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 20th September 2008
549	Thanks to Dick Endecott added the first of a marvellous set of high quality phots, the first one of Gordon Atkins (Ground Wireless Mechanic) and Jock McGarrity, an MT driver - Feb54. Gordon was (and may still be) an active amateur radio enthusiast. His UK callsign is G3HQG and he had a German callsign DL2VS that he used from Jever. We shared a room at Jever and Gordon's knowledge and enthusiasm went a long way to increasing my knowledge of radio. McGarrity was a drinking mate. I remember very little about him except that I found out years later he had a brother serving in the RAF in Ceylon at the time. (Backlog 1Jun08-111 days) (Click to see.)
548	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-004 clip from Ken Senar's film. This clip shows it is snowing hard as night falls. In dim winter light the C.O., Sqn.Ldr Paddy Ryan's Volkswagen arrives in the morning outside Station H.Q. Next is the camp main gate with Guard Room to the left of the barrier. Magirus Deutz (air-cooled diesel) trucks are in evidence. Fg.Off. Doug Breeze walks past Station Sick Quarters. An Airman salutes the camera and another passes by. A Service Policeman makes his way for a haircut. Next there are shots taken inside the barber's shop. The barber was a German from the village and he used a room at the rear of the Station Headquarters building. A copy of thei clip has also been embeddedat the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 28May08-115 days.] (Click to see.)
547	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Block 163, Junior Officers' Quarters at the Officers' Mess - Jun54. (Backlog 28May08-115 days) (Click to see.)
546	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Johnny Macknish inside the Squash Court which was at the back of the Officers' Mess - Jun54. (Backlog 28May08-115 days) (Click to see.)
545	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Johnny Macknish outside the Squash Court which was at the back of the Officers' Mess - Jun54. (Backlog 28May08-115 days) (Click to see.)
544	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo that is a self-portrait by Johnny Macknish - Jun54. (Backlog 28May08-115 days) (Click to see.)
543	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo that illustrates how well Jever was hidden in the woods. This shot was taken only 20 yards from the Station HQ - Jun54. (Backlog 28May08-115 days) (Click to see.)
542	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the rear of the Officers' Mess - Jun54. (Backlog 28May08-115 days) (Click to see.)
	Friday 19th September 2008
541	Thanks to RAF Museum added Aileron feel and trims from page 29 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 28May08-114 days.) (Click to see.)
540	Thanks to RAF Museum added Controls and indicators and Engaging power controls from page 28 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 28May08-114 days.) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 14th September 2008
539	Thanks to RAF Museum added POWERED FLYING CONTROLS AND VARIABLE INCIDENCE TAILPLANE and Flying controls operation from page 25 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 28May08-109 days.) (Click to see.)
538	Thanks to RAF Museum added more on the hydraulic system from page 24 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 28May08-109 days.) (Click to see.)
537	Thanks to Brian Walker added a photo taken during the 101 SU visit back to Javer in May 2008, Brian Walker reports that he finally found the old Deutscheshaus with Maurice Parker's help. Back in the old days airmen would walk up from camp, across the level crossing, then right and first left into the street opposite the railway station. The name has changed to 'Choco', part of which is a private dance school, so still keeping some of it's original purpose. [Backlog 28May08-109 days days.] (Click to see.)
536	Thanks to Brian Walker added Brian Walker's name to the picture of 101SU playing baseball. [Backlog 19May08-116 days days.] (Click to see.)
535	Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added latest details of those attending, the 118 Sqn 3rd Reunion in Coventry 8/9th May 2009. If you've not booked yet - contact Wilf to reserve a place. [Backlog 19May08-116 days days.] (Click to see.)
534	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-003 clip from Ken Senar's film. This is from the second (and much larger) part of the film and was taken at Royal Air Force Borgentreich, 83 Group, 2 ATAF, Central Germany, during the winter of 1956-57, with a very few intercut (mostly interior) shots taken during the winter of 1957-58. Ken was a Fighter Controller at the time. R.A.F. Borgentreich was the base for 537 Signals Unit, a 'mobile' GCI station. It later became 210 Signals Unit with a fixed 'Rotor' site at Auenhausen; it then had both a GCI and a C & R surveillance role. There were less than 200 personnel (as far as Ken can remember) and only a dozen or so Officers. Station Commanders were Squadron Leader 'Paddy' Ryan and Wing Commander 'Killer' Kilmartin. The first sequence shows the use of a fire hose to flood a tennis court to turn it into a skating rink during the exceptionally hard winter of Feb56. Temperatures at Borgentreich often sank below those at Moscow. 'Conventional' sports being impossible under those conditions, the officers decided to create the ice- rink themselves - for the benefit of all personnel. It was thought unwise to allow airmen to use the hose in those severe conditions because of the risk of frost-bite should there be any 'sky-larking'. As it was, the water spray landed as slush and this caused problems in creating a level surface for skating. The 'steam' from the comparatively warm water created a fog over the domestic site and spraying had to be discontinued periodically to allow this to drift away. Flt.Lt. Ron Young, Plt.Off. Chris Stott, and Ken are seen using the hose. At the end members of the Fire Picket retrieve the equipment for storage. A copy of thei clip has also been embeddedat the appropriate place in Ken Senar's book "I'll Call You Pod". (Click to see.) [Backlog 19May08-116 days.] (Click to see.)
533	Thanks to Norman Giffin added Norman Giffin to attendees for 2009 AGM at the RAF Club 25Apr09. (Backlog 26May08-111 days) (Click to see.)
532	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Bill Mitchell and Roy Garthwaite enjoying a rewarding drink after their Sunday morning walk to the Forsthaus in the woods at the back of the airfield. (Backlog 26May08-111 days) (Click to see.)
531	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the Forsthaus in the woods at the back of the airfield - which was the target of this Sunday morning walk. (Backlog 26May08-111 days) (Click to see.)
530	Thanks to Suzanne Lamb added an entry under the sharepast database for Flt Lt James Devan, WW2 Flt Eng who served at Jever in Feb55. Suzanne would like to hear from anyone who may have known her father's role at Jever. (Backlog 26May08-111 days.) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 13th September 2008
529	Thanks to RAF Museum added Simplified hydraulic system diagram from page 23 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 26May08-110 days.) (Click to see.)
528	Thanks to RAF Museum added more on electrical system and Hydraulic system from page 22 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 26May08-110 days.) (Click to see.)
527	Thanks to RAF Museum added more on electrical system from page 21 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 26May08-110 days.) (Click to see.)
	Friday 12th September 2008
526	Thanks to Wilf Crytchley added more details, including those attending, the 118 Sqn 3rd Reunion in Coventry 8/9th May 2009. If you've not booked yet - contact Wilf to reserve a place. [Backlog 26May08-109 days.] (Click to see.)
525	Thanks to Mike Fleet added the details I asked him to provide on his athletics career since he left 101SU and Jever. [Backlog 19May08-116 days.] (Click to see.)
524	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-002 clip from Ken Senar's film. This clip was probably filmed in January 1955 and is an airborne sequence shot from the Station Flight's Percival Prentice light aircraft. It starts showing the Prentice wing tip and then moves on to show villages and snow-covered countryside in the Jever vicinity. There are interior shots showing the pilot, Flying Officer John Sutton i/c Station Flight, who later went on to become an Air Marshal and Governor of Jersey, taken from rear seat. The docks (with ice sheets) and the town of Wilhelmshaven is seen from several angles. Finally the circuit is joined and the runway is clear. Circling to land there are views of RAF Jever, the hangars, and Flying Wing HQ (close by the trees) on the south side of the airfield. Jever town is glimpsed. The RAF Jever domestic site is in the trees. On 'finals' the runway is very clear and there is a final glimpse of the red and white runway caravan. [Backlog 19May08-116 days.] (Click to see.)
523	Thanks to Ken Senar added the background and photographic information about his film. [Backlog 19May08-116 days.] (Click to see.)
522	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added another view of the bar in the RAF Jever Officers' club in downtown Jever - 54. The Club , also known as the Hostel, had rooms for rent for those who were not entitled to Officers' Married Quarters, e.g. under 25, or were waiting for a quarter to become free. Could be a noisy place to try to sleep sometimes! (Backlog 19May08-116 days) (Click to see.)
521	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the bar in the RAF Jever Officers' club in downtown Jever - 54. (Backlog 19May08-116 days) (Click to see.)
520	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the view from the balcony of the Anti-room in the Officers' Mess at Jever - 54. (Backlog 19May08-116 days) (Click to see.)
519	Thanks to Ron Gray and Eric Pigdon added more names to signatures in the photo of Christmas Menu in the Airmen's Mess - Dec53. (Backlog 19May08-116 days) (Click to see.)
518	Thanks to RAF Museum added more on the electrical system (24 volt) from page 20a from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 19May08-116 days) (Click to see.)
517	Thanks to RAF Museum added more on the electrical system (24 volt) from page 20 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 19May08-116 days) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 11th September 2008
516	Thanks to Ken Senar added the Video showing SEN-001 clip from Ken Senar's film. This clip was probably filmed during a spell of snowy weather and fog in January 1955. [Click to see report in 93 Sqn F540 for Jan55.] The view is from Flying Wing HQ across the 'Met garden' and signals square to the snow removal equipment clearing the single, 2,700yd., runway. In turn the snow ploughs, hot sander, and snow-blower can be seen. [Backlog 19May08-115 days.] (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 9th September 2008
515	Thanks to Keith Gilyead added photo of Christmas Menu in the Airmen's Mess - Dec53. (Backlog 12May08-120 days) (Click to see.)
514	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of a mix of 93 Sqn Vampire FB.5s and Sabre F.4s at Jever - Apr54. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
513	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the first 93 Sqn Sabres at Jever - Apr54. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
512	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of his idea of being rather low on the approach at Jever - Apr54. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
511	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of 93 Sqn Vampire FB.5 WA191 G in its last month on the Squadron - Apr54. Arrived on Sat 14Oct50 and left on Mon 26Apr54 to go to 5 Sqn. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
510	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Flt Sgt Johnny Telfer giving airmen rides in the 93 Sqn Tiger Moth - Apr54. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
509	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of still waters - Oldenburg canal - Nov53. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
508	Thanks to Ray Deacon added a calling notice for the next Hunter Gathering and Airfield Construction Branch Display at Old Warden thanks to the Shuttleworth Trust on 2Aug09. (Backlog 29Apr08-133 days) (Click to see.)
	Monday 8th September 2008
507	Thanks to RAF Museum added Engine instruments and anti-icing control, Main Sewrvices and Electrical system (24 volt) from page 19 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
506	Thanks to RAF Museum added Variable pitch guide vanes and air-bleed valves from page 18 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
505	Thanks to Ron Lund added photos and Flight Comment report on his 2 wheel landing without ASI from Hunter F.6 XJ640 T on 19May58. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
504	Thanks to Keith Gilyead added photo of Sylt promenade - Jan55. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
503	Thanks to Keith Gilyead added photo of Don West, 4 Sqn Engine Fitter, who was carer for 4 Sqn's mascot "Buster", on the train to or from Sylt with a 3 ton Thorneycroft lorry - Jan55. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
502	Thanks to Keith Gilyead added photo of giving someone "The Bird" at a Block attic party - Dec53? Anyone add names?. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
501	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Officers' Mess Wildenrath - Mar54. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
500	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Officers' Mess Utersen - Oct53. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
499	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Officers' Mess Ahlhorn - Nov53. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
498	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Officers' Mess Fassberg - Nov53. (Backlog 29Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 7th September 2008
497	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Officers' Mess Celle - Oct53. (Backlog 29Apr08-131 days) (Click to see.)
496	Thanks to RAF Museum added Operation of the reheat system and Fire-extinguishers and fuselage ventilation from page 17 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 29Apr08-131 days) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 6th September 2008
495	Thanks to RAF Museum added Reheat controls and indicators from page 16 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 29Apr08-130 days) (Click to see.)
494	Thanks to Mike Wilson added photo of Flt Lt Jim Brown, Station Adjutant's office. (Backlog 29Apr08-130 days) (Click to see.)
493	Thanks to Keith Gilyead added photo of L to R: Unknown, Barry Gilyead and J/T Don West - Early53. (Backlog 26Apr08-133 days) (Click to see.)
492	Thanks to Keith Gilyead added photo of Christmas Lunch 1953. Extreme right Barry Gilyead who was on guard duty that day. (Backlog 26Apr08-133 days) (Click to see.)
491	Thanks to Keith Gilyead added photo taken on exercise at RAF Wildenrath. L to R: Roy Wilson, Barry Gilyead and Bob Pooley. (Backlog 26Apr08-133 days) (Click to see.)
490	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of classic German locomotive in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof during Jever Hockey Team Tour - Nov53. (Backlog 26Apr08-133 days) (Click to see.)
489	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Hamburg tram during Jever Hockey Team Tour - Nov53. (Backlog 26Apr08-133 days) (Click to see.)
488	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the Hamburg Hauptbahnhof during Jever Hockey Team Tour - Nov53. (Backlog 26Apr08-133 days) (Click to see.)
	Friday 5th September 2008
487	Thanks to RAF Museum added Reheat and engine fuel system diagram from page 15 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 26Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
486	Thanks to RAF Museum added Relighting pushbutton, Throttle control and Reheat system from page 14 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 26Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
485	Thanks to George Aird added more information and corrected my mistakes in the story of his Lightning ejection. (Backlog 26Apr08-132 days) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 4th September 2008
484	Thanks to George Aird added to personnel for 118 Sqn - Flight Lieutenant George Aird AFC, pilot of 118 Squadron and Lightning Test Pilot - and the story of his extraordinary ejection from a Lightning on 13Sep62. (Backlog 26Apr08-131 days) (Click to see.)
	Monday 1st September 2008
483	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Visit May 2008 - At the end of our visit to Wittmundhaven, Lt Col Linke invited us to the Officers' Mess for some refreshments. Tom Sharratt admires the decor. (Backlog 24Apr08-130 days) (Click to see.)
482	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Visit May 2008 - At the end of our visit to Wittmundhaven, Lt Col Linke invited us to the Officers' Mess for some refreshments. It was time to say goodbye to our 'Tour Manager' who did the organizing and looked after us so much during the 2 days of visits. Brian Walker handing over a book gift as an appreciation for all that Lt Col Linke has done for us. Lt Col Linke will retire from active service in the next few months and we all wish him a long and happy life as a civilian. L to R: Lori Parker, Lt Col Linke, Maurice Gavan, Gunter Kipp,Tom Sharratt, Brian Walker. (Backlog 24Apr08-130 days) (Click to see.)
481	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Seen in the Air Traffic Control Tower at Wittmundhavn - someone has obviously visited the UK Central ATC School at RAF Shawbury. (Backlog 24Apr08-130 days) (Click to see.)
480	Thanks to Ron Gray removed a duplicate photo of 4 sqn at Sylt. (Backlog 24Apr08-130 days) (Click to see.)
479	Thanks to Keith Gilyead added photo of 4 Sqn Barrack Block attic party? L to R: Cpl James? side view, CO Sqn Ldr Pete Gilpin, Unknown at back, Fg. Off Dave Clayton, Buster 4 Sqn mascot, Station Commander Gp Capt Powel-Sheddon. (Backlog 24Apr08-130 days) (Click to see.)
478	Thanks to Keith Gilyead added photo of 4 Sqn Barrack Block attic party? L to R: Fg Off Ginger Friend, Mrs Helen Gilpin?, CO Sqn Ldr Pete Gilpin, Fg. Off Dave Clayton, Fg Off Les Bradley, Station Commander Gp Capt Powel-Sheddon. (Backlog 24Apr08-130 days) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 31st August 2008
477	Thanks to Keith Gilyead added another shot of the SS Empire Parkestone revealing that she was originally a Candian ship. (Backlog 24Apr08-129 days) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 26th August 2008
476	Thanks to Roger Lindsay added better copies of the photos, and a new one, illustrating the story of Ginger Ratcliffe's Hunter F.6 engine failure and forced landing on the island of Boltrum off the north coast - 31May57. (Backlog 24Apr08-124 days) (Click to see.)
	Monday 25th August 2008
475	Marcus Christ asked that the postcard views of Jever in about 1954 should be removed for copyright reasons as they are going to be published as part of a new book about Jever. They have all been removed from station pictures for 1954 leaving only those from other sources. (Backlog 24Apr08-123 days) (Click to see.)
474	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the remains of Hitler's Bunker in East Berlin during Jever Hockey Team Tour - Nov53. (Backlog 24Apr08-123 days) (Click to see.)
473	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Memorial to Franco-Prussian War in Berlin during Jever Hockey Team Tour - Nov53. (Backlog 24Apr08-123 days) (Click to see.)
472	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of RAF Gatow during Jever Hockey Team Tour - Nov53. (Backlog 24Apr08-123 days) (Click to see.)
471	Thanks to Tim McElhaw added Report from Flight Comment Flight Safety magazine on 98 Sqn Dave Young crash at Jever 4Dec56. (Backlog 24Apr08-123 days) (Click to see.)
470	Thanks to RAF Museum added F540 Monthly Operational Report for December56 for 4 Sqn. Alan Armitage brake fail, 98 Sqn Dave Young crashed, John Sutton back from DFLS, Ex Guest, Bob Parkinson multi-bird strike, STI hyd. lines check, Xmas cards dropped on Leeuwarden, visit newly opened 101SU. (Backlog 24Apr08-123 days) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 24th August 2008
469	Thanks to RAF Museum added Engine starting system from page 13 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 24Apr08-122 days) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 23rd August 2008
468	Thanks to RAF Museum added LP fuel cock controls and Avon 114 engine from page 12 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 24Apr08-121 days) (Click to see.)
467	Thanks to RAF Museum added more on the Main fuel system and Fuel booster pumps page 11 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 24Apr08-121 days) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 21st August 2008
466	Thanks to RAF Museum added Main fuel system and Fuel booster pumps page 10 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 24Apr08-119 days) (Click to see.)
465	Thanks to RAF Museum added Fuel system diagram page 9 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 24Apr08-119 days) (Click to see.)
464	Thanks to RAF Museum added Fuel system, Fuel tanks and gauge page 8 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 24Apr08-119 days) (Click to see.)
463	Thanks to RAF Museum added Part I Descriptive and Introduction page 7 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 24Apr08-119 days) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 20th August 2008
462	Thanks to Mick Hughes added an appeal for informatiuon about RAF Rostrop.. (Backlog 24Apr08-118 days) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 19th August 2008
461	Thanks to Ron Gray changed the date of the Vampire FB.5 landing at Sylt from May55 to May/Jun53. (Backlog 24Apr08-117 days) (Click to see.)
460	Thanks to Anthony Hodge added some more clues as to the date of the photograph of 118 Sqn at Ibsley in WWII. (Backlog 24Apr08-117 days) (Click to see.)
459	Thanks to Col Steen Hartov, DCOS P&P, HQ TACDEN of the Royal Danish Air Force added more information about the Hunter undercarriage retraction photo and story. (Backlog 24Apr08-117 days) (Click to see.)
458	Thanks to Richard and Lorraine Barnard, friends of George Englefield-Bishop, we learnt that his funeral will take place on Friday 22nd August at 12 noon at St Marylebone Crematorium, East End Road, East Finchley N2 0RZ, tel 020 8343 2233. George has a sister who has now been contacted. (Backlog 24Apr08-117 days) (Click to see.)
	Monday 18th August 2008
457	Thanks to Keith Gilyead added photo of 4 Sqn Barrack Block attic party. L to R Standing back Barry Gilyead; hand on the shoulder of Eric Brown, Bill Brown 4th from left. Anyone fill in anymore names?. (Backlog 24Apr08-116 days) (Click to see.)
456	Thanks to Keith Gilyead added photo of Sylt convoy on the train with Thornycroft lorries and Energisers. L to R Unknown, Unknown and Keith Gilyead. (Backlog 24Apr08-116 days) (Click to see.)
455	Thanks to Keith Gilyead added photo of party girl - one of three - see next photo? Keith thinks it might be a 4 Sqn post-AOC's Inspection party. Anyone else remember a name or date? (Backlog 24Apr08-116 days) (Click to see.)
454	Thanks to Keith Gilyead added photo of party girl - one of three - see next photo? Keith thinks it might be a 4 Sqn post-AOC's Inspection party. Anyone else remember a name or date? (Backlog 24Apr08-116 days) (Click to see.)
453	Thanks to Keith Gilyead added names to 4 Sqn Attic party photo Xmas 53. (Backlog 24Apr08-116 days) (Click to see.)
452	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Emblem of Wittmundhaven Fire Section as seen from the Control Tower. Unlike their counterparts in the RAF, all GAF firemen are civilians. (Backlog 22Apr08-118 days) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 17th August 2008
451	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Celia Cobbold alongside the Lockheed F-104. (Backlog 22Apr08-117 days) (Click to see.)
450	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Dutch F.84 Thunderjet at Eindhoven - Nov53. (Backlog 22Apr08-117 days) (Click to see.)
449	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added pictures taken during the Hockey Tour at Eindhoven - Nov53. Cyclists wait at a railway crossing. (Backlog 22Apr08-117 days) (Click to see.)
448	Thanks to Tom Sharratt added a report on the visit to Jever - May 2008 that he published in his local newspaper "The Idle Toad". (Backlog 22Apr08) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 16th August 2008
447	Thanks to RAF Museum added F540 Monthly Operational Report for January57 for 4 Sqn. Snow and ice, CFS visit, ATC tower complete, preparing for Sylt Feb57, then announced re-equip with F.6 so cancelled, Ex Guest, Bush Barrey lecture on Atlantic ferrying. (Backlog 22Apr08) (Click to see.)
	Friday 15th August 2008
446	Thanks to RAF Museum added List of contents page 6 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 22Apr08) (Click to see.)
445	Thanks to RAF Museum added List of contents page 5 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 22Apr08) (Click to see.)
444	Thanks to RAF Museum added List of contents page 4 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 22Apr08) (Click to see.)
443	Thanks to RAF Museum added List of contents page 3 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 22Apr08) (Click to see.)
442	Thanks to RAF Museum added List of associated publications page 2 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 22Apr08) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 14th August 2008
441	Thanks to Nathalie Hollingworth added photo of Sergeant Joseph Hollingworth with his 118 Sqn Spitfire - About 1943. Also added the photo to 118 Sqn History. (Backlog 22Apr08) (Click to see.)
440	Thanks to Col Steen Hartov added photo of a group of RDAF FR/PR Flight and RAF No 2 Sqn personnel in front of one of a Supermarine Swift FR.5. The picture was taken by the RDAF Karup photo section during a squadron rotation at RDAF Karup on 14Jul57. Anyone able to supply names? This would have been a detachment from RAF Geilenkirchen, 6 months before 2 Sqn moved up to RAF Jever. The photo was very kindly sent to us by Col. Steen. H. Hartov, DCOS P&P, HQ TACDEN of the Royal Danish Air Force. (Backlog 9Apr08) (Click to see.)
439	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Waiting for the bus to take them up to the airfield from the Museum at the Domestic Site. L to R: Gunter Kipp, Brian Walker, Tom Sharatt, Marion Walker, Maurice Gavan, Celia Cobbold, Dave Cobbold. (Backlog 9Apr08) (Click to see.)
438	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Visit May 2008 - As time was short we had had a quick lunch in the town centre of Wittmund. it was Jever Pils and Bockwurst with Kartoffelsalat/Bread for everybody. Enjoying the wonderful weather and lunch in Wittmund town after spending a few hours below ground at Brockzetel. L to R: Tom Sharratt, Brian Walker, Marion Walker, Gunter Kipp, Lori Parker, Dave Cobbold, Maurice Gavan, Celia Cobbold. (Backlog 9Apr08) (Click to see.)
437	Thanks to Chris Stone added Chris and Toni Stone to attendees for AGM 2009. (Backlog 9Apr08) (Click to see.)
436	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the range at Sennelage used for the Weapons Display on 16Oct53. (Backlog 9Apr08) (Click to see.)
435	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of spectators stand at Sennelage on the occasion of the Weapons Display on 16Oct53. (Backlog 9Apr08) (Click to see.)
434	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Beware! "Pongos" at Sennelage on the occasion of the Weapons Display on 16Oct53. (Backlog 9Apr08) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 12th August 2008
433	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of 12 of 93 Sqn aircrew and one Regiment Officer at Sennelage on the occasion of the Weapons Display on 16Oct53. L to R Back Row: John Davis, Unknown, Bill Mitchell, Don Exley, Ken (Pod) Senar, Geoff Couch, Unknown Regiment Officer, Unknown and John Macknish. Front row: Pat Whitelaw, Eric Pigdon, Tommy Balfour and Bob Harper. Anyone help with the last three? [This takes 93 Sqn past 4 Sqn's total number of photos contributed to the site!] (Backlog 9Apr08) (Click to see.)
432	Thanks to RAF Museum added F540 Monthly Operational Report for February57 for 4 Sqn. Standardise GCIs, sudden clamp - Wing caught out Sir John Sutton's story, Ex Synthex Guest, Venom pilots visit to fly Hunter, promotion exams, Tony Pearce dined out, 16 Hunter flypast for visiting German Naval cadets, 1st Hunter F.6 arrived, Q Oswell and Tony Boyle arrived. (Backlog 9Apr08) (Click to see.)
	Monday 11th August 2008
431	Thanks to RAF Museum added the Drawing of Swift FR.5 from Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 9Apr08) (Click to see.)
430	Thanks to RAF Museum added the Notes for Users for Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 9Apr08) (Click to see.)
429	Thanks to RAF Museum added the List of Amendments to Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 9Apr08) (Click to see.)
428	Thanks to Richard and Lorraine Barnard, friends of George, we learnt of the sad death of George Englefield-Bishop a very helpful contributor to this web site. He was staying with his friends in Dorset when he died unexpectedly. He sadly lost his wife a year ago and there are no known relatives. If anyone knows of his relatives please contact the web master who will pass on the information to the Barnards. (Backlog 9Apr08) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 10th August 2008
427	Thanks to Peter Bellamy added a photo of his father Sgt Charles A Bellamy, 93 Sqn supervising the towing out of one of the newly equipped Hunter F.4s which replaced the Sabres on 93 Sqn in Dec55. (Backlog 9Apr08) (Click to see.)
426	Thanks to Peter Bellamy added a photo of a card given to Sgt Charles A Bellamy, 93 Sqn inside a silver cigarette box by Sqn Ldr Des Browne in gratitude for the work Charles Bellamy did for the 93 Sqn Formation Aerobatic Team - 3Jun56. (Backlog 1Apr08) (Click to see.)
425	Thanks to Peter Bellamy added a photo of his parents -Sgt Charles A Bellamy, 93 Sqn and his wife at a Sergeants' Mess function - Dec55. (Backlog 1Apr08) (Click to see.)
424	Thanks to Peter Dale added some more details about his father Maurice Dale 2 Sqn. (Backlog 31Mar08) (Click to see.)
423	Thanks to Nathalie Hollingworth added photo of Sergeant Joseph Hollingworth and his wife Jean - About 1942?. (Backlog 30Mar08) (Click to see.)
422	Thanks to Maurice Parker added Visit May 2008 - Report on Visit to Brockzetel 8th May 2008. (Backlog 30Mar08) (Click to see.)
421	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Convoy getting ready to leave Brockzetel on the way to Wittmund. (Backlog 30Mar08) (Click to see.)
420	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Some things seem to have changed since our day. (Backlog 30Mar08) (Click to see.)
419	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of a Belgian Fairchild C-119 Packet at Sylt - Jan54. (Backlog 30Mar08) (Click to see.)
418	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of a Target Towing Tempest taken from the Aircrew Barrack Block at Sylt - Jan54. (Backlog 30Mar08) (Click to see.)
417	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the Aircrew Barrack Block at Sylt - Jan54. (Backlog 30Mar08) (Click to see.)
416	Thanks to RAF Museum added F540 Monthly Operational Report for March57 for 4 Sqn. Re-equipping with F.6, different mod states, Non-operational by 8th, Brian Iles dined out, operational again on 18th, to Leeuwarden for party. (Backlog 30Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 9th August 2008
415	Thanks to RAF Museum added the cover page of Pilots Notes for the Swift FR.5. (Backlog 30Mar08) (Click to see.)
414	Thanks to Mick Ryan added the last page containing CHECK LISTS on the back cover from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 30Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Friday 8th August 2008
413	Thanks to Mick Ryan added EMERGENCY DRILLS inside back cover from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 30Mar08) (Click to see.)
412	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Figure 3 Cockpit - Starboard side page 78 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11 and the last 5 jumps between the text and the picture. (Backlog 30Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 7th August 2008
411	Thanks to Bob Woodward added a photo of 118 Sqn Fassberg - Late 1952. Back Row L to R: Ron Hardy, Ken Jones, Henry Chambers, Bob Woodward, Mike Howard-Johnston (?), David Lockspeiser, Greg Allison. Front Row: Doug Durrent, George Aird, Dennis Yeardley, Arthur Asker, Jeff Jeffrey, Larry Lamb, Chris Clayton. (Backlog 28Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 6th August 2008
410	Thanks to Graham Ferguson we learnt the sad news about the death of his aunt Iris Bergh on 28Feb08 here in Sevenoaks. Iris was the wife of Olaf Bergh, CO of 93 Squadron when it disbanded in Dec 1960. Added some more details about Olaf to his entry. (Backlog 24Mar08) (Click to see.)
409	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Visit May 2008 - RAF roundel seen on the attic window of Block 40. Lt Col Linke jokingly said that this was the room of the last RAF airman at Jever. In actual fact the guess is that it is a 'left-behind' from some previous NATO squadron detachment. (Backlog 24Mar08) (Click to see.)
408	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo showing that Sylt is not so pleasant as in the Summer - January storms on Westerland Beach - Jan54. (Backlog 24Mar08) (Click to see.)
407	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Johnny Macknish on Westerland Beach - Jan54. (Backlog 24Mar08) (Click to see.)
406	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Small church outside Sylt camp - Jan54. (Backlog 24Mar08) (Click to see.)
405	Thanks to RAF Museum added F540 Monthly Operational Report for April57 for 4 Sqn. F6 trips for other Sqns, Ex Argus, F6 cleared air-ground, 8 F6 for fire power demo next month, cut-backs in Armed Forces announced, Ex Synthex Guest, Tiger Shaw at Met Brief to explain GCI problems, farewell to "The Abandoned Earl" CinC 2ATAF, new sqn duties, Fred Dawson adj, MT blitz by Stn Cdr. (Backlog 24Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 5th August 2008
404	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added page 3, the last page, of the Jever Wing Restricted Flying Routine - Winter 1959/60 from No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 24Mar08) (Click to see.)
403	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added page 2 of the Jever Wing Restricted Flying Routine - Winter 1959/60 from No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 24Mar08) (Click to see.)
402	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added page 1 of the Jever Wing Restricted Flying Routine - Winter 1959/60 from No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 24Mar08) (Click to see.)
401	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Figure 2 Cockpit - Forward View page 77 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11 and the next 49 jumps between the text and the picture. (Backlog 24Mar08) (Click to see.)
400	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Visit May 2008 - We were welcomed to the station by the Deputy OC of the GAF Regiment at Jever, who wished us all a pleasant visit. He apologized for not being able to stay longer but the preparations for an imminent detachment to Afghanistan prevented this. (Backlog 24Mar08) (Click to see.)
399	Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Marion and Brian Walker. Have we missed anybody out? Have you signed all cards? When first planning this trip, Brian suggested that we could present each of our hosts with a real hand made 'Thank You' cards which would be signed by us all. We found this to be an excellent idea and so Brian spent a great deal of time in designing and printing the cards. Fortunately for us, Brian is a Master Penman and an expert on Calligraphy so he had all the work, we only had to add a signature. Well done Brian. (Backlog 24Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Monday 4th August 2008
398	Thanks to Gerry Shipley added details of Bob Findlay, Met Off at Jever Nov58 to May60. (Backlog 22Mar08) (Click to see.)
397	Thanks to John Porter added photo of Unknown high jumper RAF Jever Station Sports Day - 1956. (Backlog 22Mar08) (Click to see.)
396	Thanks to John Porter added photo of RAF Jever Station Sports Day - 3,000m Steeplechase. (Backlog 22Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 3rd August 2008
395	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of 93 Sqn's Hangar 3. Vampire FB.5 WA375 T-Z arrived on the sqn Thu 28May53 and passed to 266 Sqn Thu 13May56. Vampire FB.5 WA191 T-G arrived on the Sqn Sat 14Oct50 and passed to 5 Sqn Mon 26Apr54. Jever - Autumn 1953. (Backlog 20Mar08) (Click to see.)
394	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Entrance to 93 Sqn's Hangar 3 Jever - Autumn 1953. (Backlog 20Mar08) (Click to see.)
393	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Anson Jever - Autumn 1953. (Backlog 20Mar08) (Click to see.)
392	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of 4 Sqn Vampires in front of Hangar 4 at Jever. (Backlog 20Mar08) (Click to see.)
391	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of 93 Sqn Vampires in front of Hangar 4 at Jever. Note the Meteor T.7 used for instrument ratings, dual checks and demos. (Backlog 20Mar08) (Click to see.)
390	Thanks to Tim McElhaw added report from 2nd TAF Flight Safety Magazine "Flight Comment" dated May 1957 giving details of Ginger Ratcliffe's Hunter F.6 engine failure and forced landing on the island of Boltrum off the north coast - 31May57. (Backlog 20Mar08) (Click to see.)
389	Thanks to RAF Museum added F540 Monthly Operational Report for May57 for 4 Sqn. Fire power demo for BBC TV, repatriation announced for those without cars, despondency, Ex Argus, Q Oswell burst tyre on take-off, Sqn Coke Fridge, Bugs Bendell arrived, sonic flt and dog fights banned, 4 Sqn won Wing Sports, Ex Guest, OC Flying Vic Woodward flying with sqn, Ex Kingpin, No AOC's inspection Anglo-German Open Day instead, new 2TAF Battle Flight arrangements, Ex Vigilant, deleted line about actual interception, farewell flypast for CinC, Ginger Ratcliffe compressor failure forced landed on Baltrum Island off North coast, photos, DFLS intercepted. (Backlog 20Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Friday 1st August 2008
388	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added Page 2 Local Flying Restrictions for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 20Mar08) (Click to see.)
387	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added Page 1 Local Flying Restrictions for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 20Mar08) (Click to see.)
386	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added divider for Part 6 Local Flying Restrictions Orders for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 20Mar08) (Click to see.)
385	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Figure 1 Cockpit - Port side page 76 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11 and the first 11 jumps between the text and the picture. (Backlog 20Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 31st July 2008
384	Thanks to Mike Fleet added the rest of the names to the photograph of the winning Jever Athletics Team 1957. (Backlog 20Mar08) (Click to see.)
383	Thanks to Anthony Hodge added the rest of the names to the photograph of 118 Sqn at Ibsley in WWII. (Backlog 19Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 30th July 2008
382	Thanks to Maurice Parker, our man in Schortens, he has sent me a marvellous package of reports and photographs filling in some blanks on the visit back to Jever in May 2008. I shall be adding the 70+ photos a few at a time during each item loading cycle. The first is an overall report on the visit to GAF Jever. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
381	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Plt Off. Black Hannah, 93 Sqn CO Sqn Ldr. Allen and Plt Off Ramsey inspecting a tree destroyed by a lightning strike in the woods around Jever airfield in August 1953 the month before deploying here for Exercise Grand Repulse. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
380	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Pilots' hovel on Exercise Grand Repulse when they deployed into the woods around Jever airfield in September 1953. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
379	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Johnny Macknish in front of one of the 93 Sqn workhorses that carried the Squadron around Germany during operational deployments. In this case it was only on Exercise Grand Repulse when they deployed into the woods around Jever airfield in September 1953. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
378	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Tommy Balfour sitting in the F700 tent wondering where all the aircraft documentation has gone on Exercise Grand Repulse when 93 Sqn deployed into the woods around Jever airfield in September 1953. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
377	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of the inside of 93 Sqn's mobile caravan Ops Room on Exercise Grand Repulse when they deployed into the woods around Jever airfield in September 1953. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
376	Thanks to RAF Museum added F540 Monthly Operational Report for Jun57 for 4 Sqn. Flypast Bruggen for incoming CinC Edwards-Jones, Queen's Birthday Parade, 1st Anglo-German week and Open Day, photos, Jever Church Service and parade, Tony Boyle led Prince Rupert School cadets, dined out Danny Daniels and Bill Blake at Haus de Getreuen, Dave Watt made Hon Member, 6 aircraft AOG, John Sutton led 6 aircraft to Middleton St George, 92 Sqn to Jever, telescramble Middleton. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 29th July 2008
375	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added more on SOPs for Air-to-ground training page 44 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
374	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Aie-to-ground training page 43 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
373	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Illustrations page 75 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
372	Thanks to Mick Ryan added more on flight planning data page 74 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
371	Thanks to Brian Redwood added photo of simulated explosion of Ground Attack target for Angle-German Open Day 21Jun57. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
370	Thanks to Brian Redwood added photo of No 111 Squadron Black Arrows flying for Angle-German Open Day 21Jun57. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
369	Thanks to Brian Redwood added photo of No 111 Squadron Black Arrows visiting for Angle-German Open Day 21Jun57. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
368	Thanks to Brian Redwood added photo of Canberra B(I)8 Visiting for Angle-German Open Day 21Jun57. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Monday 28th July 2008
367	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. I had failed to put this photograph up on the web site although I had prepared it. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
366	Thanks to Brian Redwood added photo of Javelin Visiting for Angle-German Open Day 21Jun57. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
365	Thanks to Brian Redwood added photo of Meteor 8 Visiting for Angle-German Open Day 21Jun57. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
364	Thanks to Brian Redwood added photo of 93 Sqn Hunter F.6 landing on the main runway - Summer 1957. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 27th July 2008
363	Thanks to Brian Redwood added photo of 93 Sqn Hunters in dispersal - 1957. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
362	Thanks to Brian Redwood added photo of 93 Sqn groundcrew servicing Taff Taylor's aircraft - 1957. L to R: Cpl ?, Slim Williams, armourer and Mick Brennan airframes. (Backlog 9Mar08) (Click to see.)
361	I would like to make a plug for the excellent aviation book shop in Tunbridge Wells. My wife has banned me from going there as I always spend too much money.! Fantastic collection of aviation literature from all periods, technical manuals as well. I can highly recommend it - just across the road from Tunbridge Wells main railway station. Thanks to Ray Deacon added information about the new book, which I had already bought in Tunbridge Wells, - The Hawker Hunter - A Complete Histiry by Tim McLellamd. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
360	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Kaiser Wilhelm Brücke in Wilhelmshaven - about Jul53. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
359	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Ornamental Fountain in Wilhelmshaven - about Jul53. Does anyone know where this is and if it is still there? (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
358	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Johnny Macknish looking as if he about to be crushed in front of one of the partly demolished Flak Towers/Air Raid Shelters Wilhelmshaven - about Jul53. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
357	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of a gun, presumably naval, Wilhelmshaven - about Jul53. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
356	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Attacking a Bomber page 42 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
355	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for HUNTER, 40,000 FEET EVASIVE EXERCISE page 41 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
354	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Cruise data - with drop tanks page 73 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
353	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Climb and Descent data - with drop tanks page 72 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 26th July 2008
352	Thanks to Joachim Linke our August 2006 visit made the Luftwaffe Web Site. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
351	Thanks to Angela Dankwardt added a translation of an article in another Friesland Newspaper covering our visit sent by Angela Dankwardt, Mayoress of Jever. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
350	I am sorry for the delay in putting these up but I thought I had mounted them on the web site. During an audit of the files for the index I discovered that I had never loaded them up on the site. Thanks to Angela Dankwardt added a translation of an article in Friesland Newspaper covering our visit. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Friday 25th July 2008
349	Thanks to Angela Dankwardt added a translation of the letter of thanks from Angela Dankwardt, Mayoress of Jever Town, after our visit in August 2006. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
348	Thanks to RAF Museum added F540 Monthly Operational Report for Jul57 for 4 Sqn. Bill Maish arr from 98 as PAI, Barry Dale and Don Riley joined from 98Sqn, Al Pollock joined from 26 Sqn at Oldenburg, flag towing Meteor borrowed from Sylt for APS work-up, Schillig Range between coast and islands used, Andy McNae and Paddy Hipperson joined from 98 Sqn, Ex Guest as bombers to Bruggen, Advance and Roiad Parties left for Sylt. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 24th July 2008
347	Thanks to the Dougie Adamson's records added the fact that the 1985 AGM was held in the Round Table, St Martin's Court, just North of Trafalgar Square and it was very crowded with the general public. Also provided information on the founding meeting at Jever. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
346	Thanks to the Daily Telegraph we have learnt of the sad passing of Hewitt Wilson, a very popular C of E Padre at RAF Jever from 1959 to 1961. Added a copy of his obituary under station personnel. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
345	Thanks to the Daily Telegraph we have learnt of the sad passing of Hewitt Wilson, a very popular C of E Padre at RAF Jever from 1959 to 1961. He married many of us and christened many of our children. He went on to be the longest serving RAF Chaplain-in-Chief. He is survived by his wife Joan with their three sons and two daughters. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
344	Thanks to Mark Fahey added details of his father Dennis Fahey now living just outside Auckland in New Zealand. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 22nd July 2008
343	Thanks to David Griffin added details of David;s new book giving incredible details about all Hunter serial numbers from 1951 to 2008. (Backlog 7Mar08) (Click to see.)
342	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added Patrick Shannon's name to the class photograph taken at the BFES Primaary School. (Backlog 29Feb08) (Click to see.)
341	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added Wendy Boothroyd's name to the class photograph taken at the BFES Primaary School. (Backlog 26Feb08) (Click to see.)
340	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Jever Schloss - Spring 1954. (Backlog 26Feb08) (Click to see.)
339	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of The old windmill in Jever town - July 1953. (Backlog 26Feb08) (Click to see.)
338	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Johnny Macknish with the Alsatians outside Block 163, Officers' junior quarters, at Jever in July 1953. It was not clear who owned these two dogs and their puppies which were very friendly and roaming loose about the camp. Unlikely to be Guard Dogs - anyone throw any light on it? (Backlog 26Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Monday 21st July 2008
337	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added Johnny Macknish to attendees for 2009 AGM at the RAF Club. (Backlog 26Feb08) (Click to see.)
336	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Alsatian puppies at Jever in July 1953. It was not clear who owned these two dogs and their puppies which were very friendly and roaming loose about the camp. Unlikely to be Guard Dogs - anyone throw any light on it? (Backlog 26Feb08) (Click to see.)
335	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Cine Quarters Briefing Guide page 40 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 26Feb08) (Click to see.)
334	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Missed approach procedure, Missed attack procedure and Emergencies page 39 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 26Feb08) (Click to see.)
333	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Cruise data - clean aircraft page 71 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 26Feb08) (Click to see.)
332	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Climb and Descent data page 70 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 26Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 20th July 2008
331	Thanks to Eric Pigdon who contributed a lengthy description of the post of Jever Steam Laundry Hon. Sec, I have carried out a complete audit of the files and produced a first cut at the definitive record of who did what and when. I would like your help to examine this and let me know of any incorrect dates or gaps. The explanation of what is shown is at the top of the page for Board Members Past which you reach by clicking on "Click to see". (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 19th July 2008
330	Thanks to Bill Sykes added copy of a letter from Air Vice Marshal Bill Sykes to Bob Holliday reporting that he had told Air Chief Marshal Ton Prickett that the Jever Steam Laundry AGMs were still being held at Dirty Dick's. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
329	Thanks to John Severne added copy of a letter from John Severne acknowledging receipt of Bob Holliday's calling notice for the 5Jan74 AGM. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
328	Thanks to Pat King added copy of a letter from Pat King placing an advert for the 1Jan66 AGM in the RAF News. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
327	Thanks to Robin Sandle added copy of a letter from Robin Sandle handing over the Secretary's job to Dave Watt and then in turn to Pete Hunwick. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
326	Thanks to Robin Sandle added copy of a letter from Robin Sandle to Barkers booking Dirty Dick's for 5Jan63 Annual General Meeting. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
325	Thanks to Curly Hirst added copy of Calling Notice for 27Dec58 Annual General Meeting. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Friday 18th July 2008
324	Thanks to Douggie Barr added copy of Calling Notice for 4Jan69 Annual General Meeting. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
323	Thanks to Pat King added copy of Calling Notice for 7Jan67 Annual General Meeting. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 17th July 2008
322	Thanks to Pat King added copy of Calling Notice for 1Jan66 Annual General Meeting and Report on AGM 2Jan65. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
321	Thanks to Pete Hunwick added copy of Calling Notice for 2Jan65 Annual General Meeting and Report on AGM 4Jan64. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 16th July 2008
320	Thanks to Robin Sandle added copy of Calling Notice for 5Jan63 Annual General Meeting. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
319	Thanks to Bebe Sharman added copy of Calling Notice for 7Jan61 & Minutes of Annual General Meeting 2Jan60. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Monday 14th July 2008
318	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Johnny Macknish and his room at Jever in July 1953. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
317	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Johnny Macknish relaxing in his room when he arrived at Jever in July 1953. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 13th July 2008
316	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added photo of Lincoln in which Johnny Macknish hitched a ride back to UK at the end of his tour in 2 ATAF - 24Aug55. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
315	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added the last picture taken at Jever by Johnny Macknish from his Meteor 8 - 93 Sqn's Vampire T.11 XD589 outside Station Flight - 23Aug55. XD589 arrived on 93 Sqn on Mon 27 Sep 1954 and left on Thu 22 Dec 1955. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
314	Thanks to RAF Museum added F540 Monthly Operational Report for Aug57 for 4 Sqn. To Sylt for APS, Problem with new type of flags folding, Chris Cross 44%, Bill Maish 56%, Tim McElhaw joined, Chappy Chapman dined out in Westerland, Sylt Open Day, Medium level average 22.1% new record for Hunters at Sylt, also 833 lowest stoppage rate, returned to Jever. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
313	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Approach problems, Attack formations, The Escape, Recovery, Fuel and Tactics page 38 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
312	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Formations to fly page 37 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
311	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Endurance and Flight planning data page 69 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
310	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Fuel consumption page 68 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 12th July 2008
309	Thanks to Werner Mueller added a link to his web site all about the history of Cologne/Butzweilerhof. (Backlog 23Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Friday 11th July 2008
308	Thanks to Mike Ahern added a request for help to contact old friends of his father Peter Ahern, of 1 Wing, 11 Air Formation Signals Unit, RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Feb08) (Click to see.)
307	Thanks to Richard Cleaver added a photo of BFES Primary School at RAF Jever Class 60-61 so guess it was taken about Jun61. Richard Cleaver is at the back next to the teacher. Can anyone supply anymore names? (Backlog 20Feb08) (Click to see.)
306	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of burnt out AVTAG Refuelling Tanker which exploded killing its driver at Sylt - Aug55. (Backlog 19Feb08) (Click to see.)
305	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of looking across the airfield at Sylt at the exploded AVTAG tanker burning - Aug55. (Backlog 19Feb08) (Click to see.)
304	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of Target Towing Meteor 8s at Sylt - Aug55. (Backlog 19Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 10th July 2008
303	Thanks to RAF Museum added F540 Monthly Operational Report for Sep57 for 4 Sqn. 4 tanks fitted, Brewer & Hunwick solo Hunter6, Oldenburg Farewell Ball, deployed under tents to Schleswigland for Ex Brown Jug, Farewell to John Sutton and Mitch Shearer, Wg flypast Aarhus, 12 Hunters flew back to Jever, Dave Ferguson abort TO for manual reversion. (Backlog 19Feb08) (Click to see.)
302	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Plotting the route, Hunter 6 and Selection of weapons page 36 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 19Feb08) (Click to see.)
301	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Low level sorties, Planning and The Attack page 35 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 19Feb08) (Click to see.)
300	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Pressure error corrections and Take-off distances page 67 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 19Feb08) (Click to see.)
299	Thanks to Mick Ryan added PART VI OPERATING DATA and Loading and G.G. data page 66 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 19Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 9th July 2008
298	Thanks to Dave Clark added photo of Cake celebrating No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary. 4May58. (Backlog 19Feb08) (Click to see.)
297	Thanks to Dave Clark added photo of obviously a wet day with the march past taking place in the Hangar on No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary Parade. 4May58. Led by Sqn Ldr Wade who is followed by Squadron Warrant Officer, Flt Sgt. Ernie Clark. (Backlog 18Feb08) (Click to see.)
296	Thanks to Dave Clark added photo of marching on No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary Parade. 4May58. Led by Sqn Ldr Wade who is followed by Squadron Warrant Officer, Flt Sgt. Ernie Clark. (Backlog 18Feb08) (Click to see.)
295	Thanks to Dave Clark added photo of No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary Parade. 4May58. (Backlog 18Feb08) (Click to see.)
294	Thanks to Dave Clark added photo of 2 Sqn Groundcrew - mid-1961. L to R: Sgt. Davey; F/S Barman; Sgt Parsons; Cpl Partridge at rear; Cpl Evans; SAC Scurlock; SAC Young; Cpl "Skinny" Baker at rear; SAC Petch; Sgt. Carley and Sgt Thompson. (Backlog 17Feb08) (Click to see.)
293	Thanks to Dave Clark added better photo of 2 Sqn aircrew. (Backlog 17Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 8th July 2008
292	Thanks to Dave Clark added details of his father's occupation of Married Quarter 32 Schumacher Strasse. (Backlog 17Feb08) (Click to see.)
291	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of Beach just off The Promenade, Westerland, Sylt - Jul55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
290	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of High Street, Westerland, Sylt - Jul55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
289	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of the Promenade looking North at Westerland, Sylt. Note the bandstand in the middle distance - Jul55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Monday 7th July 2008
288	Thanks to RAF Museum added F540 Monthly Operational Report for Oct57 for 4 Sqn. Ex Argus, Air-to-ground Nordhorn, 1st West German A/C seen, Jeff Jeffrey port brake failed, Tinkle Bell 1st Hunter solo, Andy McNae manual reversion. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
287	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Strike briefing guide page 34 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
286	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Low level navigation Groundspeed corrections, Unforeseen diversions, Feature tracking and Conclusions page 33 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 6th July 2008
285	Thanks to Mick Ryan added more on Hood jettisoning page 65 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
284	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Crash landing, Ditching and Hood jettisoning page 64 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
283	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of his gift on leaving 93 Squadron to go to Sylt for Meteor Target Towing, Johnny Macknish was presented, (as we all were) with this tankard engraved: Presented to Fg.Off. J E Macknish by the pilots of 93 Squadron Aug53 - May55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
282	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of The Prom, Westerland Sylt - Jul55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 5th July 2008
281	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of handsome Johnny Macknish, Westerland Sylt - Jul55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
280	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Tommy Bewick in front of a 3 Armoured Car Squadron Telephone Vehicle - End 52. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
279	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Tommy Bewick in front of a Humber Armoured Car - Early 53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
278	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Tommy Bewick and John Leyton on Exercise Coronet - Jul53 3 Armoured Car Squadron deployed in the woods down near the clutch airfields. The Jever Squadrons went to RAF Wahn. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
277	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of some 3 AC Sqn on the steps of München Gladbach HQ during Exercise Coronet - Jul53. L to R: John Blackburn, Johnny Leyton, Tommy Bewick, Harry Gallimore and Arthur Higham. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
276	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Jever Demob Party for Tommy Bewick - Oct53. L to R: Unknown, Johnny Blackburn, Unknown foreground, Unknown, Pete Abbs, Unknown, Sgt McDougal in chair, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
275	Thanks to RAF Museum added F540 Monthly Operational Report for Nov57 for 4 Sqn. Ex Amulet, Flying Battle Flight introduced, New Hunter Flight Simulator, Roy Cope-Lewis arrived. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Friday 4th July 2008
274	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Low level navigation technique page 32 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
273	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs for Review of sortie page 31 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
272	Thanks to Mick Ryan added more on Abandoning the aircraft page 63 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
271	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Bomb and drop tank jettisoning, Flapless landing, G.G.S. emergency lowering and Abandoning the aircraft page 62 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
270	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of RAF Armament Practice Station Sylt - Jul55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
269	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of centre of Sylt Island with the railway causeway going off to the left and the airfield in the centre. In the distance can be seen the islands in the inland sea of Fohr and Amrum - Jul55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
268	Thanks to Ken Senar added more information about ATC Tower at Sylt. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
267	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of North end of Sylt Island at List taken from a Meteor 8 looking in towards the mainland - Jul55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
266	Thanks to David Cobbold added a photo of Wittmundhaven Visit May 2008 - Celia Cobbold admiring the subject of the Richthofen Museum. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 3rd July 2008
265	Thanks to David Cobbold added a photo of Wittmundhaven Visit May 2008 - Richthofen Museum - Celia Cobbold, Tom Sharratt and Maurice Gavan enjoying the displays. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
264	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of 3 Armoured Car Squadron on their first arrival at RAF Jever, parked on the Parade Ground, after a gruelling 12 hour drive from Lüneberg where they had been formed initially - 8May1952. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
263	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Tommy Bewick on Exercise Coronet - Jul53. 3 Armoured Car Squadron deployed in the woods down near the clutch airfields. The Jever Squadrons went to RAF Wahn. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
262	Visited RAF Museum and photographed 13 months of 4 Sqn F540s. I would like some help with this chore. Simple non-flash, digital photos at either Hendon or Kew. Any volunteers please call me 01732-743745. Thanks to RAF Museum added F540 Monthly Operational Report for Dec57 for 4 Sqn. Air-to-ground, Paddy Hipperson broke arm, Anglo-German St. Nicholas party, Hamburg rugby, snow ploughing, Pirates at Children's Christmas Party, Cine work-ups ready for Sylt. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 2nd July 2008
261	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Planning and Sequence of flight planning page 30 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
260	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Low Level Navigation with Relation to Ground Attack, Introduction, Reasons for operational low flying and Problems of low level navigation page 29 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
259	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Action in the event of fire and Undercarriage and flaps emergency operation page 61 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
258	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Relighting and Failure to relight page 60 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
257	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of John Leyton on Exercise Coronet - Jul53. 3 Armoured Car Squadron deployed in the woods down near the clutch airfields. The Jever Squadrons went to RAF Wahn. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
256	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of Meteor 8 from Target Towing Squadron at RAF Sylt - May55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
255	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of Officers' Mess RAF Sylt - May55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
254	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of Kampen on the Island of Sylt - May55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Monday 30th June 2008
253	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of Johnny Macknish at Wangerooge, Whitsun 29May55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
252	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of Air Traffic Control Tower at Sylt - May55. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
251	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Barrack Block 40, home of 3 Armoured Car Squadron airmen- Jever Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
250	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of John, Tom and Harry outside Barrack Block - Jever Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 29th June 2008
249	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Queen's Coronation Parade at Jever. No 3 Armoured Car Squadron march off - 2Jun53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
248	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Queen's Coronation Parade at Jever. Guns of the 30th Light Anti-Aircraft Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment firing the Royal Salute, on parade - 2Jun53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
247	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Queen's Coronation Parade at Jever. Guns of the 30th Light Anti-Aircraft Squadron, Royal Air Force Regiment on parade - 2Jun53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
246	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Queen's Coronation Parade at Jever. Guns of the 33rd Light Anti-Aircraft Squadron, Royal Air Force Regiment on parade - 2Jun53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
245	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Queen's Coronation Parade at Jever. No 3 Armoured Car Squadron Drive past with Humber Armoured Cars -2Jun53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
244	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Review of the sortie and Conclusion page 28 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
243	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs HIGH LEVEL NAVIGATION, Introduction and Planning page 27 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
242	Thanks to Mick Ryan added EMERGENCY HANDLING and Engine failure in flight page 59 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 28th June 2008
241	Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued Stopping the engine page 58 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
240	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of Taffy Morris painting his bedside locker in 118 Sqn accommodation - 1954.nbsp; (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
239	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of bedside locker in 118 Sqn accommodation - 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
238	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of 118 Sqn Venoms from Squadron Christmas Card - 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
237	Thanks to Bill Taylor added his book "Royal Air Force Germany since 1945" to the list of recommended Books and Films. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
236	Thanks to Bill Taylor added an excellent description of Exercise Battle Royal in 1954 from his book "Royal Air Force Germany since 1945". (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Friday 27th June 2008
235	Thanks to Bill Taylor added an excellent description of Exercise Coronet in 1953 from his book "Royal Air Force Germany since 1945". (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
234	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of a postcard of Wahn presumably purchased during a 118 Squadron detachment to Wahn - probably for Exercise Battle Royal held from 22-28th September 1954. It is interesting that the 4 Sqn photograph taken the year before on Exercise Coronet claims to be on the top of the civilian airport building, which is presumably the one on the lower left. It looks as though there is seating on its roof. However, the picture appears to have been taken in the restaurant on the lower right. (Click to compare) Thanks to research by Norman Giffin, the Comet in the top picture is the first civilian jet transport to land at Wahn, now Cologne/Bonn international airport. It is interesting that it is a BOAC Comet and not BEA. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
233	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of 118 Squadron convoy on the road to Gutersloh - 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
232	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of British Forces Network Bulletin dated 19Sep54 reporting on the up and coming Exercise Battle Royal and a broadcast programme set in the future - 1971!- when they forecasted that man will be able to cruise in space. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
231	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of post card from Sylt advertising "Bare Arsed Abyssinia Beach" - 1954. The notice in the corner has a remarkable resemblance to a certain item that appeared in 4 Squadron's coffee bar in about 1953 - perhaps this is a replacement? (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 26th June 2008
230	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of show in Fassberg Station Theatre Sunday 22nd August 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
229	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of Other Ranks Mess ready for Christmas Dec 53 - Fassberg. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
228	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of indoor Bathing Pool at Nordeney - Aug53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
227	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of the Boys and the local girls at Nordeney - Aug53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
226	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Harbour at Nordeney on the Friesland Islands - Aug53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
225	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs points to note in operation and Limitations of equipment page 26 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
224	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Zero reader presentation, Operation, Relationship between needle sweep and angle off and Example page 25 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
223	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Instrument approach, Checks after landing and Stopping the engine page 57 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 25th June 2008
222	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Going round again page 56 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
221	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of Dinger Bell walking past the Sergeants' Mess at Fassberg - 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
220	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of 118 Sqn at Gutersloh - about 1954. L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Sgt Mack, Pompey Banting, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown. In the background Vampire FB.5 WA306 which belonged to 118 Sqn until Jun54 when the last Vampire was replaced by the Venom FB.1. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
219	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of Chic Prigmore at Fassberg - about 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
218	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of 118 Sqn Armourers hard at work on a Venom FB.1 at Fassberg - about 1954. Can anyone recognise names? (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
217	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of 118 Sqn Armourers on NAAFI break at Fassberg - about 1954. Can anyone recognise names? (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
216	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of 118 Sqn Vampire T.11 Trainer used for instrument ratings and QFI checks as there was no 2-seat Venom - at Fassberg - about 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
215	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of Armoury wagon in front of 118 Sqn Venoms at Fassberg - about 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 24th June 2008
214	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Nordeney Beach on the Friesland Islands - Aug53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
213	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of No 3 Armoured Car Squadron 15 cwt Bedford Truck Jever - Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
212	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Geordie on the Driving Course at Horumersiel near Jever - Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
211	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Green Salad page 24 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
210	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Broadcast Control Some operating hints page 23 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
209	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Approach and landing page 55 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
208	Thanks to Mick Ryan added CIRCUIT PROCEDURE AND LANDING, Circuit procedure page 54 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
207	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of Fassberg NAAFI - about 1954. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
206	Thanks to Matthias Blaul added a photo of a Tornado taxying out at Jever - 25Oct05. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
205	Thanks to Eric Pigdon who reports a clip from today's breaking Financial News. Can our shareholders make any claims on the grounds that the water rights are ours? (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
204	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Harbour at Horumersiel near Jever - Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
203	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Strand Hotel Horumersiel near Jever - Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
202	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Corporal Paddy McGee at the entrance to the Barrack Block Jever - about Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
201	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Duty Driver 3 Armoured Car Squadron Jever - Jul53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Monday 23rd June 2008
200	Thanks to Ron Gray added the Video showing the last clip G014 from Ron Gray's film. This clip was filmed during a 4 Squadron Sylt detachment in the extremely hard winter during January 1955. It begins with shots of the Sylt Officers' Mess in the snow and then shows Tony Pearce, Bill Blake and Bob Smith walking on the sea which was frozen solid as it was so cold. Then there is a shot of Bob Smith with a camera and shows the fishing boats frozen into the sea ice. A shot follows that shows that Bill Blake was anything but sure-footed - similarly Tony Pearce. After more shots of the boats, Ron Gray, Tony Pearce and Bill Blake are seen returning to the Mess in their smart winter issue white half duffle coats. These had to be quickly withdrawn as the officers' ladies stole them for their own use! [Backlog up to 12Feb08.] (Click to see.)
199	Thanks to Mick Ryan added the obituary for Dr David Annal who designed this web site and found a home for it. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 22nd June 2008
198	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Broadcast Control Recommended procedures and Selection of fixing aids page 22 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
197	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs continuing on Broadcast Control page 21 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
196	Thanks to Mick Ryan added High-speed flying and Aerobatics page 53 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
195	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Spinning page 52 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 21st June 2008
194	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of Christmas 1953, Bar Staff L to R: Arthur Farnie, Albert Short, T F C Hobbs and Dinger Bell. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Friday 20th June 2008
193	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo taken Christmas 1953, Lofty Freeman and Bob Newton with a "borrowed" sign. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
192	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of a Subscription Card to the 118 Squadron "Globetrotters" Club at Fassberg. Dinger Bell believes that this was closed before he arrived at Fassberg in May53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
191	Thanks to Johnny Macknish added more information about Liselotte Folken. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
190	Thanks to Ken Senar added his report in February 2008 that he had recently watched a video about the new German experimental mag-lev trains at the old Meppen Range. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
189	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Eddie and Johnny in front of a 3 Armoured Car Squadron Humber Armoured Car Jever - Jun53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
188	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Geoff and Harry in front of a 3 Armoured Car Squadron Humber Armoured Car Jever - Jun53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
187	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of Thomas Bewick undergoing driving instruction on a 3 Armoured Car Squadron Humber Armoured Car Jever - May53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
186	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of 3 Armoured Car Squadron motorcycles Jever - May53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 19th June 2008
185	Thanks to Ron Gray added the Video showing G013 clip from Ron Gray's film. This clip was taken back at Jever in Mid-54. The CO's flashes having been added to the Sabre F.4, required Bob Molden to be stuffed down the intake by his colleagues. These include Les Swart, Brian Watson, Alan Armitage, Pete Langstone, Norman Giffin, Fred Maycock, Les Bradley and Bert Sanders. [Backlog up to 12Feb08.] (Click to see.)
184	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs on Broadcast Control, How is it done? Also, Form of broadcast page 20 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
183	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs continued considerations when flying an H.S.I. exercise page 19 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
182	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added explanation of the change of title from No 3 Armoured Car Squadron to No 3 Field Squadron, RAF Regiment during their time at RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Friday 13th June 2008
181	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Flying in conditions of severe turbulence, Pre-stall, spinning and aerobatic checks and Stalling page 51 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
180	Thanks to Mick Ryan added HANDLING IN FLIGHT, Climbing, General flying and Flying at reduced airspeed page 50 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
179	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of what Brian Walker says may be of interest to those who, like him, experienced this awful stuff. He remembers that day well coming out of that chamber into sunshine coughing badly and with streaming eyes and nose. Not something to be repeated if it could be helped! - 11Jun58. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
178	Thanks to Dinger Bell added photo of 118 Squadron on the road to Gutersloh 1954. L to R: Tony Pitcher, Armoury Sergeant T F C Jack Hobbs, Vic Marsh, Pompey Banting, Dinger Bell, Brian Webber, Unknown armourer and G B Chard. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
177	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Part of the outdoor exhibition at the Wilhelmshaven Maritime Museum. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
176	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - The historic Brauereigastatte, also known as the "Haus der Getreuen", in the old town. A similar B&W shot of the same building on page 70 of the 1985 BBC Radio and Television German course for beginners 'Deutsch Direkt!' shows the same three trees in front, the brewery of course in the left background, but minus the low wall and railed outside eating area as seen in this latest shot. That's obviously been added later and there was no one-way arrow sign back then. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
175	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - One of the Jever Night Watchmen calling in at the Friesische Bistro on his evening patrol around the town. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 11th June 2008
174	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of dispatch rider Taff Davies Jever - May53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
173	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of dispatch Riders L to R: Taff Davies, Stan, Johnny and Mac Jever - May53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
172	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of dispatch Riders L to R: Mac, Thomas Bewick, Johnny and Stan on their Triumph Twins Jever - May53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
171	Thanks to Thomas Bewick added a photo of a dispatch Rider Thomas Bewick on his Triumph Twin (TRW) Jever - May53. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
170	Thanks to Ron Gray added the Video showing G012 clip from Ron Gray's film. This clip was taken back at Jever in Mid-54. It shows a visiting Airspeed Oxford . This must be a rare piece of film. The ground crew are seen cranking up the engines, the pilot will have set the throttles and is pressing the booster coil buttons. [Backlog up to 12Feb08.] (Click to see.)
169	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Current codewords in use and Considerations when flying an H.S.I. exercise page 18 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 10th June 2008
168	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Sighting and The Attack page 17 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
167	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Take-off page 49 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
166	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Taxying and Checks before take-off page 48 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
165	Thanks to Thomas Bewick, who has sent me a marvellous collection of photographs of his time at Jever on 3 Armoured Car Squadron RAF Regiment, added a Group Photograph of 3 Armoured Car Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment - about 1952. Thomas Bewick 2nd from right in 7th (back) row.. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Monday 9th June 2008
164	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Example of a RAF Form856 Record of Service (Page 10) for Chief Technician Frank Gledhill on final discharge from the RAF on 19th July 1966. Note he had previous service during WWII. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
163	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Example of a RAF Form856 Record of Service (Page 8) for Chief Technician Frank Gledhill on final discharge from the RAF on 19th July 1966. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
162	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Example of a RAF Form856 Record of Service (Page 6) for Chief Technician Frank Gledhill on final discharge from the RAF on 19th July 1966. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
161	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Example of a RAF Form856 Record of Service (Page 4) for Chief Technician Frank Gledhill on final discharge from the RAF on 19th July 1966. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
160	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Example of a RAF Form856 Record of Service (Page 2) for Chief Technician Frank Gledhill on final discharge from the RAF on 19th July 1966. Note the "Exemplary" conduct. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 8th June 2008
159	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Example of a RAF Form856 Record of Service (Page 1) for Chief Technician Frank Gledhill on final discharge from the RAF on 19th July 1966. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
158	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Letter of congratulations for Chief Technician Frank Gledhill receiving a C-in-C's Commendation. Sent by AOC 22 Grp AVM Case - 1Jan66. (Backlog 12Feb08) (Click to see.)
157	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Cinderella at the Malcolm Club - about Dec 1960. L to R: Margaret Gledhill Prince Charming holding hands with Agnes Shannon Cinderella and Unknown Fairy Godmother. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
156	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of a different Sergeants' Mess Dance. Left Frank Gledhill, Jean Boothroyd and Ann Gledhill. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
155	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of those popular "T Kay Sisters" at a Malcolm Club Review about 1960. Left Frank Gledhill and Cpl Terry Booth. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
154	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Another shot of the "T Kay Sisters" at a Malcolm Club Review about 1960. Left Frank Gledhill and Cpl Terry Booth. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
153	Thanks to Ron Gray added the Video showing G011 clip from Ron Gray's film. This clip was also taken from the rear ramp of a USAF C-117. The clip shows the Handley Page Victor. This would be one of the prototypes. It first flew 24th December 1952, following which they had tailplane flutter (and total failure) to overcome, and the first production B.1 did not make its first flight until 1st February 1956. [Backlog up to 25Jan08.] (Click to see.)
152	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs High Speed Interceptions page 16 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
151	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs continued Bomber Interceptions page 15 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
150	Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued Starting the engine and Checks after starting page 47 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 7th June 2008
149	Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued Cockpit checks and Starting the engine page 46 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
148	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of another scene from Jever Amateur Theatre Club production of Harvey - 20Mar61. L to R: Frank Gledhill as Martin Wilson, Pete Arthur as Lyman Sanderson M.D. and Valerie Ayling as Ruth Kelly. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
147	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Cinderella at the Malcolm Club - about Dec 1960. L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Frank Gledhill, Unknown at back, Margaret Gledhill Prince Charming holding hands with Agnes Shannon Cinderella, Unknown, Cpl Terry Noble as Ugly Sister, Unknown and Unknown. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
146	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Sergeants' Mess New Years Eve Dance - 0005 am 1Jan1961. Frank Gledhill 2nd from right and Ann Gledhill 3rd from right. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
145	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of eating out at the Malcolm Club. L to R: Unknown Lady, Margaret Gledhill, Frank Gledhill, Ann Gledhill, Corporal Lockie, Unknown Lady, Unknown. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
144	Thanks to Ron Gray added the Video showing G010 clip from Ron Gray's film. This clip was taken from the rear ramp of a USAF C-117. The clip shows the Bristol Britannia, "The Whispering Giant". Prototype first flew August 1952. Problems with engine icing. Into service with BOAC February 1967. [Backlog up to 25Jan08.] (Click to see.)
	Friday 6th June 2008
143	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Bomber Interceptions, The Interception and The Attack page 14 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 5th June 2008
142	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Bomber Interceptions, The Problems Involved and Rapid Reaction Time page 13 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 4th June 2008
141	Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued Cockpit checks page 45 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
140	Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued Cockpit checks page 44 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
139	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - GAF Fire Engines taken from the Control Tower. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
138	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Lockheed F-104 Starfighter in JBG-51 colours. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
137	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Very pleased to see the RAF Jever squadron badges which we presented to GAF Wittmundhaven in August 2006, was on display in the Richthofen Museum. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
136	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - The approach entrance into Brockzetel. The guardroom on the right, which wasn't there in 1956, was where passports were handed in, ID badges given out and cameras and mobile phones left behind. Remarkably, the 'hole' itself was as strikingly familiar on the morning of the 8th May 2008 as it was back in 1958. Although several internal changes had been made and technology had obviously advanced a few light years, there was still an uncanny feeling within those of 101 SU that we could have virtually sat down and carried on with our work from where we left off fifty years ago. Very emotional. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
135	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Where it all started - the main gate at GAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
134	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Sergeants' Mess Party - 1959. L to R: Unknown Lady, Frank Gledhill, Unknown Lady, Unknown Lady, Unknown, Mrs Dudley, Ann Gledhill and Flt Sgt Dudley. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
133	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Sergeants' Mess dance - Oct60. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
132	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of the cast of Jever Amateur Theatre Club production of Harvey - 20Mar61. L to R back row: Frank Gledhill as Martin Wilson, Daphne Hedges as Vita Louise Simmons, David Eastwood as Judge Omar Gaffney, Vic Azzaro as Elwood P. Dowd, Gladys Watson as Mrs Ethel Chauvenet, Peter Angell as E. J. Lohgren, Peggy Bolt as Myrtle May Simmons, Valerie Ayling as Ruth Kelly. Front row: Pete Arthur as Lyman Sanderson M.D., Eileen Bradley as Miss Johnson, Mike Liddiard as William R. Chumley M.D. and, not shown, Bette Green as Betty Chumney. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 3rd June 2008
131	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of the "T Kay Sisters" at a Malcolm Club Review about 1960. Left Frank Gledhill and Cpl Terry Booth. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Monday 2nd June 2008
130	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Ladies Club meal about 1960. Left Ann Gledhill and opposite on the end of the table Jean Boothroyd. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
129	Thanks to Ron Gray added the Video showing G009 clip from Ron Gray's film. This clip was taken from the rear ramp of a USAF C-117. Dave Clayton was flying as co-pilot and Ron filmed this sitting between the tri-pod legs of the Movietone film crew. This is the Private Venture, single-seat, proto-type Folland Gnat. It first flew on 18Jul55. Six similar aircraft were built and evaluated by the RAF for the fighter role, but this variant was not adopted. [Backlog up to 25Jan08.] (Click to see.)
128	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Video showing second clip from Lt Col Joachim Linke's film. This clip shows a Douglas A-4 Skyhawk taking off at GAF Wittmundhaven to act as a target towing aircraft for Phantom gunnery training over the North Sea during the visit of ex-members of 101 SU on 7th May 2008. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
127	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Video showing first clip from Lt Col Joachim Linke's film. This clip shows a Phantom from JBG-51 Richthofen Fighter Bomber Group taxying out at GAF Wittmundhaven during the visit of ex-members of 101 SU on 7th May 2008. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
126	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Phantom just airborne at Wittmundhaven. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
125	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Phantom taking off at Wittmundhaven. Note the wind mills in the background - they could quite spoil you're day if you are trying a low level circuit! (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
124	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Phantom taxying with the hoods open at Wittmundhaven. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
123	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Phantom landing at Wittmundhaven. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
122	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Phantom taking off escorted by the tug aircraft which tows a firing banner for shooting practice out over the North Sea. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
121	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Col Joachim Linke, our genial host, sneaking a picture of the visitors at the Control Tower. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
120	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - View from control tower of the hangers at Wittmundhaven. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
119	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Visitors watching the GAF Air Traffic Controllers. L to R: Tom Sharratt, David Cobbold, Celia Cobbold and Maurice Gavan. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 1st June 2008
118	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - David Cobbold on the steps taking his turn to examine the cockpit of the Messerschmitt Bf 109. Also waiting L to R: Tom Sharratt, Brian Walker, Marion Walker, Maurice Parker and Lori Parker. Behind is the McDonnell F-4 Phantom. These four aircraft represent the aircraft that JBG-51 Richthofen Wing used from WWII Bf 109, through F-104, Sabre 6 and now the F-4 Phantom. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
117	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Side view of Lockheed F-104 Starfighter in JBG-51 colours. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
116	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - North American Sabre 6 red nose of JBG-51 Richthofen Fighter Bomber Wing. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
115	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Messerschmitt Bf 109 with a North American Sabre 6 beyond and a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom at the end. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
114	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Head on view of Messerschmitt Bf 109 with a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter on the left and a North American Sabre 6 on the right. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
113	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - The group were shown a collection of real aircraft which we were not able to see during our visit in 2006. Maurice Gavan, on the left, and Gunter Kipp examine a Messerschmitt 109. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
112	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Brian Walker, the trip instigator, in the museum. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
111	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Brian Walker found his old room in Block 40, now a laundry store room so unfortunately no entry was possible! No terra cotta carving on this door architrave, but others were found elsewhere in the building. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
110	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Gunter Kipp in the museum. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 31st May 2008
109	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Baron von Gavan leaps sprightly into his Fokker Tri-plane. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
108	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Marion Walker standing by Baron von Richthofen's Fokker Tri-plane. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
107	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Model of the new EuroFighter. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
106	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Model of the McDonnell Phantom the current aircraft on Fighter Bomber Wing 31 Richthofen. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
105	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - The new EuroFighter with Celia Cobbold in the background. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
104	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Lori Parker in the museum. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
103	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - David Cobbold in the museum. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
102	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - As we found during our visit in 2006, there is a marvellous museum next door to the briefing room. L to R: David Cobbold, Gunter Kipp, Maurice Gavan, Brian Walker. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
101	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Also ready for the brief in the conference room. L to R: Tom Sharratt, Maurice Gavan, Marion and Brian Walker, David Cobbold. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
100	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Also ready for the brief in the conference room L to R: Brian Walker, David and Celia Cobbold. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
99	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Thursday 8th May 2008 Afternoon - Preparing for a brief in the conference room at GAF Wittmundhaven domestic site. L to R: Gunter Kipp, Lori Parker and Maurice Parker. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
98	Thanks to Lt Coil Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Thursday 8th May 2008 - Aerial view of the GAF Brockzetel site. For obvious reasons photography was not allowed but nothing else was spared. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Friday 30th May 2008
97	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Brian Walker found his old room in Block 40, now a laundry store room so unfortunately no entry was possible! No terra cotta carving on this door architrave, but others were found elsewhere in the building. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
96	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Group photograph outside the right wing door of Block 40. L to R: Gunter Kipp, Tom Sharratt, Lt Col Joachim Linke, David Cobbold, Brian Walker, Maurice Gavan and Maurice Parker. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
95	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Celia Cobbold, Marion Walker and Lori Parker enjoying the wonderful weather we had during our visit. The inner security fence and the west end of the runway can be seen in the background. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
94	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Maurice Gavan and Gunther Kipp in front of the Engine Test Bay. Maybe Maurice is explaining to Gunther 'how it all was back then'. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
93	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Tom Sharratt looking along the runway to see if he can make out Block 40 in the distance. Lori Parker pointing to the east end of the runway and explaining to Marion Walker that her Nordic Walking track runs along the outside of the perimeter fence. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
92	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Maurice Parker, David and Celia Cobbold looking across the runway to Hanger 3 with the new ATC tower on the right. Hanger 4 can be seen in the centre of the picture. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 29th May 2008
91	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - After lunch the group was taken back to their old barrack block - Block 40. This is a view of the left wing of Block 40. The number 40 is clearly visible to the right of the external door. Brian Walker's old Room 3 was the second window from the left on the ground floor. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 27th May 2008
90	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - On the tour of the airfield were seen many Hardened Aircraft Shelters (HAS) which were not there in our day. One of them is already a "listed building"! (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
89	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - The group watching the lifting operation. L to R: Lori Parker, 2 exercise officers, Marion Walker, Maurice Gavan, Tom Sharratt, unknown at back and David Cobbold. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
88	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - It looks as though they were using a Phantom from the MU which has its undercarriage retracted. The piles of air bags are obviously controlled for inflation from the two yellow stands. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
87	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - While touring the airfield the group came upon some airmen from Wittmundhaven who were visiting Jever for training on aircraft recovery. This involved inflatable bags used as lifting gear. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
86	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Group photograph in front of the "very little bus" before leaving for the tour of Jever airfield. L to R: Maurice Parker, Gunter Kipp, Tom Sharratt, Brian Walker, David Cobbold and Maurice Gavan. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
85	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Group photograph inside the entrance of the Sergeants' Mess before boarding Lt Col Linke's "very little bus" that transported us on the extensive tour of Jever airfield. L to R: Maurice Parker, Gunter Kipp, Brian Walker, Tom Sharratt, Lt Col Joachim Linke, W/O Dirk Jacob, Maurice Gavan, Celia Cobbold and David Cobbold. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
84	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Wall display of plaques and photographs inside the entrance to the Sergeants' Mess where we had the first Welcoming presentation by Lt Col Linke who had kindly put together a very interesting power point presentation outlining the history of Jever airfield. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
83	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - The Main Square in Jever town - now largely pedestrianised. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Monday 26th May 2008
82	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - The Phantom Maintenance Unit carries out "in depth" servicing for the GAF Phantom units. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
81	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - After visiting Block 40 they were taken across the airfield to Hangar 4 which is now a Phantom Maintenance Unit. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
80	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Brian Walker, the instigator and inspiration for this visit. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
79	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Block 40 terracotta figures. According to George Engelfield-Bishop, these barrack blocks were built in 1936 as an old peoples home. They still had the alarm and call systems in the rooms and corridors in those days. George understands that this was a cover for their real future use as military accommodation during the Luftwaffe re-armament just before WWII. H block 40 had wonderful bas-reliefs, in, he thinks terracotta, surrounding the door way of each room showing scenes of the German army in action. He was taken in to see them and always wanted to go back and take some pictures but whoever it was living in that block at that time seemed an unfriendly bunch so he never did. We had hoped to get some photographs during our visit in August 2006 but we found that the Blocks had been renovated and could not find the decorations. Now we have some pictures! (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
78	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - After lunch, as all the visitors from UK served in 101 Signals Unit, they were shown their old Barrack Block at Jever - Block 40. L to R in the foreground is Marion Walker back, David Cobbold explaining and Lori Parker. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
77	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Lunch in the All Ranks Mess at GAF Jever. L to R left side: Tom Sharratt, Lori Parker, Brian Walker, Marion Walker. Right side: Gunter Kipp, Maurice Parker, David Cobbold, Celia Cobbold, Maurice Gavan. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
76	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Warrant Officer Dirk Jacob leading the way to lunch in the All Ranks Mess at GAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
75	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Wing tip of a Tornado being taken apart at the Dismantling and Recovery Unit. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
74	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Tornado being taken apart at the Dismantling and Recovery Unit. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
73	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Tornado Dismantling and Recovery Unit. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
72	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - First visit at GAF Jever was to the Tornado Dismantling and Recovery Unit. This is a Tornado swing-wing swivel hinge made of very valuable metal that is one of the many valuable spares that are recovered before the Tornado is scrapped. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
71	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Warrant Officer Dirk Jacob escorting on the GAF luxury coach used for the tour of the station. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
70	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - At the welcoming brief. L to R: Maurice Parker, Lori Parker, Lt Col Joachim Linke, Maurice Gavan and Celia Cobbold. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
69	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Visit May 2008 - Warrant Officer Dirk Jacob at the welcoming brief. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
68	Thanks to Lt Col Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Preparing for the welcoming brief by Lt Col Joachim Linke on the first day of the visit Wednesday 7th May 2008. L to R: Maurice Parker, Maurice Gavan, Celia Cobbold and Lori Parker. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 25th May 2008
67	Thanks to Lt Col Jaochim Linke added photo of Visit May 2008 - Getting settled with some refreshments in the Sergeant's Mess for the welcoming brief by Lt Col Joachim Linke on the first day of the visit Wednesday 7th May 2008. L to R: Maurice Gavan Celia Cobbold, Lori Parker, David Cobbold, Marion Walker and Gunter Kipp. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
66	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Supper at the Friesische Brasserie. L to R: Brian Walker, Lori Parker, Maurice Parker, Celia Cobbold and David Cobbold. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
65	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - David Cobbold - at the Friesische Brasserie. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
64	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Maurice Parker - at the Friesische Brasserie where the Jever Nine (minus two due to travel problems) arranged to meet on the evening prior to Wednesday's visit to Jever camp. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
63	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Jever Brewery Museum sign. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
62	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Jever main square. Most of the visitors stayed in Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
61	Thanks to Brian Walker added photo of Visit May 2008 - Jever downtown old square. Most of the visitors stayed in Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 24th May 2008
60	Thanks to Al Pollock learnt the sad news of the passing of Tony Boyle. He died of an instant heart attack when working at his computer on the 16^th May 2008. Penny Lang is Tony's younger & only sister and she has told us that the funeral will be at 12 noon on 28 May, at St Mary Magdalen in Bridgnorth followed by a reception at Tony's house. Then cremation at Stourbridge at 4.10 for anyone who'd like to be there. Family flowers only. Donations to the Prince's Trust, c/o 4 Underhill Street, Bridgnorth WV16 4BB. Tony had been doing some very valuable historical work for some years writing up some of the special operations in Middle East but understand that this was nearly completed and will be safeguarded OK for the archive. Al requests that if you have any memories of Tony then please pass them to Penny (Penny Lang [E-mail: penny.lang@virgin.net ), or via Al if necessary, so that she can relay them to the rest of his family and other relations. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Friday 23rd May 2008
59	Apologies for the lack of activity but I have only just returned from my business trips. Thanks to Wilf Crutchley, who must be a glutton for punishment, I have added on the Home page notice of another 118 Sqn Reunion coming up in 8/9May09 which I am sure will be just as good as the one he organised so successfully in September 2006. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 18th May 2008
58	Thanks to Lt Col Joachim Linke added first 3 photos of the visit to GAF Jever, Brockzetel and GAF Wittmundhaven on 6th and 7th May 2008. My apologies for taking so long to put them up but I have been away on business for two weeks. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 11th May 2008
57	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Principles of defence continued page 12 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 10th May 2008
56	Thanks to John Bickerstaff learnt the sad news of the passing of Dr David Annal who was the designer of this web site. After a long battle with cancer. His funeral will be at the South London Crematorium on Friday 16th May at 1430 hrs. David was a long time friend of the web master Mick Ryan and he not only designed the Jever Steam Laundry web site but also trained Mick on how to continue to build the site, until it now has over 4,300 pages and 90+ video clips. For this work he was awarded the Golden Share in 2006. He will be sorely missed - not only on this site but on his own web site www.tessellations.org. (Backlog 25Jan08) Click to see.)
	Sunday 4th May 2008
55	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Two attacked by four, The circle of joy and Principles of defence page 11 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
54	Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued Cockpit checks page 43 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
53	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Cockpit checks page 42 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
52	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Frank Gledhill and daughter Margaret on the Swing Bridge in Groningen - Feb60. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
51	Thanks to Carole Tinsley added photo of Ann Gledhill selling roast pork slices at a Malcolm Club party in 1959 (maybe 1960?). Ann says she sold over 200 slices and it was a long time before she wanted to eat pork again. The pig's head was provided by her husband Frank Gledhill. The chef is unknown but the two children are her daughter Carole (now Tinsley) and her son Stewart. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
50	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs The Scissors page 9 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
49	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs The Diving Spiral page 10 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 30th April 2008
48	Thanks to Ron Gray added more to the Video G008 clip from Ron Gray's film. This clip shows four Hunters from 54 Squadron doing a formation low level display. [Backlog up to 25Jan08.] (Click to see.)
47	Thanks to Ron Gray added more to the Video G007 clip from Ron Gray's film. Bristol Belvedere twin-rotor helicopter. [Backlog up to 25Jan08.] (Click to see.)
46	Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued External checks page 41 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
45	Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued External checks page 40 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 25Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Monday 28th April 2008
44	Thanks to Col Joachim Linke and Brian Walker we are in the final stages of arranging the visit back to Jever, Brockzetel and Wittmundhaven on 7th and 8th May 2008. It is still not to late if you were considering joining this visit back to GAF Jever - so if you want to make your own way there please send me your passport number as soon as possible and look-up the Visit web site pages as there is lots of information to help you plan your visit. [Backlog up to 25Jan08.] (Click to see.)
43	Thanks to Ron Gray added Two Officers' Mess Bills from Flying Officer Ron Gray. Ron says it looks as though the damage for December 1954 was carried forward to January 1955 as the Squadron detached to Sylt for Armament Practice Camp before the Mess Secretary could catch up with them!. One item that was ALWAYS cleared at the end of a month, and NEVER carried forward was your Mess Bill. The lower two versions of the Mess Bills are converted to costs as they would be at March 2008 using the Retail Price Index. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
	Sunday 27th April 2008
42	Thanks to Ron Gray added the last page 9 Vital actions in dispersal, Climbing speeds, to RAF Wildenrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
41	Thanks to Ron Gray added page 8 Vital actions for Take off, Vital actions after Take off and Vital actions for landing, to RAF Wildenrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
40	Thanks to Ron Gray added page 7 Ditching, Opening canopy from outside, Fumes in cockpit, Engine starting and Air start, to RAF Wildenrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
39	Thanks to Ron Gray added a Video G007 clip from Ron Gray's film. Bristol Belvedere twin-rotor helicopter. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
	Friday 25th April 2008
38	Thanks to Ron Gray added a Video G006 clip from Ron Gray's film. An English Electric Canberra powered by 2 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphires as a testbed, makes a run-in and break but before touching down, retracts undercarriage and illustrates it's phenomenal rate of climb on the two Sapphires. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
37	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Points on basic defence, The break and Reversing page 8 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
36	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Tactics defensive page 7 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 23rd April 2008
35	Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued External checks page 39 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
34	Thanks to Mick Ryan added continued External checks page 38 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
33	Thanks to Ron Gray added page 6 Other emergencies, Fire on start-up, Burst tyre on take-off, Engine failure on take-off, Fire warning, Gliding distances, Forced landing pattern, Wheels up landing and With one wheel up, to RAF Wildenrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
32	Thanks to Ron Gray added page 5 Electrics, Ancilliaries, Pressurisation and G Valve to RAF Wildenrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
	Sunday 20th April 2008
31	Thanks to Ron Gray added a Video G005 clip from Ron Gray's film. An unknown black Hawker Hunter, probably the Hawker display machine, demonstrating an inverted flypast. It has white drop tanks and maybe the prototype Mk. F.6 with the 10,000lbs thrust Avon. WW592 had made its first flight on 25Mar that year flown by Bill Bedford. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
30	Thanks to Ron Gray added a Video increasing the size of G001 clip from Ron Gray's film. It shows a flypast by the Airspeed Ambassador and now an approach to landing increasing the length of the clip to 1 min 3 secs. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
29	Thanks to Ron Gray added a Video increasing the size of G002 clip from Ron Gray's film. The Fairey Gannet, maybe a T.4, does a flypast and now does an approach to landing, increasing the length of the clip to 24 seconds. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
	Saturday 19th April 2008
28	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Two versus four, Separating four and Some principals of offence page 6 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
27	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Points for a good No. 1, Tactics and Pair versus pair page 5 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
26	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Duties of No. 2 and let us look at the No. 1 page 4 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
25	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Part IV Handling, Starting, Taxying and Take-off and External checks page 37 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
24	Thanks to Mick Ryan added last page of Management of systems page 36 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Thursday 17th April 2008
23	Thanks to Chris Stone added photo 47 Mick Ryan rigging up the projection of the Jever web site from the spiral staircase. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Wednesday 16th April 2008
22	Thanks to Chris Stone added photo 46 L to R, Pat King awarding the Golden Share to Pete Jennings. He must have forgiven him for the Cuckoo Clock? AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
21	Thanks to Chris Stone added photo 45 L to R, Mick Ryan and Eric Pigdon with the RAF Jever web site on display behind. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
20	Thanks to Chris Stone added photo 44 L to R, Mick Ryan and Pete Hunwick. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
19	Thanks to Chris Stone added photo 43 L to R, Jo Ryan, Barrie Tonkinson, Toni Stone, Heather McIntyre, Mick Ryan. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
18	Thanks to Chris Stone added photo 42 L to R, Mick Ryan back, Pete Jennings, Chris Stone foreground, Eric Sharp head only, Fergie Ferguson, Jo Ryan foreground, Eric Pigdon. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Tuesday 15th April 2008
17	Thanks to Chris Stone added photo 41 another view of the reunion from the spiral staircase. L to R, At the bar: Al Pollock, Audrey King, Pat King back, Hilary Tyrrell glasses, Trish Pollock, Pete Jennings back, Mike Tyrrell elbow on bar, Danny Lavender back, Eric Sharp folded arms, Mick Ryan leaning on bar, Fergie Ferguson back. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 13th April 2008
16	Back from hols! Sorry about the interruption of service. Thanks to Chris Stone added the first of his photos 40. An overview of the reunion from the spiral staircase. L to R, Near Booth: Toni Stone, Barry Tonkinson back, Heather McIntyre and Jo Ryan standing. AGM 15 March 2008 at The Horse. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Monday 24th March 2008
15	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs patrol position, Fighting position, A few tips on sticking, Altitude problems and Tips for No. 2 page 3 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
14	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Air fighting tactics, Tactics-offensive page 2 for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
13	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Use of ejection seat equipment page 35 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
12	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Management of the pressurising and demisting systems and Management of the electrical system page 34 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Sunday 23rd March 2008
11	Thanks to Ron Gray added page 4 Flying controls, Undercarriage, Emergency lowering of undercarriage, Undercarriage indicator, Speed brakes, Brake boost and Nose wheel steering to RAF Wildenrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
10	Thanks to Ron Gray added page 3 Fuel consumption, Emergency fuel system, JPT and Hydraulics to RAF Wildenrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
9	Thanks to Ron Gray added a Video showing G004 clip from Ron Gray's film. The Avro Ashton was developed from the Avro Tudor airliner and powered by four Rolls Royce Nene turbojets, the Avro Ashton was used for research in the 1950s, with a total of six examples being built. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
8	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs List of contents for Combat Precis for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
7	Thanks to Brian Butterworth added SOPs Section 5 Divider Combat Precis for No 122 Wing RAF Jever. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
6	Thanks to Mick Ryan added Engine handling page 33 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
5	Thanks to Mick Ryan added MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEMS AND USE OF EQUIPMENT, Management of the fuel system and Engine handling page 32 from Pilots Notes for the Vampire T.11. (Backlog 21Jan08) (Click to see.)
	Saturday 22nd March 2008
4	Added Calling Notice for AGM 2009 on Saturday 25th April 2009 at the RAF Club so that we can keep track of room bookings. It is not too early to book. If you are not a member and wish to stay at the Club, please contact me at 01732-743745 or mick_ryan@dial.pipex.com. If you book yourself you do not have to tell me your reference numbers but it helps to make sure we do not double book rooms, or worse, miss booking altogether. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
3	Thanks to Ron Gray added page 2 Fuel System to RAF Wildenrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
	Friday 21st March 2008
2	Thanks to Ron Gray added first page and index to RAF Wildenrath's Sabre Conversion Notes dated March 1954 which were taken during the course before the RAF Pilots' Notes arrived. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)
1	Thanks to Ron Gray added a Video showing G003 clip from Ron Gray's film. The Short Sperrin proto-type intended as a fill in V-bomber. Only two built. First flew 1951. [Backlog up to 21Jan08.] (Click to see.)