Latest Changes Made to the Site on the Date shown.                                     8th Year - Monday 22nd March 2011 to Monday 20th March 2012                                                  Competition for most photographs Contributed:                     2 Sqn    4 Sqn    93 Sqn    98 Sqn    112 Sqn    118 Sqn    122 Wg    101 SU    3AC Sqn    Station                      79         589         753        232              59             304           169            67             32          1,412 As at 19May12 there were 6,304 pages and 159 videos on the web site.               Size of Web Site: 1.59 Gb   Tuesday 20th March 2012 402 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of John Sutton deep in conversation with Barry Dale.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 22 days ]   (Click to see.) 401 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Eric McFee.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 22 days ]   (Click to see.) 400 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Jo Ryan chatting to Pete Hunwick.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 22 days ]   (Click to see.) 399 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of L to R Pete Jarvis, Anne Lockspeiser, Jo Ryan, Pete Hunwick and Unknown back.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 22 days ]   (Click to see.) 398 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of L to R Bob Broad, Sue Goodwin and Ken Goodwin.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 22 days ]   (Click to see.) 397 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of L to R Anne Lockspeiser, Jo Ryan, Unknown back, and Eric Sharp.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 22 days ]   (Click to see.) 396 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of L to R Foreground: Ron Gray, Pete Jones and Dickie Barraclough.   Rear: Mick Ryan and Johnny Macknish.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 22 days ]   (Click to see.) 395 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of three generations - Bill Maish, winner of this year's Golden Share, with his Grandson Michael and son Timothy.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 22 days ]   (Click to see.) 394 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Jane Tydeman, Hammer West's daughter.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 22 days ] (Click to see.) 393 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Jane Tydeman, Hammer West's daughter and Michael Maish, Bill Maish's Grandson examining the Golden Share which had just been awarded to Bill Maish for 2012.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 22 days ]   (Click to see.) 392 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Del and Ron Gray.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 22 days ]   (Click to see.) 391 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of L to R: Babs Butcher, Eric Mcfee front, Fred Butcher, Henry Chambers and Gordon Reed front.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 22 days ]   (Click to see.) 390 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of L to R: Anne Lockspeiser, Mick Ryan banging on in the background about some rubbish, Del Gray and Eric Sharp half face at the 2012 AGM, RAF Club Sat 17Mar12.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 22 days ] (Click to see.)   Monday 19th March 2012 389 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Pete Jennings expressing his concern at the absence of Pat King at the 2012 AGM, RAF Club Sat 17Mar12.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 21 days ]   (Click to see.) 388 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Gordon Reed at the 2012 AGM, RAF Club Sat 17Mar12.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 21 days ]   (Click to see.) 387 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Eric Mcfee at the 2012 AGM, RAF Club Sat 17Mar12.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 21 days ]   (Click to see.) 386 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a photo of Johnny Macknish at the 2012 AGM, RAF Club Sat 17Mar12.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 21 days ]   (Click to see.) 385 Thanks to RAF Club I have booked the Millennium Suite for the 2013 AGM for Saturday 16th March 2013.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 21 days ]   (Click to see.)   Wednesday 14th March 2012 384 Thanks to his son, Matthew Holden-Rushworth, we have learnt the sad news that Phil Holden-Rushworth died in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, aged about 83, on 26th February 2012 after a long fight against Cancer.   He was a pilot on 2 Sqn from 10Feb59 and left Oct61 when 2 Sqn moved to Gutersloh.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 16 days ]   (Click to see.) 383 Thanks to Roger Morgan added a copy of the Transmitter and Receiver sites layout of 101 Signals Unit Bunker at RAF Brockzetel.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 16 days ]   (Click to see.) 382 Thanks to Roger Morgan added a copy of the main site layout of 101 Signals Unit Bunker at RAF Brockzetel.   [Backlog: 27Feb12 16 days ]   (Click to see.) 381 Thanks to Ron Sullivan added photo of Ron Sullivan on the left with two other swimmers - about Summer 58.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 22 days ]   (Click to see.) 380 Thanks to Ron Sullivan added photo of Ron Sullivan squirting a fellow swimmer - about Summer 58.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 22 days ]   (Click to see.) 379 Thanks to Ron Sullivan added photo of preparations for Royal Flush 1V which took place at Eindhoven in the Netherlands from the 2nd to the 4th June, 1959.   Here a group of 2 Squadron personnel are getting ready to go to Holland for Royal Flush   Most are photo developing people generally known as mof-poffs as an abbreviation of their initials.   L to R: SAC Sullivan, Cpl Unknown, SAC 'Fitz' Fitzgerald and SAC Chris Bradley.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 22 days ]   (Click to see.)   Tuesday 13th March 2012 378 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of 2 Squadron Christmas Card 1957.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 21 days ] (Click to see.) 377 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of Allied Services Frontier Pass for AC Jack Goldthorpe from Geilenkirchen - 12Dec55.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 21 days ]   (Click to see.) 376 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of SAC Jack Goldthorpe in his billet at Geilenkirchen - 1956.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 21 days ]   (Click to see.) 375 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of 2 Sqn aircrew and groundcrew at Geilenkirchen - March 1956   L to R back row: Unknown, Dickie Hayden, Unknown, Jack Goldthorpe, Jim Birkett, Pete Baument, Colin Gore, Jock Dykes, Pete Swanson, Jock Meldrom, Consitt, Arthur Neate, Paddy Hobbins, Unknown, Alan Brown, Unknown, Philips, Johnny Copper, Dennis Atkins, Tommy Tighe and Unknown.   Middle Row: Phil English, Bill Jenkins, Dennis Dack, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, George Metcalf, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Taff Williams, Ron Armstrong and George Malcolm.    Front row: George Smith, Sgt Griffiths, Sgt Rothney, Dicky Fisher, Manx Kelly, Webb, Ken Pinder, Geoff Marlow, Dicky Green, Major Morris, CO Bunny Mortley, Ray Bannard, Tony Whinship, Pete Bulford, Jim Hugill, Ros Collwell, Tighe Retief, Arthur Causon, Sgt Thackery and Taff Price.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 21 days ]   (Click to see.)   Monday 12th March 2012 374 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of 118 Sqn Vampire T.11 taken from the Meteor in the previous shot - before 29Apr54.   The under wing drop tanks confirms this as a Vampire T.11 and not a Venom.   Probably Vampire T.11 WZ517 Z which arrived on 118 Sqn on Thu 29Oct53 and was sent back to Marshall's of Cambridge on Mon 18Feb57 for modifications.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 20 days ]   (Click to see.) 373 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of 118 Sqn Meteor T.7 flown by Fred Butcher and Henry Chambers - before 29Apr54.   Meteor T.7 WF836 A-X arrived on 118 Sqn on Fri 8Jun51 and was passed to 4 Sqn on Mon 26Apr54, so this photo must have been taken before that last date.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 20 days ]   (Click to see.) 372 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of Belgian Thunderjet visiting Fassberg - about 54.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 20 days ] (Click to see.)   Sunday 11th March 2012 371 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of Avro Lincoln visiting Fassberg - about 54.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 19 days ] (Click to see.) 370 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of Bill Dodds and Arthur Yeomans on the hanger roof at Fassberg - about 54.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 19 days ]   (Click to see.) 369 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of Parade of Junkers Ju 52 Transports at Fassberg in the Luftwaffe days.   Anyone able to date it?   [Backlog: 21Feb12 19 days ]   (Click to see.)   Friday 9th March 2012 368 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of Mike Wraight leaving Fassberg for a basket ball match at Utersen, just North of Hamburg in the winter of 54.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 17 days ]   (Click to see.) 367 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of a steely Mike Wraight sitting in a Vampire - about54.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 17 days ]   (Click to see.) 366 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 67 on Take-off distances from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 17 days ]   (Click to see.)   Thursday 8th March 2012 366 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 66 on Weight and C.G. data, Pressure error corrections and Fuel consumptions from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 21Feb12 16 days ]   (Click to see.) 365 Thanks to Ron Sullivan added photo of Radio Servicing Flight lads before posting to 2 Sqn.   L to R: Unknown, Jack Mason, Unknown and Unknown.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 198 days ]   (Click to see.) 364 Thanks to Ron Sullivan added photo of No 2 Sqn Swift FR.5 being marshalled in by "Geordie".   [Backlog: 22Aug11 198 days ]   (Click to see.) 363 Thanks to Ron Sullivan added photo of a lorry load of No 2 Sqn's lads going to work - about 58.   L to R seated: Cpl Radio/Radar, SAC 'Ali' Barber, SAC Merv Hodson, Unknown, Unknown and SAC Spence.   Standing: SAC'Scotty' Scott, SAC Guy Claughton, SAC 'Chunky' Church and SAC McDermott.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 198 days ]   (Click to see.)   Wednesday 7th March 2012 362 Thanks to Ron Sullivan added photo of No 2 Sqn's Swift FR.5 WK288 B being flown by Flt Lt Rimmy Rimington about 58.   After landing he was timed by his peers getting out and putting the safety pin in the ejection seat.   WK288 arrived on the squadron on Mon 14Oct57 and left for 60 MU on Fri 17Feb61.   It was also Cat 3R from 15May59 to 26Jun59, Cat 3R 8Oct59 to 7Jan60 and Cat 3R 31Mar60 to 2May60.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 197 days ]   (Click to see.) 361 Thanks to Peter Tottle added a photo of View out of Room 45 in Block 40 - about 59.   Block 35 is across the square and the Airmens' Mess can just be seen through the trees on the left.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 197 days ]   (Click to see.) 360 Thanks to Peter Tottle added a photo of St Anator Strasse in down town Jever - about 59.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 197 days ]   (Click to see.) 359 Thanks to Peter Tottle added a photo of RAF Transport Command Handley Page Hasting probably arriving for the static display at the Anglo-German Open Day - 13May58.   Handley Page Hasting   First flown on 7May 1946, the Handley Page Hastings was the mainstay of RAF Transport Command for a decade.   The first of 14 squadrons to receive it, in October 1948, was No. 47, and this unit took part in the Berlin Airlift.   Production totalled 100 C.1s and 42 C.2s, the latter powered by four Bristol Hercules 106 engines in place of the C.1's Hercules 101s.   Some Hastings were later used for bombing training, radio/radar trials and weather reconnaissance.   Specification: Crew: 5 (plus 50 passengers); Powerplant: four Bristol Hercules 106 14-cylinder radials; Max Speed: 560 kph (348 mph) at 6,770mtrs (22,200 ft); Service ceiling: 6,705 mtrs (22,000 ft); Max range: 6,840 km (4,250 miles); Wing Span: 34.44 mtrs (113 ft); Length: 25.19 mtrs ( 82 ft 8 in); height: 6.85 mtrs (22 ft 6 in); Weight: 36,288 kg (80,000 lbs) loaded; Armament: None.   (Thanks to Robert Jackson's Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft produced by Paragon Books.)   [Backlog: 22Aug11 197 days ]   (Click to see.) 358 Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of a Fuel Flight Planning Chart for Hunter F.4 - May55.   This is actually a 98 Sqn chart who were equipped with the Hunter F.4 on moving up to Jever in Apr55 whereas 4 Sqn did not get their Hunters until Jul55.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 197 days ]   (Click to see.) 357 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of No 2 Sqn's Winning Soccer Team Geilenkirchen - 56/57 Season.   Anyone add names?   [Backlog: 22Aug11 197 days ]   (Click to see.)   Tuesday 6th March 2012 356 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary Parade marching into the Hanger because of the weather - 4May58.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 196 days ]   (Click to see.) 355 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of No 2 Sqn's 46th Anniversary Parade in the Hanger because of the weather - 4May58.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 196 days ]   (Click to see.) 354 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of RAF Jever Anglo-German Open Day 111 Sqn Black Arrows performing - 13May58.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 196 days ]   (Click to see.) 353 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of a landing fast + heavy rain on a wet runway = Into the mud - about Summer 54.   Assume it must be Venom FB.1 WK486 D, as the first D, WE281 flew into ground during practice attack on Army convoy, 2m SW Dollerup, W Germany killing the pilot.   WK486 D arrived on 118 Sqn on Fri 11Jun54 and was sent to 48 MU on Thu 28Apr55.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 196 days ]   (Click to see.) 352 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of an unknown Venom loss of canopy - about 54.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 196 days ] (Click to see.) 351 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo at Summer Ball at Sylt - Jul 54.   L to R: Ted Stratton, CO 118 Sqn Arthur Asker, Ian McLennan, Mike Wraight, Henry Chambers and Fred Butcher.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 196 days ]   (Click to see.) 350 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of Hanger group - about 1954.   L to R: Fred Butcher, Les Cook, Denis Yeardley, CO 118 Sqn Arthur Asker, Alan Powell, Jim Culley, "Jumpy" Jones and Doug Durrant.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 196 days ]   (Click to see.) 349 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of Mike Wraight receiving the prize for the Hop, Step and Jump at the Fassberg Station Sports day 1954.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 196 days ]   (Click to see.)   Monday 5th March 2012 348 Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Form 1839 Identification Card for Officers Driving Mechanical Transport - 2Feb54.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 195 days ]   (Click to see.) 347 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 65 more on Abandoning the aircraft in flight from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 195 days ]   (Click to see.) 346 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 64 on Controlled descent through cloud with an unserviceable A.S.I. and Abandoning the aircraft in flight from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 195 days ]   (Click to see.)   Sunday 4th March 2012 345 Thanks to Ron Sullivan added photo of 2 Sqn Block Bar - Christmas 58.   L to R: Unknown, Cpl "Skinny" Baker, Unknown, SAC Geordie Matthews, SAC FTT at back, SAC Merv Hodson in foreground, Unknown with moustache, SAC Jim Ewing with glass, Cpl "Coco" Collins at back, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown right front corner.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 194 days ] (Click to see.) 344 Thanks to Ron Sullivan added photo of 2 Sqn Block Bar - Christmas 58.   L to R: CO 2 Sqn Sqn Ldr Chris Wade , Unknown at rear, Unknown Corporal.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 194 days ]   (Click to see.) 343 Thanks to Ron Sullivan added photo of 2 Sqn Block Bar - Christmas 58.   These two shifty characters were L to R: Chiefy Clarke and Bob "Jock" Chesser.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 194 days ]   (Click to see.) 342 Thanks to Ron Sullivan added photo of 2 Sqn Block Bar - Christmas 58.   L to R: L to R: Hod Hodson, Cpl Peter "Coco" Collins, SAC "FTT" and Unknown.   [Backlog: 22Aug11 194 days ]   (Click to see.) 341 Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of a Hand Made Information Chart for Hunter F.4 from RAF Jever.   [Backlog: 30Jun11 248 days ]   (Click to see.) 340 Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of a Quick Reference Diversion Chart for Hunter F.4 from RAF Jever.   [Backlog: 30Jun11 248 days ]   (Click to see.) 339 Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of English/French Translation Card to help with NATO Servicing.   Printing date Jun53.   [Backlog: 30Jun11 248 days ]   (Click to see.)   Saturday 3rd March 2012 338 Thanks to Ron Gray added photo of Ron Gray's British Forces Driving Licence issued on 1Jan55.   [Backlog: 30Jun11 247 days ]   (Click to see.) 337 Thanks to Barrie Knowles added photo of the quarter on the left is believed to be the double quarter 24 and 26 which accommodated one large family in Schumacher Strasse. The road off to the right is Edert Strasse and the first houses down that road were Nos. 12 and 10.   From Dec55 until Jan 58 No. 24-26 was occupied by Robbie Roberts of the Airfield Construction Branch and John Sutton, newly married without enough"points" to qualify for his own quarter, shared it with them for some time.   Until Oct56 Sqn Ldr Sykes lived at No 10 Edert Strasse and Sqn Ldr Skene lived in the nearest quarter No 12.   [Backlog: 20Jun11 257 days ]   (Click to see.) 336 Thanks to Barrie Knowles added photo of Nos 9 and 11 Schumacher Strasse.   Married quarter for Corporal Barrie Knowles and his wife Jilli from the summer of 1958 to April 1960.  Next door in No 11 was Sgt Dave Hunt who worked in Admin in the SHQ and now lives in Canada.   [Backlog: 20Jun11 257 days ]   (Click to see.)   Friday 2nd March 2012 335 Thanks to Bob Platt added two stories about the popularity of the Station Commander Gp Capt "Black" Smith.   [Backlog: 9Jun11 267 days ]   (Click to see.) 334 Thanks to his son Christopher Ritchie added a past members entry for his father Brian Joseph Ritchie officer i/c EPAS, dates unknown.   Anyone know about him?   [Backlog: 31May11 276 days ]   (Click to see.) 333 Thanks to Jill Warby added photo of Wing Commander Ron Mortley OBE, AFC future CO of 2 Sqn shortly after joining up during WWII - about 1942.   [Backlog: 31May11 276 days ]   (Click to see.) 332 Thanks to Jill Warby added photo of Wing Commander Ron Mortley OBE, AFC CO of 2 Sqn with his daughter - 1957.   [Backlog: 31May11 276 days ]   (Click to see.) 331 Thanks to Jill Warby added photo of Wing Commander Ron Mortley OBE, AFC retired CO of 2 Sqn - 1990.   [Backlog: 31May11 276 days ]   (Click to see.)   Thursday 1st March 2012 330 Thanks to Donald Cook added a photo of 118 Sqn Pre-Sylt Formal Aircrew and Groundcrew photo - Feb56?   The centre aircraft is the training Vampire T.11.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ]   (Click to see.) 329 Thanks to Donald Cook added a photo of 118 Sqn Sylt Party - Mar56.   L to R: Ken Goodwin, Unknown, Gordon Cook, Ginger Dutton at back, Bill Dodds, Bill Brewer at back, Unknown, Unknown at front and Tommy Thompson head only on right.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ]   (Click to see.) 328 Thanks to Peter Tottle added a photo of Unknown and Peter Tottle in front of Jever Schloss - 1958.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ]   (Click to see.) 327 Thanks to Peter Tottle added a photo of Peter Tottle running wild! - 1958.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ]   (Click to see.) 326 Thanks to Peter Tottle added a photo of Peter Tottle in front of Jever Town moat - 1958.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ] (Click to see.) 325 Thanks to Peter Tottle added a photo of RAF Jever Main Gate - 1958.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ]   (Click to see.) 324 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of 2 Sqn Jever Soccer Team Winners 1958.   L to R back row: Jock Chesser, Tither, Paddy Matthews, Jim Birkett, Mick Cartwright and Les Williams.   Front Row: Dave Wilson, Stuart Campbell, Jack Goldthorpe, Tony Gibbs and Stockbridge.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ]   (Click to see.) 323 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of 2 Sqn groundcrew about 1958.   L to R: Taff Evans, George Oliver, Pete Collins and Sgt. Davis.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ]   (Click to see.) 322 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of an unknown VIP French AF aircraft, SNCASO SO.30P Bretagne, (Click to see details), visitor to Jever sometime in 1958.   Waiting for the return of its passengers.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ] (Click to see.) 321 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of an unknown VIP French AF aircraft, SNCASO SO.30P Bretagne, (Click to see details), visitor to Jever sometime in 1958.   The passengers alight and are being greeted.   They seem to be mainly civilian.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ]   (Click to see.) 320 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of an unknown VIP aircraft visitor to Jever sometime in 1958.   This has the French Air Force colours and may have carried a VIP mission visiting the German Navy at Wilhelmshaven?   Anyone know the occasion?   The aircraft is a: SNCASO Sud-Ouest SO.30P Bretagne   The SO.30 Bretagne twin-engined transport was designed in the early part of World War II, in spite of the difficulties facing the project given the German occupation of France.   Indeed, the two prototypes were damaged during Allied bombardment of Cannes.   It was resurrected once peace had been restored. In its definitive form, the SO.30P, the aircraft first flew on 11 December 1947.   The subsequent production run totalled 45 examples, four of which were used for a time by Air France.   Eight SO.30Ps served with Air Algerie and 12 with Air Maroc.   Some were bought by charter companies, continuing in service for a number of years.   Others were operated, sometimes under charter, by units of the French Air Force's Transport Command.   Crew: 2; Powerplant: two 1,209kW (1,620hp) Pratt & Whitney R-2800-B43 Double Wasp 14-cylinder radial engines; Performance: Max speed 416kph (258mph); Range: 1,500km (932 miles); Service ceiling: 6,500m (21,325ft).Dimensions: Wingspan: 26.89m (88ft 3in); Length: 18.95m (62ft 2in); Height: 5.89m (19ft 4in); Weight: 18,900Kg (39,881lb) loaded; Payload: 30-37 passengers.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ]   (Click to see.) 319 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of 118 Sqn Aircrew Fassberg - Feb54.   L to R Rear Row: F/S Ryans, Ian McLennan, Bill Dodds, Laurie, Ian Craig, "Nobby" Clark, Ted Stratton, Roy Irish, Fred Butcher, Brian Rogers, Sgt Ron Hardie.   Front Row: Charlie Powell, Mike Wraight, Butch Hoagland, Alan Powell, Sqn Ldr Arthur Askew, CO 118 Sqn, Denis Yeardley, Les Cook, "Jumpy" Jones, Henry "Pots" Chambers.   On leave: Les Bowles, Nick Streeter and Arthur Yeoman.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ]   (Click to see.) 318 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of a formation of four 118 Sqn Venom FB.1 s from Fassberg - Late 54/Early 55.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ]   (Click to see.) 317 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of a formation of four 118 Sqn Venom FB.1 s from Fassberg - Late 54/Early 55.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ]   (Click to see.) 316 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of Wg Cdr and Mrs Smith, OC Flying Wing Fassberg after the Summer Ball 1954.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ]   (Click to see.) 315 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 63 on Ditching from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 31May11 275 days ] (Click to see.)   Wednesday 29th February 2012 314 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 62 on Action in the event of hood opening in flight, Drop-tank jettisoning, Failure of wing-drop tank to jettison and Forced landing without power from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 31May11 274 days ] (Click to see.) 313 Thanks to Donald Cook added a photo of 118 Sqn Sylt Party - Mar56.   L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown sandwich in hand, Gordon Cook at rear, Mitch Shearer, Unknown foreground.   [Backlog: 31May11 274 days ]   (Click to see.) 312 Thanks to Donald Cook added a photo of 118 Sqn Sylt Party - Mar56.   L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown half face, Wg Cdr "Hammer" West OC 122 Wing, Unknown at rear, Gordon Cook, Unknown.   [Backlog: 31May11 274 days ]   (Click to see.)   Tuesday 28th February 2012 311 Thanks to Donald Cook added a photo of 118 Sqn Sylt Party - Mar56.   L to R Back row: Unknown, Ken Goodwin, Gordon Cook, Bill Dodds, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Mitch Shearer face half hidden.   Front Row: Unknown, Unknown, Bill Brewer and Unknown standing.   [Backlog: 31May11 273 days ]   (Click to see.) 310 Thanks to Donald Cook added a photo of 118 Sqn believed to be getting ready at Jever for Sylt in Feb56.   [Backlog: 31May11 273 days ]   (Click to see.) 309 Thanks to Dick Haynes added a story of Flying Officer Dick J R Haynes experiences as an RAF Airfield Construction Branch National Service Officer 1954/5.   [Backlog: 8May11 296 days ]   (Click to see.) 308 Thanks to Jill Warby added photo of 2 Sqn Ground and Aircrew - guess about 1957 at Geilenkirchen?   [Backlog: 21Apr11 313 days ]   (Click to see.) 307 Thanks to Jill Warby added photo of presumably the same 11 Meteor FR.9s in an arrowhead flypast.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 313 days ]   (Click to see.) 306 Thanks to Jill Warby added photo of 11 Meteor FR.9s in a flypast in the No 2 formation.   This maybe some time after the unfortunate airborne collision between two Meteors that occurred on 15Mar56 [Click to see details] when they had, of a total of 12 aircraft, 4 Meteors in line abreast making up the base of the figure 2.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 313 days ] (Click to see.) 305 Thanks to Jill Warby added photo of Debrief with the Station Commander.   L to R: Sqn Ldr Ron Mortley, CO 2 Sqn, Station Commander Geilenkirchen?, Al Ibbett, Unknown and Danny Lavender.   Anyone know more names and the occasion?   The Swift FR.5 at the rear is XD920 Z which arrived on 2 Sqn on Tue 24Apr56 suffered Cat 3R damage and eventually left the squadron on Wed 10Feb60 to be finally Struck Off Charge to MOD on Mon 22Feb60.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 313 days ] (Click to see.) 304 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe learnt of the sad death of Squadron Leader Manx Kelly 2 Sqn in an aerobatic flying accident at an airshow on 1 May 1976 at Corona in California flying the Acro-duster 1.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 313 days ]   (Click to see.) 304 Thanks to Peter Tottle added a photo of tea brewing in Room 45 Block 40!   Peter Tottle, Doug and Barry - about 1959.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 313 days ]   (Click to see.) 303 Thanks to Peter Tottle added a photo of Peter Tottle, Doug and Barry in room 45 Block 40 - about 1959.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 313 days ]   (Click to see.) 302 Thanks to Peter Tottle added a photo of a street scene in Jever town - about 58.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 313 days ] (Click to see.) 301 Thanks to Peter Tottle added a photo of Pekol bus in Jever town - about 59.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 313 days ]   (Click to see.)   Monday 27th February 2012 300 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of visiting 65 Sqn Meteor T.7 being refuelled at Geilenkirchen - Summer 1956.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 299 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of 2 Sqn Soccer Team that drew against a local German team from Warbach - Apr56. L to R back row: "Vouch" Poole, Jack Goldthorpe, George Malcolm, Alamandras, Ted Tebay and Alan Broom. Front row: John Cooper, Pete Ramsden, Dave Stittson, "Brummie" Mason and Dick Haydon.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 312 days ] (Click to see.) 298 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of Geilenkirchen sun bathing - Summer 1957.   L to R: Jack Goldthorpe, Unknown, Dick Hayden rear, Ray Abbot, John Brown.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 297 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of Geilenkirchen swimming pool - Summer 1957.   L to R: Front row, Jack Goldthorpe, Ron Jull and Ralph Heard.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 296 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo taken at 229 OCU at Chivenor - March to 30Apr53.   Anyone supply names?   [Backlog: 21Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 295 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Mike Wraight at 229 OCU at Chivenor - March to 30Apr53.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 294 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo showing they had to sail and shoot as well as fly during OCU at Chivenor - March to 30Apr53.   L to R: Unknown, Mike Wraight rear and Unknown front.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 293 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Flying Officer McLennan, Fassberg - Dec53 in front of Venom FB.1 WE400 F which arrived on 118 Sqn on Fri 2Oct53 and went to 29 MU on Thu 7Jul55.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 292 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of a target towing Tempest at 118 Sqn's Sylt APC - Jan54.   Hawker Tempest V: First flown in 1943, the Hawker Tempest V was the fastest and most powerful fighter in the world when it entered RAF service in April 1944.   Two months later the Tempest squadrons were assigned to the defence of Great Britain, operating against the V-1 flying bombs which were being launched against London.   The Tempest's high speed made it the ideal interceptor in this new role.   The Tempest squadrons subsequently moved to the continent with 2nd TAF.   Crew: 1; Powerplant: one 1,686Kw (2,260 hp) Napier Sabre IIA, IIB or IIC 24-cylinder H type engine; Performance: max speed 700km/h (435mph); range 2,092km (1,300miles); service ceiling 10,975m (36,000ft); Dimensions: wing span 12.5 m (41ft); length 10.26m (22ft 8in); height 4.9m (16ft 1in); Weight: 6,187kg (13,640lb) loaded; Armament: four 20mm (0.79in) Hispano Mk V cannon; external stores up to 907kg (2,000lb).   [Backlog: 21Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 291 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 61 on Action in the event of electrical failure and Hood jettisoning from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 312 days ]  (Click to see.) 290 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 60 on Action in the event of engine fire and Emergency operation of undercarriage, flaps and airbrakes from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 312 days ]  (Click to see.) 289 Thanks to Tony Critchley added photo of Tony Critchley's membership card for the Wilhelmshaven Athletic Club - 12May57.   They invited Don Shelley and Tony to join them when they had been 'starring' in an athletic meet in Jever.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.)   Sunday 26th February 2012 288 Thanks to Tony Critchley added photo of message dropped on RAF Jever by Venoms from 121 Wing Fassberg on Christmas morning Sat 25Dec54.   [Backlog: 21Apr11 311 days ]   (Click to see.) 287 Thanks to Peter Tottle added photo of Peter Tottle leaping over Jeff - about 59.   [Backlog: 20Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 286 Thanks to Peter Tottle added photo of Peter Tottle working hard behind Block 40 - about 59.   [Backlog: 20Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 285 Thanks to Peter Tottle added photo of Tea-time in Block 40.   L to R: Doug, Peter Tottle and Arnold - about 59.   [Backlog: 20Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 284 Thanks to Peter Tottle added photo of Peter Tottle - Ground Wireless Mechanic 101 SU - about 1959.   [Backlog: 20Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 283 Thanks to David Watkins and MigF4 on the UK Airshow Review Message Board added photo of the last GAF F-4F Phantom to fly out of GAF Jever from the LIG-21 Maintenance Unit housed in the old 4 and 93 Sqn Hanger 4 - 20Feb12.   Click to see full report:   [Backlog: 17Apr11 315 days ]   (Click to see.) 282 Thanks to Jill Warby added photo of 2 Sqn's Meteor FR.9 WB124 V safely landed after a mid-air collision with Meteor FR.9 WH542 at Geilenkirchen during a flypast on 15Mar56.   Flight Comment, 2ATAF's Flight Safety magazine reported the incident as follows: " MAJOR WH542 & WB124, 15March CAT. 3 & 2.   These aircraft are taking part in a special squadron formation of twelve which entailed the last four flying in line abreast.   (Web Master: Probably the base-line of a formation forming a Number 2 as is shown in the inset from a later flypast with only three in the base line?)   During a run over the airfield the middle pair of the four in line abreast collided, the wing-tip of one striking the outside of the nacelle of the other.   Both landed safely at base.   COMMENT: It is agreed by all concerned that both these aircraft hit the slipstream of the aircraft ahead at the same time, and in trying to recover control they collided.   For this to happen, either the section leader on whom they were formating was insuffuiciently stepped down, or the two aircraft in question were out of position, or possibly a combination of the two took place.   This has not been resolved.   However the moral is obvious - slipstream can be (and could have been here) an invisible killer, and it is basic airmanship to be wary of its effects."   Meteor FR.9 WB124 V was delivered to 2 Sqn Fri 11Mar55 and declared Cat 4R on Fri 11May56.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 315 days ]   (Click to see.)   Friday 24th February 2012 281 Thanks to Jill Warby added photo of 2 Sqn's Meteor T.7 and 3 Swift FR.5s probably at Geilenkirchen.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 313 days ]   (Click to see.) 280 Thanks to Jill Warby added photo of parade dated 5Jun57 at Geilenkirchen.   Maybe it was AOC's Inspection?   [Backlog: 17Apr11 313 days ]   (Click to see.)   Thursday 23rd February 2012 279 Thanks to Jill Warby added 2 Sqn's Formal photo in front of Swift FR.5 at Geilenkirchen - 28Apr56.   L to R Rear Row: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Tighe Retief, Manx Kelly.   Front row: Unknown, Dicky Green, Paddy King, CO Sqn Ldr Ron Mortley and Squadron's mascot "Hereward" at his feet, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown.   Anyone add some more names?   [Backlog: 17Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 278 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of 2 Sqn's 46th Birthday flypast R to L: 2 Sqn Swifts, 4 Sqn and 93 Sqn Hunters - 4May58.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 277 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of 2 Sqn attic bar in 2 Sqn Block - 58?   [Backlog: 17Apr11 312 days ] (Click to see.) 276 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of Jack Goldthorpe engine fitter on 2 Sqn in front of Swift FR.5 - early58?   [Backlog: 17Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 275 Thanks to Jack Goldthorpe added a photo of Danny Lavender and Boss Wade cutting the 2 Sqn 46th Birthday cake - 4May58.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 274 Thanks to Shan Griffiths added a photo of Timber Wood helicopter flying in Northern Ireland?   About 1992.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 273 Thanks to Shan Griffiths added a photo of Timber Wood and his son Kenneth who was a co-pilot on Boeing 757/767 at the time.   Kenneth said "He flew with me for a month in the cockpit all over the country.   Something that never can be repeated and even then, it was very rare."   About 1992.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 272 Thanks to Paul Hayward added a photo of Timber and Edna Wood as cavemen at, I believe, the closing down Officers' Mess New Year's Eve Ball at RAF Jever - 31Dec60.   I wouldn't know as I was on my honeymoon at the time!   L to R: Unknown Lady, Timber Wood, Unknown Lady in mask, Edna Wood and Unknown in cummerbund.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 271 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of 3 dramatic storm scenes at Sylt during the detachment in Jan54 which had appalling weather.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 270 Thanks to Nigel Walpole added announcement about Cold War and Hunter reunion at Old Warden on 7Oct12.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 269 Thanks to Peter Rose and Jock Butler agreed convoy picture was probably on the way to Sylt in Mar55 not Dec53.   Moved and identified some names.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 312 days ]   (Click to see.)   Monday 20th February 2012 268 Thanks to his sister, Jean Taylor, learnt of the sad death on 11th October 2011 of Flying Officer Dave Ferguson at Lytham St Anne's, near Blackpool.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 309 days ] (Click to see.) 267 Thanks to Robbie Roberts added the first page of an old Married Quarters list which Robbie found in his attic and has been so helpful in adding people and dates to the site.   It is also the first definitive list of MQ addresses that we have.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 309 days ]   (Click to see.)   Thursday 17th February 2012 266 Thanks to Eric Pigdon learnt of the sad death on Tuesday 14th February 2012 of Robbie Roberts after 6 months illness at his home at Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd (Nr Llanbeder West Wales).   The Funeral service is set for 1415 Hrs. on Friday 24 Feb 12 at Oakley Wood Crematorium, Oakley Wood, Bishops Tachbrook, Leamington Spa CV33 9QP and afterwards at The Glebe Hotel, Barford.   There will be a Memorial Service at 12.00 on 5th March at Llanenddwyn Church, Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, LL44 2EY and afterwards at Cadwgan Inn, Dyffryn Ardudwy.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 306 days ]   (Click to see.)   Thursday 9th February 2012 265 Thanks to Robbie Roberts added a mass of information on who was in which Married Quarters as at 15Aug55.   Robbie found this old MQ listing which has been invaluable as it effectively provides an audited list of all officers and airmen entitled to quarters on that date.   If any of you can remember your quarter and the dates you were there please send me an e-mail and I will add it to the records.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 298 days ]   (Click to see.)   Tuesday 31st January 2012 264 Thanks to Dave Cook added a noticeboard request for stories from those who were at RAF Worksop.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 289 days ]   (Click to see.) 263 Thanks to Chris Stone learnt of the sad news that Les Boyer, 2 Sqn, died in an air crash in 1972.   Added details to his entry which was moved to past shareholders.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 289 days ]   (Click to see.)   Monday 30th January 2012 262 Thanks to Barbara Spencer added a photo of 118 Sqn probably at Horsham St Faith from where it took part in its Mustangs in a large flypast over London on 15 September 1945 - Sep45.   2nd row, 3rd from Left is Fg Off "Spike" Derrick Spencer.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 288 days ]   (Click to see.) 261 Thanks to Laurence Lewin added a photo of the tributes to Jon Freeborn which he had made in North America.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 288 days ]   (Click to see.)   Friday 20th January 2012 260 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of the end of Sylt island in the sunlight from a Venom FB.1 flying in for a 118 Sqn APC - 29Dec53.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 278 days ]   (Click to see.) 259 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of the end of Sylt island from a Venom FB.1 flying in for a 118 Sqn APC - 29Dec53.   [Backlog: 17Apr11 278 days ]   (Click to see.) 258 Thanks to Michael Parkes added a photo of the end of the row containing 27 Schumacher Strasse, RAF Jever quarters - about Dec59.   [Backlog: 16Apr11 279 days ]   (Click to see.) 257 Thanks to Michael Parkes added a photo of Schumacher Strasse, RAF Jever quarters - about Dec59.   [Backlog: 16Apr11 279 days ]   (Click to see.) 256 Thanks to Michael Parkes added a photo of Eileen Parkes at the door of 27 Schumacher Strasse, RAF Jever quarters - about Dec59.   [Backlog: 16Apr11 279 days ]   (Click to see.) 255 Thanks to Michael Parkes added a photo of a happy group of friends at 27 Schumacher Strasse. RAF Jever quarters - about May59.   L to R Rear: Unknown Lady, Unknown, Eileen Parkes, Unknown Lady, Unknown;   Front: Unknown Lady, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown Lady, Unknown, Unknown Lady.   Anyone able to add more names?   [Backlog: 16Apr11 279 days ]   (Click to see.) 254 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of the Island of Sylt from a Venom FB.1 flying in for a 118 Sqn APC - 29Dec53.   [Backlog: 16Apr11 279 days ]   (Click to see.) 253 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 59 on PART IV EMERGENCY HANDLING, Engine failure during take-off and Engine failure in flight from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 16Apr11 279 days ]  (Click to see.) 252 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 58 on 30 ft. banner targets and Winged targets from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 16Apr11 279 days ]  (Click to see.)   Thursday 19th January 2012 251 Thanks to Clive Thornborough added a photo of Clive Thornborough's 2 Sqn room mates hanging out of Block 35 - Mar58.   L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown and Unknown.   Anyone able to supply names?   [Backlog: 17Mar11 308 days ] (Click to see.) 250 Thanks to Clive Thornborough added a photo of Clive Thornborough's 2 Sqn room mates joking in Block 35 - Mar58.   L to R: Unknown, Unknown, Clive Thornborough, Unknown and Unknown.   Anyone able to supply names?   [Backlog: 17Mar11 308 days ]   (Click to see.) 249 Thanks to Mike Wraight added the story of when Mike Wraight was Arrested in the Hook of Holland as a Russian Spy - Dec56.   [Backlog: 17Mar11 308 days ]   (Click to see.) 248 Thanks to Richard Chadwick added a photo of Dave Chadwick siting in a Phantom whilst revisiting 43 Sqn - 1984.   [Backlog: 17Mar11 308 days ]   (Click to see.) 247 Thanks to Richard Chadwick added a photo of Barbra and Dave Chadwick at their daughter's wedding in Shipley - 1972.   [Backlog: 17Mar11 308 days ]   (Click to see.)   Wednesday 18th January 2012 245 Thanks to Clive Thornborough added a photo of Clive Thornborough in his bed space with his pinups in Block 35 - Mar58.   L to R: Clive Thornborough and Unknown.   [Backlog: 17Mar11 307 days ]   (Click to see.)   Tuesday 17th January 2012 244 Thanks to Clive Thornborough added a photo of my bed space and pinups in Block 35 - Mar58.   L to R: Brian Lydford and Clive Thornborough.   [Backlog: 17Mar11 306 days ]   (Click to see.) 243 Thanks to Clive Thornborough added a photo of 2 Sqn airmens' accommodation Block 35 with Block 36 beyond - Mar58.   [Backlog: 17Mar11 306 days ]   (Click to see.) 242 Thanks to Dave Lewis added a photo of Jeff Chamberlain in the intake of a 93 Sqn Sabre.   [Backlog: 11Mar11 312 days ]   (Click to see.) 241 Thanks to Dave Lewis added a photo of 93 Sqn Sabre being re-armed - sometime Mar54-Nov55.   L to R: Unknown standing, Dave Lewis sitting, Unknown in cockpit, Unknown standing, Unknown standing, Unknown sitting on wing, Unknown sitting on wing, Unknown standing on wing, Unknown sitting on wing.   Anyone supply the other names?   [Backlog: 11Mar11 312 days ]   (Click to see.)   Monday 16th January 2012 240 Thanks to Al Pollock added a link to listen to Al's broadcast on the radio on 5Apr10 about his flight under Tower Bridge   [Backlog: 11Feb11 339 days ]   (Click to see.) 239 Thanks to Monika Zucht, daughter of Wilf Zucht, added an appeal for help finding Flt Lt Bennie Bent and his family who she knew at Jever in the 50s.   [Backlog: 11Feb11 339 days ]   (Click to see.) 238 Thanks to Bill Foster added a photo of Square in front of Airmens' Mess on the left and Block35 opposite about 56.   [Backlog: 10Feb11 340 days ]   (Click to see.) 237 Thanks to Bill Foster added a photo of NAAFI from Block 40 about 56.   [Backlog: 10Feb11 340 days ]   (Click to see.) 236 Thanks to Bill Foster added a photo of Airmens' Mess from window of Room 5 Block 40.   [Backlog: 10Feb11 340 days ]   (Click to see.) 235 Thanks to Bill Foster added a photo of visiting the Mohne Dam - 56?   Anyone able to add names?   [Backlog: 10Feb11 340 days ]   (Click to see.) 234 Thanks to Bill Foster added a photo of Block 40 Room 5 - about Christmas 56?   [Backlog: 10Feb11 340 days ] (Click to see.) 233 Thanks to Bill Foster added a photo of SAC Bill Foster, Radar Op at 101SU.   [Backlog: 10Feb11 340 days ]   (Click to see.) 232 Thanks to Peter Howard added a photo on which 98 Sqn was the only thing written on the back of this photo.   Anyone able to place or date it?   [Backlog: 1Jan11 380 days ]   (Click to see.) 231 Thanks to Richard Chadwick added a photo of Dave Chadwick climbing aboard what looks like a Harvard, maybe at Feltwell.   So presumably this was advanced flying training just before jet conversion so probably early 53?.   [Backlog: 31Dec10 381 days ]   (Click to see.)   Sunday 15th January 2012 230 Thanks to Roy Garthwaite added a photo taken at Roy Garthwaite's Wedding at St.George's Church in Barnsley Mar57.   L to R: Bill Ritchie, Mary Exley, Lulu Leigh-Lancaster, Doreen Page, Podge Page, Barbra and Dave Chadwick..   [Backlog: 31Dec10 380 days ]   (Click to see.) 229 Thanks to Roy Garthwaite adde a photo taken of Operational Conversion course at RAF Pembrey from September to November 1953   Note two future members of 93 Sqn on the front row, Plt. Off. Dave Chadwick and Plt.Off Roy Garthwaite.   [Backlog: 29Dec10 382 days ]   (Click to see.) 228 Thanks to Peter Gilpin corrected the story of the Vampire fire at Sylt.   [Backlog: 22Dec10 389 days ]   (Click to see.) 227 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day - 13May58.   2 Sqn Swift FR.5s taxying out.   [Backlog: 9Dec10 402 days ]   (Click to see.) 226 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day - 13May58.   Sycamore demonstrating Air-Sea Rescue.   [Backlog: 9Dec10 402 days ]   (Click to see.) 225 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day - 13May58.   111 Sqn Black Arrows performing.   [Backlog: 9Dec10 402 days ]   (Click to see.) 224 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day - 13May58.   111 Sqn Black Arrows performing.   [Backlog: 9Dec10 402 days ]   (Click to see.) 223 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day - 13May58.   Hunter F.6s taxying out.   [Backlog: 9Dec10 402 days ]   (Click to see.) 222 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day - 13May58.   Static display.   [Backlog: 9Dec10 402 days ]   (Click to see.) 221 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day - 13May58.   4 Sqn Hunter F.6 XG293 V.   This aircraft was one of the first five F.6s on 4 Sqn arriving on Thu 28 Feb 1957 and leaving for 26 Sqn on Wed 11 Jun 1958.   [Backlog: 9Dec10 402 days ]   (Click to see.) 220 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day - 13May58.   2 Sqn Swift F.5 WK287 A.   This aircraft arrived on 2 Sqn on Mon 14Oct57 and left for 60MU on Fri 17Mar61.   [Backlog: 9Dec10 402 days ]   (Click to see.) 219 Thanks to Joachim Linke added a photo taken when yesterday LTC Schär symbolically switched the power off.   The Brockzetel bunker was shut down for the last time.   This is the coverage in the Aurich local newspaper, the "Ostfriesische Nachrichten" - 1Dec10.   [Backlog: 2Dec10 409 days ]   (Click to see.) 218 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day - 19Jun57.   The Landrover v. Chipmunk (cops and robbers) always went down well with the spectators.   [Backlog: 2Dec10 409 days ]   (Click to see.) 217 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day - 19Jun57.   93 Sqn Fleche D'Or Hunter F.4 Formation Aerobatic Team.   [Backlog: 2Dec10 409 days ]   (Click to see.) 216 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day - 19Jun57.   Hunters taxying out for mass take-off.   [Backlog: 2Dec10 409 days ]   (Click to see.) 215 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day - 19Jun57.   Simulated Ground Attack display.   [Backlog: 2Dec10 409 days ]   (Click to see.) 214 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day - 19Jun57.   Ken Goodwin doing one of his famous inverted flypasts from his sensational Hunter F.4 aerobatic display.   [Backlog: 2Dec10 409 days ]   (Click to see.)   Saturday 14th January 2012 213 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of the Anglo-German Week Open Day - 19Jun57.   Mass Hunter take-off for ground attack display.   [Backlog: 2Dec10 408 days ]   (Click to see.) 212 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of the Anglo-German Week Open Day - 19Jun57.   Mosquito TT Mk. 35, TV 983 taxying to take off.   [Backlog: 2Dec10 408 days ]   (Click to see.) 211 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a photo of the Anglo-German Week Open Day - Dutch F-84F Thunderjet taxying out to return home at the end of the day - 19Jun57.   [Backlog: 2Dec10 408 days ]   (Click to see.) 210 Thanks to Maurice Parker added a copy of a newspaper article from Flying Review about Ken Goodwin and his aerobatic flying.   [Backlog: 2Dec10 408 days ]   (Click to see.) 209 Thanks to Wilf Crutchley added a copy of a letter from Wally Milne relating his experiences during a raid on a convvoy off Cherbourg from Ibsley during WWII.   [Backlog: 30Nov10 410 days ]   (Click to see.)   Friday 13th January 2012 208 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Mike Wraight in front of his personal Venom FB.1 WE400 A-T on 118 Sqn at Fassberg in Dec53.   This aircraft arrived on 118 Sqn on Fri 2Oct53 and returned to 29MU High Ercall on Thu 7Jul55.   Mike and his groundcrew Simonized this pursuit ship until it was the fastest on the squadron!   Click to see what some fool then did to it!   [Backlog: 25Nov10 414 days ]   (Click to see.) 207 Thanks to Mike Wraight added another shot of Mike Wraight's personal Venom FB.1 WE400 A-T on 118 Sqn at Fassberg in Dec53.   This aircraft arrived on 118 Sqn on Fri 2Oct53 and returned to 29MU High Ercall on Thu 7Jul55.   Mike and his groundcrew Simonized this pursuit ship until it was the fastest on the squadron!   [Backlog: 25Nov10 414 days ] (Click to see.) 206 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of Mike Wraight's personal Venom FB.1 WE400 A-T on 118 Sqn at Fassberg in Dec53.   This aircraft arrived on 118 Sqn on Fri 2Oct53 and returned to 29MU High Ercall on Thu 7Jul55.   Mike and his groundcrew Simonized this pursuit ship until it was the fastest on the squadron!   [Backlog: 25Nov10 414 days ] (Click to see.) 205 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of 118 Sqn's Vampire FB.5VZ317 A-T at Fassberg in Sep53.   This aircraft arrived on 118 Sqn on Mon 21Sep53 and was passed on to 98 Sqn on Thu 19Nov53.   [Backlog: 25Nov10 414 days ]   (Click to see.) 204 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of 118 Sqn's Gloster Meteor T.7 WF779 used for training and instrument checks at Fassberg in Aug53.   [Backlog: 25Nov10 414 days ]   (Click to see.) 203 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of Les Bowles in No.1s.   [Backlog: 25Nov10 414 days ]   (Click to see.) 202 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of Arthur Yeomans in civvies.   [Backlog: 25Nov10 414 days ]   (Click to see.) 201 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of Sabre with Arthur Yeomans.   [Backlog: 25Nov10 414 days ]   (Click to see.) 200 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of an immaculate Fred Butcher.   [Backlog: 25Nov10 414 days ]   (Click to see.) 199 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 57 on more on Dart towing (Naval aircraft only) from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 25Nov10 414 days ]  (Click to see.) 198 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 56 on Asymmetric landing and overshoot, TARGET TOWING and Dart towing (Naval aircraft only) from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 25Nov10 414 days ]  (Click to see.)   Thursday 12th January 2012 197 Thanks to Lars Larhot added photo of Jever from the air looking North - Nov10.   Note the wind turbines North of Jever town which we did not have to worry about in our day!   [Backlog: 22Nov10 416 days ]   (Click to see.) 196 Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo from Jever Visit - 8Oct10.   Rare shot inside the Brockzetel bunker.   [Backlog: 12Nov10 426 days ]   (Click to see.) 195 Thanks to ken Senar added database entry for Plt Off John J Smit, 118 Sqn Fassberg killed on 21Dec53 in Vampire WA380.   [Backlog: 12Nov10 426 days ]   (Click to see.) 194 Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo now it can be told!   Like a fool that he is, Mick Ryan our Web master, left for the final ceremonies at Aurich in the bright sunlight of midday, only wearing a blazer.   That evening, by the time the Searchlight Tattoo had been held up for an hour, sitting on a bench in the dark, Mick got very, very cold.   Shivering uncontrollably he eventually excused himself and tried to find a restaurant to warm up.   He must have looked even worse than usual because the military police rapidly handed him over to a military ambulance hidden in the corner of the parade.   This lovely blonde German military nurse in this picture, (taken earlier in the day in the town centre), and her female doctor colleague, wrapped Mick in a blanket in the back of the ambulance and cuddled him until he thawed out.   When Pat King eventaully found him, having been "talked in" in the dark on Mick's mobile phone, he found Mick recovered enough to be escosrted by the nurse all the way back to our coach.  Pat's only comment was "Some people will do anything to get up close to a blonde!".   [Backlog: 11Nov10 427 days ]   (Click to see.)   Wednesday 11th January 2012 193 Thanks to Don Wilson added photo of the Discharge Certificate for Don Wilson on leaving the service on 20Oct56.   [Backlog: 6Nov10 431 days ]   (Click to see.) 192 Thanks to John Beaumont added photo of Top British Armed Forces Special Vouchers (BAFS) , Centre US equivalent and Bottom French equivalent.   [Backlog: 28Oct10 440 days ]   (Click to see.) 191 Thanks to Don Wilson added photo of 98 Sqn party.   L to R: Unknown; Unknown; Bodger Edwards; Don Wilson.   Anyone able to fill in the names?   [Backlog: 23Oct10 445 days ]   (Click to see.) 190 Thanks to Don Wilson added photo of Don Wilson on a 98 Sqn Hunter F.4 - May55.   [Backlog: 23Oct10 445 days ] (Click to see.) 189 Thanks to Don Wilson added photo of SAC Don Wilson writing home - Sep55.   [Backlog: 23Oct10 445 days ]   (Click to see.) 188 Thanks to Don Wilson added photo of SAC Don Wilson, Instrument Mechanic on 98 Sqn - Sep55.   [Backlog: 23Oct10 445 days ]   (Click to see.) 187 Thanks to Mick Davis added the second part of his story of life on 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel - 2 T.A.F. Blues Part II.   [Backlog: 19Sep10 479 days ]   (Click to see.) 186 Thanks to Andrea Edmonds added four wonderful photographs of Clam Clayton-Jones to his personal page.   [Backlog: 16Sep10 482 days ]   (Click to see.)   Tuesday 10th January 2012 185 Thanks to Frank Evans added John Freeborn's obiturary from the Yorkshire Post to the end of his personal page.   [Backlog: 15Sep10 482 days ]   (Click to see.) 184 Thanks to Cymon Birtles added a photo of Sergeant Pilot Ron Birtles DFM - his portrait.   [Backlog: 6Sep10 491 days ] (Click to see.) 183 Thanks to Cymon Birtles added a photo of AC Doorne using his pre-war skills to paint Sgt Pilot Gordon Jones.   [Backlog: 6Sep10 491 days ]   (Click to see.) 182 Thanks to Cymon Birtles added the words of a 118 Sqn Song from 1941.   [Backlog: 6Sep10 491 days ]   (Click to see.) 181 Thanks to Cymon Birtles added supplement to London Gazette Dated 19Dec41 detailing the award of the DFM to Sergeant Pilot Ronald Boswell Birtles DFM - 118 Sqn WWII pilot.   Sadly he had been killed three days before on 16Dec41.   [Backlog: 6Sep10 491 days ]   (Click to see.) 180 Thanks to Cymon Birtles added two newspaper clippings telling the story of Sergeant Pilot Ronald Boswell Birtles DFM - 118 Sqn WWII pilot's gift of a dinghy for a ditched friend - Nov41.   [Backlog: 6Sep10 491 days ]   (Click to see.) 179 Thanks to Cymon Birtles added photo of Sergeant Pilot Ronald Boswell Birtles DFM - 118 Sqn WWII pilot.   [Backlog: 6Sep10 491 days ]   (Click to see.) 178 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of Meteor FR.9 Fassberg Jul53.   126 were built for the RAF of which 12 were subsequently supplied to Ecuador, 7 to Israel and 2 to Syria.   [Backlog: 2Sep10 495 days ]   (Click to see.) 177 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of "That is how I do it, Chaps".   Fassberg Aug53.   L to R: Ron Hardie, Mike Wraigt and Nick Streeter.   [Backlog: 2Sep10 495 days ]   (Click to see.) 176 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of Venom WE413 A-R believed to be further damage to the tail from a shattered canopy.   [Backlog: 2Sep10 495 days ]   (Click to see.)   Monday 9th January 2012 175 Thanks to Mike Wraight added photo of Pete Hardy and Fred Butcher inspecting a Vampire at Fassberg in Aug53.   The name on the side that they are pointing at is Fg Off G H Heaton.   [Backlog: 2Sep10 494 days ]   (Click to see.)   Sunday 8th January 2012 174 Thanks to Bill Mitchell added photo taken at a Sylt party Nancy I'anson and Bill Mitchell.   [Backlog: 2Sep10 493 days ] (Click to see.) 173 Thanks to Bill Mitchell added photo taken in the bar of the Officers' Club in downtown Jever.   L to R: Joan Mitchell; Beryl Lynn wife of ATC officer; Alice Allen OC 93 Sqn's wife; Nancy West OC 122 Wg's wife; Joyce Wallace; Unknown Lady.   The rest could be Malcolm Club or teachers?   Anyone help?   [Backlog: 2Sep10 493 days ]   (Click to see.) 172 Thanks to Bill Mitchell added photo of Officer's Mess Summar Ball at RAF Sylt - 55.   L to R: Ken Goodwin standing; Unknown sitting; Jack Atkinson, Sylt PAI leaning forward; Unknown having head patted; Unknown Lady, Sylt PAI's wife looking up; Unknown Lady, OC WAFVs at Sylt sitting; Unknown looking left at back; Bill Mitchell lying on the floor at the front; Nancy I'Anson standing; Unknown face partly hidden; Unknown Lady, Sylt PAI's wife standing; Unknown with moustache; Unknown Lady standing.   [Backlog: 2Sep10 493 days ]   (Click to see.) 171 Thanks to Bill Mitchell added photo of a proud Station Commander Gp Capt "fo-fo" Powel-Sheddon DSO and bar, DFC in front of 93 Sqn Sabre F.4 XB871 G - on the occasion of his departure early Aug54 holding his presentation tankard.   This aircraft arrived on 93 Sqn on Fri 23Apr54 and left for 3 Sqn on Fri 20Jan56.   [Backlog: 2Sep10 493 days ]   (Click to see.) 170 Thanks to Bill Mitchell added photo of new toys on 93 Sqn!   L to R; Bill Ritchie, Bill Mitchell and Tinker Bell.   Note the flared Flying Boots.   [Backlog: 2Sep10 493 days ]   (Click to see.) 169 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 55 more on Restarting an engine in flight from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 2Sep10 493 days ]  (Click to see.) 168 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 54 Stopping an engine, Single-engined flying and Restarting an engine in flight from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 2Sep10 493 days ]  (Click to see.) 167 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photoof the result of the invitation - 4 and 93 Sqn Barbeque - 2Jul55.    L to R: 1. Unknown Lady; 2.Unknown; 3. Mary Browne; 4. John Sutton?; 5. Dave Young; 6. Jim Yates; 7. Nancy West; 8. Eric Pigdon; 9. Val Pigdon; 10. Unknown; 11. Brian Iles; 12. Mike Wraight; 13. Podge Page.   Anyone able to name the others?   [Backlog: 2Sep10 493 days ]   (Click to see.)   Friday 6th January 2012 166 Thanks to Cymon Birtles added a better 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.   Thanks to Cymon Birtles, grandson of Flt Sgt Birtles we have this annotated original copy.   L to R: Sgt Pilot Blackie B Blackburn from London, Sgt Pilot Alex H. Alexander from manchester, Flt Sgt Ron Chiefy Ronald Boswell Birtles DFM from Birmingham, Sgt Pilot Gordon G R Jones from Australia and Sgt Pilot Keith Butell from Australia.   [Backlog: 31Aug10 494 days ]   (Click to see.) 165 Thanks to Marc Schimmler added photo of a model of 112 Sqn Sabre F.4 XB920 K made by Marc Schimmler.   The markings look very accurate.   112 Sqn only had Vampires during their time at Jever but re-equipped with Sabre F.4s at Bruggen in Jan54.   XB920 arrived on 112 Sqn on Mon 29Mar54 and became Cat4 (Rehab) on Wed 6Jun56 sent to ATL.   CN707 Ex RCAF 19807. FF 29Sep53, D/D 29Sep53 as XB944, reregistered as XB920, after RAF to USAF charge 14Jun57, to Yugoslav AF as 11-102.   [Backlog: 26Aug10 499 days ]   (Click to see.) 164 Thanks to David Watlins and Mamie Sharman added all the postings and airxcraft flown by BeBe Sharman.   [Backlog: 25Aug10 500 days ]   (Click to see.) 163 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Jim Culley and Mike Wraight Fassberg Summer53.   [Backlog: 20Aug10 504 days ]   (Click to see.) 162 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Hop, Step and Jump. Mike Wraight performing in the Station Sports Day at Fassberg Jun53.   [Backlog: 20Aug10 504 days ]   (Click to see.) 161 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of a very early Meteor PR10 (these did have the rounded Mk 4 tails) - later productions had the Mk 8 tail, at Fassberg.   [Backlog: 20Aug10 504 days ]   (Click to see.) 160 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Ricochet damage to the leading edge of the wing on 118 Sqn Vampire FB.9 WA374 whilst rocketing on the Fassberg Range - 7Sep53.   [Backlog: 20Aug10 504 days ]   (Click to see.)   Thursday 5th January 2012 159 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 53 Crosswind landing, Checks after landing, Shut-down procedure and ASYMMETRIC FLYING from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 20Aug10 503 days ]  (Click to see.) 158 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 52 Instrument approach and Flapless landing from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 20Aug10 503 days ]  (Click to see.) 157 Thanks to Bill Mitchell added photo of a puzzle as Bill Mitchell is the only person recognised in this picture it was taken at a Ball at Sylt maybe during the Sep54 detachment?.   L to R: Sqn Ldr Unknown, Westerland Malcolm Club Lady, Fg Off Bill Mitchell and Westerland Malcolm Club Lady.   [Backlog: 20Aug10 503 days ]   (Click to see.) 156 Thanks to Bill Mitchell added photo of Duncan Trophy awarded to 93 Sqn on parade by Air Marshal Sir Harry Broadhurst KBE, CB, DSO, DFC, AFC as the top scoring 2ATAF squadron for air-to-air gunnery - Friday 19th February 1954. Escort is L to R: Unknown, Fg Off John Davis and Unknown.   [Backlog: 20Aug10 503 days ]   (Click to see.) 155 Thanks to Bill Mitchell added photo of Bill Mitchell climbing into his brand new Sabre - probably soon after 93 Sqn was re-equipped in March 1954.   Eris Pigdon adds it is interesting in that Bill is wearing his parachute as it was always in the cockpit and that he is not wearing his newly issued (flared top) Sabre Boots.   On the Sabre conversion course at Wildenrath we were issued with new flying suits (separate tops and bottoms which were winter grade and we normally wore the top as a flying jacket though this was about April/May time so was warm enough without it).   Bone domes with separate visors and new Sabre oxygen masks.   [Backlog: 20Aug10 503 days ]   (Click to see.) 154 Thanks to Bill Mitchell added photo of Dave Harper and Bill Mitchell (right) posing in front of the Duncan Trophy which was awarded to 93 Sqn on Friday 19Feb54 as the top scoring air-to-air gunnery squadron in 2ATAF.   [Backlog: 20Aug10 503 days ]   (Click to see.) 153 Thanks to Bob Platt added photos of our sister station at Gutersloh - IN and OUT.   38 years and the railings and the buildings are much the same!   [Backlog: 26Jun10 558 days ]   (Click to see.) 152 Thanks to Suzanne Lamb added a photo of ATC bretheren at the Summer Ball in July 1955.   L to R: Rear standing: Unknown; Unknown Lady, Unknown; Jean Devan; James Devan; Seated: Unknown; Unknown.   Anyone able to name the faces?   [Backlog: 12Jun10 572 days ]   (Click to see.)   Wednesday 4th January 2012 151 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of 93 Sqn Barbeque - 2Jul55.   L to R: 1. Unknown Lady; 2.Unknown; 3. Mary Browne; 4. John Sutton?; 5. Dave Young; 6. Jim Yates; 7. Nancy West; 8. Eric Pigdon; 9. Val Pigdon; 10. Unknown; 11. Brian Iles; 12. Mike Wraight; 13. Podge Page.    Anyone able to name the others?   [Backlog: 1Jun10 582 days ]   (Click to see.) 150 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Mike Wraight in the centre and Ken Goodwin on the right chatting up a young lady in a bar in Wilhelmshaven - about Oct55.   Apparently she was the daughter of the local Wilhelmshaven Mercedes Rep. and was into films!   Mike remembers he seems to have got a lift back to Jever from her father.   [Backlog: 1Jun10 582 days ]   (Click to see.) 149 Thanks to Mick Davis added a story of his arrival at 101 Signals Unit Brockzetel - 2 T.A.F. Blues by Mick Davis - Dec58.   [Backlog: 31May10 583 days ]   (Click to see.)   Tuesday 3rd January 2012 148 Thanks to Jane Tydeman, Hammer West's daughter, added a photo of the Bruno Alber's painting of the OC 122 Wing's Hunter F.4 presented to Hammer and Nancy West by 98 Sqn.   [Backlog: 12May10 601 days ]   (Click to see.) 147 Thanks to Paul Hayward added a photo of Paul Hayward's BFES certificate showing that in the 11+ tests conducted at Jever in Feb59, he had passed for Grammar School education.   As a result he then moved to the Secondary School, Prince Rupert at Wilhelmshaven.   At first as a day pupil from his home at Beethovenstrasse in Jever Town and then as a boarder when RAF Jever was handed back to the German Air Force in Dec61 and his parents moved to Dortmund.   Paul, whose father was Geoff Hayward the NAAFI Manager, went on to become an Architect for Buckinghamshire County Council.   [Backlog: 9May10 604 days ]   (Click to see.) 146 Thanks to Paul Hayward added a photo of Paul Hayward's School Report at age 11 yrs and 2 months from the BFES Primary School just outside the Main Gate at RAF Jever - about Jul59.   This was his last Primary School report before moving on to the Secondary School, Prince Rupert at Wilhelmshaven.   At first as a day pupil from his home at Beethovenstrasse in Jever Town and then as a boarder when RAF Jever was handed back to the German Air Force in Dec61 and his parents moved to Dortmund.   Paul, whose father was Geoff Hayward the NAAFI Manager, went on to become an Architect for Buckinghamshire County Council.   [Backlog: 9May10 604 days ]   (Click to see.) 145 Thanks to Paul Hayward added a photo of Paul Hayward's School Report at age 11 yrs and 2 months from the BFES Primary School just outside the Main Gate at RAF Jever - about Mar59.   The Class Teacher was John Roberts and the Headmaster was my father-in-law Karl Watson.   Paul, whose father wasGeoff Hayward the NAAFI Manager, went on to become an Architect for Buckinghamshire County Council.   [Backlog: 9May10 604 days ]   (Click to see.) 144 Thanks to Paul Hayward added a photo of his father Geoff Hayward, NAAFI manager with his VW outside main camp gates - about Aug58.   [Backlog: 9May10 604 days ]   (Click to see.)   Saturday 31st December 2011 143 Thanks to Mick Ryan added the story from 98 Squadron about an accident to Motorcycle AX00 by Ken Goodwin - 20Jul57.   Does anyone know the story behind the need for this accident report?   [Backlog: 9May10 601 days ] (Click to see.)   Friday 30th December 2011 142 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo on the way to Sylt APC 118 Sqn 29Dec53.   [Backlog: 9May10 599 days ] (Click to see.) 141 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Sylt APC 118 Sqn 29Dec53 to 31Jan54.   L to R: Bill Dodds, Alan Powell, Flt Cdr Jim Culley and Arthur Yeomans.   [Backlog: 9May10 599 days ]   (Click to see.) 140 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Sylt APC 118 Sqn 29Dec53 to 31Jan54.   L to R: Brian Rogers, R G V Irish, Pete Hardy and Les Cook.   [Backlog: 9May10 599 days ]   (Click to see.) 139 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Sylt APC 118 Sqn 29Dec53 to 31Jan54.   L to R: Jumper Jones, Bernie Darrington, Doug Durrent and Ricky Lauurie.   [Backlog: 9May10 599 days ]   (Click to see.) 138 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Officers' Mess RAF Fassberg - Oct53.   [Backlog: 9May10 599 days ]   (Click to see.) 137 Thanks to Ian Argyle added the last of his excellent photos of the staff on balcony of Jever Control Tower - 57.   L to R: Greg, Flt Lt Gregory at rear, Ian Argyle and Flt Sgt Taylor.   [Backlog: 9May10 600 days ]   (Click to see.) 136 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of USAF Fairchild C-119 Packet transports visiting Jever on Exercise - about 56/57.   [Backlog: 9May10 600 days ]   (Click to see.) 135 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of Ted, Fred and Ian Argyle on the control tower - about Summer 56.   [Backlog: 9May10 600 days ]   (Click to see.) 134 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of Blackburn Beverley visiting Jever - about Summer 56.   [Backlog: 9May10 600 days ]   (Click to see.)   Thursday 29th December 2011 133 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of Jever Control Tower embedded in the front of ATC HQ - about Summer 56.   [Backlog: 9May10 599 days ]   (Click to see.) 132 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 51 Going round again from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 9May10 599 days ] (Click to see.) 131 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 50 CIRCUIT PROCEDURE AND LANDING and Circuit procedure from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 9May10 599 days ]  (Click to see.) 130 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Les Bowles about summer 53.   [Backlog: 9May10 599 days ]   (Click to see.) 129 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo also probably taken on the way to Exercise Coronet deployment to Gutersloh about 23Jul53.   L to R: Mike Wraight, Bill Dodds and Pete Hardy.   [Backlog: 9May10 599 days ]   (Click to see.)   Monday 26th December 2011 128 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Officers' Club in downtown Celle operated by NAAFI - about 25 miles from Fassberg - about 53.   [Backlog: 9May10 596 days ]   (Click to see.) 127 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of three dashing young men - about 53.   L to R: Fred Butcher, Unknown and Pete Hardy.   [Backlog: 9May10 596 days ]   (Click to see.) 126 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of land rover probably on the way to Exercise Coronet deployment to Gutersloh about 23Jul53.   L to R: Nobby Clark, Bill Dodds and Pete Hardy.   [Backlog: 9May10 596 days ]   (Click to see.) 125 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Mike Wraight receiving his prize for the Hop, Step and Jump from Group Captain Walker, Station Commander RAF Fassberg at the Station Sports Day - about Summer 53.   [Backlog: 9May10 596 days ]   (Click to see.) 124 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo showing why Mike Wraight was not happy when someone landed wheels up in his Venom WE400 at Sylt.   118 Sqn Sylt visit 10Jul54.   [Backlog: 9May10 596 days ]   (Click to see.) 123 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Les Bowles National Service pilot 118 Sqn - about53.   [Backlog: 9May10 596 days ]   (Click to see.) 122 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Mike Wraight deployed under canvas on Exercise Coronet at Gutersloh - 24-28Jul53.   [Backlog: 9May10 596 days ]   (Click to see.) 121 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of visiting Hunter F.4 with its covers on.   This was taken on the visiting aircraft apron [see the parade ground flagpole and the unfamiliar 106 on the nosewheel door]. - about 56.   [Backlog: 9May10 596 days ] (Click to see.) 120 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of visiting Canberra - about 56.   [Backlog: 9May10 596 days ]   (Click to see.) 119 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of Station parade for AOC 2 Group AVM S. R. Ubee CBE AFC - his annual inspection on 20Jul56.   Ian says they were supposed to be on the parade but instead watched it from the attic of the old ATC.   Maybe it is the AOC's Anson parked in front of the hangar?   [Click to see report]   [Backlog: 9May10 596 days ]   (Click to see.) 118 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of Met compound outside ATC.   The aircraft taxying out looks like a Beech C-45 Expediter used extensively by the US Armed Forces - about 56.   Anyone able to confirm this?   [Backlog: 9May10 596 days ] (Click to see.) 117 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of Avro Anson - station taxi - each station had one in those days - 20Jul56.   This is probably the AOC's aircraft taxying out after his annual inspection of RAF Jever on 20Jul56.   See picture at 119.   [Backlog: 9May10 596 days ]   (Click to see.)   Sunday 25th December 2011 116 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of Swedish Douglas C-47 Dakota visiting - about 56.   [Backlog: 9May10 595 days ]   (Click to see.)   Saturday 24th December 2011 115 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 49 Aerobatics and Descent from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 9May10 594 days ]  (Click to see.) 114 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 48 more on High-speed flying from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 9May10 594 days ]  (Click to see.) 113 Thanks to Mike Wraight added another shot of 118 Sqn Venom FB.1 WE415 A-Y.   Arrived on the Squadron on 27Oct53 and became Cat4R on 7Sep54.   Looks brand new so maybe this was taken about Nov53.   [Backlog: 9May10 594 days ] (Click to see.) 112 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of 118 Sqn Venom FB.1 WE415 A-Y.   Arrived on the Squadron on 27Oct53 and became Cat4R on 7Sep54.   Looks brand new so maybe this was taken about Nov53.   [Backlog: 9May10 594 days ] (Click to see.)   Friday 23rd December 2011 111 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo showing why Mike Wraight was not happy when someone landed wheels up in his Venom WE400 at Sylt.   118 Sqn Sylt visit 10Jul54.   [Backlog: 9May10 593 days ]   (Click to see.) 110 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Venom with damage to the leading edge of the wing as a result of flying too close and collecting the air-to-air gunnery banner and it's vertical pole.   Probably Sylt visit in Jan54 or Jul54?   [Backlog: 9May10 593 days ]   (Click to see.)   Thursday 22nd December 2011 109 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Venom WE413 A-R tail damage from a shattered canopy.   See previous picture.   [Backlog: 9May10 592 days ]   (Click to see.) 108 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Venom WE413 A-R hood shattered in flight.   A later incident was described in Flight Comment Jul56 as follows: "Descending at 0.82M at 20,000 ft., the cockpit canopy of this Venom flew open and shattered.   The air blast removed the pilot's bone dome and a piece of perspex penetrated the tailplane.   The failure of the taper pins in the winding mechanism which caused this and two previous accidents, will be overcome by Mod. 929, which is being issued this month."   This aircraft did not arrive on the squadron until 27Oct53.   This may have been one of the two previous incidents as Mike Wraight arrived on 118 Sqn in May53 and from the position of these photographs in his album it was before their Sylt detachment in Jul54.   Anyone know more about this incident?   [Backlog: 9May10 592 days ] (Click to see.) 107 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of Anglo-German Week Open Day Jever 19Jun57.   English Electric Canberra B(I)8 in the static display.   Eric Pigdon tells me that it was built at Preston 12Oct56 and he thinks it is a Snake Emblem of 88 Sqad Wildenrath on the tail unit.   They had B(I)8's from Jan 56 to Dec 62 when the Sqdn was renumbered 14 Sqdn.   The aircraft crashed 3 miles south of Scorpe Dam (Germany) in bad weather on 4Mar59 both crew members killed.   [Backlog: 9May10 591 days ]   (Click to see.)   Wednesday 21st December 2011 106 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of Anglo-German Open Day Jever 19Jun57.   Gloster Javelin taxying out.   [Backlog: 9May10 591 days ]   (Click to see.) 105 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of Anglo-German Open Day Jever 16Jun57.   L to R Republic F-84F Thunderflash, De Havilland Venom, De Havilland Vampire T.11, Gloster Meteor NF.11 and Gloster Meteor T.7.   [Backlog: 9May10 591 days ]   (Click to see.) 104 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of the Emergency Fixer - about summer 57.   This mobile radio vehicle gave bearings from Jever to aircraft calling on the distress frequencies.   Together with bearings from other stations in Germany it was possible to give an immediate position for the transmitting aircraft.   [Backlog: 9May10 591 days ]   (Click to see.) 103 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of The Ops Clerks from ATC outside the Met Office - about Summer57.   L to R Ian Argyle, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown.   Anyone able to identify the others?   [Backlog: 9May10 591 days ]   (Click to see.) 102 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of the Boys from ATC fooling around - about Summer57.    [Backlog: 9May10 591 days ]   (Click to see.) 101 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of the Gliding Club on the airfield with ATC in the background - about Summer57.    [Backlog: 9May10 591 days ]   (Click to see.) 100 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of the Gliding Club.   Pete ? on the airfield about Summer57.   [Backlog: 9May10 591 days ]   (Click to see.) 99 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 47 Spinning and High-speed flying from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 9May10 591 days ]  (Click to see.) 98 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 46 Flying in severe turbulence and Stalling from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 9May10 591 days ]  (Click to see.)   Tuesday 20th December 2011 97 Thanks to Brian Thornton who challenged my wrong identification of a Hunter engine as an Avon203.   This caused me to re-examine the photo of a dis-membered F.4.    Hunter F.4 on display in Tech Wing for the Open Day on 19Jun57.   There was some doubt as to whether this was at the 1957 Open Day.   [Resolved as 57 - click to see].   None of the 4 Hunter squadrons at Jever, 4, 93, 98 or 118 had an aircraft with a tail letter of G and the number ending in 84.   There was one aircraft which was numbered XE684 and it looks like a 6 on the main wheel fairing.   The number on the rear fuselage, partly obscured by the airman's head, looks like a W but could be an X on a curved surface?   There are no records of an F.4 starting with W and ending with 84 that was ever at Jever.   XE684 was an F4 and was on all 4 Sqns as follows: 98SSqn 29Aug55, 4Sqn 3Oct55, 118Sqn 20Dec55, 93Sqn 18Jan56, 229 OCU 22Mar57, 111 Sqn Reduced to spares, May61.   The problem with this record from David Griffin's CD on the Hawker Hunter serial numbers is that it was supposed to have been returned to 229 OCU at Chivenor about 3 months before the Open Day?   The aircraft in the photograph is a Hunter F4 as the separate engine combustion chambers confirm it to be an Avon 113 Series.   [Click to see why].   [Backlog: 9May10 590 days ]   (Click to see.) 96 Thanks to Brian Thornton who challenged my wrong identification of a Hunter engine as an Avon203 I have added confirmation that Brian is right!   The picture shows an Avon engine on display in Tech Wing for the Open Day on 19Jun57.   There was some doubt as to whether this is the 1957 Open Day.   [Resolved as 57 - click to see].   In Jun57 4 and 93 Sqns had F.6s and 98 and 118 Sqns still had F.4s.   However, the sign on the right corner looks like AVON 115, (Originally I thought it said 203), therefore it is from an F.4.   As a result of this uncertainty Brian Thronton challenged me and said "It clearly has a cartridge starter assembly whereas the 203 had the Avpin starter and it has separate combustion chambers whereas the 203 had an annular combustion chamber."   This prompted me to research pictures of both engines on the RAF Museum web site and I have added them below the main picture.   On the left is the Avon 203 and on the right is the 100 Series Avon.   From the clearly separate combustion chambers and the fewer intake struts the displayed engine was a 115 Series from the Hunter F.4.   Thank you Brian!   [Backlog: 9May10 590 days ]   (Click to see.) 95 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Sabre, 118 Sqn mascot, Fassberg about May53.   [Backlog: 9May10 590 days ] (Click to see.)   Monday 19th December 2011 95 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Mike Wraight's room, Fassberg May53.   [Backlog: 9May10 589 days ] (Click to see.) 94 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Fassberg main gate - Oct53.   [Backlog: 9May10 589 days ]   (Click to see.) 93 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Dutch train - May53.   [Backlog: 9May10 589 days ]   (Click to see.) 92 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Dining In Night - suspect Fassberg about 1953.   L to R: Unknown Barman, Les Bowles half a head, Jeff Jeffries foreground, Dave Lockspeiser rear only top of head showing, Mike Wraight, Unknown holding the tankard, Doc ? trying to drink it, Unknown eyes only at rear, Regiment Officer combing hair.   Can anyone name the unknowns?   [Backlog: 9May10 589 days ]   (Click to see.)   Sunday 18th December 2011 91 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of the Boys from ATC visit the Forst Haus in the woods to the south of the airfield about Summer57.   [Backlog: 9May10 588 days ]   (Click to see.) 90 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of view from Ian Argyle's bedroom which was in the ATC building - about57.   [Backlog: 9May10 588 days ]   (Click to see.) 89 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of Control Tower clerks - Ian Argyle, Lionel and Fred - about57.   [Backlog: 9May10 588 days ]   (Click to see.) 88 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of anglo-German Week, March past in Jever town by German Navy Contingent - 16Jun57.   [Backlog: 9May10 588 days ]   (Click to see.) 87 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 45 Endurance and Flying at reduced speed from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 9May10 588 days ]  (Click to see.) 86 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 44 Climbing and General flying from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 9May10 588 days ]  (Click to see.) 85 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of Flying Officer Mike Wraight, 118 Sqn proudly standing next to one of the first Hunter F.4s. He made his first swept wing trip in a Hunter F.4 on 16May55.   [Backlog: 9May10 588 days ]   (Click to see.) 84 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of another shot of 118 Sqn Hunter F.4 WT751 soon after it arrived on the squadron - presuambly about May55.   Note the lack of "Sabrinas" which were added later to collect the links that joined up belts of 30 mm ammunition.   These were found to bounce down the fuselage and cause airframe damage.   WT751 T had ff 9Mar55 Duncan Simpson. C/N 41H-670708. Del. 28Mar55, 5MU, 247 Sqn, 118 Sqn(T) 27Apr55, 5MU 24Aug57, A&AEE, 62 for jettison trials with 230-gall drop tanks(empty), 5MU.   [Backlog: 9May10 588 days ]   (Click to see.) 83 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of another shot of 118 Sqn Hunter F.4 WT751 soon after it arrived on the squadron - presuambly about May55.   Note the lack of "Sabrinas" which were added later to collect the links that joined up belts of 30 mm ammunition.   These were found to bounce down the fuselage and cause airframe damage.   WT751 T had ff 9Mar55 Duncan Simpson. C/N 41H-670708. Del. 28Mar55, 5MU, 247 Sqn, 118 Sqn(T) 27Apr55, 5MU 24Aug57, A&AEE, 62 for jettison trials with 230-gall drop tanks(empty), 5MU.   [Backlog: 9May10 588 days ]   (Click to see.) 82 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of another shot of 118 Sqn Hunter F.4 WT751 soon after it arrived on the squadron - presuambly about May55.   Note the lack of "Sabrinas" which were added later to collect the links that joined up belts of 30 mm ammunition.   These were found to bounce down the fuselage and cause airframe damage.   WT751 T had ff 9Mar55 Duncan Simpson. C/N 41H-670708. Del. 28Mar55, 5MU, 247 Sqn, 118 Sqn(T) 27Apr55, 5MU 24Aug57, A&AEE, 62 for jettison trials with 230-gall drop tanks(empty), 5MU.   [Backlog: 9May10 588 days ]   (Click to see.) 81 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of another shot of 118 Sqn Hunter F.4 WT751 soon after it arrived on the squadron - presuambly about May55.   Note the lack of "Sabrinas" which were added later to collect the links that joined up belts of 30 mm ammunition.   These were found to bounce down the fuselage and cause airframe damage.   WT751 T had ff 9Mar55 Duncan Simpson. C/N 41H-670708. Del. 28Mar55, 5MU, 247 Sqn, 118 Sqn(T) 27Apr55, 5MU 24Aug57, A&AEE, 62 for jettison trials with 230-gall drop tanks(empty), 5MU.   [Backlog: 9May10 588 days ]   (Click to see.)   Saturday 17th December 2011 80 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of another shot of 118 Sqn Hunter F.4 WT751 soon after it arrived on the squadron - presuambly about May55.   Note the lack of "Sabrinas" which were added later to collect the links that joined up belts of 30 mm ammunition.   These were found to bounce down the fuselage and cause airframe damage.   WT751 T had ff 9Mar55 Duncan Simpson. C/N 41H-670708. Del. 28Mar55, 5MU, 247 Sqn, 118 Sqn(T) 27Apr55, 5MU 24Aug57, A&AEE, 62 for jettison trials with 230-gall drop tanks(empty), 5MU.   [Backlog: 9May10 587 days ]   (Click to see.) 79 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of another shot of 118 Sqn Hunter F.4 WT751 soon after it arrived on the squadron - presuambly about May55.   WT751 T had ff 9Mar55 Duncan Simpson. C/N 41H-670708. Del. 28Mar55, 5MU, 247 Sqn, 118 Sqn(T) 27Apr55, 5MU 24Aug57, A&AEE, 62 for jettison trials with 230-gall drop tanks(empty), 5MU.   [Backlog: 9May10 587 days ]   (Click to see.) 78 Thanks to Mike Wraight added a photo of 118 Sqn Hunter F.4 WT751 soon after it arrived on the squadron - presuambly about May55.   WT751 T had ff 9Mar55 Duncan Simpson. C/N 41H-670708. Del. 28Mar55, 5MU, 247 Sqn, 118 Sqn(T) 27Apr55, 5MU 24Aug57, A&AEE, 62 for jettison trials with 230-gall drop tanks(empty), 5MU.   [Backlog: 9May10 587 days ]   (Click to see.) 77 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of anglo-German Week, March past in Jever town by RAF Contingent - 16Jun57.   [Backlog: 9May10 587 days ]   (Click to see.) 76 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of Chipmunk from ATC showing the Station Square - about Jun57.   [Backlog: 9May10 587 days ]   (Click to see.)   Friday 16th December 2011 75 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of runway caravan - about Jun57.   [Backlog: 9May10 586 days ]   (Click to see.) 74 Thanks to Ian Argyle added a photo of Anglo-German Week, March past in Jever town by German War Veterans - 16Jun57.   [Backlog: 9May10 586 days ]   (Click to see.) 73 Thanks to Johnny Macknish added a photo of steely eyed fighter pilot - Johnny Macknish in his Sabre Xb913 - 10Mar55.   [Backlog: 9May10 586 days ]   (Click to see.) 72 I apologise to shareholders for the appalling lack of service on the web site.   I have now retired fully and foolishly took on Chairman of the Chevening Community Led Parish Plan Steering Group. This required me to build and maintain a web site for our activities.   (That is at http://www.cheveningplan.org).   I also met Spike Feist a Phantom/Tornado navigator who lived in the Cheshire Home at the foot of my garden.   Spike is a great character, he is great fun and as sharp as a button though as disabled as Steve Hawking.   Again foolishly I agreed to build and maintain a website for the Cheshire Home.   (That is at http://www.chipsteadlake.org).   In 1980 I founded what is the oldest Home Computer Club in the UK that still meets twice a month at Biggin Hill and I am responsible for maintaining their web site.   (That is at http://www.icpug.org.uk/se/index.htm).   Apart from the Parish Plan and the Supporters of the Cheshire Home activities, you can see that I have bitten off more than I can chew.   I hope to devote all next week (wife permitting!) to trying to catch up a little on the Jever web site backlog.   My apologies to all those who have sent me some marvellous material - it will not be lost and I will add it to the site in the order that I received it.   I am afraid that I am currently running about 586 days behind the material that I have to put up.   I want to go back to work - it was a lot easier than retirement!   [Backlog: 9May10 586 days ] 71 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 43 Take-off and Checks after take-off from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 9May10 586 days ]  (Click to see.)   Sunday 11th December 2011 70 Thanks to Geoff Millward added the tributes to Squadron Leader Dougie D S Bridson, 4 Sqn pilot from 14Sep52 to Mar55 that have been posted on the Professional Pilots Rumour Network PPRuNe.   [Backlog: 9May10 581 days ]  (Click to see.) 69 Thanks to Geoff Millward added the sad news of the passing of Squadron Leader Dougie D S Bridson, 4 Sqn pilot from 14Sep52 to Mar55.   He died peacefully after a long illness on 7Nov11.   [Backlog: 9May10 581 days ]  (Click to see.) 68 Thanks to Mick Ryan added some recently discovered information about Flt Lt Timber TAK Wood, 93 Sqn C Flt Cdr.   [Backlog: 9May10 581 days ]  (Click to see.)   Friday 18th November 2011 67 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 42 Taxying and Checks before take-off from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 9May10 558 days ]  (Click to see.)   Sunday 13th November 2011 66 Thanks to Les Birch added a photo of 93 Sqn groundcrew Aerobatic Team forming up - Sylt Sep54.   L to R: Unknown going to be on the bottom, Unknown in the middle, Les Birch on top, Peter Rose steadying the front and Ginger Mitchell helping at the back.   [Backlog: 9May10 553 days ]   (Click to see.) 65 Thanks to Les Birch added a photo of 93 Sqn groundcrew Aerobatic Team - Sylt Sep54.   Top to bottom: Les Birch, Unknown, Unknown.   Ginger Mitchell watching.   [Backlog: 9May10 553 days ]   (Click to see.) 64 Thanks to Les Birch added a photo of 93 Sqn groundcrew Aerobatic Team - Sylt Sep54.   Top L to R: Les Birch, Unknown, Bottom: Peter Rose, Unknown and Unknown.   Ginger Mitchell rear left.   [Backlog: 9May10 553 days ]   (Click to see.) 63 Thanks to Les Birch added a photo of 93 Sqn groundcrew Aerobatic Team - Sylt Sep54.   Top down: Les Birch, Unknown, Peter Rose, on right Unknown back and Ginger Mitchell.   [Backlog: 9May10 553 days ]   (Click to see.)   Saturday 9th November 2011 62 Thanks to Wilf Crutchley we have learnt the sad news that Sergeant Ron Hardy died on 7th November 2011.   Ron was a Sergeant Pilot on 118 Sqn at Fassberg in 1952.   Ron is to be cremated at Bretby (Burton on Trent, Staffs) crematorium on Tuesday 15 November at 1545.   Family flowers only.   However the family are collecting at the service for RSPB if you wish to make a donation.   You could send a donation directly to them, or to Help the Heroes.   [Backlog: 9May10 549 days ] (Click to see.)   Monday 3rd October 2011 61 Thanks to the Daily Telegraph we have learnt of the death of Group Captain Billy Drake DSO, DFC and bar, DFC(USAF), ex-CO of 112 Squadron from May 1942 to December 1942.   2nd highest scoring fighter ace in North Africa in WWII.   [Backlog: 9May10 512 days ]   (Click to see.)   Sunday 12th June 2011 60 Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Jever Visit - 7Oct10.   Lt. Col. König, our host at Brockzetel, sharing a joke with L to R: Barrie Palmer, 2 unknown general public, Lt Col König, Pat King and Joachim Linke.   In the background one can see the main entrance to the radar site.   I am sure we will all remember Lt. Col. König's linguistic acrobatics when making the German/English briefing, switching so smoothly between German and English without a break in his flow.   [Backlog: 9May10 399 days ]   (Click to see.) 59 Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Jever Visit - 7Oct10.   Seen in the 'Starfighter Bar'.   A plaque showing badges of past operational flying wings stationed at GAF Jever.   Left:No. 10 OCU, February 1964-1983 (equipped with F-104 Starfighter).   Right: Fighter/Bomber Wing 38 (F), 1983-2005 (equipped with IDS/ECR Tornado).   [Backlog: 9May10 399 days ]   (Click to see.) 58 Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Jever Visit - 7Oct10.   GAF Jever Officers' Mess 'Starfighter Bar'.   Mick Ryan explaining how things have changed since his day. L to R: Mick Ryan, Alan Cavanagh, Marcus Christ and Michael Collins.   The 'trophy' hanging from the ceiling was presented to the then CO of the No.10 OCU after his wheels-up landing in a Piaggio Pi-149D in 1973.   [Backlog: 9May10 399 days ]   (Click to see.) 57 Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo of Jever Visit - 7Oct10.   Captain Knappe pointing out to Joachim Linke and Mick Ryan the different regiment trades depicted in their picture gift.   [Backlog: 9May10 399 days ]   (Click to see.) 56 Thanks to Maurice Parker added photo taken during October 2010 visit to GAF Jever outside SHQ.   [Backlog: 9May10 399 days ]   (Click to see.)   Saturday 11th June 2011 55 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 41 checks after starting from Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 9May10 398 days ] (Click to see.) 54 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added page 40 starting the engines of Meteor T.7 Pilots' Notes.   [Backlog: 9May10 398 days ] (Click to see.) 53 Thanks to Mike Wilson added a photo of Elisabeth, one of the ladies who worked in SHQ 59/60.   [Backlog: 9May10 398 days ]   (Click to see.)   Sunday 29th May 2011 52 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added the last of his pictures of Gordon Reed and Nigel Pigdon.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 385 days ]   (Click to see.) 51 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Al Pollock and Mick Ryan.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 385 days ]   (Click to see.) 50 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Dickie Barraclough, Pat King and Audrey King.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 385 days ]   (Click to see.) 49 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Don Exley.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 385 days ]   (Click to see.)   Saturday 28th May 2011 48 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Gordon Reed, Nigel Pigdon and Eric Pigdon.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 384 days ]   (Click to see.) 47 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Johnny Macknish and Nigel Pigdon.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 384 days ] (Click to see.) 46 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Ron Gray.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 384 days ]   (Click to see.) 45 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Al Pollock and Mick Ryan.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 384 days ]   (Click to see.) 44 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Al Pollock, Mick Ryan, Ron Gray and Peter Jones.   In the background Gordon Reed and Nigel Pigdon.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 384 days ]   (Click to see.) 43 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Del Gray.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 384 days ]   (Click to see.)   Friday 27th May 2011 42 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Gordon Reed and Nigel Pigdon.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 383 days ] (Click to see.) 41 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Veronica Palmer half face, Al Pollock back, Jenny Collins Michael Collins, Audrey King foreground, Pat King and Barrie Palmer.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 383 days ]   (Click to see.) 40 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Don Exley and Johnny MacKnish.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 383 days ] (Click to see.) 39 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Dickie Barraclough, David Lockspeiser, Bill Maish, Audrey King foreground and Veronica Palmer.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 383 days ]   (Click to see.) 38 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Pat King, Barrie Palmer foreground, Jenny Collins and Michael Collins.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 383 days ]   (Click to see.) 37 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Barry Palmer and Pat King.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 383 days ]   (Click to see.) 36 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Jenny Collins, Michael Collins and Pat King.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 383 days ]   (Click to see.) 35 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of David Lockspeiser, Bill Maish and Veronica Palmer.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 383 days ]   (Click to see.) 34 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of "..what do you mean you're short of fuel - follow me I've got plenty!" L to R: Peter Jones, Del Gray, Roger Hymans and Jo Ryan.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 383 days ]   (Click to see.)   Monday 23rd May 2011 33 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of "..then we were belly up!" L to R: Peter Jones, Roger Hymans and Jo Ryan.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 379 days ]   (Click to see.) 32 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added picture of Gordon Reed and Nigel Pigdon.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 379 days ] (Click to see.) 31 Thanks to Ron Gray added picture of "...upside down!". L to R: Foreground Peter Jones, Roger Hymans telling the tale, Jo Ryan, Al Pollock and Mick Ryan.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 379 days ]   (Click to see.) 30 Thanks to Ron Gray added picture of "I know my place". Pat King in 'umble mode.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 379 days ]   (Click to see.)   Saturday 21st May 2011 29 Thanks to Ron Gray added picture of Bill Maish, Al Pollock and Dickie Barraclough.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 377 days ]   (Click to see.) 28 Thanks to Ron Gray added picture of Helen Hymans at rear, Jo Ryan talking to David Lockspeiser.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 377 days ]   (Click to see.) 27 Thanks to Ron Gray added picture of "...are you all paying attention?".   Mick Ryan trying to explain the picture that was a gift to Jever Steam Laundry from GAF Jever during our visit in October 2010.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 377 days ] (Click to see.) 26 Thanks to Ron Gray added picture of "...and now for the bad new; I'm low on fuel".   Mick Ryan on the cadge again, fresh from Specsavers.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 377 days ]   (Click to see.) 25 Thanks to Ron Gray added picture of Johnny MacKnish, Eric Pigdon, Gordon Reed and Nigel Pigdon.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 377 days ]   (Click to see.) 24 Thanks to Ron Gray added picture of Dickie Barraclough, Gordon Reed at rear, Nigel Pigdon at rear and Peter Jones.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 377 days ]   (Click to see.) 23 Thanks to Ron Gray added picture of Peter Jones, Audrey King back, Bill Maish, Del Gray, Dave Lockspeiser and Don Exley.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 377 days ]   (Click to see.)   Friday 20th May 2011 22 Thanks to Ron Gray added picture of Michael Collins, Mick Ryan and Barrie Palmer talking over the last German visit.   AGM2011.   [Backlog: 9May10 376 days ]   (Click to see.)   Saturday 14th May 2011 21 Thanks to RAF Club added date of AGM next year 2012 - 17Mar12 at the RAF Club.   [Backlog: 9May10 370 days ] (Click to see.)   Monday 25th April 2011 20 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of L to R Rear: Sandy Sanderson, Cherry Sutton, Unknown, Eric Pigdon, Taff Taylor and CJ. Front: Unknown school teacher, Wyn Walkinshaw, Moira Sanderson and Val Pigdon, at Eric Pigdon's farewell party - April 1957.   [Backlog: 9May10 351 days ]   (Click to see.) 19 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of John Sutton with daughter Shena.   [Backlog: 9May10 351 days ]   (Click to see.) 18 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of Val Pigdon with baby Christopher Sanderson and his mother Moira Sanderson in front of the newly repaired VW which Sandy had rolled on 6th May 1956 and put himself in Rostrop Hospital alongside Moira and the newly delivered baby!   [Click to see F540 report].   I would guess this was about March 1957 as Val Pigdon returned to UK in April 1957 and the baby looks less than a year old.   [Backlog: 9May10 351 days ]   (Click to see.) 17 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of Paddy Minnis with unknown child at Eric Pigdon's Farewell party - Apr57.   [Backlog: 9May10 351 days ]   (Click to see.) 16 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of same farewell. L to R: Tony Landon background, Tom Young, Unknown, Unknown Lady, Unknown lady and Birdy Biggs. - Before April1957.   [Backlog: 9May10 351 days ]   (Click to see.) 15 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of an obvious farewell to some unknown person?. L to R: Unknown saluting, Naval officer's head maybe Tom Young, Taff Taylor in the front, Unknown lady dancing with Birdy Biggs. - Before April1957.   [Backlog: 9May10 351 days ]   (Click to see.) 14 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of Roger Hymans with three unknown admirers and Birdy Biggs in the background, at Eric Pigdon's farewell party in Eric's quarter - April1957.   [Backlog: 9May10 351 days ]   (Click to see.) 13 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of L to R: Paddy Minnis with unknown lady and man (can anyone supply names?), at Eric Pigdon's farewell party in Eric's quarter - April1957.   [Backlog: 9May10 351 days ]   (Click to see.) 12 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of L to R: Birdy Biggs, who seems to be collecting wedding rings, Cherry Sutton, unknown school teacher, back of Roger Hymans and Wyn Walkinshaw, at Eric Pigdon's farewell party in Eric's quarter - April1957.   [Backlog: 9May10 351 days ]   (Click to see.) 11 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of L to R: Still in strange garb John Sutton, Moira Sanderson and Tom Young our RN exchange pilot, at Eric Pigdon's farewell party in Eric's quarter - April1957.   [Backlog: 9May10 351 days ]   (Click to see.)   Sunday 24th April 2011 10 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of L to R: Unknown school teacher, Cherry Sutton, Birdy Biggs, back of Wyn Walkinshaw, CJ and back of Moira Sanderson, at Eric Pigdon's farewell party in Eric's quarter - April1957.   [Backlog: 9May10 350 days ]   (Click to see.) 9 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of at rest Paddy Minnis, Val Pigdon, Gordon Talbot, Sandie Sanderson and Wyn Walkinshaw one of the school teachers, at Eric Pigdon's farewell party in Eric's quarter - April1957.   [Backlog: 9May10 350 days ]   (Click to see.) 8 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of Birdy Biggs and CJ supporting an unknown lady, at Eric Pigdon's farewell party in Eric's quarter - April1957.   [Backlog: 9May10 350 days ]   (Click to see.) 7 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of John Sutton in strange garb and apparently shaving with a bemused Birdy Biggs, at Eric Pigdon's farewell party in Eric's quarter - April1957.   [Backlog: 9May10 350 days ]   (Click to see.) 6 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of CJ, an unknown school teacher and Roger Hymans, at Eric Pigdon's farewell party in Eric's quarter - April1957.   [Backlog: 9May10 350 days ]   (Click to see.)   Saturday 23rd April 2011 5 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of Gordon Talbot on the right trying to lift Birdy Biggs in a cloths basket (with an unknown head on the back of his neck). In the background left to right is CJ, the top of Sandy Sanderson's head and Wyn Walkinshaw, at Eric Pigdon's farewell party in Eric's quarter - April1957.   [Backlog: 9May10 349 days ]   (Click to see.) 4 Thanks to Eric Pigdon added a picture of CJ being simultaneously throttled by an unknown and comforted by , probably an unknown schoolteacher, at Eric Pigdon's farewell party in Eric's quarter - April1957.   [Backlog: 9May10 349 days ] (Click to see.)   Wednesday 20th April 2011 3 Thanks to Jimmy Randle we have learnt the sad news that Squadron Leader Dave Todman, 98 Sqn pilot and ex-guardsman, died on 4th March 2011 at Chirk, near Wrexham, and was buried in Worcester on 24th March 2011.   Jimmy tells us that he was aware of this site,and they spent many a happy hour perusing the pages, reminiscing about the past and chatting of friends in the R.A.F.   He was at Jever from 23Nov55 to May57.   [Backlog: 9May10 346 days ] (Click to see.)   Monday 11th April 2011 2 Thanks to Jayne Tydeman, her daughter, we have learnt the sad news that Nancy Rosemary West (nee Browne) the wife of Gp Capt "Hammer" West, OC 122 Wing and founder of Jever Steam Laundry, died at Staplehurst on 2nd April 2011, aged 91, after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved wife of the late Group Captain C S (John) West, DFC; much loved mother of Jane and Bobbie; and Nona to 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service at All Saints Church, Biddenden, Kent at 2pm on Friday 15th April. Family flowers only and donations in lieu to the RAF Benevolent Fund or the Stroke Association via T W Fuggle & son, 20 Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent Tn30 6QU.   [Backlog: 9May10 337 days ]   (Click to see.)   Sunday 10th April 2011 1 Thanks to Pat King added the calling notice for the 2011 AGM on 7May11 at 1830 hrs in the RAF Club, President's Room and the minutes for the 2010 AGM.   [Backlog: 9May10 336 days ]   (Click to see.)