Pictures of RAF Jever Station and Local Region Click Year to Jump to First Picture for that Year 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961    1969   1981   1985     1992     2000+  2004 2005 2006 2007 HMT Empire Parkestone, Harwich to Hook of Holland Another shot of the SS Empire Parkestone revealing that she was originally a Canadian ship. The 'Empire Wansbeck' sister ship of the 'Empire Parkestone' which plied nightly between Harwich and the Hook of Holland, taking all ranks of all three services, and support civilians, to and from their postings in BAOR.         1951 RAF Jever Equipment, Pay and Accounting Section - about June 1951. Flt Lt Brian Ritchie, Officer i/c EPAS is third from left in the front row.         1952 Recruit training at RAF Bridgenorth in July 1952.   Jimmy Butler is 2nd from the right on the standing row.         1953 View of Officers' Mess Ante-room taken from the Minstrel's Gallery.   Probably early 1953. Visiting civilian Jul-52 - Apr53. Jever Signals Section transport VW Combi with the NAAFI and Corporals' Club behind - 1953. Signals Section new Volkswagen Kombi transport.   The Station Commander at the time, Gp Capt Powel-Sheddon, took a shine to the silver hub caps which were unfortunately inter-changeable with the camouflaged hubs on his service Volkswagen Beetle - and the Signals Section lost their bright new hub caps. The Jever Mobile Homer Station - About 1953. Equipment inside Homer RX1392 - About 1953. Ernest Pavelin operating the VHF Mobile Homer Equipment at Jever. Group relaxing outside the Transmitter Building - About 1953.   Anyone supply names? Resting during the Creation of a Car Park at the Transmitter Building - about 1953.   Anyone supply names? Stan Vane taking a photograph in the woods at the back of the fuel dump. Stan Vane and Ernest Pavelin exploring a Shooting Hide in the Forrest round the airfield. Ernest Pavelin and Stan Vane in the forests around the airfield. Ernest Pavelin and Unknown friend. Stan Vane and Unknown friend. Rear view of Officers' Mess and lawns - Sep53. Cover of RAF Form F64 Airman's Service Book for Tony Critchley - 18Nov53. Inside cover and page 1 of RAF Form F64 Airman's Service Book for Tony Critchley - 18Nov53. Pages 2 and 3 of RAF Form F64 Airman's Service Book for Tony Critchley - 18Nov53. Pages 4 and 5 of RAF Form F64 Airman's Service Book for Tony Critchley - 18Nov53. Pages 6 and 7 of RAF Form F64 Airman's Service Book for Tony Critchley - 18Nov53. Pages 8 and 9 of RAF Form F64 Airman's Service Book for Tony Critchley - 18Nov53. Pages 10 and 11 of RAF Form F64 Airman's Service Book for Tony Critchley - 18Nov53. Pages 12 and 13 of RAF Form F64 Airman's Service Book for Tony Critchley - 18Nov53. Cover of RAF Form 856 Certificate of Service for Junior Technician Tony Critchley - 18Nov53. Inside cover and page 1 of RAF Form 856 Certificate of Service for Junior Technician Tony Critchley - 18Nov53. Pages 2 and 3 of RAF Form 856 Certificate of Service for Junior Technician Tony Critchley - 18Nov53. Pages 4 and 5 of RAF Form 856 Certificate of Service for Junior Technician Tony Critchley - 18Nov53. Pages 6 and 7 of RAF Form 856 Certificate of Service for Junior Technician Tony Critchley - 18Nov53. Pages 8 and 9 of RAF Form 856 Certificate of Service for Junior Technician Tony Critchley - 18Nov53. Pages 10 and 11 of RAF Form 856 Certificate of Service for Junior Technician Tony Critchley - 18Nov53. Outside cover of FMed101 Smallpox Vaccination Certificate for Tony Critchley - 25Nov53. Inside of FMed101 Smallpox Vaccination Certificate for Tony Critchley - 25Nov53. 1954 RAF Form 557 - Permanent Pass - familiar to many. Red Lion in Jever Town 1954 Pond in Jever Town Charlie Rich and Mike Charles 1954 Some Members of the RAF Jever Athletic Team after a match against Oldenburg taken outside the Malcolm Club RAF Oldenburg.   Charlie Rich unknown position, Taff Jones kneeling front left side and Ken Bibby standing right end with paper - 1954. RAF Form 60a - Notice given at the time of offering to join the Royal Air Force - 24Feb54.   Notice the handwritten changes from His to Her Majesty as new forms had yet to be printed after the new succession. RAF Jever Refuelling Flight on detachment at RAF Ahlhorn whilst the runway at Jever was being re-surfaced - Mar54. RAF Jever Refueling Flight - 54.   L to R: Dinger Bell, Geoff Prince, Ted Mault, Ron Stanley and GSO driver Harry Ihle. Unknown Occasion and Mess - 12Apr54. Island of Sylt.   Note the Hindenburg Damm, the only rail connection to the mainland - 1954. Stormy Sylt - miserable in the winter - 1954. Westerland Sylt - top right showing the ramp across from the mainland - 1954. Another postcard of Sylt - 1954. Corporals' Club end of NAAFI - 1954. This is the companion Block to the Tech Wing Block, they are numbered 35 & 36 on the Air Base Upjever plan - 1954. Sabres being serviced in Tech Hanger RAF Jever After Mar54. East end Fuel Dump. Rail supply line for RAF Jever. Digging in the Bofors Gun for Exercise Wild Goose - 29Apr54.   Sgt Dodds and unknown gunners. Cable laying around Jever - Apr54.   L to R: Fletch, Ted Breeze and Roy Hogben. Officer's Mess Entrance - 54. RAF Form 3884 Certificate of Inoculation - 17May54. Ditched Austin - May54. Winning Tech Wing Team for the Powel-Sheddon Soccer Trophy RAF Jever 53/54 - 19May54. Unknown, Ernest Pavelin, Unknown on Shopping Trip - about 1954. Erecting a ride for the fair in Jever Town Main Square - 1954. Both young and old on a ride in the fair in Jever Town Main Square - 1954. General view of stalls at the fair in Jever Town Main Square - 1954. Pedlar selling dolls, whistles etc at the fair in Jever Town Main Square - 1954. Large Candle erected in town square, because of the reduction in file size it is unreadable but the sign on the front of the table says "Spende fur die Kriegsgefangene", (Donations for the Prisoners of War), I presume in aid of POWs taken on the Eastern Front, I don't think the Allies had any at this time. - 1954. Konditorei & cart Jever square. - 1954. Jever Main Square looking other way, same cart - 1954. Jever Main Square - 1954. Haus Der Getreuen alongside the Jever Pils brewery.   In 2005 we ran a "Taceval" on the quality of Pils still being brewed.   It was a lovely day and it tasted as good as ever.   This pub is also famous for its Bismarck room where the elder statesman used to enjoy the hospitality.   This is how it looked in 1954.   Clive Roberts reports that when he was at Jever 1958-1961 it was THE dining experience. Mayors House.   This is how it looked in 1954. Town Hall.   This is how it looked in 1954. Jock Hardie and his service coach on one of the duty runs - about 1954. Relaxing after exercises at Putlos, near Oldenburg in Holstein, Schleswig-Holstein - Summer 54   Top L to R: John Allen, John Pestelle and Sportie Simmons; Bottom: Jim Youell, Roy Hogben and Baz. Engine Bay Fitters hard at work outside ASF in Tech Wg - About mid-54.   L to R: Sid Roberts, Unknown Roberts, Mick Unknown and Tony Critchley. William Critchley outside the barrack block. Signals Section outside Jever Ops Block - Summer 54. L to R Back Row: Butch, Baz, Smithy, Jim Youell, Bob Johnson, Ron, Jock Philips, Murphy, Sportie Simmons and Hackett. Signals Squadron off to Delmenhorst ranges - Summer 54.. On Exercise "William" Operations Post - Summer 54.   L to R: John Pestelle and Roy Hogben. Cover of Form 64 Airman's Service Book and the first few pages for Bryan Mills on enrolling in the RAF on 8Sep54. Pages 2 and 3 of Form 64 Airman's Service Book for Bryan Mills on enrolling in the RAF on 8Sep54. Pages 4 and 5 of Form 64 Airman's Service Book for Bryan Mills on enrolling in the RAF on 8Sep54. Pages 6 and 7 of Form 64 Airman's Service Book for Bryan Mills on enrolling in the RAF on 8Sep54. Pages 8 and 9 of Form 64 Airman's Service Book for Bryan Mills on enrolling in the RAF on 8Sep54. Pages 10 and 11 of Form 64 Airman's Service Book for Bryan Mills on enrolling in the RAF on 8Sep54. Rather tatty remnants of a Sub-Form 1383 Kit Deficiencies as a price for Bryan Mills being posted to 2nd T.A.F. dated 25Nov54.   He was short of One Mugs Drinking and One Anklets Drab - hope the cost wasn't too high! One of the back streets in Jever Town - 1954. Church spire from one of the Jever side streets - 1954. Esso Filling Station Jever - 1954. Back Street of Jever - 1954. Jever Schloss Tower from unusual view - 1954. Jever Schloss Tower - 1954. Jever Schloss - about 1954. One of the Main Streets of Jever - 1954. Jever Church Spire from the Park - 1954. Railway Crossing on the way into Jever, looking towards Jever - 1954. This building is near the Jever Railway Station and appears to be a converted base to a windmill? - 1954. George was told that the sugar loaf shaped building in this Wilhemshaven harbour view was an air raid shelter.   There was also a similar structure near Jever railway station, can anyone confirm? - 1954. Jever Town Terraces with Gymnasium (High School). Old windmill Jever - 1954. Old windmill Jever - 1954. Old windmill Jever,&Note the tall whip aerial mounted on the roof!!! - 1954. Old windmill Jever - 1954. Jever Town looking South with the Airfield in the distance on the right.   The road to the camp can be seen in the top right of the picture.   I think this is a later picture than the previous shot which was taken from about the same position.   There appear to be more houses in the foreground in front of the Schloss Tower. RAF Form 1629 - Driving Permit and Identification Card for LAC Colin Pratt - 16Dec54. 1955 Trevor Pailing manning a Refuelling Bowser in Station Flight - about 1955 Test bench for Rebecca 8 - about 1955 Taff Thomas and Jock Lowe - 1955. 4 Sqn Hunters on their Pan.   Taken from the roof of Hangar 1 - After Jul55. Olympia Typewriter Factory.   This was a well known landmark from the air as well.   It was on the approach path for a landing on Runway 29 (28 today) at about the point where you would start your descent when doing a GCA. Colin Pratt and VW on the way to HQ 2ATAF Monchen Gladbach - 1955. Colin Pratt and Jock Costly on the Rations Run delivering Mess Rations around the camp - 1955. RAF Sylt Refueller fire at installation.   Driver was on top of his tanker to connect it to the installation when his refueller caught fire.   It is presumed that the tank split open and he died when he jumped off and landed in the burning fuel - May/June 55. Refuelling Flight - 55. Bull Night with the boys - 1955.   Anyone supply names? L to R: Burnickle, Bennett and Eric Carter doing their bit for a "Bull Night" - 1955. L to R: Jock Lowe, Taff Thomas rear and Bill Bailes front - 1955.   Barrack Block accommodation. Time for a Tea break in the NAAFI - 1955.   Eric Carter, Vin, Bill Bailes, Taff Thomas, Nobby Clark and Colin Pratt. MT Section - 1955. Herbert Frost in front of his MT Bowser - 1955. L to R: Taff Thomas and "Hubby" Frost in front of an aircraft refuelling Bowser - 1955. "Hubby" Frost in the Bowser park - 1955. "Hubby" Frost pulling out the refuelling hose - 1955. Sgt Broom, MT Section Office - 1955. RAF Police Corporal Dog Handler in the MT Yard - 1955. RAF Jever MT Section - Aug55.   L to R: Eric Carter, Mick Pummel, Curtis (despatch rider), Herbert Frost, Unknown and Unknown. Block 35 side balcony - Aug55.   L to R: Ken Hanslip, Holmes, Eric Carter, Colin Pratt and Megill. McGill and Colin Pratt in front of one of the delivery lorries at the Coal Compound with the German GSO workers.   The coal was delivered to Married Quarters and the Boiler Houses on the camp - 1955. McGill and his VW - 1955. Gotcha!   Val about to be carted away from the MT Yard.   L to R: Herbert Frost, Stan, Colin Pratt, "Policeman" McGill, real policeman Val (note police spats), Arnholz - 1955. Frosty scene looking towards the camp Main Entrance from the Tech Wing at Jever about Dec55. Another frosty scene looking from main gate at Jever about Dec55. Permission to wear plain clothes - 1Dec55. 1956 Jever Square - About 56. Tennis courts in centre of Other Ranks Barrack Blocks - About 56. Tennis courts from the roof of one of the Barrack Blocks - About 56. 24 Hunter flypast believed for royalty some time in 1956. Road to the North West Dispersal - About 56. Swedish Douglas C-47 Dakota visiting - about 56. F557 Permanent Pass for Tony Critchley - 15Apr56. 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? Avro Anson - station taxi - each station had one in those days - about 56.   This is probably the AOC's aircraft taxying out after his annual inspection of RAF Jever on 20Jul56.   See previous picture. AOC No 2 Group 2TAF Air Vice Marshal S. R. Ubee CBE AFC and the Station Commander Group Captain Sid Hughes maybe on the occasion of the AOC's Inspection - 20Jul56. 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? Visiting Canberra - about 56. 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. Allied Services Frontier Crossing Pass for Nordhorn for one day return trip into Holland - 28Feb56.   I suppose this took the place of a Passport when used with a Service Identity Document. Corporals' Club and NAAFI from John Porter's Room in Block 35 - About Summer 56. Harry Thomas on his 2,500 gall AVTAG Bowser - 1956. It can easily be forgotten when thinking of "Mobile FGA Squadrons" in a tactical air force, how much ground support is actually required for sustained operations.   This is a convoy of 2,500 gallon refuellers on the way to support a Jever deployment to Leeuwarden in Holland for the NATO Exercises 'Stranglehold' and 'Whipsaw'.   12 Hunter F.4s and 19 pilots deployed from 18th to 29th September 1956. Ernie Ireland and his Kabille 1,400 gallon Refueller on the way to Holland for the deployment to Leeuwarden - 1956. Bundes Border Post into Holland on the way to the Detachment to Leeuwarden for the NATO Exercises 'Stranglehold' and 'Whipsaw'.   12 Hunter F.4s and 19 pilots deployed from 18th to 29th September 1956. Cookhouse for the deployment to Leeuwarden in Holland - 1956. Refuelling Flight on Detachment to Leeuwarden, Holland for the NATO Exercises 'Stranglehold' and 'Whipsaw'.   12 Hunter F.4s and 19 pilots deployed from 18th to 29th September 1956. Dutch Dakota taxying out during the Detachment to Leeuwarden for the NATO Exercises 'Stranglehold' and 'Whipsaw'.   12 Hunter F.4s and 19 pilots deployed from 18th to 29th September 1956. Paddy Nolan - 1956. Colin Pratt - 1956 Republic R-84F Thunderstreak being refuelled at Jever - about 1956. MT Drivers got out and about more than the rest of us - at least at ground level.   This photograph, taken from a service Landrover in Bremen, shows the wide German pre-war roads but even by 1956 not as much traffic as today. There were regular MT runs to Delmenhorst to collect stores - 1956. The long straight road to and from Sande Railway Station.   This was the arrival and departure route to and from UK until we had our own wheels and drove to and from England.   Today this is Road K294 - goodness knows what it was numbered when this photo was taken in 1957.   (Map by courtesy of Microsoft Autoroute.) Demolished German Air Raid Shelter at Sande Railway Station - which was the arrival and departure point on the German Railway System for most of us - about 1956. An earlier picture of the demolished concrete tower at Sande railway station taken about 1952/53.   In this shot can be seen small windows near the top of the tower.   Maybe the story that this is not an Air Raid Shelter but a Gun Tower could be true.   Does anyone know the answer? An activity which the aircrew would not have seen.   The Refuelling Bowsers being filled up at the fuel dump.   Here Fritz on top fills up Colin Pratt's bowser - I hope with AVTAG! - 56. Jever Control Tower embedded in the front of ATC HQ - about Summer 56. Blackburn Beverley visiting Jever - about Summer 56. Visiting Dutch Meteor 8 being refuelled at Jever - 56. Main Gate Sign - 1956. Frank Kelly from the Station Post Room with his service Volkswagen on his way down to RAF Scharfoldendorf to collect the mail for the base from A.P.O. Hannover - 1956. Ted, Fred and Ian Argyle on the control tower - about Summer 56. Sgt Hobbs with the en route rations for the 4 Sqn road convoy on the way to Sylt May56. Trevor "Happy" Pailing, Pete Haines, Colin Pratt and Tigh on the way to Sylt 1956.   If it was to support 93 Sqn detachment it would be August 1956.   Anyone know when it was? O&K Crane.   See the next two pictures for it in use! - 1956. Perkin's Crash on the Way back from Sylt - May56 if it was with 4 Sqn. Another shot of Perkin's Crash on the Way back from Sylt when he was nearly home to Jever.   The truck is being recovered by the RAF's O and K Crane.   Note the marking on the load "Do Not Drop" - someone should have told Perkins! - May56 if it was with 4 Sqn. Left to right: Colin Pratt, S Hardie; B Bailey and Harry Thomas.   From the signpost distances, this was taken somewhere near Siebetshaus on the B210 between Jever and Wilhelmshaven about 1956. Left to right: Charlie Elliott, Taff Harry Thomas, Jock Hardie and Bill Bailes adorning the same roadsign near Jever as in the previous picture - about 1956. Convoy to Sylt at a stop on the Autobahn 1956.   It does not look like August 56, the condition of the trees suggest February 56 98 Sqn or March 56 118 Sqn detachments?   Anyone remember?. 4 Sqn Convoy to Sylt.   Sergeant Jack Amos and Sergeant Hobbs on the right.   The 4 Sqn badge on the Landrover door gives a clue - maybe May56. Fg Off Danny Daniels and Sgt Hobbs with the Road Convoy on the ramp crossing from Sylt on the way back to Jever after 4 Sqn Gunnery Detachment - May56. 3 person ticket for the Sylt causeway from Niebull to Westerland - 2Oct56.   Probably driving a lorry in support of 118 Sqn's Sylt detachment that month. RAF Form F1629 Identification Card for Drivers for Tony Critchley 8Oct56. Certificate of Authority for Travel on the Dover/Ostend Boat and Belgian Railways for LAC Bryan Mills dated 20Nov56? Entrance to Jever Town - 1956. 1957 Technical Wing 1957.   Only ones identified so far are: 4th from right seated Chiefy "Jock" Patterson; 3rd from right standing front row Sgt "Lofty" Barker and 5th from right back row John Porter.   Can anyone else put some names to the faces? USAF Fairchild C-119 Boxcar transports visiting Jever on Exercise - about 56/57. Another picture of the USAF Fairchild C-119 Boxcar transports visiting Jever on Exercise - about 57. Airmens' Mess - about 1957. Cover of Record of Service for Senior Aircraftsman James "Jock" Butler. Page 1 of Record of Service for Senior Aircraftsman James "Jock" Butler.   "Service No.: 4106053; BUTLER James Robertson; Date of Birth: 9-1-35; Occupation: Rubber Mill Labourer; Date of Enlistment: 24-7-52; Trade in R.A.F. on Enlistment: Recruit 'D'; Date of Transfer to Reserve: (Class 'E'): 23-7-52; Date of Discharge: 23-7-52." Pages 2 and 3 of Record of Service for Senior Aircraftsman James "Jock" Butler.   "Total service on current engagement:- Five years Nil days.   Trade on discharge Motor Transport Driver (Mechanic) Heavy.   Reason for discharge:- Para 606 clause 1 - on completion of his period of regular Air Force Service.   Description on discharge:- Height:- 5 feet 8¾ inches.   Complexion:- Fresh; Colour of eyes:- Brown; Colour of hair:- Brown; Marks or scars:- Nil.   Address of Reserve Centre:- R.A.F. Record Office Div2A, Barnwood, Gloucestershire.   Ability as tradesman 5 Good.   Personal qualities (i) Leadership:- 6 Good.   (ii) Co-operation 6 Good.   (iii) Bearing Smart 6." Pages 6 and 7 of Record of Service for Senior Aircraftsman James "Jock" Butler.   "Motor Transport Driver (Mechanic) Heavy).   Period of Employment in the RAF: 5Oct54 to 24Jun57.   Duties codes: M.T.D.M.H.   "Drives all categories of service vehicles (including category 2 vehicles if specially qualified).   Carries out first-line servicing of vehicles, wheel changing, and minor repairs to inner tubes.   Cleans, greases and oils vehicles.   Performs first and second-line servicing.   Diagnoses and rectifies running faults.   Undertakes the servicing and simple adjustment of steering assemblies, braking systems and carburettor and ignition systems.   Assists in major component changing.   Examines vehicles for corrosion and carries out preventative treatment.   Carries out road-testing of vehicles." Pages 10 and 11 of Record of Service for Senior Aircraftsman James "Jock" Butler.   "Any additional information and type of employment for which recommended:- A good mechanical transport driver qualified to drive service Heavy Duty Vehicles and Coaches.   He is considered to be suitable for any employment which entails the steering assemblies, braking systems and carburettor and ignition systems.   Assists in major component changing.   Examines vehicles for corrosion and carries out preventative treatment.   Carries out road-testing of vehicles." Course pages of Record of Service for Senior Aircraftsman James "Jock" Butler.   "Courses of training completed during Royal Air Force Service.   Trade training for M.T. Mechanic (Servicing) at No. 8 School of T.T. Weeton.  10-2-53 to 1-3-53.   Pass.   Trade Training for Motor Transport Driver (Heavy) at No. 8 School of T.T. R.A.F. Weeton. 3-5-54 to 5-5-54.   Pass." Tech Wing Block from Block 40 about 1957. Block 40 about 1957. NAAFI from Block 40 about 1957. NAAFI and Corporal's Club - about 1957. Station Headquarters, Bryan Mill's Movements and Leave Office - 1957.   L to R: John McGuire from Accounts and Bryan Mills. Station Headquarters, Bryan Mills in his Movements and Leave Office - 1957. Station Headquarters, Bryan Mills in his Movements and Leave Office with John McGuire from Accounts on the right - 1957. Station Headquarters, Bryan Mills in his Movements and Leave Office - 1957. Station Headquarters, Bryan Mills in his Movements and Leave Office pointing out some useful information on the railway timetables, with John McGuire from Accounts - 1957. Runway caravan - about Jun57. Chipmunk from ATC showing the Station Square - about Jun57. Control Tower clerks - Ian Argyle, Lionel and Fred - about57. 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? View from Ian Argyle's bedroom which was in the ATC building - about57. 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. Staff on balcony of Jever Control Tower - 57.   L to R: Greg, Flt Lt Gregory at rear, Ian Argyle and Flt Sgt Taylor. Unknown group of Central Armoury personnel enjoying the sun at the camp swimming pool - 1957. Unknown Central Armoury personnel at the swimming pool - 1957. Unknown Central Armoury personnel sitting in the sun on the roof of block 35 - 1957. Tony Critchley standing in front of a Handley Page Marathon T.11 which may have been visiting from Bassingbourne where the RAF used them for navigator training.   Can anyone remember this occasion? 98 Sqn Hunter F.4 - probably during 1957. RAF Form 856 - Cover and Recommendation for type of employment - 27Mar57.   The recommendation reads: "LAC Pratt is eminently suitable for employment as a driver.   He has experience of many types of motor vehicles, German and British, both diesel and petrol driven.   He was last employed driving 2500 gallon pressure refuellers for jet aircraft for which drivers are required to have a sound sense of responsibility and initiative."   The last page is for previous service in Her Majesty's services. FMT3 - Tri-service Traffic Accident Report. RAF Form 2715 - Combined Duty/Leave Pass and Railway Ticket - in this case a welcome release.   The left half is the ticket and the right half is kept by the traveller to be handed in back at his unit.   In this case as the journey was for discharge on Release Colin kept both halves. Allied Forces in Germany Duty Authorisation BAOR Form 326 dated 17Jun57.   Bryan Mills final release from the Service. Station Commander Group Captain S. W R Hughes. Instructions for use of Blue Military Train and Boat between UK and Germany - About Jul57.   The Blue trains was the one that serviced RAF Jever and the Northern BAOR units in Germany. Cover of Form 856 Certificate of Service for Bryan Mills on leaving the RAF on 26Jul57. Inside front pages of Form 856 Certificate of Service for Bryan Mills on leaving the RAF on 26Jul57. Pages 2 and 3 of Form 856 Certificate of Service for Bryan Mills on leaving the RAF on 26Jul57. Pages 4 and 5 of Form 856 Certificate of Service for Bryan Mills on leaving the RAF on 26Jul57. Pages 6 and 7 of Form 856 Certificate of Service for Bryan Mills on leaving the RAF on 26Jul57. Pages 8 and 9 of Form 856 Certificate of Service for Bryan Mills on leaving the RAF on 26Jul57. Pages 10 and 11 of Form 856 Certificate of Service for Bryan Mills on leaving the RAF on 26Jul57. Declaration by a Reservist of where he wants his reserve pay deposited once he retires from fulltime service - May57. Jever Town - 1957. Jever Town looking towards Main Square - 1957. Jever Town main square Alter Markt - 1957.   A well known 'Watering Hole' in our day was the 'Schwarzen Bär', on the right. Jever Town main square Alter Markt - 1957.   The 'Bremer Schlüssel' just visible on the far left will most probably come to mind by some of us.   The old Pekel bus with trailer will also be remembered by many as this was run on the route Camp - Jever - Wilhelmshaven.   Maurice recalls that when travelling in the trailer in winter things were a little on the cold side and one always had to wipe the condensation from the window to be able to see where you were. J Hardie and coach RAF Jever - 1957. A late evening view of H-Block, (west wing) with the Tech. Wing block in the background - 29Dec1957.   This part of the block must be familiar to many as part of it was used as the airman's transit accommodation. Most of us must have had a short stay here when being posted in or out of the station. 1958 Postcard of Jever Town. About 1958. Another postcard of Jever - pearl of the Frieslands. Jever Square. Keith Thomas's Vauxhall Victor and Daughter Louise About Spring 1958. Near Centre of Jever Whit Monday 1958 New Market Jever Town About 1958 Station Cinema - The Astra. First wide-screen cinema in the RAF. May 1958. RAF Jever Station Swimming Pool. May 1958. RAF Jever Station Headquarters. May 1958. Robbie Lynn Snr (93 Sqn) the garden of his quarter, with Robbie Lynn Jnr, Ida Lynn and Geoff Timms in the doorway. May 1958. RAF Jever Mick Ryan's Block 163 Officers' Mess. May 1958. RAF Jever Mick Ryan's Room in Block 163 Officers' Mess. May 1958. Brian Walker says it may be of interest to those who, like him, experienced this awful stuff.   He remembers that day well coming out of that chamber into sunshine coughing badly and with streaming eyes and nose.   Not something to be repeated if it could be helped! - 11Jun58. Nordseeheilbad, Westerland, Sylt 1 - date unknown. Nordseeheilbad, Westerland, Sylt 2 - date unknown. Jever Schloss Tower July 1958 Jever Schloss July 1958 Jever Main Square July 1958 Station Armoury personnel - 1958.   L to R: Unknown, unknown, ? Leppard. Maurice Parker Station Armoury - 1958. Station Armoury personnel waiting for the next 'customer' for ASF to arrive so that the ejection seat can be removed.   All unknown. Visiting RF-84F with Louise Thomas Supervising. About Summer 1958. Mrs Evans and her 1st Baby with Flight Officer Joy Harris Sister i/c the New Jever Maternity Unit. About 13 August 1958 Cpl and Mrs Evans and Their 1st Baby.   Cpl Evans was from the Fire Section.   About 13 August 1958. Gp Capt Sid Hughes, Station Commander holding the Maternity Unit's 1st Baby - Lindsey Margaret Evans. About 13 August 1958 Baby Evans and Margaret Rose About 13Aug1958 Margaret Rose giving Baby Evans his bath - about 13Aug58. MOs celebrating the arrival of their 4-wheel drive "Crash" Ambulance.   L to R: Peter Curzon, SMO Sqn Ldr Eric Jackson-Moore, Keith Thomas. About August 1958 Sick Quarters Ambulance MOs Peter Curzon and Keith Thomas. About August 1958 Harry Soni (Dentist) MOs Keith Thomas and Peter Curzon Sick Quarters Staff. About August 1958 Sick Quarters Staff and Drivers celebrating the arrival of their 4-wheel drive "Crash" Ambulance. About August 1958. Maternity Unit Staff. Margaret Rose, Joy Harris, Margaret Stephenson. About August 1958 Nursing Staff celebrating the arrival of their 4-wheel drive "Crash" Ambulance Margaret Stephenson Maria Almuth Gertrude Christa Margaret Rose. About August 1958 German staff in the RAF Jever Maternity Unit - About Aug58.   L to R: Marco the cleaner, Gertrueb, Almouth and Christa. Front of Officers' Mess - about Sep58. A group of visitors to the Station in 1958 were these 3 members of the then newly formed German Naval Air Arm (Marinefliegergruppe 1) and a member of the RN.   All passing through Jever on their way from RNAS Lossiemouth to Fliegerhorst Schleswig - Jagel. Dining Room of Officers' Mess - about Sep58. Ante-Room of Officers' Mess - about Sep58. Louise Thomas Checking the Damage to the Nose of an F-84. She says she didn't do it. These children get everywhere. Winter 1958. Accommodation Block from Rear Verandah of Officers' Mess - about Nov58. One Way in at Jever. Guard Room. Winter 1958. Snow on Entrance Road Guessed December 1958 Paddy Minnis and Family Guessed December 1958 Dung Cart in Snow on Entrance Road Guessed December 1958 Snow Scenes Rear of Officers Mess Guessed December 1958 Snow Scenes German House near Jever Guessed December 1958 Joy Harris on Diving Board of Snow Filled Swimming Pool. Guessed December 1958 Joy Harris in the Snow Filled Swimming Pool. Guessed December 1958 Mick Ryan Carrying VW Chains on road past Sick Quarters. Guessed December 1958 Joy Harris and Mick Ryan (holding VW snow chains) on road past Sick Quarters, Guessed December 1958 Trevor Pailing's imagination running riot using the previous photograph and some creative editing. Margaret Rose in Snow on the way to Sick Quarters. Guessed December 1958 Rear of the Officers' Mess with tennis courts on the left in the snow - about Dec 58. Station Sick Quarters in Snow from Margaret Rose's Window. Guessed December 1958 Mick Ryan leaving MT Yard after Snow Ploughing. Guessed December 1958 Front Maternity Unit Xmas Card 25Dec1958 Inside Maternity Unit Xmas Card 25Dec1958 Maternity Unit Xmas Card 25Dec1958 1959 Two views from the windows of Block 40 - with and without snow.   The long low building on the right is the Old Airmens' Mess.  This has been replaced by a modern all ranks building where everyone has lunch these days - click to see outside and inside. Andy Clarke Dentist about 1959 Margaret Rose, Joy Harris and Pamela Garrity about 1959 Neil Kirk, Senior Medical Officer about 1959 German Nurses from Maternity Unit about 1959 Canadian Sabre 6 AX552 visited Jever - 5Mar59. Canadian Sabre 6 AX552 visited Jever ready to go with helmet, parachute and air brakes open - 5Mar59. Canadian Sabre 6 AX552 visited Jever about to leave - 5Mar59. English Electric Canberra WH954 visiting Jever Station Flight from 11 Sqn - 1st May 1959. de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 WG418 Station Flight - 1st May 1959. Hawker Hunter F.6 Royal Netherlands Air Force visiting Jever Station Flight - 1 May 1959. Gloster Meteor F.8 WK814 visiting Jever - 1 May 1959. 2 seat de Havilland Vampire T.11 Station Flight Jever - 11May59. de Havilland Vampire T.11 2 seat trainer XH326 at Station Flight Jever - 1May59. 2 seat Hawker Hunter T.7 XL617 Station Flight Jever - 11May59. Percival Pembroke XL954 Jever - 11 May 1959. Wing Flypast for an unknown occasion at RAF Jever.   Led by Swifts therefore 2 Sqn, followed by Hunter probably from 4 and 93 Sqns and it looks as though there are silver Hunter T.7s in the final vic so that maybe made up from Station Flight and HQ 122 Wing?   This could have been for the Headmaster's visit on 11May1959 or AOC's on 29May59 or maybe a year later? German Air Force North American Sabre 6s, visiting Station Flight Jever - 1959. German Air Force Douglas DC-3 Dakota GA-117, visiting Station Flight Jever - 1959. German Air Force Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star, visiting Station Flight Jever - 1959. Anson VM393 - Jever 1959. Gloster Javelin XA620 - 1959. Gloster Javelin XA620 rear view - 1959. Two Gloster Javelins (XA620 on the left) visiting Station Flight Jever - 1959. Gloster Javelin XA620 visiting Station Flight Jever - 1959. Page 1 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. Page 2 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. Page 3 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. Page 4 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. Page 5 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. Page 6 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. Page 7 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. Page 8 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. Page 9 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. Page 10 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. Page 11 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. Page 12 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. Page 13 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. Page 14 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 11th May 1959. Royal Netherlands Air Force Republic F-84F Thunderstreak 8T-11, visiting Station Flight Jever - 17Jun59. Royal Netherlands Air Force Republic F-84F Thunderstreak 8T-11 (8T-16 was also there), visiting Station Flight Jever - 17Jun59. Another shot of Royal Netherlands Air Force Republic F-84F Thunderstreak 8T-11 (8T-16 was also there), visiting Station Flight Jever - 17Jun59. Another shot of Royal Netherlands Air Force Republic F-84F Thunderstreak 8T-11 (8T-16 was also there), visiting Station Flight Jever - 17Jun59. Jever control tower.   In the Luftwaffe days this was a hospital - Summer 1959.   Chris Stone's sharp eye as an artist spotted that the original had been printed in reverse, which is why when this is corrected the text is now in reverse.      Clive Roberts adds the following information about Flying Wing HQ: The building depicted is frequently described as the Control Tower, this was only a relatively small part of it.   It was Flying Wing H.Q. and contained:   Ground Radio Servicing Flight radio workshops, Ground Radar also used the facilities.   G.R.S.F. Crew room, and S.N.C.O.'s office, Sgt. Joe Millington (from Athlone).   The 'Local' transmitter and some 'Standby' packsets(these were ex-aircraft sets) plus a rack full of line amplifiers for the voice to the transmitter site on the other side of the airfield.   The S.A.T.C.O.'s and D.A.T.C.O.'s offices.   Met. Office teleprinter room(they had a German civilian printer mech.)   The above were all along an upstairs corridor in the wing to the left of the Control Tower as viewed in the picture.   Downstairs there was a briefing room which was used for Instructional Films on days when the weather was 'clampers'.   I've watched First Aid films, 'The Dam Busters', 'Reach for the Sky' and many 'Fact and Faith' films in that room.   In the cellars below(all German buildings have cellars) G.R.S.F. kept aerials, masts and associated tackle and Sergeant Lionel Papworth kept his shovels for snow clearance.   To the right of the Tower was a large room upstairs which was used as a rest room and at Christmas became the Flying Wing Bar.   The C.O., Grp Captain I.Smith used to visit all 13 sections on Camp and award a prize for the best Bar, we spent minimal cash from our fund on decoration so had a bigger bar stock.   Groupie always came to us last!   He would have quite a long chat to us while sampling our stock.   I remember one occasion when Cpl. 'Taff' Hope had a discussion with him about the viability of having a Brothel on Camp, Groupie was very sympathetic but said it was out of his control!   I can't remember what was on the ground floor of this wing, except that a couple of our(Ground Radio) chaps had a bunk.   I don't remember what was in the cellars but these had big steel doors, much like watertight doors on ships, operated by large levers.   These were marked as the morgue (during Luftwaffe use).   Almost behind the Tower and forming the leg of a T was another wing which housed the following:   Most of the G.R.S.F. personnel in 4 man and 2 man bunks (Upstairs).   On the ground floor was the Intelligence Officers office.   One Major McGregor at this time, he looked very smart in 'full fig' with his boots and spurs.   Strangely, he was not a member of the Riding Club.   Cellars Unknown in this part.   One of the features of Flying Wing H.Q. was the broad staircase from the entrance hall to the first floor, which was made of some sort of re-constructed granulated granite or some such.   This was very slippery when wearing studded parade boots, as I can verify, having slid from top to bottom on my back, at attention, (with every step hitting me on the descent) and ending up at the foot of the stairs still at attention with my rifle.   This seemed to amuse my friends a lot. Jever Ground Control installation - About 1959. 2 'customers' parked in front of ASF - 59.   Left unknown, right 4 Sqn Hunter F.6 V XE 590 which arrived on Thu 10Jul58 and written off on Wed 9Nov60.   1st flt Hugh Mereweather 6Apr56, 19 Sqn R, 263 Sqn, 93 Sqn, 4 Sqn FR V crashed 10Nov60, [Suspect this should be 61 as 4 did not become FR until 61 and there is no mention of this in the 4 Sqn F540 for Nov60.], following bird strikes, pilot safe.   Category 5 Damage write off. Un-marked Hunter F.6 on ASF pan - 1959.   Maurice says I can just make out the remains of 93 Sqn emblem on the nose so it looks as though the a/c has been rubbed down and is ready to be re-sprayed.   As no seat is fitted this could indicate that it was on engine runs at the time.   I recall that ejection seat removal could be a little tricky if you were the person sitting behind the cockpit and had to take the weight of the seat before it could be handed down to the other two standing on the ground.   Removal was best carried out by 3 persons, although at a 'push' it could be accomplished by 2. Maurice Parker in the Ejection Seat Servicing Bay, Station Armoury - 1959.   Hunter Pylon Servicing Bay can be seen in the background. Maurice Parker in the Ejection Seat Servicing Bay, Station Armoury - 1959.   The nearest seat is marked XD926 but this Swift FR5 was Cat5 in Nov58, so the seat must have been in storage at that time. Alfred Werner, Station Armoury - 1959.   Maurice tells us: "Alfred was our GSO fitter in the station armoury and a very skilled man.   After service in the German armed forces in WW 2 and deportation from Poland, he finally settled with his family in Schortens just off the end of the runway.   I can still hear him now, muttering in his East German accent, "verfluchte Schei_e" when things did not work out as he had expected it to.   It was Alfred who taught us all the German swear-words and he would also explain the peculiarities (for us) of German life.   I remember that Alfred seemed to be always making BBQs for somebody on the station." 2 TAF mobile Eureka (distance finding) radar.   The signal apparently interfered with East German TV which led to frequent complaints.   It was located next to the swimming pool - about 1959. In comparison the Armoury attached to the end of the ASF Hangar 5 as it looked on 5Jun59 and 49 years later - Aug 2008. A Jever camp road with a radio van on the right, a level crossing in the far distance and beyond that the control tower - about 1959. Memories of Chipmunk Flying.   This is Flt. Lt. Jim C Brown, RAF Jever Station Adjutant who came from Te Amawutu in New Zealand, when he took LAC Mike Wilson for air experience in the Chipmunk T.10 of Jever Station Flight.   Mike writes "Brought up my breakfast during aerobatics!".   He says Jim Brown and his wife were very kind to him and he babysat for them on quite a few occasions. Hunter T.7, Station Flight, Jever from Chipmunk, taken on an air experience ride. Olympia Typewriter Factory: Taken by Mike Wilson, says, on his flight in a Hunter T7, flown - to the best of his recollection - by Fg.Off. Hook.   "It really was a privilege to fly in that aircraft.   I remember how heavy my camera seemed to be when pulling Gs at the end of Jever runway!" Mike Wilson says: "How I wanted to be a pilot in those days!   I don't know how I managed to get in the cockpit of a Swift though". Decoration on the front doors of the Station Headquarters at RAF Jever - about 1959.   The SHQ was built by the Luftwaffe in 1936 and is now a Listed Building. Flt Lt Jim Brown, Station Adjutant's office. RAF's own railway line with links to the Deutches Bundes Bahn - About 1959. Supermarine Swift FR.5 of No. 2 Squadron being services outside Hangar 1 when it probably belonged to Tech Wing - 1959. Summer scene on the airfield - Summer 1959. Summer on the perimeter of the airfield - Summer 1959. Jean and Tom Ashwood with Joy Harris about 1959 Andy Clarke, Brynmor John, Pamela Garrity, John (Teacher) Open Day 6th June 1959 Pamela Garrity, Margaret Rose, Joy Harris 1959 Notice of Liability to Perform Part-time Service - 4Aug59. Jever Church 1959. In this Church is a very famous organ. Story of RAF Rescue. Jever near the Church - Winter 59/60. Jever Markplatz - note the horse and cart still in regular use - 59/60. Jever Schloss. About 1959. Margaret Scott and Other Staff Outside Jever Sick Quarters. About 1959 or 1960. Margaret Scott and Other Staff Outside Jever Sick Quarters with SMO Sqn Ldr Neil Kirk far right. About 1959 or 1960. Main Gates at RAF Jever December 1959 Station HQ - Winter 59/60. Main Gate - Winter 59/60. Notice outside the Main Gate - Winter 59/60. Maternity Unit Xmas Card 25Dec1959 1960 Margaret Rose's Dining Out Night January 1960 Aerial photograph with the Officers' Mess at the top.   The left hand bungalow was occupied by Peter and Sheila Cleaver and family from 1959-1961.   It is believed that the bungalow on the right was occupied at one stage by the Mackledens, then by the Bolts.   The station Commander's house is off the photo, bottom left. Return Military Rail Ticket from Wilhelmshaven to Liege valid for 2 months from 11Mar60. The Stop Butts behind 4 and 93 Squadron's hangar, deep in the woods - May 1960.   There was a special stand for mounting and test firing a 30mm Aden cannon.   On the few occasions we did fire it, the noise was deafening (and frightening).   Downside to this was that we had to 'de-lead' the butts.  Still a nice change on a sunny day! This pond, photographed in May 1960, was close to the Stop Butts, it became a source of feverish activity in the summer of 1961.   News filtered back that there was a big Stop and Search of all vehicles.  At that time, inventories were being regularised prior to Jever's closure and there was a lot of surplus tools about due to the storekeeper's 'squirreling' and if you wanted anything then you could have it.   There were cars turning around and heading for this place to dump surplus tools.  It turned out that the search was for a large fresh salmon that had been liberated from the Officers' Mess prior to a Summer Ball! Line up of 93 Squadron and 4 Squadron.   AOC's Inspection Royal Air Force Jever - 10th May 1960.   The next (and the last) time I saw anything like this was in 1962 at RAF St Athan where all the F.6s of 4, 20, 26 and 93 and many other F.6s were stored in a hangar prior to conversion to different marks and for different Air Forces.   It was quite a poignant moment.   The hangar was brightly lit and so still.   Unfortunately I didn't have a camera with me, perhaps just as well, too many memories, too many ghosts. Group Captain Ian Smith's hand-written note, which Mike obviously typed up after the visit of the AOC in May 1960. Steve Aveling with the Central Armoury BORGWARD on a track which ran around the Bomb Dump.   John Mackenzie was teaching him to drive.   There were three of them who did the driving - J/T Mackenzie, J/T "Nobby" Hobbs and J/T Eddy Cook, they didn't hang about!   Mel Leake reckoned that 80 journeys from the Block (35) across the airfield to the Central Armoury qualified you for a place on the Mercury Space programme! - May 1960. Cover of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. Page 1 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. Page 2 of Booklet for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. Page 3 of Booklet, List of Guests, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. Page 4 of Booklet, Conducting Officers, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. Page 5 of Booklet, History of Jever, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. Page 6 of Booklet, History of Jever, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. Page 7 of Booklet, History of Jever, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. Page 8 of Booklet, Programme for Monday, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. Page 9 of Booklet, Programme for Tuesday, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. Page 10 of Booklet, Baggage Instructions, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. Page 11 of Booklet, Administration Details, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. Page 12 of Booklet, The Following Facilities Are Available On The Station To Personnel And Their Families, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. Page 13 of Booklet, Administrative Facts And Figures, for Headmaster's Visit to Jever - Monday 16th May 1960. Attachment work-horse - not John Mackenzie, the 3½ ton Magirus-Deutz at Sylt June 1960. What the well dressed airman wore on the 'line'.   John Mackenzie in front of a Swift on detachment to gunnery camp at Sylt - July 1960. Seahawk of No. 1 Fliegermarine German Navy at RAF Sylt July 1960.   Hawker Sea Hawk   Crew:1; Powerplant: one 2,449Kg (5,400lbs) thrust Rolls-Royce Nene 103 turbojet engine; Performance: Max speed 969kph (602mph); range: 1,287Km (800 miles); service ceiling: 13,565m (44,500ft); Dimensions: wingspan: 11.89m (39ft); length: 12.09m (39ft 8in); height: 2.64m (8ft 8in); Weight: 7,348Kg (16,200lbs); Armament: four 20mm Hispano cannon; provision for four 227Kg (500lb) bombs, or four 227Kg (500lb) bombs and 10 20cm(8in) or 16 12.7cm (5in) rocket RPs.   The Hawker Sea Hawk started life as P.1040, a prototype single-seat, land-based interceptor.   The first prototype Sea Hawk flew on 2 September 1947, and the aircraft entered production as the Sea Hawk Mk. 1.   Later Sea Hawk variants, culminating in the FGA VI, possessed a strengthened wing to accommodate bombs, rockets or drop tanks.   Sea Hawks were issued to Fleet Air Arm squadrons in 1953, and three years later the type was to see action with six squadrons during the Suez crisis, carrying out many ground attack operations.   Sea Hawks also served with the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Federal German Naval Air Arm, and the Indian Navy.   Specifications apply to the Sea Hawk FGA VI. No 2 Sqn on detachment at APS Sylt - July 1960.   This photograph was taken from 'A' Flight Armoury across the dispersals.   Immediate foreground is Cpl. Pete Reynolds, armourer; striding across to the Swifts is Cpl./Tech. Tony Tydeman armourer, 2 Sqn.   Notice all the safety traverses in front of the aircraft.   On the same line as the Swifts are the Sea Hawks of No. 1 Fliegermarine, based, John thinks, at Flensburg.   He remembers being impressed by the quality of the protective clothing worn by the German ground crew.   The Javelin (FAW4s) of 3 Squadron, RAF Geilenkirchen, are to the right.   There was always a fair amount of competitiveness between all of the detached squadrons (apart from the air firing element), soccer matches being the favourite, whatever the season!   One evening when they were 'stacking' for the day there was a sharp crack from the direction of 3 Squadron.   John's pal off No. 3 was disarming a drogue gun when it fired, the drogue rod which was about 10 inches long went through his upper arm and the breech broke his thigh bone.   He eventually made a full recovery.   Five years later John was stationed with him in Tengah, in his KD shorts the scars were pretty impressive.   The only saving grace to this incident was that the drogue parachute was disconnected when it fired.   The incident brought home to the armourers the dangers involved when handling ejection seats and, of course, re-arming aircraft. No 2 Sqn on the 'A' Flight dispersal. RAF Sylt - July 1960.   "Two, Two Shiny Two, dressed all up in Air Force Blue, One is one and fly balloons and evermore shall do so!"   The remnants of a song John remembers singing in the Jever NAAFI. Swift turnround - July 1960 - RAF Sylt.   L to R: Johnny Armand in the cockpit, John Mackenzie adding the OX52 to the barrel, Johnny Young wondering what to do with the wire brush on the cleaning rod! RAF Germany's gunnery team, comprising (5 Hunter F.6s of No. 4 Squadron and their groundcrew) landing at Base Aerienne Cazaux Arcachon, SW France in September 1960.   We, (the groundcrew), and ground equipment had flown in by Beverley previously.   In 1960 John had been detached to RAF Sylt with 2 Sqn, 4 Sqn and then on to the gunnery team as a 2nd line armourer servicing the 30mm Aden and harmonising the guns, the other 2nd line armourers were Derek 'Nobby' Hobbs and Al Jelley (who had replaced Erol Palsey who had succumbed to chicken pox at Sylt).   The work up and preparation were quite meticulous.   Every round that was to be fired was checked electrically using a safety ohmeter and then 'tipped' using a soft lead paint.   Both practices would probably not be allowed these days.   Prior to the Hunters flying down they were washed with aviation fuel in the hangar at Sylt, dried and then polished with copious amounts of Wadpole.   The living accommodation at Cazaux was dire.   The washroom was a communal trough interspersed with cold water taps that lined the walls.   As we were washing or shaving you would get someone's expectorated toothpaste floating by, you were buoyed in the knowledge that someone 'downstream' from you was also suffering the same fate.   The toilets looked as if a land battle had raged through them although the graffiti that adorned the walls was both interesting and artistic.   It was a relief (in more ways than one) to go to Arcachon on the nightly recreation run and find a hotel with real toilets and good food.   John has a great photograph of the previous gunnery team's detachment comprising Fighter Command's 66 Squadron and Hunters of the Norwegian and Dutch Air Forces and French Mysteres.   Apart from those there was quite an eclectic mix of aircraft at Cazaux including B-17s and Fairchild Packets? (Or the French equivalent [Web Master: Probably the Nord Noratlas?]). Base Aerienne Cazaux, Arcachon, SW France Sept 1960.   This was our departure from Cazaux: Cpl Tommy Cox (armourer) 4 Sqn kneeling foreground.   'Nobby' Hobbs, Bob Barter 4 Sqn Arm Mech, John Mackenzie.   Background Italian Air Force F.86s.   John had been away from Jever for nearly three months and enjoyed every moment of it but was looking forward to returning.   John had no idea of what was to come after this photo was taken.   The journey back in a Valetta was frightening.   We were in cloud most of the way with rain and hail beating down on the aircraft.   It pitched and wallowed all the way back to Jever.   It made the 14 hour trip in a Hercules from Ascension to RAF Stanley, which he undertook in September 1982, seem like a 'piece of cake'. 1961 No 14 Sqn Aircrew deployed to Jever in April 1961 while Gutersloh's Runways were enlarged. Bob Platt climbing aboard a 14 Squadron Hunter during their stay at RAF Jever in 1961 while Gutersloh Runway was improved for Jet Trooping. The new boys; early 1961 FR-10s of 2 and 4 Squadron in front of the old 93 Squadron hangar at RAF Jever.   14 Squadron arrived on detachment from RAF Gutersloh and almost doubled in size.   An event which I remember from this time occurred during air/ground firing.   The wrong gun pack [it contained HE ammunition] was loaded.   The range at Meppen was set on fire after the pass, the result was quite spectacular, it was rumoured that the peat caught fire.   I witnessed an air/ground demonstration there and it was impressive and that was just using ball ammunition.   The nearest Hunter is XE625 "I" which arrived on 2Sqn on Tue 28 Feb 1961 and transferred to 4 Sqn on Thu 12 Feb 1970   First Flt 17Jun56 by Frank Bullen.  Delivered as F.6 on 11Jul56 to 263Sqn.   Conv. to FR10 issued to 2Sqn (I) 28Feb61.   Transferred to 4Sqn as "F" on 12Feb0.   Purchased by HSA on 4Jun70 as G-9-331.    2,717.25 Flying Hours. Conv. to Chilean FGA71 (J729).   Delivered. 22Jul71.   Central Fuselage Contract Number 41H-679983.   Issued to Cerro Moreno AB, Antofagasta, Chile. 2001.   The far FR10 is "B" from 4 Squadron.   First flight 13Feb57 by Duncan Simpson.   Delivered as F.6 26Mar57 to 5MU, Kemble.   Tropical trials, Idris, Jun57.   To 208 Sqn as B.   Returned to HSA, 21Aug59.   Converted to FR10.   Delivered. 28Nov60 to 4 Sq as B on 5Jan61.   4Jun70 to St Athan.   Purchased by HSA, 29Jun71 as G-9-365.   2,907.05 Flying Hours.   Converted to Singapore FR74B (531).   Delivered 17Jan73.   Alan Arthur, Tocumwal Airfield, New South Wales, Australia.   26Apr98. Armourers in the Tech Wing Aden Gun Pack Bay - Apr61.   Jock Purcell and John Mackenzie tell me that the rest are L to R: Mel Leake, Cook from Edinburgh,Allen 'Tubby' Jelley, Steve Aveling and Erol Palsey.   Erol retired as a Chief Tech and during his career became the RAF Shot and Discus Champion. Alan Jelly giving the salute in the Tech Wing Aden Gun Pack Bay - May61.   Anyone remember other names?   Shortly after this photo was taken Alan and I were posted to RAF Laarbruch ready for the closing of Jever.   Alan was the Best Man at my wedding in March 1962.   I left for our honeymoon and I never saw or heard from Alan again as he left the RAF.   Never been able to find him since then."   Are you out there Alan?   Mel would welcome a call!   John Mackenzie adds that he is the one kneeling in front of the gun pack in the background.   The bench on which Al Jelley is leaning was the favourite place to lie under on a bed of gun pack covers and sleep off a hangover.   You were usually awoken by one of your "pals" dry firing solid steel practice rounds through a 30mm which were then ejected into a steel dustbin placed next to your ear - the noise was horrendous! Steve Aveling and Paddy "Jock" Purcell sneaking a quick fag - note the refuelling depot in the background! - April 1961. The Armourers outside the gun-pack bay having a well-earned break - April 1961.   L to R: Steve Aveling, Dave Mellor M.T. Driver, Paddy Purcell, Unknown, Allen "Tubby" Jelley and "Lofty" who boxed for RAF Jever. Block 40 from Joe Futymed's Room in Block 35 - May61.   Note the airfield in the background on the right. Main gate - Jun61.   A German document describes the scene as follows: "However, there is still a British service base at Jever - by the main Gate, outside of the airfield.   0C RAF Support Unit Jever is based there and supports British soldiers stationed in the vicinity.". 1969 US Army Barracks and Offices for the 35th USA Air Defense Artillery Detachment - Jever 1969.   These buildings were added in 1962 but do not appear to exist today.   From Art's description they appear to have been in the South West corner of the airfield just inside the perimeter track.   Today that area is covered in Hardened Aircraft Shelters. Headquarters of 35th US Army Air Defense Artillery Nike Missile Detachment, Jever - winter 1969. 35th US Army Air Defense Artillery Nike Missile Detachment, Jever - winter 1969. Unit Sign for the 35th USA Air Defense Artillery Detachment - Jever 1969. Very impressive Nike Missiles ready to go at their launching site at Hohenkirchen about 8 miles North of Jever Airfield - 1969.   Art tells us: "I've checked Google Earth and it seems that the barracks are gone replaced by what looks like concrete hangers.   I am a little fuzzy on my directions as I was under the influence of Jever Bier most of the time. Coming in thru the main gate we would turn right and go across the end of a runway, often followed by an irate German guard firing into the air.   We had a Nike missile site in nearby Hohenkirchen.   I think the Army moved into the barracks in 1962, for lack of a better place.   A new barracks finally got built in the mid 1970s in Hohenkirchen." Airborne shot of the Hohenkirchen Nike Missile Site and thanks to research by Maurice Parker, a map showing its location about 10 miles North of Jever Airfield - 1969.   Art tells us: "Yes the missile site was in Hohenkirchen about 1 mile from the North Sea.   We worked with the German 26 Flakbtln.   They were also on the Fliegerhorst    I remember hearing stories about how the fliegerhorst was never bombed.   One of the Stov workers spoke perfect English.   He was a pilot during the war and said he flew out of Jever.   He said he was shot down over England and spent some time in a POW camp.   I spoke to a lot of Germans who were in the war and was interested in their stories as my Dad was also in the war.   I heard the RAF were in our barracks at one time also the Germans.   I think it was to be razed but then the army moved in.   It was constant upkeep and the Stov workers did a great job.   Our officers hated it but we didn't mind, It had a great Canteen and many Germans used to come in and we had a great time.   We used to hang out at a Disco called Pepetas." The missile Launching Area (Mederns) where the 3 missile launch pads can still be seen today - NE of the village of Mederns, about 10 miles North of Jever airfield.   The Integrated Fire Control (IFC) at Friederikensiel must have been situated SW of village ( buildings in white area).   The IFC was normally located some 900 to 5500 metres behind the missile launching area ( to the west). The US Army Nike barracks at Hohenkirchen which can be seen on the northern outskirts of the town.   (To the right of Jelliestede).   The accommodation blocks are now part of the hotel complex. Art Wuolle and Tom Mitchell at Headquarters of 35th US Army Nike Missile Detachment, Jever - May 1970. Art Wuolle outside the offices of Team A of 35th US Army Air Defense Artillery Nike Missile Detachment, Jever - May 1970. 1981 Vaccination Certificate for Yellow Fever for Tony Critchley 13Apr81. 1985 Plaque near the entrance gates to the Schloss which was erected in 1985. 1992 Main gate at Jever 1992 2000+ Wonderful modern photograph taken from over the approach to GAF Jever Runway 11.   It shows the modern NATO aircraft shelters built on the South side of the airfield. 2004 Article from Conde Nast Traveller Magazine dated October 2004 describing the Modern Day thrills of Sylt. 2005 A Recent Airborne view of the Area where these next photographs were taken. View across the square from the NCO's Club to the newly built Airmens' Mess - 24Sep05. Tech Wing Block as seen from the square - 24Sep05. H-Block as seen from the NCO Club - 24Sep05. NCO Club main entrance. This was the NAAFI in our day - 24Sep05. Closer shot of NCO Club main entrance. This was the NAAFI in our day - 24Sep05. Today's Airmens' Club.  Was Corporals Club in our day - 24Sep05. Today's Front Entrance to NCOs' Club as viewed from the square - 24Sep05. Today's NCOs' Club Dining Room - 24Sep05 Entrance Hall to NCOs' Club - 24Sep05. Patio at NCOs' Club - 24Sep05. Main Reception Room at NCOs' Club - 24Sep05. Entrance to Bar at NCOs' Club - 24Sep05. Patio Beer Garden at NCOs' Club - 24Sep05. Model in Entrance Hall at NCOs' Club - 24Sep05. New Airmen's Mess - 24Sep05. Another view of New Airmens' Mess completed in 2003 - 24Sep05. H-Block West Wing Entrance - 24Sep05. H-Block East Wing Entrance - 24Sep05. Tech Wing Block - 24Sep05. South Side of NCOs' Club - 24Sep05. Jever Schloss - 22Dec05. Forsthaus Upjever in the woods South of the airfield - 24Dec05.   See next pictures for how it looked in March 1955. Forsthaus Upjever - March 1955. Forsthaus Upjever - March 1955. Forsthaus Upjever, in the woods to the South of the airfield - about 1954. Forsthaus garden, in the woods to the South of the airfield. 2006 The Stumpenser Muhle in Horumersiel, not far from Hooksiel where we had such a wonderful meal during our return visit to Jever in August 2006.   It is interesting because it is a "sister" to the old windmill, dated 1816, in Jever Town.   If you compare the photographs it is almost identical except for the surrounding buildings in Jever.   Must have been bought from the same catalogue!   This Stumpenser windmill is now a tea room that also serves beer as you can see from the lamp posts   Marcus Christ's sharp eye spotted the mistake and provided the research to find the "sister" windmill. Very futuristic Brewery Towers dominate the skyline in downtown Jever today. Jever Building dated 1650. Jeversches Wochenblatt Local Newspaper Officers in Jever. Old Street in Jever. Sylt airfield as it looks today.   Notice the Hindenburg Dam connection to the mainland in the top right. 2007 A house opposite the Schuetzenhof.   It was obviously build in the thirties and has a plane just above the entrance. Shot showing the location of the house in relation to the Schutzenhof on the left.   It was obviously built in the thirties and has a plane just above the entrance.