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Here’s the London Times’ obituary for Al published on 24 July 2025:
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Al Pollock at the 1(F) Sqn reunion in 2012 Sad news from the Hunter Register: It is my sad duty to relay to the Hunter Register, all veterans, also public admirers alike, that surrounded by his loving family our inspirational former colleague and loyal friend ‘Al’ Pollock passed away peacefully on Tuesday 1st […]
From Al Holman: Hi All, Just heard today that Dear Peter Bennett has sadly passed away. He was admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties and sadly never recovered. We say goodbye to another unassuming but incredibly talented individual. He and I were the first of the straight through guys to prove that first […]
From Martin Beard: Just to let you know that Derek passed away in March. For his 90th birthday he was taken to RAF Valley where he was hosted for a day by the mess which he thoroughly enjoyed. He was invited to sit in a Hawk that had been repaired but refused because he […]
Tim Brandt writes: Some of you may know me as I was a JEngO on IV(AC) Sqn at Gutersloh from 1983-1986. About a year ago, and probably rather foolishly, I started to write a history of the Cold War RAFG Harrier Force. My aim is to document the story of the Harrier Force from […] Front row, left to right: Derek Roxberry, not known, Ken Utton, Ian Dick, Sax Saxby, not known, Ace Newman, Chief Ground staff ?, Ernie Holmes, Not known, Chips Hunter, not known, Les De Garos? From Martin Beard: Derek was on IV from 1947 to 1950 and is still doing well at 98 years […]
From the Pegasus Club:Air Marshal (Ret’d) Dr David Walker CB CBE AFC PhD A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday 5 October 2023 at 2pm at St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London WC2R 1DH. Dress: Serving personnel, Full Ceremonial Day Dress (No1 SD with medals), swords not required; retired military personnel may opt […] Dave Walker – Falklands 1983 Received the sad news yesterday of the death of Dave Walker (WAK). Dave achieved fame as a first tourist on the Harrier GR3/T4 at RAF Gütersloh and later went on to become an Air Marshal. […]
Does anybody have a copy of the JP3 FRCs? Mike Walker, who runs pilotsnotes.com, is after a copy. Please scan/photo the FRCs and mail to mikeawalker (at) btconnect.com if you can help.
Very sad to hear that Glenn passed away at the beginning of November after a long battle with cancer. Commiserations to Carol and the family. Apologies for the lateness of this news – I am currently in Cape Verde with extremely poor internet access. […]
From Chris: Hi,Although I never served on IV(AC) Sqn, I did get a Combat Ready Certificate (Attack & Recce) from the Sqn to take part in the Taceval in 1979!Members of the Association may be interested to know that Grub Street Publishers in London have just released a book on my career in aviation […]
From the Daily Telegraph 9 May 2022: David Ashley, who has died aged 49 as the result of a flying accident, flew Harrier aircraft on operations over Iraq and Afghanistan before becoming a flying instructor on contract with British Aerospace. On March 16, Ashley and his Italian co-pilot were carrying out a post-production test […]
From Hugh Sillet: The Falklands Remembered Tuesday 14 June 2022.The Directors and Members wish to recognise and reflect with respect on the sacrifices and challenges which were part of the the Conflict. To achieve that a brief and formal Ceremony to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The End of The Falklands War will take […]
Karen and I are about to embark on the trip of a lifetime, around the world on a yacht! The yacht is an Oyster 56 named Mistral of Portsmouth. Some people at the beer call asked us about it. I won’t be posting about it again on this website, so if you wish to […]
Here’s a copy of the slideshow I made for the final beer call in April 2022.
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