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Pete Mears reported to me some time ago that comments weren’t working. Logged in users trying to comment saw their comments disappearing into the great bit-bucket in the sky. I’m pleased to report that I’ve resolved the issue and comments are now working again – get typing! From Ade Bushell: When Rob Hartley was a “young” FLM on 4 Squadron back in April 1982, he concreted his name in the annals of the squadron history by trying to drive a long-wheel base land-rover around the blast-wall outside HAS 6 at RAF Gutersloh. He got about half-way around when disaster struck and the […] From Wg Cdr Kev Marsh: Today is my last as Officer Commanding IV(R) Squadron. Tomorrow my successor, Wing Commander Dan Beard, will formally take Command of IV(R) Squadron. Today also marks the graduation of the first students from the Hawk T2 in front of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen […]Better late than never, some photos from HEAR3 (Harrier Engineer Annual Reunion – 3) held at Stamford earlier in the year. From Ade Bushell: Here are a couple of photos from the HEAR3 do in Stamford 2013. The turnout by ex-4 Sqn linnies from the early 1980’s was exceptional. Billy Purse was unable to attend […] From our friends at Spotting Group Gütersloh: First graduates from UK’s new flying training course The first four pilots have graduated from the UK’s new advanced fast jet training course, a major milestone for the world’s most sophisticated fast jet training programme. In a ceremony at RAF Valley in North Wales, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir […]
I just signed the petition “Civil Aviation Authority- UK.: Allow Art Nalls to display his ex Royal Navy Sea Harrier at UK Air Shows.” on Change.org. It's important. Will you sign it too? Here's the link:http://www.change.org/petitions/civil-aviation-authority-uk-allow-art-nalls-to-display-his-ex-royal-navy-sea-harrier-at-uk-air-shows?share_id=ZNCyqZzblW&utm_campaign=signature_receipt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petitionThanks!
[…] From Ben Sargent: For those who have already committed and for those still negotiating pink-chits, here’s a quick reminder of the planned get together. I hope you can make the time to come along and help kick this off as an annual get together in a similar vein to a number of the other forces. […] Limited edition! Order yours now! www.flying-tigers.co.uk Thanks to @BrySkye for the tip!
Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial From Paul Robinson: I hope you don’t mind me letting you know about the Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial project. It’s the brainchild of the Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, Mr Tony Worth. Tony has strong family connections with the RAF: his grandfather was ACM Sir Arthur Longmore, an uncle (Wg Cdr Richard […] Kevin Marsh’s tour as OC IV(R) Sqn is coming to an end and his replacement has been announced as Dan Beard, who will take over on 14 June 2013. The Sqn is hosting a Dining-Out Night at RAF Valley on Friday 19 April and members of the Association have been kindly invited. I will […] From Ade Bushell: I am happy to report that the “Harrier Engineer Annual Reunion – 3” held in (RAF) Stamford was a roaring success. Not only was the 4 Squadron Ale the most requested (and the most expensive) but the turnout by ex-4 Sqn linnies was exceptional, follow these links for some photos if you […] 30th September 1922 – 19th January 2013 Gp Capt Peter William Gilpin CBE DFC has died after a short illness, at the age of 90 and he is survived by his wife, Helen, and family. Comm’d 19 Jun 42 Gp Capt 1 Jul 65 Ret’d 30 Sep 77 Beloved husband of Helen, adored […] Some great photos from 1917-18 sent to me by Richard Chancellor. They are the logbook, war diaries and photos of Tom Owen who was a pilot on IV Sqn from July 1917 to June 1918 when he returned to England. #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-2 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-2 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ A H Cabeldu – photo via Richard Chancellor Billy Marsden – photo via Richard Chancellor Daddy Davis – photo via Richard Chancellor Daddy Davis at St Omer – photo via Richard Chancellor IV Sqn – photo via Richard Chancellor John ‘Jackie’ Longton (killed 31st July 1917 – photo via Richard Chancellor My old bus Wilke Fitter Richardson Rigger St Omer – photo via Richard Chancellor Thomas Long ‘Edward’ Carson (killed 31st July 1917) – photo via Richard Chancellor Thomas Long ‘Edward’ Carson (killed 31st July 1917) – photo via Richard Chancellor Thomas Owen War Diary – photo via Richard Chancellor Thomas Owen War Diary – photo via Richard Chancellor Thomas Owen Logbook – photo via Richard Chancellor Thomas Owen Logbook – photo via Richard ChancellorFrom the IV(R) Sqn Adjutant: Please can you advise if anyone from the Assn wanted a printed £2 A4 copy of the Centenary Group photo? Not sure how many copies he has, but let me know if you’re interested. |
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