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Wednesday 8th May 2019 From the RAF Museum: The Royal Air Force Museum is delighted to invite current and former RAF men and women of every rank, trade and from across all aspects of its daily mission, to join us for our RAF Day 2019 to be held at Hendon on Wednesday 8 May, […] Hawks at Culdrose An interesting time for the UK as Brexit rears its head. Regardless of the way in which one voted, one can be assured that this country will be consumed by a determined effort to confirm or rather re-define our identity as a nation. After the Sqn split earlier in the […]
From Geoff Quick: I’m very sad to report that Chris Abbott passed away on 14th November, following a long fight with cancer. I first met Chris when he was a Fg Off at Wildenrath in 1976 where his immensely cheerful character shone brightly, ably supported by Sue. Chris had already had active service experience, […] Does anybody remember anything about ferry tips? I remember we had them but don’t think I ever flew with them. Did they fall out of favour? Pic via Harrier Preservation: @HPreservation Perhaps they were more trouble than they were worth?
From the HFA: To coincide with the annual Christmas drinks on 7 December 2018 at The Lord Burghley pub in Stamford, Phil Wilsher has arranged for the Harrier Heritage Centre at RAF Wittering to open on Friday 7 December at 16.30. The visit will be for approximately one and a half hours. HFA members […]
From Paul Nuth: Hello, Looking for a contact from the Squadron Association who maybe able to help me. Frank was an aviator with RAF No 4 Squadron throughout WW2, primarily with Spitfires, service with expeditionary forces in France, Battle of Britain. He was shot down, got back to UK via French Resistance and got […]
Here’s a photo I noticed on Twitter: Al Holman with his Herc crew in the Falklands in 1982-83.
This jet, as a GR3, had my name on it from 1980 to 1985. This photo was probably taken at Wildenrath in 1974-75 when it was a GR1. Thanks to Ian Black for the photo. 9-ship practice for the RAF 100 flypast RAF Valley (or the yellow Savannah that RAF Valley (or that it has become) and heatwave don’t tend to go together in a sentence very often, but it does make for a very enjoyable workplace.It has been a fantastically busy couple of months since our […] by Geoff Quick Before reading this little essay I do recommend that you read Al Holman’s account from the Pilots’ perspective. We were contemporaries on IV ( AC) over the move up from Wildenrath and the first couple of years at “Gut”, that is from 1976 until the latter part of 1978. I ask for […] From Smoky Green: Jill and I watched highlights of the celebration in London today. It was my great privilege to fly with you. Congratulations on each of your contributions to 100 eventful years of service to your country and the world. All Best, SmokyIV(R) Sqn RAF 100 Flypast IV(R) Sqn […] Late news, I’m afraid, (I’ve been out of internet coverage for a while), but Tony Chaplin passed away on the 18th of April. Kate has let us know that Tony’s funeral will be at Lincoln Crematorium at 12.30 on 15th May, followed by a gathering at Welbourn Village Hall. For those wishing to correspond with […] Sun, sea, sand and… snow? IV Sqn 6 Ship The Beast from the East has arrived… no, we aren’t referring to Lt Fahad Al Qarni, but the unseasonable wintry weather we have been blessed with through the early part of the year. The newly re-designated IV Squadron have enjoyed a particularly busy couple […] From the HFA: The RAF Centenary Campaign was launched in October 2017 and concludes in September 2018. Our Centenary provides a unique opportunity to showcase our Service by commemorating our past, celebrating our considerable achievements, and inspiring people about our future as we move into our next century. Key objectives of the RAF100 Campaign will […] New year, new Squadron! (or is it?). Polo Winter has most definitely arrived, and Happy IV(R) Squadron have returned after the Christmas break full of energy after the disappointing December weather kept all but the most seasoned flight commanders on the ground. Starting as we mean to go on, with more jets on […] |
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