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Harrier Force Association: Informal Annual Get-together

From the HFA:

The HFA are pleased to instigate an informal annual get-together in Stamford. It will be held on the first Friday of each December with the first get-together occurring on 2 Dec 11 at the London Inn, 4 St. Johns Street, Stamford PE9 2DB. Apparently the Chinook brigade have been running a similar […]

IV (R) Sqn Standup – Dinner Price

The budget request for the standup went before the AOC at the end of last week and was turned down. As a result, the dinner will now cost in the region of £55, assuming that there are no further funding sources granted or made available.

We are in the process of pursuing other funding lines […]

IV (R) Sqn Standup Cut-Off Date: 14 Oct 11

Please note that there is a cut-off date of 14 October for booking the IV(R) Standup at Valley (see below).

Stand Up Details

IV (R) Sqn Standup Details: RAF Valley 24 Nov 2011

From Al Luckins, 19(R) Sqn at RAF Valley:

I thought it prudent to send another update on where we stand with events for the day itself, plus some finer details for the dinner in the evening.

We’ve now had CAS’s official reply: he will be attending the day but not the evening meal.

Parade Although […]

Photos from the HFA Event, 16 July 2011

I’ve uploaded some photos of the HFA Event held at RAF Wittering on 16 July 2011. You can find the full set in the Gallery under Reunions. Thanks to Mike and Pete for the photos.

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HFA Event 16 July

From Jim Arkell:

Hi!  Apologies for this rather ‘random’ round-robin e-mail but I’m trying to rally support for the inaugural HFA reunion at RAF Wittering on 16 Jul 11.  It promises to be a great event kicking off at 1600hrs with a performance by The Blades, BBMF Spitfire, followed by hangar party with […]

15 Dec Group Photo?

On the 15th of December, the last day of Harrier flying, was there a group photo taken from someone up in a cherry-picker, or am I imagining it?

If there was a photo could someone email me a copy please?

Jever Steam Laundry AGM 7 May 11

A note on the 2011 AGM in the RAF Club on the 7th May 2011, ‘release brakes’ at 1830, or before if short of fuel.

All present and past members of IV (AC) Sqn are welcome, not just those who served at Jever!

Further details on the Jever Steam Laundry Home Page.

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HFA Event

From the Harrier Force Association:

Advance Warning

On Saturday 16th July, the first Harrier Force Association event will be held in the old OCU hangar at RAF Wittering. Displays by the BBMF and Blades have been organized and the rest of the afternoon/evening will be an informal bbq/beer tent affair with bands and a disco.

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Association Dinner – 28 Jan – Now at the George

The Association Dinner on the 28th at RAF Wittering has been changed to dinner in the George at Stamford on the same night. The Mess needed to know final numbers by today, and we simply didn’t have time to get the word out to everybody.

Here’s the full story from James (on the Sqn):

Hi […]

Association Dinner – 28th Jan – Further Details

This just in from James on the Sqn:

Some further details about dinner: Partners are welcome. We can accommodate approximate 135 people on a first come, first served basis. We’ll need about 80 people min to make it work in the mess otherwise we’ll have to explore other options. Also, I know it is very […]

Association Dinner – 28 January [Update]

As you all know, the Squadron Disbandment Parade will take place on 28 January (see this post for booking details). However, there is also going to be a 4 Squadron Association Dinner that evening, at RAF Wittering, organised by the Sqn. (Previously I thought this was going to be a combined disbandment dinner.)

The venue […]

Disbandment Parade

Harrier Force Association www.hfassoc.org News 17 Dec 2010

The 1(F) Sqn, IV(R) Sqn and 800NAS Disbandment Parade will take place at RAF Wittering on the morning of 28 Jan 11.

Anyone wishing to attend the event should make contact with Flt Lt Sam Vincent at

4rsqn-trgofficer@wittering.raf.mod.uk

or leave a message on 01780 783838 ext 7892 […]

A Word from the Association President

From Tony McKeon:

We will all be deeply saddened by the news of the closure of the Harrier Force. This unique and flexible aircraft has given outstanding service around the world; most notably in Belize, the Falklands, Kosovo and Afghanistan. The Harrier gave Campaign planners a great number of deployment and basing options, and quick […]

Harrier Withdrawal From Service – Ceremonial & Social Events

From Jim Arkell, the Sqn Uncle:

Harrier Withdrawal From Service – Ceremonial And Social Events

Following the UK Government’s announcement that the Harrier is to be withdrawn from Service, a series of events will be held over the next 3 months as a fitting tribute to a wonderful aircraft and to the people associated with […]