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From 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.
From Pete Mears:
Members might want to know there is a very interesting eight-page article about ‘Four’ and their Hawk T2 operations at RAF Valley in the December issue of Air Forces Monthly magazine (see cover photo attached). Also, there should be an in-depth article covering the squadron’s 100 year history by the author Mark Broadbent in the December issue of Classic Aircraft magazine, available in the shops around the 3rd week of November.
Presented by Raymond Baxter.
From RAF Wittering – Features a wide range of Royal Air Force Aircraft from 38 years ago, including Phantoms (Photo Reconnaissance) (Ground Attack) (Air to Air – Intruder intercept of Russian TU-95 Bear – Meteor shoot down), Lightnings (Take Off and rapid climb), Vulcans (Take off and ground attack) , Victor (Take off) , Harriers (Take off from various dispersals, formation, ground attack, reconnaissance, Jaguars (take off and ground attack), Bulldog (training flight, a first for Acting Pilot Officer Steven Wilkin of the University of London Air Squadron supervised by Flt. Lt. Punkett), Jet Provosts, Gnats (The Red Arrows led by Sqdn Ldr Ian Dick AFC, MBE), Nimrod of 201 Squadron RAF Kinloss (flypast and film of a reconnaissance sortie over the North Sea during Whitsun 1974 where various Russian Navy ships are observed including a Nuclear Submarine and various Cruisers and Destroyers), Buccaneers from 12 Squadron, Honington (including Air to Ground attack) and much more.
When I Was On Harriers…
Annual drinks: Railway Inn, Ketton on Sunday 16th December from 7.30pm.
Same format as usual i.e. £10 in the kitty on arrival, £5 for the drivers (yes girls, that’s you!) and further whip-rounds as required.
Thanks FITO
New in the Gallery, photos from around 1976 of GR3 Harrier Field Deployments. Photos by Barry Osborne.
It is with regret I have to inform you of the tragic death of John “Taff” Evans in a motorbike accident at the weekend.
He was groundcrew on 1 Sqn, the OCU, and was a much loved 4 Sqn FLM in the early 80s. He was living in Stamford until the latter part of last year when he decided to sell up and return to his native Wales. No details on funeral as yet.
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Photo: Ade Bushell
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Photo: Ade Bushell
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Photo: Ade Bushell
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Photo: Ade Bushell
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Photo: Ade Bushell
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Photo: Ade Bushell
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Photo: Ade Bushell
Thanks to Beaker and Mike O’G for passing this on.
South Wales Argus report
BBC New report
I’ve been sent the photos that the official Sqn photographer took on the day and I’ve uploaded them to the FourFax Gallery.
I have limited space on the FourFax server so I have reduced the images to a maximum of 1280 pixels width. This is great for viewing on a screen but not large enough to download and print. So I’ve also uploaded the original, full-size, images to the FourFax Google Drive. Download them here.
Click here to download the large version of the group photo (above).
From Paul Williams, ATCO Gütersloh 83-86:
Although I wasn’t at the Centenary reunion my ears were burning as Gerry Humphreys was recalling some of the Summer Balls at Gütersloh. When I was the entertainments member on the Mess Committee I tried to come up with something different. Although Gerry was reminiscing over some of the highlights, let me share one occasion which could have turned out better.
Read more…
I’ve started a Gallery Album for the Centenary. Not many photos there yet, but I’ll add loads more over the next few days and weeks.
[Update: 29/9/12. Over 100 photos there now!]
@BrySkye (that’s a Twitter handle!) makes models and sets them against a Google Earth background. His images are very realistic. He made a couple commemorating the Sqn’s Centenary and a special one for me showing my GR3 XV784 ‘D’ over Gütersloh.
See more of his work on deviantART – enjoy!
From Keith Nicholls:
My cousin, the late Master Pilot Bernard Douglas Saxby AFM, served as a Sgt & Flt Sgt Pilot with 4 squadron from 29-11-1946 until 31-11-1951. I have compiled a book on his flying career using his log books, photographs and letters etc. This is not being published as it is for his family only, however the section which covers his years with 4 squadron I have avalable in MS Word for your use in the 4 squadron history.
It contains photographs of his and the squadron Mosquitos and his collegues on the squadron, and also details all his operations with 4 squadron.
This is a fascinating account of the early post-war years in Germany when the Sqn operated Mosquitos and then Vampires.
I’ve converted the Word files into a single pdf. Download it from our Library (13.5 mb)
The IV Squadron stained glass window was dedicated at a service on 23rd September at the end of the 100th Anniversary celebrations at RAF Valley.
For those of you who were unable to attend the service, or visit the church to view the window, there is a short description of the service with photos and the Order of Service.
This can be accessed from the ‘Pages’ (Miscellaneous) menu above or clicking here.
The joining instructions (actually the Admin Order) have now been emailed to all attendees (twice, I think…).
The detailed transport plan can be found at Annex C and the Programme of Events at Annex D. I have also attached a Transport Cribsheet to remind you of the pick-up and drop-off times, and a Directions document to help you find your way. These documents are PDF files and so should be easy to open on any modern computer or smartphone.
The Sqn has asked me to emphasise the following points:
Coaches. Officers will be present on coaches for pick ups Friday night and Saturday lunch. They will have our tickets and brochures. The remainder will be available for collection at the Officers’ Mess reception on Friday Night or at IV Sqn Moran Building on Saturday (daytime). Personnel on coaches will have rapid access to events provided their name is on the official fourfax list. Self Drive. Friday and Saturday night self-drivers are to park at the school car park (map attached) and walk to the Officers’ Mess (50m). The guard will allow them on if their name is on the official fourfax list. For Saturday afternoon it is more complicated. Drivers will need to collect passes from the main guard room (they will have a list, but will not pre-make the passes). There will be a shuttle service of officers with cars to escort people in their cars from the main guard room to the IV Sqn car park. Saturday Open Day. The hog roast and ice cream van will be outside. A vegetarian platter will be in the crew room. Refreshments (tea, coffee, soft drinks, beer) will be available in the crew room also. Activities include: Sqn History Room, Old videos/photos in crew room, Flying Training Devices and Full Mission Simulator tours, Static display (Typhoon, Hawk, Merlin) and flying display (Spitfire, Sea Fury, Falcons, Sea King, Hawks). There will be a group photo after the Hawks land at 1500L. Coach drop off. Can everyone ensure that they get on the correct coach for drop off at hotels – they will be labelled. Note that on Saturday night the people staying at Hotel Cymyran will leave at 0005 whilst all others leave at 0015. Dress is smart casual on Friday evening and jacket & tie on Saturday evening.
Safe driving – see you all tomorrow!
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