RAF Air Movements 1953-1961

You have to remember that this site is USA based....not sure whether eastern or western side.

So the time recorded is based on Zulu local USA. and not on UTC.

Jim

0006Z 5thNov.Jim just posted that last note less than a minute ago and notice (as with Mikes site) that your `clock` is  some 5hrs in error (and I told Mike  `You maybe watching him`)  Take care BOB 0007Z 5/11/09

Hi Jim, Had a laugh at the `Red Sparrows` and having to study the `Giveaway` one, as that's another area I've done little with since getting the laptop, but regardless `thanks for thinking`.

I've just been reading an article (by a member of thepublic) commenting on how little is heard of any air power being used lately against the Taliban or anyone else infact in Afghanistan. As a layman I would think that carpet bombing against the foe is more than justified, after all we are not fighting an honourable enemy are we, so surely we should be thinking of our lads. Though maybe I should stay clear of politics.

HOORAY HOORAY  Our dustbins were emptied today ! and the result is in the air! Goodnight, Bob  

Geez Bob .....I can smell 'em from here !!

Jim

Hi Jim. Noticed at 1900Z that the `Forces` site is back. So it took a goodly while to sort as it was still off yesterday. Mike I'm sure is glad of your continued help and advice particularly with his latest plans.

Just so as you can keep your records up to date I can inform you that we ain't had our dustbins emptied yet!!! But try not to worry about that ,regards BOB 

Evening all, Just been reading Mike Brogans story in `Members Recollections` and wondered if any one of you out there had the same views as he with regards to the RAFP?  I'm going to put my thinking cap on, as at this moment I hardly recall even seeing `one` as I moved in and out of the varying camps, though in fact I did share a billet with them in Shetland without being hung. And believe me I was never a saint.  Whats your thoughts?? G'night BOB

Thanks for your efforts Jim. Can't understand why I didn't find that message so thank you again.

My Nephew informs me that the two latest typhoons to hit Taiwan have passed up the opposite side of the island as to where he is and didn't even interupt his golf, plus just as you said `His laptop is spot on` so something for our next trips eh?  Lovely to catch you `on line` ..It's such a small world aint it? Cheers Bob 

Forces Reunited

A message to our members: 23rd October 2009 @ 12:00pm

Apologies for the continued downtime of Forces Reunited,unfortunately we've suffered a system failure which meant we had totake the site offline.

Just had a look at the site Bob. They had a system failure ..see notice above. Could be 48 hours before the site is back up.

Cheers

Jim

Hiya Jim now 2010hrs 23/10. Had a couple of goes just now to peep at the Forces Reunited site, and a security warning comes up denying access. Just wondered what you may make of it? Trust you and yours are keeping ok, must say it's been an effort to keep off the net but the writing is plodding nicely. Take care, Bob 

Jim. Did as you suggested and eventually I think found the one you spoke of. As said there was a host of names and pic so left details.

Like you some folk put a lot of effort into their site.

Cheers> BOB  

Thanks for info Jim will do!

 Just thinking as the nights are `drawing in` re walking around whatever camp whilst on Fire Picket and armed with a pick axe shaft so to repel all invaders, and hopefully keep the country's Vampire's and Meteor's safe. We must have done a good job as I don't think any other countries are flying those `kites` even now!. 

Hi Bob

Have you tried the RAF Bridgnorth website? Hundreds of members listed and loads of photos also.  Worth a try mate.......Google will fins the link for you.

Cheers

Jim

Hello out there, do any of you good folk remember either Lisle (Sugar) Gilkes or Jim de Planc from `D` Squadron Bridgenorth in 1957 or Don Shorey @ Compton Bassett also in `57 ? If so then I'd love a note from you. In fact I enjoy all the notes you guys put on the site. Get your thinking caps on! Bob Metcalfe.    

I was stationed at  R A F Lyneham in 1952 doing my national service i was posted from R A F Abingdon in 1952 and stayed at Lyneham till my demob in september 1953.I have happy memorys of my time there playing football for the station.I worked in the telephone exchange which involved shiftwork.

Sorry Jim,  I must hold my hand up,  that was my lack of concentration showing through. I MUST TRY HARDER. I MUST TRY HARDER.

I've just informed Mike of the information you were kind enough to pass on , though mentioned nothing about `the loan` BOB.

Hey Bob

Confusion reigns !!

Mike is the "yorkshireman".......

I'm Jim

Dear Mike, Thanks for your response and advice re the `sending photo's` info request that I put out a plea for on Comptons site. If for me  the process is as easy and quick as you say, then I have every chance of hanging on to enough hair to grace a `shot for the files`so thank you again.

Iv'e been amazed  at just how much particularly `place and geography` wise that I have in common with Mike, so much so that after hardly four days I feel I know him well enough to ask him for a goodly loan, though possibly I should bide my time!?. Trying now to compile a few notes so as to make any `memoir` contributions worthwhile.  Many salaams Bob  

Mike says...

Jim you are A STAR !  Just read your reply to Bob. Good on you mate and thanks for email - will digest it fully tomorrow it's 01.45 here . Mike 

GO TO BED!!

Jim