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Post by deversoir on Sept 21, 2008 14:42:35 GMT 1
Just joined and would like to introduce self. ex raf, (obviously) joined in 46, left in 56. started as fme, trade training st.athan then straight out to middle east, to join 324R&I Wing servicing 6 and 213 squadrons, (Tempests) Started at Shallufa, then to Khartoum, then to deversoir, where 249 Squadron joined us, C.O. was a south african Squadron Ldr. Scott-Voss was attatched to 249 before returning to U.K. in 49, then transferred to marine branh as marine fitter, ( upgrade to group 1) then trained as aircrew, Air Signaller, at Swanton Morley, then after air gunners course at Lecofield and Shackelton familiarisation at Kinloss. joine d42 Squadron at St.Eval. demobbed at Thorney Island sept. 56. now retired and living in Weston-super-mare.
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Post by Hurricane on Sept 22, 2008 22:44:02 GMT 1
Welcome deversoir, it is always a pleasure to see new faces on this quiet forum Post away and enjoy. regards, Ian
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Post by jobber on Apr 7, 2009 12:24:20 GMT 1
Just joined, I was only on 249 for a short period from 1965 until the formation of the Akrotiri Strike Wing. I was a rigger and left the RAF in 1983.
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Post by Hurricane on Apr 8, 2009 20:07:58 GMT 1
Just joined, I was only on 249 for a short period from 1965 until the formation of the Akrotiri Strike Wing. I was a rigger and left the RAF in 1983. Welcome jobber I hope things pick up around here soon for you all.
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