Posted on August 15, 2015. Victory in Japan (VJ Day) signalling the real ending of the second world war is commemorated in central London today, 70 years after that particular conflict came to a final end. Continue reading “Dignity the watchword for the veterans of the Far East!”
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50 Years On
Fifty years ago, along with a bunch of other guys, I had graduated from the Royal Air Force Technical School at Cosford in England. The guys had organised a July reunion in the area and I did not want to miss this once in a life time occasion. Continue reading “50 Years On”
Escapade to North Weald
Coming from Brussels on Eurostar, I was met by Terry at Ebbsfleet railway station in Kent and we continued by car to Essex. Terry had arranged our accommodation at Elmcroft Guest House near Epping. This was the superb B/B house run by the friendly Des and is ideally located not far from North Weald aerodrome which was the highlight of our reunion. (Click on photos to enlarge). Continue reading “Escapade to North Weald”
Return to Mons
During the week of 7 July 2014 I was visiting Belgium. One of my appointments was to meet-up with a friend and colleague, Dave, from our illustrious past. We both served in the Royal Air Force and worked together in the Middle East (45 years ago) as well as in Belgium (42 years ago). In service life it is not that common that colleagues should be sent to the same place twice. (Click on photos to enlarge). Continue reading “Return to Mons”
Anniversary 50 years ago
Celebrating a special anniversary on this day 23 January 2013. Not something I am likely to forget. It was a life changing journey to a new future. Continue reading “Anniversary 50 years ago”