‎ Field Days 2011 - RAF Cosford. Next morning, Jock breakfasted as a guest of the Royal Air Force for the last time, and the 'garry' took him and twenty others to Preston Railway Station. "Not too bad, Sir," replied Jock. Johns gave Jock a knowing look in the passing! "Where the hell did you get to yesterday?" Flight Lieutenant C. E. HUGHES. This 'cost' was repeatedly confirmed with each visit into Newquay. Octoberfest. Royal Air Force Police Reunion, Royal Air Force St Mawgan.. With the kind permission of the Station Commander, Group Captain Garden and excellent work by Sgt Phil Ashman RAFP, what I believe will be a memorable weekend has been arranged. The two erks on the ground plugged in the Starter Trolley, the pilot settled down in his seat, gave Jock a quizzical smile then gave the ground crew 'Thumbs Up' for 'Contact'. he asked and, without waiting for a reply, positioned the aircraft on the centre of the runway, slammed open all four throttles and took off. And what a tour it was! "Use your charm on Chiefy Buchan of Transport, he's a fellow 'haggis-basher'! As such… With big 'Pete' bursting in the front door, two S.Ps draped around his shoulders! No. During the latter half of 2012 Steve along with a small team including the late Wg Cdr Philip Lamb, the then Station Commander RAF St Mawgan, set in motion the birth of the RAF St Mawgan Branch of the Royal Air Force Association. xx xxx xxxx. was the duet. This year, COVID-19 has put an abrupt stop to that. SQUADRON LEADER Served from 1974 - 1979 Served in RAF St Mawgan. . The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not The apron was hosed down while the American VIPs were being escorted down to the Officers' Mess. Found inside – Page 88MVCH29-106 Post Office MINISTRY OF DEFENCE MESS MANAGERS 1. Applications are invited for the post of Mess Manager in the Officers ' Mess at each of the following locations : ( a ) RAF St Mawgan ( b ) Wellington Barracks Newquay Birdcage ... were making more use of St. Mawgan than previously. 'D-Day' could be the start of that 'Last Mile Home' - to Peace! Warrant Officer … The Corporal here will get you fixed up with a bed for the night. For any other comments, please Contact Us. You may wish to switch to … Google Maps. thought Jock and looked up to see the said Officer grinning in triumph! Found inside – Page 53At the Royal Air Force Hospital at Ely members of the W RAF were learning something fundamental about lift and drag under the eye of a nursing sister . ... The stereogram is being installed in the mess at St Mawgan ... 220 squadron at nearby St Eval - I was posted overseas to No. The BMPA was hosted by the Station Commander, Wing Commander Guy … rafmuseumshop.com gift cards are available from £5 to £200 in a choice of designs. Jock's sixth sense caused a slight twitch of anxiety? There's no way he would have been allowed to take off that 'Lib' from Chivenor - on his own? 605 Squadron to be based at RAF Cosford in Shropshire, No. And waited. Display and static aircraft had been arriving for some hours and their aircrews were now enjoying a convivial party in the bar. (There was no shortage of volunteers!) RAF St Mawgan Community Support Team. Lawrence Combined Mess. "Make sure the shoes are really comfortable, after all you won't be able to bring them back!" RAF Valley Motorcycle Club. The 'Ardennes', later known as the 'Battle of the Bulge', was the most critical reversal for the Allies since 'D-Day'. Heinkel He-111 1H+FM - The First Luftwaffe Aircraft Brought Down In England. 03 Jan 69 Major overhaul at RAF St Athan, including engine mods. Found inside – Page 385In his speech of welcome to the guests the Commanding Officer , WG . CDR . ... J. G. Roberts , D.F.C. , D.F.M. , to R.A.F. St. Mawgan , for flying duties ( with acting rank of Wg . Cdr . ) ; S. Slater , D.S.O. , D.F.C. , to Headquarters ... Found inside – Page 2A catalogue of postmarks used on mail posted at congresses, exhibitions, shows etc, and for anniversaries from 2004-2013. He was too young to enlist when the war first broke out, so he worked in the canteen at Siggiewi with the NAAFI - the picture of him with the two airmen was taken when he was 17 years old. The Mess Boards below were taken by Martin Powell but it seemed appropriate to put them in Paul's collection as his father is on the board, Sqdn Ldr B. Higgins. Once back at the hotel, there was time to rest, freshen up and change, ready to be collected by coach for the 15-20 minute journey to our Black Tie Dinner outing at Royal Air Force St Mawgan Officers’ Mess. The final formal ceremony will see the laying up of the Squadron Standard in the College Hall Officers’ Mess at RAF College Cranwell, shortly after the parade in April. "You O.K., Sarge?" For access contact the Media and Communications Officer: Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre is located adjacent to RAF St Mawgan. For more help, visit the What to do in a family emergency guide. All proposals were accepted unanimously and plans set in motion. I'll better get up there 'toot sweet'. Got feedback to help us improve our website? Solid hardwood base, truly an excellent display example. How incongruous, a 21- year-old Flying Officer of the Royal Air Force with language skills worth the grand sum of 35 cents a day, in the middle of multi-million-dollar oil contract talks! They taxied over to dispersal where a ground crew took over. Bill Kirk. Found inside – Page 5-411... STUTTGART , GERMANY ( MAJ 65386 ) PETTY OFFICERS MESS OPEN , NAS , JACKSONVILLE , FL PF 14 ( EX US PF 51 ) PF 36 PF ... BARNSTABLE , UNITED KINGDOM ( MAJ 00002 ) ( STUDENTS ) PILOT RAF ST MAWGAN SCHOOL OF COMBAT SURVIVAL AND RESCUE ... RAF Faldingworth. The Officers. II Sqn RAF Regt from RAF Honington and No. Jock made his way to the Flight Deck, dumped his kit then noticed the pilot's map. A complete resource guide to collection development for school library media specialists in the 21st century The coloured Top Sergeant, who was conducting the aircraft into position, broke one of the RAF's cardinal rules - 'Never turn your back on a taxying aircraft' - and walked straight into the spinning airscrew of the port engine! At lunch, Peter Starling and Freddie Ward bombarded Jock with questions! ... My name is Brian (Smudger) Smith and I used to wake a Doug Aberdien up in the officers mess at 0400hrs for his 0430hrs patrol. On reporting to the Duty Officer, Jock was told, "O.K. By the way this is a good site. Found inside – Page 185... 1964 July 28 BDS St And 1964 47204 Hobday Suzanne Penelope Nicola : The Old Police Station Dental Practice Bredon Rd Tewkesbury Glos GL20 SBZ 1973 Aug 20 BDS Dund 1973 39563 Hobkinson Jon Thackeray : clo Officers Mess RAF St Mawgan ... Looking for old mates from my days of being an RAF fireman, I served on the following Fire Sections, Watton 65/66, Khormaksar 66/67, St. Mawgan 68/69, Masirah 59/70. 29 Apr 69 Flight with S/Ldr Marwood. Looks like the 'Second Front' is not far away!" Visits to the Cornish beaches were becoming more frequent and the 'Gen' word was - 'Demob!' Jock would be next, by virtue of 'Time Expired' Service. The most common council tax band is H. Commercial rateable values range from £6,400 to £1,470,000 with an average of £309,358. Gerry was well entrenched in the basement of a wrecked 'Schloss' and the numbers of British lying in the road meant - "This wis gonna be a hard ane." The Soviet Army was knocking on Berlin's back door - without the desired response from the incumbent! The whole Station has been 'confined to Camp' for the last four days. "Sorry, Sir, this is not an 'Excuse-Me' dance," was Jock's very proper reply. The Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF), formerly the Auxiliary Air Force (AAF), together with the Air Force Reserve, is a component of Her Majesty's Reserve Air Forces (Reserve Forces Act 1996, Part 1, Para 1,(2),(c)). Air Battle of the Ruhr is a complete overview of a major aspect of the air war against mainland Germany a subject that has rarely been dealt with in such depth. This book fills in an important gap in the history of the Royal Air Force. Halfway between the drome and the Sergeants' Mess, a brand, sparkling new young Officer - just out of the packing case - alerted Jock, in a high falsetto voice, "Sergeant, do you realise you have just failed to salute me?" I give it 12 months. Object of RAFA. These boys were hospitalized in what had been the 'Headlands Hotel' but it was now a fully equipped Military Hospital. Big Pete arrived just at the right time to save Jock from any more 'white lies'. Serving at RAF St. Mawgan was the time of my life, so many great memories! © 2021 Royal Air Force. This could present a problem thought Jock, bearing in mind Matron's warning. All the Site NCOs took steps to ensure their Site and ground crews were ready for the deluge. Found inside – Page 999As the matter is before a Select Committee , we cannot St. Mawgan Air Force Station discuss it now . ( Officers ' Mess ) 36. Commander Courtney asked the QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Minister of Public Building and Works when it is intended ... Porridge, Egg and Sausage, Bread and Marmalade! The 'Demob Machine' was, in fact, several RAF stations set up especially for 'processing' Service Personnel out of the Service and into civilian life. The day was a huge success and after the film show the Sergeants' Mess was thrown open to all their guests. The inauguration took place in the TE Lawrence Mess on the Station at the end of January 2013. The beer was finished and, after a genteel sing-song, "Good Night, Ladies", was sung as a hint for the opposite sex to leave before the songs got rough. Pay 'Bob' (and pianist extraordinaire) - on his way to his beloved Glasgow. RAF Field Days From the 3 rd until the 5 th of October, the CCF’s RAF section visited RAF Cosford, in Shropshire. "Shit! Jock was beginning to think the pilot had been struck dumb shortly after take-off, but no - "Thank you very much, Sergeant! Found inside – Page 825Mem . Med . Bd . Swansea , SA4 IUSMB BS Lond . 1993 . Dept. Health & Social Security . Late Clin . Asst . Roy . CUMMINGS , Thomas Michael Squadron Ldr . RAF Infirm . Edin . Med . Br . Officers Mess , RAF St. Mawgan , Newquay , CUMMING ... RAF Ludford Magna. RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall, US Navy installation, Jan 1979-Jan 1981. Malcolm Mayes. On reporting to the Tower, as ordered, Jock spotted a lone 'Liberator' on the apron. RAFA Royal Air Forces Association St Mawgan. The final official social events were receptions in the Airmen’s Club and Sergeants’ Mess on the 29th and a reception for 200 guests in the Officers’ Mess on the 30th. The RAF has 998 aircraft and, as of 2006, 48,700 personnel. Top Cadet Sam Davies, Wing Commander Lamb (RAF St Mawgan Station Commander) and Flt Lt Spencer (Station Media & Communications Officer) chat with Jeff and John prior to boarding the Catalina for the local flight. However, at the end there was WAAF Sergeant Bradbury and her dancing partner doing a duet of 'Bless 'em All' and 'Cats on the Rooftops!' Miss Sylvia had, on more than one occasion, served Jock up with double helpings of chips to reinforce his one fried egg entitlement! 505 Squadron to be based at RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall, No. Next morning, one of the 'Canucks' gave Jock a lift up to what appeared to be a Transit mess. "Ah, Sergeant, been looking for you all over the place," came the voice of the Chief Engineering Officer. Personnel and family members can benefit from free communal WiFi provided by the RAF Association at the following RAF stations, including Contact Houses. Found inside – Page 177In 1949 local rumour suggested that St Mawgan was to be reopened for Convair B - 36 operations and it was later confirmed that the airfield was being retained by the Air Ministry ... She opened the new officers ' mess at the same time . All members saw the liberty buses off with 'Auld Lang Syne'. With the closure of the active side of RAF St Mawgan yesterday, it seems appropriate I share this mildly amusing story with you… In my youth, my father would take us up to St Mawgan for a day during half-terms etc to watch aircraft. Kirkham was quite an eye-opener for Jock! It is a characteristic example of early Expansion Period architecture and is externally almost unchanged, except for a small number of replacement sashes. SAC Served from 1970 - 1973 Served in RAF St Mawgan. The Band-Leader had just been demobbed the previous week and, with ill-concealed glee, requested over the tannoy - "Would the Officer dancing with the lady in the green dress, please leave the floor!" It was at this point the RAF spectators couldn't believe their eyes? The Royal Auxiliary Air Force owes its origin to Lord Trenchard's vision of an elite corps of civilians who would serve their country in flying squadrons in their spare time. ... RAF Thorney Island, RAF St Mawgan, RAF Chivenor, and RNAS Yeovilton. It is a characteristic example of early Expansion Period architecture and is externally almost unchanged, except for a small number of replacement sashes. SAC Served from 1974 - 1980 Served in RAF St Mawgan. Found insideThat evening, on our way back from sightseeing we called into the Officers' Mess for a drink. In the bar was an American gent with his ... On the first day we flew to RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall, where we refuelled and stopped for the night. "Mmmmmm, yes, it's been pretty hectic all round. " The Officers have departed en-masse with Wg Cdr FD & APDT, Sqn Ldr Eagles Scheme, Sqn Ldr FD & APDT Wg and Flt Lt Eagles Scheme. Shackleton Nimrod Canberra & Seaking aircraft from RAF St Mawgan. With no more ado, Jock went in, fists flying in all directions! The pilots of AAF squadrons were generally formed from the wealthier classes, as applicants were expected to already have, or be prepared to obtain, their pilot's licence at their own expense, at a … No. At the domestic end of Camp, life was just beginning to stir. RAF Benson Building 160 Bar and HIVE, Conference Area, Cinema Room … Flyboys (film)-Wikipedia. 47, 000 people told their story about WWII. A quick salute and that was the end of a short, but beautiful, friendship! Jock saw a myriad of tiny lights and heard little bells tinkling all over the place! Who's got the f------- black eye? Our time with the Trenchard Token has come to an end, our Chairman Jon Barnes passed the Token to Wg Cdr Steve Richards the Chairman of RAF St Mawgan Branch in the T E Lawrence Mess at RAF St Mawgan. Found inside – Page 26This was now considered too dangerous so we flew to St Mawgan , an RAF base in Cornwall , in the late afternoon . After the aircraft had been refuelled , I re - planned the flight out ... The crew was taken to the Officers ' Mess ( BOQ ... Main item on the Agenda - 'What can be done to give the Headland boys a day out on the Mess funds?' Everyone still worked with a will. Were they, after all, really 'Returning Heroes'? Wull ah iver be able tae dance richt again?" Me? This particular 'show' was an all-American performance, with Jock and his highly amused erks sitting in ringside seats watching the antics. xx xxx 1951: Gp Capt G G Barrett. Contact the Youth Activities Liaison Officer: Contact the Branch Secretary, Mr Alan Goudge: RAF St Mawgan RAFA Branch meets at the Thomas Edward (T.E.) The crew-bus arrived and Jock, with his pilot, were taken over to Flying Control. Jock and his erks shook their heads in their disbelief that such a tragedy could result from such an elementary mistake! Control myself? The flight was uneventful, almost pleasant, except the pilot never said another word. 07827 962766. ('Cas-Evacs' as they later became known). To make matters worse, Fl/Sgt. Found insideRAF Staff College Bracknell Berkshire RAF St Mawgan Newquay Cornwall The successful applicants will be expected to take up ... Day to day management of the Officers ' Mess including supervision of Staff and daily messing arrangements ... Free UK delivery on eligible orders. To Pete and Jock's combined, "What did you do then?" Port undercarriage door broken in flight. David Evans. The Total Deployment was 230 Officers & Men, 30 in the Avro York Advance Party & Ground Crew in excess of 80 men. Jock often wondered if it was the strong Scottish accent that he and the Squadron Leader shared which favoured the outcome? Losses on the beach-heads were grievously heavy, but the troops were gradually moving inland. I was allowed to discharge in London, and lived in Bristol for another 4 months before comming back to Texas. Still barely able to walk he was desperate for a ,"Wee dance wi' ane o' they WAAF lassies!" You must report to the Main Guardroom at the Main Gate. Report to Flying Control before 09.00 hours tomorrow and you'll be O.K. Archive List > Books > 'The Service Years'. Well, good Morning, Sergeant, keep 'em at it!" Found inside – Page 4On 23 June , Princess Margaret visited the RAF station at St Mawgan . ... In preparation for this bun fight the camp was totally repainted , the officers mess was recarpeted , a latrine was erected for the exclusive use of the Monarch's ... WARRANT OFFICER GEORGE HALL RAF POLICE. It was like another Dunkirk - only everyone was happy! came Jock's mechanical reply as he boarded the 'Lib'. 3,309 talking about this. So it was, "Good Bye" to a great bunch of comrades and off to RAF Kirkham - the 'Demob Machine'. A rare item in near mint condition. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not Royal Air Force St Mawgan or more simply RAF St Mawgan is a Royal Air Force station near St Mawgan and Newquay in Cornwall, England. ground crews but from time to time the RAF lent a hand. "Where's my oppo?" Was based there for 5 years. RAF St Mawgan used to have the widest military runway in the UK (300 ft) and was the home of the Cornwall Air Ambulanceservice and more recently 505 (Wessex) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Forc… Occasionally, these 'cargoes' were VIPs or replacement Air Crews. Matron was more than pleased to give her blessing, but with a rather macabre caveat? "Remember, don't bring any of my boys home 'legless'!" This time St. Mawgan would be called on to lend a hand. Can’t decide what to buy? Officers' mess. Jock looked around in the failing light, trying to quell the panic rising inside, then spotted something which completely distracted his thoughts! In 2008 the runway part of the site was handed over to Newquay Airport. Jacket size: 40" Chest, with Sgt rank badge. Married WAAFs and sundry other 'Special' cases - headed for the 'Demob Machine' and 'Civvy Street'. On 25 March 2013 it was announced to dispose of the airfield and technical facilities with only accommodation remaining. RAF Valley AOC 22 Gp Commendation. came the order. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click here. • Organised the Officers’ Mess Summer ball which was attended by 600 people and had a budget of in excess £50, 000. Found insideI was sent, much against my will, to what then seemed to be the end of the earth but was in fact RAF St Mawgan, ... the exact same evening I was supposed to – and made my wayto the officers' mess to establish where I was sleeping. You will have to be escorted by a member of staff, so please have a contact name and number to assist the guardroom staff to quickly arrange an escort. and an ’ mess are mentioned. This is the official Facebook page for RAF St Mawgan, the only RAF station in the South West of England. Jock never personally witnessed such cargoes, but in the light of his own personal experiences of our American allies, felt it was not stretching the imagination too far! (when in doubt - lash out!). Sergeant, you are 'listed', but you'd better move your arse, she'll be off in ten minutes!" But at 07.00 hours on the fourth morning, the usually phlegmatic Sergeant Pete Starling could hardly contain himself as he greeted Jock coming off Night Flying. You are lucky you are going back to your unit tomorrow. Found insideI had been given responsibility for the legs from Finningley to St Mawgan and Porto to Gibraltar, whilst Yorkie would ... With the aircraft safely bedded down we took ourselves off to the officers' mess and Happy Hour at RAF North Front ... (RAF Chivenor was later to be rebuilt and reopened in 198035.) Or, was this some big 'con'? . Found inside'Welcome to RAF St Mawgan.' I arrived at the medical centre the following morning to sly grins all round. Naked doctors may be ten a penny in a student bar – and always male, for some unaccountable reason – but in the officers' mess at ... It wasn't a Sergeants' Mess in the true sense of the title, but rather a mixed hotch-potch of Senior NCOs and Warrant Officers, some aircrew, some ground crew. Although there was no customary military band to give a sense of occasion, the U.S. soldiers put on a brave show, especially when the Curtiss 'Commando' with its precious cargo of VIPs taxied to a standstill. Would love to see a site for RAF St. Mawgan. Found inside – Page 8AV-M Sir john Severne on the flight deck of a Nimrod at RAF St Mawgan, when Commander Southern Maritime Air Region ... I spent my final bachelor days there being very well looked after in that beautiful 19205 style Officers' Mess before ... (Servicing error). It was all over in a couple of seconds. Be good to hear from Anyone who knows me. Prostate Cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, killing one man every 45 minutes in the UK. Below are just some of our members who have served at RAF St Mawgan. Mind you, on a visit to RAF St Mawgan the other night I dined in the combined officers/sergeants mess, and the Station Duty "Officer" who I saw saluting the ensign as it was lowered at 1800 was a chief tech, so perhaps I shouldn't blame … Well most of the old site of RAF Chigwell has gone the same way as parts of North Weald and Duxford. The Accounts Officers detailed Gratuities, Length of Service Emoluments, Discharge Leave Entitlement and all the other little rules and requirements so dear to the Service mind. The food was good but there was no Sergeants' Mess for those in transit. "Try this suit, Sir." No 825 Squadron Fleet Air Arm and The Channel Dash. Why this mad flight? Unfortunately, Jock noticed the Fl/Lt. T E Lawrence Mess Raf. Jeannie's waygoing was the start of the break-up of the 'Good Comrades'. . Still, he couldn't rid himself of that young Argyll's casual response," Ach, ah jist gied 'im the bayonet!" " The first night was mainly kit prep and shoe shining but the following day, after a 6am wake up call, it was flying (with aerobatics!) The Station is home to the Defence Survive, Evade, Resist, Extract (SERE) Training Organisation (known as DSTO), and supports the Remote Radar Head at Portreath – part of the air defence system for the UK. Such consideration could not be allowed to go unrewarded! The big golf race 505 Sqn RAF St Mawgan. those of the BBC. Late 2017, in typical HQ fashion, we renamed ourselves for the 4th time and stood up as the Robson Academy of Resilience. "It's all over, Jock, it's OVER! Jock lay down on top of the 'Mcdonald' to ponder the day's happenings. THE SKY’S NOW THE LIMIT FOR LOCAL ROYAL AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION CHARITY APPEAL Our local RAF Association Branch volunteers normally collect donations for our Wings Welfare Appeal in key local events, locations and supermarkets. Please see all photos to assist with the overall description of the plaque. Me!" Found inside – Page 1272The No 6 San annual reunion is to be held in the Officers ' Mess at RAF Coltishall , Norfolk , on January 29 next year ... The first served with the Joint Anti - submarine Warfare Development Unit at St Mawgan in 1952 , and later at the ... This is the third volume in the series which deals with the losses sustained by the RAF Bomber Command during the 2nd World War. It has already found favour with historians, and those friends and relatives affected by the loss. Sergeant Eric (Pete) Starling still had a few years to serve. Briefing for the St Mawgan to Lagens flight took place at 15.00 hours. xx xxx xxxx. Find out how you can use this. 16 Sqn RAF Regt from RAF Honington - deployed - in the Ground Based Air Defence role for coalition forces. Find out how you can use this. Each Mess Member took responsibility for one guest and Jock adopted a 19 year old Private Soldier of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. the laddie from Dunoon replied, "Ach, ah jist gied 'im the bayonet!" Coming off the drome one morning, Jock was greeted by his oppo, Sergeant 'Pete' Starling. She flew down from Colerne Airfield with the Commanding Officer of Bristol University Air, Squadron Squadron Leader Baz Ervine, himself a former Air Cadet at 2349 Ballymena Squadron. The walking team had a less glamorous (but drier) 0800 hrs start at RAF St Mawgan ready for the drive to Land’s End through typical rush … Replied Jock. Microsoft has removed the Birds Eye imagery for this map. Boy Entrant - 43rd entry, RAF St Athan. (Chairman of Messing Committee) Warrant Officer 1st Class Macpherson, V.C., would approach the Station Commander and, on approval, Jock and Pete would request Matron at Headlands for her blessing. "We'll get it out of you tonight, in the Mess, if we've got to get you pissed to do it!" In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click here. However, within a few weeks Jock and his comrades heard another ominous name filtering through the grapevine - 'Ardennes'! Even more bizarre, there didn't appear to be any other 'crew'! He seemed to know what he was about. The first Jock and his oppos knew of this was when they were told, " All ground crews to work right through - all shifts cancelled until further notice " ! Mrs K. MADDEN. RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall is a No 22 (Training) Group Station that provides a platform for future and current operations in the south west. The troops started landing at 03.00 hours!" Lawrence Combined Mess. The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air force branch of the British Armed Forces. Cheers mate! Next day, Jock was back at dispersal when he received a visit from the Chief Engineering Officer, "Morning, Sergeant, had a rough time over the last few day Eh? Mawgan - deployed - in the ground based Air Defence role for Forces. Such an elementary mistake reached the Mess for those in transit a nice wee dance wi ' ane '. Face off Sergeants Davis and Loveridge would see to the Mess to Flying Control before hours. 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RAF ST MAWGAN Newquay GOOJERAT BARRACKS Colchester RAF STANBRIDGE Leighton Buzzard HAZEBROUCK BARRACKS Arborfield RAF UXBRIDGE West London RAF HOLMPTON Hull WEST COURT REME OFFICERS MESS Arborfield B - 9 HYDERABAD BARRACKS Colchester RAF WEST DRAYTON West London Intentionally Blank Intentionally Blank Click to … The Ambulance Trains gradually disappeared from the nearby sidings, the Medical Units dispersed elsewhere but the aircraft activity on the drome continued unabated. Look at you, you're a disgrace! RAFA St Mawgan also undertakes some outings together with social meetings with some food and entertainment at the Mess with our partners. St. Mawgan was, once again, ready to receive the 'Cas-evacs' and, once again, suffered an anti-climax. The Sergeant and the young Argyll reached the heavy front door at the same time, lobbed a grenade over the top and somehow scrambled inside. "You are on a charge, Sergeant!" He's belted me!" Media‎ > ‎ Field Days 2011 - RAF Cosford. Next morning, Jock breakfasted as a guest of the Royal Air Force for the last time, and the 'garry' took him and twenty others to Preston Railway Station. "Not too bad, Sir," replied Jock. Johns gave Jock a knowing look in the passing! "Where the hell did you get to yesterday?" Flight Lieutenant C. E. HUGHES. This 'cost' was repeatedly confirmed with each visit into Newquay. Octoberfest. Royal Air Force Police Reunion, Royal Air Force St Mawgan.. With the kind permission of the Station Commander, Group Captain Garden and excellent work by Sgt Phil Ashman RAFP, what I believe will be a memorable weekend has been arranged. The two erks on the ground plugged in the Starter Trolley, the pilot settled down in his seat, gave Jock a quizzical smile then gave the ground crew 'Thumbs Up' for 'Contact'. he asked and, without waiting for a reply, positioned the aircraft on the centre of the runway, slammed open all four throttles and took off. And what a tour it was! "Use your charm on Chiefy Buchan of Transport, he's a fellow 'haggis-basher'! As such… With big 'Pete' bursting in the front door, two S.Ps draped around his shoulders! No. During the latter half of 2012 Steve along with a small team including the late Wg Cdr Philip Lamb, the then Station Commander RAF St Mawgan, set in motion the birth of the RAF St Mawgan Branch of the Royal Air Force Association. xx xxx xxxx. was the duet. This year, COVID-19 has put an abrupt stop to that. SQUADRON LEADER Served from 1974 - 1979 Served in RAF St Mawgan. . The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not The apron was hosed down while the American VIPs were being escorted down to the Officers' Mess. Found inside – Page 88MVCH29-106 Post Office MINISTRY OF DEFENCE MESS MANAGERS 1. Applications are invited for the post of Mess Manager in the Officers ' Mess at each of the following locations : ( a ) RAF St Mawgan ( b ) Wellington Barracks Newquay Birdcage ... were making more use of St. Mawgan than previously. 'D-Day' could be the start of that 'Last Mile Home' - to Peace! Warrant Officer … The Corporal here will get you fixed up with a bed for the night. For any other comments, please Contact Us. You may wish to switch to … Google Maps. thought Jock and looked up to see the said Officer grinning in triumph! Found inside – Page 53At the Royal Air Force Hospital at Ely members of the W RAF were learning something fundamental about lift and drag under the eye of a nursing sister . ... The stereogram is being installed in the mess at St Mawgan ... 220 squadron at nearby St Eval - I was posted overseas to No. The BMPA was hosted by the Station Commander, Wing Commander Guy … rafmuseumshop.com gift cards are available from £5 to £200 in a choice of designs. Jock's sixth sense caused a slight twitch of anxiety? There's no way he would have been allowed to take off that 'Lib' from Chivenor - on his own? 605 Squadron to be based at RAF Cosford in Shropshire, No. And waited. Display and static aircraft had been arriving for some hours and their aircrews were now enjoying a convivial party in the bar. (There was no shortage of volunteers!) RAF St Mawgan Community Support Team. Lawrence Combined Mess. "Make sure the shoes are really comfortable, after all you won't be able to bring them back!" RAF Valley Motorcycle Club. The 'Ardennes', later known as the 'Battle of the Bulge', was the most critical reversal for the Allies since 'D-Day'. Heinkel He-111 1H+FM - The First Luftwaffe Aircraft Brought Down In England. 03 Jan 69 Major overhaul at RAF St Athan, including engine mods. Found inside – Page 385In his speech of welcome to the guests the Commanding Officer , WG . CDR . ... J. G. Roberts , D.F.C. , D.F.M. , to R.A.F. St. Mawgan , for flying duties ( with acting rank of Wg . Cdr . ) ; S. Slater , D.S.O. , D.F.C. , to Headquarters ... Found inside – Page 2A catalogue of postmarks used on mail posted at congresses, exhibitions, shows etc, and for anniversaries from 2004-2013. He was too young to enlist when the war first broke out, so he worked in the canteen at Siggiewi with the NAAFI - the picture of him with the two airmen was taken when he was 17 years old. The Mess Boards below were taken by Martin Powell but it seemed appropriate to put them in Paul's collection as his father is on the board, Sqdn Ldr B. Higgins. Once back at the hotel, there was time to rest, freshen up and change, ready to be collected by coach for the 15-20 minute journey to our Black Tie Dinner outing at Royal Air Force St Mawgan Officers’ Mess. The final formal ceremony will see the laying up of the Squadron Standard in the College Hall Officers’ Mess at RAF College Cranwell, shortly after the parade in April. "You O.K., Sarge?" For access contact the Media and Communications Officer: Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre is located adjacent to RAF St Mawgan. For more help, visit the What to do in a family emergency guide. All proposals were accepted unanimously and plans set in motion. I'll better get up there 'toot sweet'. Got feedback to help us improve our website? Solid hardwood base, truly an excellent display example. How incongruous, a 21- year-old Flying Officer of the Royal Air Force with language skills worth the grand sum of 35 cents a day, in the middle of multi-million-dollar oil contract talks! They taxied over to dispersal where a ground crew took over. Bill Kirk. Found inside – Page 5-411... STUTTGART , GERMANY ( MAJ 65386 ) PETTY OFFICERS MESS OPEN , NAS , JACKSONVILLE , FL PF 14 ( EX US PF 51 ) PF 36 PF ... BARNSTABLE , UNITED KINGDOM ( MAJ 00002 ) ( STUDENTS ) PILOT RAF ST MAWGAN SCHOOL OF COMBAT SURVIVAL AND RESCUE ... RAF Faldingworth. The Officers. II Sqn RAF Regt from RAF Honington and No. Jock made his way to the Flight Deck, dumped his kit then noticed the pilot's map. A complete resource guide to collection development for school library media specialists in the 21st century The coloured Top Sergeant, who was conducting the aircraft into position, broke one of the RAF's cardinal rules - 'Never turn your back on a taxying aircraft' - and walked straight into the spinning airscrew of the port engine! At lunch, Peter Starling and Freddie Ward bombarded Jock with questions! ... My name is Brian (Smudger) Smith and I used to wake a Doug Aberdien up in the officers mess at 0400hrs for his 0430hrs patrol. On reporting to the Duty Officer, Jock was told, "O.K. By the way this is a good site. Found inside – Page 185... 1964 July 28 BDS St And 1964 47204 Hobday Suzanne Penelope Nicola : The Old Police Station Dental Practice Bredon Rd Tewkesbury Glos GL20 SBZ 1973 Aug 20 BDS Dund 1973 39563 Hobkinson Jon Thackeray : clo Officers Mess RAF St Mawgan ... Looking for old mates from my days of being an RAF fireman, I served on the following Fire Sections, Watton 65/66, Khormaksar 66/67, St. Mawgan 68/69, Masirah 59/70. 29 Apr 69 Flight with S/Ldr Marwood. Looks like the 'Second Front' is not far away!" Visits to the Cornish beaches were becoming more frequent and the 'Gen' word was - 'Demob!' Jock would be next, by virtue of 'Time Expired' Service. The most common council tax band is H. Commercial rateable values range from £6,400 to £1,470,000 with an average of £309,358. Gerry was well entrenched in the basement of a wrecked 'Schloss' and the numbers of British lying in the road meant - "This wis gonna be a hard ane." The Soviet Army was knocking on Berlin's back door - without the desired response from the incumbent! The whole Station has been 'confined to Camp' for the last four days. "Sorry, Sir, this is not an 'Excuse-Me' dance," was Jock's very proper reply. The Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF), formerly the Auxiliary Air Force (AAF), together with the Air Force Reserve, is a component of Her Majesty's Reserve Air Forces (Reserve Forces Act 1996, Part 1, Para 1,(2),(c)). Air Battle of the Ruhr is a complete overview of a major aspect of the air war against mainland Germany a subject that has rarely been dealt with in such depth. This book fills in an important gap in the history of the Royal Air Force. Halfway between the drome and the Sergeants' Mess, a brand, sparkling new young Officer - just out of the packing case - alerted Jock, in a high falsetto voice, "Sergeant, do you realise you have just failed to salute me?" I give it 12 months. Object of RAFA. These boys were hospitalized in what had been the 'Headlands Hotel' but it was now a fully equipped Military Hospital. Big Pete arrived just at the right time to save Jock from any more 'white lies'. Serving at RAF St. Mawgan was the time of my life, so many great memories! © 2021 Royal Air Force. This could present a problem thought Jock, bearing in mind Matron's warning. All the Site NCOs took steps to ensure their Site and ground crews were ready for the deluge. Found inside – Page 999As the matter is before a Select Committee , we cannot St. Mawgan Air Force Station discuss it now . ( Officers ' Mess ) 36. Commander Courtney asked the QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Minister of Public Building and Works when it is intended ... Porridge, Egg and Sausage, Bread and Marmalade! The 'Demob Machine' was, in fact, several RAF stations set up especially for 'processing' Service Personnel out of the Service and into civilian life. The day was a huge success and after the film show the Sergeants' Mess was thrown open to all their guests. The inauguration took place in the TE Lawrence Mess on the Station at the end of January 2013. The beer was finished and, after a genteel sing-song, "Good Night, Ladies", was sung as a hint for the opposite sex to leave before the songs got rough. Pay 'Bob' (and pianist extraordinaire) - on his way to his beloved Glasgow. RAF Field Days From the 3 rd until the 5 th of October, the CCF’s RAF section visited RAF Cosford, in Shropshire. "Shit! Jock was beginning to think the pilot had been struck dumb shortly after take-off, but no - "Thank you very much, Sergeant! Found inside – Page 825Mem . Med . Bd . Swansea , SA4 IUSMB BS Lond . 1993 . Dept. Health & Social Security . Late Clin . Asst . Roy . CUMMINGS , Thomas Michael Squadron Ldr . RAF Infirm . Edin . Med . Br . Officers Mess , RAF St. Mawgan , Newquay , CUMMING ... RAF Ludford Magna. RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall, US Navy installation, Jan 1979-Jan 1981. Malcolm Mayes. On reporting to the Tower, as ordered, Jock spotted a lone 'Liberator' on the apron. RAFA Royal Air Forces Association St Mawgan. The final official social events were receptions in the Airmen’s Club and Sergeants’ Mess on the 29th and a reception for 200 guests in the Officers’ Mess on the 30th. The RAF has 998 aircraft and, as of 2006, 48,700 personnel. Top Cadet Sam Davies, Wing Commander Lamb (RAF St Mawgan Station Commander) and Flt Lt Spencer (Station Media & Communications Officer) chat with Jeff and John prior to boarding the Catalina for the local flight. However, at the end there was WAAF Sergeant Bradbury and her dancing partner doing a duet of 'Bless 'em All' and 'Cats on the Rooftops!' Miss Sylvia had, on more than one occasion, served Jock up with double helpings of chips to reinforce his one fried egg entitlement! 505 Squadron to be based at RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall, No. Next morning, one of the 'Canucks' gave Jock a lift up to what appeared to be a Transit mess. "Ah, Sergeant, been looking for you all over the place," came the voice of the Chief Engineering Officer. Personnel and family members can benefit from free communal WiFi provided by the RAF Association at the following RAF stations, including Contact Houses. Found inside – Page 177In 1949 local rumour suggested that St Mawgan was to be reopened for Convair B - 36 operations and it was later confirmed that the airfield was being retained by the Air Ministry ... She opened the new officers ' mess at the same time . All members saw the liberty buses off with 'Auld Lang Syne'. With the closure of the active side of RAF St Mawgan yesterday, it seems appropriate I share this mildly amusing story with you… In my youth, my father would take us up to St Mawgan for a day during half-terms etc to watch aircraft. Kirkham was quite an eye-opener for Jock! It is a characteristic example of early Expansion Period architecture and is externally almost unchanged, except for a small number of replacement sashes. SAC Served from 1970 - 1973 Served in RAF St Mawgan. The Band-Leader had just been demobbed the previous week and, with ill-concealed glee, requested over the tannoy - "Would the Officer dancing with the lady in the green dress, please leave the floor!" It was at this point the RAF spectators couldn't believe their eyes? The Royal Auxiliary Air Force owes its origin to Lord Trenchard's vision of an elite corps of civilians who would serve their country in flying squadrons in their spare time. ... RAF Thorney Island, RAF St Mawgan, RAF Chivenor, and RNAS Yeovilton. It is a characteristic example of early Expansion Period architecture and is externally almost unchanged, except for a small number of replacement sashes. SAC Served from 1974 - 1980 Served in RAF St Mawgan. Found insideThat evening, on our way back from sightseeing we called into the Officers' Mess for a drink. In the bar was an American gent with his ... On the first day we flew to RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall, where we refuelled and stopped for the night. "Mmmmmm, yes, it's been pretty hectic all round. " The Officers have departed en-masse with Wg Cdr FD & APDT, Sqn Ldr Eagles Scheme, Sqn Ldr FD & APDT Wg and Flt Lt Eagles Scheme. Shackleton Nimrod Canberra & Seaking aircraft from RAF St Mawgan. With no more ado, Jock went in, fists flying in all directions! The pilots of AAF squadrons were generally formed from the wealthier classes, as applicants were expected to already have, or be prepared to obtain, their pilot's licence at their own expense, at a … No. At the domestic end of Camp, life was just beginning to stir. RAF Benson Building 160 Bar and HIVE, Conference Area, Cinema Room … Flyboys (film)-Wikipedia. 47, 000 people told their story about WWII. A quick salute and that was the end of a short, but beautiful, friendship! Jock saw a myriad of tiny lights and heard little bells tinkling all over the place! Who's got the f------- black eye? Our time with the Trenchard Token has come to an end, our Chairman Jon Barnes passed the Token to Wg Cdr Steve Richards the Chairman of RAF St Mawgan Branch in the T E Lawrence Mess at RAF St Mawgan. Found inside – Page 26This was now considered too dangerous so we flew to St Mawgan , an RAF base in Cornwall , in the late afternoon . After the aircraft had been refuelled , I re - planned the flight out ... The crew was taken to the Officers ' Mess ( BOQ ... Main item on the Agenda - 'What can be done to give the Headland boys a day out on the Mess funds?' Everyone still worked with a will. Were they, after all, really 'Returning Heroes'? Wull ah iver be able tae dance richt again?" Me? This particular 'show' was an all-American performance, with Jock and his highly amused erks sitting in ringside seats watching the antics. xx xxx 1951: Gp Capt G G Barrett. Contact the Youth Activities Liaison Officer: Contact the Branch Secretary, Mr Alan Goudge: RAF St Mawgan RAFA Branch meets at the Thomas Edward (T.E.) The crew-bus arrived and Jock, with his pilot, were taken over to Flying Control. Jock and his erks shook their heads in their disbelief that such a tragedy could result from such an elementary mistake! Control myself? The flight was uneventful, almost pleasant, except the pilot never said another word. 07827 962766. ('Cas-Evacs' as they later became known). To make matters worse, Fl/Sgt. Found insideRAF Staff College Bracknell Berkshire RAF St Mawgan Newquay Cornwall The successful applicants will be expected to take up ... Day to day management of the Officers ' Mess including supervision of Staff and daily messing arrangements ... Free UK delivery on eligible orders. To Pete and Jock's combined, "What did you do then?" Port undercarriage door broken in flight. David Evans. The Total Deployment was 230 Officers & Men, 30 in the Avro York Advance Party & Ground Crew in excess of 80 men. Jock often wondered if it was the strong Scottish accent that he and the Squadron Leader shared which favoured the outcome? Losses on the beach-heads were grievously heavy, but the troops were gradually moving inland. I was allowed to discharge in London, and lived in Bristol for another 4 months before comming back to Texas. Still barely able to walk he was desperate for a ,"Wee dance wi' ane o' they WAAF lassies!" You must report to the Main Guardroom at the Main Gate. Report to Flying Control before 09.00 hours tomorrow and you'll be O.K. Archive List > Books > 'The Service Years'. Well, good Morning, Sergeant, keep 'em at it!" Found inside – Page 4On 23 June , Princess Margaret visited the RAF station at St Mawgan . ... In preparation for this bun fight the camp was totally repainted , the officers mess was recarpeted , a latrine was erected for the exclusive use of the Monarch's ... WARRANT OFFICER GEORGE HALL RAF POLICE. It was like another Dunkirk - only everyone was happy! came Jock's mechanical reply as he boarded the 'Lib'. 3,309 talking about this. So it was, "Good Bye" to a great bunch of comrades and off to RAF Kirkham - the 'Demob Machine'. A rare item in near mint condition. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not Royal Air Force St Mawgan or more simply RAF St Mawgan is a Royal Air Force station near St Mawgan and Newquay in Cornwall, England. ground crews but from time to time the RAF lent a hand. "Where's my oppo?" Was based there for 5 years. RAF St Mawgan used to have the widest military runway in the UK (300 ft) and was the home of the Cornwall Air Ambulanceservice and more recently 505 (Wessex) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Forc… Occasionally, these 'cargoes' were VIPs or replacement Air Crews. Matron was more than pleased to give her blessing, but with a rather macabre caveat? "Remember, don't bring any of my boys home 'legless'!" This time St. Mawgan would be called on to lend a hand. Can’t decide what to buy? Officers' mess. Jock looked around in the failing light, trying to quell the panic rising inside, then spotted something which completely distracted his thoughts! In 2008 the runway part of the site was handed over to Newquay Airport. Jacket size: 40" Chest, with Sgt rank badge. Married WAAFs and sundry other 'Special' cases - headed for the 'Demob Machine' and 'Civvy Street'. On 25 March 2013 it was announced to dispose of the airfield and technical facilities with only accommodation remaining. RAF Valley AOC 22 Gp Commendation. came the order. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click here. • Organised the Officers’ Mess Summer ball which was attended by 600 people and had a budget of in excess £50, 000. Found insideI was sent, much against my will, to what then seemed to be the end of the earth but was in fact RAF St Mawgan, ... the exact same evening I was supposed to – and made my wayto the officers' mess to establish where I was sleeping. You will have to be escorted by a member of staff, so please have a contact name and number to assist the guardroom staff to quickly arrange an escort. and an ’ mess are mentioned. This is the official Facebook page for RAF St Mawgan, the only RAF station in the South West of England. Jock never personally witnessed such cargoes, but in the light of his own personal experiences of our American allies, felt it was not stretching the imagination too far! (when in doubt - lash out!). Sergeant, you are 'listed', but you'd better move your arse, she'll be off in ten minutes!" But at 07.00 hours on the fourth morning, the usually phlegmatic Sergeant Pete Starling could hardly contain himself as he greeted Jock coming off Night Flying. You are lucky you are going back to your unit tomorrow. Found insideI had been given responsibility for the legs from Finningley to St Mawgan and Porto to Gibraltar, whilst Yorkie would ... With the aircraft safely bedded down we took ourselves off to the officers' mess and Happy Hour at RAF North Front ... (RAF Chivenor was later to be rebuilt and reopened in 198035.) Or, was this some big 'con'? . Found inside'Welcome to RAF St Mawgan.' I arrived at the medical centre the following morning to sly grins all round. Naked doctors may be ten a penny in a student bar – and always male, for some unaccountable reason – but in the officers' mess at ... It wasn't a Sergeants' Mess in the true sense of the title, but rather a mixed hotch-potch of Senior NCOs and Warrant Officers, some aircrew, some ground crew. Although there was no customary military band to give a sense of occasion, the U.S. soldiers put on a brave show, especially when the Curtiss 'Commando' with its precious cargo of VIPs taxied to a standstill. Would love to see a site for RAF St. Mawgan. Found inside – Page 8AV-M Sir john Severne on the flight deck of a Nimrod at RAF St Mawgan, when Commander Southern Maritime Air Region ... I spent my final bachelor days there being very well looked after in that beautiful 19205 style Officers' Mess before ... (Servicing error). It was all over in a couple of seconds. Be good to hear from Anyone who knows me. Prostate Cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, killing one man every 45 minutes in the UK. Below are just some of our members who have served at RAF St Mawgan. Mind you, on a visit to RAF St Mawgan the other night I dined in the combined officers/sergeants mess, and the Station Duty "Officer" who I saw saluting the ensign as it was lowered at 1800 was a chief tech, so perhaps I shouldn't blame … Well most of the old site of RAF Chigwell has gone the same way as parts of North Weald and Duxford. The Accounts Officers detailed Gratuities, Length of Service Emoluments, Discharge Leave Entitlement and all the other little rules and requirements so dear to the Service mind. The food was good but there was no Sergeants' Mess for those in transit. "Try this suit, Sir." No 825 Squadron Fleet Air Arm and The Channel Dash. Why this mad flight? Unfortunately, Jock noticed the Fl/Lt. T E Lawrence Mess Raf. Jeannie's waygoing was the start of the break-up of the 'Good Comrades'. . Still, he couldn't rid himself of that young Argyll's casual response," Ach, ah jist gied 'im the bayonet!" " The first night was mainly kit prep and shoe shining but the following day, after a 6am wake up call, it was flying (with aerobatics!) The Station is home to the Defence Survive, Evade, Resist, Extract (SERE) Training Organisation (known as DSTO), and supports the Remote Radar Head at Portreath – part of the air defence system for the UK. Such consideration could not be allowed to go unrewarded! The big golf race 505 Sqn RAF St Mawgan. those of the BBC. Late 2017, in typical HQ fashion, we renamed ourselves for the 4th time and stood up as the Robson Academy of Resilience. "It's all over, Jock, it's OVER! Jock lay down on top of the 'Mcdonald' to ponder the day's happenings. THE SKY’S NOW THE LIMIT FOR LOCAL ROYAL AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION CHARITY APPEAL Our local RAF Association Branch volunteers normally collect donations for our Wings Welfare Appeal in key local events, locations and supermarkets. Please see all photos to assist with the overall description of the plaque. Me!" Found inside – Page 1272The No 6 San annual reunion is to be held in the Officers ' Mess at RAF Coltishall , Norfolk , on January 29 next year ... The first served with the Joint Anti - submarine Warfare Development Unit at St Mawgan in 1952 , and later at the ... This is the third volume in the series which deals with the losses sustained by the RAF Bomber Command during the 2nd World War. It has already found favour with historians, and those friends and relatives affected by the loss. Sergeant Eric (Pete) Starling still had a few years to serve. Briefing for the St Mawgan to Lagens flight took place at 15.00 hours. xx xxx xxxx. Find out how you can use this. 16 Sqn RAF Regt from RAF Honington - deployed - in the Ground Based Air Defence role for coalition forces. Find out how you can use this. Each Mess Member took responsibility for one guest and Jock adopted a 19 year old Private Soldier of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. the laddie from Dunoon replied, "Ach, ah jist gied 'im the bayonet!" Coming off the drome one morning, Jock was greeted by his oppo, Sergeant 'Pete' Starling. She flew down from Colerne Airfield with the Commanding Officer of Bristol University Air, Squadron Squadron Leader Baz Ervine, himself a former Air Cadet at 2349 Ballymena Squadron. The walking team had a less glamorous (but drier) 0800 hrs start at RAF St Mawgan ready for the drive to Land’s End through typical rush … Replied Jock. Microsoft has removed the Birds Eye imagery for this map. Boy Entrant - 43rd entry, RAF St Athan. (Chairman of Messing Committee) Warrant Officer 1st Class Macpherson, V.C., would approach the Station Commander and, on approval, Jock and Pete would request Matron at Headlands for her blessing. "We'll get it out of you tonight, in the Mess, if we've got to get you pissed to do it!" In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click here. However, within a few weeks Jock and his comrades heard another ominous name filtering through the grapevine - 'Ardennes'! Even more bizarre, there didn't appear to be any other 'crew'! He seemed to know what he was about. The first Jock and his oppos knew of this was when they were told, " All ground crews to work right through - all shifts cancelled until further notice " ! Mrs K. MADDEN. RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall is a No 22 (Training) Group Station that provides a platform for future and current operations in the south west. The troops started landing at 03.00 hours!" Lawrence Combined Mess. The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air force branch of the British Armed Forces. Cheers mate! Next day, Jock was back at dispersal when he received a visit from the Chief Engineering Officer, "Morning, Sergeant, had a rough time over the last few day Eh? Mawgan - deployed - in the ground based Air Defence role for Forces. Such an elementary mistake reached the Mess for those in transit a nice wee dance wi ' ane '. Face off Sergeants Davis and Loveridge would see to the Mess to Flying Control before hours. 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