Hi gents. Does anyone by any chance have a picture of a Nimrod dropping Lindholme Apparatus (or ASRA Mk4 as it is now called)? If so, any chance of...
cpomeroy@...
Jan 8, 2007 6:59 pm
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Colin The book Avro Shackleton by John Chartres has a black and white picture of a painting by John Norris (ex Sgt Airframe Fitter) showing a Shack dropping...
John Burkey
jburkey@...
Jan 8, 2007 7:19 pm
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Further to John 's reply about Chartres Shack book, on page 71 of his Nimrod book there is a piccie of Lindholme Gear being loaded at Kinloss. Probably no use...
Greetings from DownUnder, And then there was the day in the eastern Med somewhere in 1975 or '76 when a 203 aeroplane (can't remember which crew but it might...
Thanks Cy; thanks Dick. Nice to hear from you - if I do strike lucky with a picture I'll post it on the 203 Sqn pages. Regards, Colin Pom....
cpomeroy@...
Jan 9, 2007 9:53 am
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Hi All, Re the "inadvertent" drop it not only happened once but twice by the same crew (mine). I was on the radio position on both occasions watching the...
Hi Colin, Sorry, cannot help I'm afraid. Interesting stories from the others though............. especially Ed's. One erroneous drop is unfortunate...........
Although a 201 sqn dit, my favourite was with Stan Lindsay, then with the Cat Board. He was guesting one Sunday on some exotic search. I was sitting in Martel...
I flew with John Whelan for a while - lovely guy, though I found his occasional penchant for pink polo necks a bit disconcerting .... Happy New year to one and...
Gordon You might be interested to know that Stan is alive and kicking, still living near Elgin. He and I have an annual Xmas lunch and tell lies about everyone...
Luv to you cy and anne of course. Are the lies proportional to age? Sun still shining in Burghead? gb & loraine ... From: cy To: 203sqn@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Hi John, Thanks ever so much, but it has to be a Nimrod! Please don't think me ungrateful. Best wishes - and thanks again, Colin Pom....
cpomeroy@...
Jan 10, 2007 5:28 pm
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Gordon Most of the lies are about people who's names we can't remember so it is often a really interesting conversation !! Clavie tomorrow and we are forecast...
Hi Guys, I am not one to pass on messages received by e-mail as most are hoaxes or scams of one sort or another. This one however, is genuine – I’ve ...
Hi Paul, I can confirm that this petition is pukka, there was an item on yesterdays lunchtime news about it. Both I and whats her name, you know the woman who...
Hi guys, the squadron is to be presented with a new Squadron Standard on a parade to be held at RAF St Mawgan on the 24th February 2007. All ex squadron...
Hi Mick, Thank you for the info regarding the new standard. I am afraid that I shall be taking a short break in Spain at the end of Feb............. We could...
Pandiwilliams@...
Jan 13, 2007 8:48 pm
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Hi Pete, sorry you can't be there, hope you can make the laying up when they finally arrange it. Not going to the 202 Sqn do either so will catch you another...
Gentlemen, I has been suggested to me that those who served in Malta in later years might be interested in my book "With All Modesty - The Veterans Tales of...
cpomeroy@...
Feb 2, 2007 6:25 pm
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Hi Colin, I for one appreciated your dedication and expertise in organising the 203 Sqn bash, and I can see the same standard overflowing again with your...
Hi Bryn, Thanks for that - books in the post on Monday morning. Regards to you both, Colin Pom....
cpomeroy@...
Feb 3, 2007 7:35 pm
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Colin; I also think you did a wonderful job for 203 Sqn reunion. I am sure your latest will be a wonderful read - How much is postage to Canada? I do have an...
Is any else going to the ceremony at St Mawgan on the 24th Feb? Rita and I are planning to drive down on the Friday and home again on the Sunday. If there...
Paul, I'm with you on that! I'm attending on the Sat & wondered about accommodation & "entertainment" for Saturday night. Colin, Please bring (signed) copy of...
Good morning Nigel. P&Ps, as promised: Air Mail: £9.10 Surface Mail: £4.90. Regards - sorry that's so expensive! Colin Pom. Good morning Nigel. P&Ps, as...
cpomeroy@...
Feb 5, 2007 10:30 am
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Hi Colin, I received your splendid book on Wednesday and have been amazed at its contents. The stories from all those who served and the proliferation of...
anybody got a list of 203 Sqn CO's. We have the Air Historical branch on the case but are running tight for printing off the Standard presentation programs. We...
Hi Mick, Here you go. Ref: "History of 203 Sqn Royal Air Force" - a booklet given to me on joining the Sqn in April 1966 (BK) Wg Cdr J.R. Brady, OBE...
thanks Bryn you've come up trumps again. If anybody else has details now from 62 to 74 when Wg Cdr King took over it will complete the list. Mick H ... on...
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