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Old 28th Jul 2010, 13:57
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zippo1958
 
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1963 (ish) - father posted to Seletar (6TSU) from Heathrow - Rome - Istanbul - Bombay - Paya lebar on British Eagle Brit.

I could be wrong about Rome - but definately Istanbul (I still have the brass letter opener Dad bought me at the gift shop). Bombay - I remember almost getting knocked back due to the heat and smell of spices.

We got put up at the Pasir Ris transit hotel whist waiting for a married quater on base ... the wait lasted almost 6 months. Mind you, as a youngster it was OK because you could just go swimming or fishing. Must have been hell for mum - being left alone whist dad at work and the kids at school!

Anyone at Seletar 63-70 who remembers the small West Camp cinema - my old dad used to be the manager (secondary duty). I'd love to see any photographs of the Cinema (if anyone has any?).
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