RAF Children's Christmas Party 1951

[Warmtoast]

In the good old days stations organised children's parties to celebrate Christmas.

At 5 FTS (RAF Thornhill, S. Rhodesia) the children's party was organised for all kids and included the arrival of Santa Claus by Avro Anson as seen in my photos below.

It's a sobering thought that all those fresh-faced youngsters photographed welcoming Santa way back in 1951 will now be in their 60's!

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r231/thawes/RAF%20Thornhill/Thornhill-Xmas3.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r231/thawes/RAF%20Thornhill/Thornhill-Xmas1.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r231/thawes/RAF%20Thornhill/Thornhill-Xmas4.jpg

[pr00ne]

The good old days? Rhodesia in 1951?

How strange...

[henry crun]

Don't leave us in suspenders pr00ne, please tell us what you find strange about that remark.

What is strange about RAF stations holding Christmas parties for the children ?
What is strange about a serving member of the RAF enjoying themselves in Rhodesia in 1951 ?

[T-21]

I can remember the childrens party at RAFCAW Manby in 1965. I received the Airfix Avro Lancaster kit worth 7/6d thats 37and a half pence today ! I was very pleased as I got half a crown pocket money aged 12. The RAF really looked after us with nice party food and presents.

[millerscourt]

henry crun

Don't ask as pr00ne will only get on his soapbox yet again.

He is probably in mourning at the moment over the death of Kim in N Korea

[WHBM]

Toast :

Did anyone get the chance to ask Santa how his beard amazingly managed to change length so much during the course of the day ....... :)