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I have a copy of the program for the coronation review which I had found on a bookstall for a pound or two many years ago.
Would loved to have seen the review but I was only one year old when it happened.
Would loved to have seen the review but I was only one year old when it happened.
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Well, I watched it from The Mall with the mini-drivers & Mrs Driver. Short, but oh so sweet (the flypast that is...)
A real lump in the throat moment.
A real lump in the throat moment.
It was a beautiful day here in Buckinghamshire yesterday, made especially good by a flypast at the RAF Finmere Officers' Mess by the C-47. Thank you guys. Please come again soon. Lots.
Courtney
Where is the Officers' Mess? I know where the old Watch Office and runways are at Finmere, but not the Mess. Or is that a codeword for the Red Lion pub?
LJ
Where is the Officers' Mess? I know where the old Watch Office and runways are at Finmere, but not the Mess. Or is that a codeword for the Red Lion pub?
LJ
Last edited by Lima Juliet; 6th May 2013 at 11:11.
Hmm, normally one whizzes past on the A421 Tingewick by-pass, as it's the last chance to overtake dawdling untermensch for miles; however, that looks like rather a top pub, Courtney!
The new road avoids disturbance to those quaffing at the pub:
Might have to pop in for a beer and a bite the next time I'm passing, methinks!
According to the diagram on p142 of Action Stations 6, the 'communal site' was to the east of the aerodrome, so my guess is that the OM was probably about where the yellow marker is on this satellite map:
The new road avoids disturbance to those quaffing at the pub:
Might have to pop in for a beer and a bite the next time I'm passing, methinks!
Where is the Officers' Mess?
Last edited by BEagle; 6th May 2013 at 15:59.
On the ground it could well be where the yellow pin is. Of course, you can't actually see the yellow pin from the ground, which rather surprised me. But the Red Lion is within easy striking distance and is a charming little watering hole. Highly recommended.
Last edited by Courtney Mil; 6th May 2013 at 16:32.
For reference, BEags, the RL isn't the PH marked on the map there. It's actually just south of the R in the village name. Worth booking for meals and checking openning times.
THE RED LION LITTLE TINGEWICK - Home
THE RED LION LITTLE TINGEWICK - Home
Spotted that, thanks Courtney! It looks very nice indeed.
Obviously it's been around for a while:
No, it's not my UAS local area map!
Obviously it's been around for a while:
No, it's not my UAS local area map!
