Fleet Air Arm aircraft handlers

[Steve Bond]

Any aircraft handlers out there? I am seeking contact with those guys who did/do such a tremendously dangerous job on the carriers. I need your stories for the forthcoming 'Fleet Air Arm Boys' series of books. Yes, I have tried the Handlers' Association website and Facebook page without success - everyone seems too shy to stand up and be counted. All the aircrew I have contacted have a huge amount of respect for the handlers, so come on, let's hear from you so your story can get the exposure it so richly deserves.

Thank you.

[Chris P]

Try the Navy Net - Royal Navy Community forum, there may be some old 'chockheads' lurking on there, I am on old chockhead '63 to '72, chopper decks only ( the Old Grey Ghost and Rusty B) and Big E hangar rat last commission. PM me at your leisure the grey cells may be a bit foggy though these days!! Looking forward to the books..

[Steve Bond]

Chris P. Thanks for your private message. I have tried to reply but your mailbox is full, so please empty some of it so that mine can get through. Thanks!

[FAStoat]

Try the School of Aircraft Handling at Culdrose if it still exists OR Ask for Memories from Old Badgers and Manglers!

[Steve Bond]

Thanks, already trying those.

[AndySmith]

Hi

I have contact with a couple FAA flight deck crew that were on Invincible during the Falklands. If you PM me your email address, I'll pass it on.

Cheers