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Should have tried Bridgnorth in the mid-50's!! However, we survived and went onto better things(??) at Compton Bassett and then OCTU at Jurby. They were all 12 man huts - only difference was that Jurby was probably? shinier than Bridgnorth!!
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If I remember correctly, one of the Flotels that housed many of us at RAF Stanley in the early 80s was shipped back to Blighty to use for prison accommodation but were rejected because they were too cramped and infringed upon Human rights.
I think some of the whinging hand-wringing useful idiots who run the 'Refugees Welcome' groups in Folkestone would do well to come and read some of these recollections!
In fact, I'll send them a link now.
In fact, I'll send them a link now.
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If I remember correctly, one of the Flotels that housed many of us at RAF Stanley in the early 80s was shipped back to Blighty to use for prison accommodation but were rejected because they were too cramped and infringed upon Human rights.
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The former, 70's, transit block at a well known Lincs base now operating Typhoons was a delight to reside in.....the variable heating / hot water, and single shower complimented the randomly spaced working lights.
Quite how the permanent rat population felt when the block was eventually demolished is unknown
Quite how the permanent rat population felt when the block was eventually demolished is unknown
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You need to have speaks with your Aircrew..............
When I spent a few nights at PSC at the end of May/early June 82, your Aircrew were enjoying the hospitality of the locals in peat-heated rooms, with cupboards full of booze and other luxuries, courtesy of the odd underslung load from Canberra.......
I first arrived by sea, but a few days later I flew in from HERMES in a Harrier (GR3) with a bottle of booze stuffed down the back of the ejection seat, expecting a really warm welcome when I presented it to DL. He thanked me, opened the cupboard next to him, and added it to the amazing selection already in the cupboard......
If they didn't include you, then you were sold short. I feel sure that they did..........
It was all very different...........
When I spent a few nights at PSC at the end of May/early June 82, your Aircrew were enjoying the hospitality of the locals in peat-heated rooms, with cupboards full of booze and other luxuries, courtesy of the odd underslung load from Canberra.......
I first arrived by sea, but a few days later I flew in from HERMES in a Harrier (GR3) with a bottle of booze stuffed down the back of the ejection seat, expecting a really warm welcome when I presented it to DL. He thanked me, opened the cupboard next to him, and added it to the amazing selection already in the cupboard......
If they didn't include you, then you were sold short. I feel sure that they did..........
It was all very different...........
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The Flotels were sheer luxury in comparison to12x12 tents on the airfield at Stanley in June.
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The reason I posted pictures of Calais was to show that no matter how bad you think the accommodation is, it has been a lot worse, and from what I can see is the inspector was complaining, not those staying there, I would imagine a lot of them have come from absolute **** holes and regular running water may have been a luxury on their journey.
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The SECO huts at Wattisham. Worst posting I had in the RAF. I was only there for 6 months, thank f***, but on leaving I found out the "accommodation" qualified you for sub standard accommodation allowance, which I wasn't informed about on arrival. I tried to claim it back, but was told tough. The place was a disgrace, **** all over the toilet cubicle walls, (and I do mean ****), covered in graffiti. We had block inspections, but I can't recall ever having one done by the station commander
I see your tents and raise you the transit caravans on the airfield at Lossie. Spent two weeks in May '79 dodging Hunters, Jags and Shacks when heading for the ablutions before being upgraded to Fulmar Block.
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