848 NAS
 

Great article about Mike Smith in the Western Morning News Saturday 9th April 16.
Pictures and accounts of life at Nanga Gaat in 1965. Mike was the flight commander of 848 'B' Flight. I well remember him dangling on a rope underneath the helicopter,flying down the river with dense jungle as far as the eye could see, to locate some injured soldiers. I can't remember if he got recognition for his daring exploit. He was a great boss.

PSTOFT - This FAAOA article about Mike's recent visit to Culdrose might interest you:

Veteran Borneo Wessex Pilot Returns For Nostalgic Culdrose Visit

Hi
Could you give us the web site to see that article.

Thanks
ex 848

Could be this one syndicated in Plymouth?

Veteran Royal Navy helicopter pilot Mike returns to Culdrose for nostalgic visit

I think the late Lt Cdr John Rawlins was B flight commander & Mike the squadron QHI & madman!

I think there are a few hazy memories in this story!

848 Junglies
 

My late step-dad's old squadron in the 60's.

848? Brown Hatters` Paradise. Or was that 849, either way...