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Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2020, 14:07
Replies: 71
Views: 21,777
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

Waterbeach was available.In the 50s they used us...

Waterbeach was available.In the 50s they used us acouple of times.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Nov 2019, 15:05
Replies: 21
Views: 4,138
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

Having done National Service in that era it is so...

Having done National Service in that era it is so real(to me )
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jan 2017, 14:51
Replies: 50
Views: 21,873
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

I was one of a large detachment sent to Cyprus in...

I was one of a large detachment sent to Cyprus in July 1957.The object was to give support to King Hussein of Jordan who's cousin the king of Iraq had been overthrown and assasinated.I was an ATC ops...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2016, 15:22
Replies: 243
Views: 68,247
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

February 1957,RAF Bridgenorth,National...

February 1957,RAF Bridgenorth,National Service.Rifle drill not going too well.Corporal DI "if you lot don't get right I'll back-flight you so far you'll all be using bows and arrows.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2015, 11:30
Replies: 0
Views: 1,396
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

Group Captain Allan Wright

Former Battle of Britain fighter pilot has passed away aged 95 on September 16 2015.
There is an obituary that can be found via the Daily Telegraph website.
He was our Wing Commander flying at...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2015, 14:46
Replies: 66
Views: 16,868
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

Three came over Brentwood.On their way to North...

Three came over Brentwood.On their way to North Weald I guess
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2014, 14:13
Replies: 94
Views: 22,704
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

Waterbeach had traffic lights to control the...

Waterbeach had traffic lights to control the A10(Cambridge to Ely) We operated them from local control.If they were red for more than three minutes a buzzer reminded us.I recall one incident when a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Feb 2014, 14:19
Replies: 8
Views: 2,697
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

I have some photo's taken at Stanstead in the mid...

I have some photo's taken at Stanstead in the mid fifties on a box brownie.The regs I have noted on the back are: G-AMKW(Prince)
G-ANAP(Dove)
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Feb 2014, 08:31
Replies: 12
Views: 4,397
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

Thanks for the info,Laurence.I was beginning to...

Thanks for the info,Laurence.I was beginning to think I had imagined it!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Feb 2014, 13:20
Replies: 12
Views: 4,397
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

In 1958 I was working ,as a National...

In 1958 I was working ,as a National Serviceman,in ATC at Waterbeach.In July three of us were suddenly(2hrs notice)sent to Innsworth and then after a few days posted to Nicosia.The intention was to...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2013, 16:11
Replies: 40
Views: 7,238
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

I was trained as an ATC Ops Clerk for my National...

I was trained as an ATC Ops Clerk for my National Service(1957-1958).My first posting was to Wattisham and during the summer of 57 Wattisham closed for runway extension for the Lightening's arrival.I...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2012, 09:32
Replies: 73
Views: 18,113
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

Just worked first time!

Just worked first time!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Mar 2011, 16:25
Replies: 2,079
Views: 651,543
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

Mixture.Please don't shoot the messenger!

Mixture.Please don't shoot the messenger!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Mar 2011, 15:44
Replies: 2,079
Views: 651,543
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

London City closed

Local BBC radio reporting that London City is closed due to helicopter crash/incident.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2009, 00:20
Replies: 78
Views: 31,224
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

There is a Hunter at Waterbeach barracks and the...

There is a Hunter at Waterbeach barracks and the type flew from there.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th May 2008, 22:59
Replies: 84
Views: 10,765
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

One of my cousins,a pre-war Halton...

One of my cousins,a pre-war Halton apprentice,told me that he was involved at the end of WW11 in dumping unpacked equipment including whole aircraft overboard from a carrier as it steamed up the...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2008, 11:29
Replies: 48
Views: 6,575
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

What about Waterbeach?They were there in the...

What about Waterbeach?They were there in the 1950's flying the Hunter.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2007, 15:03
Replies: 126
Views: 18,298
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

Smile In my National Service Days(1957/58) in the RAF...

In my National Service Days(1957/58) in the RAF the "rule" was-if it moves salute it,if not paint it!
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Nov 2006, 11:21
Replies: 22
Views: 10,104
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

Pininstauld,as one of those "poor buggers in the...

Pininstauld,as one of those "poor buggers in the back".Thanks.We will be flying from Gatwick 30/11/06 Hope you are up front!What's wrong with doing the right thing?:D
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2006, 17:39
Replies: 61
Views: 8,064
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

Or even "Base flight" or "Station...

Or even "Base flight" or "Station flight":)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Sep 2006, 16:49
Replies: 37
Views: 8,006
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

Sad news indeed.Just heard on local radio(BBC...

Sad news indeed.Just heard on local radio(BBC Essex) Raymond Baxter in an old interview "I have the highest regard for the United States.In two operational tours they were the only ones who managed...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd May 2006, 17:27
Replies: 226
Views: 43,794
Posted By Gerry Mobbs

1957/58 I served my National Service as an...

1957/58 I served my National Service as an Operations Clerk in Air traffic Control at a number of Fighter Command stations.The worse job allocated to us would have been sat in aroom on our own...
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