Date Posted:21/05/17 0:41:05 Author:Ray Harris Subject: Re: JATCC PAYA LEBAR 1958-1960 In reply to:
George Hall
's message, "JATCC PAYA LEBAR 1958-1960" on 5/11/03 23:27:09
Was posted to JATCC From Changi end 1963 to mid 1965. Quartered in Seletar. Very happy memories. Was posted to Labuan for a couple of months from there, went on a excercise to Asahan and Gemas and saw the reopening of Kuantan. It was while I was there that we had a Canberra aircraft come down, we watched the whole episode while standing on the roof of a RAF vehicle that was parked there. I used to play cricket for RAF Seletar, met great guys whilst there.I do recall being able to look into the RAF air traffic control section from the wireless operators room. Now living in Australia. Ray Harris
I was on the quiet side when in signals at JATCC about August 58 to July 60. Enjoyed the time out there went on a leave with Scotsman Pablo Rinaldi I think to Hong Kong, also to Bangkok with someone else who blew his cash on a bit of jewellery and was broke for most of the holiday. Went to town for the internal government celebrations and to an early session of the new "parliament" where PAP took over big time - and remain in charge there today.
All the best to all still around.
Tony
PS Hector Colvin was a great goalie.
