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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- John Cooper, 31/03/04 15:47:03

...............and another one today! Two in one day is too much! Pinky (Peter) Walton Engine Fitter TASS 1963/64 before going to SAR Nicosia. Peter now runs a guesthouse in Datmouth, Devon

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[> [> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Alan Langford., 8/12/05 11:22:10

I remember"Pinky" Walton.He was with me on 1564 Flt (Sycamores)in 1964.
I have some 8mm. film of him goingnout to the shower room - what a sight!!
I am now semi-retired but still doing a bit in aviation with a Maintenance Company, ATC Lasham, Hampshire and living not far away in Alresford, near Winchester.
B/rgds,
Alan Langford.

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[> [> [> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- John Cooper, 8/12/05 13:59:37

Hi Alan
If you knew Pinky and was at El A in 64 we should know each other, what trade were you?
John

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[> [> [> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Jim White, 9/01/12 20:19:30

Just spoke to Ken Patchett who also lives in Emsworth Hants, after visiting the RAF Forum 2 site.
Very nice to see familiar names again:
Jock Patrick.
Eric SKIN Skentlebury.
Tap Tapper.
FS Cockburn was our shift Boss.
Was very lucky that FS Churchill sent me to Akrotiri in May 1964, I followed Tapper who also escaped El Adem.

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[> [> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- David Corbett, 26/02/13 12:43:51

Would appreciate any information on Peter "Pinky" Walton. Where he is these days and if he served at Maralinga? Cheers David Corbett, Australia

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Walter Rogers, 8/01/17 19:43:37

Remember the names BarySalt & Roger Harris from my time on TASF. FS Bond was our shift FS. Donlawrence was my leakiest trade boss. One other I remover was the PB Fitter Chalky White.

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[> [> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Mark Lawrence, 11/03/17 1:57:54

Walter, you mentioned Don Lawrence as your leakiest trade boss......was this in 1962-63?.....as my father Don Lawrence was stationed in Tobruk and El Adem in those years....initially married unaccompanied but later joined by his family, me included.

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Jmmy robertson, 4/01/24 21:53:34

Hi. I was stationed at RAF el Adam 1964 to 1966 and played football for the station including a tour of Cyprus with the station. I also played for arab team mucktar from tobruk a most enjoyable time in my life. My name is Jimmy Robertson and served with the Mt section. We had an inter league in el Adam which I played in too and really enjoyed. Take care

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- John F. Brignell, 20/05/04 13:22:53

We must have been at EA at the same time. I was there from late '64 to late'66. I also was on TASF. Can't remember which shift. Bernie Byrne was the Cheify I lived across the road from the mosque in August Square. (Dustbin Alley) on the back path to the sailing club. My eldest daughter was born in sick 1/4s at EA . Regards Briggers.

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Re: RAF El Adem -- Ted Marston, 9/04/05 16:30:48

Stationed at El Adem June 56 to Jan 59. With 62 and 1 Field
Squadron RAF Regiment. I am in touch with 50 of the 'Lads'
(We were then) and we have just had a re union. I think
it was El Adem that has kept us pals.

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Rik Sandom, 6/04/14 14:18:17

Hi there I was out in El Adem in 61 62, I think the name is The End in Italian as that is how far the Itys retreated to. You might remember me, I was a snowdrop and I used to train Falcons 8 of them I had. I also found an old side valve Triumph 350cc in a long forgotten shed and I used to whizz down to Tobruk for a swim and a Tea and Cobza at the Sally Ann. I also Chucked the Javelin, and was Middle East Champ. Swam across Tobruk Harbour 3 times won it twice and was beaten by some grey haired old fart like me now. Loads of memories, itwas great when the Pool came, a few of us did a diving display, more like muck about bombing time. I managed a big Bomb of the top board for Groupie Hubbard I soaked him but he loved it all, great man he was. Keep well all I am trying to get to the Reunion. Rik.

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Brian paddock, 14/06/20 19:01:11

Fascinating place El-Adem. Was there with 62 field sqdn, which became 1 sdn. C/O was sqd ldr Spenser/ Spencer? The chap seemed to love the desert where we spent many interesting hours. Long live Laurence of Arabia aka Alan Roy!

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Doug Lovatt, 20/05/06 21:27:39

Posted in from Akrotiri Mar.57 to TASF(air radar mech)until Aptil 59,then to Marham(El A.with grass).Memory shot now,but names remembered are Ron Chidgey,Lionel Nanton,Barry Egerton,Sgt.Lyons.Anyone who is relevant to this period please get in touch.

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Bert Webb, 4/12/06 11:36:18

Hi Fellas,
Our paths must have crossed. I was a fireman at El Adem from 62-64. I was I/C the crash crew when the Canberra came in gushing fuel out of the side of the port engine unknown to the pilot. When we told it to halt, the engines were still running until the pilot saw the lake of fuel his plane was standing in, which was almost an inch deep. I break out in a sweat now when I think of the risk I was taking by not flooding the area with foam.
But I knew Kero is not as inflamable as petrolium and as long as nobody caused a spark we would be OK. We pushed the plane out of the puddle to safety.
I also knew the damage the foam could do to the A/C.
Well it paid off and I got a pat on the back by the TASS crew. I can only imagine what was said by the fire section out of hearing.
I love the dessert country so much I requested another posting there as safety equipment fitter and was there again I/C safety equip sect. 1969 till Kadafi asked us to leave.
I lived in one of the high rise blocks of flats on main street in Tobruk with a view over the harbour.
I live in Australia now with a view over Moreton Bay.
Look me up if you are ever this way.
All the best.
Bert Webb

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Alan Winfield, 11/10/11 17:54:45

Hi,
I was at El-Adem for 9 months in 1969.
Not in the RAF but with A Coy 3 Para. While there I made great friends with Dave Myles BW 66(Arm).
I have been trying to contact him for some years.
I wondered if anyone on here knew him, or better still is in touch with him, and could let me have his E-Mail address.
Regards,
Alan Winfield.

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[> [> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- john, 16/07/15 2:21:18

Alan,

You were with the 3rd Para's at El-Adam barracks in 69. I have them on exercise in 1970 and were rushed to the camp to help with the withdrawal and close the base. are these both two different time periods. If not and you were at this camp. who did you take over from and who took over when you departed. you can contact me on >johnpodesta@rocketmail.com<

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Denise, 2/03/16 18:33:20

Hi Bert I believe you knew my dad Malcolm Dobson...we have a photo of you and him on the beach.

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Ken Patchett, 17/05/07 13:28:16

I was at El Adem 1964-5 working on TASS and worked with a lot of the names mentioned and also see Jim White (engines)in Emsworth. I am now self employed on a contract with BAA at Gatwick and South east airports

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- michael mayers, 8/11/15 9:38:26

I bunked with 3 air movements guys from 1961-2 - worked at the transit mess.i was in the end room of a new block, we built a wall along the front to make a garden of which I have a photo with a few chaps. please get in touch - sorry for missing this so far.

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[> [> [> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Joe Daly, 14/02/20 16:40:30

Hello....I shared a room with Harry Mark and was in Air Movements. I went on holiday with Harry to Malta on Friday 13th, a few days after the aircrash. I also went on holiday with Harry the year after, to Singapore, for a month. We were also in the football team and won the Christmas cup. I'm not sure if Jock was a fellow driver, like Harry or if he was one that shared a room with us, with Rocky Wilkinson. I would be pleased to hear from you if you want any more information.
Regards,
Joe Daly

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[> [> [> [> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Graham Dennis, 17/10/20 11:31:14

Hi Joe, I believe I was also at Air Movements when you were there, Rocky Wilkinson and various other National Service airmen, Bill Cunningham. Names from the distant past.

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[> [> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Graham Dennis, 17/10/20 12:25:43

Hi Mike, I remember you and several other at El Adem between 1960 and 1960- days on the Airmens beach at Tobruk.
Happy memories.

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Frank H Muirhead, 18/06/08 20:04:42

I served with Air Movements ELA from Jan 61 until Jan 63, and can remember the Hasting crashing flying Maltese REME back home after an exercise and loading coffins into a Shackleton through the small entrance and having to turn them on their sides, not a nice thing to do. I was a Corporal in charge of a shift during that and we used our coach to search the Bondu. I also had to fit stretcher columns to a Hastings flying other bodies back to Malta.
Another time was the first Gulf war, when all UK and Cyprus aircraft met at ELA for fuel and food. We worked around the clock for two days. What about the transit of Swedish J29 aircrfat on UN duties to the Congo. I lived in a hiring in Misurata Street, opposite the Palace Hotel near the Gazoosa bottling plant. Good days down the Lido on the Airmen's beach.
Frank

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Graham Dennis, 17/10/20 11:34:44

Hi Frank, I do recall you as a Corporal in Air Movements, 1960-1962. I was on night shift with Sergeant Moody? when the Hastings crash occured.

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Allan Walker, 5/10/08 9:48:54

I served as DAMO in the Air Movements from 60-62 and remember the Hastings crash. Flt Lt Adams was DAMO the night it happpened and was suspended from Duty until after the Court of Inquiry was completed. I was also on Duty DAMO the day they eventually returned the bodies. At that time we had no coffins at El Adem and the bodies were wrapped in stretchers covered with sheets. A week after the accident a Beverly arrived and was stacked full of various sizes of coffins.

On a lighter note during this period there was a spate of writings which appeared as "OGG" on all ground equipment, vehicle and eventually on some file covers. I eventually got out of one of my shift that it meant "Oggie has Got to Go." The Oggie in question was Chief Tech Ogdon on TASS who bored his shift constantly with the fact thta he could "temper & tension any steel strut" no doubt because he was considerably oder than any of the Shift.

Another memory is seeing OC TASS a 6'3 Flight Lieutenant struggling across the "pan" on his little motorbike with knees akimbo.

Coming across this site has brought back many memories and will post a detailed report later.

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Re: RAF El Adem -- Dave (Taffy) Foulkes, 15/10/08 11:49:08

Hello all you Ex-El Ademites.
I was stationed in El Adem 65-67 in the Fire Section.I had a lot to do with Football,playing for the Station Team and sometimes running it.I have a few photo's,of which some are on the "TEARS"radio Web site.
Anyone remember each section building there Bars at Christmas time?What a time we had.Do you remember they had to chain the wagons in the MT Section bumper to bumper,in case anyone decided they'd make a get-away.Remember Friday Bingo nights on TEARS,one of my Mates a Ron Christian(who later became my best man)well he won �90 on the bingo,all i can remember we had a great party on the Airmans beach in Tobruk.
I am in touch with a Brian Higgins,he was a CPL promoted to SGT before he left El Adem.He is now retired after 39yrs finishing off as a WO.
I have enjoyed reading all the posts and will certainly pay some more visits to this site.:)_:)_:)_:)_:)_:)_:)_:)_:)_:)_:)_:)_:)_:)_:)_:)_

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- john (Taff ) challingsworth, 24/01/11 19:02:18

I was at stationed at El Adem air movments 1962/64 lived in Tobruk el mabri street the wife worked as clerk for the police at the gate house Tobruk and I enjoyed the football on the well grassed pitch in El Adem ???? .my best memory, the Libyan air force landing at at El Adem one C-47 and three shooting stars the entire air force, just befor King Idris left

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Bert Webb, 16/09/13 9:24:11

Hello Stan,
I was at EA from 1962-64. Yes, I remember as a fireman on domestic fire duty the night of the Beverly crash.
If it wasn't for the concrete block gun emplacement, it could have hung together and nobody hurt.
I wonder if anyone remembers the Xmas 1962 when each section constructed a bar in their hut.
The NAFFI girls had constructed their private bar which many airmen visited, myself included.
I saw a queue of airmen at one door in the hut but later kicked myself because I was not in the know until too late.
It seems one of the girls was giving out for free what we couldn't get in Tobruk.
The sad part is, that one spoil sport took his share, then went to the guard room and reported what was going on.
The good lady was promptly shipped back to Blighty.
What great days they were. There was something El Adem had that no other station ever had and that was a strong comradeship.
Best Regards,
Bert Webb

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Stan Lubner, 25/02/11 10:46:11

There 1962-4 (plus an earlier APC detachment from Leuchars) as an Armourer servicing visiting squadrons on APC & using the bombing range.
Spent most of the time at the sailing club & travelling the Med on Medair indulgence flights to team race in dinghies (Cyprus, Malta, Benghazi & Tripoli)
Strange to see those names attached to the current horror in Lybia.
Does anyone remember the Beverley that landed short of the runway & sat out in the Bondu for months until they cut her up? (or the locals carted her away piecemeal!)

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Pete Dickinson, 5/02/12 14:13:58

1957-60ish. RAF Police. I am in touch with an ex fireman who now lives in New Zealand and have heard from one copper but there were quite a few other snowdrops stationed at El ADEM at the same time as myself - where are they all ?. Send me an E-mail if you remember me as it would be good to hear from some of the folks from 'Way back when'. Pete

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Mike Thompson, 24/07/12 17:28:12

I�ve been tryiong to contact someone as I have a few photos taken in 1961 when I was serving as a fitter on TASF. (Inc Stan Stennet arriving for his show)

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Re: RAF El Adem -- John Moir, 13/02/12 12:00:08

Hello ex-El Adem people everywhere ! Just thought I would let you know that The Friends of The El Adem RAdio Service (TEARS) are holding their 11th Reunion in October 2012. You would be very welcome to join us all there for some real nostalgia. Full details of the event can be found on the TEARS web site at www.tears.org.uk

If you would like to attend, please contact me. I am the founder member of the association and would be delighted to hear from you.

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- alan beasley, 21/05/13 4:58:39

my late father was at el adem as a sgt fireman bert beasley,was his name.iwas just a young lad when we lived at tobruk,we had a short tour as we where asked to leave the country by a certain person.onreturn to uk my father was posted to raf scampton.please reply if you remember my late father thanks

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Clive Lancaster.=ex RAF Fireman 1952=1975, 8/02/15 20:19:55

Hi Alan, came across your message whilst browsing, and had
a strong feeling that I knew your Dad, as mentioned by the
few I have made contact with, we are " old timers " now !!
but Bert Beasly certainly " Rang Bells " El Adem for me was
1956/59 and going by what I have read by the 1960/63 guys
it had changed drastically, many of the streets were still
full of war damage with just enough room to get a donkey-
cart by, when my family eventually joined me I had a flat
in Sheikh EL Mabry street. However best wishes to all
Clive

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Paddy Pollock, 30/06/13 7:14:28

Some interesting comments regarding El Adem,

I was there from 1957 to March 1959 and worked in the Orderly Room. I have yet to see any comments regarding the old ambulance that was on the M.T Scrap heap. So, for the record that was the ambulance used in the film Ice Cold and Alex..in which John Mills starred...... ,

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Geoff Ives, 21/09/13 12:03:39

I worked in the Supply Dept 160 - 1962. I had a twin brother and was involved in the scout troop in Tobruk. I remember the Hastings crash in October 1961 and donated blood to one of the survivors - a British Sergeant who was found in the desert the following morning. In 1975 I walked into a bar in Kitwe, Zambia and got talking to a fellow imbiber and he turned out to be the guy I had given blood to!! Many beers ensued as we were truly blood brothers.

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Eric Link, 1/10/13 16:52:35

I was at the el adem bombing range from april 59 for 2 years plus. I remember curly Kempson, taff George and sgt Austin Cor Whitingham Wullie and many others I wonder who else survives. Yorky Hardy, Hoppy hopkins, sneldon hodges the list goes on. If you were there send us an e-mail

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Robbie Foxwell AKA Foxy, 22/04/16 18:30:26

Hi Eric, I guess I got to the Bombing Range after you Left. A friend of mine was there I think about the same time as you.Les Simkin, he spoke of a trio of lads, Chunky, Linkey and Bonner. I'm guessing you were the Linkey?

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Joe Daly, 14/02/20 16:59:47

Hello.....I was in Air Movements between early 1961 and late 1962. I was in the same tent as Hoppy Hopkins, then moved to the next tent. I also went on holiday with him to Malta on Friday 13th 1961, just after the aircrash. Rocky Wilkinson and I went on to Sicily and Italy while Hoppy and Harry Marks stayed in Malta. We met up with them on the way back from Italy, then we had a few days with them in Malta before we went back to El Adem.

Please contact me if you would like to discuss things further.

Regards,

Joe Daly

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Dave Cutts, 30/01/14 9:48:46

Hi all
I worked in ground wireless also at the bombing range 1961 -19 63 I can remember Les Simkins Nuget Simpson Andy Hickman Ginger Geoffries JT (Brian ) Lewis Graham Copass . If you are among those who have never bought around when I was there , I will still probable remember you
All good company with a tin of Tenants all of these companions must be in their seventies
I can remember Stan Stenit and Yana in concert
All the best
DC

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Glen Cook, 21/03/14 8:59:43

Hi Dave Cutts - I remember you well from El Adem. I was also in Ground Wireless and also did a couple of stints at the bombing range. I spotted the request for information re Les Simkins on Don Simmonds website and spent many months trying to get in touch with his family. I finally succeeded by using facebook and was able to send them a few photos of Les which were appreciated by the family as they received on the anniversary of his birthday. Best regards.
Glen

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- pete boswell, 5/07/14 17:13:01

HI MEN I WAS AT AIRMOVEMENTS JULY 63/65.
IT WAS THE BEST POSTING THEY SENT ME TO.
XMAS WAS GREAT TIME WITH ALL THE BLOCK BARS.
IT WAS HARD WORK LOADING THEM KITES.
ONE TRYED TO KEEP SLIM.

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Jim Coldwell, 24/12/14 1:05:07

Hi everyone,
I served in El - Adem with the 3rd Carabiniers 1968-69 and was wondering if anyone had any info on what it looks like today 2014. I really would like to go back to see the old place but do not know if this would be possible?

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Michael hicks, 11/01/15 7:21:58

Remember the army coming in from the desert when the 67 war was going on.first time I saw boats on trucks coming in from the desert,I have photos.lving in Australia,for those who might remember me.1966 1968

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Geordie Ord, 15/02/15 9:42:41

Cpl Instrument Fitter at TASS, El Adem, 1964-6. I have made contact with several people I knew at El Adem and other RAF stations through the RAFFORUM. Strangely, Peter (Pinky) Walton was a pal at Barkston Heath and Cranwell in 1966 but I never knew him at El Adem in 1964. The 2 years spent there is best described as 'character building' to say the least.

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Dave Cutts, 21/02/15 11:25:37

I have placed on flickr severa photos cerca 1960 anyone remember Bill McIlroy Bill Lumby Al Cuthbert. Glen Cook
I am guessing any one who can correct this list or ad to it please comment cerca 1960-1961 If I havnt got the names correct or you can add to the list . All the best DC

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Dave Cutts, 24/02/15 11:18:16

John Copper and Glen Cook have been kind enough to look at Tobuk and Eladem davidcutts1 and davidcutts626 on flickr. Perhapse if you yuorself are on these pictures or you can put names to them .Could you please place youranser on Voy forum Eladem as it encourages all to take part

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Dave Cutts dc, 26/02/15 9:18:38

Gary Cooper has been kind enough to suggest Dave Homewood ( Cpl Airframes and Pete Kannedy (engines) all 1963 eladem There is also a picture of Tobruk eladem road race . Would like names to fit those faces on (flickr Eladem and Tobuk in the 1960s)

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- jack [yorkie] wright, 1/06/15 20:24:06

went to el-adam in late 1957 5001 squadron airfield construction,my best mate at that time was George Lowery from houten le springs co durham,i wondered if any one remembers me or George from that time,just a thought

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- jack wright, 8/06/15 19:45:38

RAF el-adam 1958/1959 5001 squdran airfield construction
my mate was George Lowery from Houghton-le Springs county Durham.my rank was SAC 5045892

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- john (jack) wright (yorkie), 14/07/15 19:34:30

Hi there,I wondered if my old RAF mate George Lowery was still around,if so please send me an e-mail,we served together in RAF EL Adam in 1958,I chose to be de-mobbed from there and I then hitched via Malta back to England

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Re: RAF El Adem -- Melville Tucker, 9/06/15 21:40:33

I was at El Adam 1967-1969 in the MT section and also under Ziggy's Desert rescue team...Would like to hear from any of my mates from back then..Gordie Oliver...Zac...David Chandler..or anyone that remembers our PONQUIN ties...i still have mine.Hope to hear from anyone that can recall me..

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- john, 14/07/15 1:56:56

Can anyone that served at these barracks make corections or ad any missing regiment with dates. You can also go to>A Story of Two Bridges Colors of Libya< for the other barracks.you can contact me on >johnpodesta@rocketmail.com<

****EL-ADAM BARRACKS****
1958-1960-1-Welch regiment(detached from Wavell Bks)
1960-1961-Royal Scots (detached from Wavell Bks)
1961-1961-1-Prince of Wales Own Yorks
1961-1963-Somerset Cornwall Lt.Inf.(rotated each 3 months)
1963-1965-Middlesex Regiment? (rotated each 3 months)
1963-1966-10 Vehicle Company (came Jul 63 left 1970 ?)
1966-1966-9/12 Lancers ?
1966-1966- ??????
1966-1967- ??????
1967-1969-3-Carabiniers("C"&"B" Squadrons rotated
1969-1969-16/5 Lancers ("B" Squadron)
1969-1970-17/21Lancers ("B" Sguadron)
1970-1970-3-Para's Regt.( while on exercise had to divert to cover the withdrawal. came 20 Mar left 28 Mar)

****TOBRUK BARRACKS****
1945-1948-Royal Army Service Corps
1948-1950-13/18 Hussars (detached from Barce Bks)
1948-1948-193 Coy. General Transport
1948-1951-3-Grenadier Guards
1951- ??????????????
????????????????????
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????????????????????
1958-1958-1-Argyle Sutherland Highlanders
1958-1959-1-Blackwatch
1959-1960-1-Welch Regt.?(detached from Wavell Bks)
1960-1965-Middlesex Regt.
1965-1967-1-Worcestershire's (from Gibraltar)
1967-1968- -Royal Ulster Rifles (from Gibraltar)
1968-1969-2-Royal Irish Rangers (from Gibraltar)
1969-1970-3-Royal Fusiliers

1960-

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Kayleigh Quinn, 1/08/15 12:08:27

I am writing on behalf of my grandad, William J Quinn who was at El Adem 1963-1965. He was an MT Driver. He is hoping to find his friend David Walker who was also an MT Driver during the same time. David married Annette Timmins in 1962 and they had a son Robin Liam Walker in 1965 who was born in Tobruk. They returned to the UK in 1965 and was stationed at RAF Binbrook Linconshire. My grandad, William Quinn was stationed at RAF Waddington and had a flat in Lincoin. They did visit each other whilst there but unfortunately lost contact. Please if anyone can help with any information please email me. Thanks

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- David "Chalky" White, 1/01/16 21:12:42

Hello! I am David "Chalky" White (4248529) and was stationed in el Adam from April 1960 - April 1963. I was wondering if anyone remembered me or if they had pictures from playing football for the camp. I played for the camp and for Tobruk team during this period.

Does anyone else remember Harry Mark, Denis Petit or Jock Scott?

All the best!

David

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Pauline Rolfe, 14/02/21 19:33:33

Hi, just reading through, came across your name, we had as children an 'uncle chalky' in tobruck, 1960-62. name of my dad was Sgt Edward Gilham, he was a cook at that time,and had 3 little daughters, dont know if this is you,please it would be interesting to find out, many thanks, Pauline Rolfe was Gilham.

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[> Re RAF stradishall -- john, 4/05/16 13:22:36

Hi
Does anybody have any information regarding personell who worked at RAF Stradishall just before it closed in 1970. I was a SAM working both on the line and at towards the end at the navigation training side working on Dominie Squadron. I use to go with the training flights to Gibralta and others. I was one of only very few personell who was posted to Libya at the close of the airfield, I also worked on Varsities. My name is John Sullivan, if anyone can recall my name or any other information I would be most grateful.

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- marilyn marsh, 27/05/16 8:47:07

my dad jimmy brown was stationed at RAF El Adem in 1945/46 pity i have no photos of that era as im doing my family tree he married my mother irene woodyatt in may 1947 in egypt dad never talked about the war he kept it all inside he was of irish decent and went to live in nz when he was discharged after he married my mother mum was in signals in egypt dad was a LAC and married mum at 22 anyone have any very old photos would be great to see

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- John Downey, 28/07/16 16:47:10

I've just come across this site, and see several entries regarding 5001 Squadron, but all after my time there, and I have often wondered what became of it.
I was posted to 5001 at El Hamra in the Canal Zone in May 1954, and later in the summer 'volunteered' for El Adem as a replacement plant op. for timex/tourex. The squadron was engaged in laying the first (as I recall) tarmac runway at the time, the tarmac production site being about a mile south of the airfield. Also at this time the first work was done on what was to become the bombing range, using a Cat. D8 and scraper driven from El Adem to the bombing range site. A detachment of us was rushed overnight later in 1955 to work for Neuchatel Asphalt Co., laying the runway at Akrotiri (the height of EOKA, when English civilian workers were hard to find!), returning to El Adem in time for my 21st birthday, celebrated with my best mate, Brian (Spike) Spence, in June 1956, with a cup of tea in the NAAFI, as we were both stone broke, our pay documents not having caught up with our return.
It would be interesting to hear from anybody else who was at El Adem around this time (as somebody else has commented, prior to swimming pool, and women).

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[> [> Re: RAF El Adem -- Beryl Hurdle, 8/03/17 22:10:07

my father was in el adem during 1948 til 1955, he joined the raf as a boy entrant and was in Cyprus his name was eddie Edwards, princess Margaret gave the regiment their green and purple colours

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[> Re: RAF El Adem bombing range -- Malcolm Thurston, 29/01/17 15:41:07

I spent 2 years as a wireless mechanic from May 65 to May 67. Have a few photo's of people and 'places' Also general shots of the compound and general range area. If anyone out there spent 'time' with me just drop me an email. Malcolm

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- June Hines, 15/04/17 19:57:01

My late father, Sgt Jock Walker, was stationed at El Aden between 1967 and 1970, and worked at the air weapons range. We left on New Year's Day 1970 but he stayed on until the end. He died a couple of years ago but had managed to stay in touch with a few people over the years. It would be interesting to hear from anyone who remembers him.

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Terry Taylor ex Csqd 3rdCarbs, 22/04/17 10:44:31

Hi, does anyone remember an RAF guy his nickname was Rangoon , used to be in charge of the laundry, only time he was ever sober was when he went on leave to see his old mum , she never new he drank , he was a great guy .
Sad part was the plane crash , most of the guys on there were married , we heard that there CO was trying to get married guys home first.

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- Alan Norkett, 21/05/17 15:12:55

Hi, I was on the Bombing Range "Hells Half Acre" 1963 - 1965. We had the cinema in the mess hall and I was a projectionist. We also had the bar called The Rangers Retreat. We had some good times. Camping at Bardia or Cyrenie.

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[> Re: RAF El Adem -- John Gale, 9/04/18 16:14:08

I was at el Aden 1953 to 1956 with 5001 relaying the runway
Operating the spreader .After demob in 1956 went on operating all types of plant for G L MANTHORP LTD South Milton Devon .