Newsletter October 16, 2011
Eddy Norris
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Rogues Gallery
Sybil Nelson Writes:-
As Remembrance Day is fast approaching and I will once again be laying a Wreath in Memory of the Rhodesians who gave their lives for Brittan in the First and Second World Wars, I would like to know the follow. That is if there are any records.
This covers Land Sea and Air.
How many Rhodesians served and Died in the First World War?
How many Rhodesians served and Died in the Second World War?
Are there any records?
In Plymouth there is an impressive monument to the Air Men who lost their lives. I read with pride and sadness, Rhodesia and South Africa.
Thanks for any help that may be available.
Replies to Eddy Norris at ora...@gmail.com
MISSING RhAF OFFICER
Bernie Collocott (RhAF) Writes:-
have a favour to ask on behalf of Jean Fletcher (Brian Fletchers widow.)
The Fletchers and Quirks were good friends during our Rhodie Air force days and their kids grew up together. Tom's son, Paul Quirk also joined the Air Force in the 70's. Jean Fletcher is trying to contact Paul, she believes he might be living in Australia. Jean would really appreciate any news you might have on Paul Quirk.
Replies to Eddy Norris on ora...@gmail.com
MISSING BSAP MEMBER
Marion Wehlburg Writes:-
We are asking your help again This time it is a member of the B.S.A.P. An
Inspector Michael Davis . I think his name appears twice in the Police book Blue and Old Gold. I have been told he retired to Natal - Durban somewhere and that is all we can find . I would be most grateful for your help as its an old Police Buddy who is looking for him.
Replies to Eddy Norris at ora...@gmail.com MICK McLAREN NEWS
Mick is away on leave till January 2012 and he sent in this message:-
"Wishing you, your family and all your readers a very Happy Xmas and all the best for the New Year. I am still very much alive and all my extended family are well."
THE NOBLE 600
ORAFs - OurStory has been updated with an article on the 647 Australian Airman that underwent their fly training in Rhodesia during WW2.
Read their story at http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=547216#672719
PARACHUTED SAPPERS
Derek de Kock (RhAF) Writes:-
In 1961 whilst a number of us were doing our training at RAF Abingdon to become Parachute Jumping Instructors, as part of our training, we went to Old Sarum to observe a heavy drop. On this occasion the drop was from a Beverley and consisted of a steel platform onto which was strapped a Land Rover and trailer. The Land Rover and trailer were mounted on a large # of vertical pipes with bits of wood sticking out of the pipe ends. These bits of pipe and wood were designed to absorb the shock by having the wood driven into the pipes when the contraption hit the ground. In addition there were a large # of what looked like kitbags which dropped out from under the platform which burst on landing also acting as shock absorbers. The whole contraption came out of the back of the Beverley and was suspended by 4 sixty foot .parachutes. It actually worked but one parachute failed to deploy .This made little difference to the actual landing speed but the parachutes failed to disconnect from the platform after landing and it would have been an interesting day if there had been a wind blowing on the ground.
The thing that got to me on that day was that the platform had to be recovered and was considered as a valuable and attractive item. I also discovered that the French did the same thing and just used bits of wood which were written off and everything dropped had to be useful to the troops on the ground. I took note of this fact and later the only things we had to recover were the parachutes and automatic opening devices used on free fall drops
Alan Harris Writes:-
Hi Eddy – passed this on to a mate with a son in the Brit Army; as you can see its much appreciated.
Rob Grice Writes:-
This article had a very warm welcome from present OC Para Engr. Sqdn. ( see comments ) -- sent to Kelvin who past it on. Rob.
1ADSR-RHQ RegtOps Offr Writes:-
Closing this loop.
See below direct from OC 9 Para Sqn RE. I also had a reply from CRE Chief Royal Engineer 1 Div HQ as seen at CC below.
This sort of stuff is gold for them they probably have this archived, but nice to show the current incumbents.
This article will probably be seen by all 9 Para Sqn RE.
J L Clark | Maj | OC 9 Para Sqn RE | 23 Engr Regt (Air Asslt) Writes:-
That's fantastic.
Thank you very much for taking the time to forward this on.
It will come in very handy with a couple of pieces of work we are engaged in at the minute. The first, writing the latest round of the Sqn history, and the second, as we develop our theatre-entry capability as part of the Airborne Task Force.
Hope all' is well in Herford.
Thanks again.
THE WAR IN RHODESIA
Rex Taylor (RhAF) Writes on the article ORAFs circulated:-
The site of the photo was an opening in the Msasa bush near PE dam. The same site was frequently used for photo shoots of deplaning troops. There is an oft reprinted one of an envelopment exercise in the same clearing! I believe that the selection of the site was due to John Barnes and Murray Hofmeyr. In the 1990’s I used to drive along the new tarmac road that led from Chitungiswa/ PE dam road to Marondera. This site and several others we used to use for training, hovering patterns, tight circuits, auto rotations and low flying were now devoid of tree cover! Sad!
I am sure the picture has been printed in reverse, - surely this is the port side of the aircraft? Midway down the fuselage is an oblong object, I’m sure its not part of the aircraft!
Ian Doig (RhAF) also advised of the error, his concern was that the Alouette had no Pilot!
The photo was the wrong way on the Scope Supplement
LAURY GERBER NEWS
Laury (RhAF) Writes:-
On my birthday I was having extreme difficulty speaking. I went to Bergamo Hospital but I was referred to a hospital in Milano. The neurosurgeons advised that the problem referred back to the stroke that I had 5 years ago. They gave me various tests for 9 days then released me with a prescription for Asprin and heaven knows what else. The good news is that they think the problem in my brain will clear up in about a year.
My daughter Tannith is hoping to be able to send me back to Zimbabwe in about a month.
Eddie, please advise ORAFS of this and advise them of my e mail address.
Laury is on laury...@gmail.com
SLATTERS and JANEKES IN FRANCE
Ray Haakonsen (RhAF) Writes of the recent photos distributed:-
How great to see the pics of these two amazing men and their wonderful wives. I did not know Tol Janeke that well when I served in the Air Force but I knew he was a great leader and was highly respected by so many as the "grapevine goes". Hugh Slatter was an amazing leader and human being. I was privileged to be on the best cadet course (29 PTC) to ever go through the ranks of the Rhodesian Air Force (He he), and he was our course commander when we were the first cadet course to train on Imps at Langebaan in 1976. He had to try keep us "secret" and contained as a course, together with his intrepid instructors, including Steve Baldwin, Tony Oakley, Dave Thorne and others. This was not an easy task with guys like Lamb, Oborne, Kidson, Le Roux, Tucker, Thomas, Griffiths etc...some whom are amazingly still trusted with flying machines today, with mega passengers on board nogal!!!!
What great memories and what amazingly brave and dedicated men (and equally amazing woman) during such a tumultuous time in the history of that beautiful nation. Seeing Hugh and Jane and the Janekes in such good spirit and apparent health brings incredible joy to my heart.
Bless you all and may you continue to enjoy all that life has to offer.
Warmest regards and God bless to all.
Toffer (RhAF) Writes:-
Regarding the above photo…..the women are still looking good but I don’t know about the two old men with them…ha..ha
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=546862#672312
OUR RHODESIAN HERITAGE WEBSITE The following articles have been recently loaded to this site that ORAFs administers:-
Rhodesian Advert: Radio Ltd. · 1938
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=547256#672772
Rhodesian Advert: Meikle's Associated Hotels · 1938
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=547254#672770
Rhodesian Advert: Duly & Co., Ltd · 1938
http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=547253#672769
Rhodesian Advert: HMV New Yorker Radios · August 1940
http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=547236#672750
Terror Murder of Red Cross Team · 1978
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=546212#671564
Vedettes Bridge the Racial Barrier · June 1978
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=546177#671518
Rhodesia Shows Off · June 1978
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=546124#671462
ADVERT: AIR RHODESIA 1973
Mike Daly (Air Rhodesia) Writes:-
I see Jack Cocking at the back with the headset on! He was one of my shift bosses.
Sybil Nelson Writes:-
I do enjoy your emails containing so much news of interest. .
My husband TED NELSON is in this photo. Started with CAA - Air Rhodesia - Air Zimbabwe for 35 years. The only chap with black hair standing behind one of the Captains.
Thanks for all the emails.
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=543784#668968
EXERCISE FLICK KNIFE
Bob Jones (Rhodesian Army) Writes:-
That was interesting. It was good to see old Paddy Lean again. He stayed on as the Paymaster
Do you know where he is now?
Replies to Eddy Norris at ora...@gmail.com
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=543674#668849
SIGNALS BALL
Bob Jones (Rhodesian Army) Writes:-
Memories. I was in Bulawayo at that time and did not attend that one.
Herman Griessel
Writes:-
In my drunken stupor, for a moment I thought this was an
invitation in time … so be it, it was a good sensation …
Refer:
http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=543439#668610
ADVERT: MATCHLESS MOTOR
CYCLES
Steve Norris (RhAF)
Writes:-
Great to have this memory refreshed.
Many thanks to Ian Harper and all. Much appreciated. These bikes are
iconic in relation to my childhood and service years.
Ron Janson
(RhAF) writes:-
Thornhill had Matchless motorcycles. I rode one as
escort to a convoy from Thornhill to Gatooma (Gweru)
Dave Stone (RhAF) Writes:-
Saw the ''Matchless'' advert
of yore, which immediately brought back good memories.
I bid for one of
those venerable old 500cc ex BSAP 'thumpers' at a CMED sale in Gwelo circa
1964. I recall bidding against quite a tough looking lady who could have
kick started anything. I won the bidding at 40 pounds, which was a lot for
the time, but it was all together & in fair nick. It reliably ferried
me round the Midlands for a couple of years & took me to Durbs &
back. Wish I still had it, though I may have had to enlist a bit of help
with kick starting scene now !!
Ted Barnard (RhAF)
Writes:-
Yes, the Air Force did have 350cc Matchless motorcycles.
All the Provost / Doghandlers who joined in January 1964 learned to ride
them.
Rhett Gardener (RhAF)
Writes:-
Did you know??? ..... that the Shona word for a motorbike
is "mdududu" which was derived onomatopoeically from the sound of the
Matchless 500cc much favoured by the BSAP on rural patrols.
[My
source is Father George Fortune SJ who lectured me in Shona at the
University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland.]
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=542971#668112
MERCY FLIGHT
ORAFs
picked up this note from a Rhodesian Railways Magazine dated January
1963:-
When Mr. Forbes Lewis. Chargeman Coppersmith, was taken
seriously ill at his home in Umtali an R.R.A.F. helicopter was despatched
from the capital lo take him from the Umtali Hospital to the Salisbury
Hospital. At the time of writing his condition was still
serious.
Does anyone recall this incident and perhaps the aircrew
will have details in their log books.
Replies to Eddy Norris at
ora...@gmail.com
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=543262#668411
TANZANIAN REUNION: MCLENNAN AND
HATTLE.
Error in the report recently circulated. Ian Mac was at
LOCKING
ORAFs apologise for any inconvenience this error may have
caused.
Bob Hattle Writes:-
Ian and I
are enjoying Kilimanjaro lager. Others here are Serengeti and Safari (what
else would they be called) all really good beers. Castle is also brewed
here by SAB and Tusker from neighbouring Kenya is also pretty good. A very
large variety of imported beers are readily available like Heineken and,
my favourite, Windhoek lager.
So anyone thinking of visiting us, you
won't go thirsty!
Pete Jones (RhAF)
Writes)
Ian Mac is going to love that - Halton 103 Entry. He was,
of course, at Locking.
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=543220#668365
JOHN BRITTON OFF TO GOUGH
ISLAND
John Britton RhAF)
Writes:-
Leaving the 8th Sept-10 Oct, Speak to you all when I'm
back sorry
KEN HUMPHRIES
NEWS
Ken (RhAF - 9 LAR)
Writes:-
I will be in Sydney from 12 September
for about three months and would like to touch base with any ORAFS in the
area who remember me.
My e-mail address is k...@artforex.com and that would be
the best way to communicate
CENTRAL
AFRICAN AIRWAYS 'SKYBUS' SERVICE
John Mussell
(RhAF) Writes:-
Regarding the photo of
Ken Hanson buttering up passengers on the Skybus, the passenger on the
left looks like Bob Woodward. Possible confirmation is that he seems to be
wearing an Air Force tie, but not being in good focus, it could be that I
am mistaken. Also the fellow under the captain's left armpit has a
familiar face. Perhaps the photo was posed and the photographer (maybe one
of ours from New Sarum) grabbed a few locals from both sides of the runway
to act as passengers.
John Redfern
(Rhodesian Army) Writes:-
I wonder if any of
ORAFS readers remember Air Rhodesia's "Super 66" tours in
1979-80?
As I recall, one could fly in a Viscount from Salisbury to
Vic Falls, spend one night in the Vic Falls hotel, then fly on to Kariba
(I can't remember if it was an overnight stop - I think it was) and back
to Salisbury. The ticket cost R$66. This was excellent value for
money.
Paul
Brooks
I recognise Gerry Draper - Commercial
Manager C.A.A and Reg Wiles Assistant Manager - Publicity amongst the
Passengers- Hope they enjoyed their 2 Hours Salisbury/Blantyre i0n a DC 3
!!!
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=542949#668084
VALERIE TRUMAN
NEWS
Val Writes
Thanks for the
mail on Ken Hansen... I also flew with him in the good old/ bad old
days!
I was sent a mail with pics of the Air Rhod / CAA hosties, but
couldn't download them... and my PC is grumbling about " suspicious "
files !
Did you get my mail about Bob Hill ?
I also had
comms recently with Mark Harvey... son of Dave Harvey... ex Capt with Air
Rhod and CAA... legendary man!
The Harvey's Snr are living in UK
happily and also have comms with Robin Hood who also lives there .... it
seems as tho all us "Rhodies " are going back to our " roots " since our
parent's new " roots " failed with the Mugabe regime !!
Mark Harvey
is a Training Capt with Emirates, and has been with them for 24 years !
Shriek ! I knew that guy in junior school !
DARE BROUGHTON
Tuan Pickard left this
comment on ORAFs-OurStory
I met Dare in 1979
when I was transferred to Rio Tinto Management Services in Johannesburg,
we became good friends. I have always been besotted with anything that
flew, and here was someone that had flown Spitfires! If I remember
correctly they were the last operational Spitfires in the world. After I
left Johannesburg we continued our fortnightly chaps on the 'phone and
then one day I couldn't get hold of him - I'll miss him! RIP
Bruffies!
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=534386#658462
ORAFs: LEST WE FORGET
ORAFs would like to make
special thanks to all those that found the time to send in answers
regarding the death van Vuuren : Johan Matheus Jansen Trade Fitter. The
reason why I could not find him on the ORAFs nominal roll is that his
surname was Janse van Vuuren and trade was Armament.
RHODESIAN SCHOOL BADGES
David
Livingstone
Rex Taylor (RhAF)
Writes:-
I went to David Livingstone school in the 1940’s, it was
during WWII and the “threat” of aerial bombing was taken seriously. I
remember the “air raid drill” we had to walk, -NOT run, - to some trenches
on the Livingstone Avenue side of the soccer fields. Over THIRTY years
later I was in the Air Force Photo Interpretation Section and looked at
aerial photos of the school through the stereoscope. Although large trees
then covered the area, one could still make out the outlines of the 1940
trenches! Looking back, the disciplined drill was probably a show of
patriotism and solidarity with the citizens of London rather than any real
danger. At that time Germany was poised to invade Britain and “The Blitz”
was in progress.
In the 1970’s I always made it known that if any
new boyfriend brought either of my daughters home late, another shallow
ditch in the chicken run would have to be filled in! Aerial photography
would not locate those trenches because a multi-roomed out-house now
occupies the site of the old chicken run and some low
mounds!
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=312765#347103
Allan Wilson
Alan Dorking left
this comment on the Rhodesian Bits & Pieces profile:-
Hi I'm
looking for Callum Johnston who would have been at AWTHS in 1976. He was
best friends with Tim Murdock who was a rugby 'prop' also at the AW and
who sadly died in 1978. If anybody out there reads this and knows
anything, please get in contact as Jill & Julia Murdock would love to
speak to him again. My email is andrew_...@hotmail.com Many
thanks.
APPRECIATION: BOB
MEECHAM
Judith Meecham Writes:-
I would
like to take this opportunity of thanking everyone for the emails received
concerning the passing of Robert.
It was a pleasure reading about
another side of his life that I wasn’t part of, as they said he was a man
of integrity, with a quirky sense of humour.
Many Thanks
Refer:
http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=539556#664330
PRAW PILOTS
Chris
Dickinson (RhAF) Writes:-
With reference to the photo of the PRAW
pilots I think the chap kneeling in the front row second from right is
Bill Perkins.
John Graham (Rhodesian Army)
Writes:-
Thanks for clarifying the location. My original posting
stated what was written on the back of the photo. I will pass this onto
the owner Jan Anderle.
Peter Watson (PRAW)
Writes:-
Peter Marchussen was Copper 43 and Peter Walton was Copper
44.
Graham Andrews Writes:-
sent the
picture of the PRAW pilots training in Masvingo to my mate Peter Walton
who in turn sent it on to his mate Peter Marchussen. They were both PRAW
pilots, COPPER 44 and COPPER 45.
Peter &
Janet Marchussen reply to Graham
No that picture was not at
Masvingo it was at Thornhill we went on a course there. Why I am sure is
the hunters could not land at Masvingo and wouldn’t have a reason to
either. That might be you, I can’t really recognise you or
me???
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=542116#667157
MISSING PERSON - MANUEL
CRUZ
ORAFs records its appreciation to Debbie Addison of the
Mashonaland Flying Club for her help in finding Manuel.
Another
wonderful story that resulted in a family reunion. Thanks
Debbie
HARRY SMITH
Mike Hamence (RhAF) Writes:-
Funny ol'
world, as Derek Field (RhAF) would say...
I last saw Harry Smith at LGW
(London- Gatwick Airport) very early in the morning of November 21, 1986.
I was in transit to Gibraltar from Jeddah.
Harry, together with John
Ludgater (He who managed to collect 180-plus chunks of 'Mini Golf' when it
detonated prematurely under his Cessna FTB337 'Linx', and an Affretair DC8
Captain - his name escapes me, but in the mid-80s, he had a video outlet
next to the cinema in Avondale Shopping Mall) were transiting to
Amsterdam, where Len George was clearing damage to a DC8.
Well,
aviators do meet up all over the world!
TROOPS HUNT MAU MAU SUSPECTS
Message from the
Past
A company of the Coldstream Guards and two platoons of the Royal
Inniskilling Fusiliers have mounted 'Operation Tight Squeeze1 against
suspected Mau Mau gangs in the Rift Valley forests, about 80 miles
North-west of Nairobi.
Source: Rhodesian Army Magazine Assegai (page
41) dated June 1961.
AFRICAN TRIBE -
TRUTH OR MYTH
Colin John (BSAP) left
this message on ORAFs - OurStory
HI FOLKS, I was Member i/c Police
at Kanyemba from early 1070 to August 1972. Out tracker was a member of
the Vadoma tribe and only had 2 toes. There were quite a few of them
around as it was caused by in breeding I was always told. The one in to
photo at Angwa was the same tracker from my days. I remember Phil Wrights
account of the SAP pilot and the fig tree . He certainly has a good
memory. It was very funny. Regards to any who knew me at Kanyemba. Colin
John BSAP 6994 ex i/c Kanyemba 0-72
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=225073¬e=460710#672801
RHODESIAN FARMERS ROLL OF
HONOUR
Andre Barnard left this comment on
ORAFs-OurStory
Just a small correction to your honours list .My Dad
S.H. Barnard was killed on 6 December 1977 ,not 78.Mr Jopie Coomans was in
the truck with my Dad when they were ambushed a few kms from home. Andre
Barnard, Kariba, Zimbabwe.
Special thanks to Andre for the
correction regarding the date of his late fathers death.
I have
corrected the relevant date.
Paul Mroz
(Umtali) Writes:-
Eddie , this is a great site , thanks ! Just want
all Rhodesians to know their losses are all our losses . Names may elude
us , however , the brave, friendly smiles of our lost ones are forever
emblazoned in our hearts .
On a personal note , I remember well Mr. Sok
Barnard (mentioned in the above posting) , he was a fine and decent man
and we will NEVER forget him and others like him.
Sit Nomine Digna
.
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=296475#308680
RHODESIAN SCHOOL
BADGES
David Livingstone
School
Philip Clarke Writes:-
Further to the note from Gus
(who is older than me) yes us old boys and girls will never forget the
days at DL.
You mention Mrs. Pike and Mrs. Tapson two wonderful
Ladies who I’m sure we all remember with affection. Unfortunately I was
never fortunate enough to have them as teachers but as my years were the
same as their sons, John and David respectively our paths crossed many
times. I last saw Mrs. Pike out at Lake Chivero at John’s chalet and she
remembered me in an instant although some 20 years had
passed.
Other teachers that come to mind were Mr. Moffatt a direct
descendant of Robert and Mr. Leonard, Miss Kenny – music?
I was
back in Zimbabwe for a brief visit last year and having had lunch just
across the road from the school decided to take another quick look
around.
Its nice to see the big grounds with a swimming pool etc
but the school seemed so small, mind you I was only about 4½ ft tall and
20 Kgs in those days.
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=312765#347103
BABS DALTON
(SNYMAN)
Carol Lawrence left this comment on
ORAFs-OurStory
This was only recently sent to me and I am so shocked
and sad. I worked at Air Headquarters with Barbara in the Provost
Marshalls office. Barbara was such fun and a good friend although we lost
touch when I came back to UK. Carol (was Trevona when I was in the RWS)
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=488856#607368
AFA
(UK) GATHERING
ORAFs is disappointed not to have received a few
photos of the recent gathering in the UK.
Cliff Potter (RhAF) write to
say he enjoyed his day.
Too late to
anything now, as it will be old news but maybe next
year?
AIR FORCE WATERING
HOLE
Rex Taylor (RhAF)
Writes:-
Wonderful picture, - it tells a story!
I wonder
where the bar counter is now? It is good to see that the gentlemen are
drinking their beer from mugs! (Hopefully, the barman was spoken to!) The
station wagon in the background was possibly a Ford V8, in 2011 it would
be sought-after classic. Is the beer Egyptian?
I’m mounting my
third crusade to bring the Aussies to appreciate that beer is best from a
glass! Under operational conditions a mug is permitted!
Rex -
we hope that you and Evelyn have a wonderful time in Australia.
Eddy
EQUIPMENT SECTION
THORNHILL
Avril Deall Nee Southwick left comment on
ORAFs-OurStory:-
Norman Southwick second from left, died of cancer
aged 26 years old in London, England.
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=371942#462923
NOTE FROM
ORAFs
My sincere thanks to all those that
send in articles and reply to the many questions asked. Be assured your
support is greatly appreciated.
I loved John Graham's comment
regarding incorrect information being recorded on the back of the photo of
the PRAW Aircrew. ORAFs was recently warned about a copyright infringement
on a scanned copy of a photo sent to me - I was expected to know who had
taken the photo!
I would like to advise all that ORAFs still
remains independent of other associations. ORAFs will be cutting back on
the support of research teams, I believe the Facebook and other social
networks are a better beat than
ORAFs
SMILE A WHILE
A
wife says to her husband you're always pushing me around and talking
behind my back.
He says what do you expect? You're in a wheel
chair.
" When I stand before the Lord, I'd rather explain why I went, rather than why I didn't go."
End of
Newsletter
No financial gain is
intended from recording these memories of Rhodesia on the ORAFs website or
the distribution to those subscribed to the ORAFs newsletters.
Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=547351#672874
Regards
Eddy Norris
+++ Lest We Forget ++ Joe Cambell +++ Dorothy Edgar +++ Fred Bescoby +++ Paddy Boyce +++ Rob Gaunt +++ Nobby Nelan +++ Jack Malloch +++ Brian Smith +++ Fred Baker +++ Stan Oldknow +++ Spike Owens +++ Colin Balfour +++ Freddy Way +++ Peter Wright +++ Chris Brownlow +++ Jack Street +++ Trevor Diplock +++ Ivor & Cynthia Giles +++ Jim Pawson +++ Phil Tubbs +++ Nicholas Francis Bunnett +++ Jim Ritchie +++ Gordon (Sharpie) Long +++ Ken Newing +++ Davie Whitingham +++ Lou Abrams +++ Mark Small +++ In 1955 +++ Arthur Hodgson (KOAS) +++ In 1956 +++ Richard Nahkie (KOAS) +++ In 1960 +++ Jack Roberts (KOAS) +++ In 1964 +++ Bruce McKerron (KOAS) +++ Henry Elliott +++ In 1965 +++ Barry Matthews (KOAS) +++ Sandy Trenoweth (KOAS) +++ In 1967 +++ Jimmy Stewart +++ In 1969 +++ Don Annandale (KOAS) +++ Alec Pittaway +++ Ted Jacklin +++ In 1970 +++ Chris Botes +++ In 197 1 +++ Barry Heard +++ Mike Sheasby +++ Harry Young (KOAS) +++ Alec Roughead (KOAS) +++ Guy Robertson (KOAS) +++ 1n 1972 +++ Pete Garden (KOAS) +++ Guy Munton Jackson (KOAS) +++ Charlie Bean +++ David Brown (KOAS) +++ In 1974 +++ Keith Goddard (KIA) +++ Walter Airey ( KIA) +++ Chris Weinmann (KIA) +++ Pat Durrettt (KIA) +++ Roger Andrews (KIA) +++ Brian Murdoch (KOAS) +++ T. M. 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