Where are they now? Page 8

A number of members and other ex-service men and women wish to make contact with collegues and friends who they served with over the years. In addition, a number of other missing contacts may be successfully completed with reference to RAF careers.

Anyone who wishes to enter a name or names on this page, please contact me. Similarly, if you spot a familiar name, contact me and I will attempt to put you in touch, or go direct if contact details are given - please note that for some of the early requests (the ones furthest down the page) the email address may not be current.

Can I please ask that if you are successful and make contact with who you are looking for, you email me and let me know so I can keep the page tidy - thank you

Because of the popularity of this page, the Where are they Now? was becoming very large. To see page seven

I'm trying to locate Richard (Dick) Haymer who served as a Sergeant in the RAF Police at RAF Abingdon. He was at Abingdon approx. 1984 to 1987 ? and his preferred method of transport was his "corrugated iron" model Citroen.

I was SNCO i/c Ground Radio Flight at RAF Abingdon from 1983 to 1987.

Yours faithfully,

Warren Welstead.

My name is Alan Myson

I am trying to find an old friend known as Al Galloway or Albert Galloway. He was Scottish and an Armourer at RAF Marham from 1969 - around 1974.

Any info would really be appreciated.

Cheers

Alan

I am looking for Sandy Neil (Alexander ) not sure if surname is spelt correctly. I believe he joined the RAF Police dog handling team in January/February 1965. Apparently he also played drums in the Base band. He was about 5ft 10” dark hair and brown eyes – loved to play football.
If anyone out there remembers him or knows where he is PLEASE PLEASE contact me
Liz Read
mailto@liz@bodyconsultancy.comor Hlizzyj1@aol.com

Does anyone know- where is Dave Jubb? been trying to contact the 'dough boy' for ages Pat Garside

I am trying to trace an ex friend from RAF Wildenrath
-- way back in the 1960's Corporal Brian Milsom

Most people if they had been stationed at RAF Wildenrath would have known him
-- from the Group Captain down
-- he was the Arthur Daley of his time
-- he could sell a car to any one and generally did.

Just an "ordinary" shift corporal [substantive though!!]
He did his turn on the QRA and the Dump
-- like the rest of us.
Be interesting if he is still about
-- we all must be getting on a bit now and it would be nice to reminisce..

any one know of him ??

Maurice Haynes

Hi I am trying to find my father's friend who served in the national service in Herford, Germany between 1959 and 1961. His name is Vic Scowen and he was in HQ 4 division- last known as living in Tottenham.

Many thanks

Julia Endell

Ken Godfrey has sent me the attached photograph for inclusion in 'The Notebook', with a note 'where are they now?'

The photo depicts: Ken Godfrey (centre) with A/D 3913 NERO. On his left, BRIAN SLAMMAKER and on his right, GORDON ROSS.

The photograph was taken at RAF CARDINGTON during 1956/7.

I will forward any info onto Ken.

Gerry Hopkins

I am trying to find Cpl Eric James Tennant (Jim) QPCI. Jim Joined the RAF in the early 80's and was initially stationed at RAF Coningsby where I was the SI Cpl. I left the RAF in 84 and we lost touch. I believe he went to RAFG possibly Laarbruch and later returned to Norfolk. On leaving the RAF Jim worked at Manchester airport, possibly in computer security and lived in the Stockport area. He originates from Ingleton in North Yorkshire. Does anyone have contact with him or can they pass on a contact telephone number or email address?

Simon Farmer

Trying to locate Julian Ogden, last heard of at RAF Lyneham approx 1993-1994 any info to Dave Thompson at dave.thompson6@btopenworld.com,

I came across your site while hunting for possible connections.
I am looking for anyone who remembers my father the name I have on my birth cert is Ricci Cyril Baden Powell born 1934. He served in the RAF REGT. All I know is that he was in Cyprus and was part of the cycle team and I have vague memories of a photo of him in an acrobatic group where they form a human pyramid. He married in 1958 so it was probably between 1951-57. At the time he would of been living in Sussex/Surrey. Any and all help would be gratefully appreciated!!!!
Rebecca elementalcolours@gmail.com / elementalcolours@hotmail.es
Thanks!!!!! and best wishes.

As the saying goes, I am pleased to announce that the report of my death was greatly exaggerated. Please therefore update the records to show that I still exist.

On page three of “Where are they now” it was reported that Merv Richardson was trying to locate Anne Corfield, wife of the late Ted Corfield - last known at Wildenrath in 1971.

I am not sure how or where they had heard of my death, but I can assure everyone that Anne and I are very much alive and enjoying retired life. Due to the message, Anne and I have now made contact with Merv and his wife Anne and in fact we met them and spent some very pleasant time together earlier this year.

Many thanks to Phil Sergeant for passing on the message from Merv.

Regards.

Ted & Anne Corfield

X Group Aden 1963-1965 Khornmaksar

Were you a doggie man at the above at anytime?

If so, please contact roy buttle at rebuttle@hotmail.co.uk - Handler to the infamous 4323A/D Rex

Many thanks in advance

Roy Buttle

Can anyone provide details about LEONARD MANTON, middle name possibly WILLIAM? He was based at 14 OTU RAF Market Harborough around 1944/6 and was ground crew. I believe he was a corporal, and was married. He may have been born around 1917. Any information at all to Rosie Burrows at rburrows2206@aol.com Photo attached.

I am trying to trace two people and hope our members can assist.

The first is a Rosemary Street who was the daughter of Master Air Crew Street at RAF Hemswell in 1962 and later served as an SACW at the RAF Police School Debden in 1963.

Secondly SAC Pete Ironmonger who served as the Commendant JWE's chef at RAF Old Sarum 1965/67 and was my best man at my wedding in March 1966

Any info re these two would be appreciated. Many thanks

Jim Davey ex D4268934 Cpl RAF Police

14/10/09

Just arrived back at my desk and my first task is to thank you very much for your help in contacting Martin. And yes, I have had a long chat to him which was much enjoyed by us both. Thank you very much indeed ! What an unexpected success; within a day ! Wonderful.

And also thank you to your organization; Mr. Wardell (?) whom I first emailed and he presumably put the message on your Web site and also your former Chairman, Mr. Walton.

Importantly, having established contact with Martin after 40 years, it promises to open up a route to finding three others whom we have not heard from in as many years. My intention is to continue to seek the 23 who were on course together and perhaps arrange a reunion in the New Year, maybe in July which is a significant month for our course.

So, in old naval slang I think I owe you not just ‘sippers’, but ‘gulpers’ ! (in the days when we had the ‘tot’ - that was, our daily rum ration, as I am sure you know – repayment of a favor was often made by offering a small mouthful of your tot; = sippers; a big favor warranted two mouthfuls ; = ‘gulpers’ !)

I shall encourage Martin to contact your association again when in due course we have our reunion and I shall let you know how it goes.

Very many thanks indeed, Badger;

Kind regards,

Roy Smart.

My enquiry concerns the possible membership of your organization of a Martin Edmunson. Martin was for a time in the Royal Navy undergoing aircrew training with me and 20 colleagues back in 1969.

I am planning a reunion for these colleagues and am seeking contact with Martin. One of our number recalls meeting him many years ago as a Flight Lieutenant in the RAF Police Service and I wonder if he might be a member of your organization. Or perhaps, someone in your organization may be able to help in confirming this information, one way or the other and help in tracing him.

I would be most grateful for any help you can give and happy for you to pass on my contact details in this regard.

Thank you for your assistance,

Roy Smart.

(Lieutenant Commander, RN, Retired)

Just found your website and am asking for help in finding a dear friend with whom I lost contact in the mid/late 70's. His name is Bill Shaw, (not RAF Police) and he was in the RAF during 60's/70's and maybe into the 80's. Was a well-known field hockey player (RAF Eastleigh 1965/66, RAF Laarbruch 1975/76), also was in the RAF Germany 10pin bowling team. Was stationed at SHAPE in 1970/71. I have almost exhausted all avenues to try and find him and his wife Mary and their 3 "children" (all grown up now), Susan, Christopher, and Gillian. Anyone knowing Bill and his possible whereabouts please contact me at BRITENN@AOL.COM. Thanks so much. Bill Gillis (Cpl. RAF 1961/70)

Ms Spencer has contacted me - she is looking for her father.

"I am 22 years old and last saw him when I was 6. His name is Chris Spencer, he is in his mid 40's. And was based at North Coates (cleethorpes) as a fireman in the Royal Airforce, about 18-24 yrs ago.
I hope you can help as i have been searching a while the only problem is i do not know his date of birth.
Thank you for your time Lizzy Spencer"

I know he is a Fireman but can anyone help?

I am endeavouring to locate Ian Chalmers, Chris Daly and Jeff Moston, all ex Fairford and any others who served there for a reunion 14-16 May 2010 next year. The organising is going well but it would be great if anyone can blow the cover of the Fairford Three!

Geoff Phillips

Custody Standards Manager

Criminal Justice Department, Surrey Police Headquarters, Mount Browne, Sandy Lane, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1HG.

Hi.....a challenge for the retired QPD world, I am trying to find Kev and Ruth Pullen (Kev was Sub Cpl QPD 280 Su Troodos 1983-85). Kevin and Ruth are my son's godparents and have not seen him since 1984/5. I think that Kev and Ruth are possibly now divorced. Son graduates this year and I would like to get in touch with them. Can the QPD "Mafia" help?

Chris Gausden

28/7/09 Group Capt Peter Everett ( RAAF ) and Alick Whyte are now in contact thanks to my bothering John Walton .John in turn contacted Wg Cmdr WHYTE (Retd) who said he would be more than pleased to hear from the AussieNice e mail response of thanks, he's as pleased as punch. So you can notch up another success for the page 'Badger'

I am GP CAPT Peter Everett (RAAF, RET). In 1978-80 as a SQN LDR I served on an exchange posting in MOD, during which time I formed a friendship with a RAF Police officer, SQN LDR Aleck Whyte. I have since lost track of Aleck, but as I am now again living in London for the next two years I would very much like to contact him. I would be grateful for any assistance you could give in tracking him down. My e-mail address is ganly265@btinternet.com.

Thank you

Peter Everett

My name is Paddy (Frank) O'Connor
I live in Dublin.
I am trying to find Terry Summerfield from RAF St Mawgan fire service 1967-1968.
Terry was from Plymouth.
Thank you
Frank

13 July 09

success - contact made - thanks to Dave Swaithe

I have been asked by Diane Darnell, the widow of ex Sgt Bruce Darnell, if an enquiry can be placed on the RAFPA web site to trace very good friends of her and Bruce. She is trying to get in touch with Colin Braziel and his wife. If anybody can help then if they contact me via my web address, paulr636@talktalk.net , I will pass it on to her.

Paul Ramsay (ex WO RAFP)

30 June 09 success - contact made after 27 years - thanks to Steve Silver. I was offered a bottle of single malt as a thank you but I resisted and asked for a donation to H4H. Colin has contacted H4H and told them the story and the success and donated £25 in the name of the RAFPA. Webmaster

I am an 'ex' L8095835 RAF J/T Fitter Weapons 11 Squadron, RAF Binbrook. The day I arrived at Binbrook, I travelled to the station with Raf Policeman J8097317 Lesley (or Leslie) P Herridge (Les). We became good friends remaining in contact for several years, Les visiting me after I left the RAF and also coming to my first wedding. Gleaning what information I can from old letters, the following is a list of dates and stations I believe he served on :- RAF Binbrook 1972, RAF Leuchars 26-10-1972, RAF Aldergrove BFPO 801 11-11-1973, BFPO 27 31-7-1974, RAF Oakhanger 25-6-1976. I have tried several avenues to try to trace him without success. I live in Leeds and can be contacted on my mobile phone, 07929 214569, or via email at this web address. Thanking you in anticipation. Colin Stephenson

Looking for the following ex Bruggen guys:
Mick Watkins, Pete (Eggy) Eggleston, Dave Waldie, Eamon Doyle,
John (Shep) Shepherd, John Cox and Mark Searle.

Please contact Dave Thompson via bruggen2009@hotmail.co.uk

I am trying to locate an old friend of mine Ray Anderson. He originated from Bristoland joined the RAF Police in Aug 66. We served together at RAF Khormaksar in 1967 and at RAF Episkopi 1970-1973. We were both promoted from Cyprus, I went to P&SS (SS) and he was posted to RAF St Athan where I believe he served for a few years and then left the Service. His wife is named Ros and they were married a few weeks before they arrived in Cyprus. . Any help in finding him would be appreciated.

Taff Summers

Wanting to contact an ex-colleague of mine.

Martin Garey served with me at RAF Gatow between 1976 & 1979. Originally from Fleetwood, he was married to Alison and they had two children. Lost contact when I was posted back to UK in '79.

Peter Farrant

Some clippings of RAFP Dog Handlers who were attached to ADU-NI that were sent to me by Eddie Clinton of ADU-NI Association.

Would like to try and put names to the last 6 as I have an e-mail address for Sandy.

It would be nice if we could track them down for the Dedication in August.

Steve Lamacraft

Hi, I have been trying to `find´ a long lost service pal who I served with in Aden HQ P&SS during the period of 1966 - 67.

Details: Cpl Frank Costello who worked at Movements RAF Khormaksar. Frank was a keen Body Builder and was involved [together with myself] in the local service Scout Movement. As far as I know Frank left HM shortly after returning to UK from Aden in 1967.

I was a serving member of RMP [also at time Cpl] whilst in Aden and unfortunately lost sight of Frank late 1967 - after 10 months in London Dist Pro Coy I was posted abroad and only returned to UK in 73 and by then the trail was cold.

I now live in Berlin [since being discharged locally in 1983]

Any help in tracing Frank would be appreciated -

Bob Tickner, Berlin-Heiligensee

Ms Sarah Atwood, the daughter of Sheila Olive Priggen, who served at the RAF Police School in Staverton 1947 / 48, would like to hear from anyone who remembers her mother. Please contact Ms Atwood via Steve Davies at steveguida@hotmail.com

I am trying to locate Hugh M. Ayers, an RAF pilot during the Battle of Britain, he’s abut 87 years old now. Date of Birth is 1 January 1922.npcomments-->npcomments-->npcomments-->npcomments-->npcomments-->npcomments-->

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Rob Carver

Hi my name is HeatherWard and my husband was in the RAFP from April 66 to June 82. I would like to find John and Pat Pollard from RAF Aldergrove in early seventies and any one who knew us at RAF Aldergrove 79/82 or at any other station in UK or abroad. My husband left as Sgt Vic Ward , he was also on Queens Flight. Also Brian and Jean Boston,Mike and Sue Ward anyone who was in Cyprus in 67 to 69 Kai Tak and Group Cpt Brian Anstey. and anyone from Rudloe Manor 75/79.

I would love to get in touch with an old friend from my days with the RAFPD in Germany, Wildenrath. 1975 onwards.
Neil Edgeley who came from Bradford Yorkshire.

Neil or anybody, who would know of his whereabouts
Please contact me on mobile 07799894830 or 07799894840

Thank you.
Paul Bannell

Can anyone please help with the location of the following who apparantly appear on the web site Servicepals, and state they served in the RAFP during the dates given. I believe none of them are currently members of the RAFPA therefore if we can locate them and give them the 'Snowdrops Shilling' we may increase our membership.

Barry Webb 1952-1957. Martyn Thomas 1967-72.
Raymond Dolton 1953-1958. Steve Woodburn 1980-1987.
William Cairns 1951-1953. Rus Buswell 1975-1989.
Phillip Jones 1962-1969. Chris Lordan 1958-1960.
Ged Robb 1980-2007. Kevin Nicol 1986-2008.
Barry Hemmings 1958-1960. Trevor Lewis 1954-1957.
Adrian Voller 1959-1961. Alan St.John 1952-1953.
Brian Dixon 1962-1974.

Regards
Derek

SWAB Sec.

Contact made 16/03/09

I am trying to trace Ann Blucher, she is the daughter of the late Flight Sergeant Ben Blucher, known to all as 'Black Ben' by all who knew him at RAF Wildenrath and Bruggen 63/65.

I last heard of her living in Melbourne in 2003 and was her married name was Roberts

I would also be delighted to hear from former colleagues

Jim Davey D4268934 Dec 61/70

- contact made 9/2/10 and Colin and Ray now in touch

Member Colin Stocks is trying to trace an ex RAFP colleague. He is Ray Milne, and they last met at Debden in Nov 1960. Colin can be contacted through the webmaster.

I have been contacted by an ex USAF K9 handler who trained at RAF Debden in 1967.

He wishes to get in touch with DAVE GUTHRIE. - contact made 13th Jan 09 - thanks to Stewart McArdle

Also an old colleague of mine from RAF Geilenkirchen, Ian Smillie is trying to locate another ex RAF Policeman, PHIL DAVIES, who served with us there in 1964.

Grateful if anyone could pass any information on to me.

Jim Henry

I am making this request on behalf of Gary Hopgood, a member of the association (Membership No. 2039), who for some unknown reason is having problems in getting our website.

He is trying to make contact with an old friend, JOHN BOORN, formally a Dog Handler in the RAF Police, who on leaving the service established some Dog Boarding Kennels near Marazion, Cornwall, but has since moved and they have lost contact

Dennis Shipton

I have just come across your website and was wondering if you could help me locate a friend of mine, who I have been unable to contact for several years.

He is now retired from the service Cpl Dave Taylor, a RAFP dog handler who when I last heard from him was working on a base in lincolnshire.

Many Thanks

Spence Braithwaite

I would very much like to trace Cpl Peter Nicholls, RAF Police (provost) He and I were at Netheravon on the provost course in 1956 and were then posted to HQ P&SS at Acton on the Radio Team. Later at RAF Hornchurch for policing troop flights from Southend Airport for the Suez fiasco, then on to Akrotiri Cyprus. He would be about 72 or so now and lived in East London. I would very much like to meet up with him again, we were such good friends.

Thanks, from John Scott (Scotty).

I see you have a picture of Ian Scroggy on this page of the website http://www.rafpa.com/photos4.htm linked to http://www.rafpa.com/is.htm

I was wondering do you have any contact for Ian just wondering if he is a relation of myself as it is an unusal name and this one is spelt the same way as my own?

Regards,

Ian W Scroggy

I'm trying to trace the whereabouts of Steve Mooney. I served with him on dogs at RAF St Mawgan about 1989-1991.Last I heard was that he left the RAF and became a storeman at Plymouth dockyard. Any info would be appreciated. Email me please.

Nick Lindsay

Searching for John Hewetson

He went to school at Burnage Grammar School, Manchester in the ‘50s. Whilst there he earned his ATC wings and took me on a flight from Ringway, where his father worked. At that time they lived in Wythenshawe – he went on to do his National Service whilst I went to Liverpool University, where I joined the University Air Squadron ( and my licence is still current). His number was 3523846, and I last heard of him at ATCC on Church Fenton. Does anyone remember him, or best of all – know where he is now?? Derek Bryant

Hoping to find anyone who can put me in touch with Ann Murtagh who served on Support Sqd in the early 70s. Ann married, I believe, twice. The last time I saw her in the 80s, she was married to Robert Smith. I have reason to believe she is now widowed and lives in Cyprus. I am hoping to find Ann before I go back to Cyprus in May 2009. Many thanks.

Sheila Humphreys (nee Godfrey) aka Scoobie!

Anyone know where Keith Stronach is? He was in RAF Aldergrove between 77-79. He was best man at Julie & my wedding.
Steve Parker

I'm looking to contact my old shift mate Conrad Wright .

Conrad, who I would describe as the salt of the earth, was my absolute best mate and shift boss when I served at RAF Wattisham in 1975. We both lived at Felixstowe and had many a great time at work and off duty together.

Regards - Geoff Brewer

I am contacting you about an item on Page 5, Where are they now?

The whereabouts of a SCOTT SANDERSON were required, by Paul Berczeller, pb@ten.clara.co.uk

My younger brother, John, was in the RAF Police. A photograph, taken December 18 1959 has the name Scott Sanderson among the others on the reverse. There are fifteen in the group.

I have tried to contact Paul Berczeller, by e-mail, at the address given, but have had them returned.

I have a spare copy of this photograph, which I would like to pass on to him.

Could you please advise me about any further ways of contacting him?

Sincerely, Thomas R. Gordon