Where are they now? Page 5
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 four
Can you help me trace somebody for a friend of mine.
The only information I have is:- Peter Leigh, service number L8212065, RAF Police Flt...works with dogs. He was to Northern Ireland, possible Belfast...in 2001, before that Scotland and Norfolk. He comes from Rochdale.
Regards W Reeves
I am trying to locate the whereabouts of Mr Graham Horton, he was in C. flight RAF Halton in 1967/77. We met in London around the time of the Royal Tournament. His wifes' name was Audrey. He was a Corporal. Sorry I do not know his occupation or trade. He was with a group of army personal helping with a Royal Tournament at Earls Court Stadium in 1976-77? Sorry I can not remember any more info.
I have just found Grahams' postal address :
Graham Horton (CPL)
C Fligh t
TTW RAF Halton
Aylesbury
Bucks
I hope this wee detail can help
Thankyou so much
Regards Sue
My name is Brian 'Tiny' 'Masher' Lodge. I served as a RAFP D/H from May 56 to Dec. 67
I was trying to contact a Cpl. Mel Ould who was my 'boss' in Germany in 1959 at RAF Jever or indeed any one else on the site who knows me.
I am trying to locate Harry D Quayle - 4163691 - served as a MP at RAF Honington in early to mid 60's - I did track him down to Bar Harbour - but he has since retired and I have lost touch.
I am also trying to located a Frank Adams who served with Harry.
This is a real long shot but a lady from King's Lynn helped me find Harry and again I have lost contact with her - don't suppose you know her?
Many many thanks
I am trying to contact a Dave Davis who was a RAF Dog Handler at RAF Akrotiri Cyprus in 1976. He was from Wales. I was an American there during that time and he guarded our compound. I became friends with him and have tried numerous ways to contact him so I do hope that you can help.
Thanks for your help.
I served in the RAF 1961to1966. In 1962 I was posted to HQAAFCE Fontainebleau, FRANCE. During my 3 years at Fontainebleau I met and became good friends with a Cpl Graham Cox ( RAF POLICE) and his wife Ann who was a teacher at the British School in Fontainebleau. I think they came originally came from the York area. I am now an active member of the Fontainebleau Veterans Association and would like to make contact if possible. Kevin M.Price
Sgt Frank Gibbons and his wife were at Wittering in 1976 as I was posted to Laarbruch. They originate from the Doncaster area.
Also I would love to hear from any ex Laarbruch colleagues from 1976 - 1981 especially any of the lads who like me played football for a then world record 51.5 hours.
I am also trying to trace an old mate Nigel Flude?
Many Thanks
Ex Cpl G8117594 David Brown
I'm looking for GARETH MUNS (not sure if this is the correct spelling of MUNS). He was my best at my
parents wedding 25th April 1980. My Dad (who was then a Cpl) is Robert Spencer READ (last three are
819). My Mum is Elisabeth SCHMIDT. Gareth and Dad were both RAF POLICE based at BRUGGEN (I
think)
I am organising a SURPRISE SILVER wedding anniversary party for them to be held on 23rd April this year
and would really like to see Gareth there.
Any help you could give, i'd be very grateful.
I have already tried friends reunited with no luck.
Many thanks
Sabrina FRANCIS (nee READ)
Hello I am looking for anyone who served with or knew/knows William C Straley(not necessarily right spelling) within the dates of approx 1950-1954(specific dates not known but he definately left to go back to america in 1954)he is an american soldier from Ohio,USA that came to RAF Waddington,Lincoln to serve briefly in our country. He may have worked in the Met Office. If any information please contact sam Many thanks
I am trying to find the where about's of a former RAF Police Dog Handler Stu Williamson, who served at RAAF Butterworth 1965/66, We were good mates back then, even though I was a Rockape.
I came into possession of a photograph of him from Butterworth which I have attached. Click here to see the Picture
Any help would be gratefully appreciated.
Thanking you in anticipation.
George Gault
If I can be of any help to you with regard people seeking people, I am in contact with a lot of X RAF Bods from back to the 50's. I manage the RAF Butterworth & Penang Association website which is at www.raf-butterworth-penang-association.co.uk I also have my own website aimed at Rock's but mainly about my time with them which you can find atwww.rafregiment1964to1970.co.uk and if that's not enough I manage an on line club which is steadily growing at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rafregimentclub with all these in tow, it does cast a fairly wide net.
Anyway if I can be any help to anyone I would only be too happy.
I am trying to get together as many of the personnel on B Flight RAF Police at Marham 1983-85 as possible. this is for a potential reunion in 2005 as it will be 20 years since we last were together.
I have already located Stu Gordon and through him Dee Collar. The names i remember are as follows,
Dean Brooking, Dick Swain, Steve Aspinall, Scouse Mcleod, Dolly (Mike) Parton, Andy Bolam, Dave Smellie, John "Jock" McShane, Mike Pender. Our Flight Sergeant was Don Grange and our Sergeant was Sgt. Heyday. If anyone else i cannot remember please get in touch and if they know the whereabouts of any of the gang let me know.
Many thanks
Tim Bradley ex SAC A/Cpl. B8214016
In our latest East Midlands branch magazine mention was made of Sgt Don Harris who, in 1949, had just returned from B.A.F.O. and was then the driver of Gp. Cpt. L.G.Brown at RAF Pershore.
One of our members Norman Richards would like to find out what happened to Don and his wife Betty. Any information would be appreciated.
I am looking Bruce Darnell (Sgt at P&SS(SR) around 1978/9).
In 1953 I was stationed at RAF Changi, Singapore, in the MGR, with Cpl Pete Lovatt. I have not
heard of him since. He was, on leaving the RAF, aiming to become a Roman Catholic priest. Pete was
a very good friend and I often wonder if he made it into the RC church and what he is doing now.
Alan Cross (ex Cpl RAFP1(Inv) No W2426604)
My name is Sheila Williams (nee Brough), I am trying to find an old
friend of mine from the RAF. I was stationed at RAF Northolt from 1970 -
72, as a clerk sec in the General Office in SHQ. I worked with a girl
called Sue Johnson, who married an RAF policeman called Steve Chappell
(service no F8088028) I know that they went to RAF Venlo in Germany around
1973/4 and that they had a son around this time. Sue was matron of honour
at my wedding along with her sister Edna (who also married an RAF guy - but
I'm afraid I don't know his surname) I would love to get in contact with
Sue again, to find out what she is up to now, but living in Australia now,
it is difficult to chase things up at this end. I was wondering if you or
any of your contacts have any knowledge of Steve Chappell or Sue that might
help me find them. I would appreciate any help you could give, many thanks
Help To Trace a Friend
I know he has been trying to find me through friends re-united and although I have sent e-mails they are returned by the web master at Jobs Plus as undeliverable, so the chances are that he hasn't received them
The friend I refer to is an ex RAF Policeman - Name Alexander Mcleish - I met Alex when I was stationed at RAF Hendon and he was my Best Man when I married in 1961. I was an R.A.F. Fireman at the time and went on to become an Air Traffic Controller. I retired from the service in 1974, am now 70 years of age, so would dearly love to make contact with Alex again.
I would appreciate any help you can give me in this matter.
Kind Regards
Jim Craig ( Service No. T4106098)
Does any know where Jimmy Perry is? National Service at Felixstowe, 1950/1/2+ - Not RAFP
Lived in the London area at the time - now aged around 72/3.
Trying to make contact with IAN (Hewie) HEWITT , from Flint in North Wales, ex RAF Rheindahlen, RAF Rudloe Manor. You mailed Dave Reck but unfortunately he doesn't check his email that often and when he did your reply address was unobtainable. We're still in the same place, would love to hear from you again. Diane & Dave. dmr@dmrdor.freeserve.co.uk
My dad was SGT ROBERT (CHALKY) WHITE. He died in 1984 whilst serving at St Mawgan. Married to Ann. Would love to hear from anyone who knew him and anyone who knows what happened to the trophy dedicated to his memory at St Mawgan. Me and mum presented it for the first time at the Dog Trials, but have no knowledge of what has happened to it since 1984. Thanks.
Trying to make contact with fellow members of the RAF Police Military Band and Dance Ork of the era, 46-48 Staverton.
Roy Addinal, Danny Moss MBE
(Jazz) and, Denis Willoughby, Bugs, Denny Zeff, Jack Hann, and Barnwood draftees Fraser and Hayes and Lake District Tenor Sax et al.They were a very talented bunch who went on the some fame. Its a shame we canot find each other again.
Robert Anderson 1st Cornet, 3rd trumpet, dirob@uniserve.com
My name is Barry Schlegel. I am a retired Air Force NCO who served with several RAF Police whilst stationed at SHAPE HQ in Belgium from 1978-1980. We all organized a SHAPE cycle racing team and developed some life long friendships. Unfortunately we have lost contact along the way and I would love to know where they have all gone. I have family in the RAF as well. My brother in law is retired Flight Sgt Jim Henry and his wife Carole. I married Carole's sister Linda in 1968. We meet during my sentry dog training course at RAF Debden. My father in law George Corton was a retired RAF Police Flt Sgt as well. We are all very proud of our RAF Police lineage. I would like to know or hear from the following RAF members, I am sure all are retired by now. If anyone knows the whereabouts of these lads, please feel free to direct them in my direction: George Hill Steve Green Gordon Lawrie Bob Winstanley Brian Morrison John Collins Gary Ford Nigel Brunton (Royal Army Warrant officer) I am living in Sacramento California and can offer accommodations to any of my old friends if they care to visit. You may contact me via email at, imachief@surewest.net
I would love to hear from these old mates and their families and possible plan a re-union. Thanks for this opportunity to hopefully connect with our old friends.
Ed Rawnsley is trying to find Dave Jensen and Ray Whitehead. Seletar 58-60. or in fact anyone from Berlin who would like to make contact. Ed Rawnsley
I am looking for Harry Kennard originally from Brixham. We were in the RAFP ( I am a member of the Association) at RAF Nicosia 1959-1961.
Thanks, Mike (Spike/Chalkie) White mikejan.white@blueyonder.co.uk
My name is Jock McAulay ex RAFP Qpd and I am trying to trace an old friend of mine Sgt Callum Mitchell. Last heard of in Cyprus. I would be grateful if anyone who knows his current location/email address could let me know.
regards
Jock McAulay mcaulay@ic24.net
- contact made
I'm trying to contact E8097367 Sgt Brian Gowland. His last unit was RAF Rudloe Manor. He was discharged
in September 1993.
I am an Army pal of his, we served together in Hong Kong in the late 80's.
Thank you in anticipation.
Steve Cuthbertson steve@rcuthbertson.fslife.co.uk
MY NAME IS DEREK BOYLE EX-RAF CORPORAL RADIO-OP-TEL AND I WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT AN OLD COLLEAGUE WHO SERVED WITH ME AT RAF DIGBY AND RAF GATOW IN THE 60`S AND 70`S. HIS NAME IS RICHIE DUNN AND LAST I HEARD HE WAS WORKING AT MOD IN WHITEHALL - LIVING IN KENT (SOMEWHERE).
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP,
DEREK BOYLE. zakkboy@aol.com
Along with a couple of former Dog Boys of that era I am trying to contact some of the doggy men who
served at Driffield on the Thor site between 1959 and 1962.
Names are as follows
Henry 'Taff' Williams, Lyn' Taff' Harries (last known to be living in Bridlington) Dave Drury, Geoff
Godden,Paddy Hammill, Derek Randle, Jimmy Riddler, Joe Butler(Brummie), Dave Roumph(now
believed to be living in Berlin) and any others whose names at present have slipped my mind(must be
my age)
Could you please make the appropriate entry in your ' Where are they now section of your web site.
I am a life member of the association, and thanks to it and your web site have made contact with some
old friends who I had lost touch with many years ago
My e-mail address is grobertson@dewsbury.ac.uk
Many thanks for your assistance
George Robertson
As part of a story I am writing for the Observer Magazine, I'm looking to speak with anyone who knows (or knew of) a former RAF Policeman named Scott Sanderson. He was born in 1941, joined the RAF in 1959, and retired in May 1972. His Service No. was 4254214.
I'd appreciate hearing from anybody with leads or advice on how to contact Scott.. I can be reached by e-mail on pb@ten.clara.co.uk,
sincerely, Paul Berczeller
- another success - contact made
I am trying to trace an old mate named Trev McAllister. We served together on 1 Sqn RAF Regiment at RAF Laarbruch and I last saw him in 1975. Enquiries on various Rock sites have brought the info that he re-mustered to the RAF Police in the late 70's - early 80's (Poacher turning Gamekeeper perhaps?)
If anyone has info on his last known whereabouts could they let me know at cestrian_rockape@hotmail.com
Many Thanks
Joe 'Budgie' Martin
Would like help to try and locate the following:
'Tiny' ESCOTT 1966 - 70 RAF Debden, born in Tanzania and
Tony AISH 1967 - 70 RAF Debden born in Bridgewater.
Any info to: dave.thompson@rafa.org.uk
dave.thompson6@btopenworld.com
Thank you in advance.
Dave Thompson
Did anybody serve with RAY MATLOCK a dog handler who joined around 1954 and was a regular. He did serve at RAF St Margaret's Bay 1954/56 and then posted overseas. Several of us are trying to trace Ray.
Jeff (Robbie) Robinson. (ex doggie man) robinson.robbie@virgin.net
would like to trace some people who I served with at RAF Seletar durin 1958-1960. They are Doug SEWELL, or Fred SWEET or if fact any of the other layabouts at Seletar during that era who may recognise my name if not the face. I last heard of Doug Sewell at Wittering in the early 1960s. Also some mates who were at RAF Honnington during 1963- 1964, Colin SMITH and Bill BILLINTON who's pastimes where playing tennis and driving VWs. From there I moved to RAF Eastleigh and Mombaa. Anyone who remembers me please make contact.
Roy YEELES penroy@spiderweb.com.au
Just looking for former lads and girls from back in the dark ages of 1979 at Scampton May 79 till Jan 80 then Bruggen till
1982 ish. Some names to get on with John Cox/Carol Cox/ Paul Hoad Barney Ruggles/Bob Nixon Keith Bray. Any body got any ideas
Jim Meldrum Sacjm937@aol.com
trying to trace John Goodall , Charlie Ellis, Bob Guest all H.Q. Wing R.A.F. Seletar 1953/55
William Mcintyre mcintyre68@msn.com
Could you please insert a message that Duncan Livingstone is looking for SID CASS who was station at RAF TKali in 1960. I was best man at his wedding when he married the beautiful Maltese girl. I now live in Miami,USA and would love to hear from him or his wife or from anybody who may know the where what or when. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Duncan Livingstone, e-mail duncan.livingstone@ace-ina.com.
I was a National Service Dog Handler (1949/51 trained Pershore & Staverton) and would like to make contact with 2 buddies who were stationed with me at Trimley Heath during 1950/51. They are:
Fred Peacock (from Eccles, Manchester .. Handler of "Optimist")
Douglas (Dougie) Ashworth (last heard of as a P.C. in Upholland, Wigan)
I'd be delighted to hear from either (or indeed anyone else who knew me) My name is John Lewis and I was also stationed at Lakenheath with "Vandal" as well as Trimley Heath with "Carl" John Lewis jocalew@ntlworld.com
I am looking for any information that would help me find an old friend from RAF Akrotiri 1995-1998. I am looking for Paul Banyard. I know he hails from Blackpool. Last unit I know he served at was RAF Leeming around 1999-2000.
Any info please.....Contact....
Grahame Robinson grahame.robinson@virgin.net
RAF Police 1987-2001