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It is with great regret and sadness that I have to announce the passing of Ex FS Mover Mr Robin (Bob) Stevenson who sadly passed away last week. Robin served at many RAF Stations, and at the RAFMS as an Instructor, before leaving the RAF to join the Police force where he served for 15 years behind the scenes. There will be a service on Thursday 10th June 2010 at Headington Crematorium Oxford at 12.45pm and then on to the Chequers Pub Brize Norton Village. Any friends and former colleges are welcome to attend.
The Family
do not wish for flowers, but a collection will be taken for The Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation.
It would be nice to see Ex colleagues from the Forces, Police, and Lions
Club attend this Service.
Those members still serving May wear uniform if they wish.
Details from RAFMovs
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UKMAMS Association Donation to RAF Benevolent Fund
UK Mobile Air Movements Squadron (UKMAMS) Association presented Nicola James with a cheque for £1,000. The Chairman Colin Allen MBE, welcomed Nicola to the RAFA club in Swindon on 9th Dec to meet members of UKMAMS. Another guest at the club was Wing Commander Andy Killey OC No 1 Air Mobility Wing (1 AMW) based at Lyneham . In a previous life 1 AMW operated in the guise of UKMAMS so it was great to meet Andy and talk about how times have changed.
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From John Conduit
"It is with deep sadness that I have to inform you of the death of Terry Titterington who passed away at 01.30am on Friday 5th March 2010 after a long illness.
Funeral arrangements have yet to be finalised.
Jean has asked that if you would like further information to please contact me – John Conduit - in the first instance email contact: johncon AT gmx.com."
Regards
John"
I spoke to Terry some months ago when we first heard that he had cancer, at that time Terry had expressed his desire that he did not want any information about his illness to be published. A decision that we respected.
Our thoughts are with Jean and the family.
Terry Roberts
Read the Condolences received
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The Association has just been informed of the following sad news by Keith Parker:
Mick Acaster ex UKMAMS 70's/80's passed away the last week of January. Mick was a Prison Officer in Leyland Lancashire and died on his way home from work of a suspected heart attack.
Mick was one of the first retired movers to join the UKMAMS Association on its formation and had continued to be stalwart member.
Dave Bell attended the funeral and conveyed condolences from all friends and former colleagues; thank you Dave.
I'm afraid this all the details we have at present. Any updates or any other information that we receive will be published on the Association website: http://www.ukmams.co.uk/
At this time, our thoughts and sympathy are with Mick’s family as they try to come to terms with their loss.
Regards
Terry
Roberts
UKMAMS Association Welfare Secretary
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One of the stalwarts of JHSU (G) 90-93, Cpl Ady (Adj) Agutter, passed away on New Years Eve. he was a great friend of mine. His funeral is at St Columba's Church, RAF Kinloss on Tues 12 Jan 10 at 1330. If anyone remembers him from their tour at Gutersloh they will be most welcome at the funeral. Floral tributes or donations in his name to Help For Heroes may be sent to Watson Funeral Directors, 17 Blackfriars Road, Elgin, IV30 1TY.
Ady had a massive heart attack clearing snow around his garage - he never could sit still and take it easy - always doing something. We will all miss him and his wicked sense of humour
If you wish to turn up at the funeral send me an email at thomasdochertyATtiscali.co.uk. Wear your best uniform if you want to. I will pass on any responses to his wife Dee.
Although not a Mover, Ady was Army - Royal Signals then RCT then RLC., he served on JHSU
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It is sadness that we learn today that David Austin passed away suddenly on 15 August 2009. After a sudden heart attack our condolences are with the family. David was a stalwart support and member of the UKMAMS Association over the past years.
Geoff Austin (David’s son) has passed on this information and has given us some Photographs to remind us of David.
RIP “David you work here is done”
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Wg Cdr M L Symonds RAuxAF (former OC 4624 RAuxAF)
AOC's Commendation
Flt Lt K J Felton
WO S L Gelder Airport Unit
Hannover
FS D J Barnes AMW - B Shift Co-Ord
SAC M A Puxley ESS 1 AMW
Cpl A G Batten No 501 Sqn RAuxAF
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It is with sadness that we have had news that Dave Wright has lost his fight with cancer
Dave passed away at Westvale House Care Home in Warrington on Sunday 20th December.
The funeral service was on Wednesday 30th December at:
Walton Lea
Crematorium
Chester Road, Higher Walton
Warrington,
Cheshire WA4 6TB
Tel: 01925 267 731
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AIRMEN have been reunited after 50 years apart.
Jim Ryan, John Forbes, John Baskerville, John Carey and Hugh Curran all enlisted for a career in the Royal Air Force in the 1950s and were trained at RAF Hereford.
They met for the first time since they passed out of training at RAF Lyneham last Friday.
Mr Forbes said: “It was great the way they made us feel so welcome and were actually just as interested in how we ‘old boys’ did the job all those years ago as we were interested in how it is done today.”
The men joined up for 18 months trade training as boy entrants, some as young as 15 years of age.
They were five of 70 entrants joining up at that time for the supply trade.
After passing out on March 24 1961, they were all posted to various operational units around the UK and lost contact.
During the visit the men got to see various departments in action.
All of the group, with the exception of John Forbes, served at RAF Lyneham during their careers.
Although some of the men left the RAF after 12 years service while some stayed in service until the age of 55, all agreed it was a time they would never forget.
They also said it was sad that in a couple of years the home of the Hercules is set to close and move to RAF Brize Norton.
Mr Ryan added: “I am pleased that John Carey has come from Lincolnshire and John Baskerville from Ireland.
“Sadly many were unable to attend this reunion and some are still yet to be found.
“It is hoped that by launching our own web site for the 38th entrants many more can be found for the 50th anniversary of the passing out day.”
Source - This is Wiltshire
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Top
award comes out of the blue for Lyneham Corporal
RAF Lyneham corporal Matt Fish was delighted to be the first serviceman other than an engineer to be presented with a top flight safety award last week.
Cpl Fish, 27, was commended with the Adrian Ray Memorial Award, which is given to the officer or airman who has made an original, outstanding and practical contribution to flight safety in memory of Flight Lieutenant Adrian John Ray who lost his life while serving with the RAF.
Cpl Fish was chosen for the award after he spotted a mistake in a manual that could have led to the loss of the aircraft his team was flying.
The corporal, who has been stationed at Lyneham since 2007, was mysteriously called home a week early from his latest detachment to Afghanistan and asked to attend a formal regimental dinner meal in Shrivenham with a senior officer.
He said: “It was not until we had finished the meal that things started to become clear as Air Vice Marshall Kurth announced it was time to present the Adrian Ray Memorial award.
“When my name was read out, there was a big cheer from the room and it was then that I was informed this was the first time a member of the logistics branch had ever been nominated, let alone been presented with the award.
“When made our way to the bar, so many people were shaking my hand and congratulating me. All of the logistics officers were offering to buy me a drink to thank me for finally taking the award from the engineers.
“Unfortunately, I could not accept as I had to drive myself back to Lyneham.”
Source - This is Wiltshire
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MoD awards
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FLIGHT sergeant Barry Murphy — who helped to move 18,000 troops in and out of Afghanistan — has been honoured. Flt Sgt Murphy, now based at the Defence Movements School, at RAF Brize Norton, was last week recognised in the Ministry of Defence’s list of operational honours and awards. The 46-year-old, known as Baz, was awarded the Joint Commanders Commendation for Afghanistan for his outstanding work during a tour of duty at the end of last year. He said: “My reaction was one of pleasure. “When I was out there, there was a lot of hard work going on. “I certainly did my best, but it’s a team effort — I was just a small cog.” During his tour between July and November last year, Flt Sgt Murphy, who was then based with 1 Air Mobility Wing at RAF Lyneham, was responsible for flying troops and vital equipment into and out of Afghanistan. This coincided with one of the RAF’s biggest relief operations, where 18,000 troops had to be moved in and out of the country within two months. Flt Sgt Murphy, who lives in Wiltshire with sons, 13-year-old Harry and 11-year-old Daniel, and wife Liz, was recognised for making the best possible use of every seat and pallet space on each aircraft to ensure that the mission was completed successfully. Leading Aircraftsman Wayne Ince, a RAF Regiment Gunner from 501 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force, based at Brize Norton, was also awarded an operational honour for his work during a six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan. Source This is Oxfordshire . . o O O o . . . |
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Death of Mr
Bob Webb - RAFMS Graphics Officer
Message from OC Defence Movements School "I heard today of the passing of Mr Bob Webb, who some members will recall was the Graphics Officer at the RAF Movements School from 1985 to 1988. Bob died last week and will be laid to rest in Swindon on 3 September. If anybody would like more details, or pass on any messages, they can contact Mr Denys Ellis, a friend of Bobs, on 01793 522082 and who is dealing with the funeral arrangements." Colin Allen added: "Bob was a good friend and I seen him about 6 months ago. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 years ago. He was 83 and it appears Bob died from cancer it had spread to his oesophagus and there was a further complication with his lungs. He is to be laid to rest at the Swindon Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 3rd Sept at 1330hrs. I will be attending the funeral." Any messages of condolence can be sent via Colin Allen . . o O O o . . . |
20 June 2009 - Queens Birthday Honours MBE Sqn Ldr Tara McLuskie-Cunningham (former Lyneham DAMO) Meritorious Service Medal WO Andy Machell CinC's Commendation Sqn
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18 June 2009 - SAC Steve Johnston killed in accident
Tributes paid to RAF serviceman Tributes have been paid to an RAF aircraftsman who died in a motorbike crash. Senior Aircraftsman Steven Johnston, 30, was killed when his orange and black Honda motorbike collided with a telegraph pole in Burford Road, Carterton, on Thursday, June 18. Two other motorcyclists were riding with him at the time, but nobody else was injured in the incident. Mr Johnston had completed tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, the RAF said last night. The married father-of-one was a member of the Air Movements Squadron stationed at RAF Brize Norton, but came from Stockton-on-Tees, near Middlesbrough. Squadron leader Ruth Harris, senior aircraft movements officer at the base, paid tribute to Mr Johnston and said he was “full of fun”. She said: “He was famous for his keen sense of humour, he was also a very loyal and generous friend who was much loved. “Steve was an immensely popular member of the Air Movements Squadron at Royal Air Force Brize Norton, he had also served at Royal Air Force Lyneham and Odiham and completed tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. “Steve was the very proud father of a daughter whom he loved dearly. “His death, especially at so young an age, is desperately tragic and he will be greatly missed by his many friends and colleagues at Brize Norton and across the Royal Air Force. Our thoughts are with his family to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.” Flowers have been left at the scene of the crash, near the junction with Monhann Drive, along with tributes to the aircraftsman Source This is Oxfordshire Fatal collision - Carterton Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Carterton yesterday (18/6). Around 6.45pm three motorcyclists were travelling along Burford Road in an easterly direction towards the junction with Monham Way. Just before this junction one of the riders, on a black and orange Honda motorcycle, left the road and collided with a wooden electricity pole. The rider, a 30-year-old man, died as a result of his injuries. No one else was injured. Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Sgt Pete Jell at Bicester Roads Policing Department via 0845 8 505 505, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Source Thames Valley Police |
