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Comments by John Diamond on 15 August 2009 at 04:47
I am trying to confirm that 25 sqdn was at West Malling 1955,56&57 I was posted there to work on GCA CPN4 radar 25 sqdn was opposite. Meteor WS726 pic seems to show CPN4 at tail.
Australia
Comments by Alan Ure on 15 May 2009 at 15:19
Trying to find information about Walter Williams,believed to have flown Mosquito aircraft from RAF Coltishall and killed in 1944
United Kingdom
Comments by Vivien McNamara on 09 May 2009 at 14:42
My brother, Pete McNamara (aka M2) served on 25 Sqn - F3 Pilot. Then on 100 Sqn
Sadly, he recently died after a tough battle
If anyone has any photos of him/anything linked to him - could I have/buy these?
Here's hoping x
vmcnamara@doctors.org.uk
United Kingdom
Comments by Alan Hurst on 19 February 2009 at 18:01
Alan was my Dad he was everywhere with the RAF from Trans Jordan, (with flying pig) Germany AT Gielers and cyprus Aki and nicosia last rank CPL, sadly lost him last year, anybody know the old man would love to speak to you
United Kingdom
Comments by Walter Davies on 28 January 2009 at 09:49
Thank you to all of those members who telephoned or sent cards of sympathy on the sad passing of my wife Carol, 5th December 2008.
United Kingdom
Comments by Mark (Lurch) Lawrence on 23 December 2008 at 08:38
I served on the squadron from 1989 until 1992 as the Docs Controller.
I past Leeming on 21.12.08 following a pilgrimage to Lockerbie and stopped at the pub at Leeming Bar where I found out the unit had disbanded.
Hi to all that remember me.
United Kingdom
Comments by Tony Cooper on 16 October 2008 at 15:04
Served on the Sim (25A - Barkston Heath & 25 HQ - Wyton) and LCPII/Sim (25B - Wyton) '83 - '89 - Member of the 25 Sqn 10 pin bowling team - The Mudlarks - Happy days
United Kingdom
Comments by Thomas Villiers on 29 August 2008 at 18:05
Came across this site, which threw my memory banks into haywire. Served at RAF North Coates Cpl/Tech on consoles, did the original course at RRE Malvern. Sadly left to progress on to Bloodhound Mk2.
United Kingdom
Comments by Graham Sandford Jones on 11 July 2008 at 00:45
I was with 25 Squadron from their move to RAF West Rahnham in 1968/9, through a 3-year tour at RAF Bruggen (1970-'73) and then back at RAF West Raynham until 1975, primarily as a Tech Sup
Good luck to you all.
Graham.
United Kingdom
Comments by John Hinchliffe on 30 May 2008 at 15:55
I was a young airman posted to RAF North Coates in 1964. I worked on 25sqn in the role of a "Sideloader" driver for just over a year before being posted to Aden. Sorry cannot remember any names from the sqn, but perhaps somebody knows me.
United Kingdom
Comments by Owen Vaughan on 06 May 2008 at 18:05
Am interested in Flt Lt Bull 25 Sqn died 08th August 1940. Was he one of two Blenheim's shot down by a Hurricane, as per Sqn history?
United Kingdom
Comments by Paul Forbes on 05 April 2008 at 16:53
Good luck to everyone who have just been stood down at Leeming. To this point I have posted a specail tribute on You Tube - 25 F Squadron Tribute. Maybe 25 will fly again !.
Best Wishes all.
Paul Forbes
IX B 74 F Association member
United Kingdom
Comments by Arthur Duncan (Jock) on 31 March 2008 at 18:00
I was on North Coates Supply Squadron then asigned to 25SAM Supply 1968/69 with W/o Roberts & Sgt Fawdry. I did the Tech for the Drama club in the old cinema in them days.I met Mike Grogan from Station W/shops living here in Darlington.
United Kingdom
Comments by alan scougal on 08 March 2008 at 15:24
i was afirestreak mechanic 1959-1964 @ waterbeach,leuchars, cyprus ,first missile firing @ valley, nickname among others "scougie" +" julius", mates tom batten,george fincham tony whitehill , plse get in touch any who remember me , take care
United Kingdom
Comments by V.G.Morgan on 31 January 2008 at 23:53
I was an air radar fitter @ westmalling at time of Sgt.Toop andF/Sgt Wilshire during 1955/56.Went with Sqdn to RAF Acklington and St.Mawgan then posted to RAF Pembrey where A21 was unknown.Understand 25 is to be disbanded this year-great pity.
United Kingdom
Comments by Pijan on 18 January 2008 at 11:20
Can you invited on our Army web? I will be pleased when I see you in our guest book.
About: We are 252.antiaircraft group, located in Srakonice, Czech Republic. English version is prepared.
url : www.firsttofire.army.cz
Czech Republic
Comments by John Pike on 08 January 2008 at 09:30
I was part of the Team who trained at B.A.C.Filton on the Bloodhound Mk2 1962/1963.We were next door to 25 Sqd at North Coates as (17.JSTU) I would like to contact any of yhe old team.I served as an Armourer ex Sgt.
United Kingdom
Comments by Gerry Lock on 16 November 2007 at 09:22
I was part of the Ferranti Bloodhound comissioning team at RAF Northcoates in the 1970s
United Kingdom
Comments by Des Meek on 10 November 2007 at 09:48
I served in the R.A.F at West Malling and Tangmere on No 25 Squadron as an engine fitter and worked with Reg Reeves an eariier signee of this guest book.
United Kingdom
Comments by John Wilson on 08 October 2007 at 19:53
L8100133 SAC Wilson TG12 Aerospace Systems Operator. I served with Operations HQ 25 Sqn (Bloodhound)at RAF Bruggen from January 1975 to June 1977. A great 21/2 year posting.
United Kingdom
Comments by Robert Churchill on 08 September 2007 at 15:46
I joined 25 Squadron 1947 at R.A.F Westmalling.as a/ch group 2 Electrician and I was never happier than having completed the Daily Inspections I would get my chute and scrounge a flight in those Mosquito's especially on airfiring at Acklington.
England
Comments by REG REEVES on 23 August 2007 at 14:20
O WAS AT TANGMERE IN 1956/57
AS A RIGGER ON 25 SQUADRON ENJOYED EVERY MOMENT OF IT, WILL NEVER FORGET IT.
United Kingdom
Comments by Tony Trew on 16 August 2007 at 13:42
I served as a Bloodhound Engagement Controlier (EC) from 1988 until the squadron re-equiped with the F3. As B Flt we were situated at RAF Wyton together with the HQ Staff. This was one of the happiest times of my 37 years service.
United Kingdom
Comments by Mark Oxlade on 29 July 2007 at 02:44
Served in the RAF from 1974-1989 and on 25 Sqn in 1980-1983 with the Bloodhounds. I'd like take up membership. How do I go about it?
United States
Comments by Colin Davis on 23 May 2007 at 19:58
Found this site browsing RAF News. I served with 25 Sqn at North Coates 1966 to 1969 as Simulator Instructor and Trials Officer.Very interesting website.
United Kingdom
Comments by tony elkin on 05 April 2007 at 22:49
Converted to QBL2 LCP in '68. Tours in Germany and Cyprus. Left in'76 to join DEC(now HP).Still in I.T. and moving to Cyprus to live in 2008.Remember noisy generators and sealing T87 crates with Black tape? Wish you all well... elkin_tony@yahoo.co.uk
United Kingdom
Comments by tom batten on 03 December 2006 at 10:53
I was an engine basher on the sqdn at waterbeach and leuchars. I would be interested to hear from anyone from that era who remembers me.
France
Comments by Walter Davies on 25 October 2006 at 15:30
Nice update Peter, I really am trying harder you see.
United Kingdom
Comments by Terry Johnson on 01 October 2006 at 14:30
Geoff Smythe (My navigator)died 28th September 2006 (four days after his 82nd birthday). At West Malling 1951 to 1955
United Kingdom
Comments by David Morris on 25 September 2006 at 16:54
I know that Wg Cdr SNL Maude was killed in an aircrash at Ankara Turkey in August 1949. I have no other information
United Kingdom
Comments by David Lyne-Gordon on 12 September 2006 at 20:24
Arthur Derrick Huthersall Foster was a member of this squadron in the early 1920s. I'm looking for any photos of the squadron at that time. Can anyone help? Please contact me through the Guestbook of www.oldwestbrookians.cjb.net
Thank you.
United Kingdom
Comments by John Hinchlife on 09 September 2006 at 09:21
My first posting after joining the RAF in November 1964 was with the squadron at RAF North Cotes. Worked in the MT section in the primary role of "Sideloader" operator.
United Kingdom
Comments by Pete Harr on 11 July 2006 at 13:58
Message for Jim Walton - Jim, if you would like to use the email form and hence send me your email address I'll make sure you are kept upto date with events re 25 Squadron.
United Kingdom
Comments by Walter Davies on 11 July 2006 at 11:48
Nice to hear from Jim Walton. My boss was S/L Ted King at Waterbeach. I remember Jim being thrown in the pool at the Roundel Club Nicosia. Good wishes to ex-25ers.
United Kingdom
Comments by James Walton on 10 July 2006 at 21:24
I was thrilled to find this website which brought back so many happy memories of my time as Squadron Commander 1960-61. My best wishes to anyone who remembers me.
United Kingdom
Comments by Dr Frank Coker on 10 July 2006 at 16:37
Does anyone have news of Wg Cdr S N L Maude, O.C. 25 Squadron in 1943?
Thanks
United Kingdom
Comments by Joseph Cunningham on 07 July 2006 at 12:18
Anyone know the whereabouts of Johnny Matthews. He was my Nav on 25 from 1955 to July 1957?
United Kingdom
Comments by Harry Harris on 20 June 2006 at 21:08
Nice to see a squadron guest book.
I was a sooty on the squadron
I have a few photo memories fom being on 25 at Waterbeach,Leuchars Akortiri detachment,during the Javelin Days
I wonder how my old mates Harry Geedes,'Ernst'Spike Milliganaare
United Kingdom
Comments by Pete Harry on 20 June 2006 at 13:33
Welcome to our Guestbook
Would especially like to hear from all you ex 25 Squadron types.
Anyone from 25 at Laarbruch out there?
United Kingdom