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News.
Bomber Command Memorial Update
The latest bulletin from the Bomber Command Association states that the dedication and unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial will take place in London on the 28th June 2012. For those wishing to attend priority will be given to Bomber Command veterans from home and abroad and members of the Bomber Command Association. I suggest that RAF Elsham Wolds Association members who wish to attend express their interest to our Chairman Ken Duddell who is coordinating the arrangements on our behalf. Non RAFEW members should contact the Bomber Command Association direct.
Seasons Greetings
A Merry Xmas and Happy 2012 to all our Members, Supporters and Readers
Mailly-le-Camp Commemoration Support Group - 2012 Trip
The itinerary and booking form for the 2012 trip to Mailly-le-Camp are now available on the group web site. Click this link for details
Web site Announcements.
The site was down last week for about 36 hours due to a technical hitch beyond my control.
In view of the demise of the 103/576 Sqdn site I have set up a separate Personnel Histories and Profiles page which I will add to and expand through the winter. I have added 2 new sections re this to start with.
103 Sqdn and 576 Sqdn Web Site
This site which was set up by Kevin Audsley in Australia about 12 years ago is now off line. This is because Esmart are no longer continuing with their free web hosting package. It is a shame as there was a considerable amount of good content on that site - mostly written by me ! I may well transfer some of that content onto this site in the future. Further announcements regarding this will follow.
Recovery of 576 Sqdn Lancaster PD309
The crash site of this aircraft was recently excavated by a group of Belgian enthusiasts. There are 2 rather good vids of this on Youtube for those who are interested. Search youtube under PD309
Elsham Wolds Booklet.
Please note Noel Ryan has written a booklet about the airfield at Elsham Wolds. Details on the Books and Resources page.
Association Remembrance Service.
The Association Service of Remembrance will be held on the 6th November 2011 at Elsham Parish Church. Arrangements as in previous years with the Service starting at 10:30am. If you wish to book lunch at the Golf Club please advise Angela Vora in good time beforehand so she can book. Pay on the day.
Members Announcements and Notices Page.
I have now added a special page for Members Notices and Announcements. Items will be added as and when appropriate.
Click on this link to view page
Photo Gallery 2011 Reunion.
At the request of several members I have included a small selection of photos from the 2011 Reunion in a separate gallery. All the photos are courtesy of Paul Mellor
Click on link here to view
Kirmington Memorial Service
I understand the annual memorial service for 166 Sqdn and Kirmington is next Saturday, the 3rd Sept, starting at noon at the village church. The event was well attended year last year climaxing with the Lancaster fly past.
Web site.
As a result of feedback and suggestions from several members this weekend in future I shall be including a small selection of photos from Association events on the site as and when they occur. These will probably be done on a separate page in galleries.
I may also include a separate page for Notices of specific interest to Members only. I need to think about that first.
Reunion 2011
The August Bank Holiday Reunion weekend was well attended and extremely successful. It followed the tried and tested pattern of previous years which has always proved so popular. At the AGM Gordon Mellor was elected President of the Association at the AGM. The Remembrance Plaque at Elsham village church was dedicated on the Saturday. Canon Peter Hall took this service and also the service on Sunday and gave an excellent addresses. The Lancaster was sadly not able to come this year as it was grounded in Kent due to the strong cross winds.
There will be a full report in the next edition of the newsletter which will be in the post by the end of Nov or beginning of Dec.
Reunion 2011 and Fly Past
The Reunion 2011 weekend will be this August Bank Holiday with a similar itinerary as previous years. Details can be obtained from the Secretary.
The Sunday Memorial Service will star at 3:00pm but we are informed that the Lancaster Fly Past will not be until the 4:00pm or just after. Will Members, Guests and Visitors please note
Book - Flak and Ferrets - Walter Morison
There are still a handful of these excellent books available. Proceeds will go to the Bomber Command Memorial Fund. Price £6 with an extra £1 for postage. Walter was a former pilot on Wellingtons with 103 Sqdn and a prisoner of war - laterly at Colditz. Anyone interested contact David W Fell or write to D W Fell, 5 Parks Close, Ulceby, N Lincs, DN39 6S and I will supply details of how to obtain a copy
Reunion Weekend 2011
There will be another Reunion this year over the August Bank Holiday weekend - 26th, 27th and 28th August. The programme will be similar to previous years but has not been finalised. Details and booking forms can be obtained from the Secretary.
Spitfire Cockpit now at Memorial Room.
After many years hard work Robin Lingard’s full size replica Spitfire cockpit has now been moved to the Memorial Room where it is on display. The move was completed today and went without a hitch. There will be photos of the event in the Xmas Newsletter.
Paypal payment facility.
One of our members abroad, who has recently paid his annual subs, has asked if he can use Paypal payment facilities in future to pay for his membership fees etc.
The Association does not have a Paypal account however if anybody prefers to pay through Paypal they can pay into my account and I will send the appropriate cheque to the Treasurer. Payments can be sent via your Paypal account to my account which is under the e mail address on this link.
Any problems then contact David W Fell - Web Master.
Barnetby Silver Band.
Please note the excellent Barnetby Silver Band will be providing the music at the Memorial Service on Aug Bank Holiday Sunday - 29th Aug.
Click on image below for a link to their web site
103 Sqdn - Post War Helicopter Personnel.
Anyone who served with 103 Sqdn post-war on helicopters who is interested in a proposed Reunion can they please contact David W Fell who will put you in touch with the organisers
Site updates.
19th Jan 2012 - Latest Bomber Command Memorial info on news and members pages.
10th Dec 2011 - Added a number of Profiles have been added to that section. Also I have added a link to a rather good article about Warsaw Hamlet. The link is at the foot of that page and explains the history of the Polish connection with Elsham Wolds in more detail.
29th Nov 2011 - Item re Mailly 2011 trip added and 2 new Profiles
22nd Nov 2011 - Web Site News and Announcements and new Personnel Histories and Profiles Page
11th Nov 2011 - News and Announcement re 103/576 Sqdn website and also Xmas newsletter.
29th Sept 2011 - Recovery of 576 Sqdn Lancaster PD309 news item.
9th Sept 2011 - Addition of several more photos to Post War Gallery, Elsham Wolds Booklet to News and Books page and also announcement re Herbert Spiller on Notices page.
3rd Sept 2011 - Addition of photos to 103 Sqdn Post War Gallery
2nd Sept 2011 - Addition of Members Announcements and Notices Page and brief Remembrance Service details.
31st Aug 2011 - Addition of 2011 Reunion gallery
29th Aug 2011 - Reunion 2011, Web Site additions and Kirmington Service News Items.
17th July 2011- Reunion 2011 and Flypast News item.
17th May 2011 - Flying Officer Archibald and crew added to In Search of Answers Page
19th April 2011 - Flak and Ferrets Book News item.
16th April 2011 - Reunion 2011 update
2nd March 2011 - Norman Jock Cameron added to Elsham Art Page.
1st Feb 2011 - Sgt A E Lefort RAFVR added to Memorial Gallery
26th September 2010 - Spitfire cockpit now on display.
4th September 2010 - Association Remembrance Day Service 2010
4th September 2010 - Kirmington Memorial Service
1st September 2010 - Reunion 2010.
10th August 2010 - News Items - Paypal, Berlin 39/45 WC and Barnetby Silver Band
22nd March 2010 - Important Reunion Notices, Booking Forms and Membership Renewals
15th Feb 2010 - Eric Cropper new book - Back Bearings news item and Book Page.
1st Feb 2010 - Revised details of Don Charlwood’s books on Book Page.
1st Dec 2009 - Addition of post war 103 Sqdn photos.
1st Nov 2009 - 103 Sqdn - Post War Helicopter Personnel news items and Mailly-le-Camp Commemoration Support Group - 2010 Trip
1st October 2009 - 103 Sqdn post war Reunion news item and 103 Sqdn post war page.
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