Representing a Common Heritage
Representing a Common Heritage
The RAF Servicing Commando and Tactical Supply Wing “Toblerone” display at the RAF Museum, Hendon
On 28th October, after over a year’s endeavours by a range of marvellously enthusiastic people, but particularly our Historical Focal Point, Peter Berry, the Association was pleased to be able to mark the opening of its display at the RAF Museum Hendon. This is the first display of its type, depicting the work of support units, at the Museum. Present day members of the Wing, former members and of course representatives from the Servicing Commandos were present. We were pleased that our President, Sir Joe French was able to mark the event along with Dr Michael Fopp the Museum’s Director.
Dr Michael Fopp, Director of the RAF Museum, with the Association President, ACM Sir Joe French
Servicing Commando members L to R:
Alan Robinson, Bryan Stone, George Revell,
Gwyneth Pritchard, Don Thorogood, Ernie Deighton
and Alan “Mac” McQuillin
L to R: Duncan Grant, John Craven-Griffiths, Pete Berry, Martin Williams, Jim Coleman
Sir Joe French, Des Peters, Tim Newstead and Nick Atkinson
The TSW Static Display at the Museum
The TSW personnel, SAC John Cunningham,
SAC Rich Spencer, SACW Kayleigh Lachs and
SAC Dan Ferrer who ‘manned’ the static display
The permanent display is housed in the Historic Hangars adjacent to the Bomber Hall and, appropriately, is located next to the WWII Hawker Typhoon and close to the Support Helicopter display. The Museum was particularly busy on the day due to schools’ half-term holidays, so the public – particularly the younger visitors – were also able to enjoy (for one day only) the TSW external static display; it comprised an Oshkosh Tanker (bedecked with ‘outsized’ poppy!) and an Air-Portable Fuel Container (APFC) complete with pump, filter and ancillary equipment. Click here to see more pictures in the Gallery.
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