The RAF SCdo and TSW Association Guest Book
171 entries.
My Grandfather James Connon served with the Servicing Commando Squadron (3203?) in North Africa, Sicily and Italy (Salerno) during WWII. I was hopefull that some members might be able to give some anecdotes or stories about the unit and/or my grandfather. His service and my great Granfather's (WWI Somme) influenced my joining the Australian Army (26 years) and I am now trying to research their service. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Graham Hayes
To Flt Lt Newton, Flt Lt Rowell and WO Farrell, I wish to thank you and the association for the excellent dinner on Friday 19th. The dinner and service were first class. It was a pleasure to be there and to meet so many members past and present. Hopefully the Wing will go from strength to strength and look forward to The 50th.Thank you allGeorge Parke
Hear hear George! Though, in reality it was all the Wing's doing – the Association were more partakers than arrangers! It was great to see so many old faces and good to hear the depth of feeling abounding for the Wing. Long may TSW reign! If the spirit of the Servicing Commandos can live on for so long, then the TSW family will live for a long time yet – certainly, if those present on Friday are any indicator! A great time was had – thanks again.
Many congratulations to Bob and the Association team for their efforts and success at the Bergathon. They all completed and achieved a win on donations; an example to us all.Duncan GrantChairman
Many thanks Martin – message relayed to the team (not me) who put them together. There are still copies available for those who have not yet got them – see http://www.tswscdoassn.co.uk/news.html#cd_dvd
the 40th anniversary DVD & CD fantastic, well done to all involved.
Few names from old days at Aldergorve POL/FLS 89 TO 94Running round the site and may have took the odd person up for a Pint or Two on the long Tours 91 If any you are interested i have OP Banner Ties on our siteand if you want can swap Links Regards Dave
just found site missed last reunion as i got to work hard for living now . best wishes to all pessed and present .STAY SAFE . good luck to all
fair-play to your web site administrator.I just spent an hour browsing. not much from the 70,s but then there were not computers. most of my generation do not know what they are missing. Very well done. Thank you.
top weekend at the families day, cracking turn out
Just found out about the association and AGM. Unfortunately for me I'm walking the Kintyre Way that week. Membership application in the post soon. My best wishes to my Old friends. John Ford, C Team, June 78 – May 83
My Father was Ronald H Martin, who served in 3201. My son has a topic at school which I would like to contribute toward, with items of interest about the Servicing Commandos.It has been lovely to read this site, as I know so little about the time my father spent in 3201. Although I accompanied him to reunions, I was only a child at the time and remember only the people, not the stories. I particularly remember meeting ?Mr John Crisp.Thankyou. N Martin
Just a quick message to all attending the reunion & Families Day. Have a great time, sorry I won't be there but I'm currently on a Keo drinking tour of Cyprus. It's going very well! Make sure the TSW Old Boys win the tug 'o' war again this year. Ding Dong!
I was a member of TSW 1973/4, also Tactical Supply Flt RAF Wildenrath 1970/73 and again 1974/77. Just been informed of this website by Mike Milne. Regards to all TSW Ex and Present Members. I have read some of the guest book entries which have jogged my memory somewhat.
Just a note to amend my email address to:strays52@hotmail.co.uk not .comThanks to Tim Newstead for pointing this out!Apologies
Was on TSW 1975-1979 as non cardre i to had some good times as well reading past menbers brought back some memories ,would love to hear from old freinds.
My Father, Dennis Smith, served in 3210 Squadron Servicing Commando during ww2, landing on Sword Beach D. Day+1. Was based at San Croix Sur Mere .Any one out there to swap stories or history? Please e-mail.
Ref my last message my e-mail address is e.williams2007@hotmail.co.uk…Again thanks to anyone who might answer.
Hello everyone at TSW both ex and serving. My name is John Williams, I served on "the Wing" from 1993-1999. (SAC on ops) lots of N.I, Bozzers, and exercises. I don't know if anyone reading this remembers me, but I do have some great memories of my time at Stafford. If anyone would like to contact me use the above e-mail address.Unfortunatly I have been suffering bad health for some time. I have had a nasty back injuryand suffer a little with my nerves. Trying to overcome both I have taken my degree in Archaeology from Cardiff Uni. This I achieved with Hons. I'm now studying for my Doctorate. Anyway could someone let me know how the "90's" era boys are doing i.e Mork Lovell, Coups, paddy Maguigan etc would be nice.
Hello, I currently own Land Rover" lightweight", truck utility, 1/2 tonne, 4×4 12v rover s3, winterised, former reg. number 48 AJ 11. It served with with RAF Stafford, TAC Supply Wing from 02/11/82 to 31/05/96.Could anybody on this site be kind enough to give me any information on my land rover whilst it was in service please?many thanksPaul Clarke
The Association AGM and Reunion will be held on Saturday 5th June at Stafford, in conjunction with the TSW Families' Day. You should receive the calling notice and Newsletter (together with your membership card) any day now. Our chairman, Duncan Grant, ably assisted by Bob McBey, is in the process of posting them out.
Can anyone tell me when the wing reunion day is this year cos missed 2009 due to work?#Ta DP
Hi all I served with TSW from 89-91 and I'm trying to locate a TSW blazer badge, does anyone know where I can locate/purchase one. please contact me at the above email address
Trying to track down an old friend Sqn Ldr Andy Males , if he would like to contact me i am at the above email address
A Happy New year to all of TSW past and present.
Merry Xmas & A Happy New year to all of TSW past and present. Keep safe, see you at the next re-union 2010.Viv
MERRY XMAS AND ALL THE VERY BEST FOR2010.
I'm a former Royal Marines Commando but my question concerns Servicing Echelons. What did they do? Where can I find out where No. 3070 was based in 1941/42?Thanks in anticipation.Derrick Morgan
HiMy late father was Andrew (Andy) Watson born 1916 from Glasgow.He served with 3202 SC in North Africa, Sicily and Italy.He never really spoke much about the war. I am now trying to research his time during the war, I think the 3202 ended up with the 1st Army although not sure.Can anyone help me with any information pleaseany info would be much appreciated
I have just read Jeff Davies book, The history of RAF Servicing Comandos which I was able to purchase online. Thank you Jeff for this book. My father HARRY PLUMB was also in 3232 SCU and I have loads of photos which now make sense! I am almost sure that Dad is the chap on the right in the photo on page 43. And I have photos of them enjoying a skinny dip in the stream also mentioned on this page. It is an honour to read the history of RAF SCU's. I would love contact with any else connected to 3232. Best wishesEileen
Just to keep the memory of my father alive. My dad, Flt Sgt Eric Donald Stanhope, 540957 RAFSC3201. One of the first to take up Monty's challenge to volunteer (silly boy) for services unknown. He had many stories to tell, not of what he did, but of the people he met during his time with the Servicing Commandos. He lost a couple of good friends in Tunisia.( I think mainly from traffic accidents) He never recovered from the effects of war; refused to fly, drank too much, smoked too much, didn't sleep enough and died too young but still a very gentle man.CheersTony
congrtulations to all who took part in the bergathon, in particular the association team and jim, good effort well done to all on the money raised for katherine house. glad to see the ambulance was not required on the day regards pat griffin
Hi all, any of you serving or ex wing guys own a motorbike and fancy a weeks touring the highlands of scotland next year, date still to be arranged, waiting for numbers at the mo, so far there are 4 of us, get intouch if your up for it, we will be camping on a night and as always near a pub.
Still have fond memories of the times spent between 1985-1988 with some of you who were there then.What a great site I found by chance when trying to look up some old acquaintances.Would be great to hear from anyone who was there at that time.Tried many a time to find Bob Tomkins whilst working in Manchester as a Motorway Cop but our paths never crossed.The last time I was on base was the 25th I think, the same fateful day that the Manchester IRA bomb went off.Hard to believe that 21years have passed since I used to 'look forward' to being shipped out to B/brook Mill.RegardsPaul Searle
Hi,I'm researching into the TSW, JHF and SF heli operations in 1991 as part of war studies and possible inclusion into a book, Can anyone provide me with any information about the two TSW teams that deployed into Iraq please?Thanks.John Scott.
ANY INFORMATION ON DAVE ABBOTT WHO WAS BASED AT STAFFORD
"Blast from the past" Great to hear from you all. Put me down for the next reunion, I've missed to many…Many congratulations to the web designers, you've done a great job. All the best to you all, hope to see you soon for a 'pepsi' and chin wag.
Attn all those that want a bit of adventure: I have been approached by Mick Dwyer a former TSW member with information on job vacancies for up to 25 personnel to work on fuels alongside the Americans in Iraq. The company is SKA-ARABIA.COM they are setting up RTR at Basra Airport, The posts are for operators and managers and the salary is very good. If interested please contact Mick Dwyer on 01302822847 and check out the web sitee its very interesting reading. All the best Bob
My Dad joined the RAF in 1943 and was also in Combined OPS during WW2. His name was JOHN AITKEN DOUGLAS from Edinburgh and he would have been 18 when he joined. He didn't tell me much about his wartime experience other than he landed on Omaha Beach and I think he said that it was D-Day plus 1. He was a ground wireless operator by trade. After normandy he met a girl in Bruge,Belgium. Her name was Leanne. Later he went to the Far East and was stationed in Balikpapan in Borneo before the end of the war in Japan. Could anyone tell me what unit he would most likely have belonged to or indeed, does anybody remember my dad? Sadly he died five years ago on 6th June 2005. I would very much appreciate it if anyone has any information.Thanks in advance, Andrew Douglas
Anyone with any news about Fl Lt Kev Gladwin. Hope he is in a good place.