The RAF SCdo and TSW Association Guest Book
171 entries.
My father John William Pigott (but known as Jack) now deceased, was a member of one of the Servicing Commandos. He was in Acklington and i think attached to 19 Squadron. He landed on D +1 and ended up in Lubeck at the end of the war. Is there anywhere i can find which unit he was in and anything else about what happened. He married my mother Laura Pigott (nee Baty) just after the war, she was a Radio Operator and was based at Acklington.
Following on from comments made at the last AGM I would love to hear from any ex-TSF, Wildenrath members, particularly Mike Barcroft, though I hear he lives out in the Caribean (not Belize!!) these days. Wonder if Nigel Tonge, TP and Brum Brum remember me?
Hi to everyone who remembers Teams 3, 6 & 18 etc i.e. the early 70s? Sorry to have missed this year’s reunion so as soon as date is set for next years I will make sure hols etc do not get in the way. Chris “Brum Brum” Mallett, Tony “TP” Powell & I have been trying to coax the rest of our clan to make a better effort next year so give me a call on n.tonge@ntlworld.com if you were of the early era. Look forward to hearing from a few of you soon.
GOOD LUCK FOR THE FUTURE HOPE TO CATCH UP WITH YOU SOMETIME CHEERS MIKE
Just saying hellow to all those Servicing Commandos.My father was Ron Jones born Feb 11 1918. He served with 3202SC in North Africa, Sicily and Italy.He was red-haired, from Newport, Mon and was married to Bridie.He has told me a few stories. Once he was dropped off to guard a downed Hurricane in the North African desert, give his .303 and a few bullets.After a l-o-n-g while he realised (guessed) that he'd been forgotten, so deserted the Hurricane and walked five miles back to camp, expecting to be charged, possibly with LMF. But the Sarge HAD forgotten he was out there! He might still be there…He told me of the time 3202 were briefly over-run by counter-attacking Germansand he told me of a time when he and a few mates founf a cellar with barrels of wine… they got very badly drunk and were seriously ill, one of the men hospitalised, all ended up on a chargeIf anyone from 3202 reads this I would love to speak with themmy email is rvjones@btclick.com and my phone is 01635-34317Best WishesRon Jones (junior)
Just wanted to remember my brother, George Lock, who was a member of SC 3209. He died on Sep 10, 2007 in Bournemouth.
I would like to thank TSW and the SCTSW association for what was a "FANTASTIC WEEKEND" enjoyed every second, great to catch up with some of the lad's and hear were they have been and what there up to. see you all next year keep in touch…ps chris has gone into training so he lasts a bit longer next year…..ha ha
with regards to the TSW family day and association reunion, I would just like to thank everyone for making the whole experience absolutely fantastic. After being away from the fold for over 23 years, within a short time of making old aquaintances, it was like I'd never been away (although there had been some serious hair loss for certain members). The crux is I would like to wholeheartedly recommend and encourage all past members to seriously consider making the effort to at the very least attend next years event … spread the word! … and Prids, don't forget to give me a bell when you're in town, beer's in the fridge!
My father was a servicing commando and spent some if the war in Lille.His name was Fred Barnes, does anyone remember him.I have applied for his service records, but one month on am still waiting, any ideas.Thanks
cracking site, good luck to bob and shirly, looking forward to seeing all the old faces on the 30th, best regards taff T
Just like to wish everyone the best and hope to hear from you all soon, would appreciate any old photo's.P.S. Jesus Bob what happened to your hair, it wasn't the work you did on Training.
wondering if any one had any details regarding the times for the meal on the evening of the 30th and if possible what,s on the menu . look forward to seeing the old faces their regards pat griffin
very best wishes to bob and shirly, breathtaking tour time for bob.good luck to all serving and past served persons known and unknown to myself.regardsjohn guiney
hi every one, just quick note. if anyone is going to reunion in may and i pass near you (A38,M5,M6)… and you would like to share (i have a 7 seat car) let me know. going up sat am to return sunday am (ish). see you all soon …… and CHRIS its your round……
My father recently passed away aged 88 . I belive he was an RAF Servicing commando . I found his pay book and know he served in North africa and he was a LAC .How might I find out more ??His name was Richard John Jury Thanks In anticpation
My father served with the raf servicing commandos during ww2he went over to normandy and then on to BurmaId love to hear from any one who may have know himHis name is Patrick PorterUnfortunately he has passed away and i cannot recall his unit RegardsJane Samson
All the belated best for 2009, hope to meet up at the reunion, special mention for all our friends on ops far and away, return soon. Bart n Jo
Just got onto the new website, my congratulations to the webmaster. Would like to add my congratulations to Bob McBey for not only his award but the time he has spent serving his country. We had a few run ins me and him in my early days on the wing, but it wasn't long before we became firm friends. I hope to attend this years reunion as I've missed the last two. Hope to catch up with old friends and possible make some new ones.Best RegardsRon
The Association AGM and presumably the TSW Families day at Beacon Barracks (RAF Stafford) are due on Saturday 30th May 2009, I believe. We've had a great time the previous few years and its like walking into a time warp, getting together with old mates and colleagues, having a beer, a laugh and boring the arse off each other with war stories which sound even better when you embellish them….. Life is pretty short, so get yourselves down there to Stafford and let your old friends and colleagues know about it. The more the merrier! See you there.
Congratulations to Bob McBey on his award of a Chief of Air Staff Commendation in the Queen's New Years Honour List 2009. Get in there, boy!Best regards,Scotty J
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all, lets get together at the gathering
Every Good Wish to all Members for 2009 from your Committee. Last edited by RAF SCdo & TSW Association at Sunday 28th of December 2008, 5:51 pm, GMT
A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL
happy christmas to all past and present members
Happy Christmas to one and all. It is nice to see where T.s.w. has deleloped to since 1970 .
Just want to wish bob mc bey a long and happy retirment,also to wish everyone here and abroad a merry and safe xmas, and a happy new year. pat griffin
best wishes for the festive season to all our personnel and especially those deployed, to all our association members and families have a great christmas and a prosperous new year
A very merry christmas and happy new year to all past and present members of TSW. See you at the next reunion in 2009All the BestViv Rees
Great site, as someone else said, the memories come flooding back, especially for the "wrinklies" who are still around. Proud as always to be an ex-Tiswas member, my regards to all past and present.
Calling Cam McDonald – where are you?! If anyone has contact with Association member Cam McDonald, please ask him to get in touch with me at the e-mail address above. Many thanks.
hi just looking at the new web site looking great and hope to see all the old faces in 2009
The new website still seems to be going well. Just one sad note to those that new him Ted Banthorpe ex cpl,one of the original members of the wing passed away earlier on this year. sorry to add this sad news to the guest book.
Just wanted to say "thanks and well done" for the new look web site. Seeing so many names from my days on the Wing, both in the members list and contributing to the guest book raised a smile and brought memories flooding back – especially messrs Baillie and McGinlay, and Alan Matthews "fuel" sampling in the French Camp at Al Jubail!Neil
Guys (and Gals!), firstly, best wishes and thoughts to those serving at home and abroad, keep your heads down and have a safe tour. In addition, thoughts and best wishes those affected by those no longer with us. Each time, I am reminded how lucky I am and to make the best of things as they are.Okay, as for me, still in the county town and busy with the ongoing challanges of being a Copper in a mid-size town. Also writing a few `memories` down for Jim Coleman who is putting together a book (?). nothing embarrassing there then eh?………..Giving up work in March `09 to go travelling in an old `van with er indoors. cannot wait. best wishes. Buz.P.S. The site is excellent, well done.
Nice to see us up and running with a website fellas, Shame Wikipedia hasn't noitced us. Its fab seeing the list of guys I had the pleasure of working with from 1992 – 1994 hope your all well and enjoying life. (Scouse Hafford)
FANTASTIC WEBSITE WELL DONE PROUD TO BE A MEMBER BEST WISHES TO ALL PAST AND PRESENT
great web site hello to any one that remembers me great to keep in touch with old wing members Keep up the exelant work ladsyou are doing us old ones proud.
Just received the email with regards to the new re-vamped site, great stuff, nice to be able to find friends from the past on it, keep up the good work, Stu.
Well done Tim. Obviously not very busy (lol). About time the "Wing" got into the 21st Century. Regards from BAES.
A jolly good website. Many thanks for all the hard work that has gone into it.Best wishes to all,David