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Cummerbunds for sale.
Richie Harker (RN crewman now on Merlin at Benson) has cummerbands for sale, most Colours available with Aircrewmans crest (or any other designs or logos) on front. If interested, please contact Richie Harker direct: coast_coast@hotmail.co.uk or contact the ACA Secretary for Richie's mobile No
Congratulations and well done
Lt Bungi Williams RN (previously LACMN on 771 and ACA Culdrose Rep) has passed out from Dartmouth, attended by HM The Queen. Not only has he passed out of Dartmouth he was also officially given the Billy Deacon award for his cave rescue last year.
ACA 2008 4th & 5th APRIL 2008
Photos of the ACA 2008 AGM weekend in Plymouth are now available to view.
ACA polo shirts for sale
Smart New Polo shirts with wings are now available click here to view
Pewter Model of a Wessex 5
About us
Although not always known as Aircrewmen, we have been around for longer than many realise.
During the second World War the first generation were called 'Telegraphist Air Gunners' (TAG's). They flew in the rear seats of Fairey Swordfish and other similar aircraft performing the navigation, communication and air-gunner roles, and took part in all the major Fleet Air Arm skirmishes during WW2.
Soon
after the war, the helicopter hovered onto the scene, and as the versatility
of this new aircraft became apparent, so men from the various branches were
'loaned' to become Rating Aircrew, and carry out the wide variety of tasks
that the role demanded.
During this period TAG's and Aircrewmen, and more recently Women, have served with distinction, many of who's service has been recognised with numerous decorations for gallantry and distinguished service.
Membership
Membership is open to all Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm Serving, and ex Rating Aircrew, Telegraphist Air Gunner's (TAG'S)
Request fron Denis
I am arranging a reunion of any aircrew who served on SAR at Brawdy, I have contacts of most of the guys who were there in my time and they are coming when I finalise the date, later this year.
Second, I have been asked by an ex Sea Vixen pilot to find the names of the
crew of the Planeguard heli that was hit by the Hermes on 23/01/1967, I think
the diver was Jamie Bauld (I have emailed him)
He is putting a roll of Honour on the Sea Vixen website www.seavixen.org
Best wishes & Kind regards
Denis Woodhams
Oversley Grange Farm
Alcester
Warwickshire
B49 6PH
+44(0)1789 763347
+44(0)7855 760331
Cenotaph Parade
SUNDAY 11th NOVEMBER 2007
Request for information for a book
From Brian Skinner
Hello all Aircrewmen.
I am in the process of compiling a book of personal reminiscences of aircrew
during the Brunei Rebellion and Indonesian Confrontation 1962-66. I was a
pilot on
845 Squadron from 1962 to 1964 and would like to contact any Aircrewmen from
that time either by email or snail mail.
My address is:
11 Waters Edge, Wansford, Peterborough PE8 6LH
Many Thanks.
Brian Skinner
b_g_s@msn.com
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