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1 hours ago Topic: Francis O'Connor - HMS Fearless Elizabeth Mackle (Nee Doyle) Posts: 1	Elizabeth Mackle (Nee Doyle) Posts: 1 Topic: Francis O'Connor - HMS Fearless Hi Looking for any information please about Francis O'Connor from Belfast who served on HMS Fearless in the 1960's. Thank you.

11 hours ago Topic: Subscription charge Ramon Deus Posts: 3	Ramon Deus Posts: 3 Topic: Subscription charge I received an Email telling me that my subscription required renewal at the cost o £8.00 odd. I renewed and was charged at the rate of £10.00 more. I am sure their must be an explanation for this magical increase, but am struggling to find it. Maybe you can explain it!

1 days ago Topic: Why are email address blanked out? John Brown Posts: 1	John Brown Posts: 1 Topic: Why are email address blanked out? I received a message, they gave me their email address but it was 'blanked out' I replied and included my email address but it was also 'blanked out'? What is the point of Forces Reunited if you cannot reunite?

14 days ago Topic: RAF Bawdsey Reunion Association Doreen Calver nee Atkinson Posts: 17	Doreen Calver nee Atkinson Posts: 17 Topic: RAF Bawdsey Reunion Association RAF Bawdsey Reunion Association , PGL Bawdsey Manor Ferry Road Bawdsey Woodbridge Suffolk , IP12 3BH

14 days ago Topic: RAF Bawdsey Reunion Association Doreen Calver nee Atkinson Posts: 17	Doreen Calver nee Atkinson Posts: 17 Topic: RAF Bawdsey Reunion Association RAF Bawdsey Reunion Association , PGL Ltd Bawdsey Manor Bawdsey Woodbridge Suffolk , IP12 3BH

14 days ago Topic: how do i delete a profile Guy Walker Posts: 1	Guy Walker Posts: 1 Topic: how do i delete a profile Dominic Hayhoe wrote: Nicholas Gooch wrote: Hi, I've had an account open for a while under my name, Nicholas Gooch but no longer need it. Could you clear it for me please? I was using it to try and contact anyone who new my father, George 'Bob' Gooch, who sadly died earlier this year. Thank you. Done for you. Hi Nicholas, Can you close my account please and not put myself up for any membership renewal. Thank you. Guy.

21 days ago Topic: 45th Entry Caterers KEN DRIVER Posts: 4	KEN DRIVER Posts: 4 Topic: 45th Entry Caterers 45th Entry Caterers, Swindon Central Premier Inn 1 LARCH CLOSE KEMBREY PARK SWINDON, SN2 8AZ

23 days ago Topic: Research for a University Professor Douglas Laing Posts: 1	Douglas Laing Posts: 1 Topic: Research for a University Professor I have been asked to research Combat Medics / Regimental Medical Officers Assistants for a university project. Any information or contacts from those who served in these roles would be greatly appreciated. Includes SAS patrol medics badged or supporting. Likewise similar information fro RN and RAF

23 days ago Topic: Porton Down Veterans Alan Mudge Posts: 63	Alan Mudge Posts: 63 Topic: Porton Down Veterans Hi Ian, I wish you luck, as you say many volunteered. I served in the RAF 1957 - 1980. Often in Station Routine Orders there was an insertion asking for volunteers to go to Porton Down for 'research into the common cold.' It would seem that this was not the case, they were allegedly exposed to nasties such as mustard gas, sarin and tabun, some becoming rather ill afterwards. Many of us were not so naive as to fall for this, but some did because I seem to remember there was some kind of 'reward' an extra weeks leave possibly. Some former personnel did try some time ago to prosecute MoD but I believe insufficient evidence and hearsay meant that they did not succeed. I seem to remember that Wiltshire Police who were handling part of this asked if anyone had kept a copy of SROs with the paragraph asking for volunteers included. But I don't think that there was any response, SROs were not exactly collectable items, many didn't even bother to read them despite those in charge stating it was a hanging offence not to do so. I won't say that you're flogging a dead horse, but the majority of those involved will be a bit long in the tooth by now and not have much interest in joining your association, but I would love to be proven wrong. Following many years of campaigning, the nuclear veterans have at last got their gong, and not to long ago, the same for veterans of the Suez campaign.

23 days ago Topic: Michael Tozer memorial Alan Mudge Posts: 63	Alan Mudge Posts: 63 Topic: Michael Tozer memorial I served with a Mike Tozer in the RAF. We were both RAF apprentices at RAF Halton.

25 days ago Topic: EMAILS....... Paul Elliott Posts: 2	Paul Elliott Posts: 2 Topic: EMAILS....... Is there a section on this site that is dedicated to 33 Squadron and not just specific members?

01/11/2023 Topic: Bosnia Lerner Blu Posts: 2	Lerner Blu Posts: 2 Topic: Bosnia Hi dear Rene! I am trying to find Philip Gallagher who served there with IFOR. Do you happen to know him?

01/11/2023 Topic: bosnia Lerner Blu Posts: 2	Lerner Blu Posts: 2 Topic: bosnia Hi! Sorry for cross posting - I am also trying to find Philip Gallagher who served in Bosnia until 1997. Do you happen to know him? I have been trying to find him for more than two decades.

29/10/2023 Topic: HMS INTREPID L11 Ian Richards Posts: 13	Ian Richards Posts: 13 Topic: HMS INTREPID L11 HMS INTREPID L11 , The Kepples Head The Hard, Portsmouth , PO1 3DT

29/10/2023 Topic: HMS INTREPID L11 Ian Richards Posts: 13	Ian Richards Posts: 13 Topic: HMS INTREPID L11 HMS INTREPID L11 , The Kepples Head The Hard, Portsmouth , PO1 3DT

24/10/2023 Topic: Rhymes off the cuff dennis shrubshall Posts: 1541	dennis shrubshall Posts: 1541 Topic: Rhymes off the cuff Warhorse At the start of W W 1 it seems The Strategy of Warfare had changed No longer was the Horse mounted Cavalry The best defence that could be arranged But the horse was now essential In many a various role For movement of men and equipment But the enemy machine guns took a heavy toll They were used by the Artillery Pulling Guns and Ammunition Moving troops and Ambulances For the injured and men in serious condition The use of Horses was paramount As they countered the weather rain and mud Where motorised and tracked vehicles Were seldom suitable or any good But their losses were heavy Through gunfire and lack of care Fodder was insufficient For all the animals to have enough to share Apart from all heavy horses there were Mules and Donkeys too With heavy packs upon their backs to keep supplies coming through Through lack of food and injuries Many Animals fell and died And the rotting carcases spread disease To the troops who passed by their side Looking back it’s hard to imagine What World War 1 had cost 8 Million Horses Mules and Donkeys And 900,000 Military men’s lives were lost Dennis Shrubshall 27th October 2019

22/10/2023 Topic: Vanishing message posts. Bob Draper Posts: 1827	Bob Draper Posts: 1827 Topic: Vanishing message posts. Colin Cross wrote: I have sent a friend 3 messages which show up when I send but when I return to the page, they are no longer there. This might explain why he has not responded. Why is this happening? HI, go to your mailbox and check on "sent " it will show if it has been sent or not, they should show there and not in a forum page.

21/10/2023 Topic: Vanishing message posts. Colin Cross Posts: 5	Colin Cross Posts: 5 Topic: Vanishing message posts. I have sent a friend 3 messages which show up when I send but when I return to the page, they are no longer there. This might explain why he has not responded. Why is this happening?

20/10/2023 Topic: HMS Hermes Roger Lawrence Posts: 2	Roger Lawrence Posts: 2 Topic: HMS Hermes JIM BUCKLEY wrote: HI JIM BUCKLEY AGAIN DOES ANYONE REMEMBER ME ON THE HAPPY HERMS I WAS ON 68 - 69. I WAS ON VICTORIOUS UNTIL SHE BURNED DOWN THEN GOT SHIPPED OVER TO THE HERMES. REGARDS JIM BUCKLEY. EX GREENIE. Hi Jim, i was on both Victorious and then (due to fire) was temp drafted to (Centaur?) followed by a draft to "Happy H". The fire was, allegedly, caused by an unknown serving crew member (arsonist?) At the time, although a stoker,on joining the Hermes, I was given a blue card job as one of the senior rates mess-men. It was with great sadness that my boss (a CPO) was trapped in his mess and died as a direct result of that fire. R.I.P You may remember that the fire was started on a friday night / saturday morning and most of the crew were on w/end leave....there is an awful lot more i could add...but not on a forum

18/10/2023 Topic: Forces pension Roger Lawrence Posts: 2	Roger Lawrence Posts: 2 Topic: Forces pension Peter Mills wrote: your lucky to have a pension,there is a lot that served and got bugerall. And why do you think that might be Peter??

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