Association Newsletters: Summary Listing
An archive comprising the complete set of the 550 Squadron and North Killingholme Association Newsletters is now available as listed below.
It is not possible to provide a direct link to all of the newsletters at this time. However summary details about newsletters has been posted up (still working through the list and updating information), and in some cases the details of key articles have been summarised. Where possible direct links to copies of the articles will be provided.
Newsletters
The newsletters are presented most recent first to allow for quicker update on the latest Association activities.
Issue 51 (February 2012)
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2012 |
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Introduction |
Special "extra" newsletter |
Special issue with details of the Bomber Command Association Memorial unveiling on 28 June 2012. Key details about plans for the unveiling and contact details for those interested in taking part. |
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Bomber Command Association Memorial |
BCA Memorial Unveiling, Green Park. London Thurs 28 June 2012 |
The date is confirmed and a few essential details are now known. Dedication and unveiling will start at noon and last ca. one hour. Priority for a) members of BCA, b) close relatives of BC personnel who died in WWII c) other members of BCA. Details about the laying of wreaths, etc. Reunion event on evening of Wednesday 27 June.
See link for more info. |
/pages/bca-memorial-unveiling-june-2012.php
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Bomber Command Association Memorial |
"BCA Memorial Co-ordination Team" contact details |
The Memorial Team, Bomber Command Association , RAF Museum, Grahame Park Way, Hendon, London NW9 5LL.
Tel. 020 8358 4841
email: Bomber.Command.Memorial@rafmuseum.org
See link for more info. |
/pages/bca-memorial-unveiling-june-2012.php
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Bomber Command Association Memorial |
Dedication and Unveiling Form |
Form for dedication and unveiling (PDF format). If you wish to attend then print off,and either post or email in on completion to the address as detailed on the form.
See link for more info. |
/documents/public/BCAMemorial/BCA-Memorial-Unveiling-2012.pdf
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Westerlo 2012 |
Westerlo, Belgium, 18-20 May 2012 |
Details for the Commemoration weekend for the Hinde crew. Full schedule details.
Further details to follow in April Newsletter.
See link for more info. |
/pages/westerlo-may-2012.txt
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Annual Reunion 2012 |
North Killingholme, 29-30 June 2012 |
Details of the weekend including initial schedule details.
Further details to follow in April Newsletter.
See link for more info. |
/pages/reunion-weekend-accommodation-july-2012.php
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Armistice Sunday 2012 |
Armistice Sunday 11 November 2012 |
Put the date in your diary. Further details to follow in later Newsletters. |
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New Members |
New Members since the last newsletter |
Names and contact details |
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Sad News |
Members who have died since the last newsletter. |
R J (Dicky) Lloyd
R P (Bob) Stone
Lost contact with Ron Vietheer (RAAF) |
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Change of Address |
Members change of address details |
Names and contact details. |
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Goodies |
Ties, Badges, pens etc. |
Details about 550 items for sale. |
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Airfield Constructions |
Airfield Constructions in the UK in WW II |
Details the massive airfield construction programme between 1939 and 1944. Facts and figures. |
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Airfield Constructions |
Development of the Airfield in NK |
Details about the airfield construction at NK. The first operation was flown from NK on the night of 14/15 January 1944, but the all facilities at the airfield were not fully operational until May. |
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Boot scrapper |
Can you help identify a boot scrapper? |
Details about a boot scrapper dug up at one of the domestic sites on the NK airfield. Marked "Phantom 25-1-44" and seven sets of initials. BB, JK,JJ, HC, OHK, EJ, CAR. Can anyone throw any light or consult log books to see if the "Phantom" did a training flight on 25/1/44. |
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Jack Allen |
Memorabilia |
Jack Allen F/Eng with F/O Sidwell died a year ago and his daughter presented all his RAF memorbilia to the Assocation. A few items identified with 550 went into the Museum. The remainder of general RAF interest were sent to auction and raised £326. Judy, his daughter, was happy for this amount to pass to 550 Association funds. Thank you, Judy. |
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Catherine McIntosh |
Parachute jump |
Last autumn Catherine, daughter of Jock Shaw DFC* (pilot), volunteered for a sponsored tandem parachute jump to raise funds for the British Legion. She was successful on all counts and raised £1222 for the Legion. Well done, Catherine. |
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Shortest and Longest Tours |
Shortest and Longest Tours on 550 Squadron |
The shortest tour was probably flown by P/O N D Holdsworth and crew who did their first op on 2 June 44 and their last op on 10 August. So they did 30 ops in 2 months and one week. 25 of their ops were to French targets and 5 ops took them over Germany. (13 by day and 17 by night).
The longest tour was probably flown by a navigator W/O D M Stephen RCAF. |
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Bomber Command DVD |
"Into the Wind" - Capturing the life and wartime experiences of Bomber Command |
Electric Egg Ltd, Sparkshouse Studios, Ropewalk Lincoln, Lincs. LN8 7DQ Tel. 01522 837273
Features interviews with a dozen or more ex-Bomber Command air-crews. Shots of Lancasters flying and interiors showing crew stations, plus briefings probably lifted from older films. Features a 22 minute documentary looking at New Zealanders in Bomber Command.
The DVD costs £14.99 but quoting 550 Squadron should reduce this to £12.99. |
http://www.electricegg.co.uk/
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Issue 50 (October 2011)
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October |
2011 |
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Introduction |
Milestones reached |
The Association was founded in 1991, so we are in our 20th year. This is the 50th Newsletter. 2012 will see our 20th Annual Reunion Meeting. |
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Waning powers |
Original Association members |
Age and illness continue to take their toll with the founding Association members. |
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Young Bloods |
New generation taking increasing role in activities |
The new younger generation, the families of original Squadron Members, are playing a bigger role in the organisation of events, etc. |
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Armistice Services |
Armistice Services North Killingholme, 13 Nov 2011 |
The details of arrangements for the Remembrance Sunday Services and contact information are listed. See the web-link in the next cell for details. |
/documents/public/newsletters/2011/RemembranceWeekendProgramme2011.pdf
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Westerlo Memorial |
Westerlo, Belguim Ceremonies 19/20 May 2012 |
The details of events taking place in 2012 in Westerlo marking the loss of F/Sgt Hinde and crew. |
/pages/550-sqdn-westerlo-commemorations.php
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Unveiling - Bomber Command Memorial |
Unveiling provisionally scheduled for 28 June 2012 |
The provisional date is set - final approval is awaited (Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Games are all impacting the possible dates). As details emerge and the date is confirmed a special newsletter will be circulated (and the information updated online). |
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Annual Reunion 2012 |
Reunion, North Killingholme 29/20 June 2012 |
The provisional information about this event. Arrive Friday 29 June 2012 afternoon/evening for the formal reunion dinner in the Ashbourne Hotel. Dinner at 08:30 PM. Saturday 30 June the main events, including the Lancaster flypast. Some rooms can be booked for the Saturday evening if required. |
/pages/reunion-weekend-accommodation-july-2012.php
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Rebecq, Belguim |
Unveiling of the Rebecq memorial |
The Association was represented by George and Ruth Turner and Don and Val Kentish at the unveiling ceremony of the memorial to P/O Purney and crew and Rebecq villagers who died as the result of the loss of the 550 Sqdn Lancaster 27/28 May 1944. |
/documents/public/Rebecq-Memorial-Project/index.php
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Report on the Annual Reunion 2011 |
North Killingholme 1/2 July 2012 |
Our best ever reunion for several reasons. It was our first in the Ashbourne Hotel which provided excellent facilities. It was superbly organised by the "Young Bloods" mentioned above. Finally we had a large contingent (22) overseas visitors. A total of 82 people attended the dinner on Saturday night. |
/pages/550-sqdn-reunion-2011.php
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North Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Trail |
Proposal by North Lincolnshire Council |
To help promote tourism in North Lincolnshire a number of the wartime airfields, including NK, have been included in the trail. |
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New Members |
A warm welcome to new members |
Contact details for five new members of the Association. |
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Sad News |
Association members who have died since the last newsletter |
Three members have died since the issuing of the last newsletter. |
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Association Pens |
550 Sqdn Association Pens |
1 pen - £2.50, 2 pens - £4.50, 3 pens - £6.50. Cheques made payable to "550 Squadron Association". Contact Mike Leeman for details. |
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Annual Subscriptions |
Were due on 1 July 2011 |
Contact Mike Leeman for details. |
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550 Museum |
New additions |
RAF memorabilia from the family of F/Eng Jack Allen of F/O Sidwell crew. |
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Bomber Command attacks in France |
In particular on the Marshalling Yards |
Details about the operations against railway marshalling yards in France and the strategy of directing attention away from the real site of the proposed D-Day landings. |
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Issue 49 (May 2011)
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| 49 |
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2011 |
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Annual Reunion |
Arrangements for the reunion on Saturday 2 July |
Provisional timing for the Lancaster flypast for July 2; remainder of arrangements are built around the timing of the flypast. |
/php-library/popup.php?textFile=MEMO2011
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Ashbourne Hotel |
Ashbourne Hotel and Reunion Weekend 1-3 July 2011 |
Arrangements for using the Ashbourne Hotel as centre for activities in North Killinghome. Hotel contact details. |
/pages/reunion-weekend-accommodation-july-2011.php
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Ashbourne Hotel |
Ashbourne Hotel and travel arrangements |
Summary hotel details and travel information. |
/documents/public/newsletters/2011/Ashbourne+TravelArrangements-May2011.pdf
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Ashbourne Hotel |
Hotel rooms |
Room booking details and rates, etc. |
/php-library/popup.php?textFile=REUN2011
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Ashbourne Hotel |
Friday evening dinner |
Arrangements (informal seating), costs and menus. |
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Ashbourne Hotel |
Saturday evening dinner |
Arrangements (formal seating plan), costs and menus. |
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Ashbourne Hotel |
Car parking and travel |
Details for parking, and also general travel information including taxi contact information for those attending by train. |
/documents/public/newsletters/2011/Ashbourne+TravelArrangements-May2011.pdf
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BBMF at Conningsby |
Visit opportunity |
Information about the opportunity to visit Conningsby on Fri 1st July or Mon 4th July. Contact Arthur Punchard if interested. |
/pages/BBMF2011-aircrew-special-offer-reunion-weekend-july-2011.php
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Armistice Service |
Sunday 13 November 2011 |
Put the date in your diary - more details will be issued nearer the time. |
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Badges, ties |
Available to purchase |
A small supply of ties and lapel badges are available to purchase; details in the newsletter online. |
/php-library/mysql-utils/forms/merchandise-enquiry-form.php
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Membership |
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No new members or reported deaths since the March newsletter. |
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Bomber Command Memorial |
Latest information |
Two weeks ago the Foundation Stone was laid in Green Park, London. The unveiling is scheduled for May 2010. |
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Rebecq Memorial |
Memorial unveiled 7 May 2011 |
The Association was represented at the ceremony by George and Ruth Turner and Don and Val Kentish. Those taking part included British Ambassador, a Canandian representative, the Royal British Legion and Belgium military and civil authorities. |
/documents/public/Rebecq-Memorial-Project/index.php
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The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Forture |
Attack by night-fighter |
An account of the effect of night fighter attack from below on one 550 Lancaster NE164, BQ-Q flown by F/O H Jones. |
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Acknowledgements |
Thanks to helpers |
Mike Leemen, George Turner and Don Kentish keeping things ticking over in North Killingholme. |
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Booking form |
Reunion booking form and menus |
Booking form for Amethyst lunch on Sat 2 July, Annual Subscriptions, Ashbourne Hotel dinner requirements (menu and selection details for Fiday and Saturday meals), any dietary requirements, seating preferences. Please return forms by 18 June latest. |
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Issue 48 (March 2011)
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2011 |
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Annual Reunion |
Arrangements for the reunion on Saturday 2 July |
Initial formal approval for the Lancaster flypast for July 2; remainder of arrangemente are built around the timing of the flypast. |
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Ashbourne Hotel |
Ashbourne Hotel and Reunion Weekend 1-3 July 2011 |
Arrangements including using the Ashbourne Hotel for the first time as centre for activities in North Killinghome. Room rate details, etc. |
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Armistice Services |
Armistice Services Sunday 3 November 2011 |
Initial arrangements for the services in NK this year. |
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Bomber Command Memorial |
Bomber Command Memorial unveiling, Green Park, May 2012 |
Special mention of this unveiling now planned for May 2012. |
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Canadian Co-ordinator |
New incumbant |
Susan Kahro, who volunteered a year ago to take over this role can no longer do so due to family illness. So Robert Taerum in Calgary takes on the job of co-ordinating Canadian members. |
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New members |
New members since last newsletter |
Daughters of F/L Jock Shaw, niece of Jack Marshall Cantor. |
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Sad news |
Members who died since last newsletter |
Sgt Les Allington (P), F/Sgt Harold Barton(A/G). |
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Brian Sibree |
Brian Sibree - 550 Navigator |
Second World War Experience Centre, Walton, Wetherby. 01937 541 274. Journal No. 22 published autumn/winter 2010 devoted to the Lancaster Bomber. The navigator article was written by F/O Sibree (of F/L Les Wareham crew). Photos of the crew, bombing-up procedures, etc. £5.95 in bookshops. |
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Douai Raid |
Douai Road of 11 Aug 1944 |
Details about the attack on the Douai Marshalling Yards with 120 Lancasters and 550 Squadron leading the No. 1 Group bombers. |
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O.A. Hardy |
O.A. Hardy - the bravest and luckiest Air Gunner |
The career of O.A. Hardy pieced together with the help of his son L.O. Hardy. Joined 550 Squadron June 44 as the R/AG in the crew of F/Lt B.J. Redmond after a period with 264 Squadron, and some adventures along the way. See article for details. |
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The Grim Reaper |
The Grim Reaper showed no respect |
Details of crews lost on their first (Prangley, Collier, Woodger and Craig crews) or second (Cooper, Bryson, Hunter and Siddall crews) live ops. |
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A Tribute |
A Tribute to Air-Gunners |
The lonely life of the air-gunner, lodged in turrets some distance from the other five crew memebers and dependent on the intercom for contact. |
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550 Squadron merchandise |
Ties,lapel badges,brooches |
Details of stocks remaining: contact Sam Lipfriend. |
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Rebecq Memorial |
Memorial unveiling 7 May 2011 |
Call of assistance: representation at the ceremony to be held in Rebecq, 25km SW of Brussels to the crew and local civilians lost as the result of the crash of 550 Lancaster JA712/BQ-H. |
/documents/public/Rebecq-Memorial-Project/index.php
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Issue 47 (October 2010)
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2010 |
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Annual Reunion July 2010 |
Report on events |
Only 6 wartime aircrew were in attendance: Ken Brotherhood, George Bulman, Harry Evans, Roy Harris (travelled from USA with his son Paul) Sam Lipfriend and Jack Harris. A sign of the times. Sadly no ground crew could attend, but we were pleased to see Marjorie Grey a station M/T driver. But the church was full confirming that our Association has become an Extended Family. |
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Annual Reunion July 2010 |
Warm welcomes |
To: John Arnold from Australia son of W/Op in Dave Summons crew, and who looks after our Australian member (also with Brian Troath, and Prof. Bruce Scates). Prof. Ole Seberg from Denmark who tends F/Sgt Battersby grave (lost Stettin raid Aug 1944). Gordon and Karen Bell (Gordon son of W/C Brian Bell shot down Feb 1945 and POW). Catherine Macintosh, daughter of F/L Jock Shaw DFC*. Peter and Sally Coulter (Sally daugher of F/L James Cassidy DFC*, navigator with S/L Caldow crew). Jim Cameron son of Les Cameron DFC. Judith Appleby grand-daughter of Sgt. Shilcock F/Eng with McCarty crew (all killed Gelsenkirchen raid Nov 1944). Sarah Craddock niece of Bill Swann. |
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Annual Reunion July 2010 |
Saturday dinner |
At Hull University attended by 44 people. |
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Switch from Hull University |
Switch from Hull University to Ashbourne Hotel |
The first reunion was held in Hendon RAF museum June 1992, so 2011 with be our 20th. We started in North Killinghome in 1993 and were accommodated at Hull University where the Saturday evening dinner takes place. The University has always looked after us well. Things have changed and we have got older and the journey is no longer easy as it once was. From 2011 onwards we are not going to use Hull University but are concentrating out accommodation and meal arrangements at the Ashbourne hotel in North Killingholme. We will continue to lunch at tge Amethyst Hotel, East Halton. |
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Armistice Sunday 2010 |
Armistice Sunday 14 November 2010 |
Programme and detailed schedule of events. |
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Annual Reunion 2011 |
Annual Reunion Notth Killingholme 2 July 2011 |
Notice for first details about the reunions now centered around the Ashbourne Hotel North Killingholme. Don Kentish has volunteered to organise the reunions and a newsletter will be circulated in late May giving the details. |
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Tributes |
Tributes to 550 Squadron Aircrew |
Details about three tributes to former 550 Squadron aircrew. Kirby, John Piper, RG Johns |
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Issue 46 (May 2010)
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| 46 |
May |
2010 |
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New Belguim Memorial to 550 Sqdn Crew |
Details about the Rebecq Memorial Project |
RAF 550 Squadron Lancaster JA712/BQ-H was shot down by a German night-fighter during the night of 27/28 May 1944. |
/documents/public/Rebecq-Memorial-Project/index.php
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Issue 45 (Jan/Feb 2010)
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Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
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| 45 |
Jan/Feb |
2010 |
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Issue 44 (October 2009)
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| 44 |
October |
2009 |
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Armistice Services |
Programme |
Detailed programme events through the day. |
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Services at Westerlo |
Programme |
Provisional details, full details to be circulated in April. |
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Annual reunion |
Provisional details |
Provisional details of the weekend events. Full details to be circulated later. |
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July 2009 Reunion Report |
Reunion report |
Full report on all the key points from the reuion weekend. Involvement of Humberside Police with HGV driver. |
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Bomber Command Memorial |
AGM discussion on Bomber Command Memorial |
Discussion about the contrtibution the Assocaition should make to help finance the memorial. |
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550 Squadron Museum |
Progress in establishing museum |
Report on the progress made in setting up a small museum in the village hall. |
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Appeal for information |
Information for History of 550 Squadron |
Appeal for information to Sandra Mason who is putting together a History of 550 Squadron. Memoirs, of life on the squadron, etc etc. |
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Pforzheim Raid |
Pforzheim Raid and it's consequences |
Details about the raid and the aftermath. |
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RAF Sports Lottery |
RAF Sports Lottery: Registered charity |
Details about this charity set up to provide income for RAF Sports Associations. Weekly draws, and prizes. Details of where to buy tickets. |
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Issue 43 (May 2009)
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| 43 |
May |
2009 |
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Issue 42 (Jan/Feb 2009)
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| 42 |
Jan/Feb |
2009 |
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Issue 41 (October 2008)
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| 41 |
October |
2008 |
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Issue 40 (May 2008)
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| 40 |
May |
2008 |
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Issue 39 (January 2008)
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| 39 |
January |
2008 |
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Issue 38 (October 2007)
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| 38 |
October |
2007 |
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Issue 37 (May 2007)
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| 37 |
May |
2007 |
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Issue 36 (February 2007)
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| 36 |
February |
2007 |
Special extra newletter to give details of events at RAF Coningsby 27 April 2007 |
Not available online
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Phantom of the Ruhr Unveiling |
Unveiling of the BBMF Lancaster at RAF Coningsby |
Details of the unveiling events at RAF Coningsby for the Phanton of the Ruhr. Major event covered by the media. 550 Sqdn members invited for this one of their ton-up Lancs. Two Spitfires also being unveiled in new colours. |
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2007 Annual reunion |
Saturday 21 July 2007 |
BBMF Lancaster on the ground for a group photo. |
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Association Website |
Web-site had gone off-line |
Call for volunteers to help. |
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550 Sqdn last Raid |
Berchtesgaden 25 April 1945 |
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BQ-B |
The Phantom of the Ruhr |
Two page article detailing the history of EE139/BQ-B. |
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Issue 35 (November 2006)
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Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
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| 35 |
November |
2006 |
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Issue 34 (May 2006)
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| 34 |
May |
2006 |
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Issue 33 (October 2005)
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| 33 |
October |
2005 |
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Issue 32 (May 2005)
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| 32 |
May |
2005 |
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Issue 31 (October 2004)
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| 31 |
October |
2004 |
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Issue 30 (June 2004)
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| 30 |
June |
2004 |
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Issue 29 (April 2004)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
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Year |
Notes |
URL |
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Description |
Details |
URL |
| 29 |
April |
2004 |
- |
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Issue 28 (December 2003)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
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| 28 |
December |
2003 |
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Issue 27 (October 2003)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
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| 27 |
October |
2003 |
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Issue 26 (May 2003)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
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Year |
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| 26 |
May |
2003 |
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Issue 25 (October 2002)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
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Title |
Description |
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URL |
| 25 |
October |
2002 |
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Issue 24 (May 2002)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
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| 24 |
May |
2002 |
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Issue 23 (November 2001)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
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URL |
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Description |
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URL |
| 23 |
November |
2001 |
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Issue 22 (June 2001)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
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Year |
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Description |
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URL |
| 22 |
June |
2001 |
- |
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Issue 21 (November 2000)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
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Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 21 |
November |
2000 |
- |
Not available online
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Issue 20 (May 2000)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
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Year |
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URL |
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Description |
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URL |
| 20 |
May |
2000 |
- |
Not available online
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Issue 19 (November 1999)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 19 |
November |
1999 |
- |
Not available online
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Issue 18 (May 1999)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
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Year |
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URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 18 |
May |
1999 |
- |
Not available online
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Issue 17 (December 1998)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 17 |
December |
1998 |
- |
Not available online
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Issue 16 (May 1998)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 16 |
May |
1998 |
- |
Not available online
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Issue 15 (December 1997)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 15 |
December |
1997 |
- |
Not available online
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Issue 14 (May 1997)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 14 |
May |
1997 |
- |
Not available online
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Issue 13 (February 1997)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 13 |
February |
1997 |
- |
Not available online
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Issue 12 ( -)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 12 |
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- |
Due to mis-numbering there was no number 12 (a fact noted in issue 13!) |
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Issue 11 (September 1996)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 11 |
September |
1996 |
- |
Not available online
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Issue 10 (June 1996)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 10 |
June |
1996 |
- |
Not available online
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Issue 9 (June 1996)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 9 |
June |
1996 |
- |
Not available online
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Sad News |
Death of Frank Pritchard |
Frank Pritchard RAAF was an air-gunner with Peter Sarll's crew and one of the founding members of the Association. |
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Church Window |
Information on progress on a memorial window in the North Killingholme Church |
Details of the design and the finances presented. |
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Crew Photographs |
Photographic windfall |
Details of a collection of ca. 100 photos received. |
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Issue 8 (January 1996)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 8 |
January |
1996 |
1996 Reunion arrangements. |
Not available online
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550 Sqdn Pen |
50th Anniversary Pen |
Pen available from Sam Lipfriend. |
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Church Window |
Progress regarding 550 Sqdn Memorial window |
Information on progress regarding installation of a memorial window in North Killingholme Church.
Local vicar in support.
Finances discussed, plans moving forward. |
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550 Sqdn Plate |
Commemoration plate showing BQ-F airborne. |
BQ-F airborne over andother BQ aircraft on the ground being serviced at dispersal no. 23. |
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Squadron History |
Work still in progress |
ETA now end 1996. |
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Battle under the Moon |
Mailly-le-Camp raid |
This raid of 3/4 May 1944 has a special place in Bomber Command history: 42 out of 346 Lancasters were lost, including one 550 lost and one damaged beyond repair. |
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Log Books |
Note about Bomber Command log books |
Details about a call by the RAF Museum for submission of log books to get them recorded.
The value of these also discussed. |
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Issue 7 (May 1995)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 7 |
May |
1995 |
1995 Reunion arrangements. |
Not available online
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NK Church - Possible Permanent Memorial |
Plans to install a permanent memorial in the NK village church |
Outline plans described.
Engraved glass vs. stained glass window considerations. |
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Squadron History |
Plans to record squadron history |
Squadron history being put together by Jack Harris with the aim of publishing spring/summer 1996. |
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Australia Visit |
Details of visit to Australian by Jack Harris |
Describes reunions with many 550 Squadron colleagues in various locations throughout Australia. |
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Issue 6 (December 1994)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 6 |
December |
1994 |
- |
Not available online
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The Valour and the Horror Film |
Canadian Film, shown on Channel 4, 7th August |
Note about the protests and letters generated as a result of the film |
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Bomber Command Assocation Film |
Triggered by report above |
Association donation of towards making of the the Bomber Command Assocation Film. |
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Flashback to Christmas 1944 |
Memories of December 1994 at NK Airfield |
Memories of a month of thick fogs and hosptiality at USAF Base at Wendling. |
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NK Church - Possible Permanent Memorial |
First mention of plans for a permanent memorial |
Outline plans to be drawn up, investigations and presentation to the membership at next AGM. |
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Achievements of Bomber Command |
Analysis of the Strategic Bomber Offensive |
Effort and Cost figures.
Figures of aircraft involved etc in the Allied Combined Strategic Air Offensive.
ca. 8 page analysis of the Bomber Command campaign. |
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Issue 5 (May 1994)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 5 |
May |
1994 |
- |
Not available online
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Sad news |
Report of the death of Wing Cmdr Nicholas |
Sudden death of Wing Cmdr Peter Nicholas DFC, recently elected President of the Association. |
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Issue 4 (December 1993)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 4 |
December |
1993 |
- |
Not available online
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1994 Diary |
Diary Dates for 1994 |
Assocation Photograph with Lancaster in April.
Reunion in July. |
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Video |
Video of 1993 reunion |
A video, of one hour duration, of the service in the church and at the Memorial Stone. |
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Assocation Photograph |
Assocation Photograph Coningsby, 5 April 1994 |
One hour duration, of the service in the church and at the Memorial Stone. |
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Mailly-le-Camp Commemoration |
Commemoration on 3/4 May 1994 |
Details about the raid and the 550 Sqdn Lancs lost/damaged. |
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Memorial Service, Nuremburg Raid |
Memorial Service on 30 March 1994 |
Held at Runneymede RAF Memorial. Arrangment details. Roll of Honour. List of Decorations |
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Reunion and AGM Reports |
The 1993 Reunion and AGM reports |
Including agenda items and finances. Election of Peter Nicholas 'A' Flight Commander as President of the Association. |
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Issue 3 (June 1993)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 3 |
June |
1993 |
- |
Not available online
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1993 Reunion |
Detailed arrangements for the reunion |
Hull University, local pubs, weekend programme, other details, member deaths, new members, special requests (for RAF museum). |
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Issue 2 (December 1992)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 2 |
December |
1992 |
Actual first newsletter!!
1993 reunion details. |
Not available online
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Sad News |
Report of the death of Wing Cmdr Bennett |
Wing Cmdr JJ (Jimmy) Bennett was the first 550 Squadron CO.
He was also the first President of the Association. |
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Other deaths reported |
Association members |
Various, including Bob Todd (W/Op to Peter Nicholas), perhaps better known as the straight man to Benny Hill on TV. |
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Issue 1 (- 1992)
| Newsletter |
Articles, Reports, Anecdotes |
Number |
Month |
Year |
Notes |
URL |
Title |
Description |
Details |
URL |
| 1 |
- |
1992 |
In fact there was no Issue No. 1 |
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TOTAL Newsletters in the database: 51
TOTAL Articles in the database: 113
Minutes Of Meetings
June 1992
09/08/2011
Notes of proceedings and decisions from the very first 550 Squadron reunions in June 1992 at RAF Museum, London.
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