Here They Are
The "Where Are They Now " is very successful but some members have indicated that they would like their email addresses to be notified to the world so that they can be contacted if you knew them and have lost touch. As usual, send me the details but I must add that other people see these pages and you may get junk email, or visits from the HMRC, VAT, CSA etc. So only request this service if you are sure you are whiter than white (can I say that?). Well we did wear the white hats so we're the good guys.
1/4/18
Can you help to put me in touch with my RAFP colleagues? I served from 1958.
Many thanks
01869.340882
26/9/17
My name is Mike Blezard. I was an RAF Policeman from 1958 to 1973. I served at RAF Chigwell, RAF Changi 59-62, RAF Turnhouse 62-64, RAF Episkopi 64-67, RAF Machrihanish 67-70 HQAFCENT 70-72, finally RAF Leuchars 1972-73. If any one would care to get in touch I would be pleased to hear from them, via my e-mail address, mjblezard@live.co.uk .
16/1/17
12/5/16
I am making a general request to see if anyone I worked with
remembers me - Richard Stevenson
1981 to 1982 RAF North Cotes
1982 to 1983 RAF Kinloss
1983 to 1986 C Flight RAF Laarbruch
1986 to discharge in 1986 RAF Leuchers
My e-mail address is Richard.stevenson@sps.pnn.gov.uk
7/5/15
17/2/15
Bill Clarke told John Curtis that he enjoys keeping up with all the RAFP Association news, but is not a member.17/1/15
By chance I came to your site and it is a great idea !
Would it be possible
to include my details into your list of seeking old mates?
My details are
Phillip Allan Geraghty
ex Cpl RAFP P8091161 serving from 1971 to
1975.
My last post was NCO i/c Guardroom RAF Bruggen.
Now living in the
Netherlands for the last 40 years
Phill
10/2/14
20/9/13
25/6/13
This is a
shot in the dark, I am trying to make contact with one of your ex contempories
who unfortunately I have lost contact with.
His
name is George Pace ex F/S RAF Police Dog
Handler. My wife and I were friends of George and Judy whilst serving at RAF
Wildenrath 1979 - 82. After Wilders George went to Wyton to set up a Dog section
and then I believe he went to Newton as Dog Inspector ( If thats the right
phraseology ).
Unfortunately the last time I
seen George was when he turned up at our home at West Drayton on the day of my
sons funeral completely unaware of what had happened and my memory is rather
blurred of the occasion but I thought he said he was coming out of the service
and settling in the Lincoln area.
Would it be
possible to see ( via your fine website ) if he is a member of your organisation
or anyone know of his whereabouts. I would be ever so grateful if you could do
that for
me.
Regards
Pat McLarnon
15/6/13
My name is Mike Hancock and I am an ex RAF Linguist/ROV/CSA(V)/Int An (V) etc - we had more name changes in our trade than there are Smiths in the Phone Book! I served at Gatow, Luffenham, Digby, Brawdy, Celle, Main Building, and took part in the 1st Gulf War; I reached the rank of Warrant Officer in the trade.
Last Sunday (21 Apr 13) met an old school friend of ALISTAIR
GRANT who served in the RAF Police for 3 years during the late 1950s.
Alistair served in Cyprus in
1958 during the Eoka campaign and would dearly love to hear from any former
comrades who remembered him and perhaps served with him in Cyprus.
I understand that he enjoyed a
successful civilian life and ran a major bakery in Scotland but over the years
he has often wondered if any of his
RAF Police mates are
still around.
Should this
enquiry prove fruitful I will contact Alistair's school pal who can pass on any
messages and perhaps we will gain a new member of the RAFPA.
Best wishes..... Brian
Whitaker
01158 370047
I know this chap I am going to mention is not a member of the RAF Police Association, but he served in the RAF Police from December 1955 to December 1967. I first met him whilst we were stationed at RAF Wildenrath between 1961 and 1963.
His name is Ray Hampton and he is at present in hospital suffering with lung cancer. It has been operated on recently and hopefully things just may look up for him, but he is in a lot of pain at the moment.
Can you please pass this on just in case any of our members know of, or in fact served with Ray, and would like to pass on their good wishes for a speedy recovery. You can always give a point of contact as my email address, tonybatch611@gmail.com Ray is not on email contact, but I will pass on any good wishes as he lives not far from me here in Gloucester.
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
Tony Batchelor.
Gloucester
24-Aug-1955 Cpl Raymond Peter Grayer (4069233) 22. RAF Manston Kent UK. Killed by an American soldier who went berserk shooting and killing people in his path. From your website.
Raymond was a great mate of my fathers and he happened to be riding a bike when he was shot.
Reason for the email then is to see if there are some people that may remember him or vice versa that are still around.
He was one of the 10 pound poms and moved to Australia and joined the RAAF Police.
Regards Ben West
My name is Robert Johnston Payne (Bob Payne). I was in
the R.A.F.Police for 22 years from 1957.
I only found this site this year through a friend, and for
the first time looked at the back pages of 'Where are they now'.
On Page 6 I found that a lady by the name of Evelyn
Holder has been
trying to find me for her father Robert Holder
with whom I served in Gan in 1959. I have tried to e-mail Evelyn Holder
but without success - mail returned.
I wonder if you have any means of contacting the lady and
giving her my e-mail address which is bobpayne@wanadoo.fr
Her
e-mail address was e.v.holder@btinternet.com.
I would
be most grateful if you could put us in contact as Bob Holder was a friend of
mine.
Kind regards
Bob (Payne)
My name is Ernie
Randall,I served as a Police Dog handler at Habbaniya from 1957-1959.I
would be pleased to hear from anyone police or otherwise who new me.I spent four
years in the RAF POLICE and also served in Nicosia,Northern Ireland,at RAF
Ballycastle known also as RAF Murlough Bay,I completed my service at RAF
Feltwell in Norfolk.
My email
address is ernestrandall123@btinternet.com
I started my service with IX at Honington, got to know a
fair number of the Batty Folk quite well. For most of the time I was stuck
behind at least three fence lines, a wide open space covered in Intruder
Detector Alarms etc.
Given that
for most of the time I was then fully armed then I doubt anyone remembers, the
rest of the time the Ix folk might have seen me I would have been in blues and
wearing a white hat.
So when I
went to Bruggen I was pretty hacked off because at Honch we were all pretty
relaxed so it came as a shock to my system a bit when my new boss demanded I
that remove the IX Sqn zaps from webbing and combats. Thankfully IX came out to
Bruggen a few months later, I was the lunatic copper doing a solo Mexican wave
from my post on the QRA when IX landed.
I'm pleased to say I caught up with a few remembered faces,
met a few more, and taught the rest of A Shift RAFP that there was more to life
in the Royal Air Force than running round fussing about with 31, 17, 14, sqdn's.
When the professionals, IX.
It
turned up my colleagues learned an awful lot. Namely. "f you ever have a problem
with IX get a hold of me and I'll sort it."
They never had to, I got their minds focused on the rest of
the sqdn's, all the best to you and yours, all current and passed members of IX
and the lads and lasses out in Iraq, Afghan or wherever the heck they've put
IX.
I just wanted folk to know that not all snowdrops were,
(not fun) some of us kind of adopted Sqdn's and in Aug 83 ish I adopted, (or got
adopted by IX)
When I got
posted out to Bruggen at first I hated it. Complete pain in the ankle I hated
it, then when IX arrived, I knew the next year and a bit were survivable. The
lads and lasses from Honch who knew me knew they wouldn't get off with anything
serious but they knew that if they found me they would get a better treatment. I
was and still am massively proud of having worked with IX.
I'll let you away with the answer
there. If there's anything you can do with my comments just go for it. I'm a
published writer these days and write lyrics for a fair number of bands.
You take care now man, and to all of IX, current
or former. (Blaedsain Beon Se) That's Anglo Saxon for"Blessings Be Upon You."
Cheers N
Beers, best wishes and blessings.
Andy "Jailbait Ritson , call
sign on our net was black 4-6.
What a shock to be told that you are dead, I suppose it
was worse for the guy that told me who must have thought he was seeing a ghost.
(See Obits)
I can say with
total confidence that I am very much alive & that all reports, rumours or
other statements to the effect that I am no more, have poppped my clogs, gone to
meet my maker, joined the choir celestial etc, etc are incorrect, much to the
relief of my wife, three kids & two grand daughters.
How the report originated from the
mentioned agent, who wasn't directly attached to our unit but back in the D.E.A.
Miami field office, I can't say for certain but I'm assuming that it was a case
of "Chinese whispers" because some years ago I was serving in the U.S.A. & a
counter narcotics officer & on one operation did take a round but into my
body armour, this resulting in a couple of bruised ribs & me having an
unplanned dip in the Caribbean.
As for my family members part I can't shed any light at all
as to how they got hold of this report as I have been estranged from them for
many years & didn't even know that they still had my old computer or any of
my old files or whatever.
So
basically, I am still very much alive(this news possibly giving pleasure to some
while disappointing others) while a little bit battered around the edges by both
passing years & my reckless behaviour while serving in all kinds of
"wonderful" places over the years but still very happy with life.
If you can please send my regards
to any that may remember me fondly & my very best wishes to & for all
the serving R.A.F.P. out there especially those in the hot zones.
Thank you very much for your
help.
Very best regards,
Daryl
Beckett
This is the original entry:
Sir,
It is with regret that I forward to you, the news that Ex-corporal Darryl Beckett (R.A.F. Bishops Court, believed 1977 or 1978) was sadly lost on duty, while serving with an international group of officers alongside members of the U.S. Department of Justice.
While boarding a suspected small craft, that had entered U.S. waters off the coast of Florida, he was shot twice by one of the crew and died instantly.
He will be missed by all of us who served with him and more so by his widow and young son.
We hope that anyone who may remember him will pause a moment and give thanks for someone who was willing to give his life for the cause.
As he would always say, when signing of to brother officers, " Take care, stay safe and go home after the shift".
All the best,
Samuel J.Kennedy. (Senior Agent. D.E.A.)
We contacted yourselves as Darryl had your site details on his address list and thought it only right. His family hope that someone may remember him and smile at one of his strange ways, of which he had many.
One more thing before we finish off and close down. His superiors in the unit have all said, that his training with yourselves and the R.U.C. must have been good, proved by his ability while in the field.
Thanks again for everything,
Ralph & Angela Beckett (Brother & Sister)
Would love to hear from any OLD
colleagues.
Cpl.RegTarrant. 4031183 ex
490/491 Police course at Pershore 1948. RAF Kenley end 1949. No 12 provost
Flight Nicosia until July 1952, under DAPM's F/lt Eric Rawlings and F/lt Cooper.
Ended Service RAF Ventnor, Isle of Wight 1953.
My name is Maurice Stewart. I was based in the 646 Signals Unit
in Obernkirchen Germany between 1957 - 1960!
I would
like to post a message to get in contact with anybody who was based in the 646
Signals Unit in Obernkirchen Germany Particularly between 1957 - 1960! Contact
through my Grandaughters E-mail Address (this E-mail address) Louisewillcox@live.co.uk
I was stationed at RAF Wunstorf from June 1953 till Sept 1954. On guardroom staff when I moved to 105 flight Hamburg until Jan 1956 and there after 4 months in guardroom at Gaydon before moving to 7 Police District Castle Bromich attached RAF Ternhill(P&SS)till my demob in January 1958.William Mitchell known as Big Jock.Are any of my friends out there ?
Webmaster,
while under instruction of family sprog on his computer came across rafpa
site.
Having served 1954-57 rafp took a quick gander.Recognised
Mick Cattigan in obits. Knew him
and brother John at Changi. May the sod rest easy on them
both.
I would like to have an entry in 'Here I am' if I could please. Here follows a potted history -
Joined 79, basic and QPD course at Newton, keen to hear from anyone who was on my basic course.
RAF West Raynham 79-81.(QPD)
RAF Belize 81.(QPD) Took first dogs out with 'Mac' Mcarthy and Martin 'Griff' Griffiths.
RAF Bishops Court 81-83.(QPD)
RAF Marham 83-85.(QPD)
RAF Bruggen 85-90.(QPD and Basic)
RAF Neatishead 90-92.(Basic)- then de-mob.
Wife Bev and I are now proprietors of -
The Brylin Motel, 315 Fenton Street,
Rotorua
3010
New Zealand
0064 7348 0878
Would love to hear from any old colleagues.
Regards Phill and Bev Rendell.
Ian Clingan ex Sgt. C4284906 RAFP/SI/SOCO. 1966 - 88. Served Abn., Scampton, Steamer Point, Mucky Harraq, Hereford, Singapore,Wyton, I Regt RMP NI, Greenham Common x 2, Rheindahlen, Lyneham, Bruggen, St Athan, PSS(SR) Rudloe Manor. Retired and Joined Avon and Somerset Constabulary as first civvy SOCO. Stayed with them for four years and then transferred to Northern Constabuary as SOCO covering whole Highlands and Islands.
This appears on page 2 of the "where are they now section:
Can we help this lady? Did anyone know him?
My father
was in the RAF in the sixties and I would love to find some of his old pals for
a surprise
Corporal Malcolm John Kightley
4258404
Started 1960- Discharged 1963
His
RAF police career was as follows.....I think Bridgenorth, Episcopi, Eladam,
Tubrook, Wittering.
Petrina Kightley
loftyjones@ukonline.co.uk
The email address above is no longer current and I have had the following:
I have been trying to contact above on page 2 of where are they know but the email address for contact is out of date,can you help as I may be the person they are looking for
thanks Clyde Morris ex RAFPolice Episkopi
Can anyone help?
Ex F4279311 Cpl "Nick" Nicholls served from 1965-1970 and stations included RAF Debden, Patrington, Staxton Wold, Steamer Point, Gutersloh, Wattisham & Luqa Colin@cnicholls.fsnet.co.uk
I was an RAF Police Cpl from 1953 to 1958 - I was at Netheravon in late '53 and again for Provost training in 1954 - My two main postings were RAF Biggin Hill and RAF Beachy Head.
I have tried other sites to try and find anyone that remembers me but without any success. Can you help?
Does anyone remember the nurses on course 94G at Wegberg late 1976 to early 1978? Many of our male friends were snowdrops! The nurses are: Berni Jackson, Sue Dent, Denny Ash, Roseanna Schoebella, Monica Byrne, Jayne Halford and myself Belinda Goodhead. We would love to hear from anyone who remembers our merry band.
11 July 11 - this is now closed - all contact needed has been made
Ann Robinson nee Davies. I was at HQP & SS( SR ) 1978 to 1980 and previously at RAF Newton would be good if anyone remembers me or to get in touch with me.
Can be contacted on barann@hotmail.com.
Ann
Tom Brewster (tenderfoot) joined RAFP 1960 Cpl 1938942 ex brat served Feltwell, Shepard's Grove then to dogs trained RAF Netheravon 1961, back to shepards grove , Bishops Court, To RAF Tengah 1964, To RAF Cottesmore 1967, Then to Germany Wildenragh demob 1970.
Would like to hear from any one who remembers me some names come to mind Pete Gibbons, Paddy Thompson , Happy Habgood , Chappie Chapman, Dave Fotheringham, Dave Remnalt, Ging Mew.............robin@brewester22222.freeserve.co.uk
Hi There, I have just had contact from Ex RAF Police Dog Handler Bernie Hines who now lives in America,he joined RAF in February 1953 until February 1958.He wonders if anyone can remember him. After the RAF Police he joined the Royal Canadian Air force Police,then eventually finished up in the American Air Police. Heres hoping someone may remember him. Harry mailto:hartn@renton2.freeserve.co.uk
Jim Chown I served in the R. A.F. Police from 1941 till 1946. I was stationed at Blackpool - Oswestry - Police training at Uxbridge - 24 Group H.Q. Hindlip Hall - Carberry Manitoba, and Swift Currant Saskatchewan, Canada - Scotland - Bibury Glos; - then to S.E.A.C. - Singapore and Kuala Lumpur Malaya - i/c M.T. on 20 Prov Det; On June 29th 1946, I took the personnel of the detachment to K.L. Airport to catch a D.C.3 to Rangoon, later that day learning the aircaft had gone down in the South China Sea - all were lost - 23 lost their lives - comprising 3 crew - and 20 R.A.F. Police - half a dozen from Singapore, and our 20Prov Det from K.L. Our C.O.- F/L Noble, D.A.P.M. - Cpl; Alec Lycet, and myself came home on demob. jchown @ shaw.ca
Mike Greenaway.Served 1954-1976.Postings,West Kirby, Netheravon,West Malling,South Witham,Hornchurch,Laarbruch 1956-58, Colerne,4District Innsworth,Hafmed Malta, Hullavington,Aden Steamer Point, Waddington, Laarbruch 1970-73,HQ Strike Command, 3 District Spittlegate and finaly Newton.I Would be pleased to hear from anyone who knew me. mgreenaway@blueyonder.co.uk
My father, Sid Ruck, served in the RAF Police from 1951 - 1988. If anybody would like to get in touch please contact me at PaulRuck1@aol.com and I will forward any message
Many thanks
Paul Ruck
Hi, don't know what the hell I'm doing and new to the 'internet' game, but got here using 'RAF Police' on a search engine. If anyone out there is this new wierd and wonderful computer world knows 'lumpy' from P&SS(SR) please E-Mail me on lumplisa@bullybullly.freeserve.co.uk. Chris Lumb.
I served in the RAFP (Dogs) from 1953 to 1958, served at
Netheravon, Sandwich,Alness,Stafford and Newton. Recently met up with
Peter Hunt (former WO RAFP) who now resides most of the year in
Thailand. Anyone who remembers either of us, love to hear from you. I have lived
in the USA for the last 40 ears, serving subsequently in the RCAF and USAF
police.
Bernie
Hives resolu1232@aol.com
I have had an approach from ex snowdrop R B Taff Wilkins ex 4051516 1950 to 1955. Now living in Newport, South Wales. Any one wishing to contact, please let me know.
Ray ray.orgill@eggconnect.net
My Father,
Donald George Leaker 2438166 , served as a member of the
R.A.F. Police from July/49 to July/51.
He currently resides in British
Columbia, Canada. I am sure he would like to hear from any of his old
friends.
If you would like to
send info to me, I will make sure that he receives it. My e-mail is bdka@telus.net.
Thank
you,
Bernie Leaker
Having seen on the Web site a number of people asking for information on Charlie Crossan, I decided to give him a call and get his permission to assure all who have asked that he is still with us. He gave his permission in his usual manner so here it is. He can also be contacted through elcrossan@talk21.com
We are
Erna and Dave
Butcher and Dave was a CPL in the
RAFPolice until 1992, we were stationed at RAF Laarbruch from 1984 to 1988 and
1989 to1992 and at RAF North Coates from 1988 to 1989. We would love to hear
from you! Contact e.butcher@quickonline.nl
With regards Erna Butcher, The Netherlands
If anybody wants to get in touch with Sgt Ken Tate RAF Police 1960ish to 1986, serving at Debdon, Upwood, Rudloe, Rhiendalen,Bruggen,Benson and Cranwell. Then feel free to e-mail me and I will pass them on. ian@tates.freeserve.co.uk
Ray OrgillRay.Orgill@eggconnect.net
John BlackEx RAFP Mounted Section,RAF Habbaniya, Iraq jfscb@telus.net
You can put me on it, the vat and tax have already had all mine. Roy (the Boy) Savage savwa@lineone.net
Jim Henry jimboh.plym@virgin.net
Mike Cookmike.cook@pop.ntlworld.com
Alan Millership alan8176@netscapeonline.co.uk