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Name: Graham Jolly
E-mail address: graham.jolly@ntlworld.com
Comments:Hi, For the Attention of Terry Roberts - replied to the given email address in your guest book entry on the 2nd March. Did you receive it ??

If not, please contact me direct by clicking on my name on the website home page at bottom - this should give me your direct email.

Cheers - Graham Jolly
Monday, March 8th 2010 - 07:55:22 PM
Homepage URL: http://www.hebdenfamily.com
Name: Ted Hebden
E-mail address: tedhebden@bigfoot.com
Comments:Of course we all remember you Terry ( who would forget Terence George Charles William Roberts or better known as "Robbo") - we were wondering when and where you would turn up and here you are !! I have a photo of you somewhere waving a gollock - will dig it out.
regards
Ted H
Friday, March 5th 2010 - 03:23:18 PM
Name: terry roberts
E-mail address: terencegeorge@live.co.uk
Comments:have just found the 249 Sqn website. It bought back many fond memories for me. I served with the Sqn 1962-1965. Good to see so many old faces. Does anyone remember me??
Tuesday, March 2nd 2010 - 12:05:22 AM
Name: FRANK MCALEER
E-mail address: frankmcaleer180@hotmail.com
Comments:Hi all great site served there 1979-83 best years of my 24years career and sorry to see it disband...

Me still kicking and shouting and still training hard would love to hear from my gang

Awe tae best

Frank
Thursday, February 11th 2010 - 08:59:25 PM
Name: David Welsh
E-mail address: scousepower@talktalk.net
Comments:Have just changed my E-mail address to the above:
scousepower@talktalk.net
Thursday, February 11th 2010 - 01:47:08 PM
Name: francis lee
E-mail address: francislee263@gmail.com
Comments:Have stayed in Meiktila Barracks, 18 Signal Regiment from 1964 to 1971. Served in Charlie Troop, IS Radio troop. Tour of duty are ; Paradise Camp, Kota Belut, SABAH / Kuching Airport, Kuching, SARAWAK / Pontianiak, INDONESIA / Terendek Camp, Malacca. My work as a telegraph operator AII ; enlisted in 1964 as a BALEP in Nee Soon, FETC. Saw my photo in Charlie Troop and recognised many of our soldiers. Have met Jim Traylor, John Young, Harry Jenmen, Tony Morris, Bob Grebbes, Carol Traylor last year in SINGAPORE.
Saturday, January 16th 2010 - 11:49:12 AM
Name: Pat Gallagher
E-mail address: patandjeanbritclub13@talktalk.net
Comments:Hi all, Just to wish all 249's all the very best for 2010 and to reflect on the passing of a couple of good mates - still not come to terms with Mac McBirnie not being amongst us and that walking mountain - Sam Degei - two of the best blokes that you could rely on in a tight corner - and believe me when I say I was often in such corners!!!!
Friday, January 8th 2010 - 10:17:41 PM
Homepage URL: http://www.the-60s-16ers.com
Name: Ted Hebden
E-mail address: tedhebden@bigfoot.com
Comments:Wishing you all a great festive season - am still just waking up myself in preparation for New Year's resolutions which are probably same as this time last year ! Mike hoping to see you this year.
All the best

Ted Hebden
Monday, December 28th 2009 - 12:53:04 PM
Name: Mike Yorke
E-mail address: michaelyorke@earthlink.net
Comments:Wishing all 249'ers a very Happy New Year, 2010

Mike Yorke
Port Washington, New York

249 Squadron, HF Troop, 1963-1965

Saturday, December 26th 2009 - 11:43:51 PM
Homepage URL: http://www.249signalsquadron.co.uk
Name: John Davis
E-mail address: john_davis_4@hotmail.com
Comments:Let me be the first to wish all ex-members of 249 Signal Squadron (FARELF) and their families Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous 2010.
Wednesday, December 16th 2009 - 10:47:40 AM
Homepage URL: http://www.c3iasolutions.co.uk
Name: David Coffey
E-mail address: dave.coffey@c3iasolutions.co.uk
Comments:Great site guys. Just wanted to introduce myself. I was the Squadron Foreman of Signals May 01 until its final disbandment in Mar 03. I had the misfortune, along with the RQMS of having to turn the lights off. However, the ethos of the Squadron never changed and was always regarded as the elite Sqn outside of the SF, yet a breeding ground for 'like minded people'. It is testament to the fact that over 60 members of the Sqn, prior to joining their new units, they were seconded to the SF in support of the war in IRAQ, late 02/early 03. A task in which they were extensively commended.
Keep up the good work

Dave Coffey
ex FofS/TOT
Now earning his keep elsewhere!
Tuesday, December 1st 2009 - 12:56:22 AM
Name: Gary Spicer
E-mail address: gary.spicer@tesco.net
Comments:I was at 249Sigs just before it was all closed down in 1971. I arrived in January, and left it May. The first comment I got from an ex Harrogate 'face' was "what the b***** hell are you doing here, we're closing down. I got sent to various ops, didn't have a clue what I was doing, I hadn't been trained for Comcen, I was a Radio Telegraphist. Just before we left I was shown the sights including Bugis Street and the Kai Tais. Good memories of sailing in the harbour and HMS Intrepid breaking down, with a full compliment of Marines and us Signals, we never did make it to Bangkok. Gary Spicer (Spice)
Monday, November 23rd 2009 - 09:49:04 PM
Name: GARY BROCKLEBANK
E-mail address: gbrocklebank@suttonlea.org
Comments:Corporal M. Hambleton, wounded in Brunei and on this site in the '63 edition of The Wire is alive and well on the Isle of Wight..............and he's my father in law. He doesn't hold the fact I'm ex-para against me and still let me marry his daughter, who was born while he was in Singies

Great site,keep up the good work
Monday, November 23rd 2009 - 06:03:31 PM
Name: Brian Woods
E-mail address: tbrianwoods@aol.com
Comments:I was OC Radio Troop in 1958/59 as we were initially formed from Field Signal Squadron (FE) in 1958 and were allocated a Squadron Number as with other squadrons. The Radio Troop had two subtroops - HF and VHF. HF had several Land Rover mounted 53 sets R209 Rx and Onan generators in trailer. We designed these and had them manufactured by Base Wksps. VHF had Landrover mounted Marconi VHF sets which with static installations in Police Stations and other vital points made up the IS Command Net for the island. IT Butler was the first Sqn Comd.

Memory not perfect at this remove I regret!

Regards
Brian Woods
Monday, November 23rd 2009 - 03:30:23 PM
Name: Alex Martin
E-mail address: theoutpsider@gmail.com
Comments:Hello you amazing mob..
My Dad served in Singapore during 65/68, notsure if 237 or 249. Sgt Geoffrey Dennis Martin, known as Den or Dennis to his mates. Dad passed away a few years back, although we used to try and get him to contact his old mates he never did. He was invalided out in 68, he never talked about what happened. I was 9 at the time. His wife, my Mam, Grace, died in 71.
I would like to know if anyone remembers/knew him, we had people at the house in changi all the time, and we were always out and about doing stuff with other families. There was a cab driver/gopher, a local, his name was Pop.
I have no idea what me Da did as a job, what he was like at it, was he respected, one of the lads or did the stripes make him a tw#t... I know he was on the boxing squad, won a bit too.
You guys rock, I have fond memories as a kid growing up on bases in Catterick, Kenya, and Singapore.
Any info on me Dad would be welcome.
Thanks.
Sunday, November 8th 2009 - 03:49:26 AM
Name: maggie lang nee bowes
E-mail address: councillorl@aol.com
Comments:hi, i am the daughter of the late bert bowes. my dad passed away a few years back and i am trying to retrace his army life.i was inspired to do this when some fellow soldiers from 216 squadron tried to find my dad a few days ago.
i was only a nipper when i was in singapore but i remember it well, if anyone has any information that would help me in my journey i would love to hear from them.
when we left singapore we went to munster in germany, i cant remember what the bfpo number was, so if anyone out there knows that could you please contact me , cheers.
Monday, November 2nd 2009 - 09:23:37 AM
Name: Michael Long
E-mail address: michael.long2@virgin.net
Comments:Served 1965-1967 in HF Troop with such unfrgettable characters as Bert Bowes, John Scrutton, Bob Lockwood, Maj Keith Olds, the rugby team of 249, the swimming an water polo team and many others.
Always willing to ahve a chat.
Now resident on The Isle of Skye.
Friday, October 23rd 2009 - 10:50:48 PM
Name: Emlyn Evans [Taff]
E-mail address: emlynevans@talktalk.net
Comments:I only found out about this great site on monday when I met up with my buddy who I had not seen since 1971.
He was my best man when I got married in S'pore in 1971.
Served with 249 in 70/71 including 649 in Bangers.
Was on Bersatu Padu,probably spelt wrong,and when most left Singers I stayed on with ANZUK.
Friday, October 16th 2009 - 03:40:06 PM
Homepage URL: http://11independentfldsqnmalaya.blogspot.com/
Name: Hank Lawrence
E-mail address: 11independentfldsqnmalaya@googlemail.com
Comments:Great website and it would be good if anyone who served on Op Crown Thailand 1963-68 got in touch as my database is over 165 ex op crown personnel plus hundreds of photos
All the best from ex Sapper Hank Lawrence with 11 Ind Fld Sqn Malaya 1962-65
Friday, October 9th 2009 - 02:02:34 PM
Name: John Davis
E-mail address: john_davis_4@hotmail.com
Comments:Why not get some threads started in the site forum?
Wednesday, September 23rd 2009 - 02:00:27 PM
Name: John Davis
Comments:Any of you people out there who served a stint on Operation Crown please visit this site and put forward the Corps point of view - they have given us a page http://www.creopcrown.co.uk
Thursday, September 3rd 2009 - 03:40:14 PM
Name: Dave Clapson
E-mail address: mad2some@primusonline.com.au
Comments:If anyone has any photos of the recent reunion I would love to have a look at them. If anyone has any could you please send them to me at the above email address. If you could place a few names on the email it would be very much appreciated. If anyone is in contact with Ray Betteridge or Harry Hemstock could you please give them my email address and ask them to drop me a line. Dave Clapson Sydney, Comcen Troop 66-69
Wednesday, September 2nd 2009 - 09:19:49 AM
Name: Mick Mutlow
E-mail address: mmutlow@hotmail.com
Comments:Thank you to Lynn and Graham for making the reunion weekend such a success.It was great to meet up again after so many years. Memories of Singapore came floodng back when the first few bars of Zulu Warrior echoed around the hotel but thankfully not the actions!! Hopefully this was not the last reunion.
Friday, August 28th 2009 - 08:51:12 PM
Name: Tony Meikle
E-mail address: anthony_meikle@btinternet.com
Comments:What a great weekend. Thanks Lynn and Graham for all your hard work in arranging it. Look forward to the next one.
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 06:05:09 PM
Name: Jim Clinker
E-mail address: jimclinker@googlemail.com
Comments:Hi Lynn & Graham,
Many thanks for putting together such a fantastic weekend for the “Happy Squadron”. Rosa and I enjoyed the company immensely and look forward to meeting everybody again. It was really great to see so many people there especially ones I hadn't seen since 1964/65. We may all be getting on in years but our long term memories appeared to be in perfect working order.
Best regards to you all and look forward to seeing you next year in Blandford.
Jim Clinker
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 04:06:00 PM
Name: Joe Gibson
E-mail address: joseph.gibson6@btinternet.com
Comments:Please accept my apologies for not attending this year but due to prior arrangments with which 249 clashes I am unable to attend.

Have a great time and definity will see you all next year.

Joe Gibson
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 12:26:18 PM
Name: tom macleod
E-mail address: thomas.macleod@tiscali.co.uk
Comments:hi, just wanted to say what a fantastic weekend in daventry, worth every penny and more, sorry to have missed goldie, geordie and johnny, all ex R/R on the sunday morning, still have got over the chest infection, claudette sends her best wishes, looking forward to the next one?
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 02:11:33 AM
Name: Bob Harle
E-mail address: bobandsylvia@talktalk.net
Comments:Had a great weekend,, many congratulations to Lynn and Graham
for a fantastic job.
Pleased to see that mine is not the only waistline that has expanded over the years!
It was really moving to meet up with folks I have not seen for 40 years!
Thursday, August 20th 2009 - 07:59:38 PM
Name: Jean & Ray Drew
E-mail address: jeanray@blueyonder.co.uk
Comments:Hi Lynn & Graham, Many, Many Thanks for bringing all together over the weekend, you both deserve all the plaudits. The weekend was a tremendous success and everyone Jean & I spoke to were having a great time. Certainly a few blasts from the past! It was great meeting up with all the old faces from 1962/65 (and others from previous/later units)and listening to the stories over (& over) again. It really was a privilege & pleasure to be with you all again. My apologies for any burst eardrums & I shall try to be less reserved next time out!!! Till the next time'Keep your powder dry'and keep safe. Jean & Ray XX
Wednesday, August 19th 2009 - 06:37:10 PM
Name: Tony Davidson
E-mail address: tony_bristol30@hotmail.com
Comments:What a wonderful weekend. Thank you to all those who made it a very very memorable one in Daventry for us. In particular Graham and Lyn who put so much time and effort into the organization over the last 18 mths. Old friends old faces (for real this time).
By Friday and Saturday evenings if anyone didn't know my name at the end of it, you certainly should have. Thank you all for making "That Contribution', I think it was well spent for the 'Organisers'. That reminds me Jolly !! - you were the one I never got a contribution from, wonder why??
Good luck to one and all and look forward to the next gathering 'NEXT YEAR'. Thank you once again Graham and Lyn
Wednesday, August 19th 2009 - 12:05:34 PM
Name: Sid Davison
E-mail address: sk.davison@btinternet.com
Comments:Hi Graham and lynn, I just want to reiterate Goldies comments and thank you both for a thoroughly enjoyable weekend and hope it wont be the last. I thought it was extremely well organised and was a pleasure to meet again some of my old friends and also to meet new ones who were at 249 before I was posted there in 67. Once again thank you both

Sid Davison
Monday, August 17th 2009 - 04:44:46 PM
Name: Goldie Peters
E-mail address: cbsp1549@yahoo.co.uk
Comments:Hi Graham and Lynn, many thanks for a wonderful weekend.It was great to see so many 249ers at the 50th re-union and an absolute joy to see guys that I hadn't seen since 67/68, it made it all worth while and Deborah and I hope that somewhere down the line there be another gathering.I know that I can say on behalf of those assembled at Daventry - THANK YOU SO MUCH. 249 is a happy Squadron --- Goldie;
Sunday, August 16th 2009 - 09:10:25 PM
Name: Peter Burke
E-mail address: kp.burke@virgin.net
Comments:Hi all,

I can well imagine the 'good time' being enjoyed by everyone at the reunion. One of the many pleasures of 249 was the Saturday morning 'can' or two before going home to the family and probably out on a boat to the Islands.

Have a great evening. Claire and I are sorry we are unable to be with you but rest assured we will both be toasting you around 21:00.

Our best regards to all our friends and colleagues.

Peter and Claire Burke
Thursday, August 13th 2009 - 02:01:18 PM
Name: Keith Greenhalgh
E-mail address: theredcoat2@yahoo.com
Comments:Will be thinking of you all, especially Eric sharpe, and John Davis who I know will be there, also Alan and annette chapman who I know through my brother, and anyone else there from the days of 1968-69. Currently living in Mexico, In Baja California North where the temp at 2100 hrs will be about 98 degrees. good health and long life to you all.
Much regards,
Keith Greenhalgh
Oscar Tp/comcen Tp
No Tiger or Anchor beer 'ere, only Corona, Pacifico, Tecate and Modello, and of course Tequla.
Wednesday, August 12th 2009 - 10:50:57 AM
Name: Arthur (Scouse) McGibbon
E-mail address: brendaarthur@aapt.net.au
Comments:Hi Everyone
Hope you all have a great time on Saturday evening would have loved to have been there but hopefully will make it another time. I will raise a glass myself on saturday in honour of you all.
Best wishes and enjoy it.
Arthur (Scouse)
Tuesday, August 11th 2009 - 04:56:18 PM
Homepage URL: http://www.squadronservices.co.uk
Name: John Maclean
E-mail address: jkmaclean@btopenworld.com
Comments:I was posted to 249 Sig Sqn FARELF some 40 years ago as OC Alpha Troop. One night on Ex Besatu Padu, I was very nearly flopped over by a turtle coming up for the sea, stung by a scorpion on the back of the neck, and missed by a falling coconut. I remember Sig Hurst who was on commcen duty being completely unimpressed when I mentioned I might go delerious at any moment! In 1971, I left 249 to join The White Helmets. The MTO signed a 350 BSA over to me and gave me my full license on the spot after 3 days and doing some 600 miles around Malaysia including Fraser's Hill. I will be hugely interested in the development of this web site - it will stir memories of the amazing time I enjoyed when in my early 20s.
Monday, August 10th 2009 - 11:47:30 PM
Name: Lou Kinsey
E-mail address: louis@louiskinsey.fsnet.co.uk
Comments:Best wishes to all 249'rs at the reunion. Margaret and I would have loved to have been there but regret that health prevents it. I hope that you have a great time together as you remember great days of our youth. Good luck and God bless you all.
Well done to you for finding so many of the old school, best wishes to Larry Cribben I'm pleased that you found him.
Lou and Margaret Kinsey.
Monday, August 10th 2009 - 11:17:26 AM
Name: Geoff Back
E-mail address: info@grb.me.uk
Comments:Hi Guys
have a blast at the reunion, I'm sure you will.
I'll be cruising the Med but will raise a glass (or six) at 21.00 on Saturday. Hey! I can do it TWICE given the time shift!!!

Well done Graham, hope all goes well and don't let Goldie sing!!

Thinking of you
Geoff
Monday, August 10th 2009 - 09:56:27 AM
Homepage URL: http://www.puertochicoa.co.uk
Name: Dave Norrie
E-mail address: norried780@aol.com
Comments:Hi Guys, I'm sorry not to be at the weekend function but I am currently in Lanzarote with a couple of mky grandchildren. I may not be drinking Tiger but I do wish you all well and i raise my glass to you all. Best wishes Dave Norrie (63 - 66)
Monday, August 10th 2009 - 09:31:35 AM
Name: Graham Jolly
E-mail address: graham.jolly@ntlworld.com
Comments:For Attention of John - Geordie - Kavanagh. Picked up on your guestbook message of Friday 7th Aug. Have tried contacting you on supplied email address ref the Reunion but so far no response. Please contact me through the website links or this email address.

Cheers - Graham Jolly
Monday, August 10th 2009 - 08:21:32 AM
Name: john (geordie) kavanagh
E-mail address: johnseatory@sky.com
Comments:just found this site was in 249 64-65RR troop .only met 2 ex members since then in 1969 &1971. Roy Parker&Benny Booker sadly lost contact looking forward to the reunion next week hopeto see some friendly faces cheers J.K
Friday, August 7th 2009 - 05:00:25 PM
Name: John Davis
Comments:I see from the association web page that Fritz 'Dove' McRandles has passed away. I will do an update when I return to the UK for good in August.
Saturday, August 1st 2009 - 05:35:04 AM
Name: Arthur (scouse) McGibbon
E-mail address: brendaarthur@aapt.net.au
Comments:I was in 249 from 65-67 had a great time with great blokes and plenty of good times at the naafi club. I now live in australia since 1980 and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me from that time, I spent my time playing football, cricket and rugby
cheers scouse
Friday, July 17th 2009 - 04:47:07 PM
Name: Goldie Peters
E-mail address: cbsp1549@yahoo.co.uk
Comments:Hi Folks,
thought it was time I signed in after such a long absence although I have been keeping watch on the guest book.Iam looking forward to the re-union next month and seeing folks like Buttons Young, also Tom Mcleod, John Warren etc who were with me in RR TP 67-68.I keep in touch with Pete Thornton IN Oz.looking forward to a good banyan in Daventry. still gigging on the odd occasion but amps getting too heavy to lug upstairs to venues these days.
cheers, Goldie;
Saturday, July 11th 2009 - 10:37:30 AM
Name: Graham Jolly
E-mail address: graham.jolly@ntlworld.com
Comments:For attention of JEFF HAYTON.

I have been trying to contact you reference your Dream Book entry, but have had no luck as your email address is being bounced back to me.

If you go to the "Home page" and click on my name this shoud open up an email with myself as recipient - I will then be able to obtain your email address.

This also applies to any who have trouble establishing contact.

Cheers - Graham
Wednesday, July 8th 2009 - 10:54:42 AM
Name: Jeff Hayton
E-mail address: jeff.hayton@yahoo.co,uk
Comments:stationed there 59-62. radio-relay troop.any lad's from that era please feel free to get in touch.
Best regards,Jeff.
Wednesday, June 17th 2009 - 09:52:41 PM
Name: Ken Darlington
E-mail address: kendarlington@blueyonder.co.uk
Comments:have found a load of photies from the 249 era. including those of Bersatu Padu, still got the id card. remember we had only Meat and veg rations, until we met some yanks or aussies, not sure which, did swap,, dang me,, we got meat and veg from them, ended up near Kuanton on that one on Radio relay detachment.also oF a xmas dinner in Miktila barracks, a a curious one of an MPC course, as soon as i figure out how,,will send them on.Does anyone remember an Officer. Ex SAS. who took us on the runs in mornings, saying was, anyone who came in after him, went round again. and they did.Oh well.. sure do miss the egg banjoes for breakfast and the chippaties. geez.. jusdt rememebred.. think i owed him 2 dollars. oh well.

Anyway.. great site, still looking through it.

Ken "aussie" Darlington
Sunday, June 14th 2009 - 12:32:21 AM
Name: Ken "Aussie" Darlington
E-mail address: kendarlington@blueyonder.co.uk
Comments:Hiya fella, I was absolutely amazed when I found this site, and couldnt help but to browse through it, some faces i know there.
I was with the squadron (Comcen troop) from early to mid '69 to late 1970 early 1971, wiht a secondment to 649 for a few months. OC then was Capt Waumsley.
John I know you then.. also Ian bell, and Sid Davison, do you remember a Brian Kiely, altho not 249 he was 18 sigs, but he fraternised a lot with us., we were the best then.
look forward to hearing from you.
Saturday, June 13th 2009 - 10:06:39 AM
Homepage URL: http://11independentfldsqnmalaya.blogspot.com/2007/06/opperation-crown-thialand.html
Name: Hank Lawrence
E-mail address: 11independentfldsqnmalaya@googlemail.com
Comments:We are trying to find anyone who served on Op Crown Thailand 1963-1968
I was with 11 Ind Fld Sqn RE
Monday, May 11th 2009 - 03:04:15 PM
Homepage URL: http://11independentfldsqnmalaya.blogspot.com/2007/06/opperation-crown-thialand.html
Name: Hank Lawrence
E-mail address: 11independentfldsqnmalaya@googlemail.com
Comments:We are trying to find anyone who served on Op Crown Thailand 1963-1968
I was with 11 Ind Fld Sqn RE
Monday, May 11th 2009 - 03:03:34 PM
Name: Dave (Slim) Worthington
E-mail address: david.worthington001@ntlworld.com
Comments:Not heard from anyone as yet it might help if I update my e mail address.
HF troop 67-69 then back again 71-72 moving to Tanglin before final withdrawal.
Monday, May 4th 2009 - 10:16:58 PM
Name: Maureen
E-mail address: Balihai64@aol.com
Comments:Thought I would have another look at the Photo albums and was delighted to see previously unseen photographs of my late parents John and Gloria Upfield.

Great site!
Thursday, April 23rd 2009 - 07:08:34 PM
Name: Dave Pegrum
E-mail address: edpegrum@ntlworld.com
Comments:Hi All
I was a Radio Relay opp in Field Sigs Squadron before it became 249 Squadron [1958/1961] is there anybody still around from that era or am i the last if your out ther feel free to contact it would be great to hear from you,
i also spent some time with 5 A.G.D.U.
good health to you all.
Dave.
Monday, April 20th 2009 - 11:20:24 AM
Name: Tony Davidson
E-mail address: tony_bristol30@hotmail.com
Comments:Hi Guys and Girls ... what a fantastic site, old places, old names, old photos. Was firstly in 18 Sigs then move to RAWSON to the 'Happy Squadron' block in 66/68'ish time. Was with HF Tp and all over the place.. god thoses dredded D11's. Did a stint in Leong Noc Tar for a good 6mths, what a great bunch those RE's were. Looking forwark to meeting old friends at Daventry this year (dont forget to bring a crate of Tiger for the raffle). Feel free to contact me. Now living in Lincoln (not usa). Good luck to one and all.
Saturday, April 4th 2009 - 06:21:33 PM
Name: Jim Parry
E-mail address: richie.storm@btinternet.com
Comments:Hi all, sorry for the repetition of my last entry had a problem with my computer, well thats my excuse. Anyway it was a great turnout for Frank Verdun Pierpoint's Funeral. A lot of Denbury Boys made it and we had the honour of being introduced individualy to Molly, Franks Mum, who wanted to meet each of her sons friends and say thankyou for coming. Frank will be greatly missed by all but will always be remembered for the great friendships he made with all who knew him. R I P Frank Verdun Pierpoint my very good friend.
Jim Parry
Comcen Troop(Line Detachment)
65-68
Friday, March 20th 2009 - 01:29:50 PM
Name: Colin Appleby
E-mail address: cgappleby@yahoo.co.uk
Comments:I'm trying to trace Brian James Kelly, known as Taff, who may have been at 249SS around 1965-68 after 18SR (St Tonis). Can anyone help, please?

I'm also ex-Royal Signals, but much later - I was an EWOp at 9SR in the 1980s.

Many thanks for any help.
Tuesday, March 17th 2009 - 02:41:40 PM
Name: John Davis
E-mail address: john_davis_4@hotmail.com
Comments:I served with Frank in Comcen Troop late sixties. RIP mate, rest easy.
Tuesday, March 17th 2009 - 04:55:09 AM
Name: Dave Clapson
E-mail address: mad2some@primusonline.com.au
Comments:I have just been informed via the Denbury Boys web site that Frank Pierpoint has passed away. I don't know the funeral arrangements yet but will post a message as and when I am told. Frank was Comcen Troop circa 66-69. If anyone reading this is in touch with Mick Mutlow or Caesar Romero Bowen could you please inform them
Thursday, March 12th 2009 - 05:38:50 AM
Name: Jim parry
E-mail address: richie.storm@btinternet.com
Comments:To all members of 249. It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Frank Pierpoint a member of Comcen troop passed away suddenly last night 10th March. More details will follow when I have them.
Jim Parry - Comcen Troop 65-68
Wednesday, March 11th 2009 - 10:53:55 PM
Homepage URL: http://www.hotmail.com
Name: Joe Gibson
E-mail address: joeandrena@hotmail.com
Monday, March 9th 2009 - 07:24:34 PM
Name: tom macleod
E-mail address: thomas.macleod@tiscali.co.uk
Comments:still trying to find paddy clancy 1966 1968 for the reunion any ideas? great page, paddy was with harry powell and i, in r/r troop 1967.
Thursday, February 12th 2009 - 11:47:07 PM
Name: Peter Morgan
E-mail address: peter_morgan39@talktalk.net
Comments:Happy New Year to all.
Haven't been on the site for some time, it looks good, apart from I can't find the photos from 1954. I was in the AWC at Chin Bee from April 1954 till April 1955. If there is anyone left alive from that era I would love to hear from them.
Thursday, January 1st 2009 - 09:24:22 PM
Homepage URL: http://clearyourdebts@msn.com
Name: William Lamb
E-mail address: clearyourdebts@msn.com
Comments:Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all ex members.
I hope things work out for you and your family in 2009.
Thursday, December 25th 2008 - 08:06:29 PM
Name: Taff Audsley
Comments:Merry Christmas all, I'll raise a glass to old friends and wish you all you wish yourselves

Taff
Wednesday, December 24th 2008 - 12:15:36 PM
Name: Dave Roberts
E-mail address: dave8307@hotmail.com
Comments:Wishing all 249ers All the Best of Festive greetings - let's hope that the New Year is better than the last one.

Dave
Monday, December 22nd 2008 - 01:05:58 PM
Name: Jim Wheeler
E-mail address: jimwheeler46@talktalk.net
Comments:Quick visit, served with 249 Signal Squadron (Farelf)
1960-63 Radio Relay Troop. Lived in Rawson Block top floor.
Should anyone remember me do get in touch would be happy to reminisce, happy times.
Thursday, December 11th 2008 - 08:35:37 PM
Name: Mike Yorke
E-mail address: michaelyorke@earthlink.net
Comments:Wishing all 249'ers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, 2009.

Mike Yorke
Port Washington, New York
(249 Squadron, HF Troop, 1963-1965)
Thursday, December 11th 2008 - 02:52:24 AM
Name: David Lamont
E-mail address: david.lam57@googlemai.com
Comments:Hello all,

I am always dropping in for a look at the good old times.

On the football team photo I think, second left Jack Wraith, second right Dave Exton(?)third from right John Turner and at front second from left Brian Young.

Best of luck everyone,

David Lamont
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 12:04:10 PM
Name: Thomas Boys
E-mail address: hibees1976@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:Hello... me late dad served in 249 signal squadron in singapore around 1958, named Frank Boys. im trying to trace photo's or stories relating to him! he sadly passed away on the 19th feb 2005, many thanks
Thursday, September 25th 2008 - 01:55:51 AM
Name: Ronnie Burrell
E-mail address: ronnieb@hillrise1.freeserve.co.uk
Comments:Back after extended laptop crash. Site gets better by the day. Holidaying in Australia 15th August and hoping to meet up with my co-founder of the Tony Rome club, Clinkers Clapson.
My best regards to all contributers - keep the memories going. Hope to see you at the re-union next year.
RonnieB.
Sunday, July 20th 2008 - 10:37:41 PM
Name: John Espey
E-mail address: espaus@iinet.net.au
Comments:Terrific site. Going through the various section was a trip down memory lane. I was a guest of 249 Sqdn from 66-68 with 646 Signal Troop. Was good to see FoS Swaby and Capt Vuillamy OC listed. Sadly injury led to my departure from 646 Troop buthave been in touch with several members of the original members of the troop.

Keep up the good work
Thursday, June 26th 2008 - 04:30:02 AM
Homepage URL: http://www.traserwatches.biz
Name: William Lamb
E-mail address: williamlamb@traserwatches.biz
Comments:I would just like to thank Pete and his friend for their few words about Mac. Well done!
Wednesday, June 11th 2008 - 04:18:32 PM
Name: mike roberts
E-mail address: deadcoastguard@gmail.com
Comments:Loved the site. Ex Changi Sigs (RAF) and this brought back many a memory (worked a lot with 19sigs and AFS). Especially liked the Bugis street bit. My son now on world tour arrives in Singers in 6 days time and I have advised him to visit Bugis, but from what I gather it is no more as we knew it!

Kind Regards
Mike Roberts
PJM, GSM, GCE Woodwork.

Changi Sigs 63/65
Sunday, June 8th 2008 - 07:21:26 PM
Homepage URL: http://traserwatches.biz
Name: William Lamb
E-mail address: williamlamb@traserwatches.biz
Comments:I am still in a spin after hearing about Mac's death.
I was in boy service with him and later we met up again in 249 in Singapore in 1968/69.
He was a man who always enjoyed life to the full, may he rest in peace.
Tuesday, April 29th 2008 - 06:37:59 PM
Name: Dave Roberts
E-mail address: dave8307@hotmail.com
Comments:I can't believe that McBirney is dead - for me he was one of the most vibrant people of 249, along with his sidekick Pat Gallagher.

It's going to take a long time to get over this.

RIP Matt, I have very many fond memories 0 especially that night at the Tanglin NAAFI with the Paras.

God Bless, sleep tight

Tuesday, April 29th 2008 - 12:29:20 AM
Name: sandra collinson
E-mail address: sandra_collinson@mac.com
Comments:Looking through the pictures i saw Anne Waterworth who i knew in Bielefeld in 1968 after her tour of Singapore any one know her whereabouts?
Sunday, April 13th 2008 - 12:11:02 PM
Name: Richard Hamilton
E-mail address: cadetbattery@tiscali.co.uk
Comments:Beg to report that Matt McBirney died peacefully at home on 23 March 2008. He simply went to sleep and never woke up.
Matt had been in hospital for several weeks with internal problems. Having been allowed home, he was making a good recovery and plans for a summer cruise.
His many pals fully expected to see him at the 216 Para Sigs Reunion in May.
Pete Thornton and I are composing a suitable obituary for the Wire and Pegasus. If you have any comments or suitable (?) stories about Matt, please mail them me for inclusion. Thank you.
RIP Matt McBirney, sorely missed, never forgotten.
Saturday, April 12th 2008 - 11:00:42 AM
Name: John Davis
E-mail address: john_davis_4@hotmail.com
Comments:Just heard from my wife last night that Matt McBirney has passed away. Ahe was contacted by Matt's wife Jan, awaiting further details.
Tuesday, March 25th 2008 - 04:45:03 AM
Name: Nathan Pepper
E-mail address: focalpoint8@hotmail.com
Comments:Just a quick note to thank everyone of you who have fought under her majesty.
Monday, February 18th 2008 - 05:13:19 PM
Name: colin somerest
E-mail address: colinandgerry@yahoo.co.uk
Comments:Can anyone supply me an E mail address for Bill Dixon
Radio Relay troop 1960. He married an Australian girl
in Singapore and i assume he is living in Australia now ?
Friday, January 25th 2008 - 03:16:49 PM
Name: Michael Yorke
E-mail address: michaelyorke@earthlink.net
Comments:Just want to wish all 249'ers a very Merry Christmas 2007 and a Happy New Year 2008.

Mike Yorke
HF Troop 1963/4/5

Port Washington, Long Island, New York
Sunday, December 23rd 2007 - 03:55:57 AM
Name: Alan Bishop
E-mail address: alanmbishop@btinternet.com
Comments:Hi Everyone

Served in Comcen Troop 1965-1967. Brilliant site, shall spend the next few weeks looking through the pictures and remembering the brilliant times.
Saturday, December 15th 2007 - 02:19:54 PM
Name: Eric Sharp
E-mail address: ontour46@hotmail.com
Comments:Served in Comcen Troop 1967-69
Now living in Darwin NT Australia.
Without a doubt 249 Signal Sqn was by far the best Unit I served with, in my 22yrs service. Have fond memories of the friendships made and true camaraderie. I will try and remember some of the names that are missing on some of the photos and let you know. Would be happy to hear from any ex members who still have a memory of those times.
Saturday, December 15th 2007 - 01:31:08 AM
Name: Dave Lawrence
E-mail address: dgl936@yahoo.co.uk
Comments:Does anyone recall 'Wilf' Egerton, he was a cpl Radio Op in 249 circa 1962/1964?

Wilf (a 'laid-back' guy if ever there was one!) spent a good few years in the Far East and on leaving 249, went to 540 Troop in Penang.

Monday, December 10th 2007 - 08:16:22 PM
Name: Jonathan Taylor
E-mail address: pc1406taylor@aol.co.uk
Comments:I served at 249 Signal Squadron in 1988 - 1992, I was in 'Support Troop' and my Staff Sgt was Staff Sgt Duffy. I would love to hear from any ex-members, especially Taff Owens (t-shirt).
Thursday, December 6th 2007 - 03:47:11 AM
Name: David Lamont
E-mail address: david.lam57@googlemai.com
Comments:Hello to everyone who served in 'The' Squadron.

I have found some old photo's and will be putting them on the site soon. Loads of photo's from the Indian chappy. Shall I put them on or have you thrown yours away?

Merry Christmas 2007 to all.

David Lamont

HF Troop 64-65

Wednesday, December 5th 2007 - 06:25:54 PM
Name: Colin Bishop
E-mail address: colin@broach.karoo.co.uk
Comments:Hi to all ex members of the best Squadron 249 Sigs Sqn, just heard the sad news about Taff Dunbar, would love to hear from any of you ex Air Support Troop or HF Troop.
Cheers

Colin
Wednesday, December 5th 2007 - 12:02:57 AM
Homepage URL: http://johnsandywhite.freehosting.net/
Name: John (Chalky) White
E-mail address: johnsandywhite@yahoo.co.uk
Comments:I joined the 249 Web site earlier in the year. I used to be in HF Troop from !964 to 1966. Was in several R&R bands/groups during my time there and married Sandy Maiden who I met while practicing at the Youth Club in Singapore. Nice to see the names on the Photos of so many people that I can remember. Those sure were some good times. Sorry to hear about Taff Dunbar. I seem to remember we nicknamed him the Zulu Warrior and he was a fantastic swimmer. Having size 15 feet probably helped. Good luck and a happy future to you all.
Friday, November 23rd 2007 - 06:46:10 PM
Homepage URL: http://www.249signalsquadron.co.uk/
Name: Jim Parry
E-mail address: richie.storm@btinternet.com
Comments:Hi, what a great web site. My first visit today. Even found a photo of me with the Comcen Hairies. Thats me in the centre with John Donovan on the right as you look. I Think the guy behind (back left) is Cpl Bev Smith. Cant remember the others. I'm living in Yorkshire now and at the ripe old age of 62. I was in 249 from 65 to 68. Had a band called the Fanatics and got Married in St Johns Church in Sept 67. Anyone remember? e-mail me at my address. It would be great to hear from anyone who was there.
Friday, November 23rd 2007 - 01:30:18 PM
Name: Jim Parry
E-mail address: richie.storm@btinternet.com
Comments:Hi, what a great web site. My first visit today. Even found a photo of me with the Comcen Hairies. Thats me in the centre with John Donovan on the right as you look. I Think the guy behind (back left) is Cpl Bev Smith. Cant remember the others. I'm living in Yorkshire now and at the ripe old age of 62. I was in 249 from 65 to 68. Had a band called the Fanatics and got Married in St Johns Church in Sept 67. Anyone remember? e-mail me at my address. It would be great to hear from anyone who was there.
Friday, November 23rd 2007 - 01:27:41 PM
Name: Graham Jolly
Comments:Ken Simister
I Have tried emailing you using the address given in your guestbook entry - it is being bounced.
Contact me direct through the "Contact List" button on the 249 home page.
Cheers - Graham Jolly
Wednesday, November 14th 2007 - 10:24:25 AM
Name: Ken Simister
E-mail address: ksimister@bushinternet.com
Comments:Hi to all
HF Troop then Air Support Troop from 1967 to 1970
Excellent site, brings back lots of happy memories
Saturday, November 10th 2007 - 07:45:00 PM
Name: Nick Nicholson
E-mail address: bigken249@googlemail.com
Comments:Thoght it time to sign in now i have the facilities to accomplish this. Best wishes to all who served in the "HAPPY SQUADRON". Especially the guys from 1965 to 1968. Keep up the good work John and Graham. Thanks for such a brilliant and interesting web site. Nick and Marlies Nicholson.




Tuesday, November 6th 2007 - 01:48:08 AM
Name: Dave (Slim) Worthington
E-mail address: daveandannworth@aol.com
Comments:Was part of 249 sqn between 67 and 69 then returned in 70-71. I have seen photo's on the 249 site of lads i had forgotten about. It was great to go back in time and see the old faces and places. I will be pleased to hear from any one who remembers me.
Wednesday, October 17th 2007 - 10:04:12 PM
Name: david west
E-mail address: a.skaffer-west@webspeed.dk
Comments:Hi to all the ex sigs out there. I would just like to say for the record that one of your members Pat Gallagher was my SSM at 2 Armoured Div Hq & Sig Regt, and he was a bloody good, decent bloke, i remember his favourite saying was "the balls in your court" i have been trying to get in touch with him for a couple of years..however no joy. If anyone is in touch with him, please send him my regards.
kindest regards,
Dave West ex Cpl, ex Rtg A2 troop 2 ADSR 79-83.
Saturday, September 15th 2007 - 11:06:35 PM
Name: Bob Proctor
E-mail address: rwp1000@cam.ac.uk
Comments:Hi, Tony Ratcliffe alerted me to this site. Though I was not there long, 1966, it brought back memories and some names I knew from the past; 225, and the future; 252. One guy seems to have fallen off your list is Cpl. (Paddy) Tuite - think thats the spelling - who was in 249 at the same time. Remember Pete Alves, Jock Crosson, Moss Helliwell, and Ed Pacey's time in 252 is the nearest I came to all out war I came near to.
Saturday, August 11th 2007 - 02:05:36 AM
Name: Jim McLeod
E-mail address: charles165mcleod@btinternet.com
Comments:Hi there folks,I have moved to a new house and have been off the net for a few weeks. I have also changed my Email address.

Jim [Jock]Mcleod
ex 18 Signal Regt. 63/66
Thursday, August 9th 2007 - 01:31:23 AM
Name: JOHN F NUTTING
E-mail address: BEEJAYDREAM@HOTMAIL.COM
Comments:Hi served in 249 from 1963 to 66. Air Support.Saw service in Borneo, Brunei, Labuan, Malaya and Thailand. Great times, great Squadron. All seemed a bit dull when posted back to Europe. Went to 639 Sqdn attached to 94 Loc Regt RA in Germany then to School of Sigs at Blandford. Stayed down in Dorset on Demob. Great to have found this site, so many memories.
Wednesday, July 25th 2007 - 11:10:48 PM
Name: Colin Somerset
E-mail address: colinandgerry@yahoo.co.uk
Comments:L/cpl Radio Relay Troop 1960-61
Princess Mary Barracks.
Wednesday, July 25th 2007 - 07:24:26 PM
Name: Mac McEwan
E-mail address: malcommcewan243@btinterner.com
Comments:Hi Graham, Just to let know my new email address. This new website is a cracker, the pictures are great. I still at my age recognise a few faces despite being a paperbasher!!
Thursday, July 19th 2007 - 10:42:32 PM
Name: Bryan Lawrence
E-mail address: G4lsl@tiscali.co.uk
Comments:Hello all
I was with 249 "The Happy Sqn" from 1st Feb 63 for a while then did a stint at 18 Sig Regt. Enjoyed the parties !! Shall visit Dover Road in May of 2008 with a bit of luck. I am told Bugis street has changed somewhat.
Monday, July 2nd 2007 - 09:23:10 PM
Name: Mick Hemingway
E-mail address: w19emh@btinternet.com
Comments:Served with Comcen Troop Jun 65 to Sep 67. Lots of names and faces came flooding back. Ahhh the memories!
Wednesday, June 13th 2007 - 05:45:25 PM
Name: charlie rodgers
E-mail address: davidkathleenrodgers@yahoo.co.uk
Comments:Graham,
Unfortunately i was not part of your 249 but that of 249 amfl. My reason for this entry is to express our deep sorrow on the loss of both Paddy Moore and Jackie Snaith. jackie in particular was a great friend of my wife and myself when serving together in 22 sigs. This is the first I had heard. If you have Kath's address could you please pass on my e mail.
thanks for your time
Thursday, May 10th 2007 - 05:22:09 PM
Name: john gardiner
E-mail address: ian_gardiner63@hotmail.com
Comments:Great site Pam brings back good memories of terendak, i was there in the 60s and served with 2infantry workshops REME we had moved from Taiping 1961.
good on yea
Jock.
Tuesday, March 20th 2007 - 02:15:28 PM
Name: John Beach
E-mail address: john.beach@base.be
Comments:Served in Radio Relay Troop 249 from September 1968 until mid 1969 then posted to 18 Sigs. Nickname Sandy
Friday, March 9th 2007 - 01:15:15 PM
Name: Graham Jolly
E-mail address: graham.jolly@ntlworld.com
Comments:For Attention of DICK WARD.

Hi Dick - thanks for the message in the guest book.

I am loathe to leave any contact details in the guest book that can be read by all and sundry.

Can you remember the number of the Squadron that served/lived alongside 249 in the PM Barracks.

If so add that to 01233 637555 and that will give you my home number. ie add it to 555.

Cheers - Graham Jolly
Sunday, March 4th 2007 - 11:51:56 AM
Name: Kevin Straw
E-mail address: 4parry@tiscali.co.uk
Comments:Good to see some old names in THE corps. Served with Goldie in Lippstadt, Served with Taffy Audsley in Liverpool, got drunk with Pat Gallagher in Colchester.
I never had the privilige to serve with 249 but met a lot of the die-hards

Regards, Kevin
Saturday, March 3rd 2007 - 04:34:50 PM
Name: dick ward
Comments:I seved in 249 signals as a national service man from 1960 to 62 and have a host of photes and names but due to spam have lost my e mail address How can I make contact?
Monday, February 19th 2007 - 06:32:33 PM
Name: ned kelly
E-mail address: gerrykelly333@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:served 249 in early 1988 to 1990 usual turkey,norway denmark,italy good memories
Friday, February 16th 2007 - 11:48:49 AM
Name: james mccawley
E-mail address: jmccawley
Comments:hi
i have medals to 22218010 alexander sutherland black watch with photos of A sqdn the malayan scouts SAS,can you give me more info please on this man farelf 8.4.48-16.5.48 --farelf malaya-17.5.48--2.5.52 , he was M.I.D 16.12.1943.
yours james mccwley.
Monday, January 29th 2007 - 11:30:55 PM
Name: Bob Harle
E-mail address: bobandsylvia@talktalk.net
Comments:Have been sorting photos for the site and found one of Babs and Rita (No 4 Coy WRAC)(Couldn't remember surnames.) No party was complete without them, they were two great girls! Anybody any news of them?
Have made contact with Mick Mutlow, Tony Meikle and Mick Ford. Anybody any news of Pete Meadows?
Monday, January 15th 2007 - 10:36:55 PM
Name: frank.knowles
E-mail address: frank.knowles@freenet.de
Comments:Excellent. The only thing I could not find was the name ANCHOR BIER. Brewed at the same brewery , just a change of labels at the end of the production line, I saw it in 1967, what a farce.It was always said that Tiger bier tasted better, until this visit. I served with 249 Airtroop.
Thursday, January 11th 2007 - 05:00:46 PM
Homepage URL: http://www.traserwatches.biz
Name: Bill Lamb
E-mail address: williamlamb@traserwatches.biz
Comments:Hi all 249ers,

Merry Christmas and may all your dreams come true in 2007.

Sunday, December 24th 2006 - 05:02:31 PM
Homepage URL: http://260sigsqnsam.abelgratis.co.uk
Name: Archie Cairns
Comments:On behalf of the Committee and Membership of 260 Signal Squadron (SAM) Association I'd like to take this opportunity to wish Committee and Membership of 249 Signal Squadron (FARELF) A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Saturday, December 23rd 2006 - 09:28:35 PM
Name: John Davis
E-mail address: john_davis_4@hotmail.com
Comments:Hi Guys,
Just to let you all know that Afghanistan is a shitehole. Moving into the winter - freezing at night but still warm during the day, although it's been raining of late.

Most of the Taliban appear to have gone for the winter, re-group, re-arm and re-train ready for the spring offensive...oh hum, the marines are well pissed off, not fired a shot in anger out on the FOB's!

Sporadic rocket and mortar attacks on Kandahar but mostly aimed at the flight line and they must be a very determined team - it's damn cold out there in the hills.

Catch you all later.
Saturday, December 2nd 2006 - 03:26:37 AM
Name: Goldie Peters
E-mail address: peters10078@surrey.pnn.police.uk
Comments:Hi Guys,
congratulations on the good news that 249 (is a happy squadron) is a part of the RSA and well done on your hard work Graham. John I have not forgotten my write up ref my recent visit to Singas and the latest photo of Zam Zams to rank along side Pete Buckley's. trust all are well and stay lucky.
Goldie
Thursday, October 26th 2006 - 07:56:24 PM
Name: Jimmy Scoular
E-mail address: john@scoular73.freeserve.co.uk
Comments:Great site, brings back lots of memories. Must dig out old photos. Credit to the guys who run it.
Tuesday, October 24th 2006 - 09:52:48 PM
Name: Bill Milsom
E-mail address: wtmilsom@hotmail.com
Comments:Great site good pictures seen some old freinds I have some photos also will let you have them as soon as I can find them
Tuesday, October 24th 2006 - 07:08:30 PM
Name: Mike Brooke
E-mail address: alanbro42@aol.com
Comments:It sure does bring back memories as people say. I was posted to 648 Signal Troop in merry old Brunei in early 68 then after a spell there went to 237 Sig Squad and finished up in 249 which was great,being a TG Op met lots of old friends there and after that got that suit we all prayed for. I too did a memory journey to Singapore about 6 years ago and boy how its changed. I have some slides of an exercise I was on in 69 and will post those when i can find the darn things.
Friday, October 20th 2006 - 10:42:09 AM
Homepage URL: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/28signalregiment
Name: Tim Payne
E-mail address: timjpayne@tiscali.co.uk
Comments:Nice site,try making a visit to my site.
Wednesday, October 18th 2006 - 06:33:23 PM
Name: Bob Harle
E-mail address: bobandsylvia@talktalk.net
Comments:Great to see so many familiar faces, hope to be able to supply more photos for the site
Wednesday, October 18th 2006 - 05:43:48 PM
Name: James Hutch Hutchinson
E-mail address: james.hutchinson57@ntlworld.com
Comments:Wonderful site.
Did my bit with 249 on Ex Picot (1968). At a place called Gonk Dust ?. An old airfield, that was used to grow water melons.
A TG op on loan from 200 Sqn RCT.
Happy Days.
Friday, September 15th 2006 - 10:35:17 AM
Homepage URL: http://www.marsden.me.uk
Name: Pam McDonald
E-mail address: pmcdonald63@hotmail.com
Comments:It is super on here now that one doesn't have to negotiate ones way around the dreaded pop ups.
Friday, September 8th 2006 - 11:12:56 PM
Name: hazel brady nee Goddard
E-mail address: imagequilting@optusnet.com.au
Comments:Enjoyed the trip down memory lane John,its great to be able to show your children,they way it was.As in all the sites a time capsule where for that split second in time your youth returns,ooOh what a feeling.You have done yourself and squadron proud.Keep up the excellent work and all the best. Hazel
Tuesday, August 29th 2006 - 12:47:04 PM
Name: Pete Thornton
E-mail address: rpthornton@bigpond.com
Comments:John:

Warning Order.

Val is about to get a blast from the past from Hazel Brady.

Pete.
Wednesday, August 23rd 2006 - 05:58:18 AM
Name: Tony (Anthony) Newark
E-mail address: tony_newark@yahoo.co.uk
Comments:I was in Singapore 1966-1970 serving at 249 Signal Squadron. I was seconded at Lon Nock Towers in Thailand for sixth months to the closure of the UK army. Then I was seconded again to HQ Tanglin Communication Centre in the cipher room. If you remember me, please get in touch. All the best, Tony.
Sunday, August 13th 2006 - 06:46:28 PM
Name: John Shepherd
E-mail address: js002c4865@blueyonder.co.uk
Comments:it is great to see that the members of 249 are not forgotten. a professional site to be proud of.
Thursday, August 10th 2006 - 01:13:08 AM
Name: Dave Roberts
E-mail address: daver@cybase.co.uk
Comments:IS Troop and 18SR 1967-69

The site is running fantastically - a job well done
Wednesday, August 9th 2006 - 01:02:04 PM
Name: Taff Audsley
E-mail address: douglasaudsley@btinternet.com
Comments:Hi John,

just to let you know I'm still alive and kicking. did two tours with air support around '62-65 period. nice to read a few old names and sad to see a few are no longer with us.

Taff Audsley (sometimes known as Taffy oddsocks)
Monday, August 7th 2006 - 11:40:19 PM
Name: Goldie Peters
E-mail address: peters10078@surrey.pnn.police.uk
Comments:Hi John/Graham,
the site is flowing as smooth as a pint of Tiger to which I had many, having just returned from Singa's. I have an updated photo to go alongside Pete Buckley's photo outside Zam -Zams which was still packed with customers enjoying the delicacies and that was at 4pm. just managed to catch site of it whilst on an open topped bus , jumped off and Deborah and I were ordering Nasi goreng etc, my Singa's sure has changed, photo's to come once organized
Goldie
Monday, August 7th 2006 - 05:11:05 PM
Name: John G Jones
E-mail address: jgj.taxes@ntlworld.com
Comments:I served with RR Troop 63 to 64.
I was a line tech, sent to Labuan (64) to work with a line party -- Cpl Rogers (lineman) on a GPO aluminum cable
installations with "bad joint" problems.

Was then posted to
19 Sigs Changi to work on auto telephone exchanges, line transmission equipment - telegraph and vox installations
Thursday, August 3rd 2006 - 12:29:45 PM
Name: Ron Taylor
E-mail address: chalkyson@hotmail.com
Comments:As usual a brilliant site. I am actually the abandoned child of John n Val, they gave me up for adoption after a torrid affair when J was a paperboy and V was a milk maid in the old days (pre 1920's??? I was told by social services that the only way to find them was to join the Corps. Join the Corps I did and they became 2 of my dearest friends ever. We don't talk about the past anymore, I have forgiven them for abandoning me because my other daddy "Taylor" did such a wonderful job!!!!
Love u loads
Ron n Marion
Friday, July 21st 2006 - 11:02:04 PM
Name: Jimmy Gwilt
E-mail address: Jgsapper@Supanet.com
Comments:Served in Thailand 1964/66 ( Operation Crown )59 Ind Fld Sqd RE. Sqd Sigs Ubon Ect. Worked with 249 detachment.

New site looks great. Give me a shout if you need £.S.D.to keep the site running

Kind Regards

JG
Thursday, July 13th 2006 - 01:13:50 AM
Name: Geoff Back
E-mail address: info@grb.me.uk
Comments:Great job John, Looks great.
Saturday, July 8th 2006 - 08:58:46 AM
Name: Quah Boo Lim
E-mail address: qbl1731@yahoo.com
Comments:I do not think anyone can remember me.
Friday, July 7th 2006 - 01:09:17 PM
Name: Griff
E-mail address: Journeyman933910@aol.com
Comments:Looks like a lot of the wrinkle's have been taken out ... A lot better ... If you need a few bob to keep the site up and running let me know ... I think a few of us could put a £5 in to the hat ... Should make a difference ...
John933
Monday, July 3rd 2006 - 11:08:27 PM
Name: Keith Greenhalgh
E-mail address: theredcoat2@yahoo.com
Comments:Member of Comcen Troop from middle of 1968 to end of 1969
Great time, now living in southern california for last 27 years.
Sunday, June 25th 2006 - 05:21:12 AM
Name: neil mackellar
E-mail address: neil.mackellar@blueyonder.co.uk
Comments:very interesting site. I served in Singapore and Malaya also Borneo
Friday, June 23rd 2006 - 10:15:18 PM
Name: Colin Mills
E-mail address: colin@mills75.freeserve.co.uk
Comments:Who remembers Bugie Steet and Dum Dum.
Thursday, June 22nd 2006 - 01:50:13 AM
Name: John Davis
E-mail address: john_davis_4@hotmail.com
Comments:Welcome to the new address - No adverts, no pop-ups - isn't it great???
Wednesday, June 21st 2006 - 08:00:05 PM
Name: John Davis
E-mail address: john_davis_4@hotmail.com
Comments:The site is now repaired - We will soon be moving to a new site without the adverts and pop-ups thanks to Graham Jolly who has stumped the 2 year subscription.
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