192 Squadron acquired three RB-29As as replacements for its three Lincolns in the first half of 1952. The first two aircraft (WZ966, WZ967) arrived at Watton in April and were…

192 Squadron acquired three RB-29As as replacements for its three Lincolns in the first half of 1952. The first two aircraft (WZ966, WZ967) arrived at Watton in April and were…
I was at RAF Watton Central Signals 90 Group, arriving about October 1950, having completed technical training at RAF St Athan. The conscription period had been increased from eighteen months…
3134186 AC2 Hemmings – Joe to his mates of the time, and nicknamed ‘Josh’ Hi guys – I’ll do my best to remember this all accurately but I’m now 73…
All Material on this page is Copyright © Ralph Swift 2003 It is probably true to say that the jet aircraft design of the early 1950’s was still partly rooted…
The year began with a change of Command when Air Commodore G.H.Randle took over from Air Commodore Jones as Commandant CSE. The remaining GCA units on Watton, Controller and Operator…