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  The Royal Air Force - Stations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The primary function of RAF Barkston Heath is as a Relief Landing Ground for the flying training activities at RAF Cranwell.
RAF Brampton Wyton Henlow is the result of the merger of Brampton Wyton (itself a merger) with Henlow which took place on 1 Apr 01.
RAF Brampton is ever synonymous with the Joint Air Reconnaissance Centre (JARIC), but in addition it provides support to a number of other lodger units including elements of the DLO.
www.raf.mod.uk /stations/gen_base.html   (1722 words)

  
 RAF Brampton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
RAF Brampton is a Royal Air Force station near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire.
Administratively Brampton is now part of the combined base RAF Brampton Wyton Henlow.
It is home to the Joint Air Reconnaissance Intelligence Centre; JARIC produces intelligence from all forms of imagery and provides trained and experienced Service personnel to provide intelligence in support of operations.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RAF_Brampton   (104 words)

  
 Royal Air Force [Definition]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The RAF is the oldest independent air force in the world, first formed on April 1 April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining.
The RAF underwent rapid expansion following the outbreak of war against Nazi Germany Nazi Germany, or the Third Reich, commonly refers to Germany in the years 1933–1945, when it was under the firm control of the totalitarian and fascist ideology of the Nazi Party, with the Führer Adolf Hitler as dictator....
The head of the RAF is known as the Chief of the Air StaffThe Chief of the Air Staff is the professional head of the Royal Air Force and a member of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
www.wikimirror.com /Royal_Air_Force   (14821 words)

  
 UK Cold War:RAF Bases
RAF Northolt was one of the key airfields in the Defence of London during the Battle of Britain.
RAF Pembrey Sands is a bombing and firing range and is adjacent to the old Pembrey airfield on the south Wales Coast.
RAF Saxa Vord in the Shetland Islands has had an association with the Royal Air force since 1957 when it became a Radar Station, today it is a Control and Reporting Post as part of the United kingdom Air surveillance and Control system giving warning of any aircraft approaching from the North.
www.ukcoldwar.org.uk /rafbases.htm   (3918 words)

  
 Brampton Scouts
Troop meetings were in a small room at the RAF community centre, 'The Clan Astra', from 7.30pm until 9.00pm on Fridays.
A tradition of the time was that summer camp was held at least fifty miles away from Brampton, this was to deter those parents who wanted to visit their sons every day.
Due to the RAF posting system Bob Lynn found he was the only ASL at Brampton at the end of the year.
www.big-village.co.uk /hunts/brampton/scouts   (1270 words)

  
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This 18 hole par 72 of 6,403 yards is situated in Brampton, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, 2 minutes from the A1 and A14, opposite Brampton RAF Station.
In addition to the natural mature woodland of Brampton Park, 3,500 sapling trees have been planted since the course was constructed in 1991.
Brampton Park are proud to have a very active social side to the club, running alongside and complementing the golfing activities.
www.eurogolfing.com /courses/england/camb/brampton   (648 words)

  
 Posts in Brampton
RAF Alconbury is six miles north and has a bigger gym facility as well as intra-mural sports teams.
RAF Brampton is located next to a village of the same name, and is about 3 miles from the town of Huntingdon.
The small, quiet base was donated to the service in WWII and is part of the Brampton Park Estate, which was established by charter to the King in the 12th century.
www.army.mod.uk /ukpep/where/brampton.htm   (2532 words)

  
 OC Administrative Wing Wg Cdr Mark Williams - RAF Marham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
An initial tour after training as OC General Duties Flight at RAF Hendon was followed by a posting to Germany in 1979 onto 20 Sqn at RAF Bruggen as the Squadron Intelligence Officer.
A posting to RAF Leeming followed, as a member of the project team managing a major building programme of new and refurbished facilities and accommodation to prepare the station to become home to 3 squadrons of Tornado F3 aircraft.
Following a tour at RAF Brampton/Wyton as OC Station Services Squadron, he then joined the staff of the RAF Infrastructure Organization in 1998, managing the user requirements and the building programme needed at RAF Coltishall, Lossiemouth and Marham, to house the Tornado squadrons which returned from Germany in 2001.
www.rafmarham.co.uk /organisation/admin/oc_admin.htm   (411 words)

  
 Gates
A number of Phantoms still serve the RAF, they man gates of RAF stations across the world.
Pics A,B and C - XT914 gracefully adornes the gate of RAF Brampton in Cambs.
RAF Woodvale, has XV468 H ex 56 Sqn guarding here gate - pis F,G and H. This lady has certainly seen better days, as her nose indicates.
www.geocities.com /g111258/Gates.html   (84 words)

  
 Beds and Cambs Wing ATC Nijmegen 2001 Marching Team. Lateset News.
This will be based at RAF Brampton, with a walk followed by a meal.
We now have accommodation for all future marches either at RAF Brampton or at the event venues apart from the final practice on the July 1st.
Therefore when we are staying at Brampton I shall need £1.20 from each of you in advance at the previous practice.
www.bedsandcambs.wingatc.org.uk /nijmegen2001/pages/latest_news.htm   (1300 words)

  
 Articles - RAF Henlow   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
RAF Henlow is a Royal Air Force station near Luton.
After the war Henlow became the RAF Signals Engineering Establishment, but was reduced to a Radio Engineering Unit in 1980.
Administratively RAF Henlow is now part of a combined base, RAF Brampton Wyton Henlow.
www.outship.com /articles/RAF_Henlow   (132 words)

  
 AudioSoft - Multi-million pound data recording contract from M.O.Ds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Even though the manufacturer was doing a very good job in maintaining the existing systems, they had come to the end of their economic life.
If tape recordings were acceptable as evidence in a court of law, therefore, you could take the laptop and play it in front of a board of enquiry instead of having to transcribe everything beforehand.
The pilot notified RAF Linton tower he was coming through Church Fenton airspace and asked for radar advice, as he was being tranferred to Humberside airport, he crashed, killing four people.
www.audiosoft.co.uk /news2000/rafatc.php   (2464 words)

  
 NS(RAF)A - Al Burgon service no. 5045559   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
I was inducted (abducted!) into the RAF in August 1955 at Cardington.
I was in the RAF between 1956-58 and did square-bashing at Wilmslow from mid July to end of August.
RAF Innsworth 1953/55 Hut 48- RAF Barnwood/Elmbridge Court.
www.nsrafa.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31   (2045 words)

  
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RAF Wildenrath in thelate 60's Norman Jackson, Ray Gaskil, Ken Smythe (with a Y and an E), Ron Webster, Ken Brigs, Bill Brooks, Jim Keeting, Ron Cunningham, Ken Cheslet Mick Woods In other words all of "A" shift..
RAF Bruggen closes in 2002 and the Police Sqn are trying to gauge if there is enough interest from former members to hold a Farewell Party in June 2001 (You will have pay for your own transport & accommodation).
RAF Finningley Reunion of any service people who were at RAF Finningley regardless of trade/rank etc on 15th January 2000.
www.geocities.com /Pentagon/5909/geobook2.html   (9997 words)

  
 STIRLING PROJECT NEWSLETTER NO
Proceedings began with a flight from RAF Brampton to RAF Wyton in a Chinook helicopter.
The part played by Wyton in the organisation of the RAF’s effort in both the assault on Iraq, and the subsequent work of reconstruction and re-supply, were most interestingly described.
As part of the Families’ Day various clubs and societies based at RAF Brampton and Wyton were holding displays and events, some of which occurred in Hangar No 1, immediately adjacent to our workshop.
uk.geocities.com /vanessa.cross@btopenworld.com/newsletter6.htm   (2370 words)

  
 Next Steps Report 1997   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Achievement fell slightly short of the target at 97.5%, due to a shortfall in spares provisioning, and skills dilution caused by the drawdown in RAF personnel numbers; factors which are outside the control of the Agency.
To pursue the Competing for Quality Initiative by: achieving contract award for the designated functions at RAF Sealand by 31 March 1997; and issuing the invitation to tender at RAF St. Athan by 31 August 1996: not achieved.
To continue the comprehensive rationalisation of functions within the Agency by achieving the closure of RAF Carlisle and RAF Quedgeley by 31 March 1997: achieved.
www.archive.official-documents.co.uk /document/cm38/3889/mod119.htm   (482 words)

  
 RAF Henlow   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
RAF Henlow is a Royal Air Force airbase near Luton.
It houses the Centre of Aviation Medicine and the RAF Signals museum.
Henlow was chosen as a military aircraft repair depot in 1917.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/R/RAF-Henlow.htm   (200 words)

  
 House of Commons Hansard Written Answers for 7 Feb 2002 (pt 9)
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the station operating budget was for each RAF base in the UK in the last year for which figures are available.
It does not include former RAF stations that have retained their name but which have been transferred to the ownership of another part of the Ministry of Defence.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to reduce the over 35 years of age restriction on accessibility to the long service advance of pay for Army and RAF personnel to over the age of 23.
www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm200102/cmhansrd/vo020207/text/20207w09.htm   (1297 words)

  
 Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Following 3 years of apprenticeship training he was posted as a Junior Technician to RAF Coltishall where he served on 41 Sqn and subsequently 6 Sqn maintaining Jaguar aircraft.
He was then moved to RAF Wyton to be the Engineering Officer on 360 Squadron, which flew Electronic Warfare Canberras.
Posted back to RAF Brampton, he spent a short time as Staff Officer to the Chief Executive of the Maintenance Group Defence Agency before moving, on promotion to Wing Commander, to the Defence logistics Organisation Management Consultancy Team.
www.ame.org /conf2004/showBiography.php?id=27   (826 words)

  
 British Military Aviation in 1994
The Aerospace Division of the Defence Research Agency, formerly the Royal Aerospace Establishment, Farnborough, is closed.
RAF Personnel and Training Command (Headquarters, RAF Innsworth), under the command of Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Wilson (also the Air Member for Personnel)
RAF Logistics Command (Headquarters, RAF Brampton and RAF Wyton), under the command of Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Alcock.
www.rafmuseum.org.uk /milestones-of-flight/british_military/1994.html   (190 words)

  
 Royal Air Force Archives - Forces Friends Reunited at Lost Comms July 2003
His name is Brian Lee-Cooper and he was a Flight Lieutenant in the RAF stationed at RAF Brampton Cambs.
I spent the first 10 years of my life as an RAF child and would love to try and connect with anyone who remembers us.
His name is Steven James Hambridge and he was a pilot at the RAF base in Upper Heyford.
freespace.virgin.net /forces.friends/rarc/rjul.html   (1024 words)

  
 QinetiQ - UK Privatised Military - location checklist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
RAF Cottesmore - Oakham, nr Leicester, Tornado GR1
RAF Scampton - nr Lincoln, Earmarked for closure
RAF Linton - Borders of Eng / Scot
www.public-interest.co.uk /qinetiq   (1316 words)

  
 RAF Apprentices and Boy Entrants On The WWW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Would anyone from B or G Flts,3sqn 305th entry, RAF Hereford, please contact me, for a possible re union later on.
My uncle was Arthur Walter James ROBINSON Service Number 574242 Joined RAF as an Aircraft Apprentice of the 38th.
We were together at RAF Biggin Hill and then they were posted to RAF Laarbruch.
www.appbe.com /nboard2/Get_In_Touch/more4.html   (566 words)

  
 Joint Air Reconnaissance Intelligence Centre (JARIC)
The Joint Air Reconnaissance Intelligence Centre (JARIC) is based at RAF Brampton, near Huntingdon.
Once again, the substantial costs of relocation, re-calculated to a 1998 cost base militated against a move and the decision, once again, was taken to leave JARIC at Brampton.
More recently, JARIC has been involved in discussions on the future use of the Brampton estate post the demise of RAF Logistics Command in November 1999.
www.fas.org /irp/world/uk/raf/jaric.htm   (917 words)

  
 RAF Careers - Job file: Intelligence Officer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The RAF’s Intelligence specialisation gathers, analyses and provides defence intelligence – both in peace and war.
Alternatively, you could be a Squadron Intelligence Officer producing intelligence assessments in order to brief aircrews before their missions.
Or you could be posted to the Joint Air Reconnaissance Intelligence Centre (JARIC) at RAF Brampton, or even Headquarters Strike Command – where you’ll help produce a strategic overview of the intelligence picture.
www.rafcareers.com /jobs/job_files/jobpage_intelligenceofficer.cfm   (159 words)

  
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European VCS specialists, Drake Electronics Ltd are pleased to announce that RAF Brampton have purchased an additional deployable ATC VCS system similar to the two systems currently in use at Basra Airfield in Iraq, purchased earlier this year.
The Drake RRVS (Rapid Ready for Service Voice Switch) is based on the Drake COTS product line incorporating the 1 RU, ultra compact, Drake 32 port ‘Pico’ Digital Voice Switch coupled to modified Model 4224, 32 key, 2 RU, display push button panels.
RAF Brampton chose Drake as a proven, low cost supplier who offered quick delivery.
www.drake-uk.com /vcs/PressReleasesDetails.asp?PressID=80   (280 words)

  
 UK-GolfGuide.com: A Golfer's Guide to Brampton Park Golf Club, Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire England
Whilst the information presented on this page was believed to be correct at time of publication, please note the usual disclaimer at the foot of the page.
Three-quarters of a mile off A1 travelling north take first Huntingdon turn south take second sign for RAF Brampton.
If you know that any of the information presented on this page is inaccurate or out of date, please send us a message and let us know.
www.uk-golfguide.com /england/53815.html   (207 words)

  
 Brampton Village - Letters and E-mails
If there are any Brampton residents or indeed visitors to the Brampton village website who know of the Suters or may be present day Suters, I would be extremely pleased to hear from you.
I enjoyed browsing through your site, my family are considering a move to Brampton and would welcome the views of its residents on life in Brampton.
From Gravely we moved to Brampton Mill where again my mother was housekeeper and cook and my father the odd-job-man. At that time Brampton Mill was owned or occupied by two old ladies.....spinsters or widows, I don't know which.
www.big-village.co.uk /hunts/brampton/letters   (2031 words)

  
 Royal Air Force Archives - Forces Friends Reunited at Lost Comms January 2003
He may be a FS by now, his wifes name is Elizabeth and he has 2/3 daughters in their teens or early 20s.
We are trying to organise a reunion of RAF Police who were at Laarbruch from the late 60s through to the early 80s if you were there please check out the details at www.here.at/rafpa perhaps you are on the missing list or can help find some of those on the missing list
Hi, Anyone out there stationed at R.A.F. Langtoft in the M.T. section, 1952 to 1954,especially Bob Sheldrick.who I believe was from Essex, and Bart Bell(Geordie)from Gateshead.
freespace.virgin.net /forces.friends/rarc/rjan.html   (877 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
RAF Brize Norton ‘A’ RAF INNSWORTH MENS RELAY — TEAM WINNERS RAF Waddington RAF High Wycombe RAF Brize Norton ‘A’ FASTEST RAF INDIVIDUAL SENIOR MEN AND LAP TIMES 1.
D Roberts (RN) RAF High Wycombe 25.06 (2nd fastest lap overall) 2.
RAF Innsworth RAF INNSWORTH LADIES RELAY CHAMPIONSHIP RAF Lyneham RAF Innsworth FASTEST LEG TIMES ODD LEGS (1&3) 1.
www.rafathletics.org /RAF_ROAD_RELAY_RESULTS_2004.DOC   (284 words)

  
 Jever Steam Laundry - Past AGMs
The "Golden Share" went to Dougie Adamson in recognition of his regular attendance over the years and I have to thank Dougie and Ian Craig for providing the photographic coverage and recording all the evidence which may be used, as they say, at some later date.
There are a number of aviation museums, ex R.A.F. stations etc., which I am sure will hold a real interest to most of you.
Accommodation, if required would be based on either a Swallow Hotel or a Travel Inn both of which are only 2 miles away from the Mess and, if required, shuttle transport could be organised.
www.rafjever.org /agm2000.htm   (1161 words)

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