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Topic: RAF Chivenor

	RAF CHIVENOR - Find Friends from RAF CHIVENOR at Forces Reunited
		Charles Bawdon was at RAF Chivenor between 1947 and 1957
		Marie Meehan was at RAF Chivenor between 1984 and 1987
		William Pearce was at RAF Chivenor between 1965 and 1987
	www.forcesreunited.org.uk /namearchive/units/RAFNames/RAF-Chivenor.html (1456 words)

	Royal Marines Base Chivenor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is situated on the northern shore of the Taw estuary, on the North coast of Devon, England.
		In 1994 the TWU left Chivenor merging with No 4 Flying Training School at RAF Valley, with the RAF handing the airfield over to the Royal Marines.
		The RAF still has a the 'A' flight of 22 Squadron, with two Search and Rescue Sea King helicopters stationed there, and No. 624 Volunteer Gliding School operating Vigilant T1 motor gliders.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Marines_Base_Chivenor (373 words)

	DS&C-OHS NIGS RAF/RN Air Stations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		RAF Lakenheath was jointly surveyed with RAF Mildenhall in March 1988 because of the proximity of the bases to one another.
		RAF St. Athan was surveyed in 1991; however the scheme introduction was delayed until 1994 due to changes in aircraft deployment and the arrival of a VC10 de-tuner.
		RAF Wittering was surveyed in September 1989 using a predictive (computer modelling) method to gauge the impact of aircraft movements at the station.
	www.mod.uk /dsc/ohs/nigs_raf_rnstations.htm (8134 words)

	UK Cold War:RAF Bases
		RAF Chivenor first started life as a civil airfield in the 1930s, before it was taken over by the RAF in the 1940s as as a coastal Command Station.
		RAF Northolt was one of the key airfields in the Defence of London during the Battle of Britain.
		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)

	No. 202 Squadron RAF - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		228 Squadron RAF at RAF Leconfield, 202 began operating in its search and rescue role using Westland Whirlwind.
		The squadron moved to RAF Finningley on re-equiping with Sea Kings in 1978, moving to Boulmer on the closure of Finningley in 199?.
		202 Squadron - RAF Boulmer, RAF Lossiemouth, Leconfield
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/No._202_Squadron_RAF (201 words)

	Red Arrows 2003 Team Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Flying training at RAF Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire, and advanced and tactical Weapons Training at RAF Chivenor in Devon followed, before Myles was posted to the Harrier GR7.
		He was commissioned into the RAF at Cranwell in 1990, at the age of 18, and progressed through flying training at RAF Linton-on-Ouse, RAF Valley and RAF Chivenor.
		After holding at RAF Chivenor for a year, Christian was posted to the Harrier GR7 and after completing the OCU, he was posted IV (AC) Squadron at RAF Laarbruch in Germany.
	www.raf.mod.uk /reds/gypo.html (1004 words)

	House of Commons Hansard Debates for 27 Jan 1994
		We then learnt that RAF Brawdy had a future after all, because the Royal Welch Fusiliers were to be based there--and alternative uses are also being considered--while Chivenor has lost its future and is to be mothballed.
		I see no reason why RAF Quedgeley, even if one were to go for privatisation or for a management buy-out, and working on the assumption that it will be there for four years--I hope that it will be longer--should not, in the interim, be permitted to bid for current and future private sector work.
		RAF Finningley would feel no sense of embarrassment in training those people because there must be a role for non-pilot aircrew for a long time to come.
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm199394/cmhansrd/1994-01-27/Debate-5.html (7418 words)

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		RAF Chivenor was an airfield set in an attractive geographical area, ideal in summer with three attractive beaches close at hand, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay and Woolacombe Bay (the latter is actually mapped as 'Morte' Bay) and, to the north-east the lovely Devon coast between Ilfracombe and Lynton.
		Those who preferred and were selected to carry out service as aircrew in the RAF were allowed to extend their prescribed period of National Service to enable them to train to wings standard plus a short period of squadron experience.
		I was taken back to Chivenor's sick quarters, given an examination by the Medical Officer and told to go home immediately and rest for 24 hours, since the MO suspected I might be suffering from shock; I felt quite normal though.
	uk.geocities.com /kt.j@btinternet.com/wood12.htm (3183 words)

	Hawk RAF Service
		By 1980, the BAe Hawk equipped 4 FTS in the advanced training role at RAF Valley, 1 and 2 TWU at RAF Brawdy and Chivenor respectively in the Tactical Weapons training role and 2 Central Flying School units.
		In April 1992, 2 TWU, based at RAF Chivenor, was redesignated 7 Flying Training School.
		The resident Chivenor units were also to take on new Squadron designations, becoming 19 and 92 Squadrons after the sister RAF Germany Squadrons had finished Phantom operations by January 1992.
	www.airshots.com /hawkraf/hawkraf.htm (1138 words)

	The Royal Air Force - History Section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Flight Sergeant Timothy Thompson, a RAF Search and Rescue winchman from 'A' Flight of No 22 Squadron based at Chivenor, has been awarded the Air Force Cross for his bravery in rescuing a civilian casualty on 24 September 2000.
		Flight Sergeant Timothy Thompson, an RAF Search and Rescue winchman from 'A' Flight of No 22 Squadron Royal Air Force based at Chivenor, Devon, has been awarded the Air Force Cross for valour.
		The award was made for his bravery during a rescue of a civilian casualty, Mr Adrian Hodgeson, on 24th of September 2000.
	www.raf.mod.uk /history/sarafc.html (794 words)

	RAF Aircraft 1991 - Present Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The role of the Squirrels in the RAF is that of a flying taxi service for Senior Officers, VIPs, Government Ministers and of course members of the Royal Family.
		The helicopters are based at RAF Northolt and are flown by No. 32 (The Royal) Squadron who are the RAF's VIP transport unit.
		RAF Jaguars have been regular participants in the Red Flag and Maple Flag air combat exercises in North America.
	194.143.167.35 /raf/frames/presac.htm (2018 words)

	Encyclopedia: Royal Marines Base Chivenor
		In 1994 the TWU left Chivenor merging with No 4 Flying Training School at RAF Valley (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Valley), with the RAF handing the airfield over to the Royal Marines.
		The RAF still has a the 'A' flight of 22 Squadron Search and Rescue, with two Sea King (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westland_Sea_King) helicopters based there, and No. 624 Volunteer Gliding School operating Vigilant T1 motor gliders.
		As he talks to the shepherd boy, the Mosquito that (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Mosquito) flys over him, almost certainly has just taken off from RAF Chivenor, which borders the dune system to the east.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Royal-Marines-Base-Chivenor (380 words)

	The Royal Air Force - Stations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Preparations for the arrival of the first RAF Typhoons in 2004 meant that No 56 (Reserve) Squadron, the Tornado F3 Operational Conversion Unit with its Tornado F3s moved north to Leuchars whilst the Tornado F3 Operational Evaluation Unit moved to nearby RAF Waddington.
		Also based on the main airfield is the RAF College Air Squadron with Tutor T1s, and on the Cranwell North grass airfield is the Cranwell Gliding Club, part of the RAF Gliding and Soaring Association (RAFGSA).
		RAF Lossiemouth was built during 1938 and 1939 and opened on Ma 1, 1939 with No 15 Flying Training School as the major unit.
	www.raf.mod.uk /stations/f_stn.html (2902 words)

	Raf - jill rafaloff, careers, richard raffan, 40 squadron (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		RAF wartime bomber crew finally laid to rest The haunting strains of Last Post drifted across Berlin's Military Cemetery as the remains of five members of an RAF bomber's crew were buried 61 years after it was shot down
		Funeral for RAF crew, 61 years on High winds blew the bomber off course and into the line of fire The lost crew of an RAF plane shot down over Berlin are being officially laid to rest - 61 years after they died crew members were then traced by the RAF They were travelling to
		RAF wartime crew laid to rest RAF wartime bomber crew finally laid to rest The haunting strains of Last Post drifted across Berlin's Military Cemetery yesterday as the remains of five members of an RAF bomber's crew were buried 61 years after it was shot down
	www.fullbazaar.com /raf (772 words)

	BBC News \| UK \| RAF rescues doomed trawler's crew
		It was still afloat when the RAF Sea King rescue helicopter arrived at the scene and airlifted the crew to safety, at about 0700GMT.
		The helicopter, from the RAF Chivenor base in Devon, was near the limit of its flying range when it arrived at the scene, and had just an hour in which to complete the rescue.
		It was supported by a Nimrod reconnaissance aircraft from RAF Kinloss in Scotland, which was able to quickly pinpoint the location of the stricken vessel.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/low/1047888.stm (293 words)

	BAe Hawk Trainers by Vernon Rabbits
		This is another Valley bird, with the RAF Valley Dragon on the tail instead of the 4FTS pyramid.
		Chivenor birds used to be painted in grey, like this example from the now disbanded 63 Squadron.
		The RAF after some analysis decided that all over gloss fl was a far more visible colour for it's training aircraft.
	www.largescaleplanes.com /articles/VernonRabbets/Hawk/hawk.html (959 words)

	Welcome to 624 Volunteer Gliding Squadron
		RAF Chivenor on the coast of North Devon produced new problems when 624 started flying there in October 1965.
		This was also the year that the OCU moved away from Chivenor leaving the station on care and maintenance.
		In late 1995 a new era in the history of 624 began when the RAF moved out of Chivenor and the base was handed over to the Royal Marines, leaving 'A' Flight 22 Squadron and 624 VGS as the sole representatives of the RAF.
	www.chivenor.flyer.co.uk /about/history.htm (748 words)

	Document sans titre
		Smith, Richard C. Hornchurch Scramble : The definitive Account of the RAF Fighter Airfield, its Pilots, Groundcrew and Staff, Volume One : 1915 to the End of the Battle of Britain.
		The Fighting Tradition of the RAF Station Hornchurch and Sutton’s Farm.
		RAF Kenley : The Story of the Royal Air Force Station, 1917-1974.
	www.cercles.com /sources/afbases/rafbases.htm (1112 words)

	722 Squadron ATC: History of Chivenor ATC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The current Chivenor Unit was founded in 1979, as a detachment of 1146 (North Devon) Squadron.
		On 1st August 1999, 1146 (Chivenor) DF was officially upgraded to Squadron Status under the new number of 722 Squadron, and within 18 months was nominated as the wing representative in the Lees Trophy competition for 2001.
		At present, the Squadron consists of three flights: Hawk and Wessex flights (named after the two aircraft types based at RAF Chivenor when the two flights were formed), and Vigilant flight (named after the Gliders based at the neighbouring VGS).
	www.722sqnatc.org.uk /about/chivenor/history.htm (198 words)

	Club Roundup
		Considering the fact that we are one of the smallest RAF units, we have one of the largest RAFMAA memberships.
		Since it closed as an active airfield the RAF numbers at Chivenor are now a mere 100 or so made up entirely of the SAR helicopter flight and supporting personnel.
		Chivenor airfield is now owned by the Marines and about a quarter of the runways and taxiways have been fenced off and turned into a huge vehicle park.
	www.rafmaa.co.uk /clubroundup.htm (1702 words)

	House of Commons Hansard Debates for 19 Oct 1992
		Twenty seven RAF personnel from Brawdy out of an eventual total of 41 have already transferred to RAF Chivenor and 30 out of an eventual total of 44 have been transferred to RAF Valley ; 161 service men have been posted elsewhere out of an eventual total of 394.
		The estimated cost in excess rent allowance thus far is £5,500 at RAF Chivenor and £1,500 at RAF Valley.
		The RAF board of inquiry into this incident, which took place some 10 nautical miles west of Alnwick, is not yet complete.
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm199293/cmhansrd/1992-10-19/Writtens-13.html (3259 words)

	Dáil Éireann - Volume 443 - 16 June, 1994 - Written Answers. - RAF Air/Sea Rescue Arrangements.
		On 21 October 1992, the UK Government announced revised RAF search and rescue coverage arrangements for the UK area of responsibility in the Irish Sea which will take effect in July, 1994.
		These arrangements will bring higher capacity, faster helicopters into service and involve closure of bases including RAF Brawdy in South Wales, from where 24 hours Sea King helicopter coverage will be transferred to RAF Chivenor in Devon.
		The Irish authorities were aware therefore that the provision of RAF search and rescue helicopters was under review.
	www.oireachtas-debates.gov.ie /D/0443/D.0443.199406160033.html (407 words)

	Vintage blue note - Hawker Hunter F.6A XF516/G-BVVC
		It remained on strength at Chivenor until September 1974, when the unit was disbanded and RAF Chivenor closed.
		All the aircraft were moved to RAF Brawdy, becoming a part of the newly formed Tactical Weapons Unit (TWU).
		Peter had the problem of moving the aircraft from RAF Cranwell to a barn in Barnstaple near Devon, where the aircraft was originally planned to be housed.
	www.classicjets.co.uk /hunterdt/xf516.html (784 words)

	Corgi - Diecast Models - Hunter F.Mk 6 - XF383, No.12 Sqn, RAF Honington, July 1984
		When the RAF operated Buccaneers at RAF Honington, it was decided that a cheaper option to train Buccaneer navigators would be to fit a handful of Hawkers Hunters with Buccaneer instrumentation and avionics.
		Being one of the last Hunters in RAF service, it adopted the overall ‘wrap-around’ camouflage scheme as applied to the Buccaneers in the late ‘70s.
		It was withdrawn from use in January 1982, being retired to the Battle Damage Repair Flight at RAF Wittering before being finally scrapped, the nose surviving with a private collector at Oxford.
	www.corgi.co.uk /CorgiSite/ModernFighterLegends/AA32709.htm (215 words)

	722 Squadron ATC: Newsletter, Nov/Dec 1999
		It was previously located outside the RAFA Club on Chivenor, but when the club relocated after the closure of RAF Chivenor, the future of the propeller looked uncertain.
		The RAF Association, 722 Squadron ATC, the Commander Logistics RM, and representatives from 22 Squadron RAF, 59 Squadron RE and 624 VGS attended a short service of rededication for the propeller in its new location, during which 624 VGS performed a fly-by.
		Everyone here at Chivenor want to thank him for all the assistance he has given, especially with visits to the SAR Squadron, and we wish him well and hope to see him again sometime in the future.
	www.722sqnatc.org.uk /news/newslett/news9911.htm (990 words)

	Base Visit #03 - RAF Valley
		The gloss fl scheme is currently en-vogue with the RAF for training aircraft, supposedly having improved visibility over the previous grey and red/white schemes.
		Whilst the types on display were limited, it was a good chance to shoot a variety of Hawks close up, and an excuse the spend an extra day by the seaside shooting Kodachrome in beautiful August sunshine.
		With the closure of RAF Chivenor in Devon and RAF Brawdy in South Wales in the early 1990s, all of the RAF's fleet of British Aerospace Hawks allocated to the training role are now based at Valley.
	www.sharpshooter-maj.com /html/bv03.htm (835 words)

	www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Chivenor RAF, England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		XX199/199, BAe Hawk T.1A, RAF/2 TWU-63 Squadron, Chivenor RAF, Devon, England, 31/5/1989
		XX217/217, BAe Hawk T.1A, RAF/2 TWU-63 Squadron, Chivenor RAF, Devon, England, 31/5/1989
		XX322/W, BAe Hawk T.1A, RAF/2 TWU-151 Squadron, Chivenor RAF, Devon, England, 31/5/1989
	www.paulnann.com /location/ChivenorRAF.htm (53 words)

	RAF Chivenor Definition / RAF Chivenor Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Originally a civil airfield opened in the 1930s, the Royal Air ForceThe Royal Air Force (often abbreviated to RAF) is the air force of the United Kingdom.
		According to the Ministry of Defence, the purpose of the Armed Forces, including the RAF is to:...
		It was first formed just prior to WWII in 1936, and was merged into the new RAF Strike Command in 1968....
	www.elresearch.com /RAF_Chivenor (440 words)

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