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	RAF Kai Tak - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		RAF Kai Tak was a Royal Air Force station in Hong Kong.
		The RAF flight operated a few land based aircraft as well as having spare aircraft for naval units.It was the main airfield in Hong Kong housing the Far East Flying Training school, The HK Flying Club, the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps Air Unit and offices of various airlines.
		From 1968 - 1978 it was used by various RAF helicopter units and by Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force (after 1993 as the Government Flying Service).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RAF_Kai_Tak (186 words)

	Kai Tak - Helicopter Database (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It opened as RAF Kai Tak in 1927 and a concrete slipway was added in 1928.
		From Sep 1945, its was used by the Royal Navy as shore base HMS Nabcatcher until Aug 1946.
		The 413 hectare site of Kai Tak had to be de-contaminated for 2 years and has since been re-developed for housing, office space and leisure and the Airport of the Nine Dragons was no more.
	www.helis.com /database/go/hk_kai_tak.php (324 words)

	Kai Tak Airport - China-related Topics KA-KD - China-Related Topics
		Kai Tak was located in the north of Kowloon Bay in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
		Kai Tak was subsequently retired, transferring its IATA Airport Code to the replacement airport at Chek Lap Kok.
		At its beginning, Kai Tak was "far away" from residental areas, but as both residental areas and the airport expanded, Kai Tak became too close to the residental areas.
	www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Kai_Tak_Airport (2166 words)

	The Royal Air Force Regiment - Squadrons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Sqn continued with IS duties (with a tour of duty at RAF Kophinou in liaison with 26 LAA Battery Royal Artillery (RA)) and it's primary role of LAA defence of RAF Akrotiri with the occasional Guard of Honour and in January 1959 it re - equipped with the L40/70mm Bofors gun.
		The Sqn moved again to RAF Upwood in September 1962 and after a month of operational training in Cyprus with No3 (LAA) Wing the Squadron was converted to the Field role on 10 May 1963.
		RAF Bruggen was to be handed over to the Army's 1 Signals Brigade in March 2002 and so by the end of October 2001, the Sqn had rolled out of the gates of RAF Bruggen for the last time.
	www.raf.mod.uk /rafregiment/37_sqn_hist.html (3627 words)

	RAF
		Tengah, Detachments at Labuan, Kuching, Kuantan and Kai Tak.
		Tengah, Detachments at Butterworth, Kuching, Labuan and Kai Tak.
		RAF TAWAU Guarding airstrip using Oerlikons on plinths and ground defence training of RAF Personnel on detachment.
	www.nmbva.co.uk /raf.htm (765 words)

	Spitfires Over China (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In Aug 1950, he was posted to RAF Tengah in Singapore, spending 4 months undertaking photo reconnaissance sorties and air strikes in Spitfire FR18s as part of Operation Firedog, the campaign against communist insurgents hiding in the Malayan jungle.
		Exactly what his duties would be whilst he was operating from Kai Tak was never really explained, either by the CO at the time or at a later briefing by another senior officer from the RAF Headquarters at Changi, but such was the way of things sometimes in those far-off days.
		When he estimated he was 100nms from Kai Tak, Powles had empty wing tanks and only 30 gallons of fuel remaining in the main tank - insufficient for a normal approach.
	www.spyflight.co.uk /spit.htm (1890 words)

	The Royal Air Force Regiment - Squadrons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In September 1964, the Squadron was re-deployed to RAF Seletar until its return to RAF Wittering in December 1969.
		Further emergency deployments required 15 Squadron to cover the closure of RAF Luqa and the withdrawal of the RAF in Malta in 1973, and to reinforce RAF Akrotiri following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974.
		No 15 Squadron RAF Regiment was the second of four Rapier squadrons to be equipped with Rapier Field Standard 'C' (FSC), and was re-declared operational to the Nation and NATO in June 1996.
	www.raf.mod.uk /rafregiment/15_sqn_hist.html (623 words)

	Kai Tak International Airport - China-related Topics KA-KD - China-Related Topics
		Kai Tak was located at the southern shore of the Kowloon
		Kai Tak was subsequently retired, with its IATA Airport Code given to Chek Lap Kok airport.
		The location of Kai Tak belonged to two billionaires Ho Kai and Au Tak, who owned the land before the government acquired it(the land originally did not have a name), which explains the name of the airport.
	www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Kai_Tak_International_Airport (1698 words)

	Background of Kai Tak Airport
		Kai Tak airport is situated at the head of Kowloon harbour, 3 miles NE of Kowloon city, opposite Hong Kong.
		The airfield at Kai Tak was established in 1924 on reclaimed land in Kowloon bay, the site was intended as a housing development that did not materialise.
		On September 6th R.A.F. flying operations began with the Catalinas of 240 Sqdn began flying in personnel, they were soon joined by 132 Sqdn flying Spitfire XIVs, and a second Spitfire unit, 681 Sqdn with Spitfire PR 19s which also arrived later in the month.
	www.btinternet.com /~faahistoryweb/Nabcatcher_BGRD.htm (776 words)

	RAF Far East Air Force (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The RAF Far East Air Force was the command organisation that controlled all Royal Air Force assets in the East of Asia.
		Once peace came, there was a period of euphoria within the RAF units, but the Forces in the region came back down to earth with a bump a few days later.
		RAF Forces set a Headquarters in Bangkok, at Don Muang airfield, under Group Captain D O Finlay on 9 September 1945.
	raf-far-east-air-force.iqnaut.net (1485 words)

	Blogging... Walk The Talk: Memories and Origins of the Kai Tak Airport
		It is because it was named after Sir Kai Ho Kai, perhaps the most influential Hong Kong Chinese in the 19th century, and his business partner Au Tak.
		Sir Kai Ho Kai (really just named Ho Kai), was one of 11 children of the Anglican minister and real estate tycoon Ho Fuk-Tong (anything goes in Hong Kong eh?).
		What we regard as being most important about Sir Kai Ho Kai though, was that he was the first Chinese to leave behind a record of a dual identity - both as a Chinese, and as a Hong Kong citizen.
	www.blogthetalk.com /2005/07/memories-and-origins-of-kai-tak.html (1015 words)

	RAF BAWDSEY
		Two full coachloads of support from R.A.F. Bawdsey ensured that the 'clapometer' went off the edge of the dial, and it was no surprise to those present that the group were declared winners on the night.
		Then there is some info on early RAF Bawdsey days and a tale about a sea launched German attack on Bawdsey during the War.
		They have recently opened guest accommodation not only in the Manor itself but also in cottages in the grounds which are available to rent throughout the year -their website has all the details at http://www.bawdseymanor.co.uk.
	members.tripod.com /raf_bawdsey/anecdotes.htm (7518 words)

	Airsider \| the hongkong report
		When the first aircraft came to Hongkong in March 1911, the Kai Tak area was nothing but a sea harbour.
		It was then the Government who decided to make an airfield at this area, named after the two businessmen, Kai and Tak.
		Just in front of the hill, and only 300 feet over the ground, the plane had to turn into a 60°-curve to the right until the runway was finally visible and the aircraft could touch down.
	www.airsider.net /files/2001/0101/003/history.htm (423 words)

	RAF Apprentices and Boy Entrants On The WWW (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Am doing research on this man, who was born in Bromley, Kent in February 1920 and served in the RAF 1939-46 as an aircraft engine fitter.Believe RAF Hawarden in Cheshire was one of his postings during the war years.Any information/pictures etc would be most appreciated and I will cover all costs.Thank you.
		hello my grandfather was in the RAF and as i believe he was a rear gunner in a lancaster bomber, he lived in Chorley Lancashire, he married Joyce Taylor and had a daughter named Lesley.
		We were stationed at Kai Tak between 1971-1974.
	www.appbe.com /nboard2/RAF_Helpline/index.html (624 words)

	[No title]
		The RAF was formed on 1 April 1918, by combining the Royal Flying Corps and the RN Air Service.
		In 1919, the RAF Police School was set up at Halton with Charles Guy and William Kerby as two of the first instructors.
		RAF establishment is planned to drop from 89,000 to 75,000 in 2 yrs.
	www.rafpa.com /history.htm (9358 words)

	Group Captain the Earl of Ilchester - Infantrymen's Military Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		When he joined the RAF in January 1936 he was one of 700 apprentices in No 33 Entry, of whom only 400 lived to see their 25th birthday.
		The RAF became "his family" and he devoted much of the rest of his life to the service and its associated charities.
		On his retirement from the RAF in 1976, he took up his seat in the House of Lords, where he sat as a crossbencher.
	www.infantrymen.net /forum/showthread.php?p=146991#post146991 (1340 words)

	Swire Mariners Association - Kai Tak Landing Chart 1945
		The portion of land was rented by the club from the investment company on reclaimed land and became known as Kai Tak.
		In December 1941, all civil operations at Kai Tak ceased due to the Japanese occupation.
		The Japanese occupation led to the expanded development of Kai Tak from a 180-acre grass field without runways to 380 acres with 2 concrete runways 13/31 & 07/25.
	www.swiremariners.com /kt45.html (788 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In December 1937, RAF Hinaidi closed and the Mounted RAF Service Police rode for 2 days across the dessert to reach a new unit at RAF Habbaniya, over 80 miles away.
		In 1939, with the threat of war approaching, the establishment of the RAF Service Police increased and the RAF Police trade was officially approved.
		RAF Dep Asst Provost Marshals (DAPM) established at all Group and Command HQ.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /rafpa/history.htm (3327 words)

	British Forces Overseas Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Royal Air Force was the smallest contigent of the British Forces and was mainly based at RAF Sek Kong in the New Territories.
		The rotary wing elements left RAF Sek Kong for RAF Kai Tak and remained there until the handover.
		Search and rescue operations conducted by the RAF and RN were later transferred to the Government Flying Service (GFS).
	88.208.194.172 /wiki/index.php/British_Forces_Overseas_Hong_Kong (1795 words)

	Royal Air Force Lyneham - XXIV (24) Sqadron Credits (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Officers’ Mess, RAF Oakington, presented a Shield to the Squadron later in the month.
		A new Squadron Commander, Sqn Ldr J L Kerr RAF, arrived in October at the start of ‘Operation Flow’, in which the Middle East was supplied by air for a month.
		The maximum number of battle honours that is allowed on an RAF Standard is 8, so of these the Squadron chose 4 from the First World War, and 4 from the Second World War.
	www.lyneham.raf.mod.uk /24sqn/html/history/narratedhistory_51_to_56.htm (2133 words)

	Ex-RAF Aerial Erectors Association Website
		On completing the Aerial Erector course at RAF Chigwell I was posted across the road to No. 4 Ground Radio Servicing Sqdn before being posted overseas.
		This was followed by a short spell as an instructor at the Aerial Erector School at RAF Norton and RAF Digby, then back out to the Far East for a second time from 1959- 62 at the Radio Repair Sqdn, 390 MU, RAF Seletar in Singapore.
		This was followed by a spell at the Ground Radio Servicing Centre, RAF North Luffenham where I was promoted to Sgt. and posted again to the Ground Radio Installation Sqdn, REU, Henlow where I finished my service in 1968.
	www.hariggers.co.uk (379 words)

	Swire Mariners Association - Cathay Pacific and Kai Tak for FS2002
		A somewhat expensive commercial version of Kai Tak and immediate surrounds, titled "Ultimate Hong Kong Simulation", is available from Flightsoft.
		VHXX (Kai Tak) - vhh1.zip, 27.8KB, by Claus-Peter Sassen
		The "Spirit of Kai Tak" competed in and won the London to Sydney Air Race in March/April 2001.
	www.swiremariners.com /cxkaitak.html (5504 words)

	People Quotes
		It is the only thing that interests me now, to get out of the RAF and begin my career as a singer.
		The unit of 60 men (I was with) was accommodated in a tented camp on the perimeter of the airfield.
		One evening a few weeks after our meeting, I was travelling into Kowloon in the back of an RAF lorry when he told me he was on his way to the radio station ZBW Hong Kong, where he was broadcasting that evening.
	www.davidhughestenor.co.uk /html/people_quotes.html (793 words)

	RAFMSA - History of RAFMSA Rallying 1969 to 2002 - A potted and personal view
		The MTO at RAF Kai Tak also allowed one RAF Landrover to be used in these events, so the RAF started to get known in the local motor sporting fraternity.
		In 1978, the RAF was invited to contest the British Army organized 'Exercises Roadrunner' which was run to a format that included Highway Code tests; pit work; night road rally and a driving test on a course set out around the tank training grounds at Bovington.
		The president of the RAFMSA was enthused and, as he was also Commandant General of the RAF Regt at the time, suggested that this sort of exercise would be good training for his drivers.
	www.joebridge.co.uk /sports1/vauxhall/vauxhall.htm (1335 words)

	Air & Ground Research - units section
		HILDER, William Leslie, known as Les: Flight Sergeant, RAF (VR) 1684920 Pilot, Born 22/2/23; second son of George Hilder (died 1935) and Elizabeth Hilder (nee Gray) of Linton-on-Wharfe, Yorkshire (formerly of Springhill, in Berwickshire).
		I have tried to obtain information by writing to RAF Historical Branch but they were unable to assist me because their information is archived by names and serials.
		Message logged 5 April 1999: I am trying to find anyone that served at RAF Kai Tak between 1930 and 1941 and who has knowledge of the Hong Kong Defence Force air unit that was also stationed at this airfield at that time.
	www.rafinfo.org.uk /airsearch/units.htm (10606 words)

	AII POW-MIA InterNetwork
		Just before Christmas 1950, RAF flight lieutenant Edward C. Powles was told that he was to be the officer commanding the No. 81 (PR) Squadron Detachment at RAF Kai Tak, Hong Kong, which operated a pair of Spitfire PR Mk.19 photoreconnaissance aircraft.
		Powles told the group that he would have to make careful plans for the mission, because it was close to the range limit of the Spitfire PR Mk.19, and he would have to calculate the number and length of the passes needed to cover the target area.
		As a result of the accident, the base commander, Crampton, and the RAF pilot were flown to SAC headquarters to be interviewed by Gen. Curtis LeMay.
	www.aiipowmia.com /inter1/in103100bk.html (14705 words)

	Where are they now?3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		I visit England every year to attend the RAF Station Habbaniya Reunion, last held at RAF Cosford on October 2001, there were 7 RAF Mounted Police at the last years reunion from the 1950's but none from 1948.
		Gordon and I served together at RAF Staxton Wold in the mid - late 70s.(He was a subby Cpl).
		Do any of you lads know names of any dog-handlers that did a Display at RAF Kai Tak Hong Kong in 1953 They were from various stations in Hong Kong.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /rafpa/where3.htm (1563 words)

	Aviation Videos - Fairford - (EGVA / FFD) Fairford RAF Station
		RAF Typhoon being put through its paces at Fairford.
		Listen for all the camera clicks on his topside pass & watch the pilot use the controls to wave at the crowd after he lands.
		Display of an RAF Harrier GR7 at Fairford.
	flightlevel350.com /aviation_videos.php?airport=FFD (426 words)

	367 Signals Unit - History
		aerial photographs taken by the RAF in 1945 show that a military building existed at Little Sai Wan (Hong Kong) at that time and was fairly certainly of pre-war origin.
		in January and February, 1962, the remaining RAF personnel of 367 Signals Unit were re-billeted at Kai Tak.
		In early 1987, the base was used as a temporary camp for Vietnamese boat refugees, and further land reclamation for the building of a new housing scheme was underway.
	www.littlesaiwan-367su.org.uk /history.html (806 words)

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