Letters to the Editor
Peter and Eve Clayton, Wroughton, Wilts
Hi Tony
May I wish everyone a very Happy New Year for 2023 and I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Of course, here in the United Kingdom the cost-of-living crisis, strikes by many organisations and the apparent endless 'bad news' may well have dampened the season's festivities, so let's all look forward to a better year in 2023. Surely things can't get much worse can they? Let's hope not!
This year has been a sad year for many who have lost loved ones, so I send my condolences to those families and wish you all happier times ahead with treasured memories.
Happy New Year.
Regards Peter
Hi Tony
May I wish everyone a very Happy New Year for 2023 and I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Of course, here in the United Kingdom the cost-of-living crisis, strikes by many organisations and the apparent endless 'bad news' may well have dampened the season's festivities, so let's all look forward to a better year in 2023. Surely things can't get much worse can they? Let's hope not!
This year has been a sad year for many who have lost loved ones, so I send my condolences to those families and wish you all happier times ahead with treasured memories.
Happy New Year.
Regards Peter
Roger and Angie Titmarsh, Cwmbran, Monmouthshire
Let’s raise a glass to all those movers who are on their final posting this year and wish a Merry Christmas to the movements community everywhere.
Best wishes from Roger and Ang
Let’s raise a glass to all those movers who are on their final posting this year and wish a Merry Christmas to the movements community everywhere.
Best wishes from Roger and Ang
Ascension 1983
Rear: Welsh Supplier?, Stevie Constantine, Tony Geerah,
Roger Titmarsh, Eddie Grace, Nige Friend, Stu Whitton.
Front: Steve (Spider) Jolly, the one with the 'tasche is unknown.
Rear: Welsh Supplier?, Stevie Constantine, Tony Geerah,
Roger Titmarsh, Eddie Grace, Nige Friend, Stu Whitton.
Front: Steve (Spider) Jolly, the one with the 'tasche is unknown.
Frank and Janet Johnston, Navarre, FL
Merry Christmas and Happy 2023 from Frank & Janet Johnston
This will give you an idea of what we've been up to in our retirement:
Merry Christmas and Happy 2023 from Frank & Janet Johnston
This will give you an idea of what we've been up to in our retirement:
Sean Culligan, Carlingford, County Louth
Can you please pass on my very best to everyone that I knew and worked so closely with during my time in the greatest squadron ever! Currently living in Ireland and I have to say the luck of the Irish has not been with me this year. It’s been tough for all sorts of reasons so I’m really hoping 2023 will be kind to me and to all the rest of you.
Please keep the updates and memories coming. They are a pleasure to read!
Photos attached. One of me and then me with my two wonderful children (yes MINE!) aged nine and two
Can you please pass on my very best to everyone that I knew and worked so closely with during my time in the greatest squadron ever! Currently living in Ireland and I have to say the luck of the Irish has not been with me this year. It’s been tough for all sorts of reasons so I’m really hoping 2023 will be kind to me and to all the rest of you.
Please keep the updates and memories coming. They are a pleasure to read!
Photos attached. One of me and then me with my two wonderful children (yes MINE!) aged nine and two
Syd Avery, Guardamar del Segura, Alicante
Hi, Tony and all your readers,
Rita and I send warm Christmas Greetings to everyone in our Movements Family and their families and friends. If you are away for the festive season, as no doubt some will be, we hope you keep safe and are soon reunited to those who care for you. 2023? May it be prosperous and safe for us all, and let us hope that the unwarranted conflict against Ukraine comes to an end. After working with Ukrainians for 9 years, I have many friends there. Happy Christmas everyone, and raise a glass (or six!) to those who have gone before us.
Special Thanks to Tony who does Trojanic work each month keeping us informed and amused.
Lang may yer luhm reek, Folks.
Syd and Rita.
p.s. it does get cold and rainy in España!
Hi, Tony and all your readers,
Rita and I send warm Christmas Greetings to everyone in our Movements Family and their families and friends. If you are away for the festive season, as no doubt some will be, we hope you keep safe and are soon reunited to those who care for you. 2023? May it be prosperous and safe for us all, and let us hope that the unwarranted conflict against Ukraine comes to an end. After working with Ukrainians for 9 years, I have many friends there. Happy Christmas everyone, and raise a glass (or six!) to those who have gone before us.
Special Thanks to Tony who does Trojanic work each month keeping us informed and amused.
Lang may yer luhm reek, Folks.
Syd and Rita.
p.s. it does get cold and rainy in España!
Mick Craner, Yeovil, Somerset
Hello Tony,
Many thanks for your Newsletters.
I wish all Service Members, Ladies and Gents, serving and retired, a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2023.
Many Moons ago on a visit to Okinawa with 48 Sqn Hastings, our crew met up with a group of American Marines who were on their way to Vietnam. The leader was a very Big Sergeant named John Forehand, a large amount of booze was consumed. In the morning I was in the toilet feeling very fragile and looking in the mirror I put out my tongue, a voice said, “You aint gonna put that back in your mouth are you Mick?” I often wonder what happened to Big John?
Take care, Mick
Hello Tony,
Many thanks for your Newsletters.
I wish all Service Members, Ladies and Gents, serving and retired, a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2023.
Many Moons ago on a visit to Okinawa with 48 Sqn Hastings, our crew met up with a group of American Marines who were on their way to Vietnam. The leader was a very Big Sergeant named John Forehand, a large amount of booze was consumed. In the morning I was in the toilet feeling very fragile and looking in the mirror I put out my tongue, a voice said, “You aint gonna put that back in your mouth are you Mick?” I often wonder what happened to Big John?
Take care, Mick
Dougie and Jackie Betambeau, Swindon, Wilts
Good Day Tony, hope this finds you well and prepared for a festive season😁... attached is our grand-daughter's graduation... the plaque on the right is my age😉 and the one above us is years married😂
Many thanks for the oportunity to wish all Movers and their families season’s greetings and our warmest wishes for 2023... As always our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones and not forgetting those that are on duty over the festive period...
Take Care All, Stay Safe...
Luv Jackie and Dougie
Good Day Tony, hope this finds you well and prepared for a festive season😁... attached is our grand-daughter's graduation... the plaque on the right is my age😉 and the one above us is years married😂
Many thanks for the oportunity to wish all Movers and their families season’s greetings and our warmest wishes for 2023... As always our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones and not forgetting those that are on duty over the festive period...
Take Care All, Stay Safe...
Luv Jackie and Dougie
Paul Renshaw, Wellington
Hi Tony, To our global air movements family: Merry Christmas and season’s greetings to you all.
After 30+ years in the RNZAF, I decided to move on to a quieter role in Emergency Management with NEMA in New Zealand. So far I’ve been deployed more in the past year than I’ve been home, including multiple severe weather events in New Zealand, relationship building with our partner agencies in Niue and Vanuatu and have recently returned home assisting with the severe flooding across NSW, Australia. Thoughts to those communities and families that are displaced from their homes for Christmas.
Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2023.
Hi Tony, To our global air movements family: Merry Christmas and season’s greetings to you all.
After 30+ years in the RNZAF, I decided to move on to a quieter role in Emergency Management with NEMA in New Zealand. So far I’ve been deployed more in the past year than I’ve been home, including multiple severe weather events in New Zealand, relationship building with our partner agencies in Niue and Vanuatu and have recently returned home assisting with the severe flooding across NSW, Australia. Thoughts to those communities and families that are displaced from their homes for Christmas.
Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2023.
Getting ready to fly 1.5 hrs from Parkes NSW to Hillston in preparation of the flood front impacting the town - Dec '22
And that’s me on the left in my happy place. Glad to have a job where I can keep flying!
Mark Attrill, Tartu
Greetings from a frosty Tartu, Estonia where its currently a balmy -13c (and it's only 2 December!). I attach a photo taken earlier today, some 150kms away in Orisaare on the Island of Saarema which, I believe is the only town in Europe if not the World to have an Oak Tree growing in the middle of the communal football pitch - anyway, enough of this trivia.
In this most difficult, sad and challenging of years around the Globe and, in particular, here in Europe, I would like to reach out and wish everyone all the very best for Christmas and the New Year of 2023. In particular, I would like to remember all of those that have departed for that 'crewroom in the sky' this very year, those in the uniforms of the commonwealth who will inevitably be working over the festive season and the brave citizens and members of the armed forces in Ukraine who continue to fight for their freedom in the most brutal of wars here on our doorstep. May they all be in our hearts and prayers during this holiday season and let's all hope for better times in the New Year.
Greetings from a frosty Tartu, Estonia where its currently a balmy -13c (and it's only 2 December!). I attach a photo taken earlier today, some 150kms away in Orisaare on the Island of Saarema which, I believe is the only town in Europe if not the World to have an Oak Tree growing in the middle of the communal football pitch - anyway, enough of this trivia.
In this most difficult, sad and challenging of years around the Globe and, in particular, here in Europe, I would like to reach out and wish everyone all the very best for Christmas and the New Year of 2023. In particular, I would like to remember all of those that have departed for that 'crewroom in the sky' this very year, those in the uniforms of the commonwealth who will inevitably be working over the festive season and the brave citizens and members of the armed forces in Ukraine who continue to fight for their freedom in the most brutal of wars here on our doorstep. May they all be in our hearts and prayers during this holiday season and let's all hope for better times in the New Year.
Tim Newstead, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos
Thanks for the nudge – and, indeed, thanks for all that you do! Greetings and very best wishes of the season for Movers everywhere. STAY SAFE – may you have peace and fulfilment and all you wish for yourselves and your families over Christmas and the New Year. Keep on keeping on!
Picture: Four Old Fools (movers all) relaxing after a strenuous round on a soggy golf course! L to R: Peter Gaskin, Tony Waddell, Tim Newstead and Steve Martin.
Thanks for the nudge – and, indeed, thanks for all that you do! Greetings and very best wishes of the season for Movers everywhere. STAY SAFE – may you have peace and fulfilment and all you wish for yourselves and your families over Christmas and the New Year. Keep on keeping on!
Picture: Four Old Fools (movers all) relaxing after a strenuous round on a soggy golf course! L to R: Peter Gaskin, Tony Waddell, Tim Newstead and Steve Martin.
Simon Coughlan, Chiseldon, Swindon
Merry Christmas to my fellow Movers and their loved ones all over the world.
This year came with some sadness and the passing of the legend that was Mick Day. My WO on A Shift BZN way back in ‘88. A lovely guy whose care and compassion kept a young Flt Lt in check back then! His funeral though, meant that the leadership team of that flight got together again, for the first time since those heady days!
Special Season’s Greetings to Dave Lacey, Brian Kent, and Pete Hopkins and their families.
Best wishes,
Simon Coughlan (Ex Flt Lt DAMO BZN)
Merry Christmas to my fellow Movers and their loved ones all over the world.
This year came with some sadness and the passing of the legend that was Mick Day. My WO on A Shift BZN way back in ‘88. A lovely guy whose care and compassion kept a young Flt Lt in check back then! His funeral though, meant that the leadership team of that flight got together again, for the first time since those heady days!
Special Season’s Greetings to Dave Lacey, Brian Kent, and Pete Hopkins and their families.
Best wishes,
Simon Coughlan (Ex Flt Lt DAMO BZN)
Pete Hopkins, Simon Coughlan, Brian Kent and Dave Lacey
Paul Newman, Newmarket, Suffolk
Hi Tony,
It's that time of year already. I would like to send Seasons Greetings to all movers everywhere, stay safe and enjoy!
I have included a couple of pics of a memorable year for me. I had a dream flight in a Spitfire in September and had a smile from start to finish.
I then met up with a few ex Movers, 80+ of them, to march past the Cenotaph. A privilege and a pleasure to catch up with my ex-C Shift guys from the 80's. The pic shows Martin Cawley, Kevin Meiklejohn, myself, Russell Carter and JJ Jones. I have definitely shrunk!
Hi Tony,
It's that time of year already. I would like to send Seasons Greetings to all movers everywhere, stay safe and enjoy!
I have included a couple of pics of a memorable year for me. I had a dream flight in a Spitfire in September and had a smile from start to finish.
I then met up with a few ex Movers, 80+ of them, to march past the Cenotaph. A privilege and a pleasure to catch up with my ex-C Shift guys from the 80's. The pic shows Martin Cawley, Kevin Meiklejohn, myself, Russell Carter and JJ Jones. I have definitely shrunk!
Gary and Chris Ferguson, Ilkley, West Yorks
Merry Christmas to all with particular thoughts to those serving away from their families. Chris and I have had a great year. Became grandparents for the first time, Mia was born 18 Dec 21.
Also had a great catch up with Jim and Mary Lou Stenhouse after last meeting in Banff in about 2006. Dave and Shirley Yuile who live near in Harrogate also made it. The last time we were all together was Aldergrove about 1990.
Take care all and have a great New Year.
Merry Christmas to all with particular thoughts to those serving away from their families. Chris and I have had a great year. Became grandparents for the first time, Mia was born 18 Dec 21.
Also had a great catch up with Jim and Mary Lou Stenhouse after last meeting in Banff in about 2006. Dave and Shirley Yuile who live near in Harrogate also made it. The last time we were all together was Aldergrove about 1990.
Take care all and have a great New Year.
Shawn Bellas, Bungedore, NSW
Merry Christmas to you all,
Just a quick note to wish Movers across the world a very Merry Christmas.
For my Movements team at Richmond these past few years, you have all done a tremendous job keeping RAAF Richmond running smoothly and on time. You all deserve the break over Christmas and I hope, for once, there are no natural disasters to deal with over the festive season. You all deserve a real holiday for once.
As it’s been a while since my last post no doubt a few more have transitioned into retirement and for that I thank you for your service and enjoy a quiet beer of five. Maybe I can join some of you in years to come when I eventually retire, but not yet.
Merry Christmas to you all,
Just a quick note to wish Movers across the world a very Merry Christmas.
For my Movements team at Richmond these past few years, you have all done a tremendous job keeping RAAF Richmond running smoothly and on time. You all deserve the break over Christmas and I hope, for once, there are no natural disasters to deal with over the festive season. You all deserve a real holiday for once.
As it’s been a while since my last post no doubt a few more have transitioned into retirement and for that I thank you for your service and enjoy a quiet beer of five. Maybe I can join some of you in years to come when I eventually retire, but not yet.
For those of you in the States for the next few years, give me a call as I am posted to the Pentagon. This time with the two remaining boys living at home, so it will be extremely quiet compared to previous postings. Most importantly the school plays rugby, so at least they are happy and don’t have to play gridiron.
Stay safe and have a happy healthy New Year.
Shawn Bellas
Wing Commander
CO 22SQN/ Airbase Executive Officer
Stay safe and have a happy healthy New Year.
Shawn Bellas
Wing Commander
CO 22SQN/ Airbase Executive Officer
Steve and Liz Maunder, Exeter, Devon
Hi Tony,
Firstly thank you for all your hard work over the past 12 months in keeping this motley crew connected!
What a year it has been both nationally and personally. Far too many final farewells to members of our fantastic extended family and a few happier get togethers, including be able to attend the trooping of the colour at Buckingham Palace for the Platinum Jubilee of our late and beloved Queen and the association BBQ in RWB.
Hi Tony,
Firstly thank you for all your hard work over the past 12 months in keeping this motley crew connected!
What a year it has been both nationally and personally. Far too many final farewells to members of our fantastic extended family and a few happier get togethers, including be able to attend the trooping of the colour at Buckingham Palace for the Platinum Jubilee of our late and beloved Queen and the association BBQ in RWB.
Personally Liz and I have literally travelled the world, (something I never achieved as a muppet!). January saw us in Iceland to celebrate Liz's birthday, June we had a week in Sharm el Sheikh for my big one at 60. Then in October we spent 3 and half weeks visiting Singapore, Adelaide, Sydney, Honolulu, Big Island, Maui and finally L.A. before returning home whilst entertaining friends and family with a daily blog on Facebook! No sooner than we had returned, it was up to London to take part in the Remembrance Parade, so brilliantly organised by John Belcher. Wishing all Movers and families a merry Christmas and a happy new year and a few more happy reunions and looking forward to what 2023 has to offer.
Best wishes, Steve
Kilo 5 - 1980 to 1984
Best wishes, Steve
Kilo 5 - 1980 to 1984
On Sydney Harbour Bridge
Jim Aitken, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Being a dinosaur among those who were Mobile in the main, I only know of two others from my era who were original "movers and humpers" when the only assistance to loading and unloading a sloping aircraft with a side opening door like a Hastings, was a pinch bar and a fork lift. Oh and of course... lots of TWO>>>>SIX!
No staying overnight or two in flashy hotels while away on a task before returning home to a loving family. It was either a 12 months posting unaccompanied or 2 and a half years in the fleshpots of Asia or a hell-hole in the Middle East. Surviving the Cold War (without recognition) was all we could ask for our Queen's shilling.
However, when all is said and done, we were all "movers and shakers" and we made lots of mates along the way, so I take this opportunity to wish all Movements personnel, past present and emerging, a very Merry Christmas and more importantly a safe and healthy New Year for 2023.
Being a dinosaur among those who were Mobile in the main, I only know of two others from my era who were original "movers and humpers" when the only assistance to loading and unloading a sloping aircraft with a side opening door like a Hastings, was a pinch bar and a fork lift. Oh and of course... lots of TWO>>>>SIX!
No staying overnight or two in flashy hotels while away on a task before returning home to a loving family. It was either a 12 months posting unaccompanied or 2 and a half years in the fleshpots of Asia or a hell-hole in the Middle East. Surviving the Cold War (without recognition) was all we could ask for our Queen's shilling.
However, when all is said and done, we were all "movers and shakers" and we made lots of mates along the way, so I take this opportunity to wish all Movements personnel, past present and emerging, a very Merry Christmas and more importantly a safe and healthy New Year for 2023.
"O Holy Night" - Michael Crawford w/Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Although a confirmed atheist, I still think Michael Crawford (Some Mothers Do Have 'Em) really is the best exponent of this Christmas song.
Michael Cocker, Swindon, Wilts
After many years of being berated for my lateness and tardy attitude, (no reflection on my Service career!) and usually ending up on the naughty list... I thought that this year I would get in early. I'm just about to head down to Malaga for a pre-Christmas break, and a warming of the old bones, leaving all my Angling customers without maggots and worms for a few days!
This time of year always brings back memories for the old "manual" tasking board in MAMS Ops - who will be home for Christmas/New Year, who will be in exotic far flung places, and who will be dug in, cold and covered in mud...
I was generally very lucky in my many years on Mobile duties - Hong Kong, Nairobi, Tenerife and Calgary to name a few, were some of the locations I spent my "holidays" as a young carefree airman.
In later years it became Kuwait, Bagram or more often than not, on board a C17 loitering somewhere around the Middle East, with a crew that insisted we wore Santa hats and blew party whistles at every opportunity. They were all happy days and equally interesting and rewarding in their own ways.
Anyway, I could ramble on for days, but that would spoil the book. Rumour has it that Daniel Craig has retired and they're looking for a replacement... I believe Bond is over 6ft tall? I'm 6' 2"... just saying!
Right - to the point, Christmas - To all Movers, past and present, have a great Christmas and New Year. And for you Tony, thanks for keeping us all connected - Love you all.
All the Best
Mick
After many years of being berated for my lateness and tardy attitude, (no reflection on my Service career!) and usually ending up on the naughty list... I thought that this year I would get in early. I'm just about to head down to Malaga for a pre-Christmas break, and a warming of the old bones, leaving all my Angling customers without maggots and worms for a few days!
This time of year always brings back memories for the old "manual" tasking board in MAMS Ops - who will be home for Christmas/New Year, who will be in exotic far flung places, and who will be dug in, cold and covered in mud...
I was generally very lucky in my many years on Mobile duties - Hong Kong, Nairobi, Tenerife and Calgary to name a few, were some of the locations I spent my "holidays" as a young carefree airman.
In later years it became Kuwait, Bagram or more often than not, on board a C17 loitering somewhere around the Middle East, with a crew that insisted we wore Santa hats and blew party whistles at every opportunity. They were all happy days and equally interesting and rewarding in their own ways.
Anyway, I could ramble on for days, but that would spoil the book. Rumour has it that Daniel Craig has retired and they're looking for a replacement... I believe Bond is over 6ft tall? I'm 6' 2"... just saying!
Right - to the point, Christmas - To all Movers, past and present, have a great Christmas and New Year. And for you Tony, thanks for keeping us all connected - Love you all.
All the Best
Mick
Joe Gillis, Grand Mira South, NS
My wish for all of you "movers” who make the military world go round and keep on ticking is that wherever in the world you are this Christmas and New Year Season, is that you will be safe, happy, healthy and prosperous in 2023.
Your role is exceptionally important and cannot be overstated.
Be proud and know that you are appreciated more than you realize.
Cheers to all….
LCol (Ret) Joe Gillis in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia…
My wish for all of you "movers” who make the military world go round and keep on ticking is that wherever in the world you are this Christmas and New Year Season, is that you will be safe, happy, healthy and prosperous in 2023.
Your role is exceptionally important and cannot be overstated.
Be proud and know that you are appreciated more than you realize.
Cheers to all….
LCol (Ret) Joe Gillis in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia…
Kev Skinner, Limburg
Following a remarkable 7 years and 8 months at Akrotiri I moved to the Netherlands and replaced Ian Robinson in to the NATO Airlift job at Joint Forces Command Brunssum, for those that remember HQ Allied Forces Central Europe (AFCENT) it’s the same place. Jumping from one overseas tour directly to another means my last 12 years in uniform will be spent abroad as the current plan is to remain here until my exit from service in 2025.
As I raise a glass to those dear friends and family now departed I would like to wish all members of the UKMAMS OBA a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year filled with good health and good times. Thank you Tony for the excellent newsletter and all you do to keep us all connected. Proost!
Kev Skinner
Following a remarkable 7 years and 8 months at Akrotiri I moved to the Netherlands and replaced Ian Robinson in to the NATO Airlift job at Joint Forces Command Brunssum, for those that remember HQ Allied Forces Central Europe (AFCENT) it’s the same place. Jumping from one overseas tour directly to another means my last 12 years in uniform will be spent abroad as the current plan is to remain here until my exit from service in 2025.
As I raise a glass to those dear friends and family now departed I would like to wish all members of the UKMAMS OBA a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year filled with good health and good times. Thank you Tony for the excellent newsletter and all you do to keep us all connected. Proost!
Kev Skinner
Dave Salmon, Springfield, OR
Merry Christmas one and all,
After 4 ½ years, I finally made it back to the UK to spend time with my son, 3 daughters and 4 granddaughters, the 22 month old I met for the first time.
I also managed to make it to London for the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and the Remembrance Day Parade at the Cenotaph on the Sunday. It was a fantastic weekend, I met chaps I hadn't seen for 20 or more years, but we chatted like we last saw each other the day before. I wish I could have spent more time with many of you, but maybe next time.
On that note I wish all Movers world wide the very best for Christmas and a happy New Year.
Cheers! Dave Salmon
Merry Christmas one and all,
After 4 ½ years, I finally made it back to the UK to spend time with my son, 3 daughters and 4 granddaughters, the 22 month old I met for the first time.
I also managed to make it to London for the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and the Remembrance Day Parade at the Cenotaph on the Sunday. It was a fantastic weekend, I met chaps I hadn't seen for 20 or more years, but we chatted like we last saw each other the day before. I wish I could have spent more time with many of you, but maybe next time.
On that note I wish all Movers world wide the very best for Christmas and a happy New Year.
Cheers! Dave Salmon
Mike Perks, Lutterworth, Leics
Did you hear the one about a mover who went into hospital for a 24 hr magnesium infusion? He came out 5 weeks later with a pacemaker, a major heart attack, on insulin and with kidneys whose state was not caused by a gentle Wadsworth’s 6X or a few peaceful Lagavulin? And they say the NHS is understaffed and underfunded!
Seriously, it’s made me realise the value of family and friends and particularly of the Grumpy Old Movers.
I would sincerely wish all the OBA a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy & Happy New Year.
Did you hear the one about a mover who went into hospital for a 24 hr magnesium infusion? He came out 5 weeks later with a pacemaker, a major heart attack, on insulin and with kidneys whose state was not caused by a gentle Wadsworth’s 6X or a few peaceful Lagavulin? And they say the NHS is understaffed and underfunded!
Seriously, it’s made me realise the value of family and friends and particularly of the Grumpy Old Movers.
I would sincerely wish all the OBA a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy & Happy New Year.
Andy Kay, Bowling Green, KY
Hi Tony,
In the hope of avoiding having smelly tubers deposited in our house, here is my Christmas message.
It was a year of highs and lows for all of us. We lost the only monarch we ever served under, a time of great sadness but it was offset by England successfully winning the World Cup in Qatar against all expectations (this was sent before we played the quarter final game on the 10th, so maybe hope springs eternal). As always, I will raise a glass of good cheer to all ex-movers, wherever in the world they might be this Christmas and remember all we have lost this past year.
Cheers everyone.
Andy Kay
Hi Tony,
In the hope of avoiding having smelly tubers deposited in our house, here is my Christmas message.
It was a year of highs and lows for all of us. We lost the only monarch we ever served under, a time of great sadness but it was offset by England successfully winning the World Cup in Qatar against all expectations (this was sent before we played the quarter final game on the 10th, so maybe hope springs eternal). As always, I will raise a glass of good cheer to all ex-movers, wherever in the world they might be this Christmas and remember all we have lost this past year.
Cheers everyone.
Andy Kay
Glen Falardeau, Edmonton, AB
Hello everyone! I wish a Merry Christmas and happy holidays to the great movers family of logisticians far and wide. Without us and our expertise nothing happens. Also lets not forget Ukraine during this very difficult, destructive and volatile time. Our thoughts should be with them for a better and safer free world. Over the holidays don't be alone and stay safe.
Cheers, Glen Falardeau, CD
Hello everyone! I wish a Merry Christmas and happy holidays to the great movers family of logisticians far and wide. Without us and our expertise nothing happens. Also lets not forget Ukraine during this very difficult, destructive and volatile time. Our thoughts should be with them for a better and safer free world. Over the holidays don't be alone and stay safe.
Cheers, Glen Falardeau, CD
Ian and Theresa Russell, Algarve
Seasons Greeting to all movers young and old; even the old ones seem young nowadays! But especially thoughtful of all who are on deployments and can't be at home for the festivities.
Although we don't have the UK snow or temps out here in the Algarve we still like to celebrate. As evidenced by the photo of Theresa and I during our golf club's festive 9 holes.
Rusty, our buggy, managed to win best dressed buggy, but his owners were sadly lacking the skill required to win the golf competition!
Seasons Greeting to all movers young and old; even the old ones seem young nowadays! But especially thoughtful of all who are on deployments and can't be at home for the festivities.
Although we don't have the UK snow or temps out here in the Algarve we still like to celebrate. As evidenced by the photo of Theresa and I during our golf club's festive 9 holes.
Rusty, our buggy, managed to win best dressed buggy, but his owners were sadly lacking the skill required to win the golf competition!
Andy Spinks, Falmouth, Cornwall
Christmas is normally a time of good cheer, presents and family. Sadly this year, we have lost a number of our friends whose families will miss them acutely, and we also think about those who will be working to support operations, working to help Ukraine, or possibly helping the civil authorities in UK.
Movements is truly a 24/7 business and usually all the more enjoyable for that. But our thanks and Christmas wishes go particularly to those who have to work over the festive period, and we will also be raising a glass to the memory of those who are no longer with us.
With thanks to Tony for keeping us all in touch and a Merry Christmas to everyone, wherever this may find you.
Christmas is normally a time of good cheer, presents and family. Sadly this year, we have lost a number of our friends whose families will miss them acutely, and we also think about those who will be working to support operations, working to help Ukraine, or possibly helping the civil authorities in UK.
Movements is truly a 24/7 business and usually all the more enjoyable for that. But our thanks and Christmas wishes go particularly to those who have to work over the festive period, and we will also be raising a glass to the memory of those who are no longer with us.
With thanks to Tony for keeping us all in touch and a Merry Christmas to everyone, wherever this may find you.
Steve Sparkes, Lyminge, Kent
Firstly, thank you for all the hard work you put in producing the excellent newsletter, it is appreciated.
Although I was not a fully-fledged MAMS operative, having served a year in Sharjah, 69/70 on Air Movements and further involvement at West Raynham/ Marham on driving Boss side loader assisting MAMS with 41 Squadron Bloodhound transfers between Norfolk and Germany; I still look with interest at the events occurring, trying to relate / remember those I have served with.
May I wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year, especially those I was with at Sharjah, West Raynham and Marham.
Firstly, thank you for all the hard work you put in producing the excellent newsletter, it is appreciated.
Although I was not a fully-fledged MAMS operative, having served a year in Sharjah, 69/70 on Air Movements and further involvement at West Raynham/ Marham on driving Boss side loader assisting MAMS with 41 Squadron Bloodhound transfers between Norfolk and Germany; I still look with interest at the events occurring, trying to relate / remember those I have served with.
May I wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year, especially those I was with at Sharjah, West Raynham and Marham.
David McGregor, Southport, Lancs
For my sins I am a member of the SSAFA Merseyside executive, I am the chairman of the Southport Armed Forces Day committee again, and have been for many years, and Chairman of the richest RAFA branch in Formby. again for many years, The same Sefton Council for Voluntary Service (with a £4 million budget) where I am a Trustee and Director. Finally I am a founder member of the Sefton Council Armed Forces Community Covenant.
Unfortunately none of that has anything to do with movements.
Have a great Christmas and new year
Regards, David
For my sins I am a member of the SSAFA Merseyside executive, I am the chairman of the Southport Armed Forces Day committee again, and have been for many years, and Chairman of the richest RAFA branch in Formby. again for many years, The same Sefton Council for Voluntary Service (with a £4 million budget) where I am a Trustee and Director. Finally I am a founder member of the Sefton Council Armed Forces Community Covenant.
Unfortunately none of that has anything to do with movements.
Have a great Christmas and new year
Regards, David
Clive "Taff" Price, Brecon
Hi Tony,
While the UK goes to hell in a handcart, let me wish all movers worldwide a very Merry Xmas and a better 2023. That includes all us old codgers who still survive!
Your old mate,
Taff Price (F team UKMAMS 1966-70
Hi Tony,
While the UK goes to hell in a handcart, let me wish all movers worldwide a very Merry Xmas and a better 2023. That includes all us old codgers who still survive!
Your old mate,
Taff Price (F team UKMAMS 1966-70
1969 - Taff Price "supervising" the tying down of Sioux helicopter gear boxes on the ramp of a C130 during Operation Spearhead. The two "slaves" doing the work were Jack Murray and Tony Gale.
Jörgen Guerra, Amberley, QLD
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all UKMAMS OBA Newsletter readers from down under.
2022 was one of the busiest years in recent history of the Royal Australian Air Force. This year, the RAAF has faced challenges such as Natural Disaster Relief Tasking, both domestic and international; supporting other nations in different ways and forms, and welcoming foreign forces that have come to help us on flood crisis, to participate in international engagement exercises, to pay us a visit; or to just use our strategic location for their own operations. While we are still catching up on all tasking that was pushed back by Covid-19, next year will be at least as busy if not more, with big and exciting exercises planned and more tasking than probably ever before. We are blessed to have amazing members that subconsciously adhere to our Organisation’s Values and are proud to serve their Nation at an excellent standard; to them, their families, and all readers of this Newsletter, may 2023 allow them to achieve all of their goals and live a prosperous and healthy life.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all UKMAMS OBA Newsletter readers from down under.
2022 was one of the busiest years in recent history of the Royal Australian Air Force. This year, the RAAF has faced challenges such as Natural Disaster Relief Tasking, both domestic and international; supporting other nations in different ways and forms, and welcoming foreign forces that have come to help us on flood crisis, to participate in international engagement exercises, to pay us a visit; or to just use our strategic location for their own operations. While we are still catching up on all tasking that was pushed back by Covid-19, next year will be at least as busy if not more, with big and exciting exercises planned and more tasking than probably ever before. We are blessed to have amazing members that subconsciously adhere to our Organisation’s Values and are proud to serve their Nation at an excellent standard; to them, their families, and all readers of this Newsletter, may 2023 allow them to achieve all of their goals and live a prosperous and healthy life.
Toys for the North Collects Record-Breaking $470,000 in Toys from Canadian Toy Manufacturers
Toys for the North, a national toy collection and distribution charity that distributes toys to some of Canada’s most northern communities, is thrilled to announce that this year’s donated toys value more than $470,000, a 170% increase over 2021, an 840% increase in toys collected since 2019, and a record-breaking amount of toys collected in a single season.
Toys for the North is 100% volunteer-run, and is a partnership between distribution logistics management company Thomson Terminals, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police ‘O Division’, and the Canadian Toy Association. The program collects and distributes much-needed children’s toys to families in Canada’s most northern communities, supporting Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, Nunavut and this year thanks to the volume of toys donated, it has expanded its reach to include communities in the Northwest Territories.
anbmedia.com
Toys for the North is 100% volunteer-run, and is a partnership between distribution logistics management company Thomson Terminals, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police ‘O Division’, and the Canadian Toy Association. The program collects and distributes much-needed children’s toys to families in Canada’s most northern communities, supporting Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, Nunavut and this year thanks to the volume of toys donated, it has expanded its reach to include communities in the Northwest Territories.
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John & Allana Gillis, Hanwell, NB
We would like to wish all movers and their families, wherever they are, a most joyful and safe holiday season. A special thank you to all personnel that are away from their loved ones over the holidays. May you be reunited soon. Merry Christmas!
We would like to wish all movers and their families, wherever they are, a most joyful and safe holiday season. A special thank you to all personnel that are away from their loved ones over the holidays. May you be reunited soon. Merry Christmas!
Andy and Helen Gell, Truro, Cornwall
We both send Christmas greetings and our very best wishes for a happy 2023 to all who remember us.
We both send Christmas greetings and our very best wishes for a happy 2023 to all who remember us.
Jim and Trish Bissell, Ellenton, FL
Season’s Greetings From Trish, Semper the Guide dog and myself here in sunny Florida.
Season’s Greetings From Trish, Semper the Guide dog and myself here in sunny Florida.
Gordon and Brenda Gray, Malvern
Compliments of the Season to fellow Members of the OBA and, particularly all Movers wherever you may be actively making an impact in our World today. Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Compliments of the Season to fellow Members of the OBA and, particularly all Movers wherever you may be actively making an impact in our World today. Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Richard Lloyd, Dunfermline, Fife
Here’s wishing all you and all your readers, Love, Joy, Peace and Hope at this Christmas time and for the New Year to come.
Alan and Aileen Power, Lyneham, Wilts
🎄🎄🎄Merry Christmas and a happy new Year to all movers world wide. First picture from left to right Tug Wilson, Nip Betts, Turk Bird, Paddy Power, John Cockayne, Tony Geerah and Robbie Robinson. Second picture is Aileen drinking the Irish nectar. Cheers everyone!🎄🎄🎄
Donald and Jan Milburn, Swindon, Wilts
Felicitations for the festive season and coming year to all current and past members of the Movements trade, including our brothers and sisters of affiliated Air Forces. May you all be joyous and healthy.
Barry Tappenden, Shortstown, Beds
To everybody may I wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and all the very best for the New Year.
Len “Woody” Wood, Pembroke, ON
From our family to all the Movers & their families, past & present, serving home and abroad, we wish you a Very Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy, Prosperous and Safe New Year. To all the Trappers deployed, we wish you a peaceful tour and safe return home to your families. From Woody, Diane, David & Jane, Chris & Karen and grandchildren Keegan, Camden & Quinn.
Obie O’Brien, Sanctuary Point, NSW
The Bottlebrushes are blooming, so Summer must be almost here in GodZone. I would like to wish all and sundry the very best of Yule Cheer, and great forecasts for the next!
The Bottlebrushes are blooming, so Summer must be almost here in GodZone. I would like to wish all and sundry the very best of Yule Cheer, and great forecasts for the next!
John and Allana Gillis in Cayo Coco,
Cuba, just before the Covid outbreak
Cuba, just before the Covid outbreak
O'Bie's Bottlebrushes are in bloom downunder signalling the start of Summer
Andy and Helen Gell in Pissouri Bay, paying
a return visit to Cyprus last September
a return visit to Cyprus last September
Jim and Trish Bissell with guide dog Semper
Brenda and Gordon Gray spending time
south of Dubrovnik in October this year
south of Dubrovnik in October this year
Richard Lloyd is all dressed up for
Remembrance Day in Bonny Scotland
Remembrance Day in Bonny Scotland
Paddy Power and the lads are
feeling no pain right about now
feeling no pain right about now
Aileen Power sampling some Irish nectar
Jan and Donald Milburn in Turkey 2022
Barry Tappenden is hiding behind an Xmas wreath
Len & Diane Wood and clan in Pembroke, Ontario
(I guess there's something in the water up there)
(I guess there's something in the water up there)
Ian Stacey, Nashville, IN
Hi Tony – wishing you and all your readers a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year in 2023.
Hi Tony – wishing you and all your readers a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year in 2023.
Two originals - Mike Green and Ian Stacey
I am attaching a photo taken in November this year that may be of interest to you. At first glance it may well appear to be just a picture of two very old farts but in fact it is photo of two of the original team leaders from when our Squadron was first formed back in the good old days at Abingdon in 1966.
Yes - that is me and Mike Green – we met up for an evening at the George at Dorchester, a popular watering hole for our chaps in those days where the beer was tasty and the barmaids accommodating. We had our wives with us of course so we had to behave ourselves but a good time was had by all and it was a good opportunity for maintaining our fifty plus years of friendship.
As always Tony, a huge thank you for keeping the memories alive. With best wishes - Ian
Yes - that is me and Mike Green – we met up for an evening at the George at Dorchester, a popular watering hole for our chaps in those days where the beer was tasty and the barmaids accommodating. We had our wives with us of course so we had to behave ourselves but a good time was had by all and it was a good opportunity for maintaining our fifty plus years of friendship.
As always Tony, a huge thank you for keeping the memories alive. With best wishes - Ian
George and Eileen Graves, Carlisle, Cumbria
We send our very best wishes to all movers and their families, wherever they may be, have a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2023.
We send our very best wishes to all movers and their families, wherever they may be, have a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2023.
Dudley Olsen, Caloundra, QLD
Merry Christmas and a healthy 2023 to you and all movers and their families. Spread the laughter - Share the cheer - Let's be happy - While we're here!
Merry Christmas and a healthy 2023 to you and all movers and their families. Spread the laughter - Share the cheer - Let's be happy - While we're here!
Phil Horton, Harrogate, North Yorks
Salutations from Darkest North Yorkshire. Wishing all Movers past and present a Happy and Safe Holiday Season. May 2023 be better than expected. For all who have suffered loss this Year my condolences, life does get easier over time.
Salutations from Darkest North Yorkshire. Wishing all Movers past and present a Happy and Safe Holiday Season. May 2023 be better than expected. For all who have suffered loss this Year my condolences, life does get easier over time.
Keith Hubbard, Kilgetty, Pembroke
Wishing all movers, past and present along with the families a Merry Christmas and an even better New Year.
Wishing all movers, past and present along with the families a Merry Christmas and an even better New Year.
Steve Cross, Doncaster, South Yorks
I would like to wish all movers and ex-movers around the world, on deployment, on base or at home, a very merry Christmas and healthy and prosperous new year. I would also like to raise a glass to absent friends and their families.
I would like to wish all movers and ex-movers around the world, on deployment, on base or at home, a very merry Christmas and healthy and prosperous new year. I would also like to raise a glass to absent friends and their families.
Brian and Lussi Gibson, Kakopetria
Greetings from Cyprus to all members of the Association, no matter where you are relaxing around the globe, Lussi and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Very Merry and Happy Christmas plus a Prosperous New Year 2023. Lastly please join me in raising a glass in memory of all our brothers and sisters who have joined the great crew room in the sky during the past year
Greetings from Cyprus to all members of the Association, no matter where you are relaxing around the globe, Lussi and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Very Merry and Happy Christmas plus a Prosperous New Year 2023. Lastly please join me in raising a glass in memory of all our brothers and sisters who have joined the great crew room in the sky during the past year
John and Lynne Leek, La Ronde Deux Serves
Wishing all Movers, past and present a super 2023!
Wishing all Movers, past and present a super 2023!
Stephen and Eileen Davey, Tadcaster, North Yorks
Season’s greetings to all Movers past and present and best wishes for the new year.
Season’s greetings to all Movers past and present and best wishes for the new year.
Fritz von Kaitz, Edmonton, AB
I would like to wish all Movers and their Families , whether at the home front or deployed, a safe and healthy Holiday Season. Merry Christmas.
I would like to wish all Movers and their Families , whether at the home front or deployed, a safe and healthy Holiday Season. Merry Christmas.
Jean-Pierre Pichette, Belleville, ON
To all of you "Movers and Truckers", at home and deployed, I wish you a warm Christmas with family and friends (and a bottle - or two - of good wine). Peace and health for 2023. “Jeep”
To all of you "Movers and Truckers", at home and deployed, I wish you a warm Christmas with family and friends (and a bottle - or two - of good wine). Peace and health for 2023. “Jeep”
Roger Smiley, Fawcett, AB
Here’s to all MAM’s, Tfc Techs, Movers and Loadmasters. May your Christmas be a happy safe and enjoyable one for you and your families and wishing you all the best in 2023.
Here’s to all MAM’s, Tfc Techs, Movers and Loadmasters. May your Christmas be a happy safe and enjoyable one for you and your families and wishing you all the best in 2023.
Jordie Larson, Trenton, ON
Thank you Tony for all the great work that you do on these fantastic newsletters. To all the fellow Movers and their families, have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
Thank you Tony for all the great work that you do on these fantastic newsletters. To all the fellow Movers and their families, have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
Chris Wootten, Bowen, QLD
To all the movers throughout the world I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hope world events change for the better soon.
To all the movers throughout the world I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hope world events change for the better soon.
David and Mary Gillinder, Lowestoft, Suffolk
We would like to wish all movers past and present a very happy Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Our thoughts will be with all the boys and girls who are away from their friends and families at this time. May your God bless you all and keep you safe.
We would like to wish all movers past and present a very happy Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Our thoughts will be with all the boys and girls who are away from their friends and families at this time. May your God bless you all and keep you safe.
Arthur Rowland, St. Ives, Cambs
A merry Christmas to you, and to all Movers, past, present, and future. Keep well and make 2023 really special.
A merry Christmas to you, and to all Movers, past, present, and future. Keep well and make 2023 really special.
Peter and Rose Herring, Gosport, Hants
A very Merry Christmas to all Movers - far and wide - and especially to past members of NEAF MAMS. Good health, and very best wishes for the New Year.
A very Merry Christmas to all Movers - far and wide - and especially to past members of NEAF MAMS. Good health, and very best wishes for the New Year.
Tony Street, Buffalo, NY
Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Movers, past and present 🤩
Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Movers, past and present 🤩
Eddie Hewitt, Dorset
Wishing past comrades, and current serving movers, all the best for the festivities, but more importantly, health and happiness for 2023.
Wishing past comrades, and current serving movers, all the best for the festivities, but more importantly, health and happiness for 2023.
Bill Hall, Canberra, ACT
Firstly thank you for all your work during the past years for bring the Movements family past and present together. At Christmas we remember those that have loaded there last bird, turned up late for parade, or settled down for a finale rest. To the rest of you get off your ass and have a great christmas and new year, I wish you all many more to come.
Firstly thank you for all your work during the past years for bring the Movements family past and present together. At Christmas we remember those that have loaded there last bird, turned up late for parade, or settled down for a finale rest. To the rest of you get off your ass and have a great christmas and new year, I wish you all many more to come.
Brian Kent, Carterton, Oxon
Happy Christmas and Healthy New Year to all Movers and Friends during my 30 years of Movements tours and postings. Remembering friends who have passed away, not least, Mike Day - may he rest in peace.
Happy Christmas and Healthy New Year to all Movers and Friends during my 30 years of Movements tours and postings. Remembering friends who have passed away, not least, Mike Day - may he rest in peace.
Steve Munday, Lincoln
Hope that you and all the movers around the world have a great festive season and a Happy New Year.
Hope that you and all the movers around the world have a great festive season and a Happy New Year.
Ken Felton, Mileham, Norfolk
Hello Tony,
Thanks for all your hard work this year putting the OBA newsletter together.
2022 was when I finally took off my RAF uniform, having donned it as a 16 year old in 1978 (it was getting rather tight and a bit whiffy after 44 years, to be honest), so it will be a festive period of reflecting on great times in the Service whilst looking forward to enjoying retirement in Norfolk.
Wishing you and everyone in the Movements family a wonderful Christmas and a New Year that brings peace and happiness. Try not to get too stroppy, ease the tension with a drink or two, ramp up the merriment and bulk out, but remember to not go over payload and get back in trim in the New Year..
Best Wishes, Ken Felton
Hello Tony,
Thanks for all your hard work this year putting the OBA newsletter together.
2022 was when I finally took off my RAF uniform, having donned it as a 16 year old in 1978 (it was getting rather tight and a bit whiffy after 44 years, to be honest), so it will be a festive period of reflecting on great times in the Service whilst looking forward to enjoying retirement in Norfolk.
Wishing you and everyone in the Movements family a wonderful Christmas and a New Year that brings peace and happiness. Try not to get too stroppy, ease the tension with a drink or two, ramp up the merriment and bulk out, but remember to not go over payload and get back in trim in the New Year..
Best Wishes, Ken Felton
Stan Seggar, Sheffield
I would like to send best wishes to you and yours and also a very Happy New Year to all ex-Boy Entrants from 50th Entry, C Flight, 3 Squadron, RAF Credenhill, Hereford 1963/65. God Bless.
Duncan Grant, Edinburgh
This gentleman of leisure in Bonnie Scotland sends all good wishes to the Brethren - particularly those still serving - wherever you are. Have a Guid New Year!
This gentleman of leisure in Bonnie Scotland sends all good wishes to the Brethren - particularly those still serving - wherever you are. Have a Guid New Year!
Dave Elliott, Skelmersdale, West Lancs
They are predicting a White Christmas here in Pommieland (again!), hopefully I’ll actually get to see one this year! Merry Xmas and Happy New Year all.
They are predicting a White Christmas here in Pommieland (again!), hopefully I’ll actually get to see one this year! Merry Xmas and Happy New Year all.
Charlie Marlow, Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Christmas cheers and good will to all. To those still serving a big thank you and keep safe 🎅
Christmas cheers and good will to all. To those still serving a big thank you and keep safe 🎅
Jim Nadin, Lincoln, Lincs
To all of my friends and colleagues either serving or enjoying a well earned rest, my very best wishes for 2023.
To all of my friends and colleagues either serving or enjoying a well earned rest, my very best wishes for 2023.
Steve and Fiona Harpum
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a peaceful and healthy new year to one and all from Steve and Fiona.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a peaceful and healthy new year to one and all from Steve and Fiona.
Clive Hall, Highworth, Wilts
Christmas greetings to all around the world from an aged one with more snow on top!
Christmas greetings to all around the world from an aged one with more snow on top!
Nigel McCann, Armadale, Falkirk
Season’s greetings to movers past and present wherever they may be.
Season’s greetings to movers past and present wherever they may be.
Trevor Porter, Birgu
Best wishes to everyone, past and present in the Mover family. Have a wonderful Christmas and an even better 2023.
Tim Richardson, Tadworth, Surrey
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Movers past and serving. I must, in 2023 join the Old Boys and march past the Cenotaph. I only live in Surrey so I can’t use travel as an excuse! (MAMS 1974~1980)
Duncan Grant being walked on
the low road by his best pals
the low road by his best pals
Dave Elliott - Senior Elf
(Santa in training!)
(Santa in training!)
Charlie and Collette Marlow
are visiting London Town
are visiting London Town
Jim Nadin is at home in Lincoln
Steve and Fiona Harpum
(Fiona was behind the lens!)
(Fiona was behind the lens!)
Clive Hall in a recent police lineup
Nigel "Mac" McCann about to
go on the air at Veterans' Radio
go on the air at Veterans' Radio
Stan Seggar, Hereford, 1964
Memories of being stranded in Vietnam during Covid for Trevor Porter
Tim Richardson is hoping to join the Cenotaph march past in 2023
Brian Carlin, San Diego, CA
I wasn't a MAMS operative, curse my bad luck, and was only a humble Elec. (Air), sometimes known as a Lecky in informed circles. Anyway, I send my greetings for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the MAMS guys.
I would also like to tell all of a book I am currently reading. The author, named Ron Powell, is an online friend who was a Hercules pilot during the Falkland operation, flying backwards and forwards from Lyneham to Ascension Island.
He mentions the MAMS guys in his new book, "Fat Albert," which is published on Amazon. I believe it's currently only available in digital format, but a paperback version is in the works.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Brian
Author "Boy Entrant"
I wasn't a MAMS operative, curse my bad luck, and was only a humble Elec. (Air), sometimes known as a Lecky in informed circles. Anyway, I send my greetings for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the MAMS guys.
I would also like to tell all of a book I am currently reading. The author, named Ron Powell, is an online friend who was a Hercules pilot during the Falkland operation, flying backwards and forwards from Lyneham to Ascension Island.
He mentions the MAMS guys in his new book, "Fat Albert," which is published on Amazon. I believe it's currently only available in digital format, but a paperback version is in the works.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Brian
Author "Boy Entrant"
Don Lloyd, Calgary, AB
As some have struggled through Covid and then the Flu, it strengthens our spirit to wish all movers and their Families a healthy and happy end to 2022. May your outlook for 2023 be bright and prosperous and as cheerful as it can be. So, no matter where you are in the world at home or away we want to wish you and yours a very MERRY CHRISTMAS, and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Thinking of you all!
As some have struggled through Covid and then the Flu, it strengthens our spirit to wish all movers and their Families a healthy and happy end to 2022. May your outlook for 2023 be bright and prosperous and as cheerful as it can be. So, no matter where you are in the world at home or away we want to wish you and yours a very MERRY CHRISTMAS, and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Thinking of you all!
Howard Farrow, Swansea, Glamorgan
Merry Christmas to Movers and families worldwide. And especially you and family Tony for keeping this excellent Movers service open to us all. Warmest greetings from a chilly Wales!
Merry Christmas to Movers and families worldwide. And especially you and family Tony for keeping this excellent Movers service open to us all. Warmest greetings from a chilly Wales!
Pete and Shirley Ingham, Carterton, Oxon
Wishing all in the great movers family a Merry Christmas and a happy if not prosperous new year.
Wishing all in the great movers family a Merry Christmas and a happy if not prosperous new year.
Jack Cross, Moralet, Alicante
A very Merry Christmas and an awesome 2023 to all of my readers. Hopefully this next year will be less stressful than 2022. Regards to all Movers, old and new.
A very Merry Christmas and an awesome 2023 to all of my readers. Hopefully this next year will be less stressful than 2022. Regards to all Movers, old and new.
Steve Burnett, Oxford, Oxon
Merry Xmas and a fruitful new year all.
Merry Xmas and a fruitful new year all.
Dave and Sue Hardy, Lake, Isle of Wight
We send seasonal greetings from the Isle of Wight to all that remember me from late seventies at Brize Norton and JSATC Hendon.
We send seasonal greetings from the Isle of Wight to all that remember me from late seventies at Brize Norton and JSATC Hendon.
Jacques Guay, Port Charlotte, FL
Wishing all the Merry Movers Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Wishing all the Merry Movers Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Ron Corrie, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all movers past and present a very merry Xmas and a prosperous new year. Lang may yer lum reek!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all movers past and present a very merry Xmas and a prosperous new year. Lang may yer lum reek!
Al and Lorraine Irving, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wilts
A very Happy Christmas and a great New Year to all Movers past and present.
A very Happy Christmas and a great New Year to all Movers past and present.
Nige and Jane Cameron, Mansfield, Derbyshire
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and peaceful New Year.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and peaceful New Year.
John Bell, Birmingham
Seasons greetings to all Movers wherever you may be. Have a good Christmas BBC and a safe and prosperous 2013.
Seasons greetings to all Movers wherever you may be. Have a good Christmas BBC and a safe and prosperous 2013.
Maurice Audet, Chambly, QC
Thank you for keeping us posted. Merry Xmas to all.
Thank you for keeping us posted. Merry Xmas to all.
Don and Fern Hatton, Liscomb, NS
At the risk of having my stash of spuds from my garden being contaminated from a foreign specimen, Fern and I wish all the movers out there far and wide a very special Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! And special greetings to those special guys and gals who will be spending the holidays separated from their families. This will be our first Christmas in our new digs, things sort of went south (not the warm one) this past spring, Fern was diagnosed with early onset of dementia and I had a pacemaker installed so we took up winter residence in a retirement community. Stay safe and stay well.
At the risk of having my stash of spuds from my garden being contaminated from a foreign specimen, Fern and I wish all the movers out there far and wide a very special Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! And special greetings to those special guys and gals who will be spending the holidays separated from their families. This will be our first Christmas in our new digs, things sort of went south (not the warm one) this past spring, Fern was diagnosed with early onset of dementia and I had a pacemaker installed so we took up winter residence in a retirement community. Stay safe and stay well.
Jim Gillespie, Hampshire
Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year
Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year
Simon and Jan Baxter, Louth, Lincs
A Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all movers past and present, serving or not. And special thoughts to those on duty over the festive period and separated from their loved ones.
A Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all movers past and present, serving or not. And special thoughts to those on duty over the festive period and separated from their loved ones.
Paul “Arfur” English, Sparcells, Swindon, Wilts
As the festive season approaches, my thoughts go out to those families who have sadly seen their loved ones take their final posting. My first glass of Port will be raised in Honour of those departed... I hope the coming year is kinder to us as a trade. May I extend the warmest of greetings to everyone and stay safe over the Christmas period.
As the festive season approaches, my thoughts go out to those families who have sadly seen their loved ones take their final posting. My first glass of Port will be raised in Honour of those departed... I hope the coming year is kinder to us as a trade. May I extend the warmest of greetings to everyone and stay safe over the Christmas period.
Dave Bernard, Bicester, Oxon
Merry Christmas from the Canary Islands!
Merry Christmas from the Canary Islands!
Michael "Barney" Fielder, Huntingdon, Cambs
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all Movers past and present a very merry Christmas. Also thinking of those away on duty over the festive period, and those who are no longer with us.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all Movers past and present a very merry Christmas. Also thinking of those away on duty over the festive period, and those who are no longer with us.
Mark and Caroline Holland, Market Drayton, Salop
Wishing all Movers past present and future the best Christmas ever from me my wife Caroline and the Hounds Monty, Ziggy, Ollie and Merlin. Make this next year a year to get in touch with at least one ex-old mover before too many years pass by. Make sure you have that last beer!
Wishing all Movers past present and future the best Christmas ever from me my wife Caroline and the Hounds Monty, Ziggy, Ollie and Merlin. Make this next year a year to get in touch with at least one ex-old mover before too many years pass by. Make sure you have that last beer!
Wayne Donner, Medicine Hat, AB
I have been retired for 31 years after serving 31 and a half and still miss all the great Traffic Techs that I had the pleasure to work with! I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year along with your families. We are getting older but hopefully wiser.
I have been retired for 31 years after serving 31 and a half and still miss all the great Traffic Techs that I had the pleasure to work with! I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year along with your families. We are getting older but hopefully wiser.
Len Henry, Abingdon, Oxon
Season's greetings to all. May you have a lovely Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.
Season's greetings to all. May you have a lovely Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.
Derek Barron, Calne, Wilts
To all the Movers young and old
from the fearful to the bold
To all the Fire, Police and Nurses
I hope the government fill your purses.
Thank you for your dedication
In delivering our safety and medication.
from the fearful to the bold
To all the Fire, Police and Nurses
I hope the government fill your purses.
Thank you for your dedication
In delivering our safety and medication.
For all the boys and girls, whatever uniform you wear, who are on duty over the Xmas period, a huge thank you for your service. Stay safe and get home to your families.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Don Hunter, New Delhi
A very Merry and Blessed Christmas to all Movers, wherever they may be. I am currently working in India and I saw this sign yesterday at Bangalore Airport, but it is a government requirement at all Indian airports. They certainly respect and recognise their Armed Forces, past and present. Perhaps our lot could learn a thing or two. May 2023 bring peace to the world and a good measure of happiness to all.
A very Merry and Blessed Christmas to all Movers, wherever they may be. I am currently working in India and I saw this sign yesterday at Bangalore Airport, but it is a government requirement at all Indian airports. They certainly respect and recognise their Armed Forces, past and present. Perhaps our lot could learn a thing or two. May 2023 bring peace to the world and a good measure of happiness to all.
Graham Allen, Nottingham, Notts
Wishing everyone one of our Movers family a wonderful Christmas and a very Prosperous New Year. May health and happiness be yours in abundance.
Wishing everyone one of our Movers family a wonderful Christmas and a very Prosperous New Year. May health and happiness be yours in abundance.
Chris "Pig" Clarke, Burlington, ON
A very Merry Christmas to all Movers, current and ex and for those trades who worked alongside us. It was great to see so many old mates for the Remembrance Day parade in London. It was a lot of fun and emotional at the same time. Happy New Year!
A very Merry Christmas to all Movers, current and ex and for those trades who worked alongside us. It was great to see so many old mates for the Remembrance Day parade in London. It was a lot of fun and emotional at the same time. Happy New Year!
Bruce and Pat Gill, Newton Abbot, Devon
A very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all Movers everywhere.
A very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all Movers everywhere.
Mick and Sue Bedford, Newton Abbot, Devon
Sue and I would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Duane and Shirley Bach, Carrying Place, ON
To all our Old Bods Members… Merry Christmas and All the Best in 2023, as Global Movers and Loadmasters we have faced adversity with ingenuity and a "Can-do Attitude", please take time and remember those still serving our country and our community who cannot be with their families during this special time of the year and offer help and assistance to those less fortunate. Nunquam non Paratus" (Never Unprepared)
Axel & Shirley Jinadu, Mallorca
Shirl and I extend our very best wishes to fellow movers everywhere for a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, happy and contented new year.
Gerry Davis, Bedminster, Somerset
To Movers old and Movers new whichever one is you. Its that time of year to spread good cheer and wish you all a happy new year. Festive greetings!
Allan and Barbara Walker, Burnley, Lancs
Wishing all Movers past and present a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year, wherever you may be.
Don Hunter saw this sign at Bangalore
Airport recently. They respect their forces
Airport recently. They respect their forces
Emma, Graham and Mary Allen were visiting
the Sydney Opera House earlier this year
the Sydney Opera House earlier this year
Gerry Muffet at home with his
nicely trimmed Christmas tree
nicely trimmed Christmas tree
Chris Clarke made it to London
for the remembrance Day parade
for the remembrance Day parade
Bruce and Pat Gill taking a stroll
along the Devonshire coastline
along the Devonshire coastline
Shirley and Duane Bach getting down
with some righteous 60's tunes
with some righteous 60's tunes
Mick and Sue Bedford were
in Tenerife last Christmas
in Tenerife last Christmas
Axel and Shirley Jinadu in their happy place, out on one of their regular cycle rides #ride4health
Gerry Davis with his new best friend!
Barbara and Allan Walker at a Buckingham
Palace garden party earlier this year
Palace garden party earlier this year
Gerry and Joan Muffett, Cirencester, Glos
Christmas greetings from Joan and me
Christmas greetings from Joan and me
Basil Hughes, Pattaya
Dear All MAMS,
Best Wishes to all Movers and Ex Movers. Xmas will be very quiet for me as far as food goes, but I shall have my Step Grandchildren around me to keep me amused. I still have many good memories of the old days – except Christmas on Christmas Island which was ruined for me and many when the Army RE contingent climbed on the tables and proceeded to march up and down destroying all the crockery and the fruit and Ice cream etc., that many of us were still eating. They said it was an Army mess custom - no manners!
Anyway, all of you have a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from a very old Mover who was one of the Movements Flight at Abingdon before it was a Squadron.
Basil H J Hughes ex Cpl MAMS
Dear All MAMS,
Best Wishes to all Movers and Ex Movers. Xmas will be very quiet for me as far as food goes, but I shall have my Step Grandchildren around me to keep me amused. I still have many good memories of the old days – except Christmas on Christmas Island which was ruined for me and many when the Army RE contingent climbed on the tables and proceeded to march up and down destroying all the crockery and the fruit and Ice cream etc., that many of us were still eating. They said it was an Army mess custom - no manners!
Anyway, all of you have a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from a very old Mover who was one of the Movements Flight at Abingdon before it was a Squadron.
Basil H J Hughes ex Cpl MAMS
Gary and Tannis Horobin, St Albert, AB
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the movers out there. Have a great year and stay safe!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the movers out there. Have a great year and stay safe!
Chris Briggs, Coventry, West Midlands
However I would like to wish all movers both serving both here and abroad a very merry Christmas and happy new year. Also, the same to all veterans, friends and family of the greatest trade in the Royal Air Force.
However I would like to wish all movers both serving both here and abroad a very merry Christmas and happy new year. Also, the same to all veterans, friends and family of the greatest trade in the Royal Air Force.
Steve and Jodie Boucher, Bridlington, Yorkshire
Please could you wish all movers, past and present, wherever they are in the world, a very merry Christmas and prosperous, safe new year.
Please could you wish all movers, past and present, wherever they are in the world, a very merry Christmas and prosperous, safe new year.
Tony Dunphy, Swindon, Wilts
To all movers old, new, near and far - here’s wishing you all the very best for Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. Cheers!
To all movers old, new, near and far - here’s wishing you all the very best for Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. Cheers!
Tony Freeman, Thornhill, Dumfries
I send my warmest and best wishes to all at UKMAMS OBA for Christmas and 2023.
I send my warmest and best wishes to all at UKMAMS OBA for Christmas and 2023.
John and Elizabeth Cockayne, Chippenham, Wilts
We would like to wish all movers, past and present, a Very Happy Xmas and Happy New Year.
We would like to wish all movers, past and present, a Very Happy Xmas and Happy New Year.
Jean-Yves Gagnon, Clermont, PQ
I wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023 to all the friends I had in the Traffic World and in the military and all the movers around the world. I will always remember my Christmas's and New Years away from home.🎉🎉🎉🥂🥂🥂
I wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023 to all the friends I had in the Traffic World and in the military and all the movers around the world. I will always remember my Christmas's and New Years away from home.🎉🎉🎉🥂🥂🥂
Alistair and Jean Allcroft, Southampton, Hants
Merry Christmas... One and All! Ho! Ho! Ho!🌲🎄🎄
Merry Christmas... One and All! Ho! Ho! Ho!🌲🎄🎄
John and Gill Billingsley, Sidmouth, Devon
We would like to wish everyone a happy Christmas and healthy new year.
We would like to wish everyone a happy Christmas and healthy new year.
Danny Bacon, Chauvin, AB
I want to wish a very Merry Christmas and a health and happiness in the New Year to all OLD BODS!
I want to wish a very Merry Christmas and a health and happiness in the New Year to all OLD BODS!
Alec Angus, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Wishing all present and past movers, and the supply chain comrades all around the world, a peaceful and pleasant yuletide season.
Wishing all present and past movers, and the supply chain comrades all around the world, a peaceful and pleasant yuletide season.
Andy Brookes, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffs
To Movers everywhere, serving or retired, have a great Christmas and very happy and healthy New Year.
To Movers everywhere, serving or retired, have a great Christmas and very happy and healthy New Year.
Phil Beese, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wilts
Festive greetings to all Movers around the Globe and hopefully 2023 will be a safe and happy year for us all.
Festive greetings to all Movers around the Globe and hopefully 2023 will be a safe and happy year for us all.
Andy Holliday, St Just, Cornwall
Wishing all Movers, past and present, wherever you find yourself, a Very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. If any of you should be in West Cornwall in the coming year, email me at [click on flags next to Andy's name] and we can pull up a chain box and enjoy a beer.
Wishing all Movers, past and present, wherever you find yourself, a Very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. If any of you should be in West Cornwall in the coming year, email me at [click on flags next to Andy's name] and we can pull up a chain box and enjoy a beer.
Tom Burrows, Sudbury, Suffolk
Christmas greetings from Constable country where it is our first icy period as the Troll from Trondheim makes it's mark. Constable’s painting of the Blue Boy is very appropriate at the moment. Joking apart I wish all my movement friends a Happy Christmas and, hopefully, a more prosperous New Year. Enjoy yourselves and do not eat too much!
Christmas greetings from Constable country where it is our first icy period as the Troll from Trondheim makes it's mark. Constable’s painting of the Blue Boy is very appropriate at the moment. Joking apart I wish all my movement friends a Happy Christmas and, hopefully, a more prosperous New Year. Enjoy yourselves and do not eat too much!
Brian Hunt, Brighton, East Sussex
Wishing all members of UK MAMS past and present, a very happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.
Wishing all members of UK MAMS past and present, a very happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.
Dave Morrow, Carterton, Oxon
Please pass my seasons greeting to all my old pals. May the new year bring peace and love to us all. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Lang may yer lums reek!
Please pass my seasons greeting to all my old pals. May the new year bring peace and love to us all. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Lang may yer lums reek!
Ken and Heather Knott, Nottingham, Notts
I would like to wish everyone in the Movements community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and may good fortune be with you all.
I would like to wish everyone in the Movements community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and may good fortune be with you all.
Peter Bessant, Chorley, Lancs
I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year may they have happiness and health in abundance. I hope that you all had an enjoyable Christmas wherever you may have been.
I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year may they have happiness and health in abundance. I hope that you all had an enjoyable Christmas wherever you may have been.
Paul Thornton, Blythe, Northumberland
A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my friends and old colleagues. Wishing everyone a great 2023.
A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my friends and old colleagues. Wishing everyone a great 2023.
Bob Tring, Wantage, Oxon
To all Movers past and present, have a HAPPY CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR. Keep well, stay safe and remember KEEP BREATHING (ex-Echo Team).
To all Movers past and present, have a HAPPY CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR. Keep well, stay safe and remember KEEP BREATHING (ex-Echo Team).
Marc Lapierre, Westlock Alberta
Best wishes to all movers for the Holidays
Best wishes to all movers for the Holidays
Rae and Susan Sault, St Saviour, Jersey
Best of season's wishes from the Channel Islands to Movers around the world!
Best of season's wishes from the Channel Islands to Movers around the world!
Jeremy Porter, Portishead, North Somerset
To all Movers everywhere, I hope that you have a good Christmas and a happy New Year. I am currently working with Typhoons so I have not rolled far from the tree. I was due to attend the Constipation Club Christmas Dinner but sadly couldn't go.
I am not sending cards this year but I have attached a present to you all which reflects my musical abilty:
To all Movers everywhere, I hope that you have a good Christmas and a happy New Year. I am currently working with Typhoons so I have not rolled far from the tree. I was due to attend the Constipation Club Christmas Dinner but sadly couldn't go.
I am not sending cards this year but I have attached a present to you all which reflects my musical abilty:
Stephen and Beverley Bird, Chester
Seasons Greeting to all from myself and Beverley for this Christmas and the New Year 2023. Thinking of all those serving in distant lands and the families of those Movers whom have departed this last year.
Seasons Greeting to all from myself and Beverley for this Christmas and the New Year 2023. Thinking of all those serving in distant lands and the families of those Movers whom have departed this last year.
Mike and Susan Stoddard, Carrying Place, ON
Wishing all the movers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year . Hoping for a safe return to all the deployed.
Wishing all the movers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year . Hoping for a safe return to all the deployed.
Jerry Allen, Cheltenham, Glos
Seasonal best wishes to all movers and their families. As always, I will raise a glass on the great day to those who went to the crew room in the sky this past year.
Seasonal best wishes to all movers and their families. As always, I will raise a glass on the great day to those who went to the crew room in the sky this past year.
Neil Baldock, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wilts
Christmas greetings to one and all from Royal Wootton Bassett. Although I retired from the RAF 6 years ago I am still working at Brize Norton and enjoying civi street and being a grandad to two wonderful boys.
Christmas greetings to one and all from Royal Wootton Bassett. Although I retired from the RAF 6 years ago I am still working at Brize Norton and enjoying civi street and being a grandad to two wonderful boys.
Andrew Downard, Ballarat, VIC
I'd like to pass on my best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all 'Movers' past and present. My picture this year has an air transport and whisky theme. The Whipper-snapper distillery in Perth Australia has as it's logo a Lancaster with barrels of whisky lashed under the wings. An apparently true story involving dodgy aircrew and helpful movers. Tastes pretty good too👍
I'd like to pass on my best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all 'Movers' past and present. My picture this year has an air transport and whisky theme. The Whipper-snapper distillery in Perth Australia has as it's logo a Lancaster with barrels of whisky lashed under the wings. An apparently true story involving dodgy aircrew and helpful movers. Tastes pretty good too👍
Keri "Taff" and Mary Eynon, Thatcham, Berks
Once again another year has slipped by and with it, sadly, we have bid farewell to more great friends. So we look forward to 2023 and wonder what it will bring. Hopefully the whole world situation and our own problems in the UK will start to be resolved and we can all look forward to a brighter future. Therefore, using the language of heaven, I wish everyone, those who remember me and the others I have read about through the newsletters, "Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Da." (translated from the Welsh - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year).
David and Michèle Forsyth, St Hilaire de Riez
Writing this as even the West of France is having a highly unusual cold spell, I include a photo taken at the height of summer to help create an image of warmth. And warmth is what Michèle and I want to use to wish all Movers and families, wherever they are, a Happy Christmas and a New Year full of joys. Massive thanks to Tony once more for all his work on this Newsletter and all the others which have been so interesting. Continuing the warmth theme, I can do no better than repeat last year's adage: "Lang may yer lum reek"
Alan Potts, Narbonne
A few words to wish all my fellow mover friends and their families a merry Christmas and the best of health for the year ahead. Also to all the movements brethren worldwide, stay safe wherever you may be over the festive season.
Mark and Elisabeth Stephenson, Dieppe, NB
May everyone enjoy this Christmas season with your loved people and we wish you a happy, safe and healthy 2023 from the East coast of Canada.
Jacques Leclerc, St-Alexandre de Kamouraska, QC
Hello from Sophie and myself we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Joyeux Noël et bonne année 2023.
Beverley and Stephen Bird doing some Christmas shopping in Edinburgh
Mike and Susan Stoddard at
home in Carrying Place, Ontario
home in Carrying Place, Ontario
Jerry Allen received this e-card:
"It sums up Winter 2022!"
"It sums up Winter 2022!"
Neil Baldock is Granddad
to two wonderful boys
to two wonderful boys
Andy Downard is nipping
at the whiskey in Oz!
at the whiskey in Oz!
Keri and Mary Eynon attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace
Michèle and David Forsyth are pining for the warmth of summer once more
Alan Potts and his daughter's
cat in her Paris apartment
cat in her Paris apartment
Mark and Elisabeth Stephenson enjoying the flora and fauna of NB
Jacques and Sophie Leclerc wishing us Joyeux Noël et bonne année 2023
Ken Davie, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
To all of the UKMAMS teams:
What a blessing we all had to be a part of this extraordinary squadron! Free travel and a look at some of the most exotic places on Earth (no, not Bury St. Edmonds!).
When I applied for UKMAMS after Sharjah, I was shocked to get in! After all, there were only 54 people on the teams at that time (1967) and only 18 SAC's. Ah, the stories you could all tell about your travels!
I hope that all of you and your families have a wonderful Holiday Season cozied up at home.
Once again, a sincere thank you to our wonderful webmaster Tony Gale for all of his work over the years. There's another bunch of stories about friends getting together and finding out the sad news about a passing. 'The crewroom at the other side'. Love that. In any event, perhaps 2023 is again the time to get together and subsidize some of Tony's activities (not THOSE activities!). He certainly deserves to offset the expenses after all these years. I'll reach out after Christmas and maybe we can spare a few bob for the Master. In any event, Happy Christmas or Chanukah or the others and have a wonderful healthy happy New Year.
Ken Davie
M4276569
UKMAMS Abingdon, 1967 to 1969
To all of the UKMAMS teams:
What a blessing we all had to be a part of this extraordinary squadron! Free travel and a look at some of the most exotic places on Earth (no, not Bury St. Edmonds!).
When I applied for UKMAMS after Sharjah, I was shocked to get in! After all, there were only 54 people on the teams at that time (1967) and only 18 SAC's. Ah, the stories you could all tell about your travels!
I hope that all of you and your families have a wonderful Holiday Season cozied up at home.
Once again, a sincere thank you to our wonderful webmaster Tony Gale for all of his work over the years. There's another bunch of stories about friends getting together and finding out the sad news about a passing. 'The crewroom at the other side'. Love that. In any event, perhaps 2023 is again the time to get together and subsidize some of Tony's activities (not THOSE activities!). He certainly deserves to offset the expenses after all these years. I'll reach out after Christmas and maybe we can spare a few bob for the Master. In any event, Happy Christmas or Chanukah or the others and have a wonderful healthy happy New Year.
Ken Davie
M4276569
UKMAMS Abingdon, 1967 to 1969
Vern (Mike) Lefebvre, Burton, NB
It is my greatest pleasure to be able, through your media, to wish all Traffic Technicians a great holiday and the best for the New Years. Having celebrated my 75th this past few days, there is nothing more than gratifying continuing to receive your monthly post; as well as the pension for many more years!
It is my greatest pleasure to be able, through your media, to wish all Traffic Technicians a great holiday and the best for the New Years. Having celebrated my 75th this past few days, there is nothing more than gratifying continuing to receive your monthly post; as well as the pension for many more years!
Harold, Val + the cat, Jones, Neston, Cheshire
Wishing all Movers, past and present a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, not to forget Tony, who keeps us all together.
Wishing all Movers, past and present a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, not to forget Tony, who keeps us all together.
Hugh Thompson, Swindon, Wilts
To all my air movements colleagues, still serving or retired, in the U.K. and overseas, Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2023. Those still in harm’s way, STAY SAFE, and return home to your loved ones.
To all my air movements colleagues, still serving or retired, in the U.K. and overseas, Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2023. Those still in harm’s way, STAY SAFE, and return home to your loved ones.
Dave “Wishy” Wash, Eastern Passage, NS
To all the movers far and wide,at home deployed or retired, I hope you and yours have a very merry xmas and a happy new year.. Stay safe!
To all the movers far and wide,at home deployed or retired, I hope you and yours have a very merry xmas and a happy new year.. Stay safe!
Gordon Gourdie, Euxton, Lancs
Seasons Greetings to you and all those Movers out there. Thinking of all the ex Abingdon guys who still have a pulse!!
Seasons Greetings to you and all those Movers out there. Thinking of all the ex Abingdon guys who still have a pulse!!
Steve, Carol and Luke Perry, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wilts
Seasons greetings to you and all Movers serving and retired wherever you may be. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Seasons greetings to you and all Movers serving and retired wherever you may be. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Jeff Thomas, Llandrindod Wells, Powys
Greetings and best wishes to all the guys, have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year.
Greetings and best wishes to all the guys, have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year.
Pete Orton, Camberley, Surrey
Cash is low and times are hard, so hence no "F" in Chrissy card. Best cheepo greatings to Muppets everywhere. Pete Orton (x posb tight Rs).
Cash is low and times are hard, so hence no "F" in Chrissy card. Best cheepo greatings to Muppets everywhere. Pete Orton (x posb tight Rs).
Ralph Quade, Burton NB
It appears I am to receive a potato vice coal due to the increase in fuel costs, unless I post. So, e-well wishes to all. I want to extend the Merriest of Felicitations to all, wherever you are, and know that our families are forever in your debt regardless of your service, home or abroad. Thank you all for your service. Stay safe!
It appears I am to receive a potato vice coal due to the increase in fuel costs, unless I post. So, e-well wishes to all. I want to extend the Merriest of Felicitations to all, wherever you are, and know that our families are forever in your debt regardless of your service, home or abroad. Thank you all for your service. Stay safe!
George Jones, Lincoln
Ho ho ho and a bottle of rum to keep the chill out and a mince pie or two to give strength to pass all the greetings on. Merry Christmas and Happy, Happy New Year to all movers everywhere past and present. Special thoughts for the families of those no longer with us.
Ho ho ho and a bottle of rum to keep the chill out and a mince pie or two to give strength to pass all the greetings on. Merry Christmas and Happy, Happy New Year to all movers everywhere past and present. Special thoughts for the families of those no longer with us.
Bob Whitworth, Thumrait
I would like to wish all movers, past and present, a merry Christmas and a happy new year 🙂 I will be leaving Oman for good on the 31st December; after 22 years it's time to come home! Going to be living near the Lake District.
I would like to wish all movers, past and present, a merry Christmas and a happy new year 🙂 I will be leaving Oman for good on the 31st December; after 22 years it's time to come home! Going to be living near the Lake District.
Eric Batty, Witney, Oxon
On behalf of Eric Batty and his sons, we'd like to wish all of UKMAMS past and present a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year
On behalf of Eric Batty and his sons, we'd like to wish all of UKMAMS past and present a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year
Bruce Oram, San Fulgencio, Alicante
Please wish all movers and their families around the world a fabulous time at Christmas
Please wish all movers and their families around the world a fabulous time at Christmas
George Fouhey, Bedford
My best wishes to all who were on JAMC 108 in June 1970 and all those at Akrotiri Movements 1970 to 1972
My best wishes to all who were on JAMC 108 in June 1970 and all those at Akrotiri Movements 1970 to 1972
Jim Mackintosh, Glasgow, North Lanarkshire
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2023.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2023.
Allan and Kay Mitchley, Rhyl, Denbighshire
I would like to wish everyone wherever they are a merry Xmas and a happy new year. At this time let's all raise a glass to those who are now in the special crew room above.
I would like to wish everyone wherever they are a merry Xmas and a happy new year. At this time let's all raise a glass to those who are now in the special crew room above.
Martin Read, Torquay, Devon
Seasons Greetings to all Movers and all who know me. I wish everyone well and good health for the New Year
Seasons Greetings to all Movers and all who know me. I wish everyone well and good health for the New Year
Tony Hall, Northam, Devon
I would like to send an Xmas greeting to all who remember me and best wishes for the new year.
I would like to send an Xmas greeting to all who remember me and best wishes for the new year.
Ian and April Place, Leeds, West Yorks
Well Bah Humbug Tony, I believe in Christmas not XMAS. So having said that I do wish everyone in the Movements trade A HAPPY Christmas and a good 2023.
Well Bah Humbug Tony, I believe in Christmas not XMAS. So having said that I do wish everyone in the Movements trade A HAPPY Christmas and a good 2023.
Mike Stevenson, Carterton, Oxon
A very merry Christmas to all and may the following year bring good health to all (ex-JATE).
A very merry Christmas to all and may the following year bring good health to all (ex-JATE).
Peter and Chris Price, Calne, Wilts
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all movers including ‘Taff" Price
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all movers including ‘Taff" Price
Bernie and Aase Lafrance, Nanaimo, BC
Here is wishing each and every mover a Very Merry Christmas and the best for 2023. May this year be wonderful and allow us to meet again soon. I know it is impossible to meet, but just a regular friendly note is always so wonderful to receive. As I age I can't believe how important we are to one another as our numbers reduce each year. Blessing to all of us.
Here is wishing each and every mover a Very Merry Christmas and the best for 2023. May this year be wonderful and allow us to meet again soon. I know it is impossible to meet, but just a regular friendly note is always so wonderful to receive. As I age I can't believe how important we are to one another as our numbers reduce each year. Blessing to all of us.
Ian Envis, Crowborough, East Sussex
To movers, old and new, another Festive Season draws near and using the pages of the Old Bods Association Newsletter may I take this opportunity to wish you, your families and friends a Very Merry Christmas and a better 2023. For those on duty or deployed, regulars or Oggies, and away from their families, all the very best.
The challenges over the past year, from the war in Ukraine to the many natural disasters including floods, droughts and earthquakes together with the regrettable passing of some former very respected Movers, 2022 may not be remembered as the best on record. We will however remember all those gallant Movers as we toast another Christmas.
I think we can all thank Tony (as always) for the monthly brilliant newsletter - so join me in wishing him a great Festive Season.
From an old and bold former Mover
Ian
To movers, old and new, another Festive Season draws near and using the pages of the Old Bods Association Newsletter may I take this opportunity to wish you, your families and friends a Very Merry Christmas and a better 2023. For those on duty or deployed, regulars or Oggies, and away from their families, all the very best.
The challenges over the past year, from the war in Ukraine to the many natural disasters including floods, droughts and earthquakes together with the regrettable passing of some former very respected Movers, 2022 may not be remembered as the best on record. We will however remember all those gallant Movers as we toast another Christmas.
I think we can all thank Tony (as always) for the monthly brilliant newsletter - so join me in wishing him a great Festive Season.
From an old and bold former Mover
Ian
David Powell, Princes Risborough
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the regular Old Bods news sheets. And, to you and to all movers and their friends and families, especially the dwindling band of RAF Abingdon survivors, a very merry Christmas and a safe and peaceful 2023. F Team UKMAMS 1967-69 and Gulf MAMF 1971.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the regular Old Bods news sheets. And, to you and to all movers and their friends and families, especially the dwindling band of RAF Abingdon survivors, a very merry Christmas and a safe and peaceful 2023. F Team UKMAMS 1967-69 and Gulf MAMF 1971.
Mike, Sandra McCann, Beckwithshaw
We wish all Movers, all over the world, a very Merry Xmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. I mean, how could it be worse than the last few?
We wish all Movers, all over the world, a very Merry Xmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. I mean, how could it be worse than the last few?
John & Kay Tudor, Stevenston
Kay and I would like to wish all movers, wherever they are a lovely, peaceful and merry Christmas and happy new year. Stay safe.
Kay and I would like to wish all movers, wherever they are a lovely, peaceful and merry Christmas and happy new year. Stay safe.
Robert and Maureen Pountney, Forres, Moray
Wishing all past and present Movers a very Happy Christmas and may 2023 bring you health, wealth and happiness and lang may yer lum reek.
Wishing all past and present Movers a very Happy Christmas and may 2023 bring you health, wealth and happiness and lang may yer lum reek.
Ken Usher, Penticton, BC
To all the movers from across Canada and around the world, please accept my best wishes during this Christmas and holiday time. Keep in mind that our annual Western Traffic Technician Reunion takes place the weekend following Labor Day in Vernon, British Columbia. Keep an eye on our FaceBook page for updates. Everyone is welcome!
To all the movers from across Canada and around the world, please accept my best wishes during this Christmas and holiday time. Keep in mind that our annual Western Traffic Technician Reunion takes place the weekend following Labor Day in Vernon, British Columbia. Keep an eye on our FaceBook page for updates. Everyone is welcome!
Chris "Rip" Kirby, Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorks
Ho Ho Ho ! Very best wishes to all movers worldwide, past & present, plus their wives/partners/kids/pet iguanas. For those of you serving in risky places - do keep yer 'eads down. 'Tis the season to be jolly. So please remember: sprouts are not just for Xmas! Ex Mover, former Ski Bum, and now currently on a posting to Kingston upon Hull. Semi retired and working as a caretaker/handyman for a petrol station. Cheers!
Nigel and Linda Robinson, Chippenham, Wilts
Wishing all movers a very happy Christmas and a healthy New Year!
Colin Pay, Isle of Wight
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all movers past and present.
Rod Stone and Joëlle Perrin, Silchester, Hampshire
Best Wishes to all for a very Happy Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year.
Iain Rowlands, Coffinswell, Devon
To all “movers” old and new. Happy Christmas and a very safe and healthy New Year.
David Powell's brilliant birthday present this
year - a flight in the Duxford Tiger Moth!
year - a flight in the Duxford Tiger Moth!
Mike and Sandra McCann were celebrating
their anniversary last November
their anniversary last November
Kay and John Tudor – Christmas past
Bob and Maureen Pountney celebrating a birthday
Ken Usher extends an invitation to all for the Western Traffic Tech Reunion 8-10 Sep 2023
Chris Kirby spends his free time dressing
up veggies at the local ASDA stores
up veggies at the local ASDA stores
Nigel and Linda Robinson are
raising a glass to absent friends
raising a glass to absent friends
Colin Pay and Remy the Golden Retriever
Rod Stone and Joëlle Perrin a-doin'
what they do best over the pyramids
what they do best over the pyramids
Iain Rowlands was entertaining the
punters at his local on hallowe’en
punters at his local on hallowe’en
Whaty Campbell, Limassol
My warmest seasonal wishes to all Movers past and present, far and wide. It’s that time again to reflect and look forward to the coming year. To all I know, have known and to those I've yet to meet… a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. Stay safe, stay well and look after yourselves, your families and those around you. To those who have passed, my thoughts are with you all.
My warmest seasonal wishes to all Movers past and present, far and wide. It’s that time again to reflect and look forward to the coming year. To all I know, have known and to those I've yet to meet… a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. Stay safe, stay well and look after yourselves, your families and those around you. To those who have passed, my thoughts are with you all.
Rod Elliott, Brinkworth, Wiltshire
To those who know me and all fellow movers worldwide I send festive seasons greetings and best wishes for 2023.
To those who know me and all fellow movers worldwide I send festive seasons greetings and best wishes for 2023.
Ray Ralph, Swindon, Wilts
Merry Christmas to all 'Movers' past and present. Stay safe, stay healthy for 2023 and the future. Crimbo wishes
Merry Christmas to all 'Movers' past and present. Stay safe, stay healthy for 2023 and the future. Crimbo wishes
Alex and Heather (Legs) Masson, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
To All Air Movement Personnel, be they Canadian, New Zealanders, Australian, British and the US of A, their wives and their families. May we raise our glasses and wish you a very Happy Christmas, and a Peaceful New Year!
To All Air Movement Personnel, be they Canadian, New Zealanders, Australian, British and the US of A, their wives and their families. May we raise our glasses and wish you a very Happy Christmas, and a Peaceful New Year!
Paul Kavanagh, Ramsgate, Kent
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy 2023.
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy 2023.
Clare Turner, Swindon, Wilts
Wishing all movers past and present, and their families, very best wishes for a happy and safe Christmas and the hope that 2023 will be healthy and prosperous, but above all peaceful (w/o Bob Turner).
Wishing all movers past and present, and their families, very best wishes for a happy and safe Christmas and the hope that 2023 will be healthy and prosperous, but above all peaceful (w/o Bob Turner).
Steve Broadhurst, Brighton East, VIC
My family (Mandy & the 3 kids + the Dog) and I wish, to all serving and former members of our worldwide family of Movers, the most excellent of Festive Seasons and our very best wishes for a healthy, happy and active 2023. We especially remember those who, for whatever reason, will not be able to join with their loved ones at this time. All the very best to you all. (K & E teams UKMAMS)
My family (Mandy & the 3 kids + the Dog) and I wish, to all serving and former members of our worldwide family of Movers, the most excellent of Festive Seasons and our very best wishes for a healthy, happy and active 2023. We especially remember those who, for whatever reason, will not be able to join with their loved ones at this time. All the very best to you all. (K & E teams UKMAMS)
Andy Holloway, Durham
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas, all the very best for 2023 - from deepest darkest Durham.
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas, all the very best for 2023 - from deepest darkest Durham.
Joy Brown, Chorley, Lancashire
So as not to be on the naughty list can I wish everyone a lovely Christmas and hope next year is kind to you all (w/o Jim Brown).
So as not to be on the naughty list can I wish everyone a lovely Christmas and hope next year is kind to you all (w/o Jim Brown).
David Boudreau, Greenwood, NS
Merry Christmas to all ....
Merry Christmas to all ....
Tim Pyne, Calne, Wilts
Bah Humbug. Merry Christmas Tony.
Bah Humbug. Merry Christmas Tony.
Peter “Hammy” Thompson, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
I would like to wish all movers past and present a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I would like to wish all movers past and present a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Andrew Finlayson, Glynde, South Australia
I have such a great respect for your publication and what you do that despite the lack of anything to submit I’m determined that you shouldn’t think I am simply ignoring your summons. So please accept my all too inadequate thanks for what you do to make us still feel part of something that’s very important to us all. A very Merry Christmas to you Tony and more power to your elbow.
I have such a great respect for your publication and what you do that despite the lack of anything to submit I’m determined that you shouldn’t think I am simply ignoring your summons. So please accept my all too inadequate thanks for what you do to make us still feel part of something that’s very important to us all. A very Merry Christmas to you Tony and more power to your elbow.
Derek and Sandra Grayson, Holbeach, Lincs
Wishing all Movers and Shakers our best wishes for Xmas and we hope everyone has a great New Year, also our thoughts go out to all those families that have recently lost love ones especially at this time of year but they will always be in our memories. Christmas and New Year Greetings to one and all.
Wishing all Movers and Shakers our best wishes for Xmas and we hope everyone has a great New Year, also our thoughts go out to all those families that have recently lost love ones especially at this time of year but they will always be in our memories. Christmas and New Year Greetings to one and all.
Stephen Smith, Reading, Berks
I would like to wish the wider Movements family a Very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Have a fantastic time everyone. Love to you all.
I would like to wish the wider Movements family a Very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Have a fantastic time everyone. Love to you all.
Neil Middleton, Ipswich, Suffolk
I would like to wish everyone and yourself a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
I would like to wish everyone and yourself a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Ricky "Taff" Howell, Swindon, Wilts
Just a quick Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone from cold Swindon. Let’s hope Santa brings some warmth with him. Stay safe everyone.
Just a quick Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone from cold Swindon. Let’s hope Santa brings some warmth with him. Stay safe everyone.
Terry Joint, Murcia
Wishing all movers past and present, worldwide, a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy 2023.
Wishing all movers past and present, worldwide, a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy 2023.
John and Sandie Gardiner, Carterton, Oxon
To all Movers near and far. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. In particular, we remember all those who are separated from their families over the festive period.
To all Movers near and far. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. In particular, we remember all those who are separated from their families over the festive period.
Keith and Daphne Parker, Bowerhill, Wilts
Wishing all movers, past and present along with the families a Merry Christmas and an even better New Year.
Wishing all movers, past and present along with the families a Merry Christmas and an even better New Year.
Al and Linda Gordon, Edmonton AB
Wish all the movers and loadmasters past and present a very Merry Christmas and a healthy 2023. Blessings on you all.
Wish all the movers and loadmasters past and present a very Merry Christmas and a healthy 2023. Blessings on you all.
Dusty Miller, Carterton, Oxon
Happy Christmas and all the very best for 2023.
Happy Christmas and all the very best for 2023.
Chris Thistle, Ottery St Mary, Devon
From deepest Devon may I take this opportunity to wish everyone a glorious Christmas and a very peaceful New Year.
From deepest Devon may I take this opportunity to wish everyone a glorious Christmas and a very peaceful New Year.
Ian & Christine Berry, Swindon, Wilts
Sadly the attrition rate for ex-Movers has been quite high this year and we lost some very good friends. That aside, we both send our warmest greetings to all past and present members of this great fraternity. Stay healthy and enjoy life to the full.
Sadly the attrition rate for ex-Movers has been quite high this year and we lost some very good friends. That aside, we both send our warmest greetings to all past and present members of this great fraternity. Stay healthy and enjoy life to the full.
Liam Devlin, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan
May I wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and all good health and happiness for the future.
May I wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and all good health and happiness for the future.
Howard "H" Firth, South Scarle, Nottinghamshire
Thank you for another year of interesting, funny, scary tales from the Crew Room of the UKMAMS cadre. I would like to add my Seasonal Greetings to all the “Movers” worldwide, especially those of the UKMAMS Association, may you all have a Blessed Christmas and a peaceful 2023. Looking at the news I fear that many of the serving members will be deployed on duties over the festive period, forced upon them by the emergency service strikes. Best wishes to you, thanks for doing a great job with the Newsletter.
Thank you for another year of interesting, funny, scary tales from the Crew Room of the UKMAMS cadre. I would like to add my Seasonal Greetings to all the “Movers” worldwide, especially those of the UKMAMS Association, may you all have a Blessed Christmas and a peaceful 2023. Looking at the news I fear that many of the serving members will be deployed on duties over the festive period, forced upon them by the emergency service strikes. Best wishes to you, thanks for doing a great job with the Newsletter.
Budgie and Carolyn Baigent, Takaka, Tasman
Wherever you are, whatever you do - take good care of yourselves and those dear to you too! Thanks Tony for keeping this network so very much alive - your work is truly impressive. Happy festive season to everyone from Godzone!
Wherever you are, whatever you do - take good care of yourselves and those dear to you too! Thanks Tony for keeping this network so very much alive - your work is truly impressive. Happy festive season to everyone from Godzone!
Mark "Turk" Bird, Edmonton, AB
So, according to Tony, I am on the naughty list, 🤣 go figure. I am REALLY good at being bad, so what's new, most of the good people on this site will attest to that and I love it. Have a very Merry Christmas to all, stay safe and warmest regards.
David Barrett, Brecon
All the best for Christmas and the New Year to all the movements world, past and present and raise a glass to those great people no longer with us.
Luanne MacKinney, Fredericton, NB
I wish everyone the best of health, overflowing baskets of happiness and that dreams and hopes come to fruition in 2023. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ❤
Steve Turrell
Can you add a greeting on behalf of my dad, Terry Turrell, although he's no longer with us. [Note from Tony Gale: Terry was my Flt Sgt at Kai Tak in the mid-70's. He was very well seasoned and took no prisoners when it came to standing up for "my men" defending them during confrontations with wet-behind-the-ears very junior officers throwing their weight around. I hold his memory in the greatest respect.)
Dougie Russell, Carlisle, Cumbria
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all.
Afternoon Tea with Chris Thistle
Ian and Christine Berry
were in Santorini, Greece
were in Santorini, Greece
Liam Devlin spending time
in Paphos, a favourite haunt
in Paphos, a favourite haunt
H getting a bath from an effalump
in deepest, darkest Africa
in deepest, darkest Africa
Santa Budgie with his Elf Carolyn
Turk Bird is feeling fuzzy from
all the wobbly pop he's consumed
all the wobbly pop he's consumed
David Barrett is looking decidedly
un-chuffed becoming 1 year older
un-chuffed becoming 1 year older
Luanne MacKinney will be turning heads in her Mrs Claus gown!
Terry Turrell (d) in the late 70's during his time at HQ Strike Command
Dougie Russell (I don't know who
that wee man is on his shoulder!)
that wee man is on his shoulder!)
Terry Fryer, Castle Donington, Derby
I would like to wish everyone who knows me a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I would like to wish everyone who knows me a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
John McGrath, Blackpool, Lancs
To all movers, everywhere. A very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
To all movers, everywhere. A very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Martin Liggett, Swindon, Wilts
Bah humbug - a massive merry Christmas to all the Movements family, I hope next year is kind to everyone. My condolences to all the families that have lost a loved one this year.
Bah humbug - a massive merry Christmas to all the Movements family, I hope next year is kind to everyone. My condolences to all the families that have lost a loved one this year.
Brian Stein, Stonewall, MB
Merry Christmas to all especially for those who may not be home. Stay safe wherever you may be.
Merry Christmas to all especially for those who may not be home. Stay safe wherever you may be.
John Delia, Geelong, VIC
To you and all readers on this group, from Geelong, Australia. It feels like winter rather than the middle of summer. Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
To you and all readers on this group, from Geelong, Australia. It feels like winter rather than the middle of summer. Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Tomm Everett, Water Valley, AB
Wishing all members a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. May your year be filled with health, happiness and wealth. Cheers all.
Wishing all members a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. May your year be filled with health, happiness and wealth. Cheers all.
Brian Harper, Glenwood, NL
Here's wishing all Movers worldwide. and Merry Christmas and New Year, from a +3c in Glenwood.
Here's wishing all Movers worldwide. and Merry Christmas and New Year, from a +3c in Glenwood.
Aaron Reynolds, Townsville, QLD
Pass on the best Christmas wishes and Happy New Year to every Mover around the world from all the team here in sunny Townsville.
Pass on the best Christmas wishes and Happy New Year to every Mover around the world from all the team here in sunny Townsville.
Mick Oxenham, Ipswich, QLD
Just a message from “Air Movements Amberley” wishing all Air Movers, past and present to have a great Christmas and New Year’s. Stay Safe and Enjoy the Break. Cheers and Beers, Ox.
Just a message from “Air Movements Amberley” wishing all Air Movers, past and present to have a great Christmas and New Year’s. Stay Safe and Enjoy the Break. Cheers and Beers, Ox.
Jai and Jan Cookson, Little Steeping, Lincolnshire
Wishing all Movers, past and present, young and old a festive and safe Christmas and an even better 2023.
Wishing all Movers, past and present, young and old a festive and safe Christmas and an even better 2023.
Jim Hood and family, Swindon, Wilts
Merry Christmas to all my colleagues and friends I have during my movement's years. I hope you are all well have a great yuletide holiday and new year.
Merry Christmas to all my colleagues and friends I have during my movement's years. I hope you are all well have a great yuletide holiday and new year.
Al Randle, Christchurch, Dorset
Wishing all movers past and present, a very merry Christmas, and a Happy new year! Have migrated south again and now living in Christchurch! If any of you are in the area, give us a shout, love to see you!
Wishing all movers past and present, a very merry Christmas, and a Happy new year! Have migrated south again and now living in Christchurch! If any of you are in the area, give us a shout, love to see you!
Tony Mullen, Toowoomba, QLD
Merry Xmas everyone. I am still remarkably fit and well and enjoying life. Have a healthy and happy new Year.
Merry Xmas everyone. I am still remarkably fit and well and enjoying life. Have a healthy and happy new Year.
Jim and Mary Marchant, Cupar, Fife
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, to movers young and old, wherever you are in the world.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, to movers young and old, wherever you are in the world.
Don Hazlewood, Swindon, Wilts
I wish all your happy readers a Merry Christmas and all the very best for the New Year.
I wish all your happy readers a Merry Christmas and all the very best for the New Year.
Christine Dunn, Upwood, Cambs
Seasons greetings to all "Movers"especially those who served with my late husband Brian, at Abingdon 1964-1969.
Seasons greetings to all "Movers"especially those who served with my late husband Brian, at Abingdon 1964-1969.
Mick Sullivan, Carterton, Oxon
I’d just like to wish all serving, retired or making it outside the wire all the very best for the festive season. Eat, drink, but stay safe. All the best for 2023!
I’d just like to wish all serving, retired or making it outside the wire all the very best for the festive season. Eat, drink, but stay safe. All the best for 2023!
Rob Taylor, Doncaster, South Yorks
Here's wishing you all a very, very happy Xmas and a very good new year especially to all you movers everywhere who unfortunately have to work over the holidays.
Here's wishing you all a very, very happy Xmas and a very good new year especially to all you movers everywhere who unfortunately have to work over the holidays.
Meirion "Taff" and Sue Jones, Barry, Glamorgan
Hang on, did we not do this recently? Are the years getting shorter, or is it me? Never mind. A happy Christmas and a peaceful new year to you all.
Hang on, did we not do this recently? Are the years getting shorter, or is it me? Never mind. A happy Christmas and a peaceful new year to you all.
Alex McGrath, Halton, Bucks
To all fellow movers, particularly those who cannot be with their families, have a wonderful time, keep safe and enjoy the festivities if you can.
To all fellow movers, particularly those who cannot be with their families, have a wonderful time, keep safe and enjoy the festivities if you can.
Bryan Morgan, Abingdon, Oxon
I send Christmas and New Year’s Greetings to all Movers especially those I served with at RAF Changi, RAF Gan, UKMAMS, HQ 38 Gp and the RAF Movements School.
I send Christmas and New Year’s Greetings to all Movers especially those I served with at RAF Changi, RAF Gan, UKMAMS, HQ 38 Gp and the RAF Movements School.
Merv Corke, Swindon, Wilts
I can’t believe how the time has flown by this Christmas Eve I will be 92. I am always talking to the family about the jobs and places I have visited . I would like to wish you and every a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Good luck to everyone x
I can’t believe how the time has flown by this Christmas Eve I will be 92. I am always talking to the family about the jobs and places I have visited . I would like to wish you and every a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Good luck to everyone x
Doug Stewart, Stouffville, ON
We have our grandchildren coming for Christmas, so still lots to do. Trust you and yours have a good old fashioned 25th and look forward to hearing from you in the coming year.
We have our grandchildren coming for Christmas, so still lots to do. Trust you and yours have a good old fashioned 25th and look forward to hearing from you in the coming year.
Pete & Jayne Hopkins, Swindon
Wishing you and all Movers, past and present a very merry Christmas and all the very best 2023!
Wishing you and all Movers, past and present a very merry Christmas and all the very best 2023!
Ronald Coupe, Houston, TX
Christmas Blessings - All the best wishes to ALL RAF Movements personnel this Christmas, may there be many more. Ex-RAF 1952, ex-USAF 1957.
Christmas Blessings - All the best wishes to ALL RAF Movements personnel this Christmas, may there be many more. Ex-RAF 1952, ex-USAF 1957.
"Puts" and Kasia Putu, Wellington
Kia ora everyone - wishing all you reprobate movers and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years. Stay safe and have a couple of cold ones. Much Aroha.
Kia ora everyone - wishing all you reprobate movers and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years. Stay safe and have a couple of cold ones. Much Aroha.
Dave and Rosemary Abrams, Weymouth, Dorset
Rosemary and I would like to wish all movers around the world a very happy Christmas and good fortune for 2023.
Rosemary and I would like to wish all movers around the world a very happy Christmas and good fortune for 2023.
Fred Hebb, Gold River, NS
I would like to wish all Active, Reserve and Retired members of the Canadian Forces Merry Christmas and Happy New Year or any Holiday you may celebrate, especially those personnel who are deployed or separated during this festive time.
I would like to wish all Active, Reserve and Retired members of the Canadian Forces Merry Christmas and Happy New Year or any Holiday you may celebrate, especially those personnel who are deployed or separated during this festive time.
Barry, Judy Fletcher, Georgetown, TX
The compliments of the season to all, unhappily I recognize few names these days. The old age effect. Must go, it is a good day for a motor cycle ride and my Honda is calling me. Here’s to a healthy and prosperous new year.
David (Sid) and Marika Thompson, Paltamo
Wishing all Movers past and present a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Gordon and Ann Black, Swindon, Wilts
Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Especially to those who are separated from loved ones at this time of year. To all those we’ve lost this year - Per Ardua Ad Astra… bless you all.
Jon Felton, Gladstone, QLD
To all the ex MAMS and Old Bods fraternity. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Stay Safe wherever you are and enjoy the “Silly Season" accordingly. All the best from Down Under!
Frank Breithaup, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs
Season's greetings to all movers wherever you are and a happy and prosperous new year.🍺
Pete and Jayne Hopkins were in Moorea
(near Tahiti), next stop - Bora Bora
(near Tahiti), next stop - Bora Bora
Ronald Coupe sent a Jacquie Lawson card
Puts said, "All I wanted for Christmas was a new bike, but not this one (a blast from the past!)."
Dave Abrams is all dressed up and on his
way to MacDonalds for his birthday dinner
way to MacDonalds for his birthday dinner
It just wouldn't be Christmas without
Fred Hebb starring in the role of Santa Claus
Fred Hebb starring in the role of Santa Claus
Barry and Judy Fletcher. Barry wants to ride his Honda motorcycle, but Judy says pose for pictures!
David (Sid) and Marika Thompson
looking forward to the winter in Finland
looking forward to the winter in Finland
Gordon and Ann Black spent some time in Sorrento
Jon Felton - a Kiwi with a Tiger in Oz - Cheers!
Frank Breithaup - "Breaking Dad" moments
thanks to my kids and grandkids
thanks to my kids and grandkids
Colin and Marilyn Eyre, Ogmore By Sea, Glamorgan
We send Christmas wishes to all past and present movers plus a further wish for a happy and healthy new year. As we did last year please give a shout out to all of those who marched at the Remembrance Day parade. Once again we felt great pride in seeing you.
We send Christmas wishes to all past and present movers plus a further wish for a happy and healthy new year. As we did last year please give a shout out to all of those who marched at the Remembrance Day parade. Once again we felt great pride in seeing you.
Graham Leman, Poole, Dorset
Season's greetings to all, wherever you may be celebrating. Peace, happiness and a prosperous 2023.
Season's greetings to all, wherever you may be celebrating. Peace, happiness and a prosperous 2023.
Tony Bullock, Brisbane, QLD
To all the Movers around the world, may you and your families have a great Christmas. And happiness and best wishes for your new year. May peace, love, prosperity and safety follow you always.
To all the Movers around the world, may you and your families have a great Christmas. And happiness and best wishes for your new year. May peace, love, prosperity and safety follow you always.
Bill Nangle, Kingston, ON
To Movers and their families, wherever you may be, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. A huge Thank You to Tony for keeping us all in contact with each other!
To Movers and their families, wherever you may be, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. A huge Thank You to Tony for keeping us all in contact with each other!
Gabriele Rusciano, North Sydney, NSW
A Merry Christmas and safe and prosperous New Year to all. I hope this time is used to spend with loved ones and to reflect on the challenges of the past 12 months and of how it has made us not take our freedoms and each other for granted.
A Merry Christmas and safe and prosperous New Year to all. I hope this time is used to spend with loved ones and to reflect on the challenges of the past 12 months and of how it has made us not take our freedoms and each other for granted.
Paul, Ellie, Mike and Declan Austin. Aylesbury, Bucks
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our friends around the world.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our friends around the world.
Patrick Meehan, Fuengirola
Greetings from Fuengirola in Southern Spain, if you come down here, look me up. My everyday thoughts are often interspersed with happy memories of Lyneham in the 1970’s, so many lifetimes ago.
Greetings from Fuengirola in Southern Spain, if you come down here, look me up. My everyday thoughts are often interspersed with happy memories of Lyneham in the 1970’s, so many lifetimes ago.
Keith Simmonds, Nottingham
I would like to wish all movers a happy Christmas and New Year. Hoping that 2023 will be better year.
I would like to wish all movers a happy Christmas and New Year. Hoping that 2023 will be better year.
Roger Blow, Crown Point, IN
Tony, a very Merry Christmas to you and all movers everywhere. Stay safe and hope for a better 2023.
Tony, a very Merry Christmas to you and all movers everywhere. Stay safe and hope for a better 2023.
Bernard Connolly, Wantage, Oxon
Life goes on as we get older and wiser! Happy Christmas to any folks who still remember me! Hard to believe it is now 20 years since I retired from the RAF after 39 years’ service. Seems like only yesterday that we joined up in 1963 at Hereford! Best wishes to you all and the hope of a better year in 2023.
Life goes on as we get older and wiser! Happy Christmas to any folks who still remember me! Hard to believe it is now 20 years since I retired from the RAF after 39 years’ service. Seems like only yesterday that we joined up in 1963 at Hereford! Best wishes to you all and the hope of a better year in 2023.
Shane and Jackie Bull, Calne, Wiltshire
Wishing all movers across the globe a very merry Christmas and a great 2023.
Wishing all movers across the globe a very merry Christmas and a great 2023.
Wayne and Susan Flaherty, Winnipeg MB
Susan and I would like to wish all movers throughout the world a very Merry Christmas and wonderful 2023.
Susan and I would like to wish all movers throughout the world a very Merry Christmas and wonderful 2023.
Woody Harrison
Merry Christmas to all my brother and sister movers around the world, I hope each and every one of you has an amazing Christmas and happy New Years.
Merry Christmas to all my brother and sister movers around the world, I hope each and every one of you has an amazing Christmas and happy New Years.
Ingrid Trautrim, Pembroke, ON
I would like to wish all movers and their families a fabulous Christmas holiday filled with favourite traditions and warmed by the love of family and friends. Sending hugs for a happy, healthy and safe 2023 to all! Cheers!
I would like to wish all movers and their families a fabulous Christmas holiday filled with favourite traditions and warmed by the love of family and friends. Sending hugs for a happy, healthy and safe 2023 to all! Cheers!
Colin Oram, London
Alas I’ve no photos to send but welcome the opportunity to wish friends, former colleagues and everyone associated with the movements trade a happy and peaceful Christmas.
Alas I’ve no photos to send but welcome the opportunity to wish friends, former colleagues and everyone associated with the movements trade a happy and peaceful Christmas.
Ian Sloan, Aberlour, Banff
Very best wishes for a lovely Christmas and a very good New Year from the snowy cold north east of Scotland, especially any ex FEAF MAMS personnel. Cheers!
Very best wishes for a lovely Christmas and a very good New Year from the snowy cold north east of Scotland, especially any ex FEAF MAMS personnel. Cheers!
Tomm Everett, Water Valley, AB
Served in 1 AMU, 2 AMU, 424 SQN, 435 SQN, TAL SCHOOL, CFSTM AND 1 SVC BATTALION.
Enjoyed, (for the most part), all 28 years in the military. I made some awesome friends and worked with and for some great, (and not so great, lol) people. It is nice to have forum to keep in touch with all of them, thanks Tony.
Served in 1 AMU, 2 AMU, 424 SQN, 435 SQN, TAL SCHOOL, CFSTM AND 1 SVC BATTALION.
Enjoyed, (for the most part), all 28 years in the military. I made some awesome friends and worked with and for some great, (and not so great, lol) people. It is nice to have forum to keep in touch with all of them, thanks Tony.
Andy State, Melbourne, VIC
Simple message from wet, windy, firey, floody, COVIDy Australia... To everyone around the globe, I wish you and your loved ones a safe and peaceful holiday season. Take care everyone - roll on The Ashes 2023.
Simple message from wet, windy, firey, floody, COVIDy Australia... To everyone around the globe, I wish you and your loved ones a safe and peaceful holiday season. Take care everyone - roll on The Ashes 2023.
John Boates, Frankford ON
Wishing all retired and active Traffic Techs a "Very Merry Christmas" and a "Happy New Year" 2023.
Wishing all retired and active Traffic Techs a "Very Merry Christmas" and a "Happy New Year" 2023.
Murray and Joan Jacklin, Surrey BC
Joan and I would like to send a very Merry Christmas to all movers home and abroad and a big shoutout to those on TD away from loved ones over the festive period. May the New Year give way to better health services, lower food and gas prices and an early end to the war in Ukraine. Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year to all. Cheers!
Joan and I would like to send a very Merry Christmas to all movers home and abroad and a big shoutout to those on TD away from loved ones over the festive period. May the New Year give way to better health services, lower food and gas prices and an early end to the war in Ukraine. Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year to all. Cheers!
Jessie Sanford, Falmouth, NS
Merry Christmas Tony and a Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all the movers near and far.
Merry Christmas Tony and a Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all the movers near and far.
Tim Buckeridge, Calne, Wilts
Happy Christmas to everyone in the movements family. Raise a glass to “absent friends”
Happy Christmas to everyone in the movements family. Raise a glass to “absent friends”
Andy Gariepy, St-Gabriel-de-Rimouski, QC
Joyeux Noel /Merry Christmas to all. May this holiday bring you joy to you and your family….
Joyeux Noel /Merry Christmas to all. May this holiday bring you joy to you and your family….
Jim and Maureen Abbott, Spruce Grove, AB
Merry Christmas to movers both on this and the other side of the ponds. Hope our first post COVID will be a safe and happy one. While we are lifting up a glass of our favourite cheer let us all take a moment for those who are no longer with us and the families they have left behind... All the best.
Merry Christmas to movers both on this and the other side of the ponds. Hope our first post COVID will be a safe and happy one. While we are lifting up a glass of our favourite cheer let us all take a moment for those who are no longer with us and the families they have left behind... All the best.
Karl Hibbert, Sabang Dasmariñas City
Best wishes to all, hope your 2023 will be a good one.
Best wishes to all, hope your 2023 will be a good one.
Richard English, King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Happy Crimbo to all you Movers & Shakers but you have no idea how to party compared to us Fairies. This is a photo of my girlfriend, Ann, and I holding a pre-Christmas party in September 1948, I was at the time masquerading as a Pongo Colonel. The smokes were duty free courtesy of a mover's drop off. Have a good one everybody! (Air Radar)
Happy Crimbo to all you Movers & Shakers but you have no idea how to party compared to us Fairies. This is a photo of my girlfriend, Ann, and I holding a pre-Christmas party in September 1948, I was at the time masquerading as a Pongo Colonel. The smokes were duty free courtesy of a mover's drop off. Have a good one everybody! (Air Radar)
Neville and Alison Whitham, Preston, Lancs
Yuletide Greetings to the Movement's fraternity, far and wide, and for all those who know us. Here's hoping that 2023 will bring better things. A special mention to all those Movers who have passed on, but who are not forgotten. Cheers also to Tony Gale for doing a super job of compiling the UKMAMS OBA every month.
Yuletide Greetings to the Movement's fraternity, far and wide, and for all those who know us. Here's hoping that 2023 will bring better things. A special mention to all those Movers who have passed on, but who are not forgotten. Cheers also to Tony Gale for doing a super job of compiling the UKMAMS OBA every month.
Rob Williams, Brize Norton
As 2022 draws to a close, I think of the movers who have completed their last task and thank God for the memories and camaraderie I have had the pleasure to share and enjoy. I wish you all a truly happy Christmas and a memorable 2023.
Mick and Myra Maybery, Alnwick, Northumberland
Here's wishing a Happy and safe Christmas and New Year to you all. May all your hopes and dreams for 2023 come true.
Gaetan et Sylvie Chasles, Gatineau, QC
Nous aimerions souhaiter Joyeux Noel ainsi que Bonne Année a tous les membres du movement au monde avec une pensée spécial pour ceux qui son déployer loin de leur proche. (We would like to wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all movers in the world with a special thought for those deployed away from their families and friends.)
James Buchanan, Minster-in-Thanet, Kent
To all movers past and present I wish you a great Christmas and a happy New Year. Let's hope its better than the last two. Cheers to you all from planet thanet in Kent.
Tim Buckeridge - Absent friends
The nativity scene outside Andy Gariepy's home in Quebec
Jim and Maureen Abbott
on a recent visit to Mexico
on a recent visit to Mexico
Karl Hibbert is enjoying a cold one
at the Haad Son Resort, Thailand
at the Haad Son Resort, Thailand
Richard English playing a
Pongo colonel - Germany 1948
Pongo colonel - Germany 1948
Neville and Alison Whitham
at home in Preston
at home in Preston
Rob Williams is dining by the
lake in Sutton Coldfield
lake in Sutton Coldfield
Myra and Mick Maybery are
looking forward to the celebrations
looking forward to the celebrations
Gaetan and Sylvie Chasles, spending Christmas in Gatineau, Quebec
James Buchanan thought
he was getting a potato!
he was getting a potato!
John Scott, a former driver of the CC-130 is proud to have served
Kit Ayers is playing postman,
"Somebody has to!"
"Somebody has to!"
Spider Jolley remembering
all those flat floor loads!
all those flat floor loads!
Peter Mullins, Condon, QLD
From all of us here in North Queensland Australia, we wish all current and ex-movers a very Merry Xmas and less eventful New Year.
From all of us here in North Queensland Australia, we wish all current and ex-movers a very Merry Xmas and less eventful New Year.
Mick Hughes, Collingwood Park, QLD
At this time of year thoughts wander to family and friends. I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023 in the hopes that we can get together next year.
At this time of year thoughts wander to family and friends. I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023 in the hopes that we can get together next year.
Nigel and Elvana Moore, Devauden, Monmouthshire
We would like to wish all our friends around the globe a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We would like to wish all our friends around the globe a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Les Bowl, Kidderminster Worcestershire
To all members of the MAMS wishing you all a merry Christmas and a safe, prosperous new year. All the best.
To all members of the MAMS wishing you all a merry Christmas and a safe, prosperous new year. All the best.
Paul Buxton
Wishing all Movers, past and present, a very Merry Christmas and a happy & healthy 2023.
Wishing all Movers, past and present, a very Merry Christmas and a happy & healthy 2023.
Alex Swift, Northwich, Cheshire
To all past and current members of the ‘Brotherhood of the Red Arm Band’, but especially to those who are currently still on active ops, whether in harm’s way or supporting communities at home. I hope you all have the best Christmas possible. Stay safe and warm.
To all past and current members of the ‘Brotherhood of the Red Arm Band’, but especially to those who are currently still on active ops, whether in harm’s way or supporting communities at home. I hope you all have the best Christmas possible. Stay safe and warm.
Alan “Boot” Pratt. Rotherham, South Yorks
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to each and everyone of you. I will raise a glass to your all at this festive time, and also To Absent Friends. Hope you all have a great Christmas and a drunken New Year.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to each and everyone of you. I will raise a glass to your all at this festive time, and also To Absent Friends. Hope you all have a great Christmas and a drunken New Year.
Sam Heaphy, Royal Wootton Bassett
May I take this opportunity to wish all members a wonderful Christmas and a glorious new year.
May I take this opportunity to wish all members a wonderful Christmas and a glorious new year.
Steve Cross, Doncaster, South Yorks
I would like to wish all movers and ex-movers around the world, on deployment, on base or at home, a very merry Christmas and healthy and prosperous new year. I would also like to raise a glass to absent friends and their families.
I would like to wish all movers and ex-movers around the world, on deployment, on base or at home, a very merry Christmas and healthy and prosperous new year. I would also like to raise a glass to absent friends and their families.
Philip “Nobby” Clarke, Swaffam
Wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the worldwide Movements Fraternity!
Wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the worldwide Movements Fraternity!
Andy and Isobell Tesch, Sicily
Wishing all members and their families the very best of seasonal greeting in these troublesome times.
Wishing all members and their families the very best of seasonal greeting in these troublesome times.
Brian and Tina Spademan, Lanarca
Merry christmas and Happy New Year Tony and all serving and those like myself who gave in to retirement. Wherever you all are stay safe.
Merry christmas and Happy New Year Tony and all serving and those like myself who gave in to retirement. Wherever you all are stay safe.
Norm, Gillian Stamper, Torrevieja
Another year has passed. Hasn't it gone quicker now that we have more freedom after Covid? Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Another year has passed. Hasn't it gone quicker now that we have more freedom after Covid? Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Mike Green, Coventry, West Midlands
Hearty Christmas wishes to you and Movers everywhere from Mike and Pat Green and daughter Clare. Thanks a million for keeping us all in touch so entertainingly.
Hearty Christmas wishes to you and Movers everywhere from Mike and Pat Green and daughter Clare. Thanks a million for keeping us all in touch so entertainingly.
Ed and Karen Stout, Aylesbury, Bucks
Karen and I wish you all good tidings and our very best wishes for the new year ahead.
Karen and I wish you all good tidings and our very best wishes for the new year ahead.
Steve Tomlinson, Tenerife, QLD
Wishing our worldwide Movements family a very happy Festive Season from sunny Queensland. Please also take a moment to remember all our colleagues, as I will, who passed this year and didn't make it onto the Christmas tasking roster. Raise a glass and remember the fun times we all shared albeit probably in a crazily, remote, part of the Globe! Merry Christmas and a Happy & Safe New Year for 2023
Wade and Mary Ellen Seymour, Kingston, NS
We would like to wish all our fellow movers throughout the world a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Especially thinking of all who are deployed and away from their families. May God bless you and keep you safe.
Andy and Sandra Rice, Ipswich
Wishing all you Movers, past and present, the Merriest Christmas and best wishes for the New Year!
Glenn Richardson, St John's NL
Best wishes to all of you Movers out there. I hope you all have a great Christmas and a very merry new year! Much love from St. John's, Newfoundland.
Nobby Clarke, Falklands 1982 - MAMS ingenuity clearing the pan following a sand storm!
Andy and Isobell Tesch enjoying
their retirement in Caccamo, Sicily
their retirement in Caccamo, Sicily
Brian Spademan enjoying his retirement in Cyprus
Norman Stamper - Gatow (Berlin) 1982-85
looking decidedly miserable
looking decidedly miserable
Gillian and Norman Stamper, Torrevieja, Spain.
He's looking much happier now!
He's looking much happier now!
Clare, Mike and Pat Green
in the Lake District - a favourite haunt
in the Lake District - a favourite haunt
Ed Stout - Greetings from Aylesbury
Living in upside-down land appears
to agree with Steve Tomlinson
to agree with Steve Tomlinson
Wade and Mary Ellen Seymour
Both getting over Covid 19
Both getting over Covid 19
Andy and Sandra Rice made a
Nativity scene from the recycling
Nativity scene from the recycling
Glenn Richardson is posing with
a moose in Newfoundland
a moose in Newfoundland
Tom Iredale - memories of Sharjah
John Scott, Waterloo, ON
Santa, who is an insubordinate Clause, sleighs me. He says, “Where can I find a good ‘laddie’ to fill the sleigh?”
Santa, who is an insubordinate Clause, sleighs me. He says, “Where can I find a good ‘laddie’ to fill the sleigh?”
Kit Ayers, Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos
Wishing all Movers, past and present, wherever you may be in the world, a very happy Christmas and New Year. Perhaps 2023 will bring the missing 2022 Christmas Cards! I hope that the current craze for WOKE in the RAF has not taken the fun out of the job!
Wishing all Movers, past and present, wherever you may be in the world, a very happy Christmas and New Year. Perhaps 2023 will bring the missing 2022 Christmas Cards! I hope that the current craze for WOKE in the RAF has not taken the fun out of the job!
Steve "Spider" Jolley, Wakefield, Yorkshire
I would like to wish all Movers past and present, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I would like to wish all Movers past and present, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Jack Dunlop, Aberdeen
I would like to wish all the old movers that I served with a happy 2023 and long may your lum reek.
I would like to wish all the old movers that I served with a happy 2023 and long may your lum reek.
Len & Penny Bowen, Chisholm, ACT
A very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year to one and all. May the Deity of your choice keep you and yours safe in 2023 - which, one would hope, can only be better than 2022.
A very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year to one and all. May the Deity of your choice keep you and yours safe in 2023 - which, one would hope, can only be better than 2022.
Tom Iredale, Heidelberg
To all concerned: You can take the man out of Movements, but you can never take the Mover out of the man! Stay true, we are a band of brothers, even if MAMS is not recognized as aircrew.
To all concerned: You can take the man out of Movements, but you can never take the Mover out of the man! Stay true, we are a band of brothers, even if MAMS is not recognized as aircrew.
Syd Avery, Guardamar del Segura, Alicante
A Christmas Poem
'Twas the night afore Christmas, but I just couldn't sleep.
I tried counting backward, I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned -- the dark meat and white.
But I fought the temptation with all of my might.
Tossing and turning with anticipation,
The thought of a snack became infatuation.
So I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door
And gazed at the fridge................,
Full of goodies galore!!!!
I gobbled up turkey and cold buttered 'tatoes,
Pickles and carrots, some beans and tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling, so plump and so round,
'Till all of a sudden........., I rose off the ground
Crashed through the ceiling, floating up to the sky
With a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie.
But I managed to yell as I soared past the trees,
"Happy eating to all; pass the cranberries, please!
May your stuffing be tasty, may your turkey be plump.
May your potatoes and gravy have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious, may your pies take the prize.
And may your Christmas dinner stay off of your thighs.
A Nonny Mouse
I tried counting backward, I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned -- the dark meat and white.
But I fought the temptation with all of my might.
Tossing and turning with anticipation,
The thought of a snack became infatuation.
So I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door
And gazed at the fridge................,
Full of goodies galore!!!!
I gobbled up turkey and cold buttered 'tatoes,
Pickles and carrots, some beans and tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling, so plump and so round,
'Till all of a sudden........., I rose off the ground
Crashed through the ceiling, floating up to the sky
With a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie.
But I managed to yell as I soared past the trees,
"Happy eating to all; pass the cranberries, please!
May your stuffing be tasty, may your turkey be plump.
May your potatoes and gravy have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious, may your pies take the prize.
And may your Christmas dinner stay off of your thighs.
A Nonny Mouse
Colin Waitt, Herdon, VA
As time goes on it is fantastic that the memories from 30 to 40 years ago get stronger. Goodwill and best wishes in health and happiness to the global movements fraternity. A good 2023 to everybody.
As time goes on it is fantastic that the memories from 30 to 40 years ago get stronger. Goodwill and best wishes in health and happiness to the global movements fraternity. A good 2023 to everybody.
Exercise True Test 84 - An American participant with Graham Howard and Owen Connell
Bob Dixon with Al Roper at Lake Navasha in Kenya. Also there, but not in the picture, was Ian Williams
Charlie Marlow on Operation Bushell in Ethiopia
Operation Bushell - UKMAMS accommodation tents on the
grounds of the British Embassy in Addis Ababa
grounds of the British Embassy in Addis Ababa
Stephen Bird, Chester
I’m sad to announce the passing of my good friend and comrade, Shaun Curran this afternoon, 1 December. Shaun had fought cancer for the past two plus years with courage and the humour that those of you will remember him for. Bev and I were honoured to spend a couple of his last hours with him this morning at the Hospice.
Affectionately know as “Cuddles”, he served for 12 years from 1981 to 1993 at Brize Norton and Gutersloh. He asked me to say, “see you all in the crewroom on the other side.”
RIP Cuddles
I’m sad to announce the passing of my good friend and comrade, Shaun Curran this afternoon, 1 December. Shaun had fought cancer for the past two plus years with courage and the humour that those of you will remember him for. Bev and I were honoured to spend a couple of his last hours with him this morning at the Hospice.
Affectionately know as “Cuddles”, he served for 12 years from 1981 to 1993 at Brize Norton and Gutersloh. He asked me to say, “see you all in the crewroom on the other side.”
RIP Cuddles
Allan Mitchley, Rhyl, Denbighshire
Dear Tony,
Please see attached photo taken at the celebration of life for Shaun Curran who passed away on 1st December 2022.
In the photo is myself, Steve Bird, Steve Smith, Gary Pym, Brian Davies, Robbie Robinson along with some of their wives. Shaun was a credit to the trade and we were all humbled to be able to support his family during this sad time.
Dear Tony,
Please see attached photo taken at the celebration of life for Shaun Curran who passed away on 1st December 2022.
In the photo is myself, Steve Bird, Steve Smith, Gary Pym, Brian Davies, Robbie Robinson along with some of their wives. Shaun was a credit to the trade and we were all humbled to be able to support his family during this sad time.
From: Pat Last, Huntingdon, Cambs
Subject: Tony Last
Hi Tony,
Unfortunately Tony lost his long battle against cancer on the 27th December, he died peacefully surrounded by his family. We are in the process of trying to organise things but as it’s between Christmas and New Year it’s nigh on impossible to do much.
He loved his time on UKMAMS and kept us entertained on a regular basis with stories of his travels (not the ones that ‘what happens down route stays down route’ of course).
Best wishes
Pat Last
Subject: Tony Last
Hi Tony,
Unfortunately Tony lost his long battle against cancer on the 27th December, he died peacefully surrounded by his family. We are in the process of trying to organise things but as it’s between Christmas and New Year it’s nigh on impossible to do much.
He loved his time on UKMAMS and kept us entertained on a regular basis with stories of his travels (not the ones that ‘what happens down route stays down route’ of course).
Best wishes
Pat Last
Tony Gale, Gatineau, QC
I would like to take a moment to thank you for your support during the past year. The future may look very uncertain at this moment in time, but the camaraderie we built with our shared experiences, through good times and bad, will last for our natural lifetimes. Through the OBA website and in particular the monthly newsletter, I am humbled to be able to help maintain those friendships and perhaps nurture new ones.
Let us all hope and pray that common sense will prevail in the coming year and the swords of war will get beaten into ploughshares.
Tony Gale,
December, 2022
Let us all hope and pray that common sense will prevail in the coming year and the swords of war will get beaten into ploughshares.
Tony Gale,
December, 2022
Bernie and me going walkies in the Gatineau Hills last month
This Newsletter is Dedicated
to the Memories of:
Tony Last (RAF)
Andy Jack (RCAF)
David Brown (RAF)
Shaun Curran (RAF)
Paul "Stretch" Weir (RAF)
Ronald "Wayne" Sjodin (RCAF)
Sqn Ldr George "Johnny" Johnson MBE DFM (RAF)
to the Memories of:
Tony Last (RAF)
Andy Jack (RCAF)
David Brown (RAF)
Shaun Curran (RAF)
Paul "Stretch" Weir (RAF)
Ronald "Wayne" Sjodin (RCAF)
Sqn Ldr George "Johnny" Johnson MBE DFM (RAF)
Tony Gale
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