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#Post#: 16236--------------------------------------------------
Re: RAF Bawdsey
DIR By: rickyhicks
Date: December 6, 2013, 12:00 pm
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If you didn't see Bawdsey on this programme last night you can
catch it here:
HTML http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03k1zh7/Restoring_Englands_Heritage_East/
#Post#: 16238--------------------------------------------------
Re: RAF Bawdsey
DIR By: Bill Reid
Date: December 6, 2013, 12:50 pm
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--- Quote from: Ricky Hicks link ---
>
> If you didn't see Bawdsey on this programme last night you can
catch it here:
>
>
HTML http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03k1zh7/Restoring_Englands_Heritage_East/
>
--- End Quote ---
Looks interesting, I'll watch this on the computer. Enjoyed it
but that's not the hole I remember.
Thanks Ricky for that view of the past. WWII era mainly.
#Post#: 16255--------------------------------------------------
Re: RAF Bawdsey
DIR By: Ian Brade
Date: December 7, 2013, 10:58 am
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I remember doing fire and breathing apparatus training in a
concrete building block on the right hand site as if heading to
ops. site.Would that have been the old Rx. building or something
else?
#Post#: 16258--------------------------------------------------
Re: RAF Bawdsey
DIR By: Brian Reynard
Date: December 7, 2013, 11:43 am
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--- Quote from: Terry Bunce link ---
>
> [quote author=Bill Reid link=topic=152.msg16238#msg16238
date=1386355808]
> [quote author=Ricky Hicks link=topic=152.msg16236#msg16236
date=1386352816]
> If you didn't see Bawdsey on this programme last night you can
catch it here:
>
HTML http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03k1zh7/Restoring_Englands_Heritage_East/
--- End Quote ---
But it does show more of the original RDF set up. The lady that
was speaking on the program, Mary Wain, is the 'Chair' (oh I
hate pc) of Bawdsey RADAR Trust, and the organiser of the yearly
lunch reunion held in the Manor. If any members are interested
in joining the trust or going to the lunch please let me know.
TB
[/quote]
Terry maybe its just coincidence but... there was a Reg Wain,
back in the late 60's he was stationed at Bawdsey, just
wondered if Mary Wain was any relation to him??? (poss wife)
Brian
#Post#: 16270--------------------------------------------------
Re: RAF Bawdsey
DIR By: terry
Date: December 8, 2013, 6:07 am
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--- Quote from: Brian Reynard link ---
>
> [quote author=Terry Bunce link=topic=152.msg16247#msg16247
date=1386405185]
> [quote author=Bill Reid link=topic=152.msg16238#msg16238
date=1386355808]
> [quote author=Ricky Hicks link=topic=152.msg16236#msg16236
date=1386352816]
> If you didn't see Bawdsey on this programme last night you can
catch it here:
>
HTML http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03k1zh7/Restoring_Englands_Heritage_East/
--- End Quote ---
But it does show more of the original RDF set up. The lady that
was speaking on the program, Mary Wain, is the 'Chair' (oh I
hate pc) of Bawdsey RADAR Trust, and the organiser of the yearly
lunch reunion held in the Manor. If any members are interested
in joining the trust or going to the lunch please let me know.
TB
[/quote]
Terry maybe its just coincidence but... there was a Reg Wain,
back in the late 60's he was stationed at Bawdsey, just
wondered if Mary Wain was any relation to him??? (poss wife)
Brian [/quote]
I do believe that Reg is Mary's father. I know that her father
was at Bawdsey around that time and I think she mentioned it
when she was on the tv. Mary actually owns one of the houses on
the beach front at Bawdsey. I lived in one when on the school
and loved it there. TB
#Post#: 16272--------------------------------------------------
Re: RAF Bawdsey
DIR By: Bill Reid
Date: December 8, 2013, 6:18 am
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--- Quote from: Terry Bunce link ---
>
> [quote author=Brian Reynard link=topic=152.msg16258#msg16258
date=1386438194]
> [quote author=Terry Bunce link=topic=152.msg16247#msg16247
date=1386405185]
> [quote author=Bill Reid link=topic=152.msg16238#msg16238
date=1386355808]
> [quote author=Ricky Hicks link=topic=152.msg16236#msg16236
date=1386352816]
> If you didn't see Bawdsey on this programme last night you can
catch it here:
>
HTML http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03k1zh7/Restoring_Englands_Heritage_East/
--- End Quote ---
But it does show more of the original RDF set up. The lady that
was speaking on the program, Mary Wain, is the 'Chair' (oh I
hate pc) of Bawdsey RADAR Trust, and the organiser of the yearly
lunch reunion held in the Manor. If any members are interested
in joining the trust or going to the lunch please let me know.
TB
[/quote]
Terry maybe its just coincidence but... there was a Reg Wain,
back in the late 60's he was stationed at Bawdsey, just
wondered if Mary Wain was any relation to him??? (poss wife)
Brian [/quote]
I do believe that Reg is Mary's father. I know that her father
was at Bawdsey around that time and I think she mentioned it
when she was on the tv. Mary actually owns one of the houses on
the beach front at Bawdsey. I lived in one when on the school
and loved it there. TB
[/quote]
Brian if you'd watched the clip of Bawdsey and the lady
mentioned there was a photograph of her mum and dad (dad was a
cpl comms) it also showed the house she lives in.
#Post#: 16279--------------------------------------------------
Re: RAF Bawdsey
DIR By: Brian Reynard
Date: December 8, 2013, 10:06 am
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--- Quote from: Bill Reid link ---
>
> [quote author=Terry Bunce link=topic=152.msg16270#msg16270
date=1386504442]
> [quote author=Brian Reynard link=topic=152.msg16258#msg16258
date=1386438194]
> [quote author=Terry Bunce link=topic=152.msg16247#msg16247
date=1386405185]
> [quote author=Bill Reid link=topic=152.msg16238#msg16238
date=1386355808]
> [quote author=Ricky Hicks link=topic=152.msg16236#msg16236
date=1386352816]
> If you didn't see Bawdsey on this programme last night you can
catch it here:
>
HTML http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03k1zh7/Restoring_Englands_Heritage_East/
--- End Quote ---
But it does show more of the original RDF set up. The lady that
was speaking on the program, Mary Wain, is the 'Chair' (oh I
hate pc) of Bawdsey RADAR Trust, and the organiser of the yearly
lunch reunion held in the Manor. If any members are interested
in joining the trust or going to the lunch please let me know.
TB
[/quote]
Terry maybe its just coincidence but... there was a Reg Wain,
back in the late 60's he was stationed at Bawdsey, just
wondered if Mary Wain was any relation to him??? (poss wife)
Brian [/quote]
I do believe that Reg is Mary's father. I know that her father
was at Bawdsey around that time and I think she mentioned it
when she was on the tv. Mary actually owns one of the houses on
the beach front at Bawdsey. I lived in one when on the school
and loved it there. TB
[/quote]
Brian if you'd watched the clip of Bawdsey and the lady
mentioned there was a photograph of her mum and dad (dad was a
cpl comms) it also showed the house she lives in.
[/quote]
thanks folks, will watch the link later today and then I may be
able to answer my own question
#Post#: 16280--------------------------------------------------
Re: RAF Bawdsey
DIR By: Bill Reid
Date: December 8, 2013, 10:27 am
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--- Quote from: Brian Reynard link ---
>
> [quote author=Bill Reid link=topic=152.msg16272#msg16272
date=1386505096]
> [quote author=Terry Bunce link=topic=152.msg16270#msg16270
date=1386504442]
> [quote author=Brian Reynard link=topic=152.msg16258#msg16258
date=1386438194]
> [quote author=Terry Bunce link=topic=152.msg16247#msg16247
date=1386405185]
> [quote author=Bill Reid link=topic=152.msg16238#msg16238
date=1386355808]
> [quote author=Ricky Hicks link=topic=152.msg16236#msg16236
date=1386352816]
> If you didn't see Bawdsey on this programme last night you can
catch it here:
>
HTML http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03k1zh7/Restoring_Englands_Heritage_East/
--- End Quote ---
But it does show more of the original RDF set up. The lady that
was speaking on the program, Mary Wain, is the 'Chair' (oh I
hate pc) of Bawdsey RADAR Trust, and the organiser of the yearly
lunch reunion held in the Manor. If any members are interested
in joining the trust or going to the lunch please let me know.
TB
[/quote]
Terry maybe its just coincidence but... there was a Reg Wain,
back in the late 60's he was stationed at Bawdsey, just
wondered if Mary Wain was any relation to him??? (poss wife)
Brian [/quote]
I do believe that Reg is Mary's father. I know that her father
was at Bawdsey around that time and I think she mentioned it
when she was on the tv. Mary actually owns one of the houses on
the beach front at Bawdsey. I lived in one when on the school
and loved it there. TB
[/quote]
Brian if you'd watched the clip of Bawdsey and the lady
mentioned there was a photograph of her mum and dad (dad was a
cpl comms) it also showed the house she lives in.
[/quote]
thanks folks, will watch the link later today and then I may be
able to answer my own question
[/quote]
That should be funny an ex Flt Sgt getting a sensible answer.
rofl
#Post#: 16299--------------------------------------------------
Re: RAF Bawdsey
DIR By: terry
Date: December 9, 2013, 4:44 am
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--- Quote from: Bill Reid link ---
>
> [quote author=Brian Reynard link=topic=152.msg16279#msg16279
date=1386518799]
> [quote author=Bill Reid link=topic=152.msg16272#msg16272
date=1386505096]
> [quote author=Terry Bunce link=topic=152.msg16270#msg16270
date=1386504442]
> [quote author=Brian Reynard link=topic=152.msg16258#msg16258
date=1386438194]
> [quote author=Terry Bunce link=topic=152.msg16247#msg16247
date=1386405185]
> [quote author=Bill Reid link=topic=152.msg16238#msg16238
date=1386355808]
> [quote author=Ricky Hicks link=topic=152.msg16236#msg16236
date=1386352816]
> If you didn't see Bawdsey on this programme last night you can
catch it here:
>
HTML http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03k1zh7/Restoring_Englands_Heritage_East/
--- End Quote ---
But it does show more of the original RDF set up. The lady that
was speaking on the program, Mary Wain, is the 'Chair' (oh I
hate pc) of Bawdsey RADAR Trust, and the organiser of the yearly
lunch reunion held in the Manor. If any members are interested
in joining the trust or going to the lunch please let me know.
TB
[/quote]
Terry maybe its just coincidence but... there was a Reg Wain,
back in the late 60's he was stationed at Bawdsey, just
wondered if Mary Wain was any relation to him??? (poss wife)
Brian [/quote]
I do believe that Reg is Mary's father. I know that her father
was at Bawdsey around that time and I think she mentioned it
when she was on the tv. Mary actually owns one of the houses on
the beach front at Bawdsey. I lived in one when on the school
and loved it there. TB[/quote]
Brian if you'd watched the clip of Bawdsey and the lady
mentioned there was a photograph of her mum and dad (dad was a
cpl comms) it also showed the house she lives in.[/quote]
thanks folks, will watch the link later today and then I may be
able to answer my own question[/quote]
That should be funny an ex Flt Sgt getting a sensible answer.
rofl[/quote]
Mary doesnt live in the house on the beach front, which used to
be RAF quarters. She owns it but actually lives in Felixstowe. I
would have liked to buy the one that I lived in when I was at
the school, but it is owned by the American language School and
used as student accommodation. Pity as it is a lovely spot and
such good memories. TB
#Post#: 17186--------------------------------------------------
Re: RAF Bawdsey
DIR By: rickyhicks
Date: January 14, 2014, 6:42 pm
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Great nostalgia I enjoyed many hours listening to Radio
Caroline, good music and the Mi Amigo a bit anti-establishment.
There was also another pirate radio station called Veronica that
I used to listen to about that time.
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