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Dates: 1915 - It was based at Khormaksar in Aden from around 1927 to 1967, when it moved to Muharraq (Bahrain) where it temporarily disbanded in 1971. Reformed in 1972 and operated out of Lossiemouth (or Kinloss) until moving down to Waddington in around 1992.
Memories of 8 Squadron
288 squadron R.A.F.Middle Wallop. in 1956Written by Denis Allen Contact this person >>  "Does anyon remember the mid air collision of a Balliol aircraft from Wallop and a Chipmunk from Hurn.
It was during night flying,when a Chipmunk from Hurn flew through the Wallop circuit,showing no lights and apparently without radio.It flew into one of our Balliols being flown by our squadron commander with a Polish W.O.pilot in the right hand seat.It seems that one wing folded up trapping the W.O.His name was,and here I must apologise to his memory and spell it the way it was pronounced.Wodjakovsky.
The Asian student appears to hav returnrd to Hurn safely.
Is there anyone out there who may remember this incident and may know any more about it.
During a two and a half year posting to Changi in Singapore,I was helping to see off an Avro York of Scottish Aviation,returning to U.K.on a trooping run.Can anyone help me here? It was about 3a.m. and obviously dark.If I remember correctly the York had a tendency for the landing gear to fold up on the groud if locks were not put onto the oleos.The marshaller signaled with the wands and one of us climbed into each undercarriage bay.The lock on my side,(port)would not release,after a while,and to my horror the aircraft bagan to taxi.luckily I was able to jump out when it stopped at the end of the taxi way,run to the passenger door and hammer on it.The look on the Hostess`s face was almost funny,but I was too busy trying to keep control of my bowels to appreciate it.Has anyone else ever had problems with this equipment(landing gear-not bowels)"
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving 8 Squadron
" I was attached to 28 Squadron at RAF Sek Kong in 1955 Jan-Oct and I am convinced there were two air crashes. I think the aircraft were Venoms/Vampires. I saw one crash, but heard of another can anyone recall if what I say is correct "
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"Looking for mates who served at HMS Falcon.Hal Far,malta 1946-1948.728 Squadron FAA "
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"Looking for anyone who served in khormaksar in Aden on 8 squadron 1955 - 1957 especially Tony Griffiths (TAFFY) armourer or Cliff Cox jnr technician armourer "
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" A bit more gen on the RAF in the Falklands:- Flt Lt Paul Bolton on exchange duties with 801 NAS sqn shot down a Mirage Mk5 in so doing was the was credited with the 1st kill in the conflict & the 1st kill for a Sea Harrier. As they won’t get a mention anywhere else here’s a full list of RAF ..."
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" I’m Jo, Les’s AKA Jed Clampit wife... I’m helping him track down his pals from his RAF days in the 48 squadron 1976-1979.... We’ve seen Mad Max, Jeremy Windrum details and sent him a e-mail, but not sure whether it is a live e-mail address or if he still visits this ..."
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