Memories of RAF Swinderby
RAF Swinderby basic Training in 1969Written by Terry jones
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"Arrived at this basic training depot in July 1969 and I did not know it at the time that my life would change from this moment on, anyway for the next six weeks at least the bull the beastings constant dril and pt and strangely mid way through basic I discovered dance nights with wraf's coming over from Spitalgate Grantham. talk about a cattle market I do think about those times happy times and also sadness about the loss of three colleagues from our flight who were tragically killed in car crash coming back from RAF Spitalgate on a thursday night."
RAF Swinderby May 1987 in 1987Written by Rachel Collins
Contact this person >> "my first memory at RAF Swinderby was the early mornings,especially after a night of hectic bulling of shoes and shirt ironing etc perfectly-no sleep,scared stiff of what was going to happen next!those mile and half runs,cross country followed by the dreaded 'jabs',great fun!Stripping paint off floors at the weekend,food in the mess(nice!),shopping in town centre and if you was lucky(I was 18)getting half a lager in the NAFFI that eve-then getting a sneaky snog from your 'boy or girlfriend' on the way back(without the staff catching you!),I can see it all now!The hardest bit,was 3 days Military Field Training(MFI) and no it has nothing to do with wood and nails!!!!those 2-4am fire duties-that was hard,oh and the food-so hungrey,but only minutes to eat it.Of course the best bit,was the passing-out(lucky if you didnt actually pass-out as it was very warm!),my mum and dad have the video,which id love to watch again,but can just remember the feeling of being so proud and happy to be with the good friends i made in those memorable 6 weeks of my life."
raf swinderby in 1967Written by ally[dinger] bell
Contact this person >> "basic training,6 flight.cpl fagg.cpl fieldhouse,they still haunt me.lots of screaming and yelling,lots of cleaning.lots of boozing,ah,those were the days?"
raf swinderby in 1978Written by fred reid
Contact this person >> "my first day at raf swinderby will never leave my mind.within an hour my head was shaved and docs done and dumpped in a 12 man room.sat on my bed thinking what have you done.yet worse was to come.raf catterick and raf regiment training"
raf swinderby in 1966Written by phillip strawn
Contact this person >> "I never realy liked it there,it was nearly always cold bleak and miserable,and some of those instructers were right ba*****ds,I know they had to have discipline but it seemed tto me they enjoyed it to much,mind I did make a few bob there,as one of the few blokes who could sew,iron,and bull boots,I did feel sorry for the poor beggar from Ross-on-wye,who no matter how hard he tried,just couldnt get the hang of service life,he got sent home cos he coulnt march,tie his laces or his tye,he always looked like a sack of spuds, I went to his family when I was up the school of catering at Hereford,and tried to explain to his father that it was no disgrace,he just couldnt do it,they were a nice family,I hope he had a better life out than he did in. "
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving RAF Swinderby
"I am looking for anyone who remembers Peter Jack who did his National Service at RAF Swinderby. He died as a result of an accident there in 1950. I would be glad to get a photo of him and to learn more about the accident."
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" Brian James Savage - Flight Sergeant Retired 1993 after 25 years of service Brian passed away suddenly on Saturday 25th September 2004 and his funeral will be held Tuesday 5th October 2004 at 3:30pm in Hastings. His two daughters would be pleased to hear from any of Brian’s old friends or ..."
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" Hello there, one and all. Reginald (Reg) GARNETT served as Engineer on Lancaster bombers, WW2, and was based at RAF Swinderby UK. I’m informed that the Squadron number was "326" but this seems to relate to a Free French Spitfire Squadron. I would enjoy hearing from anyone who may recall ..."
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" I remember when arriving at RAF Swinderby for the first time seeing a completely scuffed floor . After the coming weeks you realise why the floor needed scuffing. It was shame really because I remember eating my dinner off occassionally. You never think that the achievement of getting your bed ..."
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" Looking for the last MTD’s to serve atRAF Swinderby from 1978-1988,also anyone else who might remember me in the MT CONTROL. "
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