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| Bernie McDonough | bbgonebiking~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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Geoff Tiddiman, always good for a laugh.
Monday 12 November2018 - Horsham West Sussex
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| Gus Emery | kenemery~AT~btopenworld~DOT~com |
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Jack Bagley the best TG Op ever.
Saturday 10 November2018 - Hampshire
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| Wee mac | Macdonald508~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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Oops senior moment forgot Joe Doonan who could forget The Dukeman ??
Saturday 10 November2018 - Australia
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| Wee mac | Macdonald508~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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Pete Thornton, Harry Madison, John Angus, Vic Zimmer oh! And Keith Weller
Friday 9 November2018 - Australia
Webmaster comments I hope you are having a good tip - thanks for the kind words!!! |
| Noddy Irwin | tonymidge~AT~yahoo~DOT~com |
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There are so many Keith but in addition to those mentioned already I would like to add Rod Cunningham and Ray Bohm.I will be in Dubai so I will wish all past and presant squadron lads a merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New year Billy & Midge
Thursday 8 November2018 - Southport
Webmaster comments Happy Christmas both - staying in the Pink I hope !!! |
| Terry Brown | terryvivbrown~AT~virginmedia~DOT~com |
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I would like to mention Clive Sullivan, Mick Andreou and Ron Tasker, RIP.
Thursday 8 November2018 - Whitley Bay
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| Dave Finer | davefiner216~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Too many to mention sadly, Dave Naden, Al Sefton, Jess Harper, Kieth Harewood, Robbie Laing, Joe Baker, Eric Rose, Vic Zimmer, Dick Hamilton. RIP Bonny Lads!
Wednesday 7 November2018 - Hartlepool
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| Alan Hogg | alan~DOT~hogg2~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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Would like to mention Harry Maddison Keith, he left us a good few years ago but I won't ever forget him, a thoroughly good egg as Tom Morrell would say
Wednesday 7 November2018 - Pateley Bridge
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| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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I would like to mention Eric Rose and Ray Walton two people who I hold in great regard RIP my friends
Wednesday 7 November2018 - Ryton. Tyne&Wear
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| Larry Cardwell | Davidcardwell399~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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Too many to mention Keith, but could the great Matt McBirney be mentioned R.I.P. Matt. Thank you Keith.
Wednesday 7 November2018 - Longside
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| Keith Weller | keith~AT~keithweller~DOT~plus~DOT~com |
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Lest we forget our Comrades - If you would like to mention/remember someone who had an impact on your life in 216 please email their name to me and I will add them to the list on the website front page. Lets see how many we can get. All will be removed soon after Remembrance Sunday keithweller@216parasigs.org.uk Webpage https://www.216parasigs.org.uk/nav/indexx.htm Tuesday 6 November2018 - Worcestershire
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| Jimmy Campbell | jjc216~AT~talk21~DOT~com |
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Just a reminder for those attending Armistice at the NMA, that this year you need to book parking via their website. If you don't manage this you will need to use the park and ride system which may be very time consuming!!
Friday 26 October2018 - Burton on Trent
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| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Four of us are going to Arnhem next Sept.Myself,Chris White,Tom Moorhouse and Ricky Doherty are any of you old and bold going?
Wednesday 24 October2018
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| Noman Norrie HORTON | norman~DOT~horton3~AT~ntlworld~DOT~com |
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It was good to see a few familiar faces at Caythorpe this year, but sadly depleting every year. Thank you to Margaret and Stuart and all those who gave me a helping hand with my "chariot". Hope to see you next year if I can still struggle around
Friday 28 September2018 - Darlington
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| Jimmy Campbell | jjc216~AT~talk21~DOT~com |
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Hi All, Please let me know if you are planning to attend the NMA on Sunday 11th November and wish to be included in the Lunch afterwards. Probably be at Branston G&CC and cost no more than £20 per head. May also do something on Saturday night for those coming the day before. Regards, Jimmy Thursday 27 September2018 - Burton on Trent
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| Frank Kelly | fkelly3141~AT~aol~DOT~com |
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Don't get around much anymore,(don't know where I heard that!) But as Brian knows, I'm with you all in spirit (the amber liquid) lots of the time.RIP Taffy Boyles.My sincere condolences Colin. Thanks Noddy for your kind words !! My shirt hanging out? Never.My very best wishes to all of you.FRANK Thursday 20 September2018 - Hampshire
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| Gus | kenemery~AT~btopenworld~DOT~com |
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RIP. Taff. great friend from Barossa Bks. and a great help to Liz and I when we moved from Pegasus Village. Most likeable bloke for whom Rules were an enigma. The only Welshman I knew who could not sing. Wednesday 19 September2018 - Hampshire
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| Norman(Norrie) Horton | norman~DOT~horton3~AT~ntlworld~DOT~com |
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Very sad to hear of Taffs passing RIP Airborne warrior
Sunday 16 September2018 - Darlington
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| Jake Wade | robertwade16~AT~yahoo~DOT~com |
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RIP Taff.
Monday 10 September2018 - Walsall
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| Wee Mac | macdonald508~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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RIP Taff. Remember you in Barron’s Bks in 59/60. Bit wild but a character!
Wednesday 5 September2018 - Scotland
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| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Was in the Squadron at the same time but can't seem to picture him. Any phot's on the website?
Monday 3 September2018 - Ryton. Tyne&Wear
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| Noddy Irwin | tonymidge~AT~yahoo~DOT~com |
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Very sorry to hear of Taffs passing,he was a lovely bloke and very funny.I remember well how he made new lads to the sqn welcome,I also recall him and Frank Kelly competing for the trophy of sartorial elegance.Frank with his hair tucked in his socks and shirt hanging out and taff with his dinner down the front of his shirt.Great days with great characters and lots of lovely memories.R.I.P.Taff catch up with you at the next check point.Billy and Midge.
Sunday 2 September2018 - Southport
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| Wally Dinsdale |
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Blimey Taffy Boyles. Never heard anything about him since approx 1954 when we both served in Signals Troop in Egypt with 33 Airborne LIghtfield RAF. He was with advance party for return to UK. Not Aldershot but Barton Stacey. He bought a clapped out motor bike on which we had a few scrapes and the lights failed often. Not many chaps had cameras in those days but will look for a group photo he may be on. Great character .
Saturday 1 September2018
Webmaster comments Good to hear from you Wally - perhaps you could tell us a little about your trip to Egypt. |
| Wally Dinsdale |
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Blimey Taffy Boyles. Never heard anything about him since approx 1954 when we both served in Signals Troop in Egypt with 33 Airborne LIghtfield RAF. He was with advance party for return to UK. Not Aldershot but Barton Stacey. He bought a clapped out motor bike on which we had a few scrapes and the lights failed often. Not many chaps had cameras in those days but will look for a group photo he may be on. Great character .
Saturday 1 September2018
Webmaster comments Good to hear from you Wally - perhaps you could tell us a little about your trip to Egypt. |
| Terry Brown | terryvivbrown~AT~virginmedia~DOT~com |
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RIP Taff. I remember you from Elles Barracks days.
Friday 31 August2018 - Whitley Bay
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| RON HART | r~DOT~hart640~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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HI THIS IS TO CONFIRM THE PASSING OF[TAFF] BOYLES TERRANCE JAMES BOYLES BORN 31 AUG 1934 DIED 12 AUG 2018 Was in 16 indep/216 signal sqn in the late fifties and early 60's radio troop nco and det cmd good mate his family posted the above to myself lived in aus for some years.RIP MATE Thursday 30 August2018 - GEORDIELAND
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| Keith Weller |
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A request from ABN, see below. The complete document can be found in PDF format on "Our News Letters" page. RHQ PARA is co-ordinating the views of as many Airborne groups as possible on the NI Legacy issues and urgently needs your help. Whether you served in NI or not, or even if you have never been in the Services, you will have a view on this topical and important issue and we would like to hear it-so please can EVERYONE reading this respond to it. Thank you. HMcG Monday 27 August2018 - Worcestershire
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| Ron Hart | r~DOT~hart640~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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Just got word of the passing of TERRY BOYLES no dates or times yet but MANDY is looking for any pictures of her dad will let you know when I know. Having an eye done so wont be driving to Caythorpe Saturday 25 August2018 - geordieland
Webmaster comments Thanks for the update Ron - good luck with the eye's |
| Jake Wade | robertwade16~AT~yahoo~DOT~com |
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Had a Senior Moment. My Brave the Shave is on 28 Sept im 28th September all other details correct
Tuesday 21 August2018 - The Black Country
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| Jae Wade | robertwade16~AT~yahoo~DOT~com |
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Doing a Brave the Shave for MacMillan on 23rd August at my local. It shouldn't take long. Anyone interested in sponsoring can donate by texting Shave18313 to 70550. God Bless. Jake
Thursday 16 August2018 - The Black Country
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| Norman(Norrie) Horton | norman~DOT~horton3~AT~ntlworld~DOT~com |
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It's 99% that I can now attend Caythorpe providing nothing goes amiss for Mavis and me. Looking forward to seeing you all
Sunday 12 August2018 - Darlington
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| Keith Weller | keith~AT~keithweller~DOT~plus~DOT~com |
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Caythorpe - A message from Margaret. To all those wishing to attend our Annual Caythorpe reunion Aug 31- 2 Sept , could you please send in your returns as soon as possible, and for all those who were not fortunate for whatever reason to get a Proforma and would like to attend,you can still do so, I have enclosed a copy . Payments can be made via credit card by ringing me direct on 01206815238. Mon -Thurs 9-2.00 pm .All payments need to be made before 3rd Aug as the Sqn goes on leave until the 28th Aug. Thank you Margaret. Thursday 26 July2018 - Worcestershire
Webmaster comments You can contact Margaret on the above number or 216pri@gmail.com |
| Ray Duffy | ray~DOT~duffy84~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Colin, just read the very sad news regarding Lynne. Our condolences to you and your family on your loss.
Thursday 26 July2018 - York
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| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Hi. All a few of us are going to visit the NMA to see the new Peggy Memorial,myself, Colin Bradbury and Mike Davis.We are meeting up and staying in the Travelodge near Barton under Needwood for 2 nights arriving on the 29th August staying overnight visiting the NMA on the 30th August then traveling over to Caythorpe on Friday the 31st August.If anyone out there would like to join us please get in touch all welcome.
Thursday 19 July2018 - Ryton. Tyne&Wear
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| John Duffy | annejohnduffy~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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The Dakota is back home in Merville Bks, after being on display on horseguards parade for the 100th anniversary of the RAF. The RAF repaired it and re-sprayed it, b4 displaying it and as I passed it today going into the camp, This WW2 workhorse of the airborne looked brilliant. The local fire brigade also gave it a wash. As it stands in its rightful home among the young paras of 16 air assault BDE. Welcome home.
Wednesday 18 July2018 - Clacton-on-sea
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| Ray Duffy | secretary~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org |
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Still awaiting Data Protection Proforma from 204 ! of our members. I might mean those who do not submit forms will no longer receive reunions or Caythorpe details. Please complete and forward to me. (Address published on our site).
Tuesday 17 July2018 - York
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| colin bradbury | colinbradbury~AT~talktalk~DOT~net |
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Norrie, Sorry to hear of your current situation. You will be missed at reunions. Take care
Saturday 14 July2018 - Knaresborough
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| Ray Duffy | ray~DOT~duffy84~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Sorry to hear your not in the best of health. You will be missed at Caythorpe.
Saturday 14 July2018 - York
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| Eric Richards | erichards1 ~AT~sky~DOT~com |
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Sorry to hear you are not in the best of health at the moment
Thursday 12 July2018 - Tamworth
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| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Sorry to hear of your poor health you will be missed. Hope you get better in the future.
Tuesday 10 July2018 - Ryton. Tyne&Wear
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| Geoff Guy | Geoffguy~DOT~gg~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Condolences Colin. Tek care!
Tuesday 10 July2018 - Bradford
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| Norman(Norrie) Horton | norman~DOT~horton3~AT~ntlworld~DOT~com |
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Don't think Mavis and I will be attending any more Caythorpe reunions. Have had several falls and trips and have given up driving at the request of family. Am now walking with the aid of a wheeled walker. We will miss them so much. Regards to all God bless and good luck for the future, Norman and Mavis
Monday 2 July2018 - Darlington
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| Ray Duffy | ray~DOT~duffy84~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Thanks for all who returned Data Protection Form. Received 58 but we have 262 members! Would appreciate it if you could action form - copy on our Notice Board.
Friday 15 June2018 - York
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| Ray Duffy | secretary~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org |
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A good showing at Richard Appleton's funeral on Thursday 7th. John Aspinall, myself and our Standard Bearer, Geoff Guy were present. Serving members of the Squadron acted as Pallbearers and there were three Standard bearers from the Parachute Regiment. His daughter asks that I pass on her thanks to all those who attended.
Monday 11 June2018 - York
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| Ralph Porter | ralph~DOT~porter~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org~DOT~uk |
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Funeral details of Graham William Bale will be held on Tuesday 19 of June 2018 at St Peters and St Pauls parish church Kettering at 1200hrs followed by interment Kettering cemetery
Saturday 9 June2018 - UK
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| Keith Weller | keith~AT~keithweller~DOT~plus~DOT~com |
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Funeral of Richard Appleton - Arnhem Veteran - The details are: Bramcote Crematorium (Coventry Lane, Beeston, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3GJ). Service on Thursday 7th June 2018 at 1.30 pm start. All to meet at the Crematorium at 1.15 pm to 1.25pm. Service will be held in The Reflection Chapel. I understand Richard was a long standing attendee of the Caythorpe reunion every September as he was stationed there for 3 months prior to operation Market Garden. Over the last 4 years he was proud and honoured to take the salute as one of the few remaining Arnhem Veteran's to witness this historic event. Please advise Ray Duffy if you are able to attend. 07768 410218 Wednesday 30 May2018 - Worcestershire
Webmaster comments RIP Richard Appleton the last of the few. |
| Terry Brown | terryvivbrown~AT~virginmedia~DOT~com |
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Sorry to hear your news Colin. RIP Lynne.
Wednesday 30 May2018 - Whitley Bay
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| Colin Bradbury | colinbradbury~AT~talktalk~DOT~net |
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I would like to thank you for your messages of condolence, it is very much appreciated.
Wednesday 30 May2018 - Knaresborough
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| peter pritchard | pritch087~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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So sorry to hear of your loss Brad. Stay strong
Wednesday 30 May2018 - malta
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| Sid James | garybirgit~AT~hotmail~DOT~co~DOT~uk |
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Very sorry for your loss Colin
Monday 28 May2018 - Cider Country
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