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| Keith for Margarent PRI | tonfanau~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Caythorpe 5-7 September 2025 Hi Everyone, It's that time again our Annual Reunion is coming up and we would dearly like to see as many of you as possible. This is your invite to attend. If I could ask that all correspondence could be emailed me, Margaret on colchesterpri@hotmail.co.uk or phone me on 07838390127 as I am dealing with the returns on behalf of the Squadron. The Accommodation price has gone up this year to £30 a night but still relatively cheaper than local accommodation nearby. Any Problems please contact me and I will endeavor to help you best I can . I look forward to seeing you soon Kind Regards Margaret Friday 13 June2025 - Cheshire
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| ralph porter | ralph~DOT~porter~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org~DOT~uk |
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funeral of Alan Jeanette at the familys request will be a private one
Monday 5 May2025 - uk
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| Alan Hogg | alan~DOT~hogg2~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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Saw entry on facebook, Al Jeanette has died, RIP Al
Monday 28 April2025 - Pateley Bridge
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| ralph porter | ralph~DOT~porter~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org~DOT~uk |
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once again sad news Alan Jeanette died on Friday details to follow He was a denbury boy and joined the squadron in the sixties Sunday 27 April2025 - uk
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| Robert Howell | bobhowellcdt~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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CYPRUS 1964 MEDAL: anyone who served there in 1964 troubles, is entitled to claim the GSM Cyprus. Sorry to say this but It came to my notice recently, because it was posted by the powers to be in 2015. Ralph Porter and Stan Berry where there at that time as myself. If interested contact the MOD Medal Awards Office.
Wednesday 5 March2025 - uk stoke on trent
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| Phil Stallard | philip_stallard_1~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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Sorry to lose Denis Devey - friend, confidante and competitor. Running against him was like trying to beat a cheeta! RIP Dennis.
Thursday 23 January2025 - Devon UK
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| Terry Brown | terryvivbrown~AT~virginmedia~DOT~com |
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Happy and healthy 2025 to all.
Wednesday 1 January2025 - Whitley Bay
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| Dave Finer | davefiner216~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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A very Merry Christmas to you all and your Families! And a Happy New Year Year too.StaySafe& Healthy.Best Wishes Saki
Tuesday 24 December2024 - Hartlepool
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| Dave Finer | davefiner216~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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A very Merry Christmas &a Happy New Year to you all and your families.Stay safe and healthy in the New Year! Saki
Monday 23 December2024 - Hartlepool
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| barry wilbor | barrywilbor~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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I know its early, just wishing you all the best for festive season, may we all come through it together. See you in 25 xx
Monday 9 December2024 - N.Yorks
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| John Thompson | John~AT~Airborneit~DOT~co~DOT~uk |
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Re my message on March 4th. I joined the Sqn straight after Abingdon on 14 Feb 75. I went out to Sharjah along with the cross country team. I was put with Eddie Newton, for the Tab back to camp. Finally left the shot in April 84. Retired from Army in June this year. Sunday 1 December2024 - Catterick
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| Phil Stallard | philip_stallard_1~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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Just picked up on Dennis Devey's passing. A role model for me and one who remained a nemesis to beat. My first race with him was the Tweezledown 10 miler in 1963 - he came in ten minutes before me! A great runner and a great example to anyone who enjoyed the exhilaration and freedon of a jaunt across Long Valley or Trig Point Hill. RIP Dennis
Thursday 21 November2024 - Devon
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Sad news unfortunately, Derek �Scottie� Scott passed away last Wednesday
Thursday 3 October2024 - UK
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| Keith Weller | keith~AT~keithweller~DOT~plus~DOT~com |
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Funeral of Bill Barnard (ex 216) to be held 1400hrs, Thurs 12 Sept 2024 at Thames view Crematorium, Gravesend Rd, Shorne, Kent. DA12 3JH. The wake will be held at Nurstead Court, Nurstead Church Lane, Nurstead, Meopham, Kent. DA13 9AD. Tuesday 10 September2024 - Worcestershire
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| Bernie Thomas | bernardthomas~AT~blueyonder~DOT~co~DOT~uk |
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In 1970 I did a tour with Maxi in Canada. He was C Company�s I Para HF operator. I visited Maxi in Cardiff City Centre while working in the same building. Really good guy. RIP Maxi.
Tuesday 3 September2024
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| Bernie Thomas | bernardthomas~AT~blueyonder~DOT~co~DOT~uk |
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Did a tour with Maxi in Canada. He was Major Hickman�s HF operator with C Company. Also met him in Cardiff whilst he was in his civilian work. Great Guy. RIP Maxi.
Thursday 29 August2024
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| Gus Emery | kenemery~AT~btopenworld~DOT~com |
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So Sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis Devey. Good friend and a great 800 meters runner .Also went on to run greater distances and medals galore. Rip. Dennis
Monday 19 August2024 - Hampshire
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| barry wilbor | barrywilbor~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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RiP Maxi, any news on funeral.
Monday 12 August2024 - moorview road
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| Gus Hartley | gushartley~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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So sorry to hear this sad news, Maxy was a good man, condolences to the family.
Sunday 4 August2024 - Darwen
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| John & Lynn Bailey | Baileylynn874~AT~aol~DOT~com |
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So Sad lovely Max R.I.P. Condolences to all of the family
Sunday 4 August2024 - Pembrokeshire
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| Bernie McDonough | bbgonebiking~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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Sad news about Maxie. Great sense of humour. RIP.
Saturday 3 August2024 - Horsham west Sussex
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| Alan Hogg | alan~DOT~hogg2~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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Wonderful soul our Maxie, I recall we had some good nights out with Maxie and Helen. Great times on the rigging team. RIP
Saturday 3 August2024 - Pateley Bridge
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| Jimmy Campbell | jjc216~AT~talk21~DOT~com |
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Again, Sad to report the passing of Maxie Williams on 1st August. Max served in 216 during the 60�s and 70�s and was a real E Block stalwart. Further details if any are forthcoming. RIP Aiborne buddy
Saturday 3 August2024 - Dunoon
Webmaster comments So sad, Maxie was a nice guy and friend. R.I.P. Mate. |
| Alan Hogg | alan~DOT~hogg2~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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Remeber you from Harrogate, RIP John
Friday 2 August2024 - Pateley Bridge
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| Mick Tait | micktait4~AT~hotmail~DOT~co~DOT~uk |
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Just learned that John Illingworth has gone. My SQMS at 2 Div And RSM at 1 Div. Top bloke and soldier. (MT, ex SSM, not para) Thursday 1 August2024 - Winchelsea ESussex
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| Anthony Giles | tonyg7802~AT~aol~DOT~com |
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Please disregard all messages from Ralf Porter, he has been hacked.
Tuesday 16 July2024 - Cardiff
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| Chris Allen | ceejayallen~AT~yahoo~DOT~co~DOT~uk |
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I hope Mick Waterworth is recovering okay. (I was one of the RAF Paras who formed 244 Sig Sqn E Tp with elements including Mick from 216 in 1969.)
Saturday 13 July2024 - Angeles City, The Philippines
Webmaster comments Nice to hear from you Chris, Yes I can remember maybe half a dozen guys leaving the Squadron for Tangmere. Noddy Clark, Bert Bowes and a couple more I can't remeber. All good lads. |
| Alan Hogg | alan~DOT~hogg2~AT~btinternet~DOT~comr |
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I remember talking to Dennis a good few years ago, he had just done the London Marathon in just over 3 hours at age 70
Friday 5 July2024 - Pateley Bridge
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| Bernie mcdonough | bbgonebiking~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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Sad news about Dennis Devey. Another Airborne Warrior gone. Fond memories from the sixties.
Thursday 4 July2024 - Horsham, West Sussex
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| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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RIP Dennis nice to have known you when we served in 216 in the 60s
Thursday 4 July2024 - Ryton. Tyne&Wear
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| Alan Hogg | alan~DOT~hogg2~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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Sad news, Dennis Devey died this morning so soon after his medal presentation in Aldershot. RIP Dennis
Wednesday 3 July2024 - Pateley Bridge
Webmaster comments R.I.P Dennis |
| Bernie McDonough | bbgonebiking~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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Gents just letting you know that Mick Waterworth tipped his mobility scooter over and spent some hours in A&E and has broken some ribs and a collarbone. Hopefully now recovering at home. I'll keep you updated.
Thursday 20 June2024 - Horsham, West Sussex
Webmaster comments Thanks for the input Bernie, keep in touch. |
| Stan Stanley | stan216~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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Thank you to Mel, Tony, John and Ralph for a lovely weekend. Did I miss it or are there any dates for the next one because we normally book our rooms as we check out. It was unfortunate that some were unable to attend through one reason and another but great to see some new faces who hopefully will help to carry the reunion on.
Wednesday 12 June2024 - Hereford
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| Billy irwin | tonymidge~AT~yahoo~DOT~com |
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Great to see the boys and girls at the reunion. Thanks to all who made it happen and that John only had a blip and back to full health. I hope Neil McDonald is ok up in East Kilbride and all thinking about him. The evening went exceptionally and a lovely conclusion to the get together and I for one enjoyed it so thank you team and I will see you again next time god willing.
Tuesday 11 June2024 - Southport
Webmaster comments Noddy, are you taking bookings for the next time. |
| Alan Hogg | alan~DOT~hogg2~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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Sad news, understand that Mick Davis died in Malawi on 4th June
Friday 7 June2024 - Pateley Bridge
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| Jimmy Campbell | jjc216~AT~talk21~DOT~com |
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Hi again All, It has been decided that an OCA group photo should be taken at the Reunion and I have been asked to inform you that this will be on the Saturday, before Dinner. Red berets will be required - but not medals. Regards.Jimmy
Tuesday 28 May2024 - Dunoon
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| Keith | keith~AT~keithweller~DOT~plus~DOT~com |
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Facebook Link - The following is a link to 216 Para Sigs Sqn. https://www.facebook.com/groups/216parasigsqn Wednesday 22 May2024 - worcs
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| Alan Hogg | alan~DOT~hogg2~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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It's a great shame that morse is so little used these days, I loved it, passed 100% send and receive at 28wpm on day 1 of my Yeoman's course so I had lots of free periods whilst the tubby craphats caught up. Revived my Ham licence a while ago to give it a go but found that most of the ops were using e-keys and the like, often producing atrocious morse, so I packed it in.
Tuesday 21 May2024 - Pateley Bridge
Webmaster comments Try the French FAV22 on 3.881Khz. I wonder when the military gave up on Morse. |
| Keith Weller | keith~AT~keithweller~DOT~plus~DOT~com |
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OLD COMRADES ASSOCIATION AGM This will be held at 1900 to 1930 (STC) in the Calvert Suite (tbc) on Friday 7th June 2024. If anyone has got anything for the good and benefit of the reunion could they email Jimmy Campbell (jjc216@talk21.com). Please note this is a change to the Saturday AGM. Friday 17 May2024
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| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Would I tell a lie!! Actually I was crap at morse when I first joined the Squadron but when I went out to Cyprus to join 2 Para I really got into it and became very good at it in fact I preferred using morse it kept the officers off your back because they were no good at it and left you alone when on CW I preferred morse it kept the brain active.
Tuesday 14 May2024 - Ryton. Tyne&Wear
Webmaster comments It's still around today, the French put out a broadcast most days at speeds from 12 - 25 wpm. |
| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Hi Noddy, Frank was good at Morse, nearly as good as me!!!! You are being very modest Brian. Monday 13 May2024 - Ryton. Tyne&Wear
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| Ralph Porter | ralph~DOT~porter~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org~DOT~uk |
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Another gone from Elles. RIP mate.
Wednesday 8 May2024 - UK
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| Billy(Noddy) Irwin | tonymidge~AT~yahoo~DOT~com |
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Sorry to hear Frank Kelly had passed, a lovely bloke who claimed to be great at morse, RIP Frank you will be missed. All in the pink in Southport.
Saturday 4 May2024 - southport
Webmaster comments Like the Pink bit Noddy. |
| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Just to let you all know that our old comrade Frank Kelly passed away yesterday. RIP Frank. Get the beers in up there. Thursday 2 May2024 - Ryton. Tyne&Wear
Webmaster comments R.I.P. Frank. K.W. |
| Jimmy Campbell | jjc216~AT~talk21~DOT~com |
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I remember John, Mac and Talbot very well and was very sad to hear of their passing. It was only at the last reunion that Talbot tried to sell me a kilt - you wont be surprised to hear I didn't buy it. Great guys all of them.RIP
Monday 29 April2024 - Dunoon
Webmaster comments Good to hear from you Jimmy, hope you are well settled in your new home. |
| Bernie Thomas | bernardthomas~AT~blueyonder~DOT~co~DOT~uk |
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To add to Jim Turner points, before leaving 216 in Autumn 1972. Tel Williams transferred from the Parachute Regiment as Lineman. He loved his Nijmegen Marches and attended on several occassions. He also served with the TA SAS. Mac MacFarland known as Mac joined about the sametime as a lineman, from memory they where both good at their trade. I spoke with Mac at a recent reunion, really pleasesnt guy to speak with. RIP to both.
Sunday 21 April2024
Webmaster comments Good to hear from you Bernie. |
| Jim Turner | jd~DOT~turner~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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There was a Mac McFarlane (Line man) early 70's who worked along side John Aspinall and Eric (Ricky) Richards next door to us techies at Arnhem Bks. Attended Barnsley reunion about 4, maybe 6 years ago.
Monday 11 March2024 - Newbury Berks
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| ralph porter | ralph~DOT~porter~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org~DOT~uk |
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John Illingworth funeral will be held at Darlington crematorium at 1400hrs on the 25th March. The wake will be held at the conservative club Richmond North Yorkshire.
Monday 11 March2024
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| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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The Macfarland I remember was a captain and served in the Squadron in the 60's
Monday 11 March2024 - Ryton. Tyne&Wear
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| John Thompson | John~AT~Airborneit~DOT~co~DOT~uk |
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Just a quick Hello to all I have not been active on here fore a while, Still working in Argos Warehouse but I will be finally joining the retired In June.
Monday 4 March2024 - Catterick
Webmaster comments Good to hear from you John. Just as a matter of interest when did you serve in the Squadron. |
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