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| 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. |
| John Bailey | Baileylynn874~AT~aol~DOT~com |
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Sorry to hear the news to more gone. R.I.P. both condolences to both families. John & Lynn Monday 4 March2024 - Wales
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| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Recognise the name McFarland but can't picture him , any photos of him on the website?
Monday 4 March2024 - Ryton. Tyne&Wear
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| ralph porter | ralph~DOT~porter~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org~DOT~uk |
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Talbot Williams passed away last month he was a regular at the reunions
Monday 4 March2024 - United Kingdom
Webmaster comments Sad news again - R.I.P Talbot |
| ralph porter | ralph~DOT~porter~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org~DOT~uk |
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Once again I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news, John Illingworth died on Saturday he was in the Sqn in the sixties. Further details to follow. Sunday 3 March2024 - United Kingdom
Webmaster comments R.I.P John |
| ralph porter | ralph~DOT~porter~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org~DOT~uk |
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Just to inform you that Mac Mcfarlane passed away 21st of February he was in the Sqn 1971 to 75.
Saturday 2 March2024 - uk
Webmaster comments R.I.P Mac |
| Alan Hogg | alan~DOT~hogg2~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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Good news Bernie, give Mick my best
Saturday 2 March2024 - Pateley Bridge
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| Bernie McDonough | bbgonebiking~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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Update on Mick Waterworth. He is now out of hospital and recuperating home.
Wednesday 28 February2024 - Horsham, West Sussex
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| Barry Wilbor | barrywilbor~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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Just back from Brian's funeral - had a good send-off. Had to leave as had another funeral to go to same day. See u all at mine.
Wednesday 21 February2024 - N.Yorks
Webmaster comments Hopefully you have a few more years to go Barry...... |
| George McIntosh | postcottage1~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Gentlemen, good morning. In respect of the birthday of Tom Moorhouse, we have had a message that Tom is presently confined to the infirmary of the Royal Hospital. Would anyone be able to confirm if this is correct. Thank you.
Friday 9 February2024 - Hereford
Webmaster comments Thanks for your input George, I will relay to Chris White who is hoping to see him today. |
| Alan Hogg | alan~DOT~hogg2~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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Give Tom my best wishes please Chris
Friday 9 February2024 - Pateley Bridge
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| Chris WHITE | Chris~DOT~debs~AT~hotmail~DOT~co~DOT~uk |
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As most of you know TOM MOORHOUSE has been a resident in the Royal Military Hospital Chelsea for sometime. It’s TOMS 93rd birthday tomorrow the 9th. It is my intention to travel up to Chelsea tomorrow spend the day with him and take him out to lunch. Chris
Thursday 8 February2024 - Bournemouth
Webmaster comments Nice one Chris, please give him my best wishes and get him a drink on me - will catch you at the reunion. Keith. You may also see Jack Frost. |
| Ralph Porter | ralph~DOT~porter~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org~DOT~uk |
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Brian (geordie) Robinson died on Monday he was in the Sqn middle sixties the funeral will be on Wednesday the 21st of February at 1000hrs at the crematorium Brierton lane Hartlepool
Friday 2 February2024 - United Kingdom
Webmaster comments Sad news - RIP Brian |
| Alan Hogg | alan~DOT~hogg2~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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Give Mick my best wishes Bernie
Wednesday 31 January2024 - Pateley Bridge
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| Bernie McDonough | bbgonebiking~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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Gents, just to let you know that Mick Waterworth has had a nasty fall and is in hospital in Aberdeen recovering from a broken hip. It appears he was in Asda and had to wait 5 hours for an ambulance! I think we living in a third world country. He had a partial hip replacement at the weekend. I'll keep you posted.
Monday 29 January2024 - Horsham west Sussex
Webmaster comments Thanks Bernie and please keep us up to speed with his recovery. |
| Pete Pritchard | pritch087~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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To all former comrades Have a happy and healthy new year
Sunday 7 January2024 - Dewsbury
Webmaster comments Happy New Year Peter |
| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Chalkies funeral now 1200 not 1320
Thursday 4 January2024 - Ryton Tyne&Wear
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| ralph porter | ralph~DOT~porter~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org~DOT~uk |
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so sorry to hear about chalky rest in peace mate
Wednesday 3 January2024 - uk
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| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Chalkie Lloyd funeral arrangements Wakefield Crematorium, Crigglestone, Wakefield,WF4 3JA Wed.17th Jan. 1320. Wednesday 3 January2024 - Ryton. Tyne&Wear
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| Jake Wade | robertwade16~AT~yahoo~DOT~com |
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Sorry to hear of Chalkie Lloyd`s Death.Served with Him in the 60s. Another Brother Lost
Tuesday 2 January2024 - The Black Country
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| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Have been informed that Derek (Chalkie) Lloyd passed away yesterday served in 216 in the 60's RIP Chalkie
Monday 1 January2024 - Ryton. Tyne&Wear
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| barry wilbor | barrywilbor~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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All the best for 2024 folks
Wednesday 27 December2023
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| Dave Finer (Saki) | davefiner216~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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A Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to one and all ! Saki
Sunday 24 December2023 - Hartlepool
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| Chris WHITE | Chris~DOT~debs~AT~hotmail~DOT~co~DOT~uk |
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Wishing you all a Very Happy Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year
Thursday 21 December2023 - Bournemouth
Webmaster comments Merry Christmas Chris |
| Bernie McDonough | bbgonebiking~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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A Merry Christmas and healthy and Happy New year.
Tuesday 19 December2023 - Horsham west Sussex
Webmaster comments Merry Christmas Bernie |
| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Just heard from Chalkie LLoyds daughter that he has had a mild stroke ( again ) and was in hospital but is now back home talking with his daughter and reading between the lines he is not in the best of health she has him coming home for Christmas but not too sure if he is going back in I told her that his old comrades are thinking of him at this time and hope he recovers soon.
Tuesday 19 December2023 - Ryton. Tyne&Wear
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| John Francuz | francuz~DOT~siira~AT~bluewin~DOT~ch |
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Only just heard of the passing of Ricky Richards. I'm deeply saddened. I send very belated condolences to his family and us 216 survivors of the late 1960s and early 1970's generation who new and served with Ricky.
Monday 18 December2023 - Switzerland
Webmaster comments Seasons Greetings John - Good to hear from you. Perhaps you will make next years reunion. |
| Ralph Porter | ralph~DOT~porter~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org~DOT~uk |
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Merry Christmas to members of 216 past and present look forward to seeing you all in June and a Happy New Year to you all.
Monday 18 December2023 - uk
Webmaster comments Merry Christmas Ralph + Chris. Anyone heard from Terry Brown lately please shout. |
| Brian Earl | earlbrian933~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Just like to wish my old comrades and family's a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year
Thursday 7 December2023 - Ryton Tyne&Wear
Webmaster comments Merry Christmas Brain |
| Peter Whitehead | peterwhitehead403~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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I attended Bob’s funeral yesterday at Yeovil. There were a few of us there but this was far outweighed by his civilian and golfing friends. Nonetheless he left us in good form and he will be fondly remembered by all who served with him.
Thursday 21 September2023 - Bredon, Worcestershire
Webmaster comments Thank you Peter |
| Ralph Porter | ralph~DOT~porter~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org~DOT~uk |
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Both were offered but refused by family.
Wednesday 13 September2023
Webmaster comments Hi Chris, I think this must be your answer. |
| CHRIS WHITE | chris~DOT~debs~AT~hotmail~DOT~co~DOT~uk |
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Has any steps been taken to get the Squadron Standard down to Yeovil for Bob Mills funeral. Chris
Monday 11 September2023 - Bournemouth
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| Craig Treeby | craig~DOT~treeby001~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Very sad news, Bob was running the Battery shop when I first joined the squadron, he was an excellent soldier and had a distinguished career. In passing, today is the 49th anniversary of the Kiel Canal disaster. Monday 11 September2023 - Essex
Webmaster comments Where has all that time gone! |
| Ralph Porter | ralph~DOT~porter~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org~DOT~uk |
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Bob Mill's funeral is to be held on the 20th of September 2023 at 1400 hrs Yeovil crematorium BA20 2EJ. The wake will be held at the Quick Silver Mail, 168 Hendford Hill, Yeovil BA20 2RG blazers and medals if you wish.
Monday 11 September2023 - uk
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| Alan Hogg | alan~DOT~hogg2~AT~btinternet~DOT~com |
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So sorry to hear about Bob's demise, a good man. RIP Bob
Sunday 10 September2023 - Pateley Bridge
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| Ralph Porter | ralph~DOT~porter~AT~216parasigs~DOT~org~DOT~uk |
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Further details of Bob Mills funeral, its going to be held on the 19th or the 20th of September either Weymouth or Yeovil further details to follow.
Thursday 7 September2023 - uk
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| Peter Whitehead | peterwhitehead403~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Bob was my first Cpl when I joined the Squadron in July 1966. He was a true mentor and a fine man who will be missed by the many who knew him. RIP Bob.
Tuesday 5 September2023 - Bredon, Worcestershire
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| Gus Emery | kenemery~AT~btopenworld~DOT~com |
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So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. A great guy and an Aldershot man through and through.
Tuesday 5 September2023 - Hampshire
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| Gus Hartley | Gushartley~AT~gmail~DOT~com |
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Very sorry to hear this sad news, condolences to the family RIP
Monday 4 September2023 - Darwen
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| Jimmy Campbell | jjc216~AT~talk21~DOT~com |
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Unfortunately I have to report the death of Bon Mills at 0100 today - no further details as yet. RIP Bob
Friday 1 September2023 - Dunoon
Webmaster comments Sad news once again. R.I.P Bob you were a good friend and a nice guy - condolences to your family. KW |
| CHRIS WHITE | chris~DOT~debs~AT~hotmail~DOT~co~DOT~uk |
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JAKE I AM A MEMBER. GIVE ME A BELL. I TRIED TO CALL YOU THE OTHER DAY. NUMBER UNOBTAINABLE. YOU MIGHT HAVE BEEN A PARATROOPER BUT ALWAYS HAD TO HELP YOU IN RELATION TO COMMS. CHRIS
Monday 21 August2023 - Bournemouth
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| Jake Wade | robertwade16~AT~yahoo~DOT~com |
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I recently submitted my Service details to the Parachute and Airborne Forces Site. I now need Two current Members to Sponsor Me. Any takers? Thanks in advance
Friday 18 August2023 - The Black Country
Webmaster comments Jake, let me know if I can help. |
| Catherine | c~DOT~pricey~AT~live~DOT~co~DOT~uk |
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Hi, My Dad recently passed away and I am trying to track down anyone who may have crossed paths with his whilst he served. I apologise as I don't have a great deal of knowledge regarding where he was based. His name was Francis Joseph Price. I believe he was around 18 when he served and it will have been around 1958 -1960 possible. He was from Tow Law, County Durham, England. I would love to hear any stories about him or know if I could access any photos. My email address is c.pricey@live.co.uk if anyone has any information or advice where I could inquire further. Thanks Friday 11 August2023 - England
Webmaster comments Any of you old guys know of a Francis Joseph Price |
| CHRIS WHITE | Chris~DOT~debs~AT~hotmail~DOT~co~DOT~uk |
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I will be attending the Caythorpe weekend as I have done for many years. The numbers of our generation attending have been falling each year. Last year the dinner was not well supported. Let’s all try and do our best to attend and support the Caythorpe weekend as it has a very special place in our history. CHRIS
Thursday 10 August2023 - Bournemouth
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| Keith Weller | keith~AT~keithweller~DOT~plus~DOT~com |
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2024 Reunion Letter - Please see following link to our reunion letter/return http://www.216parasigs.org.uk/newsletters/newsletters1.htm Just copy and paste or go to Our Letters page. Saturday 5 August2023 - Worcs
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| Jimmy Campbell | jjc216~AT~talk21~DOT~com |
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Hi all, I am now living in Scotland and therefore not as handy to organise our wee get together at the NMA in November (Armistice Sunday). Can you please therefore indicate whether or not you are planning to attend in order that we can ask someone a bit closer to organise. Thanks and regards.Jimmy Tuesday 25 July2023 - Dunoon
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| Chris WHITE | Chris~DOT~debs~AT~hotmail~DOT~co~DOT~uk |
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Just booked my hotel for the Caythorpe Weekend. It’s time to come up to the mark boys. Chris Saturday 22 July2023 - Bournemouth
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