The 'Introduce yourself' Thread

I got the impression that the OP had read through that thread.

Welcome to the forum...I also used to spend hours poring over maps etc

Welcome to the forum.

I still spent hours pouring over maps both new & old.

Chris

Bigbear;91112 wrote:

Depends what you mean by comfortable driving distance! RAF Upwood may be an option. 1hour straight up the M11

Hi
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Welcome! Enjoy sharing your ideas.

Hello All

I have just joined because of some current research I was doing. This relates to my fathers RAF career during WWII and just after. I have his flight log book and some pictures but not much more. He qualified as a flight engineer in May 44 on Halifax III's and his course was at RAF St Athan. He then went to 1666 Heavy Conversion Unit at Wombleton (I assume) for hands on aircraft training. He went operational with 415 Squadron RCAF at Eastmoor in Aug until the end of Sept 44 . The next entries in his log are in April 45 at No 1652 Conversion Unit at Marston Moor. There was then a brief stay during June July 45 at O.R.T.U Matching. Finally he served with 190 Squadron at Great Dunmow from July to Oct (last entry 27th Oct) 45.
I am interested in finding information about these places especially Eastmoor. Naturally I am willing to share what information I have with others.

Other than the above I have been an aeronautical fan for many years. During my career as an Electronic System Engineer I worked on both Military and Civilian air systems. The last 10 or 15 years were in designing Air Traffic Control Systems for NATS and many other ATC organisations in countries around the world. I have also for many years had Flight Simulation as a significant hobby. On this front I am naturally interested in information relating to current airports.

I have been retired now for some years and so am happily able to pursue my interests which are varied.

Cheers everyone

Hello and welcome to AIX

A very warm welcome to the forum, hopefully any questions you may have will be answered on here by many off the different field experts,
Regards Ian

MichaelGW;134672 wrote:

Hello All

I have just joined because of some current research I was doing. This relates to my fathers RAF career during WWII and just after. I have his flight log book and some pictures but not much more. He qualified as a flight engineer in May 44 on Halifax III's and his course was at RAF St Athan. He then went to 1666 Heavy Conversion Unit at Wombleton (I assume) for hands on aircraft training. He went operational with 415 Squadron RCAF at Eastmoor in Aug until the end of Sept 44 . The next entries in his log are in April 45 at No 1652 Conversion Unit at Marston Moor. There was then a brief stay during June July 45 at O.R.T.U Matching. Finally he served with 190 Squadron at Great Dunmow from July to Oct (last entry 27th Oct) 45.
I am interested in finding information about these places especially Eastmoor. Naturally I am willing to share what information I have with others.

Other than the above I have been an aeronautical fan for many years. During my career as an Electronic System Engineer I worked on both Military and Civilian air systems. The last 10 or 15 years were in designing Air Traffic Control Systems for NATS and many other ATC organisations in countries around the world. I have also for many years had Flight Simulation as a significant hobby. On this front I am naturally interested in information relating to current airports.

I have been retired now for some years and so am happily able to pursue my interests which are varied.

Cheers everyone

Hi Michal welcome to the forum if you get the chance to visit Wombleton their is plenty to see . All three runways are still in situ Along with the control tower . As for Eastmoor I not sure what is now viable as it been so long since I visited the airfield .
Any way good hunting with your interests !
Regards ,
Bomber .