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I will introduce myself, my father use to own the Good Intent public house, outside RAF Hornchurch from 1946 to 1958. I have found memories of wandering around the buildings, hangers and especially the firing point building, which was a short walk from our back garden. I used to watch the RAF alsatian guard dogs training I spent hours looking over the fence and talking to the handlers. I have not been back to pub for about 20 years my last visit made me very sad how things had changed, I remember it being so busy with planes taking off and landing and speaking to the RAF personnel, who were so friendly.
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Hello, welcome to the forum

Welcome to AiX gold.

Lots of history behind Hornchurch airfield so your Dad would have served up (proper) pints to a few famous faces.

Thanks to "Pimpernel" for directing me here. From the KeyAviation website

I am semi-retired and living in Thundersley Essex. My father was in the RAF during WWII, being
stationed at various locations around the UK, and ending up with a MU at RAF Mepal.
My late mother was in the WAAFs, being stationed at Debden and Castle Camps.

My only RAF connection is being a member of 1476 Sqdn Rayleigh ATC. Visiting camps at
Colerne, Chivenor, Ouston and Bruggen

PETERTHEEATER;155271 wrote:

Welcome to AiX gold.

Lots of history behind Hornchurch airfield so your Dad would have served up (proper) pints to a few famous faces.

I guess he did, to young to remember unfortunately. The pub was always busy with locals and RAF personel
had many great days wandering around the airfield behind the pub, and the red brick building behind the married quarters. Happy days