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Has anyone heard from Pete (firbeck)? I know he was having trouble with his computer and also his Mother was having some health issues (hope she's ok) I know some of you have been in touch with him in the past via telephone and was just wondering if he was alright, Pete if you can see this post I hope you get back on line soon and start up some more of your transport posts Cheers Rog

Ashley, this is a very interesting post, unfortunately I can't add to it but I do remember most of the roads you mention, My aunt and uncle lived on Egypt road for many years, the company I work for has a concrete works near the gas holders and I think the scrap yard is still near the bridge, does anyone have a map of the era you talk of or is anything available from the book shop under the council house in the city? it would be good to piece all this info together to see how that part of the city developed. Rog just as a matter of interest, you spoke of the Zulu war of 1879, one of the offi

As said, go through Metheringham from the A15 over the rail crossing, about 1.5miles turn left to Martin opposite RAF Metheringham site, across Martin fen to the end, over Kirkstead bridge to Woodhall Spa, turn left for the Petwood or right for Thorpe camp or carry on passed Thorpe camp to the "T" junction turn left then first right to RAF Coningsby Rog

Raleigh Rog

Ayup Ian, just a quick one, Rose is running in the "Race for Life" tomorrow (Sunday) only a 10 k but,,,,wait for it,,,, It's held at RAF Waddington down the main runway, so I might just get some pictures other than the race, if you know what i mean? Rog

Save the Bygones for me please Ian, BTW don't forget that Thorpe camp is open on Wednesdays, as you know well worth the visit, Abbey Lodge on the way to Woodhall has some pics of AWACS all over the place (don't know why yet) and there's the Leagate inn near Coningsby camp (before you get to New York) they have some aviation stuff in but don't know what Rog

Thats the one, looks like a small brick built block with a steel door Rog

Just as a matter of interest the Lightening at Thorpe camp is in the process of being re painted in the colour scheme of No 111 squadron, so far the tail fin has been painted along with squadron markings and the spine along the back of the plane has been painted gloss black,don't know why yet but will ask the question, pictures to follow when complete. Rog

I can remember going to the Derwent dam near Sheffield in 1988 on May 16 for the 45th anniversary, we got there at about 06.30 hrs and there wasn't a sole about, we had a walk around the area to pick our spot to watch the proceedings, it was on the hillside overlooking the seating area for the Dambuster crew and other dignitaries, the sun began to rise over the opposite hillside, at the appointed time the 617 aircrew association began their parade and the service started with God Save the Queen and ended with Abide With Me and the Blessing, a flypast by the Lancaster from the BBMF through the

Nah, completely different camera to Beefy's. Anyway, he'd be more likely to get run over by a Typhoon or a Red Arrow. Rog

Can you remember an old TV advert for "Personna" razor blades? in the advert the guy would tell you that Personna blades lasted 5 times longer than xxxxx blades the name of the other blades being dubbed over with the word or sound "cuckoo" any way sent ex Ma in law to the Coop on Broxtowe lane for a packet of Cuckoo razor blades, the old dear in the coop said "no such thing" to which Ma in law replied " oh yes there is because they were advertised on TV last night" we had a laugh about that for ages bless her Rog

Ahhh, never thought of that,thanks Limey Rog

Ayup Den, What did the "B" stand for in Cherry B? couldn't have been blossom because that was a name of the shoe polish Rog

Don't you just love that shape? could that have been the one I saw flying towards Gainsborough yesterday afternoon at about 15.00-15.30 coming from the west? btw not seen the Lanc up yet, any SP on that Ian? Rog

we used to take toast to school for the morning break, (obviously it was cold by the time the break came round) but ever notice how butter on toast always melted through the toast but stork never did? Another one of life's little mysteries Rog

Could be mistaken John, I remember him on about 18" seams, could they have been at Clifton or some development faces? (or was it more tall stories from the colliers?) Rog

Piggy and Babs, Quite right too, my dad was down Wollaton pit all that time (sadly both no longer with us) hard graft from what he told me, sometimes working in 18" coal seems. There was mention of them some time back on BBC 4 along with the railway men who also helped keep the country going Rog

And I thought you had made a start writing the railway book, or campaigning for the election, hope you get it fixed soon Pete Rog

Sorry John just re-read this thread and saw your request, my dads name was Roy Chaplin and he worked on the coal face up until closure he was also one of the last men there on what he called "drawing off" Rog

Also WW2 day and activities at Metheringham airfield site this Sunday so if anyone interested could be a good 40s weekend Rog

Cromwell lock memorial to the 10 part time soldiers (sappers) who drowned on exercise "Trent Chase" 28 September 1975, the place is eerily quiet, didn't even hear any birds singing and the water going over the weir seemed quiet as well, Rog

Ian, Do you think SWMBO would settle for a place in New York? Only at the end of CBY eastern runway Rog

Display Typhoon up today,13.15hrs going through his routine followed 30 mins later by the silver Spitfire and Typhoon duo going through their paces,,,BRILLIANT!!!!!! Rog

Quite right Ashley, for some out here a visit from the district nurse is the only excitement they get, then again it just might be too much falling down water. Rog

My first wife (bless her) used to think my name was Bo££ocks Roger, did'nt have the heart to tell her it was just plain Roger Rog