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Eric KING Eric writes: I am really sorry not to make the Reunion again this year. There are all sorts of reasons none of which is a show stopper but cumulatively they tell me that it's not on for this year. Ian and I had planned to come but, sadly, as I write, he is back in hospital for a hernia op. Poor chap has had a hell of a time, and was only just getting back to his usual self. Hopefully, we shall make it together next year. Young Eric has now been back from his exchange tour to New Zealand for a year. He is on the foundation team for the new Nimrod. The situation is absolutely disgraceful; 15 crews at Kinloss awaiting an aeroplane which is now 6 years late, and its predecessor is already out of service. Meanwhile, our Fiona has just had a year out from the NHS to pursue her horse hobby; she has 12 with which she runs a trailriding business. (WWW.templestonetrails.com). Doctors are paid so much, few now work full-time, so we are short and have to use foreign locums at vast expense. No. I'm not bitter Ian LASCHKE Ian had hoped to make this year but too much going on at present. Best wishes to all. Graham LAURIE Graham writes: Sorry not to be with you tomorrow, hope all have a great time. Jo and our son are at Cambridge, Ian is taking part in the 2012 ‘Race to the Pole’ (SOUTH) and tomorrow is a ‘Family Reunion’ for all those on Scott’s Expedition. It turns out Miss Ramsplendidly was related to Lt ‘Birdie’ Bowers, so as 2012 is the centenary it is fitting Ian is taking part. I am thus chauffeur/general dogsbody for the day. Horst and Gnome plus wives are joining Jo and I at a cottage in Cornwall in mid June once Abromeit has finished his stint at the Berlin Air Show. He threatens to fly over for next year – will Lyneham still be open? Tim LILES Tim is still enjoying Budleigh Salterton. He has a few health issues, but now he is on his own there are new skills to be satisfactorily mastered! Tony MALLETT Tony is unable to attend this year as he will be messing about in boats in the Ile de Re. He will try harder to attend in 2011. Ian MASON Ian is still alive! Got double-booked this year but hopes to see you all in 2011. Don MASON Don writes: unfortunately am in no condition to attend much as I would desire to, hope all goes well and your Stirling!! efforts rewarded, hail to all, Lest we Forget. Would love to have been able to visit Lyneham again as it was our leaving base for India before a passenger and freight section was built at Stoney Cross, 46 1945/6. Peter MILES Peter is now fully retired but is fighting off Gwen's attempts to get him to do part-time work. Sight much improved in left eye but no vision in right eye. Paul MINDNER No news is good news comes with getting older. Have fun reminiscing (and drinking?) Regards to everyone present, all the very best. Kenneth NICHOLS Kenneth regrets he is unable to attend but will be there in spirit. He is semi-retired now having sold his business on to younger whipper snappers. He continues to enjoy the beauty of North Yorkshire - only 20 miles from RAF Leeming. Those were the days! Adrian OBERTELLI Adrian writes: I took voluntary severance from Thomson Airlines last year and now teach flight instructor skills at Goodwood. I spend a lot of time over Thorney Island and often think of the good times we had there. I've even landed there a few times (they open it on special occasions). Bob PETERS Bob had hoped to attend this year but it clashes with a key family birthday. He will raise a glass to one and all. Steve ROBSON Steve has moved to the seaside at Bournemouth to a 1920's gentleman's residence (but in need of major renovation) Les ROCKEL Les and Pam are still very happy down under and Les continues with his duties at the Coastguard Air Patrol. He sends very best regards to all 46 crowd and wishes all another great reunion. Invitation to get in touch if anyone is down his way. Keith SAUNDERS Keith completed 9th charity trek since 2000 in Nov 09 - Grand Canyon, bringing total raised for VSO, Mencap and Scope to more than £20,000. Contact with Mark Andrew has been inspirational - he's done so much to perpetuate the memory of those who gave their lives in the BoB and elsewhere. Tony STEPHENS Tony sends best wishes to all. He and Ronnie remain in good spirits, but find their 1.5 acres increasingly demanding, so may well be moving on to somewhere more manageable. Darrol STINTON Darrol sends his regrets. Disabled: over-stressed spinal cord years ago at Farnborough, but mis-spent youth was worth it.
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