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News, Gossip and Scandal:

Members report :

Horst ABROMEIT

Horst will be in Uzbekistan for 3 weeks over the reunion. He is taking over the job of air force commander in Termez. He retires next April.

David ADAMS

David has now retired from the Service and has moved back to their houe in West Littleton.

Chris ALCOCK

It will come as no surprise to those of us who know Chris to learn that the Mad Monk is bombing around Northumberland on a Royal Enfield Bullet " nearest thing to fistful of throttles and a wing each side"

Gus APPLEYARD

Gus has been very ill this year suffering from colon/stomach cancer. He is recovering from a major op and is undergoing an aggressive course of chemotherapy. Fortunately, with the help of an understanding consultant, his chemo treatment was re-organized to enable him to enjoy a dram before having to go back on the wagon on Tuesday. Your editor can confirm that Gus took full advantage of the booze window!

John AUSTIN

Dobbin was coming but was called out with one minute to go on his standby

Geoff BARNES

Geoff's wife, Mary sadly died in February this year.

John BARTRAM

John is still Air Attaché in Riyadh and should return to the UK in February 2003.

Mike BOLTON

Mike retires from the RAF in August 2002 and plans to become an independent consultant working mainly for NATO.

Trevor BOOTH

Trevor is about to move house and has now retired from the pet shop

Alan BRINDLE

Babs wrote to tell us that Al is now bedridden and cannot attend reunions. However, he is keen to stay in touch and sent a generous donation to buy a round for his friends

Mike BROOKES

Mike had hoped to come this year but is on an annual course. Hopes to see everyone next year.

Chuck BUTLER

Chuck continues to threaten to come.

Chris CARRINGTON

Chris is enjoying life as the "spouse" in Ethiopia

Dennis CONSTABLE

Dennis is now working for Qinetiq at Boscombe Down

David

Dave is still managing director of SSVC and traveling the world to visit their many overseas operations.

CRWYS-WILLIAMS He took Geri Halliwell into the Omani desert for a week last year but not a crayfish in sight!

Steve DAY

Steve sent his best wishes from his international multi-media corporate headquarters!

Bernie DONDERS

Bernie informs us that Roy Thacker had a stroke last year but is making progress.

Ian DOW

Ian is still flying for Air 2000 and is looking forward to retirement in 4 years time.

Dick EASTMENT

Dick is still with BAE Systems.

Tony FEATHERSTONE

Tony's condition appears to be stabilized bur he feels he still cannot attend. Val remains a tower of strength

Iris GIFKINS

Iris sends her best wishes to us all but particularly to the Javelin boys.

Mark GILSON

Mark continues as a marvelously politically incorrect teacher of "naughty boys and girls" in Newcastle.

Mike GREENLAND

Mike hopes to be fit enough to make next year's reunion.

Ian HAMPTON

Ian is still serving - on an extension to 58 if he wishes.

Dave HIGGS

Friends of David and Loretta will be distressed to learn than Jennifer remains in a coma some 2 years after she entered hospital for straightforward treatment.

Chris HOOPER-SMITH

Chris retired in January 2002

Geoff JARVIS

Geoff sends his best regards to members of the Javelin era 1958-61

Graham LAURIE Graham's guest, Chris Perkins (retired 32 Sqn ALM), is thinking of organising a "battlefield" or in our case airfield, tour of First World War France. He will research exactly where the Squadron operated from and we could visit the sites and pay homage. I would be surprised if other social events were not included! I'll let you know more details when I have them. Why not contact Graham at laurie@kitty4.freeserve.co.uk and let him know if you are interested in principle

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