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News, Gossip and Scandal:

Members report :
David ADAMS Dave was in Australia during June, which shows pretty poor planning.
Gus APPLEYARD Gus is making excellent progress after his cancer surgery/chemotherapy and thanks all members for their kind messages and telephone calls during the past 16 months.
John AUSTIN John would like to encourage all members and friends to fly MyTravel (Airtours) - it needs “bums on seats”!
Dougie BARR Dougie continues to work in the Department of Constitutional Affairs. Carole has bought a place in the South of France near St Tropez, which she will let to Squadron members at a greatly reduced rate. See it at <http://www.villainprovence.info>. Pictures are also available at <http://www.barr.frenchhouse.fotopic.net> or linked from the above site. If you are interested, give Dougie a call or e-mail him.
John BARTRAM John has returned from Saudi Arabia and retired from the RAF and is currently job-hunting.
Derek BENDALL Derek retires in August 03.
Dave BRAY Dave has retired from the civil service.
Victor BUNTING Vic is still working part-time as an HR consultant
Chris CARRINGTON Chris hopes to make it next year when he returns from Addis Ababa
Dennis CONSTABLE Dennis is still with QinetiQ at Boscombe Down.
Dave DRAKE David is now back in the Foreign Office in London 0207 008 2977
Bob EVANS Bob retires in October 2003 after 38 years. He hopes to join the RAuxAF.
Tony FEATHERSTONE Tony’s health remains much the same - always pleased to see visitors.
Chris HOOPER-SMITH Chris stopped flying when Sabena ceased in December 2001 and has since retired.
Graham LAURIE Graham spent a week in Germany easing Horst into his retirement.
Tim LILES Tim and Jean are still enjoying Devon. They cruised around the Caribbean visiting islands previously visited on 46 Sqn. Beef Island/Tortilla still idyllic.
Tony MALLETT Tony is now enjoying his third and final retirement after 3 years as Commodore of West Mersea Yacht Club and plans to spend more time aboard his yacht on the Cote d’Azur at Antibes.
Peter MILES Peter is retiring in January 2004 after 39 years 1 month.
Paul MINDNER Paul is due to retire at the end of the year after nearly 40 years in the Service.
Bob PETERS Bob is now settled in Cheltenham and is working part-time for Sue Ryder at the local hospice.
Stuart PRIEST Stu is now working as a postman and wearing trousers he hasn’t been able to get into for years!
Steve ROBSON Steve is still health monitoring jet engines concentrating on Avro RJs. His house in Spain is now ready for lets, see <www.epropertytravel.info>. The squadron owes Steve a big thank you for the outstanding website he has developed (at his own expense). Check it out on www.46squadron.info
Les ROCKEL Les retired from Monarch Airlines in 2002 and hopes eventually to relocate back to New Zealand.
Terry ROURKE Terry is able to get flights for “mates” at substantially reduced prices. Anyone interested call him on 01276 476036
Keith SAUNDERS Keith has just completed his 4th charity trek in 2.5 years raising in total £10,000 for VSO.
Tony STEPHENS Tony has recently moved to Dorset and would welcome visits from old friends. Second retirement imminent at end of June after 8 years in the Air Historical Branch.
David TURNER Dave retired from BA over 3 years ago and now is involved in training.
Roger UNWIN Roger’s telephone number in Cyprus is: 00357 25 935615; give him a call if you are on the island.
Adam WISE Adam is working for the Officers’ Association, 48 Pall Mall helping ex-officers find employment. He will be happy to see anyone needing this service.
Mike TOM Mike has now been retired for 2 years.
Keith CHAPMAN Keith is unable to make it this year as he is working in Qatar in the post-Iraq scenario as UN air liaison officer.

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