Loved this place i spent 5 half yrs there of my RAF Regiment career and so sorry to see it fade into the history books although my thoughts and memories are very much still alive i lived in Doiran block on top floor and use to love having a single mans room during my stay there before i went off to do my pre para to serve with 2 Squadron but to everyone who served there i hope you will remember the good times had by all PER ARDUA RAF UXBRIDGE home to many Gary Horsfield ex QCS and 2Field Sqn
My Father was Wing Comm John Martindale, Director of music RAF up to 1982 when he retired. If any former band members have any anectote's about him, please could you get in touch. Via the name link above.
@Badterminal I met him when I was in the air cadets in Hemel Hempstead when the Central band used to come & do concerts there. I spoke to him & asked about joining the Central band, he was extremely helpful, a very nice man, I would have liked to work with him. How is he?
This has pure memories for me i have lost count how many rehearsals i have done under the watchful eye of Andy Manson and all the other SNCOS its also great to see the HQ building where Andy stood vigil watching his boys perform many a sequence including public duties during 1984 ,PER ARDUA to a place close to my heart from ex rock Gaz Horsfield QCS and 2 Field AIRBORNE
Never crossed that parade square during working hours for fear of WO 63 Sqn RAF Regt, felt creepy at 3am after a night out in Uxbridge though too lol!!
First they closed the 8 Bells, then the Green Man.........now HQMS. Suppose they won't ever pay out Great Yarmouth now!!
I think often of dear friends lost in Germany in 1985. My best wishes to all those who wore bandharps - and to those new faces yet to do so. Richard Stone
@Richydoes i noticed your comment..i am guessing you are referring to the RAF germany band who lost many members in a bus crash ?.......yes the bandy,s of all the services do so much great work and are very often at risk themselves....regards..marty
Sad day for the Royal Air Force, but what Fantastic times we had at RAF Uxbridge. I think we all know the camp realy closed when the Pinn Inn closed for the last time!!
Loved this place i spent 5 half yrs there of my RAF Regiment career and so sorry to see it fade into the history books although my thoughts and memories are very much still alive i lived in Doiran block on top floor and use to love having a single mans room during my stay there before i went off to do my pre para to serve with 2 Squadron but to everyone who served there i hope you will remember the good times had by all PER ARDUA RAF UXBRIDGE home to many Gary Horsfield ex QCS and 2Field Sqn
736gazza 4 months ago
Hi.
My Father was Wing Comm John Martindale, Director of music RAF up to 1982 when he retired. If any former band members have any anectote's about him, please could you get in touch. Via the name link above.
Badterminal 10 months ago
@Badterminal I met him when I was in the air cadets in Hemel Hempstead when the Central band used to come & do concerts there. I spoke to him & asked about joining the Central band, he was extremely helpful, a very nice man, I would have liked to work with him. How is he?
Musicgutbucket 7 months ago
@Musicgutbucket
I'm sorry to say that he passed away in 1988. Thanks for answering.
Fightergurl99 7 months ago
i was there xD
giley124 11 months ago
This has pure memories for me i have lost count how many rehearsals i have done under the watchful eye of Andy Manson and all the other SNCOS its also great to see the HQ building where Andy stood vigil watching his boys perform many a sequence including public duties during 1984 ,PER ARDUA to a place close to my heart from ex rock Gaz Horsfield QCS and 2 Field AIRBORNE
razzledinho14 11 months ago
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Never crossed that parade square during working hours for fear of WO 63 Sqn RAF Regt, felt creepy at 3am after a night out in Uxbridge though too lol!!
johnnywilks 1 year ago
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johnnywilks 1 year ago
Gosh - what a memory - they closed the 8 Bells almost 30 years ago! (Ex WRAF).
birzebbugia 1 year ago
What the tune called please.
vector0209 1 year ago
First they closed the 8 Bells, then the Green Man.........now HQMS. Suppose they won't ever pay out Great Yarmouth now!!
I think often of dear friends lost in Germany in 1985. My best wishes to all those who wore bandharps - and to those new faces yet to do so. Richard Stone
Richydoes 1 year ago
@Richydoes i noticed your comment..i am guessing you are referring to the RAF germany band who lost many members in a bus crash ?.......yes the bandy,s of all the services do so much great work and are very often at risk themselves....regards..marty
louislungbubble 1 year ago
Sad day for the Royal Air Force, but what Fantastic times we had at RAF Uxbridge. I think we all know the camp realy closed when the Pinn Inn closed for the last time!!
rockape155 1 year ago