El Hamra was an odd set-up; divided into two halves – the transit section and the permanent section which in turn housed many other units.

Apr 1, 2022 · Search and Rescue facilities for all RAF, Foreign, Military and Civil aircraft Liaison with civil manned ATCC, Eastleigh. Administration of 74 Married Quarters at Eastleigh and Nairobi West and WRAF site (Government House) Stock holding of all equipment for units controlled by AHQ East Africa.

The Canal Zoners would like to thank their members for allowing the use of their personal memorabilia that has made it possible for others to share these memories and those that were there to re-live their Time in the Zone.

First formed in 1942 to protect the airfields against enemy attack, the regiment's motto is Per Ardua - Through Adversity. They are also known as Rock Apes. Renumbered from 2777 Squadron on 21 August 1947, absorbed into 1 Squadron, 15 March 1948. [25] RAF Catterick, Nr. Ireland 1969, RAF Aldergrove, Enniskillen, HMS Sea Eagle-Londonderry.

RAF Stations: El-Hamra, with appendices, (1951 Jan - 1955 Sept). Exeter, with appendices, (1953 Mar - 1954 May). Date: 1951 Jan-1955 Sept Held by: The National Archives, Kew: Legal status:...

RAF DEVERSOIR & EL HAMRA 1953-56. As Remembered By Peter J. Harris . Terry Rogers & I first met at RAF Deversoir where we were serving as Radio & Transmitter Mechs/Signal Section. Our main base was the Transmitter Station, Homer Station, Control Tower and Operations Room.

raf regiment For anyone looking for old comrade contact - Please Note Carefully: NO MEMBERS CONTACT DETAILS WILL BE ISSUED TO YOU. Should you wish to make contact with an old comrade then this can be done in writing to your old comrade via "The Canal Zoners" (Address at …

Jun 17, 2016 · Link: The equilateral triangle comes from the badge of 51 Motor Transport Co whose personnel became the station’s MT Squadron on its disbandment. The escallop, being the badge of travellers, represent all those who pass through the station. Motto: Strength through mobility. History: Opened April 1947 Closed October 1955.

Formed at Yatesbury on 1 September 1951, and moved to El Hamra, Egypt on 1 October 1951 controlling:-No 27 (LAA) Squadron, RAF Regiment - Abu Sueir; It moved from El Hamra to Shallufa on 14 January 1952, where it disbanded on 1 August 1953, by which time it had become No 9 (Rifle) Wing.

On arrival in Egypt from Blighty and after disembarking from the Samaria in Port Said, we went by train to our Transit Camp at El Hamra. On the journey south, we passed Egyptians who were toiling near the track.