The Air Despatch Association
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55 Coy Tug-of-War Team 1958
Photo: Noel Buckley
The photo was taken after we won the K.L. championship in 1958.If my memory serves me right, we beat a Sikh police team two pulls to nil. As you look at the photo Major Thacker is the Commanding Officer and standing behind him is Sgt Adamson the teams coach. I am by the C.O., immediately on his left. Unfortunately I cannot remember any of the other lads names but I think the one on my left was Pte Goodman. I'd be pleased to hear from old mates.
Association Reunions 2018
2018 AGM, Reunion and Evening Social Event.
To be held at RAF Brize Norton 8/9 September 2018. There will also be the Arnhem Memorial Service at All Saints Church, Down Ampney (the Air Despatch Church) and at the Down Ampney Airfield memorial on 10th september
AGM/Reunion 2018 Application Form
2018 International Reunion and Social Event.
You can download the Minutes of the 2017 AGM here: Minutes
You Have To Be Special To Be A 55er
Photos: Tony Bush
Any names?
ADA Memorial Stone
National Memorial Arboretum
The AD Stone has been laid laid in ‘Heroes Square’ which can be found between the Visitors Centre and the Chapel.
Armed Forces Day 2017
The National Memorial Arboretum
Take an armchair stroll around the Arboretum, courtesy of Google Street View.
Google Earth
Google Earth links are in various places in the website. If you have not got Google Earth, it is free and can be downloaded from: http://earth.google.com/.