Royal Air Force
Administrative Apprentices Association

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7th December, 2023

Death Of Former Asssociation Member John Pilcher

Sadly we have been notified of  death of John Pilcher (39th Entry). John died in a nursing home in Hythe on Monday 4th December. I have no further details ...

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7th December, 2023

Information Please

I have had a request from ex-301st (Halton Medic) Geoff 'Jessie' James who is living in Australia,  asking us to see if we can help him contact David Needh...

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5th December, 2023

Another New Article

Thanks to Bob Blundell (17th) for submitting what can only be described as a memory of a  Christmas past! Nice one Bob. To read the article follow the l...

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3rd December, 2023

A New Article

Thanks to Harry Trumbell (29th) for his latest article in which he reflects upon his memories of 1948. To read the article follow the linke below: https:/...

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1st December, 2023

Death Of An Association Member John Butterworth

Sadly we have been advised of the death on 23rd November of Association member John Butterworth (38th Entry). We were aware that John was suffering from a brain...

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28th November, 2023

The Nuclear Test Medal

We have previously published information regarding the award of the Nuclear Test Medal in both this the Noticeboard and in the June 2023 Association Newsletter....

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28th November, 2023

Another New Article By You Know Who!

Peter Culley's latest offering is an amusing essay which I am sure will ring a large number of bells with our aging membership!! Well done yet again Pete it mad...

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25th November, 2023

Donald Roberts - 311th Entry

I have been contacted by the daughter of the late Donald Roberts who is trying to find out more about her father's service history. Donald died in 2017. I ha...

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25th November, 2023

The AGM And Reunion 2024

The 2024 AGM and Reunion will take place over the weekend 15th - 17th June 2024 at the Northampton Marriot Hotel. An interactive Booking Fom is now available on...

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25th November, 2023

Death Of Violet Wilcox

I am extremely sad to announce the death of Violet Wilcox, wife of our Association President, Jim Wilcox. Violet died on 24th November after a short illness. Ou...

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21st November, 2023

Bircham Newton Heritage Centre - Bryan Schofield Assn Chairman

Our Chairman Bryan Schofield  visited the Heritage Centre at Bircham Newton on Remembrance Sunday and was privileged to lay a wreath on behalf of o...

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21st November, 2023

A New Article

I am delighted to have received yet another great article from our most prolific writer, Peter Culley (29th). Well done Pete and keep them coming! To read th...

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18th November, 2023

Death Of An Association Member

Sadly I have been informed of the death of Association member Phil Evans (1st Entry) who died on 17th October aged 93. I have no further information at this tim...

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18th November, 2023

SW Herts Regional Group Report

The South West Herts Group met on 5th August 2023. To view the report by Phil Gough (31st), follow the link below: https://rafadappassn.org/regional-groups/h...

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18th November, 2023

An Obituary For John Nash (38th) - Mike Gunning

Our thanks to Mike Gunning (38th) for providing us with an obituary to fellow entry member, the late John Nash. To read the obituary follow the link below: ...

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14th November, 2023

Remembrance Sunday Parade 2023 - Images

I will in due course be posting a number of photos taken by our representatives at this year's Cenotaph and Bircham Newton remembrance events. I will be please...

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14th November, 2023

John Butterworth - 38th

Further to my notice of 19th October, we have been advised that John Butterworth has had a relapse and has been admitted to Peterborough Hospital. His condition...

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7th November, 2023

A Correction - Newsletter Edition 136

In the website edition of the September (Edition 136) of the Association Newsletter, I published a short tribute video celebrating our 25th Anniversary. I incor...

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30th October, 2023

Death Of An Association Member

Sadly we have been advised of the death on 12th October of Association Member Shaun Barbour (6th Entry). The cremation will be held at Gloucester Crematorium on...

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19th October, 2023

Want To Find A Friend?

I have just received a Find A Friend request from Alan Smith (5th Entry Accounts), which you can access by following the link below. It has been a while since I...

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6th September, 2023

Association Newsletter No 136 - September 2023

I am pleased to announce that the 25th Anniversary edition of the Association Newsletter (No 136) has now been published. An email has been sent to all members ...

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2nd September, 2023

Death Of An Association Member

Sadly we have been advised of the death of Association member John Nash (38th Entry). John died on 25th August and had been ill for some time. John's &n...

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12th August, 2023

The 2023 Annual General Meeting And Reunion

The 2023 AGM Minutes and Annual Accounts have now been published on the website. Members with access to the internet will have been notified of the publicat...

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1st December, 2022

Association Items For Sale

  For your information, our Treasurer Garry Hoyland has notified the latest stock list: Apprentice Wheels £3.00 (108 left) Lapel Badges £3.00 (2...

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23rd November, 2022

A Proposed Visit To Northolt

The following is published on behalf of Phil Gough (31st). Would those interested please contact Phil direct at his email address shown below. 'I had the ide...

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12th October, 2022

Find A Friend Listing

I have today removed all Find A Friend requests that were over a year old. The current list can be found here: https://rafadappassn.org/find-my-friend-list/ ...

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4th October, 2022

Archive Items For Disposal

Our Membership Secretary has a number of archived items that are surplus to requirements. These are offered for just the cost of package and posting. To view...

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30th April, 2022

Asssociation Editorial Policy - An Update

        Most of you will be aware that the majority of websites now publish guidelines offering advice about their expected ...

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31st October, 2021

Payment Of Membership Subscriptions

A majority of our Association members will be aware that the Association currently bank with HSBC (Witney branch).  You may also know that as part of their rat...

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16th March, 2021

Contacting The Association

I thought it might be useful to repost this notice for the benefit of new members Would members please note that if you wish to contact the Association, your...

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15th September, 2020

Final Postings

We have introduced a new page within in the Home Page Scrapbooks menu which lists those ex-RAF Ruislip Apprentice Clerks, ex-RAF Administrative Apprentices and ...

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6th September, 2020

Commenting On Notices

It is worth reminding you that you can send comments in the Leave A Reply box situated at the end of each published Notice.  it is quicker to comment this ...

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Relevant Notices Are Now Archived

30th November, 2018

Relevant Notices Are Now Archived

When I publish a notice, it remains 'live' on the board until I feel it has been there long enough to have served its initial purpose. Rather than just delete a...

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19th May, 2018

Beware The Scammers!

I have today posted a new topic in our Forum page on the subject of fraud prevention. The post is not intended to teach anyone to 'suck eggs' but a timely remin...

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