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| Welcome to the 315 Craft
Apprentice Entry Website. |
A few words from 315 Entry Webmaster:This Site was first created in January 2001. Just
under 31 years since 14 members of 315 Craft Apprentice
Entry (Last of the Apprentice Telegraphists) finished
their 12 months Telegraphist Trade Training and 'Passed
Out' of Royal Air Force Cosford (at that time the RAF's
No.2 School of TT) on the 7th May 1970 with the rank of
Senior Air Craftsman (SAC).
I am proud of my association with the
Royal Air Force and particularly of being a member of
the 315th (Last of the Teleg's). I therefore wanted to
try and create a focal point where ex members can share
memories and keep in touch.
This site has a secondary function. To serve as a beacon for our Old Pals, who have still to make contact. Dave Gibson, Paul Edge & Brian Challoner. Also for anyone else who might want to get in touch again. Don't forget to either e-mail us or sign the Guest Book.
Stuart Sinclair.
E-mail: 
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| 315 ENTRY PASS OUT PHOTOGRAPH (May
1970) |
(See Left) Names in bold font indicate
members who are in touch.
(Click on a name to find
out more. Or click on the Photo above to Goto The Entry
Page & search by clicking on the Enlarged
Photo).
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| The History of 315
Entry |
| IN THE
BEGINNING
On the 1st of May 1969, twelve
young, innocent, unsuspecting lads arrived
at the gates of RAF Cosford, (At that time it was
the RAF's No.2 School of Technical Training) and
formed the 315th Craft Apprentice Entry (Last of
the Telegraphist Apprentices).
The original members who were
destined to maintain the luster of the wooden floor
boards in Fulton Block for the next 12 months,
were:-
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- Brian Challoner
- Paul Cookson
- Nigel Clegg
- Pete Edgar
- Paul Edge
- Colin Cousins
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- Dave Fowler
- Dave Gibson
- Paul Harryman
- John Hetherington
- Paul Howlett
- Ray Woolley
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(Photo provided,
courtesy of John Nex: Dec 2001)
Click on Photo to see
larger Image.
Terry Brown, *Brian Challoner,
Stu Sinclair,
*Colin Cousins?, *Pete
Edgar
*Paul Edge,
*Dave Fowler, *Dave Gibson, *Nigel Clegg, *Paul
Harryman
*John
Hetherington, *Paul Howlett, John Nex,
*Paul
Cookson, *Ray Woolley
(* Denotes - Original
members) |
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Terry Brown (back row
left) & John Nex - who remustered
(front row center) (Both Ex 213 Entry
RAF Cosford) were both there when I, Stu
Sinclair (back row 3rd from left) arrived
on the scene a few days later (Ex 214 Entry at
RAF Halton).
At the time, the senior
Telegraphist Entry on the wing was 313
Entry, who's newly appointed Leading
Apprentices ruled the roost, with 314
Entry being almost halfway through their trade
training.
Over the coming months the
Entry was to change dramatically - For
various reasons, five of the original
members, Pete Edgar, Nigel
Clegg, Dave Fowler, Colin Cousins?
& Paul Howlett, decided to either leave
the RAF or remuster to other
trades.
The following
Apprentices: Terry Garner, Kerry
Hannan, Stephen Aldridge and Alan
Montague, made up the remainder of the final
fourteen who passed out on the 7th May 1970,
joining 315 after either remustering or
being back entried.
(More to
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| 315 Entry - Reunions |
Reiunion 4th/5th June 2005
Our Reunion was held on the Weekend of 4th/5th June 2005 at RAF Cosford.
The Reunion was an overwhelming experience and a resounding success.
A big thank you to John Hetherington for arranging everything and to all the personnel at RAF Cosford for their efforts and the hard work and enthusiasm displayed, which helped to make our stay very memorable indeed.
This was the first time many of us had seen each other for 35 years and to our great surprise many of the guys hadn't changed a bit in all that time. (Well maybe just a wee bit). Paul Harryman proposed a toast to absent friends, whom we are still trying to contact and to our Old Pal Monty who sadly passed away in December 2003.
On a brighter note and one of the highlights was a telephone call from Paddy Aldridge all the way from New Zealand. Nice one Paddy, much appreciated, fantastic surprise and you took the time to chat with every one of us.
See Below for the Obligatory Group Photo outside Fulton Block:
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Roll Call:
Back - Stu Sinclair, Paul Cookson, John Hetherington, Kerry Hannan, Paul Harryman, John Nex
Front - Ray Wolley & Terry Garner.
A special thanks to each and everyone of you for making this such a special occasion.
Additional photos are now available for viewing on the new look 315 Gallery.
Either click Here or on the Gallery link in the Index (above)then scroll down to the Reunion Photos.Cheers Stu Sinclair - 14/Jul/2005 |
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| News |
"A Baby Boy!!!- 11/June/2001" |
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Congratulations from Sue & Stuart to Claire & Karl, on the birth of our Grandson 'Benjamin Joseph Deakin'. (Claire is our daughter). Claire & Ben are both doing fine.
Thank you to everyone for their Kind wishes, Cards, E-mails & Gifts.
Ben has his own Mini WEB Site where you can keep track of his progress - www.btinternet.com/~sierra1/Ben.html
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"A Grandson!!!- 14/Nov/2002" |
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Congratulations to Paul & Sandra Harryman (Nan & Grandad), on the birth of their first Grand child "Scott Michael" Born 14/Nov/2002. Congratulations also to Paul's son Philip and his wife Sarah (Scott's proud Mum & Dad). Paul has posted a few pictures on the Web which can be viewed by clicking on the following link:-
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~pph/baby/index.htm
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Sadly on the 16th of December 2004, we received the very sad news of the death of one of our old pals "Alan (Monty) Montague", who passed away on the 23rd of December 2003. The sad news was received via a post on the 315 Guest Book by Monty's son Alan. Alan sent a follow up e-mail as did Monty's daughter Tracy, a few days later.
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"New Years Honour for Ex 314 Entry Leading Apprentice - 06/01/2005"
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Congratulations to our very own Bill Currie
Ex Leading Apprentice 314 Telegraphist Entry
RAF Cosford.
WO Bill Currie who is employed with the
TCW RAF Brize Norton
Has been named in this years New Years Honours List
to receive The MBE
Which he will receive from Her Majesty The Queen in February 2005
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WO Bill Currie |
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"John Hetherington - back in touch!!
February 2005" |
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Thanks to Bill Currie we have mangaged to re establish comms with John Hetherington. John is still seving with the RAF and is currently based in N Yorkshire. Great to have you back on board John.
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| What's
New |
315 Entry WEB Site
Return of the Prodigal!!
08/Mar/2006 |
TD is back with us!!!
Nice to have you back Terry
Full details have been e-mailed to 315 Entry.
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315 Entry WEB Site
New Look
08/Mar/2006 |
New look Home Page!!!
Unfortunately, due to other comitments I have been unable to spend the same time and update the Web Site as previously promised.Please be patient and I willupdated the site as soon as I can.
Thanks
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315
Entry
Yahoo Group
(For
Members only). |
Full Members
- Paul Cookson
- Paul Harryman
- Stu Sinclair
- Kerry Hannan
- Ray Woolley
- Terry Garner
E-mail Member
Interested? E-mail: | |
| Where are the
now? |
Still to find
- Dave Gibson
- Brian Challoner
- Paul Edge
If you have any
information on any of the above. Please contact 315
Entry.E-mail:
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