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This was sent to me by Alan Van der Pant

 

The obituary that I have just read of Brigadier Gris Davies-Scourfield [you remember old Gristle as he was affectionately known in the mess?]  contained a description of the following incident.  During WWII he was a POW in a camp for allied officers.  At roll call one morning an embarrassed German officer announced that, following an order from Hitler, he was asking for volunteers to devote their skills to building the new Europe.  To his astonishment a French officer stepped forward and said he was willing to give his services to the Third Reich adding that the more work he was given the better.  Asked his profession the Frenchman replied, “Undertaker.”  He was marched off to the cooler to loud cheering from his fellow prisoners.

Member 2152 Reg Porter from Australia requests does anyone have an Fayid RAF Station  insignia or badge, That is the one shown on the sign board at the main gate .

If you have one please contact Reg on sporter64@dodo.com.au

I am a soldier who is currently serving with M (HQ) Battery 3 RHA and I am trying to find out some information about the gunners part in the Suez Canal Campaign as M Battery served there from February 54 until March 56. I am hoping to hear from Ex Gunners who served out there during this time. If any body reads this please do not hesitate to contact me at     sean_o_hara1@hotmail.com    Thanks ---  Sean O'Hara

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If you receive a phone call on your mobile from any person, saying that, he or she is a company engineer, or telling you they are checking your mobile  line, and ask you to press #90 or #09 or any other number. End the call immediately without pressing any numbers.  Ther is a fraud company using a device that once you press #90 or #09 they can access your "SIM" card and make calls at your expense.
Forward this message to as many friends as you can to stop it happening to them.
 
All moblie usuers pay attention if you receive a phone call and your mobile phone displays (XALAN)
on the screen don't answer the call, End the call immediately, If you answer the call your phone will be infected by a virus.  this virus will erase all IMEI & IMSI information from both your phone and your Sim Card, which will make your phonr unable to connect withthe telephone network.
You will have to buy a new phone.....


PLEASE FORWARD THIS PIECE OF INFORMATION TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS
 
SUEZ  ADABIA SKULLS MORTORCYCLE CLUB
 
 
Shown above, are both sides of the speedway medal won by Pete Mitchell of the Royal Engineers.
His grandson Martin King would like to know if it should have a ribbon? as he is having it mounted in a frame.
He wondered if anyone else has a medal like this.
 
Please contact Martin on  ---- gtiking@hotmail.com.uk
 
 
NOTE FROM SAPPER DAVE.
 
I have had an email from Royal Engineer  member Derek Emsley who writes:-
 
Speedway in Canal Zone 1948/49...........
 
" I used to drive a diesel roller down to the Suez Bowl on a Saturday afternoon and roll the track during the half way interval "  " Those were the days"
 
Regards ---   Derek Emsley