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  1. norfolkred1

    New recruits

    Where's my popcorn https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/gap-year-students-could-be-paid-to-join-month-long-military-boot-camp-under-plans-to-build-up-citizen-army/ar-BB1hBdK4?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=139f0df940f44e74b6d75c3ac560e408&ei=49
  2. norfolkred1

    Pongo's Causing trouble in Cyprus

    Would have thought after the RGJ and the Tour rep murder they would have learned, but not this lot. UN problem now. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11175265/Ten-drunk-British-squaddies-spark-diplomatic-row-Cyprus-jet-ski-crash.html
  3. norfolkred1

    G10 Watches

    Anyone seen the price these are going for. I have a 1968 wind up version and have just seen the asking price of between £900-£1000 for a mint condition model. apparently the 'Smiths' is classed as the last British watch. Certain I picked it up from a Car Boot sale in Cyprus.
  4. norfolkred1

    RAF Sgt in drugs bust

    Anyone know this fella. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7142431/RAF-sergeant-pensioner-jailed-1m-drugs-money-laundering-gang.html
  5. norfolkred1

    Veterans Discount Cards

    Any really worth getting. I have a rewards for Forces but never used it. Mrs N and I are planning a trip to Texas in a few month, very little on the rewards site unless your Florida bound. Anyone have a decent one that our Colonial Cousins accept from us poor Brits.
  6. norfolkred1

    On line Forces TAX-Rebate Company

    Just had the following pop up on my FB page. Not sure if its pukka, anyone had dealings.. http://forces-money.co.uk
  7. norfolkred1

    Not another Pension and TAX question

    I left in 2008 after 28 years and have never been out of employment. Since leaving I have been on a BR rate and my current pension holds a 1060L rate. Now a mate at work who is an ex Pongo of 24 years does not have a BR TAX code and our pensions are very similar in payment. Are there any other...
  8. norfolkred1

    INVICTUS Games

    Not sure if the right Forum however, me and the old trout applied to support the games next year and were expecting a reply this month. Any other Goaters go for it and if so have you heard anything...
  9. norfolkred1

    Ljubljana.

    One of those places we heard of during the Cold War. Decided that Mrs NR1 and myself book a few days next month. Besides Lake Bled are there any other fine booze and eateries that fellow Goaters can suggest
  10. norfolkred1

    Laser incident on a Virgin flight

    Some right nuggets out there. http://airportwebcams.net/VS25B.mp3
  11. norfolkred1

    Shared parental Leave

    My Daughter is due a baby in a few weeks and my Son-In-Law had his shared parental approved some months ago. His Boss has now refused the leave as my Daughter is classed as a Student and not employed as such. She is however taking time out as Student Nurse and is receiving a Bursary. So if...
  12. norfolkred1

    Diplomatic Plates

    Drove up the A1 yesterday and was passed by a BMW with Diplomatic plates on. I left in 2008 but was always under the assumption that Diplomates only had a 15 mile radius of London and were meant to be reported to the RAFP, or has that died a death now. Vey sad I know.
  13. norfolkred1

    Medal Mounting

    Any Goaters based at Honington know of anyone on Camp who medal mounts on a sideline. Failing that would the Tailor do it for an Ex-Serviceman. This is for a mate in Thetford. Cheers fellas
  14. norfolkred1

    Neatishead Reunion 2014

    I am in the process of arranging a Neatishead reunion in early May 2014. This is open to all personnel who have served at Neatishead and satellite Units like Weybourne, Trimingham and Hopton. The cost will be around a tenner a head which will include a buffet and entry to the R30 Radar Museum...
  15. norfolkred1

    Troop Aid Collections and E. Goat support

    Has anyone received one of these bags through the door. Got one this morning and it looks a bit dodgy. Looking at the literature and the things they want including Jewellery and TOWES whatever they are. So have been on the site and discovered that E.Goat supports them. Now I am not sure if the...
  16. norfolkred1

    JSF To Marham Perhaps

    According to the Eastern Daily Beano www.edp24.co.uk/news/raf_marham_on_shortlist_to_house_new_joint_strike_fighter_jets_1_1181576
  17. norfolkred1

    SERCO Firefighters job at High Wycombe

    Prob not the best of wages but a job all the same www.amris.com/serco/requirement_display.php?requirementid=25979[/url] Did try to knock off the first bit but it came back
  18. norfolkred1

    Pete Cato

    Just to let all know that Pete Cato a long term member of the Training Staff at RAF Swinderby died recently RIP. Peter Fought a long hard battle valiantly against Multiple Myeloma. Sorry about the lateness of this announcement, Pete's funeral was held yesterday 7th September at Tynemouth Crematorium
  19. norfolkred1

    Civvy Fire Jobs in the Stan

    From Monster, could be of use to someone http://jobview.monster.co.uk/GetJob.aspx?JobID=98605726&aid=96527815&WT.mc_n=JSA_Redux_0321_HG10_bam http://jobview.monster.co.uk/GetJob.aspx?JobID=98607673&aid=96527815&WT.mc_n=JSA_Redux_0321_HG10_bam
  20. norfolkred1

    WO WJ(Bill) FOXLEY WW11

    The death of WO WJ(Bill) FOXLEY on 5 Dec 10. In Mar 1944, WO WJ (Bill) FOXLEY was badly burnt in a bomber crash. He became a member of the Guinea Pig Club, having been operated on by the pioneering plastic surgeon, Sir Archibald McIndoe, at East Grinstead Hospital. He appeared (up-ranked for...
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