The article below was published in the 1998 Spring Issue of ”The Saxa Voice” - the Station Magazine. Mal Smith was posted in as a cook in the early years and later returned to Shetland after leaving the RAF. He spent a number of years in the Shetland community and was very active on the sporting scene, especially rugby. Although he now spends a large amount of time outside Shetland he does return frequently
The photo top right on the first page was wrongly titled at the editing/printing stage and should read "
WO Tasker with the Cooks"
I believe tthis excellent article gives a good insight into life on the base for the young serviceman fifty years ago.
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