A History of RAF Saxa Vord
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
The Saxa Vord Resort
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When RAF Saxa Vord closed in March 2006 things looked bleak for the economy of Unst. Local folk had found employment with the RAF as ea...
Friday, 19 February 2010
Faeroese Invasion - 1972
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There are many similarities between the Shetland and Faeroe Island groups, particularly with heritage, reliance on a maritime envir...
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Saturday, 13 February 2010
AOC's Inspection 1964
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At the time of the AOC's Inspection in 1964 the Station Commander was Sqn Ldr Ken Whiley. I believe he was a popular CO and I have b...
Sunday, 7 February 2010
Closure of RAF Saxa Vord 2006
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After nearly 50 years of operational life RAF Saxa Vord closed on 1 st March 2006 . The base had been a key influence on the islands econom...
Friday, 5 February 2010
Presentations to Civilians Part 2
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This is a follow-up to the piece I published on 8 December 2009 . If further material becomes available there may well be a Part 3. ...
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
AOC's Inspection 1968 (amended 21 Oct 2010)
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Every year RAF stations were subjected to an Inspection by the Air Officer Commanding (in Saxa’s case that would be AOC 11 Group or one of...
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