Monday, 12 July 2010

The Storm – New Year 1991/92 Part 2 – Coverage in the Shetland Times

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The following 3 pictures are from the Shetland Times Issue of 3 Jan 92. On the day of Issue the islands were still experiencing gale force w...
Saturday, 10 July 2010

The Storm – New Year 1991/92 Part 1

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On the night of 31 Dec 91 – 1 Jan 92 Shetland experienced the worst storm in living memory with wind speeds of up to 197mph recorded. It is ...
Wednesday, 7 July 2010

The Last Rugby Match – Sep 1999

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It was difficult for Saxa to field a 15 strong team in RAF Rugby matches – especially when playing away. The numbers involved were a conside...
Sunday, 4 July 2010

Christmas 1999 Issue of “Saxa Voice”

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This section just contains 2 pictures reproduced from the “Saxa Voice” published late in 1999. The CO was Sqn Ldr Andy Duffus. The first pic...
Tuesday, 29 June 2010

AOC in C Strike Command Visit 29 Mar 1989

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In March 1989 Air Chief Marshal Sir Patrick Hine GCB, FRAeS, CBIM and a party visitors spent the day at RAF Saxa Vord. The party consiste...
Sunday, 27 June 2010

Battle of Britain and Remembrance Day Parades (updated 20 Oct 2010)

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From the opening of RAF Saxa Vord until very late on in the life of the Unit servicemen participated in Battle of Britain and Remembrance Da...
Monday, 21 June 2010

The Top Site from the Air (& Hermaness) - Added to on 4 Jul 2010

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The airborne photos in this section were probably taken from helicopters or a Loganair Islander. The section also includes 3 plans of the To...