A History of RAF Skaw (AMES 56) – The Out-Post – Issue 10/11

This Issue of the Outpost is unusual as it marks the first changeover of editor since its inception. Cpl Catford, who had been the Editor for all previous issues, was finally posted and was replaced by Cpl Arnold. It was possibly the switch in personnel which resulted in one magazine to cover 2 months. The small sketch on page 20 of a Radar Operator going on duty reminds me of my own tour at Saxa many years later, when the crew would go on watch prepared for most eventualities!

A History of RAF Skaw (AMES 56) – The Out-Post – Issue 9

By the time Issue 9  of the Outpost came out the radar station had been operational for a year, The main Chain Home was still not ready and the watch-keepers were still using the wooden huts and smaller towers at the eastern end of Lambaness. Construction work was continuing in the winter months and the servicemen posted into the station would be able to see the sixe of the towers which would soon be supporting the main antenna.

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A History of RAF Skaw (AMES 56) – The Out-Post – Issue 8

This copy of the Outpost was issued in December 1941 and contains a number of seasonal messages and a programme of forthcoming festive events. One of the messages is from Captain WK Conachie of the Local Home Guard. The name Conachie will be familiar to those of you with Shetland connections as the family ran the main newsagents in Commercial Street, Lerwick, for many years. Another notable event was the organising of a Christmas Party for local children, a tradition which was resurrected after RAF Saxa Vord opened years after the War ended. Left click on images to enlarge:l

CONTENTS LIST

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