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Post by graham on Apr 12, 2016 15:12:14 GMT
Folks, ZZ has very kindly organised a tour of the base here on Tuesday June 21st. There are two tours per day, at 0900-1100 and 1400-1600, at this point in time we don't know which we will be offered but the trip itself is definite. Rather amazingly, ZZ's contact there has come back to us with an offer of 25 places for the tour, which is way beyond what any of us thought it would be. ZZ tells us that on previous tours, nowhere has been off limits, with photography allowed everywhere except inside the Apache hangar. This has to be confirmed yet for our tour.
It would be good to get back to the base as quickly as possible with numbers so anyone on AFA who can definitely make it on that date, regardless of whether we are offered the AM or PM slot, please add your name below. If the full 25 places are taken up, we will make a small reserve list but barring any unforeseen issues, please only add your name if you can DEFINITELY make it on the 21st. Once we have the list of those attending, we will need full names, DOBs, and vehicle make, colour and plate number. Places will be available to anyone who is a registered member of AFA as long as they contribute to the mix here on the forums. Any new members joining from today who want to come along will be placed on a separate list and will be offered a place should the 25 places not be taken up. I think that's fair otherwise we might just get a sudden signing up of guests purely for the purpose of taking the trip, after which we never hear from them again.
It's usual that a donation be made to the base for such trips, ZZ hasn't heard yet what they would like but I'm sure £5-£10 would be in the ball park.
Huge "thank you" to ZZ for his time in arranging this, fingers crossed for a great tour.
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Post by oakleaf1 on Apr 12, 2016 16:57:15 GMT
Can highly recommend this, as have been on one of these before and we got into all the hanger's.
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Post by denwil189 on Apr 12, 2016 19:07:18 GMT
Hi Graham Can definetly make the tour on the 21st June for what ever time is agreed, count me in, look forward to the day, well done ZZ Den Willard
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Post by rugbyref on Apr 12, 2016 19:35:17 GMT
Hi Graham,
I can also definitely make that date and both time slots, so please count me in.
Thanks Phil Stevens
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Post by jargon on Apr 12, 2016 21:51:34 GMT
Hi Graham
Would like to go on a tour if possible
Regards
John
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Post by michael on Apr 12, 2016 23:42:14 GMT
Graham,
Yes please ,morning as a first choice if it came to one, well done to ZZ
regards
Michael
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Post by gulfstream2tt on Apr 13, 2016 13:13:12 GMT
Hi Graham, I would be interested, Alas I can only make the morning visit Thanks Martin
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Post by zz on Apr 13, 2016 14:23:29 GMT
Hi all
I'm glad there is some interest in this trip. Whilst they've haven't given me an itinerary yet, previous tours have been very interesting and enjoyable and as Oakleaf says, all hangars were visited. Most people seem to favour a morning visit so I'll mention that to Middle Wallop shortly.
1) Graham 2) Jeff 3) Bill Samuels 4) Phil (zz) 5) Mike (zz) 6) Rob (zz) 7) Den Willard (denwil189) 8) Phil Stevens (rugbyref) 9) John (jargon) 10) Michael 11) Martin (gulfstream2tt). MORNING ONLY
Anyone else...? Cheers
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Post by graham on Apr 13, 2016 15:05:23 GMT
Dave Basing has PM'd me to say he's like to join us ZZ, cheers
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Post by davidallum on Apr 13, 2016 16:35:10 GMT
Hi Graham,
Count me in as well mate,I don't do military but there are quite a few civvies that I need.
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Post by graham on Apr 13, 2016 17:09:43 GMT
ZZ, pretty sure that Bill & Jeff's mates Dean and Kev would like to join us. I'll ask BIll for sure tomorrow, but it's 1am where he is now....;0)
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Post by zz on Apr 13, 2016 17:51:35 GMT
Well ring and wake him up- that'll teach him to go enjoying himself in the Far East! Good stuff. I've said to Middle Wallop that we would obviously be very happy with any tour time that they can give us, but we have more members who are able to come in the morning, so if possible can we please have the morning tour!
So far
1) Graham 2) Jeff 3) Bill Samuels 4) Phil (zz) 5) Mike (zz) 6) Rob (zz) 7) Den Willard (denwil189) 8) Phil Stevens (rugbyref) 9) John (jargon) 10) Michael 11) Martin (gulfstream2tt). MORNING ONLY 12) Dave (davebasing) 13) davidallum
Anyone else...? Cheers
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Post by davethemarshall on Apr 13, 2016 18:00:55 GMT
Hi Graham
I would be available either am or pm for the visit - It's a long time since the wqonderful Middle Wallop air shows and I would love to visit the base again.
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Post by mick on Apr 13, 2016 18:25:31 GMT
Hi Graham I would like to be considered for the morning tour. Once confirmed I will book the day off
Regards Mick
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Post by photomick on Apr 13, 2016 19:22:07 GMT
Hi Graham I would like to come if possible any time Regards Mick
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2016 12:31:36 GMT
Hi Graham, Count in please if possible, I can do either time, pm preferable. Thanks Kev Stokes
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Post by keefyboy on Apr 14, 2016 16:41:00 GMT
Hi Graham
Can you please add me to the list. Anytime suits.
Thanks
Keith
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Post by zz on Apr 14, 2016 18:27:10 GMT
So far
1) Graham 2) Jeff 3) Bill Samuels 4) Phil (zz) 5) Mike (zz) 6) Rob (zz) 7) Den Willard (denwil189) 8) Phil Stevens (rugbyref) 9) John (jargon) 10) Michael 11) Martin (gulfstream2tt). MORNING ONLY 12) Dave (davebasing) 13) davidallum 14) davethemarshall 15) Mick 16) photomick 17) Kev Stokes (ksmd11) 18) Keith (keefyboy) 19) Kevin Jarvis
Please let me know if I've made a mistake or missed anyone..., Cheers
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Post by graham on Apr 15, 2016 8:57:44 GMT
Hi ZZ, can you please add Malcolm James to the list? Cheers
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Post by smudger98 on Apr 16, 2016 9:30:51 GMT
Hi Graham,
If there is any places left can you squeeze me in please, don't mind what time and don't mind doing a car share if any one needs a ride.
Cheers, Smudger- Martin.
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Post by graham on Apr 16, 2016 9:32:47 GMT
Hi Smudge, still room for a few more!!
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Post by smudger98 on Apr 16, 2016 9:38:49 GMT
Hi Smudge, still room for a few more!! Excellent news.. cheers Graham & thanks to zz for getting it lined up.
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Post by zz on Apr 16, 2016 13:18:27 GMT
No problems smudger- glad you can make it. So we're getting there...
1) Graham 2) Jeff 3) Bill Samuels 4) Phil (zz) 5) Mike (zz) 6) Rob (zz) 7) Den Willard (denwil189) 8) Phil Stevens (rugbyref) 9) John (jargon) 10) Michael 11) Martin (gulfstream2tt). MORNING ONLY 12) Dave (davebasing) 13) davidallum 14) davethemarshall 15) Mick 16) photomick 17) Kev Stokes (ksmd11) 18) Keith (keefyboy) 19) Kevin Jarvis 20) Malcom James 21) Martin (smudger98)
Any more for any more....? Cheers
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Post by graham on Apr 16, 2016 16:55:20 GMT
Pretty sure that Deano will be coming ZZ, I just need to ask Bill if he has asked him yet.
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Post by zz on Apr 18, 2016 18:18:37 GMT
1) Graham 2) Jeff 3) Bill Samuels 4) Phil (zz) 5) Mike (zz) 6) Rob (zz) 7) Den Willard (denwil189) 8) Phil Stevens (rugbyref) 9) John (jargon) 10) Michael 11) Martin (gulfstream2tt). MORNING ONLY 12) Dave (davebasing) 13) davidallum 14) davethemarshall 15) Mick 16) photomick 17) Kev Stokes (ksmd11) 18) Keith (keefyboy) 19) Kevin Jarvis 20) Malcom James 21) Martin (smudger98) 22) Rob Ellis (zz)
And another. Any more?
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Post by graham on Apr 19, 2016 17:53:13 GMT
Well done for keeping the list going ZZ. As there have been no further requests to join the tour I think we should add Dean and Viv and then close. I know your base contact needs a headcount asap. So gents, if those on the list would like to let ZZ have your details either on here or via PM, then we can let M Wallop have the final total. We need full name, DOB, car make and model and registration plate number. Thanks again to ZZ for all his work on this and I'm sure we will all be in for a great tour.
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Post by zz on Apr 20, 2016 8:00:59 GMT
Below is the list with a YES next to those who have given us their details.
1) Graham. YES 2) Jeff. YES 3) Bill Samuels. YES 4) Phil (zz). YES 5) Mike (zz). YES 6) Rob (zz). YES 7) Den Willard (denwil189) 8) Phil Stevens (rugbyref). YES 9) John (jargon). YES 10) Michael. YES 11) Martin (gulfstream2tt). MORNING ONLY 12) Dave (davebasing). YES 13) davidallum 14) davethemarshall. YES 15) Mick 16) photomick 17) Kev Stokes (ksmd11) 18) Keith (keefyboy) 19) Kevin Jarvis 20) Malcom James 21) Martin (smudger98). YES 22) Rob Ellis (zz)
Anyone else?
Cheers
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Post by davidallum on Apr 20, 2016 8:48:22 GMT
Hi zz,details are as follows:
David Ashley Allum DOB 19th December 1952 Ford Focus NC03HGU
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Post by Dylan on Apr 20, 2016 8:51:39 GMT
Have sent mine and Grandad's details to Graham on Facebook. Dylan and Kevin Grant
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Post by zz on Apr 20, 2016 10:02:58 GMT
Thanks Dave. Dylan, I'll add you and your grandad to the list.
1) Graham. YES 2) Jeff. YES 3) Bill Samuels. YES 4) Phil (zz). YES 5) Mike (zz). YES 6) Rob (zz). YES 7) Den Willard (denwil189) 8) Phil Stevens (rugbyref). YES 9) John (jargon). YES 10) Michael. YES 11) Martin (gulfstream2tt). MORNING ONLY 12) Dave (davebasing). YES 13) davidallum. YES 14) davethemarshall. YES 15) Mick 16) photomick 17) Kev Stokes (ksmd11) 18) Keith (keefyboy) YES 19) Kevin Jarvis 20) Malcom James 21) Martin (smudger98). YES 22) Rob Ellis (zz). YES 23) Dylan Grant (Dylan) YES 24) Kevin Grant (Dylan) YES
Cheers everyone
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