98th Entry Halton Apprentices

 As Barry Owens has just noted - doesn’t time fly?
 

1961 + 50 = 2011

 
I have received a nice letter from Chris Cho-Young about the forthcoming RAF HAAA Triennial to be held on 25th September 2010. This year’s reunion is only open to members of the Apprentice Association and so if you would like to attend the event I would encourage you to become a member beforehand. The Triennial will [...]

Many 98er’s served with the ‘V’ Force during their service careers. I am therefore pleased to let you know that next year there will be a reunion for folk like you. The venue and date is as follows: Newark Air Museum on Saturday & Sunday 24th & 25th April 2010. If you would like more information [...]

A nice picture of Chris Cho Young taken during our reunion by his wife Olive. Thanks to Andy Legge for sending the photo in and for Chris agreeing to let it be published.
 

The young lady above has just won the TV series ‘The Apprentice’. They didn’t make apprentices like her in our days at Halton did they? More elderly apprentice types will be gathering together at the Tenth Triennial Aircraft Apprentice Reunion being held at Halton on 25th September 2010. I know it’s a very long way off but it might be [...]

Jamie Brotherston taking a break after learning how difficult it is for the officer’s to reside in such a grand building. Our Barrack Blocks were so much more homely don’t you think?  The lovely red tie on the left belongs to Brasso. Linda Molden is at the back with that wish I was in Marks & Spencer look.

Keith Slater [...]

Brian Holt takes the opportunity to make a confession to Jim Aitcheson after 45 years! Pete Rogers and Brasso look on.

98er’s on the grand staircase at Halton House. Slightly different from the last photo published like this. I’m in it this time, so it is much nicer!

Chris Cho Young in front of the Apprentice Museum photo [...]

My thanks to Brian Holt for sending in the following reunion photos:

Sam and Jenny Lowry

Hugh and Pam Jupp

 Bill and Mrs Steel

John ‘Budge’ Burgess has made a DVD of the 98th Entry Reunion. The content includes both movie and still photographs and covers most aspects of the weekend.  Please contact John directly if you would like to obtain a copy .

 
Bill Steel, Mrs Steel, Brasso Holmes and guest.  

L to R: Tricia Smith (Guest of Budge), Carol Crowe, Bill Bailey & George Crowe

 Mr & Mrs Gerry Burnett and Andy & Jane Legge

 Mr & Mrs Bernie Rodgers

                                            Geoff and Wendy Yalland  
There must be many more photos taken at the reunion that we have not yet seen. Please send them [...]