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Date Posted: 24/05/05 7:34:47
Author: Terry K Offord
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Re: RAF Changi - the last ten years
In reply to: Richard Murphy 's message, "RAF Changi - the last ten years" on 9/12/04 11:12:11

>I served at Changi (1956-60 and then 1967-70) I was an Ops Clerk then later, Runway Controller and Air Traffic Controller. Changi was the best of five bases I ever served at.I completed my service at Changi then emmigrated to Kiwiland and later Oz where I have lived for 7 years. The aircraft (civil and military) who visited Changi were a fantastic mix if Prop/Prop Jet/Jets from the 4 corners of the world. I recall that a Quantas Jet landed at Changi, after the skipper had lined up for Paya Lebar after leaving St John Beacon, that was a surprise to everyone, on another occasion, I had to collect landing fees from an Air Laos DC3, on entering the cockpit of the old Gooney bird, I was amazed to see that it was equipped with the very latest $3.00 'Scouts' type compass which had been duly lashed to the 'dash' along with a 'Diamond'Brand Chinese made alarm 'chronometer', the crew spoke no English, which no doubt accounted for the right hand circuit they'd flown prior to landing, oh yes, the skipper and his off-sider were both wearing 'flip-flops' too, but then of course, these were still the days of the rugged individualist!
I have photos of the 'Pigs', Hastings, Dan-Air Yorks, Canadair CL 44's, Hercy Birds Avro 748's etc, all on a swap 1/1 basis.What do you have?
Not much at all about Changi on the net, great pity, it was one of the best kept and best run RAF bases I had the pleasure of serving on.
Keep smiling
Terry.K.'O'

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[> [> Re: RAF Changi - the last ten years -- Martin John Shelvey, 10/01/06 16:23:19

The "Air Laos" aircraft brought back memories. When I went on detachment to Vientienne 1961 with 209 sqdn (pioneers) The airport was full of old Dakotas ,Curtis Commandos (yes) etc all of them had very small ident numbers ( they were used for opium trafficking) we believed..Great time was had by us.. our crew room was local massage parlour

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[> [> Re: RAF Changi - the last ten years -- Brian Grainger, 28/01/06 19:07:39

I was at Air Movements Section RAF Changi from Sept55
to Dec 57. I was a corporal working in Load Control
I also flew about 110hrs as AQM (Loadmaster) for Far East Com Sqdn, Far EastTransport Wing, In particular I flew several night flights from Changi to Hong Kong (Kai Tak)
when 48 sqdn was converting to Hastings and before they were cleared for Passenger flights. Prior to the Hastings, services were carried out with Valettas which took two days Stopping at Labuan and Clarkfield(Night Stop)taking on full tanks at Clark as there was no diversion to Kai Tak. This restricted the payload somewhat. I flew through out the far East from Negombo(Katunayake)to Hong Kong. I left the RAF and worked as a Traffic officer at Heathrow also doing some Loadmastering and Stewarding
Probably the best part of my working life. I now drive a bus part time still in the transport business.

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[> [> Re: RAF Changi - the last ten years -- Charles Kumar, 3/07/08 8:15:03

Hi Terry im a Singaporean i was living and working at RAF CHANGI in the 60s you can contact me for further details Tel 98154495
Regards
Kumar

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[> [> [> Re: RAF Changi - the last ten years -- Gina north, 30/12/16 16:26:05

Hi Kumar,

Where did you work. I was at CCS 69 to pull out.

Gina

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[> [> Re: RAF Changi - the last ten years -- Kumar, 7/07/08 18:03:04

Hi im Kumar i live in changi village from 1951 to 1971 please contact me 98154495

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[> [> [> Re: RAF Changi - the last ten years -- Rhiannon Bell, 13/05/13 4:41:49

Hi Kumar and Terry, I am a student doing an oral history interview project on my mothers life. She was born in Changi hospital, and her father was a doctor seconded to the RAF in Singapore. I was wondering if either of ou could share your experiences with me via email at rhian.bell@gmail.com.

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[> [> Re: RAF Changi - the last ten years -- Terry K Offord, 18/07/08 5:15:12

Hi Mr Charles Kumar,
I did respond to your intial note, I prefer you contact me by email as I am frequently away from home.Telephone calls from Australia are expensive and as a pensioner, I much prefer to use the email system, cheaper, faster.
Cheers for now, Terry 'O'

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[> [> [> Re: RAF Changi - the last ten years -- Peter Monks, 13/12/11 11:53:53

Hi Dave Marshall.
I was at Changi, Station Workshops, from 1965-67. I fell in the stormwater drain running past target towing flight one Christmas. Had been touring the various seasonal bars around the camp and fell in trying to walk across a sttel pipe halfway down. those were the days!

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[> [> Re: RAF Changi - the last ten years -- Elizabeth Donovan (nee Harris), 9/05/12 19:09:05

My father served as an Air Traffic Controller at Changi between 1958 and 61. His name was Laurie Harris. Sadly he passed away in 2000, but I am trying to piece together information. If anyone remembers him let me know, would love to hear from you.

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[> [> Re: RAF Changi - the last ten years -- Richard (Dick) Hayes, 22/12/19 17:57:34

Hi Terry
I have just spotted your post on here. Remember me from 68-70?
ATC at RAF Changi.

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