Comments on 11 INDEPENDENT FIELD SQUADRON TERENDAK MALAYA: OP CROWN POST CROWN THAILAND All UNITS

Hi Brian sorry mate but the same problem i had bac...

2009-07-08T22:48:17.895+01:00

Hi Brian
sorry mate but the same problem i had back last november when sending you mail, MAILBOX NOT FOUND? I replied to your aol.co.uk email today
same thing happened.
i will add you to roll call
Hank

hi brian thanks for leaving message please contact...

2009-07-08T17:00:58.533+01:00

hi brian thanks for leaving message please contact me through the contact me link at the start of the welcome page with your email etc.
Hank

HI my name is brian bishop was with 54 sqn in 6...

2009-07-08T12:25:23.081+01:00

HI
my name is brian bishop was with 54 sqn in 66 and served on op crown. also served with most of you guys during that time.was on the m.t sect with Pete Astall9(ssgt)the sqn band (say no more! once on never got off)i closed the pol point down at op crown on withdrawal.

Harry McGuinness has just rang to inform me that G...

2009-05-19T22:53:13.953+01:00

Harry McGuinness has just rang to inform me that Gordon Cross has suffered a heart attack at his home, today, and has been admitted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Glasgow. I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Gordon a speedy recovery and all our thoughts go out to his wife, Mattie.
Regards,
Mick Norton

Hi Rodplease contact me with your detailsHank

2009-01-19T10:02:00.000Z

Hi Rod
please contact me with your details
Hank

HiRod Horner Jan 67 to Dec 68 (11 Independent Fiel...

2009-01-13T11:41:00.000Z

Hi
Rod Horner Jan 67 to Dec 68 (11 Independent Field Squadron)Terendak Camp.
Plant Troop clerk then QMs clerk - QM Harrington
OC Rougier.
Rougier wouldnt have me in the main office and fobbed me off to the outfield - what a tosser he was - best mate was Jock Day (Sadnab) as christened by the boot boy. Now friends with Dave Purvis but didnt know he was in the squadron at same time. Obviously too old to remember. Got the last laugh on Rougier as they eventually commission me He He He
Am visiting Terendak in May 2009 to visit our daughters grave

Fond Fond memories

HI.J.J. FORBES CALLING.SERVED WITH 34 FD SQN.OCT 1...

2008-07-15T12:23:00.000+01:00

HI.

J.J. FORBES CALLING.SERVED WITH 34 FD SQN.OCT 1966, NASH GATE DUTY WAS A WHIZ, ALL THOSE RUBBER BALLOONS TO PLAY WITH.DOWN THE VILLAGE THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE WIRE AVOIDING THAI GUARD AS IF THEY WORRIED.
FINISHED THE RUN WAY,DID THE ROAD AND CULVERTS,BRILL JOB, THE AUSIES TURNED UP TRUMPS WITH THE NICE TRIANGLE FROZEN MILK SWOPS FOR BEER ETC.
THE PHOTO OF HARRY SECOMBE BY THE PLANE I AM THE SKINNY ONE WITH BLACK SHORTS IN THE MIDDLE.
NOW RETIRED LIVE IN MARCHWOOD SOUTHAMPTON.
MEMERIES OF JACK FIRTH YAKKER YATES SQUIRREL JOHN WILSON SURVEY,
GOOD OLD DAYS.
J.J.

Hi all,Alan Stockton here, I served with 54 at CRE...

2008-02-24T23:47:00.000Z

Hi all,
Alan Stockton here, I served with 54 at CRE Crown and Post Crown for a total of about 23 months as a plant fitter. i am still in close contact with Baz Sumner, (grader operator and Mekong connoiseur). Baz and myself still swing the lights on a regular basis as if it were yesterday, along with 'rolling of the eyes' from our wives.

John Turner, (Soil Technician), from 11 sqn is my cousin and is still swanning around the world in his profession.

Anyone remember the Euclid scraper that I repaired, that was used for Father Christmas' sleigh to the local school, or Puchai (Conchai), on the road project, with his own little road roller. And what about the Christmas party at the catholic village up the road, say no more, lol. What fantastic and vivid memories, (he says, with tears in his eyes),

My sincere thoughts are with those guys/friends who have passed on.

Pssst! How do we get in touch???

Hi JohnI was in 66 at the same time as you and was...

2008-02-06T06:09:00.000Z

Hi John
I was in 66 at the same time as you and was on the Skye job and in HK. I then went on to 53 Airfield based at Waterbeach. I now live in NZ.
Pete Zapasnik

Amazing I've only just hooked up to the internet f...

2008-01-27T16:15:00.000Z

Amazing I've only just hooked up to the internet from Spain and was browsing for information on my time in the RE's 1963 - 1975. My name is John Mc.Loughlin and I was with 11 Ind. Fld RE. 67-70. I drove a dumper truck on the Thialand road project and rember our trips to Ubon like it was yesterday. I was a L/Cpl. at the time in 1 Troop I think? I was also attached to the Ausse troop for a few weeks and went with them on a Hearts and Minds trips 80 miles up a river to build a medical centre for the natives... what a great time. I also did the Hong
Kong road project and several other interesting jobs. My other postings were 42 Field Sqdn. Osnabruck/Hamlin 63-66; (where I had a brief unofficial trip to the South of France and Luxemborg), any one who new me at that time will know what I mean... 66 Plant Sqdn. Longmoor 1971-73 Jobs in Isle of Skye; Fase two of Air Field project - Hong Kong Road Project - Canada Road project. 73-75 AMFL Troop Logmoor/Tidworth/Norway Snow blower team.
Any one remembers me please get in touch.

just back from holidays and catching up.great phot...

2007-09-30T20:14:00.000+01:00

just back from holidays and catching up.great photo of the ten feet five lads , they were a big hit down in the beach club.joe was on the same nco's course asme at hohne when we left 11 sqn. remember ''ginge'' ellis, hope lifes been good to you mate..

Come on everyone dig those old photo's out.

2007-07-22T17:15:00.000+01:00

Come on everyone dig those old photo's out.

Anyone remember the Sqn band?(The Ten Feet Five)th...

2007-07-11T23:03:00.000+01:00

Anyone remember the Sqn band?(The Ten Feet Five)that used to play down in the Beach Club at the weekends.Reg Parfry and Joe McCann were in the group but can't remember the rest.

Kevin Justin and Jim DavisPlease contact me with y...

2007-07-09T22:52:00.000+01:00

Kevin Justin and Jim Davis
Please contact me with your details .Time served, unit,through contact me. email me.
Hank

Got the ties Fred, will be proud to wear it

2007-07-07T19:20:00.000+01:00

Got the ties Fred, will be proud to wear it

hi from mick yeo 11 sqn nov 64 may 67 3 troop did ...

2007-07-07T11:07:00.000+01:00

hi from mick yeo 11 sqn nov 64 may 67 3 troop did bornio & crown. i knew f tout in dover 59 61

has anyone tried to get hold of Willy Bach? every ...

2007-07-06T09:05:00.000+01:00

has anyone tried to get hold of Willy Bach? every time i e-mail him it gets sent back to me.anyone having the same problem

Remember the pool well Pete.Used to go swimming in...

2007-06-29T19:07:00.000+01:00

Remember the pool well Pete.Used to go swimming in it with Alex Rae(fitter)after a few sips of Mekong?

I served with 11 Sqn (Plant Sect) from June 67 unt...

2007-06-29T11:13:00.000+01:00

I served with 11 Sqn (Plant Sect) from June 67 until Dec 69. From July 67 until Jan 68 I worked on the post crown road construction project, Like most others, I remember it as if it were yesterday and enjoyed every minute. 10 years ago I returned for a visit while working in Thailand and the memories came flooding back. Believe it or not the old swimming pool was still there in amongst the bush and recognisable. It would be great to hear from anyone who shared those times

Vince Vincent served with 59 Sqn 65/68 3 tours of ...

2007-06-25T22:52:00.000+01:00

Vince Vincent served with 59 Sqn 65/68 3 tours of op crown had the time of my life. where is Paddy Simpson, Big Bob Morley, Big nobby Clarke all 11 sqn

Tony Mitchell, plant troop (ftr) 11sqn aug62-aug65...

2007-06-25T21:51:00.000+01:00

Tony Mitchell, plant troop (ftr) 11sqn aug62-aug65, crown new years eve 63-may64, still remember the flies in the cookhouse, and the bogs.

HiI was in 11 sqn 68-70 went to post crown for a f...

2007-06-25T20:36:00.000+01:00

Hi
I was in 11 sqn 68-70 went to post crown for a few months had agreat time stayed with the sqn til it closed down anyone who mremembers me feel free to get in touch

I was NOT on Opp Crown, my dates in the sqn. were ...

2007-06-25T16:41:00.000+01:00

I was NOT on Opp Crown, my dates in the sqn. were 68to70 one of the last ones in the Sqn. before close down(Handed over to the Malaysian Army) Any old sods there in that period who remembers me and wish to get in touch I will welcome there contact..Alan Hollyoak, a young good looking(wern't we all)lance jack on M.T. at that time....

Was with 11 Sqn from 67-70 Park Troop and then 1 T...

2007-06-24T20:26:00.000+01:00

Was with 11 Sqn from 67-70 Park Troop and then 1 Troop What a posting. I had just turned 18 and took a lot of stick because i was the youngest in the Sqn. Great mates and a lot of memories.Anyone who knows me feel free to get in touch.Jim Campbell (Jock)

I served with Plant Troop 54 Field Support Squadro...

2007-06-24T15:04:00.000+01:00

I served with Plant Troop 54 Field Support Squadron RE 1966-68, as a plant operator. During that period I spent a total of 23 months on CRE (Works) Crown) with the airfield and later Post Crown Force for the road construction. I'm still in regular contact with many ex 54, 34, 59, and 11 Sqn guys who served in Thailand, fred Collings, Fred Manning,Mo Day, Pete Alexander,Jock Cameron, Taff Canning, Mick Fudge, Pete Melia, Jim Parker, Polly Polson, Wally Boldock. Sadly many old planties have passed on, Steve Oakley, Mick Dunne, Scouse Hayward, Dave Thornton and Harry Dyer who all served as plant ops on "Crown." Happy days, it seems such a long time ago, but I remember events as if it was yesterday. I'm still training/assessing plant operators over 40 years later. Great site, I wish it all the luck it deserves and hope a few more ex far east guys will come out of the woods!!