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This was refined by Kim Stanbrook but we request your help to correct any errors in the following. |
Entry Representative: Kim Stanbrook - A Sqn.
In February 1949, 53 young hopefuls arrived at RAF Cranwell as the 2M1 (61st) Entry to train as Ground Radio and Air Radio Fitters. During training the Ground Radio Fitters were re-mustered as Ground Radar Fitters, but then just prior to passing out they were given the option of doing a short course on radio equipments, then take the necessary trade test and if completed O.K. be re-mustered back to Ground Radio Fitters. During training they gained 4 from Senior Entries, gained 3 from BE Training, while 7 of their number were re-classed to later Entries. 6 either failed finals or were discharged. Thus 47 were left to pass out in January 1952. The Entry List below is presented in alphabetical order: |
Key:
KNOWN DECEASED |
ASSOCIATION MEMBER |
NON-MEMBER |
UNTRACED |
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NUMBER |
SURNAME |
INITS |
KNOWN AS |
CLASS |
REMARKS |
A2Z |
Amos |
D G |
Derek |
2M1 |
Died 11th June 2008. | ||
585337 |
Arnold |
R C |
Robert |
2M1F |
Ceased Training. Died 4th February 2003. | |
Beadle |
B J |
Brian (Spider) |
2M1B |
Association Member. | ||
585314 |
Benbow |
G T |
George |
2M1E |
Went aircrew. | |
585198 |
Bridle |
K |
Ken |
2M1E |
Association Member. | |
585203 |
Burrows |
J A |
Joe |
2M1B |
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Courtney |
R |
Reg |
2M1 |
Joined with 59th Entry. | ||
DeWet |
J |
Jan |
2M1E |
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585210 |
Dear |
P G |
Peter |
2M1 |
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585307 |
Dexter |
J W |
John (Johnny) |
2M1B |
Association Member. |
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Eggleton |
C A |
"Eggy" |
2M1B |
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Fletcher |
D M |
Mike |
2M1E |
Ex-BE. Association Member. | ||
585259 |
Foreman |
R E |
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2M1E |
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585312 |
Fowler |
T W |
Terry |
2M1 |
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Gabriel |
A E |
Alan (Gabby) |
2M1C |
Association Member. | ||
Hadlington |
P B |
Paul |
2M1F |
Died 21st September 2010. | ||
584487 |
Handford |
J R |
John |
0M6 |
Joined with 57th Entry. Died 16th June 1999. | |
585219 |
Hawkins |
D |
Derek (Gilbert) |
2M1E |
Association Member. | |
585257 |
Hickman |
P |
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2M1 |
Died date Not Known. | |
585237 |
Hilliard |
T |
Terry |
2M1B |
Association Member. |
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584952 |
Hobday |
P J |
Peter |
1M9 |
Joined with 60th Entry. | |
585262 |
Hughes |
D M |
Ted |
2M1 |
Died 1995. | |
Jeffery |
K J |
Ken |
2M1E |
Died 20th January 2011. | ||
Kimpton |
R K |
Ray |
2M1 |
Ex-BE. Died 19th October 2000. | ||
585209 |
King |
P E |
Pat |
2M1F |
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585231 |
King |
B E |
Brian |
2M1F |
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Long |
J T C |
Jack |
2M1B |
Association Member. | ||
Mansfield |
E A |
Eric (Bunny) |
2M1B |
Association Member. | ||
585217 |
Mead |
F E |
Frank |
2M1B |
Association Member. | |
585482 |
Munday |
E F |
Ted |
2M1E |
Ex-BE. Association Member. |
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Parkin |
P I |
Peter (Pip) |
2M1 |
Died 5th June 1988. | ||
585221 |
Pearce |
A E |
Tony |
2M1F |
Died 8th January 2010. | |
585230 |
Peberdy |
R J |
John |
2M1E |
Association Member. | |
585218 |
Plant |
M J |
Mike (Ezra) |
2M1F |
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585232 |
Priestley |
J C |
John |
2M1E |
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Rands |
G U |
Geoff |
2M1F |
Association Member. | ||
585324 |
Riches |
M F |
Ginger |
2M1F |
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585213 |
Robinson |
H E |
John |
2M1F |
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584993 |
Robinson |
J P |
John (Robo) |
1M9 |
Joined with 60th Entry. Died 19th July 2009. | |
585258 |
Robson |
M E |
Max |
2M1 |
Died date Not Known. |
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Sandiford |
C A |
Colin (Sandy) |
2M1B |
Association Member. | ||
585222 |
Stagg |
V A |
Vic |
2M1 |
Died 26 February 2010. | |
585202 |
Stanbrook |
R K H |
Robert (Kim) |
2M1B |
Association Member. | |
585223 |
Stock |
G |
Graham |
2M1 |
Died 16th June 1998. | |
Venables |
P J |
Peter (Pete) |
2M1E |
Association Member. | ||
585234 |
Vennell |
B S |
Steve |
2M1 |
Died 23rd February 1999. | |
Westoby |
P J |
Pete |
2M1E |
Association Member. | ||
585310 |
White |
W J |
Chalky |
2M1 |
Died June 1953. | |
585224 |
Wilkins |
H L |
Tiny |
2M1B |
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585336 |
Winter |
W F |
Danny |
2M1E |
Association Member. |
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585193 |
Woodard |
H |
Taff |
2M1B |
Died 31st March 2008. | |
585345 |
Woodhall |
P |
Peter |
2M1F |
Association Member. | |
585225 |
Woodin |
J B |
Jeff |
2M1B |
Died 22nd June 2010. |
The Parade State for the Entry Passing Out Parade of the 2M1 (61st) Entry shows that: |
SAA Fletcher Commanded the Apprentice Wing, |
SAA Hilliard was Flight Commander for the Passing Out Entry, while |
SAA Munday was the Parade Warrant Officer. |
The Reviewing Officer, Air Marshal Sir John Whitworth-Jones KCB, CBE was accompanied by Air Commodore B D Nicholas, AOC No. 27 Group, Air Commodore L.F. Sinclair GC CB CBE DSO, AOC RAF Cranwell, and Wing Commander A Foden OC No 6 Radio School. |
A cadetship in the Technical Branch had been awarded
to CAA E.A. Mansfield. |
THE PRIZES | |
Hyde Thompson Memorial Prize |
CAA Mansfield E.A. |
Apprentices' Endowment Trustee Prize |
CAA Mansfield E.A. |
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Technical Subjects :- |
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Air Radio Fitters |
SAA Munday E. F. |
Ground Radar Fitters |
CAA Mansfield E.A. |
Highest Educational Marks |
CAA Mansfield E.A. |
General Service Subjects |
SAA Hilliard T. |
Highest Aggregate Marks |
CAA Mansfield E.A. |
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WING TROPHIES | |
Victor Ludorum Trophy |
AA Hadlington P. |
The Wing Championship Cup |
"A" Squadron |
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The RAFCAA is Registered under Charities Act 1960 - No. 1007716 |