75(NZ) Squadron RAF – Norfolk shows how to create a proper memorial

Nice to see from an ex RNZAF 75 Sqn member. Albeit a lot later, early 80’s. ( I’m around somewhere!!! http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:A-4Ks_ClarkAirBase_1984.JPEG) Coincidentally, i am now living in the Philippines, but now in Cebu.

Thanks for this info everyone! Great to see.
Nice touch with the Nelsonian hops. Nelson, at the top of the South Island, is the primary hop-growing area in NZ. If you visit for the Omaka airshow (over the hill from Nelson), be sure to sample the Renaissance Brewing products available on-site.

And the next step from the lovely folk at The Wellington – Their own ale.

The really great thing is that following the 75 Sqd theme, the hops that went into it are imported from New Zealand.

I had a pint last night and it is a good ale

So I had another

And then another

And then one more for luck.

Moggy

The pub sign in question dates from about the early 1960s, T-21. So it makes sense!

The legend was that it was named after a Wellington that crashed just offshore, but the only crash I’m aware of at that location is a Whitley. There was a Wellington a few miles eastwards, at Fairlight, where a tyre was recently found on the beach.

This pub was re-named the Smugglers, but has since closed. I tried to get the old ‘Wellington’ pub sign, but was too late.

Correct Andy, Airfix released the Wellington kit in 1958 coded AA D for dog

Just found the photo of the ‘Wellington’ pub sign that was once on Hastings seafront. Now long gone.

I thought my memory wasn’t playing me tricks, and by coincidence the same ‘AA’ codes.

Thinking about it, I am sure the early Airfix Wellington box art showed an AA coded aircraft. I rather suspect, given the period of this painting, that the pub sign artist drew his inspiration from the Airfix box lid.

There is the Lancaster Motel in Brisbane…with a Lanc as the emblem..

We visited on Friday for a meal – it is in walking distance from our home.

There are some rough edges, but they deserve support.

The food was delicious, the staff enthusiastic, if a little under experienced. But I am sure that time will tell and they will make it a venue to be proud of for all of us who want the memory of Bomber Command maintained.

Moggy

There’s a number of aviation-themed pubs I know of – One in Steeple Morden, there used to be one in Polebrook, the Goddard Arms Aviation Pub, in Clyffe Pypard… there most be LOADS of them around!

I was able to make my first visit today
The Wellington has a growing collection of aviation memorabilia.
It’s already a very nice tribute to 75 Squadron and everyone who flew from Feltwell…and it’s also a very nice pub whether you like aircraft and wartime memorabilia or not.
There was a good crowd there today, maybe boosted by the opportunity to watch the England V Wales rugby match, but I hope in achieves the long term success it deserves.
I wish it was my local!

Here are the chaps who run it.

http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/pub_flies_again_with_famous_aircraft_name_1_3360702

Nice moggy, one to visit when I’m passing next!

Interestingly, that is very similar to the pub sign that used to hang outside The Wellington pub on Hastings seafront. I think even the same code letters.

Should be more of it.

Can’t say I’ve come across an aviation-themed pub in Australia. Happy to be told one (or more!) exists though.