What an unusual and novel reminder of far off days. Seeing it reminded me of the time I was stationed at friendly 25 Group Headquarters when it was located at RAF White Waltham in Berkshire. It was a super posting and during the 1964/67 period I was there, many long term friendships were forged, many of which continue to this day and are celebrated at an annual reunion.

Regarding the question of Flying School locations, I’m afraid the numbers mean nothing to me but I can at least provide details of the stations 25 Gp administered during the mid 1960’s period. From memory these were: Hullavington, South Cerney, Stradishall, Topcliffe, Gaydon and of course White Waltham itself. There may have been another but I can’t be sure. Other units such as 3 CAACU at Exeter and the 18 UK University Air Squadrons also came under the Group’s control. It disbanded in 1968.

I don’t recall ever seeing Air Vice Marshal Duck but he certainly cuts a fine figure of an AOC. Regards…..Paul