DaveM2

Thanks, I will give that forum a go (looks very simular to the flypast forum layout??)

gnome

I was fortunate to attend the event, several years running. I only really have recolections of the 1989 dinner, as we had a number of RAF Veterans at the dinner. Again, I can not remember who, but I have a signed menu, and indeed a picture of us all (which I will try and post here as soon as I get 5 mins).

The connection between 6AEF and the Berlin Jagerkreis, was that the CO of 6AEF at the time (Sqn Ldr Mike Neil MBE), was previously at Gatow flying the Chipmunks over the western part of the then divided city, and the relationship was from his time there in Berlin. When he took the CO’s position at 6AEF, he started the UK visits and dinning in nights. We also took them to play traditional English skittles in a local pub, with lots of beer being consummed! Bearing in mind I was only 19 at the time, I didn’t really take on board the significance of these guys, and I am sure that some of them are no longer with us. They were a great bunch, and it was a pleasure to have met them. They used to have some very interesting stories, especially when they were chatting to the RAF veterans.