MARCH 2014
NEWS UPDATE
Change of Email address
Please do not forget to inform the Secretary when you change your email address.
The latest email copied to all members resulted in a total of 41 unable to be delivered!
Squadron Exchanges
The Secretary has recently received a request from Luca Araniti who is involved in a historical research project focused on Squadron Exchanges.
Luca would be grateful for information of exchanges during the Phantom/Tornado period, preferably in the following format:- 1991 with 350 Sqn., F-16A Beauvechain
If you can assist him, please contact him at; halcon462@gmail.com
Please do not forget to inform the Secretary when you change your email address.
The latest email copied to all members resulted in a total of 41 unable to be delivered!
Squadron Exchanges
The Secretary has recently received a request from Luca Araniti who is involved in a historical research project focused on Squadron Exchanges.
Luca would be grateful for information of exchanges during the Phantom/Tornado period, preferably in the following format:- 1991 with 350 Sqn., F-16A Beauvechain
If you can assist him, please contact him at; halcon462@gmail.com
The 43 Squadron Legacy
Sadly, the formal announcement that the final Typhoon squadron to be formed will be No 2 Sqn has finally removed any immediate prospect of The Fighting Cocks being reformed. The transfer later this year of the Leuchars’ squadrons to Lossiemouth has now therefore prompted a review of the display options for the remaining 43 Sqn paintings at Leuchars to ensure that The Fighting Cocks and their distinguished heritage remain in the public eye. We are currently preparing recommendations for a number of suitable items to be withheld from storage together with locations for their display on loan that would ensure both secure custody and appropriate public access.
Future Reunions
Our survey at the end of last year confirmed that the majority of members who responded were in favour of continuing with our customary annual dinner. Our next reunion will take place this year on 17 May – full details can be found on the events page.
Centenary Events at Stirling
Plans are continuing to develop to mark the centenary of the squadron’s formation at Stirling in 1916. This will take place over the weekend of 21-22 May 2016 and will include a formal dinner in the castle. Approval has been given for the Squadron Standard to be laid-up in the Church of the Holy Rude as part of the centennial celebrations. At the same time, a memorial to 43 Squadron will be unveiled within the church in a concurrent service of dedication. A less formal memorial at Falleninch Farm will also be dedicated during the weekend of celebrations.
Obituaries
The following notices of death have been received following the circulation of the Autumn newsletter.
Ron Smith, on Sqn 1953-57, died August 2012.
W. Stevenson, on Sqn 1941-45, died July 2006.
Group Captain Edward (Ed) Stein, on Sqn 1971-74, died 2009.
Terry Telling, wife of Len Telling, Spitfire pilot 1944-46, founder member of the Association and past Secretary. Died 1st January 2014.
Squadron Leader Tony Parker, on Sqn in late 1970s, died 15th February 2014.
Sadly, the formal announcement that the final Typhoon squadron to be formed will be No 2 Sqn has finally removed any immediate prospect of The Fighting Cocks being reformed. The transfer later this year of the Leuchars’ squadrons to Lossiemouth has now therefore prompted a review of the display options for the remaining 43 Sqn paintings at Leuchars to ensure that The Fighting Cocks and their distinguished heritage remain in the public eye. We are currently preparing recommendations for a number of suitable items to be withheld from storage together with locations for their display on loan that would ensure both secure custody and appropriate public access.
Future Reunions
Our survey at the end of last year confirmed that the majority of members who responded were in favour of continuing with our customary annual dinner. Our next reunion will take place this year on 17 May – full details can be found on the events page.
Centenary Events at Stirling
Plans are continuing to develop to mark the centenary of the squadron’s formation at Stirling in 1916. This will take place over the weekend of 21-22 May 2016 and will include a formal dinner in the castle. Approval has been given for the Squadron Standard to be laid-up in the Church of the Holy Rude as part of the centennial celebrations. At the same time, a memorial to 43 Squadron will be unveiled within the church in a concurrent service of dedication. A less formal memorial at Falleninch Farm will also be dedicated during the weekend of celebrations.
Obituaries
The following notices of death have been received following the circulation of the Autumn newsletter.
Ron Smith, on Sqn 1953-57, died August 2012.
W. Stevenson, on Sqn 1941-45, died July 2006.
Group Captain Edward (Ed) Stein, on Sqn 1971-74, died 2009.
Terry Telling, wife of Len Telling, Spitfire pilot 1944-46, founder member of the Association and past Secretary. Died 1st January 2014.
Squadron Leader Tony Parker, on Sqn in late 1970s, died 15th February 2014.