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RAF Halton Apprentices Association [Old Haltonians] network site exclusively for brats & staff of the apprentices college, RAF Halton
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Copy date for Issue 63 of The Haltonian magazine
May 29, 2012 at 9am to May 31, 2012 at 4pm – Swansea
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203rd entry - 45th anniversary reunion
June 7, 2012 at 6pm to June 9, 2012 at 7pm – Elan Valley Hotel
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207th Entry - Mini reunion
August 3, 2012 at 12am to August 5, 2012 at 10am – Premier Inn, Oxford
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78th entry reunion
October 5, 2012 at 4pm to October 7, 2012 at 12pm – Bentley Hotel,
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221 Entry - 40th Anniversary of Passing Out
March 1, 2013 at 6pm to March 3, 2013 at 7pm – Wendover
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The RAF Halton Apprentices Association [Old Haltonians]
The Royal Air Force Halton Apprentices Association [Old Haltonians] (RAFHAA) was formed in September 1980 to meet the need for a point of focus for all those young boys who went through the RAF apprentice college at Halton.
If you are not already a member of this elite band then why not get in touch? The association has approximately 3,500 members and holds a major reunion at Halton every three years (the last one took place on 25 September 2010).
The RAFHAA thrice yearly publishes a magazine called, "The Haltonian" to all members. It also performs the vital function of bringing ex-Apprentices together in renewed comradeship.
The Association may be able to assist you in making contact with other members of your Entry, most of whom now have their own Entry Association.
CONTACT DETAILS
RAFHAAA office is manned on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 0930 and 1300 hrs
(Tel: 01296 696 896)
Email:- secretaryhaaa@aol.com
Web site:- http://www.oldhaltonians.co.uk
RAFHAA [Old Haltonians] COUNCIL
Patron:
Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Armitage KCB, CBE, 56th entry
Vice-Patrons:
104th entry; and
Air Marshal Sir Dusty Miller KBE
210th entry
Senior serving member:
127th entry
Chairman:
Group Captain Geoff Burton, 100th entry
Deputy Chairman and Archivist: Group Captain Min Larkin CBE, 63rd entry Email: trenchard63@btinternet.com
General Secretary: Peter West, 73rd entry
Branch and Entries Secretary: Peter Milner, 67th entry
Editor, Haltonian magazine:-
Dr Stuart Morgan DBA, MBA, MA, BSc, Chartered FCIPD, FCMI - 202/203 entries
Preferred contact is via Skype In Tel number: +44 (0)20 8144 9080 - please leave a message if asked
(Home Tel: +44 (0)1792 896733)
Copy date is when the finalised soft copy of the magazine is uploaded to the server at the printers. Copy date is the last Tuesday of January, May and September in each year. Please send your articles for consideration by the Editor, as soon as practicable, and not later than two weeks before the copy date. Material for publication in the Haltonian magazine should be sent direct to Stuart Morgan, The Haltonian Editor, 144 Loughor Road, Gorseinon, SWANSEA SA4 6QX or by email to haltonian@stuartmorgan.eu
RAFHAA [Old Haltonians] MEMBERSHIP
Member
Open to Royal Air Force Apprentices, Royal Navy Artificer Apprentices (Air), and Apprentices sponsored by Foreign and Commonwealth governments who underwent part or all of their training at No 1 School of Technical Training, RAF Halton. Those who trained at Halton include Aircraft, Technician, Craft, Administrative, Dental, Medical, and Mechanic Apprentices. NB:- It is NOT necessary to have completed the apprenticeship.
Associate Member
Open to Instructors and Staff who were directly involved in the training of Apprentices at No 1 School of Technical Training, RAF Halton
Subscription rates
The current subscription rates, are as follows:
* Membership is £10 per year payable by annual Standing Order (Only). Our bank is Santander.
* A Three Year Membership is £30 payable by cheque or money order to the "HAAA".
* Life Membership is £100 payable by cheque or money order to the "HAAA".
Membership application form
CLICK HERE for an application form.
What happens next?
Once your application form has been processed you will receive your membership card, a list of HAAA members who were in your Entry and the latest Haltonian Magazine and Newsletter. We look forward to you joining us.
Membership queries
If you have any queries please email us at: MembersHaaa@aol.com OR CLICK HERE and leave a message on My Page on this social network site.
The Office maintain a list of Entry and Branch representatives. Details can be gained by telephoning or e-mailing the Association Office on 01296 696896 or secretaryhaaa@aol.com
WEBMASTERS
RAFHAAA Webmaster:- Clive Brooks, 93rd entry
Social network editor/Webmaster:- Dr Stuart Morgan DBA, MBA, MA, BSc, FCMI, Chartered FCIPD - 202nd/203rd entry (Email:- haltonian@stuartmorgan.eu )
All matters related to this social network should be sent to Stuart Morgan in the first instance.
Latest Activity
John Moore commented on Brian Martin (206th)'s group 206th Craft entry"Thanks Lac.
Lucky devil being in Oman.
Like Paul, I was in the gulf area in the early days and loved every minute of it. The same time as Bob Mills and Pete Lord."
Lachlan Edward Dalton commented on Brian Martin (206th)'s group 206th Craft entry"Now then John , only 62 a young pup! Happy Birthday. Sent a message to Bob via Linkedin but no reply yet. Seems he's in Oman."
Gordon John (aka Fred) Palfery left a comment for Alexander J (Sandy) Mullen"Hi Sandy,
Thanks for your swift reply. Sadly I wont be able to be at Duxford on 27th May, but I'll keep a look out for your meatbox. Good to hear from you on the Haltonian site. Good luck with the Texan.
Regards Fred Palfery"
John Moore commented on Brian Martin (206th)'s group 206th Craft entry"Many thanks Paul.
I tried to give up counting a few years ago."
Paul Mottram commented on Brian Martin (206th)'s group 206th Craft entry"John Moores 62 Wedsday
Happy b day John"
"Hi Michael thanks for your reply, we're going down to the Hotel Friday night.
I've taken a week off work to prepare.Ha Ha
all the best
Dave
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Gordon Alan Taylor left a comment for James ( jim ) Litchfield"Welcome Jim.
We arrived on the 9th May 1950 as the 65th Entry, and for 2 weeks there were 10 Entries at Halton.I was in Block 11 ....1 Wing, 'A' Squad."
Alexander J (Sandy) Mullen commented on Griff Griffiths's photo
RAF Apprentice Recruitment Booklet 1961/62
"John Stuart, a handy Piper too! Starter could be from the Hunter, if it was a Mk 5 (Sapphire Engine)
Sandy Mullen"
Alexander J (Sandy) Mullen left a comment for Gordon John (aka Fred) Palfery"Hello again Fred
Meteor T7 restoration now complete. Based at Coventry. Flying a display at Duxford on 27th May.(I'll try to be there!)
"Meteor Flight" awarded the Historic Aircraft Association "Conrod Trophy" for best…"
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The History of the RAF Aircraft Apprentice Scheme
This network provides a forum to enable all ex-apprentices, who trained at RAF Halton, to communicate. The Old Haltonians social network is open to ALL Apprentices who 'did time' at RAF Halton as a member of one the Entries detailed on the http://www.oldhaltonians.co.uk web site. The Entry listing on that site commences with the 29th Entry and runs through to the 410th Entry. 155th were the last entry to pass out (in 1993). Officially, Richie Waylens is the last brat to pass out of Halton (see Issue 58 of The Haltonian magazine - lead story).
The RAF Aircraft Apprentice Scheme was initiated by Lord Trenchard at the No.1 School of Technical Training, RAF Halton in 1922. Lord Trenchard started the 'Aircraft Apprentice Scheme' in 1920 at Halton camp, but the site was not ready to accept apprentices until 1922 (See Tribute). The first few Entries were sent to 'RAF Cranwell' and the first HALTON Entry was the 5th Entry in 1922. Between 1922 and 1993, when the scheme ended, over 40,000 young men known, more or less affectionately as Halton or Trenchard 'Brats', had graduated.
See pages 28 - 35 of the pdf file sota_vol1_2 .pdf for a good account of the start of the HAA scheme. The article is written by our patron, Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Armitage KCB CBE (56th entry), who is a member of this Network.
A history of the culture and organisational heritage of the RAF can be found at this link HistoryoftheRAF.pdf
NOTE:- Acrobat Reader is needed to read pdf files. Acrobat Reader can be downloaded free of charge from the SAFE LINK TO ACROBAT READER DOWNLOAD
The RAF Aircraft Apprentice Scheme was initiated by Lord Trenchard at the No.1 School of Technical Training, RAF Halton in 1922. Lord Trenchard started the 'Aircraft Apprentice Scheme' in 1920 at Halton camp, but the site was not ready to accept apprentices until 1922 (See Tribute). The first few Entries were sent to 'RAF Cranwell' and the first HALTON Entry was the 5th Entry in 1922. Between 1922 and 1993, when the scheme ended, over 40,000 young men known, more or less affectionately as Halton or Trenchard 'Brats', had graduated.
See pages 28 - 35 of the pdf file sota_vol1_2 .pdf for a good account of the start of the HAA scheme. The article is written by our patron, Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Armitage KCB CBE (56th entry), who is a member of this Network.
A history of the culture and organisational heritage of the RAF can be found at this link HistoryoftheRAF.pdf
NOTE:- Acrobat Reader is needed to read pdf files. Acrobat Reader can be downloaded free of charge from the SAFE LINK TO ACROBAT READER DOWNLOAD
Forum
Burmese Spitfires
Started by David Papworth. Last reply by Richard Brewster May 8. 4 Replies 1 Like
I was interested to read in the press the other day that some 20 odd “lost” never flown Spitfires may have been located in Burma. Apparently these aircraft still in their crates were buried a few weeks after the first Atomic bomb was dropped in…Continue
The Coronation -
Started by JOHN ERNEST LANE Apr 18. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I write seeking assistance with my memory. I have a vague recollection of borrowing a bike, and with others, cycling from Halton to London on the Sunday before the Coronation. I think the cycles were probably those ex WD Commando things we…Continue
URGENT REQUEST - Volunteer with Video camera required
Started by Editor, The Haltonian. Last reply by Editor, The Haltonian Apr 16. 3 Replies 4 Likes
The colleague who had volunteered to provide his services as video cameraman and DVD producer at the 90th anniversary (12 May 12), has had to drop out due to serious ill health.Is there anyone who has a professional video camera and the skills to…Continue
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Burmese Apprentices: Relaxation in Myanmar
Started by Seamus Hamill-Keays aka Willie K. Last reply by Seamus Hamill-Keays aka Willie K Apr 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
There are quite a few memories in these Discussions about AAs from NZ, Rhodesia, Pakistan, Venezuela and Poland. However I haven't yet see anything about our comrades from Burma, now Myanmar. The ones I recall most are those who were boxers. Wasn't…Continue
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Shackleton Association
Started by Neville Richard Feist Apr 2. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Folks,the Shackleton Association was founded 25 years ago and has 964 members who were associated with the Shackleton in Coastal Command and the AEW role, including aircrew, ground crew, marine craft unit personnel, medical and police personnel.…Continue
Reunions
Started by Malcolm John Stow. Last reply by Editor, The Haltonian Apr 2. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Some time ago I seem to recall reading that entry reunions could be held at Halton and that guided tours could be arranged. Now I cannot find any references to either the tours or entries that had them. I was looking to organize something for the…Continue
2012 RAFHAAA Remembrance Parade
Started by Bob Jeffries. Last reply by Editor, The Haltonian Mar 21. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Does anyone know if a date has been set for this year's Remembrance Parade for ex-brats. I attended last year with another ex-medic apprentice, but this year a group of us from the 300> series of Halton Apprentices are planning to make the day…Continue
Lightning Ten Ton-up Club
Started by Geoff Williams, 53rd, (582916). Last reply by alan mudge May 8. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Does any one remember the Greenhalgh Brothers or know of their family? Certainly one was connected with the Lightning force. They must have been in one of the early 40 Entries. I think Andy sold up his bungalow and lived on a barge that he had…Continue
St. Athan assesment
Started by Robin Anthony Peacock. Last reply by Robin Anthony Peacock Feb 27. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hello Fellow Brats.Can any of you recall the process we all went through at RAF St. Athan prior to joining? I seem to recall being there 2 or 3 days and doing a lot of IQ type tests. Were there any aptitude or even obstacle course type tests?Any…Continue
Entry Trophies and Awards
Started by Neil Mancer. Last reply by David Papworth Apr 20. 1 Reply 1 Like
Does anyone know what happened to the trophies that were awarded at passing out, did they go to the museum?I was awarded the British Aerospace Sea Eagle Award for my entry and only have a small picture from the station photographer, I was wondering…Continue
Queen's Colour - RAF Halton
In July 1952 the uncrowned Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth performed one of her first duties as Soverign by presenting to Number 1 School of Technical Training RAF Halton a colour. The first to be awarded to an apprentice school, and the first ever to be presented to an 'other' rank, when Sergeant Apprentice Hines of the 63rd Entry, received the colour from Her Majesty.
On 31 October 1997 Her Majesty presented RAF Halton with its second colour. RAF Halton was the first and only station to be granted the dignity of two Queen's colours.
CLICK ON THE VIDEO CLIP BELOW TO SEE QUEEN ELIZABETH II PRESENT HER COLOUR TO NO.1. SCHOOL OF TECHNICAL TRAINING, RAF HALTON
Blog Posts
NMA RAF Halton 90th celebrations
Posted by Bob Rodham on May 13, 2012 at 15:10 0 Comments 0 Likes
If you did not make the celebrations yesterday at Alrewas please see the following provided by Dave Squires of 223 entry.…
Continue Easy Fundraising
Posted by Editor, The Haltonian on May 8, 2012 at 14:39 0 Comments 0 Likes
I'm helping RAF Halton Apprentices Assoc - Old Haltonians to raise money whenever I shop online - could you do the same?
It's very simple - just visit…
ContinueWiring Loom
Posted by Bob Rodham on May 6, 2012 at 16:30 2 Comments 0 Likes
A fellow 223 member has come across a new (still in original packaging) electrical wiring loom and is trying to identify it, the details on the package are:
36VV 10997 DATED…
Continue Heritage Aircraft Engineering Advanced Apprenticeships
Posted by Editor, The Haltonian on April 5, 2012 at 16:59 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Royal Air Force Museum has 2 places available for Heritage Aircraft Engineering Advanced Apprenticeships this year. The apprenticeships are based at the award winning Michael Beetham Conservation Centre (MBCC) located adjacent to the Museums…
Continue Skype
Posted by Editor, The Haltonian on April 5, 2012 at 16:52 0 Comments 0 Likes
One member has asked me to add a Skype App to the network. Regrettably, Ning does not currently support Skype. As soon as it does then I will be pleased to add that App.
In the meantime, if you don't currently use Skype then I would…
Continue RAF Halton Apprentices Association
Posted by Editor, The Haltonian on March 20, 2012 at 14:43 1 Comment 0 Likes
If you have not already joined the RAF Halton Apprentices Association why wait any longer? Membership is only £10 per annum, and benefits include three issues of the full colour Haltonian magazine every year, and the right to attend members only…
Continue Web site layout
Posted by Editor, The Haltonian on March 18, 2012 at 18:41 2 Comments 3 Likes
You will have noticed that the layout of the site has changed. This is due to the former layout no longer being supported by Ning. We hope that the new format is to your liking - it took a few hours to find a format that is compatible with the…
Continue AGM - RAFHAA - 17 March 2012
Posted by Editor, The Haltonian on March 18, 2012 at 13:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
Yesterday's annual general meeting of the RAF Halton Apprentice Association was especially well attended. Unusually we also received over 60 apologies - a record for the AGM.
Neither Vice-Patron was able to attend due to other commitments.…
Continue New developments at the Haltonian magazine
Posted by Editor, The Haltonian on March 18, 2012 at 12:50 0 Comments 0 Likes
Dear colleagues
As a result of discussions over the last week resulting in a decision this weekend, I have asked our colleagues and ex-brats, Les Garden and Graeme Booker, to work with me in order to improve the content and quality of…
70th anniversary of the 44th entry.
Posted by Greg Hayward on February 18, 2012 at 14:46 0 Comments 0 Likes
This weekend is the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the 250 young boys who were destined to form the 44th entry of Halton Apprentices. February 1942 was not the best of times to be joining the British Forces as in the same week…
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