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RAF Halton Apprentices Association [Old Haltonians] network site exclusively for brats & staff of the apprentices college, RAF Halton
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)
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.
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204th Craft entry
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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
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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
Commonwealth Apprentices at Halton.
Started by jonathon brackenbury. Last reply by jonathon brackenbury Jan 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone have contact with or know how to contact ex Halton Apprentices from the Commonwealth countries...particularly Zambia and Malaysia...???Continue
Hawker Hunter WB188 flown by Neville Duke
Started by Editor, The Haltonian. Last reply by jonathon brackenbury Jan 18. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Dear Editor,I am a volunteer member of the Engineering team at Tangmere Military Aviation Museum which is on the south coast at the site of the old RAF Tangmere station. We have in our possession a…Continue
Brat Landmarks on 223 Entry Website
Started by Bob Rodham Jan 14. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Please take a look at the following link which shows events that occurred at Halton as recalled by apprentices who were there at the time:…Continue
Video of the RAF in the '60s
Started by Seamus Hamill-Keays aka Willie K. Last reply by Seamus Hamill-Keays aka Willie K Jan 9. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Ex-Halton Cold War Warriors serving in the '60s should enjoy this video of Frightenings, Valiants, Javelins and some nicely-spoken officers, and a couple of fairies.…Continue
UKNDA (United Kingdom National Defence Association)
Started by Bob Rodham Dec 29, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Gents,If not already done so please take a look at the above website at the following link:http://www.uknda.org/I'm sure many of you are already aware of the…Continue
Apprentice Records On-Line
Started by Clive Brooks. Last reply by Bob Rodham Dec 29, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Unbeknowst to many is that a dedicated team of at least two has been beavering away in the bowels of the Trenchard Museum for many months scanning in Apprentice Records with the objective of making…Continue
Remember Bugis Street
Started by Geoff Williams, 53rd, (582916). Last reply by Geoff Williams, 53rd, (582916) Dec 4, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
The chap on the right appears to be about to carry out the "Adam's Apple & Knee Cap"Check. Did you ever stand guard over the Ladies Loo?Continue
Bugie Street Newspaper Report
Started by Geoff Williams, 53rd, (582916) Dec 2, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Smarten up you 'oribble Little Man...Your Civvies are a Disgrace!
Started by David Papworth Nov 28, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Amongst all the gloom and doom in the press at the moment I was amused to read the article about the Colonel who has told his officers to smarten up… when in civvies! He also apparently commented…Continue
Queen Elizabeth Medal
Started by Wilfred George Howcroft Nov 27, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
We recently took some relatives to visit The Armed Forces Memorial at Alrewas. It was a beautiful day and there were many other visitors and a dedication to the RAF Loadmasters was taking place. As…Continue
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208 Entry Reunion & Window Dedication
May 5, 2012 at 1pm to May 6, 2012 at 2pm – RAF Halton
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90th anniversary of the Apprentice Scheme
May 12, 2012 from 10am to 7pm – Halton Grove
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September 14
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September 22
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Brief Biog.
Posted by Robin Anthony Peacock on January 28, 2012 at 4:48pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I hope this is the right way to give all of you who replied some more info. It saves writing to all of you! (lazy shyte!)
I went from Halton to Watton in Norfolk then to Cottesmore on the Canberras. 2nd line. About a year later I was accepted for Flt Eng training and spent a year in Topcliffe before returning to Cottesmore on the Argosy! I spent 2 yrs in Cyprus flying the C in C around the Med and the Middle East, really hard work that was.
Back to Brize for a couple of years…
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90th Anniversary bash.
Posted by Robert David Heyhoe on January 23, 2012 at 11:59am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Come on you guys get signed up for the big bash in May, especially ex 90th Entry brats.
Diamond Jubilee Medal
Posted by Wilfred George Howcroft on January 18, 2012 at 3:35pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I do not know what the criteria are for receiving this medal, which is apparently due this year. I would imagine that most ex-apprentices, both serving and retired, did so during the Queen's reign. It would be a very nice gesture if we were all awarded this medal. The cost would be minimal but reward very high.
Christmas message from David and Nancy Howells
Posted by George Barker on December 21, 2011 at 6:44pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Tracing members of RAFHAA
Posted by Editor, The Haltonian on December 2, 2011 at 1:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
We ned to find the following former members of the RAFHAA. Do you know where they are? Please contact the Office (+44 1296 696896) if you can help us trace these members.
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HAMMERSLEY… |
Music and 'art'
Posted by Mike Hayes on November 4, 2011 at 11:14am 0 Comments 0 Likes
As Christmas is again rearing its head festive music may be of interest to some of you. My Christmas song, "I Fell In Love With A Snowgirl (Then She Melted In My Arms)", is now available to all members with an almost 50% discount at this special page - http://www.ifellinlovewithasnowgirl.com/2011/.
That's the music now the other bit. I paint and recently offered Mr Sarkozy the portrait I painted of him. If you're…
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What Happened on My First Posting After Graduation to No 60 MU RAF Church Fenton
Posted by Charles Pertin Collier on October 30, 2011 at 8:55am 0 Comments 0 Likes
MY FIRST POSTING AFTER THE HALTON GRADUATION
I had the dubious pleasure of graduating from Halton as a 20 year old substantive corporal airframe fitter. This was compounded by the fact that the posting I was given was to a Category 3 aircraft repair outfit – No 60 MU Aircraft Repair Flight (ARF). The minimum rank accepted on the ARF was J/T and the average age of the corporals was 30+.
As I approached RAF Church Fenton camp gates in my Austin A40 Devon Saloon it was a warm… Continue
I had the dubious pleasure of graduating from Halton as a 20 year old substantive corporal airframe fitter. This was compounded by the fact that the posting I was given was to a Category 3 aircraft repair outfit – No 60 MU Aircraft Repair Flight (ARF). The minimum rank accepted on the ARF was J/T and the average age of the corporals was 30+.
As I approached RAF Church Fenton camp gates in my Austin A40 Devon Saloon it was a warm… Continue
THE HALTON GROVE INFORMATION BOARD
Posted by Duncan Grant on October 3, 2011 at 2:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Information Board for the Halton Grove at the National Memorial Arboretum is in the course of final design. However, in spite of the efforts of the Grove Management Committee and others we are having difficulty in sourcing a COLOUR photo of the Apprentice Pipe Band playing / marching at Halton (or come to mention it elsewhere) for incorporation on the Board. Time is running out and if at all possible we do not wish to accept second best by placing a black…
Continue The Trenchard Gnat - Spares Appeal
Posted by Les Garden on September 20, 2011 at 8:03pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Gentlemen,
The museum needs your help !
As some of you know, the Gnat can be electrically powered up either by trolley acc or the a/c battery.
Our problem is that the battery relay has expired with that oh so familiar electrical smell of…
Continue Dhanapala Jayakody (102 nd Entry - ex-Engine Fitter) becomes PhD
Posted by Editor, The Haltonian on September 2, 2011 at 11:53am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Hi Stuart. This is to let you know that in July 2011 Cranfield University awarded my doctorate on the submission of my thesis, 'Bayesian Model for Strategic Level Risk Assessment in Continuing Airworthiness of Air Transport'. This was the culmination of a 3-yr research study program funded by EPSRC jointly with UK CAA, as well as by The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) under its Walter H Johnson Jr PhD Scholarship 2008. I believe that there is an ex-apprentice doctors' club;…
ContinueQueen'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
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Triennial reunion of RAFHAA at RAF Halton
September 21, 2013 from 10am to 6pm
The next Triennial Reunion of the RAF Halton Apprentices Association will be held on Saturday 21 September 2013 at RAF Halton. The format and arrangements will be the same as for the 2010 reunion. As this is a members only event please make sure…See More
Jim SPIERS, Anthony Margetts and Ronald Francis Wilkins might attend Editor, The Haltonian's event
Roy Glynn Cheeseright, Albert Terry Corber, Christopher Wright and 2 more joined Old Haltonians social network site
steve goodchild updated their profile
Paul Hardy left a comment for Kevin Betts
Kevin,
So sorry to hear of your sad news,I can only imagine what you must be going through.
My brother (also called Kevin) lost his son (also called Oliver) at a similar age a few years ago to cancer.It is not nice when your children go before…
Tuesday Walkers at Forget-me-not cafe Lenwade
February 7, 2012 from 10am to 2pm
Reg Roberts and Ian Bradstock are attending Geoff Williams, 53rd, (582916)'s event
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Welcome Dave hope to see you in May for the Reunion
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Triennial reunion of RAFHAA at RAF Halton
September 21, 2013 from 10am to 6pm
The next Triennial Reunion of the RAF Halton Apprentices Association will be held on Saturday 21 September 2013 at RAF Halton. The format and arrangements will be the same as for the 2010 reunion. As this is a members only event please make sure…See More
Eddie Antoune Holmes, Roger (Dusty) Miller, PHILLIP JOHN STEPHENS and 20 other members are attending Editor, The Haltonian's event
AGM of the Norfolk HAAA at Conservative Club
February 23, 2012 from 8pm to 10pm
Victor R Gardner and Richard Tree might attend Geoff Williams, 53rd, (582916)'s event
Kevin Betts left a comment for Paul Hardy
Hi Paul, I saw your reminder regarding the 217 reunion. My youngest son Ollie aged 18 died in tragic circumstances on 7 January. I will not be attending the reunion. I hope it goes well. Kind regards. Kevin.
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Am I correct, Badger at far end on front row with me this side of him?
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