I have no doubt that many of your older readers will remember National Service. I was called to do mine in the RAF in the 1950s.
It came as something of a shock. Obviously many friends were made during my two years, most of whom I’ve not seen since.
Many ex-airmen/women might be interested to know the National Service (RAF) Association, which was formed ten years ago, has had some success in reuniting old colleagues.
It has groups meeting in various parts of the country, making visits to places of interest. The association is also represented at various official functions throughout the year.
Anyone joining receives a quarterly magazine in which members can relate stories good or bad of their time in the service, along with regularly updated member lists.
The association has recently been opened to all ex-RAF men and women whether National Service or regular. Anyone interested can get more information from www.nsrafa.org or contact me.
Brian Hooper NS(RAF)A, 13 Douglar Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1AN.
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