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A Cold War experience – a personal catalyst! Aerospace systems officer, Neatishead (1984-1987).

Karen talks about her life in the RAF, especially her time working at RAF Neatishead. I always knew that I was going to be in

RAF Neatishead, the beginning of a whirlwind. Surveillance and weapons, Neatishead (2000-2004)

Carron talks about her life in the RAF, being posted to RAF Neatishead, deployment to the Falkland Islands and being part of the last personnel

Scramble, Scramble, Scramble. RAF Officer (1979-2000)

Steve joined the RAF in 1979 and had a successful and exciting career as a navigator, which involved connections with Neatishead Radar Station. After leaving

Work hard, play hard. Neatishead and beyond (1976-2024)

Andrew talks about his time in the RAF, which he joined in 1976 as a direct entry weapons technician aiming to become a pilot. He

The German Exchange Officer Neatishead (1983-86)

Dieter was an officer in the German Air Force who was posted to Neatishead Radar as an Exchange Officer for three years 1983-1986 during the

Farming in Norfolk through the years (1930-2020s)

Austin’s story is part of the Norfolk Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) interviews with Broads farmers conducted under the Water Mills and Marshes project.

Third generation Broads farmer (1950s to 2020s)

Richard’s story is part of the Norfolk Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) interviews with Broads farmers conducted under the Water Mills and Marshes project.

Wensum Lodge – A Personal View

On Saturday 8th January 2024 I set out in a blizzard down King Street to join Friends of Wensum Lodge (FOWL) on a final

Fifty shades of Blue. RAF Technician and Neatishead Museum Volunteer (1963-2023)

Brian joined the RAF in 1963, starting as an apprentice radar fitter. He was posted to Neatishead from 1975-1978, and there he was the Secondary

From Air Defence Operator to Warrant Officer (1972-2004). Despair, delight, tragedy.

Dai speaks about his life in the RAF, which he joined as an Air Defence Operator in 1972. He had three tours at Neatishead, with

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