Visiting Gibraltar
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Visiting Gibraltar
First visit to Gib coming up March 10.
In 1944, I was with 813 NAS in Campania as an observer on Swordfish- we got to about 200 miles of Gib on a few occasions but never had a run ashore. So now I thought I'd take a short break and spend a few days there.
Just wondered if anyone could let me know of any service clubs open to ex-FAA vets?
Thanks in advance for any pointers.
By the way, I'm also doing the trip to Russia in May to mark the 60th anniversary of the end the war in Europe. Anyone else going?
In 1944, I was with 813 NAS in Campania as an observer on Swordfish- we got to about 200 miles of Gib on a few occasions but never had a run ashore. So now I thought I'd take a short break and spend a few days there.
Just wondered if anyone could let me know of any service clubs open to ex-FAA vets?
Thanks in advance for any pointers.
By the way, I'm also doing the trip to Russia in May to mark the 60th anniversary of the end the war in Europe. Anyone else going?
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Is there anyone serving in/with influence on those in Gib who can ensure that this veteran recieves the significant reception, respect and attention that he deserves when he makes his visit there?
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Good to have you on board stringbag813! I've spent far too much time in Gib than is good for me. If you are there on April 25, I'd be very happy to hoist a few with you.
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There was a United Services Club in Gib when I used to visit in the 70s.
However, try writing to the CO of the RN Gibraltar Squadron.
CO RN Gib Sqn
He might be able to help in more ways than just giving you the address of the USC
However, try writing to the CO of the RN Gibraltar Squadron.
CO RN Gib Sqn
He might be able to help in more ways than just giving you the address of the USC
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Thank you very much for your replies, gentlemen
To folding wings - I'll ask CO RH GIB SECTION.
To Navaleye -Sadly my visit is March 10 to 14 but thanks for invite.
To Airborne_Artist & WE Branch fanatic - very nice to find that these messages out of nowhere actually work.
Take care
IDH
To folding wings - I'll ask CO RH GIB SECTION.
To Navaleye -Sadly my visit is March 10 to 14 but thanks for invite.
To Airborne_Artist & WE Branch fanatic - very nice to find that these messages out of nowhere actually work.
Take care
IDH
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Stringbag,
Hats off to you and your comrades....What a marvellous machine you used to fly.
I was in Gib a couple of years ago to do some Battle of Britain flypasts and ran into a very helpful bloke....unfortunately his name escapes me right now.
If you go down to the old barracks square there is a Pub called the Tunnel. You'll know it's the one because you'll see a bunch of squadron prints on the wall behind the bar. The fellow who owns the place is VERY pro-services and will help you out without a doubt
Good luck and enjoy the trip!!
Hats off to you and your comrades....What a marvellous machine you used to fly.
I was in Gib a couple of years ago to do some Battle of Britain flypasts and ran into a very helpful bloke....unfortunately his name escapes me right now.
If you go down to the old barracks square there is a Pub called the Tunnel. You'll know it's the one because you'll see a bunch of squadron prints on the wall behind the bar. The fellow who owns the place is VERY pro-services and will help you out without a doubt
Good luck and enjoy the trip!!
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Stringbag,
Try here for some info on Gibralltar: http://www.world-newspapers.com/gibraltar.html[/URL]
All the best, tell us how the trip goes.
Try here for some info on Gibralltar: http://www.world-newspapers.com/gibraltar.html[/URL]
All the best, tell us how the trip goes.
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Stringbag and Gibraltar
Stringbag, Ex RN aviator living in Gibraltar, hope I can be of some help. No open club that I know of however;
There is a British Legion Branch but with no premises.
We are allowed use of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment Club which is daytime only and situated in town.
The bar of the Caleta Palace Hotel is normally full of one Ex RN type,(Me) at about the cocktail hour.
There is a British Legion Branch but with no premises.
We are allowed use of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment Club which is daytime only and situated in town.
The bar of the Caleta Palace Hotel is normally full of one Ex RN type,(Me) at about the cocktail hour.
