I HAVE no doubt that many of your older readers will remember National Service.

Along with many others, I was called to do mine in the RAF in the mid 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, many of who I worked with during my two years at various radar installations, might be interested to know that the National Service (RAF) Association which was formed some 11 years ago, has had some success in reuniting old colleagues.

In addition, it has groups meeting regularly in various parts of the country, making visits to places of interest and enjoying other social occasions.

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 regulary updated membership 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 our website at www.nsrafa.org or by contacting Brian Hooper, 13 Douglas Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1AN.

B Hooper

Hornchurch

Essex