Some photographs from Colin Midwinter of his time as an Air Despatcher. They were taken at Tangmere during training, then with 55 & 69 Sqns in the far east.
The view from the port Boom entry hatch in a Beverley. A one-ton container airdrop is rigged for automatic ejection.
Left: A Westland Whirlwind with underslung load at Seletar.
Right: The 5 Star hotel standard accommodation at Labuan.
Labuan: An oversize 1 ton container and Colin with a 44 gallon drum rope pack.
Social evenings and a more formal occasion.
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