Steve Martin Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Greetings everyone. I thought I'd join the group, as I've seen much interesting and varied subjects, and hope I may be able to learn more about my own vehicle. I've owned a BSA WM20 for over 30 years, but never looked to see if details are available regarding census numbers and frame numbers. Sarge, as he's known in the family, was demobbed in 1968, so must have a little history after WWll because his last overhaul was on the plate as 1955. I look forward to reading about other members machines. Best regards. Steve. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Just noted your ROC badge! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Martin Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 Thanks Andy. I was serving in the ROC until stand down in 1991, at 16 Group, Group Control. I tried to fit the whole badge in the avatar, but couldn't quite shrink it down enough. I lost the crown, so focused on Firey Fred and Forewarned is Forearmed instead. My appreciation for spotting it, as we were rather unknown to most folk. Regards. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 My dad was in it almost from the beginning, I joined in the mid 70s (I think) and was at the NRC at RAF Andover until the late 70s. My dad was there until the end, looking after the post at Lyndhurst. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Martin Posted September 18, 2023 Author Share Posted September 18, 2023 Good to meet another Observer. There were approximately 10,500 still in at the end. Our old Group Control is now a veterinary surgery. Looks really odd seeing windows and the top level missing. They have a good display case in the waiting room with kit and information to show what the building was used for. There's also a bronze plaque on the outside wall. The ROCA is still going well, with the benevolent fund overseen by the RAF. Our kit came from RAF Shawbury, which was where I grew up, in the quarters in the early 60s. The Vampires made my ears hurt, though I liked the JPs, and Chippy trainers. Flew out of there in one in 1988. Bad weather, but didn't need the sickbag. Cheers. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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