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David Thornton

 

My Father (Sgt) James (Jim) Thornton was with the Far East Air Force, (RAF) 48 Sqn Adjt during his time in Singapore circa 1969 - 1971.  We resided at No. 9 Jalan Chempaka Puteh, nr Bedok (pronounced bedo) and I went to Changi Junior School. Until recently I lost contact with a teacher who gave me great inspiration in the early years, a fine gent called John D Belsey who moved to Hastings when he left the Far East and was doing volunteer work with the RNLI.
Hastings over Changi Creek

Hastings over Changi plus Colourised by Gordon Chesterman

48 Sqn Herc over Mt Everest

House nr Jalan Chempaka Puteh

Newly built temple nr Jalan Chempaka Puteh

Temple (in colour)

48 Sqn

48 Sqn (194) Hercules

48 Sqn Hercules

Argosy

Jalan Chempaka Puteh - Rickshaw Ride

Back Garden

My dog 'Coke' RIP

Changi Beach

Changi Beach

Changi Beach

Changi Beach

Changi Beach

C.K Tang

Downtown

Fitzpatrick's

Change Alley

John Little's

Meteor

Meteor landing

Robinson's

Siglap Market

Tanah Merah Basar Seafood

Tiger Balm Gardens

Tiger Balm Gardens

Tiger Balm Gardens

Tiger Balm Gardens

VC10

VC 10 Arrives

48 Sqn RAF Changi Hercules in flight

48 Sqn RAF Changi Hercules over Singapore

Hastings at Changi

Hastings Group over Changi

Hastings over Changi

48 Squadron Hastings over Changi

Hastings over Changi. Colourised pic by Gordon Chesterman.

 

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