Cottesmore 1969
My name was Liz Shepherd and we were new arrivals. I remember Dick Broom in the village shop that sold everything from Brussell sprouts to Royal Doulton and was also the Post Office. The butcher would leave his straw hat hanging outside his shop when he wasn't there so you didn't waste time walking up the yard. The amazement when one of the thatched cottages on the main street I think was sold for £1500. Most people thought the purchaser was mad. The Vulcan bombers taking off and returning. I was receptionist in the Officers Mess at RAF Cottesmore and thoroughly enjoyed every minute.
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RE: RE: Cottesmore 1969
I was at Cottesmore, at my uncle's (the Base Commander's) house on 21 July 1969. I watched the Apollo 11 landing recording, delayed by a few hours by UK television. Later that day I walked out on to the runway. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver that was handed to me, after climbing the cockpit ladder, I removed the fuel gauges, ejection seat controls and various other parts from a Vulcan. I still have all of those things! We also took a walk through a Hercules C-130 transport aircraft - I was 7 years old at the time and it was a stunning experiance for which I am always grateful. Thank you Jim.
Comment from David Cartwright on Tuesday, 26th April 2011.