Tiger Reunions – The 74(F) Tiger Squadron Association

Tiger Reunions

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2024 (107th Anniversary)

Maids Head Hotel – Norwich

2023 (106th Anniversary)

Maids Head Hotel – Norwich

Wattisham Ground Crew Reunion

Saturday 27th August 2022 saw the former ground crew of 74(F) Tiger Squadron hold their first reunion since the pandemic at their former HAS site at Wattisham. XT914 was on hand to supply the ideal back drop along with former Tigers boss Cliff Spink and former Wattisham base commander Black Robertson also in attendance.

A huge thank you must go to the volunteers of the Wattisham Heritage Museum for their kind assistance in making this all happen.

2022 (105th Anniversary)

Maids Head Hotel – Norwich

2019 (102nd Anniversary)

Maids Head Hotel – Norwich

2018 (101st Anniversary)

Stratford Manor – Stratford-Upon-Avon

A selection of photo`s from this years reunion.

2017 (100th Anniversary)

The Falcon—Stratford-upon-Avon

As reunions go, this was the big one.

Here`s a selection of photo`s from a rather special Tigers evening.

Special guest speaker on the evening was Wing Commander Chris Moon, until recently OC 3 Squadron, and our many thanks to him for an excellent talk enjoyed by all.

2016 (99th Anniversary)

The Falcon—Stratford-upon-Avon

… A selection of photo`s from another great reunion….

Special guest speaker was David Rigg and our thanks to him for speaking about his experiences in Afghanistan.

2015 (98th Anniversary)

The Falcon—Stratford-upon-Avon

… Yet another great reunion….

Some photos from Jim Jolly….

2014 (97th Anniversary)

The Falcon—Stratford-upon-Avon

…. Another great reunion….

Our special guest was Dr Michael Crowe who is the son of 74’s CO in 1935 who gave a most interesting talk and brought along a wealth of photographs and film that his father took throughout a distinguished RAF career spanning two world wars.

Tony Clay was another guest who has a particular interest in 74 Squadron and brought along his models of 74 Squadron aircraft.

Some photos from Jim Jolly….

…and some more from David Ketcher…

2013 (96th Anniversary)

The Falcon—Stratford-upon-Avon

Once again, a superb weekend with good numbers and some new faces.

Our special guest this year was Marigold Simpson ,who kindly displayed a selection of memorabilia of her late Brother—-Pilot -Thomas Brian Kirk.

Woody’s’ Brew

This selection by Margie Crow,Dave Ketcher & Jim Jolly

2012

The Falcon—Stratford-upon-Avon

Despite the reduced attendance this year, an excellent weekend was had by all.

As always, it is difficult to select photo’s from the many taken, so I have chosen a few, including some of the new faces.

This selection by John Crow & Jim Jolly.

These images appear blurred but will dramatically come to life when clicked.

2011

The Royal Court–Coventry

As always, a good time was had by all, picking up with old friends and competing with ‘Crufts’ dog show.

There were 84 attendees this year, including some new faces.

As always it has been difficult to select photographs from the many, so once again I have tried to include some new faces.

This selection by John Crow,Dave Ketcher, Linda Johnstone & Jim Jolly.

Tigers Group

Tengah Tigers

Tengah Tigers with names

2010 (50 years of the Lightning)

The Falcon—Stratford-upon-Avon

As always, a good time was had by all, picking up with old friends.

There were 93 attendees this year, including some new faces.

It has been difficult to select photographs from the many, so this year I have tried to include some new faces.

This selection by John Crow ;Linda Johnstone & Jim Jolly-

Mystery Guest

2009

Held at the Hilton- Warwick

Sadly we were unable to attend the reunion this year ,however I understand that a good time was had by all despite the struggle to acquire a second mortgage to pay the bar bills.

Here is a selection of the many photographs taken by Dave Ketcher, with his new toy !

2008

Held at the Hilton- Warwick

This years reunion was of special significance ,since it marked the 90th Anniversary of the famous ‘Tiger’ Squadron.

There were in excess of 100 attendees, who all appeared to have a wonderful time.

This event could not have come to fruition had it not been for the efforts of the committee, and of course Bob & Angie Cossey, who work tirelessly to keep our association very much alive .We all owe them a huge dept of gratitude for their commitment to the association.

Our President, Air Vice Marshall ‘Boz’ Robinson decided ,after 16 years of loyal service, to hand over the reigns to Air Marshall Cliff Spink.

A new badge of office was introduced by ‘Boz’ in the form of a Fez, henceforth and for ever to be worn by the President for all speeches.

For a definition of a Fez follow this link:- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fez_(clothing)#The_fez_in_military_use

Here are a few pictures provided by John Crow & Dave Ketcher