Category: Latest News

Sad Loss – Alan Rayfield

We have just been informed by the family that:   Alan Rayfield Intake 56A sadly passed away on 03 Sep 20.

Request From The Craftsman magazine editor

Following message from The Craftsman magazine editor: I was wondering if you could help me track down some articles from the old Arborfield Apprentice magazine. These are for an upcoming feature in the October magazine. The museum archives have identified them but haven’t been… Continue Reading “Request From The Craftsman magazine editor”

Passing of Jim Godden

Jims’ wife contacted us and gave us the sad news that Jim has passed away. The funeral is for family only. We have no further details at this time

Moving Home

My wife and I picked the hottest two or three days to move house. I have been gradually moving our stuff into a storage unit in Southampton over the last few weeks. Just had the big stuff to move on Monday. Dismantling my desk… Continue Reading “Moving Home”

Thank You Letters

Passing of Brian Bernard (Sam) Beatson

We have been sadly informed of the death of Brian Bernard (Sam) Beatson 55B DOD 06.07.20 We have no other details at this time.

22 July, 2020 21:28

OBAN 77 is here on the website for reading or download. I am already starting to put OBAN 78 together. Any of you that have an article, story, (with or without photos), please get in touch via the AOBA Website “Contacts Page”. If you… Continue Reading “22 July, 2020 21:28”

Oban 77 – July 2020

Oban 77 is now available on the website! The hard copy is at the printers and will be posted out in due course. Don’t forget – you have to be a member to log in and gain access so please join us !!

The Passing of Terry Houghton 62C

We are sad to announce The Passing of Terry Houghton  62C. Terry passed out in 1965 as a VM (B) and served with REME for 5 years. He then transferred to the RAOC and acieved promotion to WO1 in 1983. He was demobbed in… Continue Reading “The Passing of Terry Houghton 62C”

Chairmans Message

Dear AOBA Members.  I hope this finds you all fit and that you’ve manged to find the pub.  For those that haven’t, the experience is a little different but just as enjoyable. I just thought I would send you a short note as this… Continue Reading “Chairmans Message”