I was wondering why he stopped answering my emails, and I feared for the worst.

Im sorry to hear about his passing

Derek has actually left behind a legacy to Singapore - his original old pics of Chia Keng are now stored in Singapores National Heritage Board.  I ask for the pics and Derek was kind enough to oblige with a whole bunch of the photos.

In fact  NHB is still sorting out and deciding where to archive his pics.  Very rare pics I might add.

Will miss him and all his tales about Chia Keng. 

All too easy mate!

Jim

G'day Tom Hall, Thanks a bunch for looking in on our website-there ain't but a few of us left! I do remember going over to Jurong to watch a cricket match between Changi and Jurong. However, this was some (4) years prior to your tour.

You mentioned a John Hall-sorry, do not recall the name. Was he stationed on Chia Keng?

Do check out our Links to Interesting Sites-it is possible that you may find a connection to your Jurong buddies?

If we can be of further assistance-please shout!

Cheers, Ruck Nicholls

Greetings Martin.....welcome to the site.

Ruck will be in touch just as soon as we can

sort out a blip in the system !!

You didn't mention your trade at Jurong. Were you a siggie by any chance? Of course this site is open to all trades who want to take a nostalgia trip down memory lane..

Our experinces, while the British Empire was an "Empire" will never happen again so what appears here is never again to be repeated.

On those words of wisdom.....I wish you well.

Have you visited my website?

exrafairmovements.webs.com

Cheers

Jim Aitken

Hi, I served at RAF Jurong, a few miles away to the west of 'Chia Keng, during `63 till `66. They were good old days, I still have a couple of chums from back then (Paul Forge and Dick English). Does anyone recall a John Hall?

Gret site, nice to be here.

good luck

Martin 

Gerald Pardey says...

My name Is Gerald Pardey, have been exchanging emails  with Derek for about 4 years , We came in contact via the West Kirby camp, We soon found we had a lot in common, it was a long time before he found out I  had a snowdrop on my head, will not repeat what he called me. we never met , but I knew he was a very kind and caring chap, we also spent time talking via our web cams, I miss him and our daily emails. I am lucky in that I am still in contact with his wife Pam. Two other chaps here and in the UK and Oz, also have lost a dear friend.

Regards to you and all your members

 

  Gerald Pardey

Hi Gerald-Thanks for sharing some 'chat' between Derek and yourself! 

Your comments of Derek being kind and caring is so on the button!

That he was. Again, thanks for stopping by-Kindest regards, Ruck

My name Is Gerald Pardey, have been exchanging emails  with Derek for about 4 years , We came in contact via the West Kirby camp, We soon found we had a lot in common, it was a long time before he found out I  had a snowdrop on my head, will not repeat what he called me. we never met , but I knew he was a very kind and caring chap, we also spent time talking via our web cams, I miss him and our daily emails. I am lucky in that I am still in contact with his wife Pam. Two other chaps here and in the UK and Oz, also have lost a dear friend.

Regards to you and all your members

  Gerald Pardey

OH CHYI HAUR says...

Hi

 

I have stumbled across this website really by chance. I grew up in in Serangoon North Ave 1, which RAF Chia Keng formerly stood. Seeing these photos sure allow me to appreciate the history of that location. I have been to Japanese cemetry as mentioned in the website. The place is now well managed and maintained.

 

Best wishes & good luck!

 

BR Oh Chyi Haur

14 Oct 2009

Thank you for saying hello as well as your kind words and observations.

Kindest regards-Ruck Nicholls

Hi

I have stumbled across this website really by chance. I grew up in in Serangoon North Ave 1, which RAF Chia Keng formerly stood. Seeing these photos sure allow me to appreciate the history of that location. I have been to Japanese cemetry as mentioned in the website. The place is now well managed and maintained.

Best wishes & good luck!

BR
Oh Chyi Haur

14 Oct 2009