Remembering RAF Edzell

Connect and share memories about RAF Edzell, Scotland.

RAF (Royal Air Force) Edzell is located in northeastern Scotland at the foot of the Grampian mountains, approximately 37 miles south of Aberdeen and 35 miles north of Dundee. Edzell, the village from which the base takes its name, is about 3 miles from the base in the Tayside Region, and has a population of 700. The base consisted of 490 acres.

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1975 - 1977

Started by Dave Donnelly Oct 28, 2011. 0 Replies

This is Dave Donnelly and what I remember most was playing fast-pitch softball all the way to Sidi-Yahia Morroco and playing flag football all the way to Rota Spain and playing basketball in Ireland.…Continue

Anyone around from the 50's?

Started by Richard (Dick) Bieser Apr 26, 2011. 0 Replies

I was just playing around on the computer and came across the Edzell site.  Frankly it was an eye-opener.  Was not even aware the Navy had operated there.I was originally stationed with the 10th.…Continue

transfer of old posts

Started by lesley hardie bricker. Last reply by Christa (Greer) Smith Aug 3, 2010. 1 Reply

Christa, will the old site be closing down? If so will you be able to transfer the old posts? I haven't had time to read them all yet! ThanksContinue

Welcome!

Started by Christa (Greer) Smith. Last reply by Christa (Greer) Smith Aug 3, 2010. 2 Replies

Of all the places I have lived while growing up a "Navy Brat", Edzell, Scotland is, without a doubt, my favorite. Though I didn't appreciate it then, the time spent there are some of the fondest…Continue

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Any know what ever happened to my favorite 6th grade teacher Ms. Susan Bright? I really enjoyed her activities, skiing and ice skating in the Cairngorm Mtns. and the big salmon drying gig when learni…

Posted by Kenneth Duane Carpenter on January 21, 2012 at 10:04pm 0 Comments

Any know what ever happened to my favorite 6th grade teacher Ms. Susan Bright? I really enjoyed her activities, skiing and ice skating in the Cairngorm Mtns. and the big salmon drying gig when learning about native american indians and how they lived.

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originally from dundee married mike mattson in 69 went to san vito for a year then back to edzell from70-75   great duty station lived  in ferryden,base housing and inverbervie had 2 sons while we we…

Posted by heather mattson on October 15, 2011 at 4:48pm 1 Comment

originally from dundee married mike mattson in 69 went to san vito for a year then back to edzell from70-75   great duty station lived  in ferryden,base housing and inverbervie had 2 sons while we were there. Continue

I'm originally from Brechin. Married Jim Tomor in 1973. Our oldest daughter, Stacey was born at the Charlton Maternity home. Our 1st home was at 33 Mill Lane, Montrose before moving into base housing…

Posted by Liz Tomor (nee Johnston) on August 3, 2010 at 11:35am 0 Comments

I'm originally from Brechin. Married Jim Tomor in 1973. Our oldest daughter, Stacey was born at the Charlton Maternity home. Our 1st home was at 33 Mill Lane, Montrose before moving into base housing. I've reconnected with so many people from our Edzell days and they were the best ! Continue
 
 
 

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"Hi, Heather, your name sounds so familiar. I was stationed at Edzell from 67-70 and married Margaret Smith from Brechin. Is it possible we know each other? Take care !"
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