Date: 1/5/2004 2:53:37 AM

To: rsswift@stny.rr.com; jack@lafayolle.net; mac@hawkeditions.com; pporter@socal.rr.com

Subject: Merryfield History

Dear Sirs,

Fascinating to read all about the history of Merryfield on your wonderful web site.

I am currently the "Admin Chief" serving there. The Boss and I are trying to gain as much historical data as we can in order to preserve the soul of the place. It seems to have had an important role to play in so many lives.

I was just curious, if any of you chaps are local to the place, please feel free to pop around and see us. The Boss and I are more than willing to show you around the old place and let you see what we do now. (Just ask at the gate for the Boss or the Chief) You will be allowed to take photo's and with any luck, there may even be a cup of tea!! (Staff dependant!)

Anyway, I hope you can help us, (any spare old photo's or information would be fantastic), and we can help you. I look forward to hearing from you in the future.

CPOAC Colin M Handy

RNAS Merryfield