Links and Useful Information

This page is still under developement. I have added a few useful links to various web sites that I have come accross. If you have details of any other sites you think may be of interest, please e-mail me with the information using this mail-to link.

How I built this site

The method used to create this web page was XHTML and Cascading Style Sheets. The pages are written in notepad as I feel that by doing it this way I have more control over the way the pages are displayed. Also as I become more proficient at web page design I will be able to modify them more easily. Details on using XHTML and CSS can be found on various sites, below are a selection to try:-

1. The ruling body responsible for the specifications are the W3C and can be found at their home page
2. The main source of information for me was a small book I found by chance. It is called "XHTML and CSS explained" by J Shelley published by Bernard Babani (publishing) Ltd

Sites for Researching into WW11 RAF Personnel

These are links that may help if you are looking for information about RAF personnel evacuated from Singapore. I have been searching the web for about a year now trying to piece together my father's service history, in particular his last days, weeks and months during the battle for Singapore in 1941/42. Some of the web sites I have used and found helpful are listed below. I must have forgotten some but will add them later as I remember them.

• David Hope's site as mentioned on "My Dads" page.
• World War 11 Chat is a forum with many very knowledgeable people contributing.
• RAF Commands is another forum like World War 11 Chat.
• Echoes Over the Pacific be patient as it is a big file (266 pages) about early RADAR
• The National Archives holds all sorts of information on all the services
• COFEPOW Children (& Families) of the Far East Prisoners of War, well worth a look

I will update as time goes on

RAF Kinloss Pipe Band

Back in the 1970's I was a drummer in the RAF Kinloss pipe band. The band had its 60th Anniversary celebration at RAF Kinloss on Friday the 2nd and Saturday 3rd November 2007. I was at the get together on the Friday evening and met a lot of old pals some whom I hadn't seen for many years. Maggie and I then attended the dinner on the Saturday evening. A great time was had by all, the band really put on a wonderful show for us all and it was nice meeting up with past members and meeting new ones. The band has a web site which is worth a visit, if you are interested just Click Here to go to the RAF Kinloss Pipe Band web site.

Links to Triumph Trident And BSA Rocket 3 sites

1. The Trident and Rocket 3 Oweners Club (TR3OC), is an owenrs club devoted to keeping Triumph Tridents & BSA Rocket 3's on the road where they belong. It is a great source of technical information and source of spares for these bikes and every two months all members receive a copy of the clubs magazine . For further details on the club and how to join go to TR3OC home page
2. Another great source of technical information is the Triples Online site which is run by Kim Rowden. Registration on this site allows members to post questions on the "Triples Forum" and receive advice from other Triple owners most of whom possess a vast knowledge of these bikes. This site is at Triples online.
3. If you are needing a new exhaust system your Trident or Rocket 3 why not visit Paul Bryants's site. He is a great chap to deal with and is always willing to discuss anything to do with our triples. You can see the results of him craftsmanship by looking at the latest photos of my bike now that I have fitted one of his 3 into 1 pipes, great sound from them and they look good too.

Links to Suzuki related sites

1. Here is a site for anyone who has or is planning to get one of the 8-valve GS Suzukis, the GS Resources home page. This site has plenty of history and technical information. There is also a Forum where you can read about other peoples problems and of course you can post your own queries too.
2. Another source of information is The Suzuki Oweners Club.
This is the official Suzuki Owenwrs Club UK site.
3. Here are another couple of sites to have a browse around, Maximum-Suzuki site, and a Katana related site is Katana Mailing List FAQ.

Other useful links

You will find information on other clubs and places of interest in Elgin at the following :-

• Elgin Online
• Elgin, Scotland