Summer Camp 1956 - RAF Thorney Island

This picture kindly donated by Ron Drapper, whose describes it in his own words below...

296 Squadron Summer Camp RAF Thorney Island 1956

Top row (15 cadets) last cadet on right first name unknown VANN

Middle row from left with moustache Flt Sgt Gottesman, Cpl Harry Golder with leopard skin, to his immediate left Sgt John Drapper, tow cadets further left is possibly Cdt Ken Hill.

Front row seated (7) left to right facing W/O Ron Broome, P/O John Fellows/Fowles, RAF Camp Commandant Sqn Ldr L Price, Adjutant 296 Squadron Flt Lt Bert Frances, RAF Officer, W/O Rea Vass.

N.B. The .303 ceremonial rifles and the diminishing numbers.