The Regular Force Cadet Association

P.R. Wehi (Elliot class)

Spent 20 years in RNZEME as a Veh Mech. Final posting was to Dunedin as a Cadre NCO. Took my release and continue to live in Dunedin. I am Married to Jo and we have 5 Kids. I Currently run The Services Academy at Logan Park High School. This is a Programme which looks after young kids who are failing in mainstream using a military style ethos. This programme is supported by the Army so I still have some contact

A.A. Welsh (Morris class)

"Saw the light and left the Army in 1988. Worked in Europe before returning to NZ with my wife. Am presently working for the Department of Conservation at Mt Cook as a Ranger with the Emergency Services programme. We have 2 children and you can't beat an outdoors job."

D.T. Whaanga (Burrows class)

Went through a turbulent time whilst enjoying my tenure in RFCU. After leaving RFCU under a bit of a cloud, joined the RNZN as a Radio Operator.(Sigs equivalent in Army) and really enjoyed the ease of basic training and further trade training. Not too much of a departure from school really. Had numerous postings to ships and numerous ports to play in. After a couple of years did the navy divers course and broadened the adventure factor. Reached the dizzy heights of Petty Officer and then went for Officer Selection. Became an officer Jan 90 and remained in the navy until 97. I did a great Longlook in 95 and a great UN mission in Cambodia in 92/93. Managed to meet wifey no.2 (from Wales). Left the navy after 20 years May 26 1997 and went on to the UK. Remained in London for 2 years and worked as a chippy in Isleworth. To think that my chippy skills learnt in Clubbies was now raising its head was incredibly gratifying that time was not totally wasted. Whilst in the UK did a number of short trips to Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and France. Also a short trip to Cyprus. My better half during this period had rejoined her beloved Foreign Office and was temporarily posted to the Middle East and Belgium. We were then sent to Oman. The posting was for 3 years and most enjoyable. Another highlight of my travels. Managed to get into the rugby circuit and played for Oman in Kuwait, Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain and really enjoyed participating in the Dubai sevens tournament for three years. We left Oman with mixed feelings but was grateful for the times with our Navy (visit to Oman of HMNZS Te Kaha) and a few nights with the changeover army crews to Afghanistan. Now we are in Santiago Chile, which we have been for the last year. Life is great and currently enjoying the snow and seasons of the year in comparison to Oman. Travelling still.......Amazon rainforest coming up soon...... Where are all the Burrows Class???? Come on lads, where the hell are you lot these days ?? This RF Cadet Website a great medium, get onto it.

R.G.K. Wharepapa (Page class)

After Grad 77, I was posted to 5 Support Squadron RNZE as a Plant Operator. I'm still in the system and have seen many postings within the Corps and have met some really fantastic people. Given the chance, and knowing what I know now, I'd definitely do it all again

Gavin Whenuaroa (Taylor class)

I really enjoyed the time I spent in RFCS; I met a number of good people, instructors and cadets alike. I learned a lot over the period about myself and others as well. I didnot remain in the army too long after cadets, however carried on with a good work ethic, which a lot came from self discipline and team work which I learned in RFCS. For the past 6 years I have worked at Auckland International airport as a Senior Customs Officer.

G.A. White (Crump class)

Clubbies 1967-1969 posted Waiouru w/shops then 1Base Trentham attached all purposes NZ airforce until discharge 1975. Then 6 years as AA Patrol Officer, followed by 2yrs NZ Police. Tried my hand at car sales found I was pretty damn good, then swapped to financing. Now living in Brisbane doing what I like, Home Mortgages. I can be contacted gwfi@hotmail.com.au

Mike Wicksteed (Barrowclough class)

Left the Army in 1987 and after a spell working as a public servant in Parliament first for Frank O'Flynn and then for David Lange, headed for the UK late in 1989. Married (for the first time) in 2001 - Liz and I live in Thames Ditton close to the river opposite Hampton Court Palace. Have worked in government commun ications since arriving here. Currently head up the judicial communications office, which I set up in 2005. Responsible for comms support to all judges, magistrates and tribunals judiciary in England and Wales(c.40,ooo* all up). Keeps me busy. See www.judiciary.gov.uk. Cheers, Mike.

P.B.A. Williams (Allen class)

On graduating from RF Cadets posted RNZA insructor. Postings Papakura K Force basic training instructor Feb/May51. School of Artillery Guns May/Aug 51basic field gunnery instructors course. Papakura CMT instructor Aug 51/Apr 55. Posted RF Depot Waiouru, May/Aug 55 School of Artillery, Technical Assts course. Discharged from RF Aptr 56. Joined TF 4 Med Regt 59/61. Transfered 1Fd Regt RNZA 62 ,Transfer 11 Bty 16Fd Regt 64. Transferred Reserve of Officers 1967 Capt RNZA.

After a few years as a primary school teacher joined the justice Dept as a Probation Officer 1961. 1966/67 attended Victoria University, wellington graduating Diploma of Social Science. Retired June 1996 as Manager Community Service Probation Office, North Shore. having completed 35 years with the Probation service.

Married 1961 wife Eleanor, Have four children born 04/62; 10/63; 04/66; 12/69. have seven grand children aged 5yrs to 6mths.

Have been seconded onto the committee of the RF Cadet Association as North Shore Area Rep.

C.M. Williams (McKinnon class)

Graduated Dec 79 into RNZE as a Apprentice Carpenter serving 1 more year at Apprentice Wing, Cadet Schools, Waiouru. I have served in the following camps and units throughout NZ; Papakura Camp: 1 Fd Sqn, RNZE and 1st Ranger Coy. Mt Wellington Barracks: TF Cadre NCO, 1 Fd Sqn. Linton Camp: 25 ESS, 2 Fd Sqn & SME (RNZE) & 1RNZIR. I have also served overseas in the following countries; Singapore 1985-87 with 1RNZIR. Austaralia, 1993 Instructor, RAE SME (Sydney). UNAMIC Cambodia, 91-92 Demining Instr (Battambang). UNAVEM III, Angola, Jan-Jul 94, Demining Instr (Luanda). UNADP Mozambique, Jan-Jul 2001, Demining Technical Advisor (Maputo/Moamba). I am now married to Donna, have 5 sons and live in Tokomaru, Horowhenua. I am currently still serving as the RSM, 2nd Engineer Regiment at Linton Camp. I NGA WAHI KATOA/ UBIQUE".

A.D. Willis (Crump class)

Retired from RF Oct 90 as NCO IC Tekapo Mil Camp. Currently working as a supervisor/servicing nco/mechanic/driver for Leopard Coachlines,CHCH a fleet of approx 70 city buses and tour coaches. Happily single still enjoying a beer, rugby and cricket.

R.O. Wills (Sinclair-Burgess class)

"Spent just under 30 years in the army, 8 years with DB now finally settled down and working in Hastings.".

C.I.M. Wilson (Andrew class)

"Served for a total of 34 years retiring in Dec 2000. Moved to Darfield where I have a small property of 10 acres. Breeding coloured sheep and Alpacas. Working in Christchurch as a Administrator for Team Hutchenson Ford. Married with 4 children and 2 Grand children."

G.E. Wilson (Pearce class)

Hi, I'm living in the Suinny Bay of Plenty with my wife Kerry and 3 children aged 8,11 and 12. I'm still on the tools - Workshop Foreman for a shipping container company at the port of Tauranga. I look after hoists, a fleet of trucks, company vehicles (vans/utes) and gen sets. love Tauranga and have spent many happy hours at the Mount Beach with the family. Contact me at kerryws@actrix,co,nz

A.D.M. Winklemann (Mead class)

After three years with 1st Armoured Regiment In 1954 I transferred to RNZAF. Trained as a pilot. Served as a transport pilot/flying instructor. Awarded Mention in Despatches for service in Malaya 1956/8. Awarded Air Force Cross in 1963 after 3 years as VIP Captain. 1969 joined RAAF and after a further 4 years as a pilot (9,200 hours+) transferred to the Air Defence branch. My promotions had a rocky ride. Upon joining the RNZAF I started off at the Initial Training School Taieri with the rank of Cadet Pilot. When I left after 14.75 years I had achieved Squadron Leader. Upon joining the RAAF I reverted to Flight Lieutenant with no seniority. Four years later on changing to Air Defence I lost my 4 years of seniority to find myself back to the bottom again. By the time I retired I had finally got back to Squadron Leader. I managed to be awarded 9 service medals including my AFC. Finally retired September 1986. Married to Ann for 47 years + 2 children and 2 grandsons. Son Neil, a Coalmining Engineer, recently graduated from Oxford University with an MBA to add to his BE (Mining). He now works for Rio Tinto Technical Services Division in the UK. winkelmann45@optus.net.com.au

D.C. Winter (Webb class)

Left Army after a couple of years and worked in a Dive shop for a while before joining Police when 20 years of age. Moved around a bit, worked as Detective in Wellngton for a number of years finishing in Child Abuse in 2001. Spent a bit of time on the Police National Dive Team and still dive for fun only to date. Now working as senior investigator for the Department of Internal Affairs, specialising in fraud. Keep in contact with a few clubbies of my year and bump into others occasionally.