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I thought his name was FC Markwell.
I was part of the 1966 intake. Nitrogen TriIodide was very popular. Got an official detention for getting caught with it. Took Crippen hours to render it safe. Watched a vid about Nitrogen Trichloride the other day. Thank goodness we never made that...
I went to Guernsey one year. Probably 1970 but not certain. Steve Carter, I remember digging slit trenches, sunbathing and burning on the rocks. R stream. Joined sep 66 too.
That's sad I worked there from 72 to 76 as an apprentice and then until late 78 as a draftsman.
I remember my apprentice ship initiation. They would probably get arrested nowadays. Lunchtime drink then back and up onto the bridge. I won't say anymore to protect the guilty but the polaroid of me...
GG Tech was still there in '75 when I got my ONC. I think it's now housing.
Got my HND in Counselling and group therapy from Cambridge Extra Mural (Night school, not as posh as it sounds)
Hi Noj. Long time no chat (Still miss Friends reunited). Steve Carter (1R,2R,3R,3R,5R Left in June 1972 ). I got the detention for the Nitrogen Tri Iodide. And a warning from Crippen that I could have blown my leg off carrying it in my trouser Pocket. Now living in Ohio, USA Still working...