This was a RAF Hospital

Subject: This was a RAF Hospital Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:30 am

According to my Birth Certificate this was a RAF Hospital not a BMH one. Is BMH still correct???

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:14 am

It was an RAF hospital but served all forces in the area. Our first was born there and I was army. I also spent a short time in there with a cyst under a tooth.

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:15 am

The correct designation of this hospital was RAF(H) Wegberg

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:24 am

During my time at RAF Eindhoven '53-'56 I transported (as a MT driver) quite a few wives to this hospital to have their offsping. I took in one and came out with two and a few times three, counting the mother!!
Although I never visited as a patient I found it to be a very clean and capable hospital but then the RAF did have the best doctors....!!

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:03 am

Two of my Children were born in Wegberg Military Hospital (RAF if you must,lol) 1973 and 1976, bloody hell they are nearly as old as me now bless their little hearts!!!

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:35 am

chris877 wrote:: Two of my Children were born in Wegberg Military Hospital (RAF if you must,lol) 1973 and 1976, bloody hell they are nearly as old as me now bless their little hearts!!!

My first was also born in 1973 at Wegberg. Sadly we lost her in 1977. I have a very tatty old postcard of Wegberg in aerial view. The Wegberg ring was a famous car race track at one point I understand?

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:22 am

Just joined BFG today and so belatedly note ref. to Teabag as posting a photo of RAF WEGBERG on the Site, can any one point me to it please? My Son born there 1963 pre our End-of-Tour and any photos would be great. Yes it was RAF but my friends in all the Arms
were treated there in my days! Thanks!

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:38 am

wozcav wrote:: Just joined BFG today and so belatedly note ref. to Teabag as posting a photo of RAF WEGBERG on the Site, can any one point me to it please? My Son born there 1963 pre our End-of-Tour and any photos would be great. Yes it was RAF but my friends in all the Arms
were treated there in my days! Thanks!

First of all, Welcome. The only time I ever went to a BMH was in Wegberg. He said it wouldn't hurt, I have reason to believe he told me a "Fibby", it hurt like hell. However, the Staff were great, the food outstanding and considering my Father was RAF, he told me it was my fault for letting the Family down for being a "Pongo".

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:17 am

wozcav wrote:: Just joined BFG today and so belatedly note ref. to Teabag as posting a photo of RAF WEGBERG on the Site, can any one point me to it please? My Son born there 1963 pre our End-of-Tour and any photos would be great. Yes it was RAF but my friends in all the Arms
were treated there in my days! Thanks!

Hi, just follow this link. http://baor-locations.co.uk/RAFWegberg.aspx

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:28 pm

Thanks Teabag, link greatly appreciated and pleased with result. Memories of the 'Wegberg-Ring' and 'Bendy-Corridors' abide, we surely miss those days........'ALERTS' apart that is! Very Happy

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:09 am

Hi woz and welcome mate,

Bendy corridors?

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:35 am

Thanks welcome again Jim!
Very Happy

Yes dubbed 'Bendy' re. their anglings in layout.

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:41 am

Our family has particularly fond memories of RAF (H) Wegberg. Our second son was born there in Dec 1970 when we were living in Rheindahlen. Our third son was born there in Feb 1977 when we were living in Weeze (RAF Laarbruch). The German midwife immediately recognised my wife not only because of our name but because of the speed and ease with which she was able to give birth. A great hospital and lovely staff.

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:51 pm

chris877 wrote:: Two of my Children were born in Wegberg Military Hospital (RAF if you must,lol) 1973 and 1976, bloody hell they are nearly as old as me now bless their little hearts!!!

I remember your two "little angels" running around Munsterlager Chris, how time passes mate. Hope you are all well. Laughing

Crunchie.

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:27 am

I have mixed feelings and memories of RAF Wegberg. 1972 was in the orthopaedic ward for 4 weeks with a very bad injury to my arm, was well looked after and had a great time hiding the cans of stout under my bed, aided and abetted by a young nurse called Williams.

The parting memory is one of great sadness. Our son Jamie was born in 25th April 1974, healthy boy, no problems, tragically died of a cot death in the maternity ward, only 5 days old and is now laid to rest in the Military Cemetery Rheindahlen, there are so many babies buried there.

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:21 am

Welcome to the Forum Nick
A very sad story...my daughter was born in RAF Wegberg Oct 1976...I was present at the birth good job as three births were happened at the same time...and remember she did not breathe for a couple of minutes due to excessive fluid on her lungs...anyway she was OK and was so happy to hear her cry...when were you at Verden?
Regards
Steve
1 Div Verden Aller Jan 67 to Nov 69

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:39 am

Hi Steve,
I was at 1div hq and penal battalion as it was more affectionly known from early 77 to Dec 78 then I found the escape tunnel and legged it.........

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:41 am

hi just realised that I am a buckshee again..............

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:41 am

Bloody ell that was quick promotion................

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:46 am

We had terrible time with our son, the Army in its wisdom decided to post us out within 4 weeks of his death, so we had no time to grieve and no way of getting back to visit the grave. In fact they posted me to 30 sigs, in on the Monday.... Cyprus unaccompanied by Friday, ideal support for my wife.............not.

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:55 am

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Thanks

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:31 am

Northagnick wrote:: We had terrible time with our son, the Army in its wisdom decided to post us out within 4 weeks of his death, so we had no time to grieve and no way of getting back to visit the grave. In fact they posted me to 30 sigs, in on the Monday.... Cyprus unaccompanied by Friday, ideal support for my wife.............not.

Sorry to hear that. My experience was just the opposite and I was told to take as much leave as I needed. I was posted to UKLF which wasn't ideal at the time so asked for a discharge. In hindsight I should have asked for a compassionate (TA?) posting but my head wasn't straight. Our little girl was four so I don't know if that made any difference?

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:36 am

It seems like a common thread of moving you out asap, or move the 'problem' onto someone else. You dont say what year this happend?

For us I think as much local leave would have beena god send and then to remain in Germany at least to be able to visit my sons grave would have given us a better chance of coming to terms with the tragedy (if you ever do)

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:38 am

Sorry should have explained better. I was on leave before new posting and was already on my way to UKLF. My daughter died in the UK.

Subject: Re: This was a RAF Hospital Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:20 pm

room inspection at zero 8 hundred today, stand by your beds. Very Happy

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