Re: JOHN HAIR (HEADQUARTERS)
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2026 8:59 am
Sad News.
John was one of the first people I met when I initially joined the Directorate of Telecommunications [from the RAF] as a technician based at Bridgend in 1969. Like many of us at that time I believe John was Ex military - an Ex Navy Submariner if I remember correctly - with a character to suit!
Helped me to settle in and learn about this new world of Emergency Services and Government radio communications. Typical "Larger than Life" Scottish person - he was also the local union rep! [I think management used to dread the sound of his voice storming up the stairs to their office doors on times!]
A special character who will not easily be forgotten. Rest in peace old friend,
W D (Paddy) Kelly
John was one of the first people I met when I initially joined the Directorate of Telecommunications [from the RAF] as a technician based at Bridgend in 1969. Like many of us at that time I believe John was Ex military - an Ex Navy Submariner if I remember correctly - with a character to suit!
Helped me to settle in and learn about this new world of Emergency Services and Government radio communications. Typical "Larger than Life" Scottish person - he was also the local union rep! [I think management used to dread the sound of his voice storming up the stairs to their office doors on times!]
A special character who will not easily be forgotten. Rest in peace old friend,
W D (Paddy) Kelly
