RAF MARHAM FIRE OFFICER WO DAVE STARKINGS MBE RETIRES AFTER 37 YEARS SERVICE 1970 - 2007

Thursday 15th February 2007 marked the end of an era for Norfolk born and bred Warrant Officer David Alan Starkings. He left the main gates of RAF Marham for the final time after completing a total of 37 years in the Royal Air Force as a Fireman. This momentous occasion was marked by hosting a gathering of close friends and colleagues from across the years to a formal dinner in the Warrant Officers & Sergeants Mess at RAF Marham. A fantastic and memorable event, where the level of attendance proved testimony to a very popular and highly respected individual. Having served overseas in Masirah in the Persian Gulf, Bruggen in Germany, working with NATO in the Netherlands, The Falkland Islands and Basrah in addition to several UK based postings including Conningsby, Coltishall, St Mawgan and Marham culminating in what has been a diverse and successful vocation.

In Her Majesty the Queen’s New Years Honour list (2006) Warrant Officer Starkings was awarded the MBE for his efforts in Basrah, his contributions to the organisation of both the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford and Operation FRESCO (Military cover for the Civil Fire Service strike) where he was based in Norwich as well as his charity fund raising for Children In Need over several years.

Warrant Officer Starkings (Retired) who resides in Wroxham with his wife Georgina and sons Bradley and Fraser, leaves the Service with proud and fond memories of a varied and distinguished career within the Royal Air Force.

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