Cliff Wilson
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:47 am
Cliff was unique in a number of ways, one of which was that he actually worked for Dtels at two different periods of his career. Cliff and I also had in common that we both joined the RAF as young Boy Entrants where we were introduced to the world of radio communications at RAF Cosford. (He was I think 28th Entry whilst I was 32nd Entry!)
I only got to know Cliff during his period with Dtels in Cwmbran and more latterly when I joined Gwent Police in 2000. Cliff was always a keen and dedicated engineer who sought to ensure that the end user (Front Line staff) of whatever service or organisation was under his responsibility got and could rely on the radio communications no matter what the circumstances. His last role before retiring was to successfully introduce and manage new APD control room facilities to Force Headquarters.
Cliff did enjoy meeting old friends especially former Home Office and Dtels colleagues. I have received calls and emails from former colleagues of Cliff from across a number of locations and organisations expressing their sadness at his passing.
I only got to know Cliff during his period with Dtels in Cwmbran and more latterly when I joined Gwent Police in 2000. Cliff was always a keen and dedicated engineer who sought to ensure that the end user (Front Line staff) of whatever service or organisation was under his responsibility got and could rely on the radio communications no matter what the circumstances. His last role before retiring was to successfully introduce and manage new APD control room facilities to Force Headquarters.
Cliff did enjoy meeting old friends especially former Home Office and Dtels colleagues. I have received calls and emails from former colleagues of Cliff from across a number of locations and organisations expressing their sadness at his passing.