Where's the Class Rep? Shockwaves today rippled through the sinus muscle that is Where's the Class Rep? Shockwaves today rippled through the sinuous muscle that is AP254 - Oxford's Finest when young George 'of the Jungle' Godding asked who is the Class Rep? It was suddenly realised that AP254 has been leaderless since the they returned from Goodyear and that it was time a new leader was duly elected to take on the important tasks of - er, well, erm, ok I'll come back to that later.

The last Class Rep was Andy 'word' Savell but according to Class Rep Law, the position is automatically resigned when the course moves continent. That means for precisely 6 weeks, 3 days and 2 minutes AP254 have been leaderless.

254's first Class Rep Graeme 'Chief' Butler said "This is a shocking state of affairs. The fine and high office of 254 Class Rep has been neglected it wouldn't happen if we had an independent Scotland and another thing....".

To rectify this situation, 254 are launching a OAT wide search for a new Class Rep. In the style of 'Where's Wally' readers will be asked to pick who they think is the next suitable class rep and post suggestions here.

ap254.com is currently experiencing a few difficulties, primarily due to animal problems. Firstly, a Panda came along and managed to overwrite lots of files and stop others from working. The Panda of course blamed all of the problems on a Duck, a likely excuse I'm sure you'll agree. The main section that isn't working is the Gallery, but if you find anything else, feel free to email the Panda or Dave, but preferably Panda.

Well we're working to get it all up and running again properly asap, there may even be a whole new version of the site soon and of course, plenty more updates.  I'd also like to draw the notice on the front page to the attention of all of 254. See you next Wednesday!

Tearful and emotional scenes were witnessed last Saturday night when young Jamie Tearful and emotional scenes were witnessed last Saturday night when young Jamie Treadwell was unexpectedly reunited with his Air Chainsaw!

Jamie and his air chainsaw were regularly seen on dancefloors across the world particularly towards the end of the night. Many who had seen the two air chainsawing in harmony commented that the chemistry was almost electric!

Unfortunately tragedy struck just over three months ago when Jamie and the air chainsaw were on a trip from Goodyear to Las Vegas. Jamie was unaware of Nevada's strict rules regarding the use of air chainsaws on dancefloors. Unfortunately the pair were soon spotted by an eagle-eyed security agent who immediately requested that the air chainsaw was handed over. Although Jamie felt a deep (some might say emotional) attachment to his imaginary power tool, he instinctively knew that resistance would only cause a scene and make matters worse. Reluctantly he handed over his trusty friend.

Many thought that would be the end of a beautiful relationship, however fellow Vegasers Freddie and Boris have been pleading with the Nevada authorities for several weeks now for chainsaw's release.

Unbeknown to Jamie, the air chainsaw was released from UK customs only late on Saturday afternoon after its transatlantic journey, making it possible to surprise Jamie with imaginary power tool at Catherine and Boris's Engagement Party.

In an exclusive interview with AP254.com, Jamie said 'I was well banged to rights in Vegas guvnor. I was well mucked off and a total mug. But it was real pucka to be reunited with me old mucka. I wanna fank my friends Boris and Freddie for all their work on the blag. Solid gezza!' Freddie said 'We saw how disappointed Jamie became when separated from his air friend and we knew we had to act'. Boris added 'It cost a lot of money to have the air chainsaw released but it was worth it to see the smile on his face again!'

AP254.com looks forward to seeing the chainsaw and Jamie on many dancefloors in the Oxford area over the next few months. And of course, many congratulations to Catherine and Boris on their engagement. Photos to come soon.

254 would like to wish esteemed class member Tom 'Gabers' Gabriel a very happy birthday for 254 would like to wish esteemed class member Tom 'Gabers' Gabriel a very happy birthday for today Thursday 21st September 2006! Tom who is currently finishing his CPL and about to hop on a plane back to Blighty will probably so engrossed that he will not remember his birthday!

Tom, on behalf of AP254 (OAT's finest) we wish you a very happy 23rd Birthday! Pictured below is Tom receiving his birthday cake from everyones favourite Dispatcher Sandra 'Sandy' Gonzalez who moments earlier jumped out of the cake to suprise Tom!

No folks this is not another terrible Hollywood remake of a film classic but the daring tale of how AP254 attempted to escape from the hell known as Stalag Luft Goodyear.

After being interned in ATCA's 'training' camp and suffering daily tortures of floods caused by broken water mains, asbestos poisoning and repeated exposure to AP253; 254's escape planning committee decided enough was enough and hatched a daring plan to bust out of the walls of HMP Goodyear and make it back to dear old Blighty.

Using a cover story of passing their CPLs, 254 were secretly able to start digging three tunnels 'Tom', 'Dick' and 'Katie' from the compound at Goodyear all the way to Van Buren, Lichfield and Dysart respectively.

First to escape were Si and Jen who sneaked down tunnel Tom to emerge to freedom. They then evaded escape to reach Sky Harbor Airport and stowaway on a London bound flight. On reaching dear old Blighty, Simon made the signal to let those back in the camp that he and Jen had made it safety - that's right he opened a can of cider!

By creating dummies, 254 were able cover for the disappearances during parades as shown in this photograph taken moments before a parade. Thanks to Matt 'keen spotter' Gray for this photograph which he managed to smuggle out of the camp.

Next to break out were Richard 'in the rubbish cart' Mallows, Kevin 'honest I can see' Briggs, Adam 'pole vault the wire' Kohler and Greg 'I tunnel in my sleep' Hardman who escaped in the second tunnel 'Dick' on Saturday night. Unfortunately Greg made a schoolboy error when at US Immigrations and was immediately recaptured. The Immigration Officer sensing Greg's papers may be forgeries said in an English accent 'Good luck dickhead' to which Greg automatically responded 'Thanks dickhead' instantly blowing his cover!

And so this tale of daring do will pass into the annuls of history alongside other stories of courage and bravery including; Escape from Colditz, 633 Squadron, The Dambusters and of course Bambi. Anthony Petteford, OAT Supremo and Command In Chief didn't say 'This courageous escape by 254 only goes to prove the calibre of that course. I have never seen daring so daring before. And it's quite lucky because I was short of exactly 5 people for the next FOF course and this will fill it up nicely!'

A spokesman for ATCA said 'I can't believe ze tommies are eskaping so much. We only tried to make zem feel at home. I mean all that stuff about broken water mains and asbestos was only to make if feel like home. I have been to London before and it always looks like a building site so we thought it would make zem feel kwite at home. I sink we might have made a mistake, nien?'