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Welcome to
the Romford Bombers Website
The history of Romford's speedway
team, the Romford Bombers, is recorded in this website, from its formation
as Rochester Bombers in 1969 through its successful transfer to Brooklands
Stadium, Romford and its ultimate demise as West Ham Bombers in 1972. All
the results, League tables and statistics are here, along with details of
every rider that wore the famous Bombers' Roundel. Revive memories of
Thursday evenings at Brooklands from the photo's of the riders, programmes
and memorabilia that can be found here!
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 COLIN
SANDERS
Colin Sanders
(pictured, left) passed
away on 31st August 2009 after a long spell of ill health. Colin suffered a
stroke in June 2007 whilst riding a speedway bike at a track in Dade City,
Florida, where he had lived for many years after quitting speedway. The
stroke had left him severely disabled and unable to speak. He was
transferred to Poole General Hospital and later to a residential care home.
Colin had joined the Bombers from Plymouth in 1970 and was appointed captain
in May 1971 following the departure of Phil Woodcock. Sanders retired form
the sport in July 1971 following a run of poor form and later emigrated to
Florida.
ROSS GILBERTSON & WALLY
MAWDSLEY
Former Bombers
captain Ross Gilbertson and Wally Mawdsley, the
man who brought speedway to Romford, both passed away during February 2009.
Tributes to Ross and Wally can be found in the Obituaries section of this
website.
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I am still on
the lookout for photos and other memorabilia that can be scanned or
photographed and added to the website so, if you do have anything suitable I
would be interested to hear from you. I'm still seeking portrait photo's of
Adrian Baker, Ron Edwards, Mike Holt and Brian Read - even the small
"thumbnail" photo's that appeared in programmes would be fine.
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