Two weddings and a teaching post in Cold War Berlin (272)

<p>Marie-Claude Hawkes continues her story with her return to Berlin in 1985 as a French teaching assistant at the Havel School RAF Gatow, teaching French and taking part in school activities in West and East Berlin.<br/><br/></p><p>Between September 86 and August 87 Marie-Claude was employed as a cartoonist for the Berlin Bulletin, the weekly magazine for the British Forces in Berlin.<br/><br/></p><p>Marie Claude describes her experiences as a French citizen working for the British Army as well as the challenges of being a French civilian in Berlin marrying a British citizen. <br/><br/><br/></p><p>In February 1988 Marie-Claude started work as the Director of Extra-Mural Studies at 46 AEC (Army Education Corps), Smuts Barracks in Spandau.<br/><br/></p><p> While organising various classes for service men/women and their ‘dependents’, she also provided interpreting and trips to East Berlin for various purposes, one illegal…<br/><br/></p><p>It’s a fascinating view of Cold War Berlin from a  perspective not heard before. </p><p><b>Episodes mentioned:</b></p><p>The Defence of RAF Gatow <a href='https://coldwarconversations.com/episode257/'>https://coldwarconversations.com/episode257/</a></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>Cold War history is disappearing; however, a simple monthly donation will keep this podcast on the air. You’ll become part of our community and get a sought after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. </em></b></p><p><b><em>Just go to </em></b><a href='https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/'><b><em>https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/</em></b></a><b><em><br/></em></b><br/></p><p>If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link.<br/><br/></p><p><b>Extra info including</b> <b>photos, and videos here </b><a href='https://coldwarconversations.com/episode272/'><b>https://coldwarconversations.com/episode272/</b></a></p><a rel="payment" href="https://coldwarconversations.com/donate