Category: 42 Field Squadron RE

1982 / 03 / 26 – We will remember Sapper “Rosie” Rose

© Dewezet & Arnd Wöbbeking Among other things, the tasks of the Royal Engineers from Hameln consisted of blowing up explosives. In war time, they had to destroy the Weser bridges to prevent a fast move of the Warsaw Pact troops. In many exercises this was part of the scenarios. But also on Squadron level …

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1980-83 – 42 Field Squadron – Memories of John Hicking

(c) John Hicking Gestern habe ich von John ein paar tolle Bilder aus den Gordon Barracks erhalten! Die Bilder stammen aus den Jahren 1980-83! Er war von 1980-1983 in der 42 Field Squadron und von 1991-1993 bei 522 STRE (Spezialist Team Royal Engineer) Vielen Dank für Deine Bilder John!  ++++ Yesterday I got some great …

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2013/07/06 – Freedom of the City – 42 Field Squadron RE disbanded

© Arnd Wöbbeking Today on 06.07.2013 was a sad day in Hamelin! The 42 Field Squadron RE was disbanded with a ceremony and a March through the city! The parade was led by the band of the Royal Irish Regiment. I have here brought you a little selection on photos: ++ Heute am 06.07.2013 war ein trauriger Tag …

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2013/07/06 – 42 Field Squadron’s Final March

British Forces News Am 08.07.2013 wurde dieser Film gesendet! Mit freundlicher Genehmigung von Adam Waters / BFBS! / Courtesy of Adam Waters / BFBS!

2013/07/05 – Beating the Retreat 42 Squadron Disbandment – Video

© Video by Rainer Preuß Am 05.07.2013 filmte Rainer Preuß dieses Veranstaltung im Bürgergarten Hameln! Thanks Rainer for the video clip!

1978/02 – 1979/09 – 42 Field Squadron RE – Memories of Dean Grice

© Dean Grice

1985 – Ravelin Camp – Memories of Dean Grice

© Dean Grice December 1985 – Royal Engineers of 42 Field Squadron building a Medium Girder Bridge on the Combat Engineer Training Area Hameln / Ravelin Camp! +++ +++

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