Arnd Wöbbeking

Hagenohsen, close to Hameln

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  1. 1971/04/07 Formaiton of the 28 Amphibious Engineer Regiment RE — 24 Kommentare
  2. 1959 – 125 COY RASC – Memories of John Benson — 20 Kommentare
  3. 1971 / 04 / 07 – 28 Amphibious Engineer Regiment – RHQ-Troop at Bindon Barracks — 11 Kommentare
  4. Aerial configuration of Bindon Barracks from Jerry Lyden — 10 Kommentare
  5. 1962 – 1972 – 408 Bridge Troop RE – Memories of Roger Makin — 9 Kommentare

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2008/09/16 EXERCISE „SCHWARZE MAMBA“ / „NEPTUNES EAGLE“

© Arnd Wöbbeking Amid the picturesque landscape surrounding the Weser, the week in September 2008 saw a hive of activity: The 28th Engineer Regiment from Hameln conducted their spectacular exercise, “Neptune’s Eagle.” Simultaneously, the Panzerpionierbataillon 1 from Holzminden relocated via a long overland march back to their barracks (Medem-Kaserne), now renamed “Pionierkaserne am Solling.” Yet …

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1968/09/16-1968/09/20 Exercise „DRESS REHEARSAL“

© Arnd Wöbbeking The district of Hameln-Pyrmont was informed about this military exercise by the liaison officer of the British Armed Forces in Hameln: 🇩🇪 Der Landkreis Hameln-Pyrmont wurde vom Verbindungsoffizier der britischen Streitkräfte in Hameln über diese militärische Übung informiert:  

1997/10/10 – 65CSS gave helping hands to Firebrigade Kirchohsen

© https://british-army-in-hameln.com/ Arnd Wöbbeking – DWZ – 10.10.1997 The British troops were always helpful and present whenever there were problems. Much was done discreetly, without attracting attention. Just like that, relatively unbureaucratically. In some situations, it must be said: What would the district have done without the help of the British forces during the years …

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1968/09/09-1968/09/13 EXERCISE “DELPHI ORACLE”

© Arnd Wöbbeking Der Landkreis Hameln-Pyrmont wurde vom Verbindungsoffizier der britischen Streitkräfte in Hameln über diese militärische Übung informiert: — The district of Hameln-Pyrmont was informed about this military exercise by the liaison officer of the British Armed Forces in Hameln:

RiP – „Panzer – Neumann“ – ✝

Today I received some very sad news. On August 28th, 2024, one of the great supporters of the websites www.British-Army-in-Hameln.com and www.Military-database.de passed away. “Panzer-Neumann,” as he was affectionately called, was an invaluable source of precious photos and information about the British military in Hameln. His dedication and passion will never be forgotten. “Come on, …

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1968/09/01-1968/09/06 EXERCISE “AUTUMN SPLASH”

© Arnd Wöbbeking Der Landkreis Hameln-Pyrmont wurde vom Verbindungsoffizier der britischen Streitkräfte in Hameln über diese militärische Übung informiert: — The district of Hameln-Pyrmont was informed about this military exercise by the liaison officer of the British Armed Forces in Hameln:

1968/09/09-1968/10/03 EXERCISE “MIXED BAG II”

© Arnd Wöbbeking Der Landkreis Hameln-Pyrmont wurde vom Verbindungsoffizier der britischen Streitkräfte in Hameln über diese militärische Übung informiert: — The district of Hameln-Pyrmont was informed about this military exercise by the liaison officer of the British Armed Forces in Hameln:  

1974/01/21 – 1974/01/24 – “SIGNAL EXERCISE”

© Arnd Wöbbeking Der Landkreis Hameln-Pyrmont wurde vom Verbindungsoffizier der britischen Streitkräfte in Hameln über diese militärische Übung informiert: — The district of Hameln-Pyrmont was informed about this military exercise by the liaison officer of the British Armed Forces in Hameln:

1999.08.26 – New commander of the 28 Engineer Regiment

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking / DWZ On August 26, 1999, the command of the 28th Engineer Regiment changed hands. Exactly 25 years ago, John Mullin, an Englishman, handed over command to his successor, Andrew Mills, a Scotsman. The local Newspaper „Deister- und Weserzeitung“ also reported on this leadership change at the …

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1951.07.17 – Aerzen must prepare for maneuvers

© Dewezet & British Army in hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking On July 17, 1951, the Aerzen municipal administration was informed by the British occupation authorities that military exercises by British units would take place in the surrounding area from September 5 to 30, 1951. Farmers were advised to complete their harvests by that time. 🇩🇪 …

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1972/10/06 – 1972/10/20 – EXERCISE “SWORDFISH” – Newspaper Cuts by HNA

© Hessisch Allgemeine Zeitung A few weeks ago, I got some very great photos by Bill Crone. You will find out here: Swordfish by Bill Crone.  Bill wasn’t sure about the name of the exercise, but now I’m sure it was the Exercise Swordfish in 1972. I found some newspaper cuts of the HNA with some photos. …

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2024/06/31 65CSS Réunion

British Army Hameln © Arnd Wöbbeking It was another fantastic weekend in Hameln. Former members of the 65 Corps Support Squadron of the Royal Engineers gathered here. On Friday evening, we enjoyed a great BBQ on the “TASK” at the Hafenverein – a big thank you to Andrew for his work at the grill. On …

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1965/01/25 – Friendship meeting at the shooting range – 26RCT / RASC

© Arnd Wöbbeking und Deister- und Weserzeitung Soldaten haben Waffen, Mitglieder des Schützenvereins auch,… warum dann nicht mal zusammen einen Wettbewerb veranstalten? Das sagten sich auch im Januar 1965 die Mitglieder des „Schützenvereins Hameln“ und die Offiziere und Unteroffiziere des 26 RCT. Die Soldaten des Transportregiments in Hameln besuchten im Vorfeld schon einige Male die …

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1965/07/21 EXERCISE “FORELLE”

© Arnd Wöbbeking und Deister- und Weserzeitung Das Jahr 1965 muss ein sehr verregnetes Jahr gewesen sein. Stieg doch die Weser immer wieder über die Ufer. So auch im Juli des Jahres.  Am 21.07.1965 rückten die Soldaten der 29 Field Sqaudron RE aus um das havarierte Fahrgastschiff „Forelle“ wieder flott zum machen. Die „Forelle“ ein …

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1962/08/13 Hughs Game

© by Hugh McKenna, Arnd Wöbbeking und Deister- und Weserzeitung Hugh McKenna, who now lives in Bo’Ness in Scotland, was stationed in Hameln from 1960 to 1963 as a young boy. By chance we found each other on Facebook and we started to chat about Army and other things. I am fascinated by what a …

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