Arnd Wöbbeking

Hagenohsen, close to Hameln

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  1. 1971/04/07 Formation of the 28 Amphibious Engineer Regiment RE — 26 Kommentare
  2. 1959 – 125 COY RASC – Memories of John Benson — 21 Kommentare
  3. Aerial configuration of Bindon Barracks from Jerry Lyden — 11 Kommentare
  4. 1971 / 04 / 07 – 28 Amphibious Engineer Regiment – RHQ-Troop at Bindon Barracks — 11 Kommentare
  5. 1962 – 1972 – 408 Bridge Troop RE – Memories of Roger Makin — 9 Kommentare

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1980 – 1982 – 23Amph Engr Sqn – 2nd Troop – M2 Rig At the Train Staion – 24BT94

This is the only picture I have of a M2 Rig on train! Thanks for that Steve Thompson!  

1979/09/12 – Short visit to the Army

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1979/09/12 🇬🇧 Short visit to the Army It is widely known that British soldiers have a special affection for children. Time and again, the British troops stationed in Hameln organized events and charitable activities for the young – both from Hameln itself and other cities. For instance, the …

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1979/08/19 – Hilfe für das Altstadtfest

1979/03/26 – 1979/04/07 – Bridging the Weser – Exercise „RHINO EM”

© Steve Lewis 1979  Bridging the Weser – Exercise „RHINO EM” Some month ago I got some incredible photos from Henk Mulder, a dutch soldier who took part at in an Exercise with the name “Rhino EM”. Now, I got some additional photos from Steve Lewis. He was based in Hameln with 64 Amphibious Engineers …

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1979/03/26 – 1979/04/07 – EXERCISE / OEFENING “RHINO EM”

© Henk Mulder March / April 1979 – 9800 men of the 1st (NL) Corps practiced under the name “RHINO EM” in Germany. Specially also in the district of Hameln-Pyrmont. And how could it be any different, the Amphibious Engineers of Hameln were also involved. They ferried the troops from Netherland save over the river …

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1978/11/10 – Bridge Demolition Exercise in Hagenohsen

© Sapper Magazin Some month ago I met Alan Wilkinson on Facebook. He posted there a cover of the Sapper Magazin. He was photographed during his job on top of the Valentini-Bridge between Hagenohsen and Kirchohsen in November 1978! A few weeks later I donated some photos to the Sapper Magazine about the Bicycle Day 2015 and …

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1978 – Floating Exercise at Ohr Park – 39 Field Squadron

© Arnd Wöbbeking & Photos by Al Prescott Wie ich schon einmal geschrieben habe, viele andere Einheiten nutzen den NATO-Truppenübungsplatz Ohr. Wie auch hier die Photos von Al Prescott beweisen! Sie zeigen die 39 Field Squadron, die damals der 2nd Armoured Division zugeordnet war! 39 war hier und teste Ihre Fahrzeuge beim Tiefwaten durch die …

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1977 NEPTUNES TRIDENT

                                 

1977/06/03 – Freedom of the Town – First Day Cover

  3 June 1977 Corps of Royal Engineers Freedom of the Town of Hameln Commemorative Cover Stamps: 8½ᵖ “Silver Jubilee” commemorative, issued 11 May 1977. Special Handstamp: Freedom of the Town of Hameln, The Corps of RE, RE Cypher, BSPF 3677. Variation: Misprint: The Bandsman’s Coat should be red not black. The trousers , Flag and …

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1975/01/27-1975/01/31 EXERCISE “WOODPECKERS SET”

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking The district of Hameln-Pyrmont was informed about this military exercise by the liaison officer of the British forces in Hameln. Note: It is not necessarily the case that all exercises were carried out with the participation of Hameln units. Der Landkreis Hameln-Pyrmont wurde vom Verbindungsoffizier der britischen …

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1975/01/13-1975/01/17 EXERCISE “KESTRELS ACE 1”

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking The district of Hameln-Pyrmont was informed about this military exercise by the liaison officer of the British forces in Hameln. Note: It is not necessarily the case that all exercises were carried out with the participation of Hameln units. Der Landkreis Hameln-Pyrmont wurde vom Verbindungsoffizier der britischen …

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1974/11/22 – 1974/11/28 – EXERCISE “NOVEMBER HANDIKAP”

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking The district of Hameln-Pyrmont was informed about this military exercise by the liaison officer of the British forces in Hameln. Note: It is not necessarily the case that all exercises were carried out with the participation of Hameln units. Der Landkreis Hameln-Pyrmont wurde vom Verbindungsoffizier der britischen …

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1974/11/18 – 1974/11/22 – EXERCISE “KNIGHTS GAMBIT”

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking The district of Hameln-Pyrmont was informed about this military exercise by the liaison officer of the British forces in Hameln. Note: It is not necessarily the case that all exercises were carried out with the participation of Hameln units. Der Landkreis Hameln-Pyrmont wurde vom Verbindungsoffizier der britischen …

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1974/11/18 – 1974/11/22 – EXERCISE “RIG UP”

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking The district of Hameln-Pyrmont was informed about this military exercise by the liaison officer of the British forces in Hameln. Note: It is not necessarily the case that all exercises were carried out with the participation of Hameln units. Der Landkreis Hameln-Pyrmont wurde vom Verbindungsoffizier der britischen …

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1974/11/14 – 1974/11/18 – EXERCISE “IDLE SWAN”

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking The district of Hameln-Pyrmont was informed about this military exercise by the liaison officer of the British forces in Hameln. Note: It is not necessarily the case that all exercises were carried out with the participation of Hameln units. Der Landkreis Hameln-Pyrmont wurde vom Verbindungsoffizier der britischen …

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