Arnd Wöbbeking

Hagenohsen, close to Hameln

If you have any more information, photos, document whatever, send to my email please. It is your chance to be an active part in the History of British Army in Hameln. All information is very welcome - thank you so much!

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  1. 1971/04/07 Formation of the 28 Amphibious Engineer Regiment RE — 25 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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1990/11/30 – 1990/12/02 – Swim for Janey / Schwimmen für Janey

I think all knows, the British always have a „Heart for Children“.  So also in November 28th 1990. Tommo Thomas, Steve Goodman, Colin Kerr, Randy Radall, Taff Williams, Bill McGonagle, Dave Jones, Paul Newman and Kevin Walford jumped into water to swim until 48 hours a 200 km long distance. The aim of this was …

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1972-75 – BINDON BARRACKS – 64AmphEngrSqn – Memories of Bill Crone

© Bill Crone These days a photo album from UK arrived at my home. It was the album full packed with memories of Bill Crone. He was based here in Hamelin between 1972 and 1975. I have scanned and restored the photos and he allowed me to add them here to the webpage! I’m very …

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1947/48 – Hameln Garrison Rugby-Union Football Team

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking &  © Sapper Magazin / Archiv John Lonsdale 🇬🇧 1948/03/11 🇬🇧 HAMELN GARRISON FOOTBALL TEAM Rugby and football were and still are the most popular sports among the English troops. On Friday I met John Lonsdale at a celebration of the Royal British Legion in Hamelin. He …

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1970 – Royal Engineers marching through the streets of Hameln – Video

© Joerg Kretschmer   Jörg Kretschmer, öffnete sein Photoarchiv für mich und in naher Zukunft werden einige Berichte und Photos folgen. Anfangen möchte ich mit einem Film der schon länger von Jörg bei Youtube hochgeladen ist. 1970 wurde er gedreht, ohne Ton, aber wertvoll für die Geschichte Hamelns allemal! Vielen Dank an die Familie Kretschmer! …

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1984/06/23 – 1984/06/30 – 700 Jahre Rattenfänger – 71 Amph Engr Sp Sqn

© Derek Mitchell, Glen Goodfellow In 1984 the town of Hameln celebrated the 700th anniversary of the Pied Piper legend, while I was OC 71 Amph Engr Sp Sqn, part of 28 Regt. The town invited Hameln sports clubs, local towns and villages and associated organisations and us to play a part in the celebrations by …

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1984/06/23 – 1984/06/30 – 700 Jahre Rattenfänger – 28 Amphibious Engineer REME Wksp – Memories of Ian Draper

© Arnd Wöbbeking & Ian Draper In 1984 the town of hamelin celebrated the 700th anniversary gf the Pied Piper legend. Of course the city were supported by the British Troops. So also from 28 Amphibious Engineer REME Wksp .The Wksp organized in the town square an action with plenty of water! A soldier sat …

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1967-70 – “THE BEAST” of 408 (Bridge) Troop RE

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1967-1970 🇬🇧 10t Smith Crane auf Michigan Chassis called “THE BEAST” Hamelin was and is known in the British armed forces as an exceptional and unique location. Not only because of the people who live here also because of the special atmosphere of the city. Equally …

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2016/05/27 – Reunion nicht nur in Hameln…… aber irgendwie doch Hameln….

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 2016/05/27 🇬🇧 Reunion des 26th Royal Corps of Transport in UK How can it be Hameln, yet not Hameln? It’s quite simple: Hameln was not only home to the Royal Engineers. Many years ago, the 26th Regiment of the Royal Corps of Transport bid farewell to the town …

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2016/07/17 – REUNION HAMELN GARRISON

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking “GREAT AND UNBELIEVABLE  WEEKENDS”! 🇬🇧 REunions in 2016 🇬🇧 The deep connection British soldiers feel towards Hamelin becomes clear to anyone reading this report. It has now been two years since the British Army left their base in the city, yet they keep returning, and gladly so. Hamelin, …

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2016/06/18 – We will remember… – Roy Watson – ✝

© Arnd Wöbbeking James Spencer, 65 Sp Sqn was stationed for several years in Hameln and he found my website about the British Army in Hameln! A few weeks ago he asked me if I have information about one of his former comrades! “Pop” Watson was his name, he told me! I will try to find …

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1975/09/17 – 32 Years later….. Lancaster Bomber digged out by 73 AmphEngrSqn

© Arnd Wöbbeking & DEWEZET Dieser Bericht hat seinen Ursprung in der Nacht vom 18. auf den 19. Oktober 1943! Die Royal Air Force flog damals einen Angriff mit 360 Lancaster Bombern auf Hannover! Auch die Maschine mit der Kennnummer LM326 und dem Code EM-Z war dabei.  Zu der Crew gehörten: Pilot O.G. Tayler RAAF …

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1990/09/21 – A memorable visit……

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© Arnd Wöbbeking & Karl-Heinz Wunderlich 🇬🇧 1990/09/21 🇬🇧 A memorable visit… The soldiers of the units stationed in Hameln were not only engaged in their regular duties but also participated in various leisure activities. One noteworthy event was the visit of the 71 Amphibious Engineer Support Squadron to the Einbecker Brewery on 21st September 1990. Karl-Heinz …

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2014/03/29 – The last show…. at the Flix-Cinema – Gordon Barracks

© Arnd Wöbbeking Das Hamelner Kino “Schauburg” diente von 1945 – 1956 als Truppenkino für die hier in Hameln stationierten Allierten Soldaten! 1956 wurde dann ein neues Kino mit 300 Plätzen eröffnet, welches sich am Gelände der GORDON BARRACKS (Linsingen Kaserne) befand und auch heute noch befindet! Im Zuge der höheren Sicherheitsmaßnahmen in den 90er …

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2013/03/12 – Thanks to the guys of 26 RCT…..

Today in the afternoon I visited Michael Ward. Michael handed me out the badge of your unit! I am very honored and want to thank everyone! I will keep it in honor!

1989/03/30 – Accident on the Dueth Training Area – Unfall auf dem Dueth Trainingsgelände

© Arnd Wöbbeking & DEWEZET Am 30.03.1989 ereignete sich während einer Fahrschulausbildung auf dem Trainingsgelände in Rohrsen ein schwerer Unfall. Der Fahrschüler eines FV432 versteuerte sich und brachte sein Fahrzeug zum kippen! Der Fahrschüler überlebte diesen Unfall zum Glück, allerdings mit Verbrennungen und Prellungen!  +++ On 30.03.1989 during a driver training at the training ground …

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