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Commander Hameln Station

  1994 April Lt.Col.  S.S. Sherry RE Commander Hameln Station 1994 September Lt.Col.  J.R. Durance RE Commander Hameln Station 1995 Mai Lt.Col.  R.A.M.S. Melvin MBE RE Commander Hameln Station 1997 Januar Lt.Col.  J.G. Mullin MBE RE Commander Hameln Station 1999 August Lt.Col.  A.M. Mills RE Commander Hameln Station 2002 Februar Lt.Col.  C.N.R. Skeat RE Commander …

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Commander 11th Engineer Brigade

  01.10.1964 Brig. M.L. Crosthwait M.B.E. Commander 11th Engineer Brigade 09.10.1965 Brig. F.W.J. Cowtan M.B.E., M.C. Commander 11th Engineer Brigade 10.08.1967 Brig. H.P. Cunningham O.B.E. Commander 11th Engineer Brigade

1965 – 29 FIELD SQUADRON RE – Fun on the River Weser – Memories of Tony Smith

(c) Tony Smith On 9 July 1965, we enjoyed ourselves at the 29 Fld Sqn regatta on the Weser.

1966 EXERCISE “RED ADMIRAL” – Memories of Tony Smith

This NATO – exercise took part from 07.03.1966 – 21.03.1966 in Randers, Denmark! Only one Photo of this Exercise.

1994/03/18 – 1994/03/31 – EXERCISE in District Northeim – Holzminden – Photos by E.Uhde

© Eckhard Uhde Hi Manöverfreunde, wer kannte das nicht: Du liest eine kleine, unscheinbare Notiz in der Tageszeitung  und schon kam (Vor-)Freude auf. Meine Notiz vom 01. März 1994 Notiz laß sich wie folgt: “Einbeck. Britische Truppenübung streift auch den Landkreis Northeim. Wie aus einer Mitteilung des Verbindungsbüros der britischen Streitkräfte hervorgeht, findet in der …

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1965 EXERCISE “ROUNDABAOUT” – Memories of Tony Smith

Very rare photos of Exercise Roundabout in 1965! Many thanks to Tony Smith! — — — Where is the truck? —  

65 Corps Support Squadron WkSp REME – Wall Plaque

1978/10/09 – Garrison Church of the Holy Nativity Hameln – First Day Cover

25th Anniversary of the Garrison Church of the Holy Nativity Hameln 9 October 1978 25th Anniversary of the Garrison Church of the Holy Nativity Hameln Commemorative Cover Stamps: 9ᵖ “State Coach” commemorative, issued 31 May 1978. Special Handstamp: 25th Anniversary of the Garrison Church of the Holy Nativity, Hameln 1953 – 1978, BFPS 1628, 9 …

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1973/05/23 – EXERCISE “MAKEFAST XXI” – First Day Cover

  RE Special Cover: 23 May 1973 Exercise Makefast XXI Commemorative Cover Stamps: 3ᵖ Machin definitive, ultramarine. Special Handstamp: Exercise Makefast XXI, Hameln, BFPS 1360, silhouette representing the German town of Hameln in the centre. Back of Envelope showing the Emblem of Hameln. Thanks for information to Darrell Drury from http://www.refdc.co.uk/  

2013/07/23 – Germans Get a Taste of Life as Sappers

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1995/07/05 – 1995/07/11 – EXERCISE “MISSILE CROSSING” – photos by Cheeseman

© Till Cheeseman Herzlichen Dank an Till für Deine Photos von dieser kleinen aber feinen Übung! — Thanks to Till for your photos of this small but fine exercise! —

2013/07/06 – Open Day at Wouldham Park – by JJ

© by JJ Der Tag der offenen Tür vom 28 Engineer Regiment in Hameln ist bekannt für seine Familienfreundlichkeit! Militärische Aktionen sind eher spärlich gesäht. Es wurde auch in den vergangenen Jahren sehr viel Wert auf Vielseitigkeit gelegt! So zeigen es auch die Bilder von Jan, die er mir freundlicherweise zur Verfügung gestellt hat! Vielen Dank …

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1971 Engineers im Ith

Photos and Documents by Lars DeVries Soeben habe ich von Lars einen Ausschitt bekommen, der zwei Gesichter zeigt. Vielleicht kann sich ja jemand an diese beiden erinnern! — Just now, I’ve got a cutout by Lars showing two faces. Perhaps someone can remember these two!    

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!

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