photos © Ritchie Smith text by Arnd Wöbbeking Some time ago I met a very wonderful person. Ritchie Smith his name, through and through a Royal Engineer. For 24 years he was in the service of his royal majesty. In September 1965 he started his army career in 23 Independet Amphibious Engineer Squadron, which was …
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1967-70 – “THE BEAST” of 408 (Bridge) Troop RE…….
© Arnd Wöbbeking “THE BEAST” ++++ Hameln war und ist bekannt bei den Britischen Streitkräften als ein außergewöhnlicher und einzigartiger Standort. Nicht nur wegen der Menschen die hier leben auch wegen dem besonderen Flair der Stadt. Genauso außergewöhnlich und urig waren die Fahrzeuge der britischen Streitkräfte. Sie sahen schon immer anders aus, machten ganz andere …
1967-69 – Memories of Michael Fowler
© Michael Fowler Some photos from Michael Fowler! Thanks for support! Hi all, these are some pictures from my days at 26 Regt summer of 67 to 69. Can’t remember all of the names. Maybe you can help with other names. Thanks Mike — All 35 Sqn(I think) dinger Bell, Steve Griffen, Clive Cutts. Griffo …
1964 – 1970 – 10 COY RASC / 40 SQN RCT – Part 1 – Memories of William A. Ross
© William Alexander Ross Some great photos from William Alexander Ross! Einige Worte vom Admin zu diesem Artikel: Und hier sind zwei Photos von Heidi und William. Sie haben sich mit dieser Website nach 40 Jahren wiedergetroffen! And here are two photos of Heidi and William. They have met again with this website after 40 …
1962 – 1972 – 408 Bridge Troop RE – Memories of Roger Makin
© Roger Makin I was a crane Op but I was also a plant (construction equipment) Mechanic. I did my fist crane operating course at 408 in November 1962 when I was with 65 SQN based in Osnabrück. I came to Hameln in March 63 for the bridge season and was attached to 408 until about June, when a troop from …
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