Category: 1969

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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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 …

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1968-71 – ROYAL MILITARY POLICE in Hameln – Memories of Alan Ventress

© Alan Ventress Photos from Alan Ventress about his time in Hameln between 1968 and 1971! Thanks a lot for support!  

1964 – 1970 – 10 Coy RASC / 40 SQN RCT – Part 2 – Memories of William A. Ross

© William Alexander Ross William hat noch ein paar Fotos gefunden! Danke dafür! Another part of photos from William. Thanks a lot!  

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 …

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1962 – 1972 – 408 Bridge Troop RE – Memories of Roger Makin

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking / Roger Makin 🇬🇧 1962 – 1972 🇬🇧 408 Bridge Troop RE Memories of 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 …

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1969/10/24 – Inspection by the General

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1969/10/23 🇬🇧 High-ranking visitors to the 26RCT at Bindon Barracks On Thursday, 23rd October 1969, Sir Mervyn Butler, Commander of the 1st (UK) Corps, visited the 26th Regiment of the Royal Corps of Transport, stationed at Bindon Barracks in Hameln. During a tour of the barracks …

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1969/04/23 – Brigadier of the 11th (UK) Engineer Brigade leaves the town

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1969/04/23 🇬🇧 Brigadier of the 11th (UK) Engineer Brigade leaves the town Brigadier H.P. Cunningham, Commanding Officer of the 11th (UK) Engineer Brigade, bid farewell to the city of Hameln with a visit to Mayor Leunig. Cunningham had been stationed in Hameln since 1967 and took …

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1969/04/02 – HQ 11th Engineer Brigade disbanded – Britisches Hauptquartier hat Hameln verlassen

© Dewezet Kein Aprilscherz, aber am 01.04.1969 wurde das in Hameln beheimatete Hauptquartier der 11 Pionierbrigade aufgelöst. Die Anzahl der in Hameln statioierten Soldaten wird sich dadurch nicht ändern! ++++ No Aprilscherz, but on April 1, 1969, the headquarters of the 11 Engineer Brigade were resolved in Hameln. The number of soldiers in Hamelin will …

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1969 – Jahre der Freundschaft liegen vor uns – 20th anniversary of the 29 Field Squadron RE

© Dewezet Ein Zeitungsartikel über eine Parade zum 20 jährigen bestehen der 29 Field Squadron RE, erschien bei der DEWEZET am 17.03.1969. +++ A newspaper article about a parade for the 20th anniversary of the 29 Field Squadron RE was publisehd on 17/03/1969. +++

1969/02/27 – Hameln bleibt englische Garnison

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1969/02/27 🇬🇧 The city of Hameln welcomes the British Officer Corps Mayor Leunig and Chief City Director Dr. Guder recently welcomed the officers of the two British barracks and their spouses at the Hotel Sintermann. The highest-ranking guest was Brigadier Cunningham, commander of the 11th (UK) …

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