Category: 1970

1970/06/07- Rescue in dire need

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1970/06/07 🇬🇧 Rescue in dire need It was the 7th of June, 1970, a date that Rolf Hilker would forever consider his second birthday. Together with his son and his dog, the man from Meierberg near Bösingfeld was enjoying a relaxed day on the Weser River, floating …

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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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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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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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1970/09/19 – Kommandeur des 26 Regiments verabschiedet sich

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1970/07/19 🇬🇧 The Commander of the 26th Regiment Royal Corps of Transport Bids Farewell Lieutenant Colonel Bradbrook, commander of the 26th Regiment Royal Corps of Transport, officially bid farewell after nearly three years stationed in Hameln, the “Pied Piper City”. He will return to England in …

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1970/09/10 – Die Briten helfen beim Bau des Sportplatzes in der JA Hameln

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1970/07/09 🇬🇧 British soldiers help build the sports field in Hameln prison On July 9, 1970, construction of the sports field in the youth detention center began. First, British soldiers leveled a field and removed excess earth. A chess field should also be create by them! …

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1970/07/20 – The 26th Regiment Royal Corps of Transport bids farewell to Hameln

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 19 July 1970 🇬🇧 The 26th Regiment Royal Corps of Transport bids farewell to Hameln   For many years, they shaped the cityscape: the men with their heavy trucks and other vehicles. They took their leave with a grand parade through the town. Thousands watched the …

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1970/07/13 – Commanding Officer of the 35 Engineer Regiment RE leaves Hameln

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1970/07/13 🇬🇧 Commanding Officer of the 35 Engineer Regiment RE leaves Hameln Lieutenant Colonel J. H. G. Stevens, Commanding Officer of the 35 Engineer Regiment RE stationed at Gordon Barracks, bid farewell to his unit on Friday before returning to England. To honour his departure, the …

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1970/06/07 Rescue in dire need – Rettung in höchster Not

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking & DEWEZET It was the 7th of June, 1970, a date that Rolf Hilker would forever consider his second birthday. Together with his son and his dog, the man from Meierberg near Bösingfeld was enjoying a relaxed day on the Weser River, floating in an inflatable boat. …

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