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1980-1989 – Barmine Layer Training – Ravelin Camp Hameln

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1980-1989 🇬🇧 Barmine Layer and Ranger Training at Ravelin Camp Hameln 35 Engineer Regiment RE – 37 Field Squadron RE Above Ravelin Camp there were some open grassy areas, directly in front of the entrance to the Holtensen Training Area. Andreas Kirchhoff accepted an invitation from the Press …

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1980/05/31 – Accident Involving an FV432 in Hameln

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1980/05/31 🇬🇧 Accident Involving an FV432 in Hameln Unfortunately, accidents were also part of everyday life in Hameln’s garrison. One such serious incident occurred on 30 May 1980 in Sprengerstraße: a British FV432 – an armoured tracked vehicle – lost control for reasons still unknown, causing …

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1980/10/03 – British combat divers helped

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1980/10/03 🇬🇧 British combat divers helped On 4 October 1980, the *Deister- und Weserzeitung* reported on a recovery operation at the Pfortmühle in Hameln. A 200-litre drum containing diesel had apparently been located there for several days, which was discovered due to visible oil traces and …

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