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1991/07/05 – 1991/07/12 – EXERCISE IN BERLIN – 71 Amph Engr Sp Sqn

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1991/07/05 – 1991/07/12 🇬🇧 71 Amph Engr Sp Sqn on Berlin Exercise July 1991 – the young, new, united Germany had only existed for a few years when the Royal Amphibious Engineers made their way to Berlin. It was the very first exercise of the 28 …

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1979/09/12 – Short visit to the Army

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1979/09/12 🇬🇧 Short visit to the Army It is widely known that British soldiers have a special affection for children. Time and again, the British troops stationed in Hameln organized events and charitable activities for the young – both from Hameln itself and other cities. For instance, the …

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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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1970/07/20 – 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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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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1969/02/27 – 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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1968/07/02-04 – Pipes and Drums of the 153. (Highland) Transport Regiment in Hameln

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1968/07/02 – 1968/07/04 🇬🇧 Pipes and Drums of the 153. (Highland) Transport Regiment in Hameln On July 2nd and 4th, 1968, the Pipes and Drums of the 153rd (Highland) Transport Regiment, led by Drum Major Cray, performed at the Bürgergarten in Hameln. The regiment was formed …

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1965 – 1966 – 408 Bridge Tp – 40 Sqn – 26 RCT – Wouldham Camp – by Graham Walker

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 Memories of Graham Walker 🇬🇧 1965 – 1966 408 Bridge Tp – 40 Sqn RCT – 26 RCT Wouldham Camp Graham arrived in Hamelin at the 408 (Tp) Royal Engineers in late 1965 early 1966. However, as the troop did not have a suitable task for him, he …

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1965/07/21 EXERCISE “FORELLE”

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1965/07/21 🇬🇧 Exercise „FORELLE“ 29 Field Squadron RE The Year 1965 – A Year That Dissolved into the Dreary Grey of Endless Rainfall and Caused the Weser River to Overflow its Banks Again and Again.**  The summer, usually marked by warm days and gentle sunlight, turned …

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1965/06/09 – Englische Militärmusiker begeisterten

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1965/06/09 – 1965/06/09 🇬🇧 The “Band of the Royal Engineers” has the honor During the Pentecost holidays, the county hosted the “Band of the Royal Engineers” from Chatham, who performed a series of concerts. The first of these took place in Kemnade and attracted visitors from the …

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1965 – 1966 – 408 Bridge Tp – 40 Sqn – 26 RCT – Bridge Camp 001 – by Graham Walker

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 Memories of Graham Walker 🇬🇧 1965 – 1966 408 Bridge Tp – 40 Sqn RCT – 26 RCT BRIDGE CAMP Graham arrived in Hamelin at the 408 (Tp) Royal Engineers in late 1965 early 1966. However, as the troop did not have a suitable task for him, he …

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1964/11/14 – 43 Field Park Squadron verlaesst Hameln

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1964/11/14 🇬🇧 A Valued Squadron Departs from Hameln In November 1964, a valued squadron had to leave the town of Hameln. Their contributions to the community and particularly to the local forestry office were so noteworthy that they were reported in the *Deister- und Weserzeitung*. The …

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1961/05/08 – Accident – VW Beetle vs. Bedford RL

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1961/05/08 🇬🇧 Accident – VW Beetle vs. Bedford RL The press report describes an accident that occurred on May 7th, 1961, in Hameln. Involved were a VW Beetle and a British military truck of the Bedford RL type. The driver of the VW Beetle, approaching from …

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1959/11/18 – Lt.Col. Nolda / Middlesex Regiment said “Goodbye”

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧1959/11/18 🇬🇧 Change of Command at the Middlesex Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Nolda, the outgoing Commanding Officer of the Middlesex Regiment, is leaving Hamelin. For two and a half years, he led the unit, which had been relocated from Cyprus to the banks of the Weser.  During this …

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1959/08/01 – 1962/04/30 – PJ Martinson – Verbindungsoffizier – SLO

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1959/08/01 – 1962/04/30 🇬🇧 PJ Martinson becomes liaison officer The Canadian Lieutenant Colonel P.J. Martinson takes over the position of liaison officer in Hameln. Martinson is a native of the USA with Scandinavian ancestors. Martinson has been in Germany since 1945 and was liaison officer in …

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