© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1987/10/12 – 1987/10/22 🇬🇧 EXERCISE “KEYSTONE” In September 1987, a large-scale military exercise named “Keystone 87” took place under the command of the 2nd (UK) Infantry Division. Units of infantry brought in from the British Isles were tasked with seizing the western bank of the River …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1979/03/01 – 1979/03/02 🇬🇧 EXERCISE „KEN’S TRIDENT“ The liaison officer reported a special kind of exercise for the first two days of March 1979: “Ken’s Trident.” The name spoke for itself, as Kenneth Howard OBE RA (26 December 1932 – 11 September 2022), a British artist, …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 2010/10/01 – Crewmens Course at Ohr Park 🇬🇧 28 Engineer Regiment RE / 23 Amphibious Engineer Squadron RE On 1st October 2010, I received a call that set my heart racing: M3 ferries had been spotted in Ohr! Without hesitation, I grabbed my camera – who …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 2010/03/26 – Freedom of the City 🇬🇧 Dear readers and friends of my page, I would like to take this moment to express my deep respect for the work of our soldiers. As mentioned in the article by DEWEZET, a profound silence fell when the …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 2007/05/21 – 2007/05/24 🇬🇧 EXERCISE “NEPTUNE’S ENTERPRISE” In May 2007, a significant training exercise took place at the Upnor water training area in Hameln, along Fischbecker Landstraße. Among the participants were Stormer HVM (High Velocity Missile) vehicles from the 12th (UK) ADR RA (12th Air Defence Regiment …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 2007/05/02 🇬🇧 EXERCISE „BLACK HORSE“ It is widely known that the Royal Engineers from Hameln do not conduct exercises solely in the Hameln area. In May 2007, for instance, a unit of 80 personnel from the 23 Amphibious Engineer Squadron RE, along with 10 amphibious ferry …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 2006/07/18 🇬🇧 They help how and where they can “Pilloried for a Good Cause” — this was the headline of an article in the local newspaper *DWZ* on July 18, 2006. To raise funds, several soldiers from the Royal Engineers placed themselves in the stocks and …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 2004/11/14-18 🇬🇧 M3 Trials at Wouldham Camp In November 2004, the icy autumn air over Hameln echoed with the rumble of heavy engines as the 28 Engineer Regiment and C Squadron of the Queen’s Royal Hussars prepared for a unique challenge. During an exercise at Wouldham …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1996/12/01 – 1996/12/04 🇬🇧 EXERCISE “NEPTUNE’S FROST“ Official handover of M3 vehicles to the 28 Engineer Regiment From 1 to 4 December 1996, Exercise “NEPTUNE’S FROST” took place in and around Hameln. This exercise marked a turning point for the regiment, as it was officially equipped …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1996/03/22 – 1996/03/29 🇬🇧 EXERCISE “NEPTUNE’S VISION” 28 Engineer Regiment RE / 23 Amphibious Engineer Squadron RE Final Exercise with M2 – Photos by E. Uhde In March 1996, the 28 Engineer Regiment embarked on an exercise that would go down in history as the last …
© 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 …
© 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 …
© 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 …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1970/07/19 🇬🇧 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 procession, which began …
© 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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