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1968/01/22 – Colonel Bradbrook takes over the
 26RCT

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1968/01/22 🇬🇧 Colonel Bradbrook takes over the 26th Regiment Royal Corps of Transport Introductory Visit of the New Commander of the Transport Regiment to Dr Storck Colonel Bradbrook, who has succeeded Colonel Blunt as the commanding officer of the British Transport Regiment stationed at Bindon Barracks, …

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1961/04/26 – 
Tank Transports through Hameln

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1961/04/26 🇬🇧 Tank Transports through Hameln Hameln was located right in the middle of the British occupation zone, which meant that many military transports passed through the town—on both tracks and wheels. This article does not refer to the units stationed in Hameln, although the British …

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1989/01/23 – 29 FIELD SQUADRON RE REPAIRES BRIDGE IN POLLE

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1989/01/23 🇬🇧 29 FIELD SQUADRON RE REPAIRES BRIDGE IN POLLE In 1988, the military exercise “IRON HAMMER” took place, causing damage in many areas, including Polle, and leading to complaints from the local population. To make amends for these inconveniences, Michael Gudgin, the liaison officer from …

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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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1979/03/26 – 1979/04/07 – EXERCISE / OEFENING “RHINO EM” by Newspaper DWZ

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧🇳🇱1979/03/26 – 1979/04/07 🇳🇱🇬🇧 EXERCISE / OEFENING “RHINO EM” 1 (NL) Korps – 13 (NL) Brigade 28 Amphibious Engineer Regiment RE 64 Amphibious Engineer Squadron RE Newspapercut from the Deister- and Weserzeitung The *Deister and Weser Newspaper* also reported on the exercise. The Dutch liaison officer informed …

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1969/04/02 – Headquarters of the 11th (UK) Engineer Brigade dissolved

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1969/04/02 🇬🇧 Headquarters of the 11th (UK) Engineer Brigade dissolved As announced, on April 1, 1969 the headquarters of the 11th (UK) Engineer Brigade, which had been stationed in Hameln, was dissolved on April 1st. As the British officers have reported on past events, this will not …

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1945-1947 – Royal Engineers under Command of the 51st Highland Division – Memories by William “Bill” Cummings-Collinson

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking Top row third from the left is William Cummings-Collinson 🇬🇧 1945-1947 🇬🇧 Royal Engineers under Command of the 51st Highland Division Memories by William “Bill” Cummings-Collinson The story once picked up by the *Dewezet* is one of those that can easily be overlooked at first glance – …

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In Memory of Larry Jarvis – with some photos from the district of Hameln-Pyrmont around 1964

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 Around 1964 – In memory of Larry Jarvis 🇬🇧 Today, I would like to share something that is very close to my heart. It’s a story that only indirectly relates to the Hameln units but holds immense personal significance for me. A few years ago, I …

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2011/04/15 – When an Officer Departs: A Dignified Farewell in the Ferret – photos by Uwe Stichnothe

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 2011/04/15  🇬🇧 When an Officer Departs: A Dignified Farewell in the Ferret In April 2011, a solemn ceremony was repeated, echoing an event that made history back in December 2006. Another officer departed from Hameln, and once again, the Ferret owned by Uwe Stichnothe was chosen …

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1984/07/13 – 42 Field Squadron RE – Fire Brigade Festival in Emmern

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1984 🇬🇧 42 Field Squadron RE Fire Brigade Festival in Emmern In 1984, the fire brigade in Emmern, a village in the municipality of Emmerthal, celebrated its 80th anniversary—a milestone that thrilled not only the local community but also highlighted a remarkable example of collaboration. The …

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2006/12/04 – When an Officer Leaves – photos by Uwe Stichnothe

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 2006/12/04 🇬🇧 When an Officer Leaves A Farewell Befitting the Occasion in a Ferret The departure of an officer is always an event of special significance – a moment that unites tradition, camaraderie, and respect. Such occasions often give rise to remarkable gestures that underscore the …

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2003/01 – Operation “TELIC 1”

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking   🇬🇧 2003/01 🇬🇧 Operation “TELIC 1” 28 Engineer Regiment Loading at Hameln Station Photos by Rainer Preuss **2003** – The world was ablaze, and the war knew no mercy. Not even the gates of the tranquil Weser town of Hamelin could hold it back. The 28 …

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1988/11/01 – 1988/11/27 – EXERCISE “IRON HAMMER” – Photos by Jeremy Retford

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1988.11.01 – 1988.11.27 🇬🇧 EXERCISE “IRON HAMMER” Memories by Jeremy Retford   In 1988, Jeremy joined the Procurement Team at the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) in London. There, he took responsibility for the M2D Dvhnrlldvhimm bridge, a proven amphibious vehicle, as well as the M3 Rapid Floating …

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1961/05/04 – 125 (Bridge) COY RASC – A Stylish Wedding in Hameln

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1961/05/04 🇬🇧 26 Tpt Column RASC (Bridge) 125 (Bridge) COY RASC A Stylish Wedding took part in Hameln A touch of romance and military tradition filled Hameln Minster as Colin Taylor of the 125 (Bridge) COY RASC married his German bride. Following the solemn ceremony, the …

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1965 – Funeral Parade for Sir Winston Churchill – 30 Fld Sqn – Memories of Ray Colman

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© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1964 – 1969 🇬🇧 30 Field Squadron 6 Troop Memories of Ray Colman Ray was stationed at the Gordon Barracks in Hamelin from 1964 to 1969, serving in the 30 Field Squadron, specifically in 6 Troop. On 24 January 1965, Sir Winston Churchill, one of the …

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