RAOC Gazette - page 107
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| Publication date | 1980 |
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| Early date | 1980 |
| Late date | 1980 |
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the conquering mood went on to pass military swimming test for the eighth time. (Docs clerk please note). Sergeant Coom doesn't know the results of his EPC(A) yet and has been sent on leave to recover from the trauma. Corporal Byrne is valiantly serving his sentence on St Kilda and looking forward to his handover to Lance Corporal Austin. Lance Corporal Jarman has been to Technical Train- ing Wing Bicester on a preservation and packaging course. He returned an enlightened man and now attempts to pack any- thing that remains static for more than ten seconds. Wc learn from Private Stewart that the BFT is so much easier to pass without corns. This time he romped home with a minute to spare! North East District SINCE our last contribution Lieutenant Colonel Jock Williamson has taken over the CRAOC chair from Lieutenant Colonel Ian Hardie and is now settled in, though ' settled' is hardly the right word as he is out and about whenever the opportunity arises. Though delighted by 3 BAD's triumph we less active chaps were slightly uneasy as to what might be in store for us; we need not have worried after one quick look at his aged staff CRAOC knew that rugby was out for this tour. We welcome also Staff Sergeant Tosh Stokes the new Chief Clerk and say goodbye and good luck to WOl Doug Trebble his predecessor now the man in charge of the Stores Section 96 Workshop Ludgershall. Congratulations to Corporal Bob Sidgwick of the Supply Section Catterick for having finally passed the EPC Advanced and in now eligible and pushing for promotion. Major General Brown w i t h CRAOC and RAOC Officers of Units in SEDIST at Government House Officers Mess during the recent visit of the DGOS to Aldcrshot. Western District OUR new CRAOC, Lieutenant Colonel Tony Beaumont has arrived and is now firmly ensconced in the hot seat although he has spent more time on visits to Units than he has in the office. Our old CRAOC, Lieutenant Colonel David Witting, de- parted in a haze of alcohol after a hectic round of farewells to open an antique shop in Church Stretton. We are still waiting to hear whether we get a discount on any purchases! Nevertheless we wish him well in his new venture. As for the rest of the Branch we stagger on under the normal load of work and play. Both Major Gil Guthrie and Major Adam Woodward have ventured into the property market. The problems concerning new baths, floors and carpets have been so well aired in the Branch over the past few weeks we are all rapidly becoming experts in DIY. The Headquarters had one of its quarterly spasms and everyone went walking again, this time along the Llangollen Canal. The weather was atrocious and the general consensus of opinion was that we would have been drier in the canal itself as opposed to on the towpath. Despite this, all the damage was made good by an excellent barbecue lunch. The DOWO WOl Bill Oliver is approaching his driving test date and smoking more than ever owing to nerves but his instructor, our ROWO W02 George Pound, is returning his equilibrium in a remarkable manner. Is this due to the over consumption of Valium? The branch fisherman, our DFA, Mr Cedric Cousins, is still chasing the elusive salmon and despite drawing large quantities of worms the end product so far has been zero. But keep trying as we all enjoy both smoked and fresh salmon. Welcome to Miss Pat Kendal who now works for the DFA and Padre. STORES PLATOON 16 AIR DEFENCE REGIMENT WORKSHOP. We take this opportunity to welcome back all thirteen members of the Stores Platoon from the Regiments Operation Banner Tour and we are certain they are all glad to be back in sunny KL. Congratulations go to Corpora] and Mrs Simpson on the birth of their son Michael while Corporal Simpson was in Northern Ireland, also to Private Jim Stirling on his recent marriage to Linda and to Jim Swan, Frenchy Morris and Roy Fleming on promotion to Lance Corporal. Finally one of the more fortunate members of the Stores Platoon is Private Derek Johnson who has recently departed for a three month holiday with BATUS. Postings in—Sergeant Wrightson, Corporal McGuire, Privates Ainsworth, Hissey, Izzard, McAlindon, Phillips and Williams. South East District THIS months events have been dominated by the Annual Travers Clarke Athletics Meeting held once again at the Alder- shot Military Stadium. CRAOC, Colonel Norman Green, Chairman of RAOC Athletics, again had the task of organising the event and nominated most of the Ordnance Branch to officiate; WOl Pete Burrell, W02 Barry Shakeshaft and Mrs Iris Bedford were Recorders; Major Mike Wilks (Retd) Announced, Major Tom Moffatt (Retd) and Major Bill Whiteley (Retd) were Track Judges, Secretary and Assistant Secretary were Major Granville Holt and Major Lance Brett respectively, with Major Gordon Harmer the VIP's host. For the first time in recent years the meeting was held on one day only instead of the normal two, this created some minor administration problems especially as almost every Unit participating arrived with a team different to the one previously notified, but once the first hour of chaos had subsided every- thing seemed to run very smoothly. In addition to the personnel already listed as being involved there was a host of ASPT officials and RAOC Apprentices help- ing with the organisation, and, on reflection these almost out- numbered the Competitors. Event winners and photographs will no doubt appear under the notes from successful Units so we will simply end our con- tribution by thanking all the people who made the day a success. — ASU. The Unit continues to function efficiently with the flag flying high and the engine running smoothly. Sadly we say farewell to Major Peter Owen from the Headquarters who is posted to Detmold and Mr Arthur White who leaves AES Lichfield for Sennelager on promotion to CASO. We wish them well in their new jobs and thank them for the hard work and loyal service. 52 COMPANY RAOC (V). The Company is currently on annual camp in the Isle-of-Man and we will have their camp report in the next issue of THE GAZETTE. 10 Ordnance Support Battalion HEADQUARTERS. Most of the month was taken up with frantic organisation for the Open Day which was combined with the Wiltshire Lorry Driver of the Year Competition. Our Arena Display included the Apprentices College Corps of Drums, The ' Cannonballs' Free Fall Parachuting, 1 Ammo IDU, an Eager Beaver Competition, a brief helicopter display, a RAOC Pageant of Trades and Beating Retreat by the Hamp- 82 — |
| Book number | R0404 |