RAOC Gazette - page 248
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1980 |
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| Early date | 1980 |
| Late date | 1980 |
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Ben Bienkowski was not too happy either; in fact he turned green. Carlsberg green. Recklinghausen Garrison decided on their own initiative, to kidnap the aforementioned short term subaltern. It would seem that Michael had been extolling the virtues of Ammunition Tech- nicians and doubting the heritage of Vehicle Specialists and RAOC Drivers. I will not divulge the names of the kidnappers. Okay Len, Harry? Units are still staging through but this is now on the return phase. There are now a lot of tired but happy faces. (A separate report on the Staging Area will be forwarded for next month's notes). They said it was an exercise (more like a skive to me). It was decided that our new (?) Chief Clerk W02 Ken Quinn would defect to his married quarter with a secret document. The time it took to find the Q it would appear the Intelligence Corps should be exercised more often, particularly as the writer had to do his shift. I'd like to mention all the Units that have been attached to Wulfen Garrison during this phase of Crusader but the list is far too lengthy. Two particular Units stand out: 1 Royal Scots for the hard work on the Staging Area (Well done Jocks) and 5/8 Kings for their assistance on defence. I believe that without the Kingsmen we would have had a very tired Unit. We welcome Private Share from the factory and say fare- well to Corporal Mike Knox, thank you Mike for ably baffling the cricket team and your support as a thespian. Congratulations go to Corporal Lilley on his recent marriage and to Private Ellison on promotion to A/Lance Corporal. 1st British Corps A M^ ^J^L ^ t ^ ^ ^^^^^^ ^^m^^W ^ B ^m ^ ^ ^ ^F AT the time of writing Headquarters RAOC 1 (BR) Corps is safely ensconsed in Tofrek Barracks for the duration of Exercise Spearpont. The exercise was a success from the Ordnance point of view. Brigadier Skinner spent the whole of the exercise visiting all the Regular, TA and Shadow Units in 1 (BR) Corps. His visits often necessitated early morning calls from Staff Sergeant Keith Honeysett and we are not quite sure whether it was the early call or Staffs dulcet tones but CCRAOC never missed his flight. We were fortunate to have with us on the exercise the DOS New Zealand, Lieutenant Colonel P. Reid RNZAOC. We hope that he had an interesting time with us and that his early mora- inglruns are not introduced into the daily routine of the British Army. " The Commanders Cup Competition has started its winter phase and Captain Glenn Gillott is busy trying to rally Staff Clerks who are willing to give ' their all' on the sports field. The Cross Country is the major event before Christmas and it is rumoured that even WOl Tony Mottram will participate. Major Dan Putt is hoping that against all odds he will be allocated a Quarter before he is posted next July. The Operation Reunion will be very welcome when it finally arrives. We say goodbye this month to W02 Paul Rogers, his wife Jacquie and their two children. W02 Rogers, is off to Hong Kong for a blissful two years. Our best wishes go with them all and we thank W02 Rogers for all the hard work that he has done in the past three years. In the same breath we welcome W02 George Mathers and family all the way from Block 3, Ripon Barracks, and hope that they have a successful and happy tour with us. " Bill—who demanded this kit for Crusader?" lads, especially those from UK. Blast me if they aint turned up from as far as the Hebrides, Chilwell, and dahn to the Depot, Welcome all! Major Bob (the whip) Lawton has got the Combat Supplies Company into shape. Me and my resident BAOR muckers didn't reckon the lads from UK could get here in time but they did, their tasks went well and their all particularly proud of one incident when they moved four hundred tons of ammunition in fourteen hours whilst dressed in full noddy suits and gasperators. Lots of 'eavy breavin, right W02 Gumbs? Fings seem to be goin well, the supplies keep comin and the tanks are rollin. All the lads in the rear areas take a bow you're really pushing the kit at us. A few mistakes; like a lorry load of kit for Kenya and uniforms foe an Irish Guards Parade, but generally alls well. 1st Armoured Division Dear Editor, I apoligise for the scruffy paper on what these notes is ritten but its somewhat difficult to git Basildon Bond paper 'ere in the trenches below Hannover. Yes, you've guessed it I'm writing from somewhere in Germany, I believe I am near xxxx (officially censored). Along wiv lots o my mates I am on Exercise Spearpoint, part of Exercise Crusader, 'elping to provide materiel support for 1st Armoured Division (The fighting First—I reckon). Just abaht everyone is 'ere all the normal divisional RAOC Units plus those from 7 Vield Force. The censor has ordered me not to mention them all by name but it's great to tell you that all those supposed to be 'ere are actually 'ere! Good to see you A — 199 — DressUnifoaris Uniformal are the tailors for • dress uniforms. The finest materials are cut by craftsmen, then hand tailored to ensure that your dress uniform gives long distinguished service. Uniformal supply all branches of the forces. With maximum discount,your dress uniform could cost as little as S/95 VAT lo be added ^ \ 9 approx. For further information tel. Ken Dungey at 0532 826102 or write to Uniformal, Dept. RG, Van Dungie House, Meynell Avenue Rothwell, Leeds LS26 OQD. RMAL |
| Book number | R0404 |