RAOC Gazette - page 39
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1981 |
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| Early date | 1981 |
| Late date | 1981 |
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GPO coloured mini estate. A nice smail car, one which can be carried in ones pocket, or thrown into the sink for a wash, The latter has been busy replacing engines, gearboxes etc in his two Jaguars, one of which would only go backwards. * Tyres must be on back to front * was one comment. The BFT raised its ugly head for the first time this year and as many as sixteen men turned out to try their luck. Al- though it was rather a hot day (to say the least) the large majority of those who attempted, passed. Congratulations are in order for the newly promoted AO Captain Barron (how does he do it?). Arrivals: Sergeant Hopkins, Corporal Davey, Privates Laws and Vaughan. The wives of the Warrant Officers and Sergeants entertain Mrs Brown to tea. As promised last month we did have a good run in the BAOR Minor Units Squash Cup. Unfortunately, we were defeated in the final by 20 Electronic Workshop three two. It was a close competition which could have gone either way. The team of Messrs Bradley, Daniel, Dovelt, Robertson, Scott and Shaw are to be congratulated on their efforts. All in all it was a good season for the team and it is hoped that we can have a better season in 81/82. The managers of the football, rugby fraternities have taken up low profiles now that the leagues and cups have ended. It was hoped that Bracht would retain the DOS (BAOR) football cup again, but this didn't happen. In a very close semi- final against Stores Section 7 Field Workshop we lost one nil. But nevertheless we wish them success in the final. The rugby team have slipped into obscurity, they are still training, in preparation for forthcoming seven-a-side com- petitions. For recuperation purposes most of the first fifteen went up to Berlin recently to play for the Corps in the Ellis Cup. By all accounts fortunes against the RCT, REME and RAMC were varied. For the record the Corps lost two, won one, drew one. Although the Corps were not at full strength, (BAOR wise) there seemed to be a lack of cohesion in the side, The game against the REME proved this, as the Corps gave away penalty after penalty. Nevertheless, the Bracht contingent managed to take in the local landmarks and do some shopping around. Finally, two departures worthy of a mention are WOl John Kearney, Staff Sergeant John Smith RAPC. They have recently left us for new pastures. In their time they have, with their wives put a great deal of work into the unit. They are thanked for their efforts and we wish them well in the future. This month we congratulate Lance Corporal and Mrs Parsons on the recent birth of their daughter. The promotion year has commenced with Sergeant Child, Corporals Gardiner, Forster, Lance Corporals Aaron, Abram, C R. Smith, I. J. Taylor and S. E. Taylor, congratulations to them all. Welcome to WOl Whitelegge, W02. Service RAPC, Staff Sergeant Proctor (Northern Ireland), Sergeants Kelly (Northern Ireland) and Hawkins, Corporal Bush, Lance Corporals Castle- house and Shuttle, Privates Allingham, Bain bridge, Cheshire and Drew. The DCOS talks to Sergeant Jasper. Looking on are Brigadier Whalley, Major Chapman, Captain Lloyd and W O l McCabe. 15 Ordnance Croup HEADQUARTERS ALL UNITS of the Group were included in the itinerary of Major General Brown's recent visit to BAOR. After an initial briefing he toured the Inventory Control Point, Viersen Work- shop and the Ordnance Depot. He was given the opportunity to meet junior ranks of both the RAOC and the WRAC in the Pen and Stacker Club, after which the WOs and SNCOs enter- tained him with a buffet luncheon in their Mess. Meanwhile, Mrs Brown had visited the Printing and Stationery Section of the depot and had then met members of the Viersen Wives Club for coffee in the Alpine Restaurant. In the evening a most successful supper party was held in the visitors* honour in the Windberg Station Officers Mess. The DGOS continued his tour of the Group by visits to Forward Vehicle Depot Recklinghausen and Forward Ord- nance Depot Dulmen. We extend a hearty welcome to Lieutenant P. M. Ford on his arrival in the Headquarters to fill the appointment of Mobilisation Planning Officer. Since this is his first RAOC posting after successful completion of the OOs Course and transfer from REME we couple this greeting with one to joining the Corps, ORDNANCE DEPOT VIERSEN THE last month has seen a continuous stream of visitors to the Depot starting with the Chief of Staff BAOR. The lunch was hurried down with the Commander, Colonel Carruthers, perform- ing diplomatic miracles to be able to say farewell to the COS, leaping into his car in Brands Hatch style, and returning in time to join the welcoming committee for the afternoon visit of the Civic Dignitaries of Viersen. (See page 2.) The after- noon will long be remembered for the way the ' escape com- mittee * cunnmgly converted a staff car into an ambulance and bribed the guards at RAF Wegberg hospital to release one of their violent inmates, Lieutenant Colonel Rees, for three hours remission to be present for the Stadt visit which he had prepared. On the sporting scene the hockey team are through to the first round of the DOS BAOR cup winning three nil against FAD Recklinghausen. The football team is improving, winning their latest league game seven one, and the rugby team have gone from strength to strength and finished the season with a lively session at the annual buffet. 4 Petroleum Depot THE DGOS accompanied by DOS BAOR, Brigadier Whalley, visited the depot recently and with them came some superb weather. At midnight on the same day, an aircraft refueller on exercise, tried to emulate its customers (ie the aircraft) by taking a short cut, but unfortunately only got as far as the ditch, Whereupon we were requested by the RMP to empty the con- tents of the bowser before recovery could be made, Staff Sergeant Biondic and his merry men were roused at approximately 0100 hours and informed of the task. With smiling faces! they dressed and headed for the stricken tanker. 0400 hours job com- pleted they winded their weary way home and hit the pit until lunchtrme. What a gallant band of men. Our two Warrant Officers (WOsl Chatfield and McCabe) have been delving into the car scene, one buying, one repairing, The former has decided to replace his DBP coloured VW for a — « 28 — |
| Book number | R0250 |