RAOC Gazette - page 119
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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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well on the mend from his slipped disc and now gives his word of command looking up at the ceiling. The platoon have now welcomed Corporal Egan to swell their ranks and things can now only get better? Our airborne warrior Corporal Tan: Thomas is presently attending his First Aid course and keeps asking if the Corps has such things as Para-Medics. Lance Corporal Keshvala (it is spelt right) has been selected for the Cambrian March Team and all the staff wish him well. 321 EOD Company IT is with deep regret that we record the death of VV02 Mick O'Neil during an EOD task in Newry, Mick had been with us only a short time, but was well known, and is sadly missed by us all. Our sin ceres t condolences go to his wife Hylda, and his family. Recruiting and Liaison Staff and Corps Mobile Display Team THINGS are developing all the time in the recruiting world with soldier places almost full; what a fine job Major Dennis Ford is d j n g—he can at last get out and play some sport, there was even a rumour that the RAOC RLO, Lieutenant Colonel David Elliott, actually took a sports afternoon too. This of course left Colonel Bob Allen, Rachel Jones and Kathy Crossley carry- ing on the movement of the never ending officer process. They say that Captain Fifi Elliot has finally got round to exercising her dog Thursday whilst assessing girls at a WRAC pre-RCB, how does she manage to cram it all in, we ask? The Mobile Display Team has been plagued with problems this season, with vehicle after vehicle breaking down, not to mention the sites allocated. Everyone is pulling through though and the CSM, Ron Chapman, assures us that morale is as high as could be expected Lance Corporal Steve Sutcliffe has been moonlighting during the tour doing interior decorating for the locals! Private 'Trucks' Williams assures us that there is L no difference between driving the four ton rig' and the Escort, meanwhile' Lance Corporal 'Smudge* Smith is still trying to dis- cover what the left hand pedal does. Private 'Nobby' Clarke it seems, is aiming to have blonde hair for his wedding in Septem- ber, everytirne he is seen it is a different shade. NO. 2 SECTION. To all those lucky enough to be serving in Fort George, the Irish weather report rings true. Last week it only rained twice—once for three days and once for four days'. New arrivals W02 Dave Moor has now settled in, his pre- decessor W02 Paul Mitchell having moved to Bessbrook. We have said final farewell to Private Jock Ferguson—the men in the POL Office can now breathe great sighs of relief. We wish him all the best for his forthcoming marriage. Captain Andy Williams celebrated his birthday in true style with an IED in Coleraine. He maintains it was a bit of a sticky job—but only because it involved a gallon of Evostick! Private Plug Elstob has asked for a mention this month but your scribe doesn't think he can raise the enthusiasm! :m : ^^:rm*m ^ i ^ : S ^ b - ^ ^ ^ ; - ^ - ^ . ^.'.^••: - --™^:^-rf;:^.*.'?:". 1 ? - :;•.•: : ^ ' : • • . - • • • • >: : •:••'••• • ? '''-"^:^;-"^^;V"' •••.-..<.-. ...-.•*- • ' " : - ' '-. •-• • NO. I SECTION. Bobcat team with Captain Ken Moules assisted by his side-kick Lance Corporal Yorkie Williams have been busy appearing on TV and in the newspaper, it's rumoured they ring the press before going out on tasks. In* fact Bobcat are into devices that apparently fall off cars! Bearcat team with W02 Dave Couling and Corporal Keith Morris out amongst the RPG sevens and bullets have been doing a Bodie and Doyle act on the Falls Road diving into hedge borders and drawing their pistols at the same time only to find their lanyards are too short. Flashcat with the dynamic duo Staff Sergeant Chris Brown and Private Kev Connors have noticed wheelbarrow workshops are short of work and prior to handing over to Sergeant Andy Hawkins blew up their wheelbarrow to prove their team motto. Sergeant John Anderson, leader of our resident RCT crews, is filling in on R and R duty on the teams: it is rumoured that he wants to be an operator next. Staff Sergeant Brian Sutton has been seen by Bearcat team doing a dancing act in an EOD suit in the middle of Belfast (Hughie Green take note). We finish by saying welcome to Sergeant Andy Hawkins and we say farewell to Staff Sergeant Chris Brown (wheelbarrow workshops take note) who has gone through the ritual of the EWS tank twice, • m^mm--.^r^ Lieutenant Keith Sunderland has also been involved in Operation Helical. At home Lance Corporal * Clid * Clyde and Sergeant Jack Ventress are keeping the home fires burning. Lieutenant Keith Sunderland has recently been involved in Operation Helical amongst his other duties as OIC CMD, OIC RIT, the RAOC Presentation Team, tennis and swimming. He is also soon to leave after acceptance for the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. REMEMBER THE DEADLINE FOR COPY— 28th OF EACH MONTH — WITH THE EDITOR AT DEEPCUT — Ordnance Depot Northern Ireland FRESH and fit the warriors from Ordnance Depot Northern Ireland have just returned from Exercise Finn McCaul's Leap in the Isle-of-Man, and as if this wasn't enough punishment a party of ten, led by Captain John Hardcastle, are in the process of completing an adventurous training expedition on Norway, separate reports will no doubt follow. While still on training it is worthy of note that everyone has passed their BFT during the last month, although some did * practice ' more than others. The Charity Ball held at Kinnegar was a great success with a large turnout of both civilian employees and military person- nel A total of £850 was donated to the Eventide Salvation Army Home for the elderly. It was organised by Major Tony Bettaney whom we must also congratulate having recently married Patricia, Marriage must be the vogue at the moment since Lance Corporal Hallam has also taken the plunge and married a local girl called Susan. We wish them every happiness. Con- gratulations must also go to Sergeant Clarke ACC who has recently had an addition to his family in the shape of a baby boy. The civilian staff have also had something to celebrate with the Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Hurles present- ing Imperial Service Medals to Mr F. D, L Dee and Mr W. A. Morris. A Dinner Night was held recently for Officers and Senior Ranks. Sergeant Chris Edgeworth was welcomed, having been recently promoted and we said farewell to a large number of those leaving. An excellent night was had by all and our thanks must go to Captain Eric Pitchforth for arranging the entertainment. Barnacle Bill otherwise known as Captain Larry Wynn. our overworked Adjutant, managed to take a break from his office and circumnavigated (which he assures me means ' sail 94 — |
| Book number | R0250 |