RAOC Gazette - page 195
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Material type | Journals |
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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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SAILOR WITH A MOl'STACHE? NO! This is Corporal Jim Gallagher a Corp** photographer on an exchange visit from his unit, the Royal Artillery Range in the Outer Hebrides, to HMS Hydra during a recent survey or! the Hebrides, Corporal Gallagher spent three days on board HMS Hydra while several sailors visited the Royal Artillery Range, During that visit he met an old friend. Leading Rating John Young, a Naval photographer who had been at the Joint Service School of Photography at RAF Cosford at the same lime in 1975. A R M Y AIR CORPS SILVER JV11ILEE CELEBRATIONS 1982 marks the Twenty fifth Anniversary of the formation of the Army Air Corps, The Corps was formed by the amalgamation on (he 1st September 1957 of two types of light aircraft units which had been flying under RAF colours; Air Op flights i q which pilots were oUlcers of the Royal Artillery and Light Liaison flights whose pilots, drawn from all arms of the Army, were seconded to the Glider Pilot Regiment for hours of flying duty. During these twenty live years RAOC has had an intimate association with the Army Air Corps by providing vital and specialised logistic support. As the Army Air Corps has expanded and its aircraft become more sophisticated so too has our support, and today we are a closely integrated part of ^ modern und important arm of the service. The Army Air Corps is most anxious that all members of RAOC, past and present, who have served with them join as members of the Army Aviation family in the celebrations during the Jubilee Year. By way of advance notice here are some of the more im- portant events which those readers concerned may care to note. Further details will be announced later. 23/v/ to 25rh July 1982: Jubilee Army Air Day Flying Dis~ play including Helicopter Championships. 31/7i August 1982: Dinner held in London for all officers associated with Army Aviation past and present. \st September 1982: Twenty fifth Anniversary Parade and Dedication of Army Air Corps Memorial. \st September 1982: WOs and Sergeants Mess Ball for members past and present. Corporal Jim Gallagher on board HMS Hydra. After a busy time with his camera, including popular portraits in the Petty Officers Mess, Corporal Gallagher was invited to their party on his last night on board. With only the combat kit he stood up in, but plenty of ideas, he borrowed pieces of best rig from three different sailors to dress for the occasion, ALPINE ADVENTURE ONE of sixty British soldiers alpine training in Northern Italy on Monte Bianco, Europe's highest mountain, is Lance Corporal Stephen Heynes of 1 (BR) Corps Troops Ordnance Company. Hosts for the exercise are the world famous Italian Alpine Regiment. This crack regiment, which provides the world's finest mountain troops, plays a vital role in the defence of NATO's southern flank. The aim of the exercise is to strengthen the union and co-operation between Britain and her NATO ally. Our picture shows Stephen (right) with Alpini guide Private Louis Drocco and Lance Corporal Stephen Allan REME. A GENEROUS GIFT LIEUTENANT COLONEL MIKE REYNOLDS CO Glencorse Infantry Depot is shown presenting the Gogarburn Riding For Disabled Indoor Riding School with the magnificent sum of £500. The Infantry Depot had decided that part of the proceeds of their 1981 Open Day could go to this very worth while cause. In the picture Colonel Mike is handing over the cheque to Miss Pat Veall the. Chief Physiotherapist at the Gogarbum Hospital. Also present were CRAOC Scotland Lieutenant Colonel Connolly (Chairman of the Indoor Riding School Pro- ject) Mrs Connolly, riders and voluntary helpers. This past year Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs Connolly with magnificent help from Committee Members have persuaded good people to part with over £3,000 towards the required sum of £30,000! Needless to say for any reader who feels tugs at their pursestrings donations will be gratefully received by CRAOC Scotland! Up in the world. A good cause. 160 — |
| Book number | R0250 |