RAOC Gazette - page 126
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1978 |
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| Early date | 1978 |
| Late date | 1978 |
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lo the uninitiated, like the cockpit of Concorde on which \^ CJ were invited to try their hands. With a couple of minor ! ir v'*'unctions, other than by those al the controls, thrown in for ^ood measure, they experienced the sensation of a submarine The sight of a group of Officers o u l of control in a steep dive. a n d Warrant Officers leaning unsupported at an angle of twenty degrees to the floor (deck?) was strangely reminiscent of the latter stages of a good Regimental Dinner Night. A look around the Submarine Museum, which included a tour through the floating classroom of HMS Grampus, proved that in the submarine service you either have to get on with your mates or be very small! In the afternoon the party witnessed a text book attack ^n an enemy ship expertly demonstrated and explained by the (_'o*nmander of the School, Commander Thompson, in the •Attack Teacher. 1 The Commander maintained his one hundred per cent record by scoring two hits and sinking the enemy. On to the Escape Tank, the largest in Europe, where a demon- stration of escape techniques by the instructors had lungs aching by just watching. It proved to be both a pleasurable and worthwhile experience—one or the better aspects of Operation Burberry, K t*<. %*• THE RETIREMENT OF BRIGADIER M. B. PAGE A FIVE mile run, followed by an office start at 08,30 would be the ideal start of the day for Malcolm Page. However, at Bicester we managed to persuade him to compromise with three miles and 09.00. An officer of dynamic energy, intellect, and compassion, he has made a great impact on the Garrison in the eleven months that he has been here. The photograph is a fitting one; the recent visit to the Corps of our Colonel-in-Chief, epitomised his flair for organisa- tion and provided the high note on which he is prematurely retiring from the Service. The excellent stage setting with some of the cast on the last night. sparkling production of Barry England's * Conduct Unbecom- ing ' which was reviewed in the July GAZETTE. Announcing the result the adjudicator, the distinguished critic and producer Mr Arthur Hodgson said " Fiona Dennisons production had a worthy win and came top in every department—presentation, production, acting and dramatic achievement." At the celebration party Mrs Dennison paid tribute to the group and said how delighted she was with the result and how proud she was of a cast which really did pull out all the stops. Our sincere congratulations also, THE CATTERICK A R M Y DISPLAY THE Catterick Army Display, held at two yearly intervals, is the largest military show in the North of England; the 1978 display attracted some one hundred thousand visitors. There were twenty five static displays, six side shows and a two hour arena show with twelve events, culminating with beating of retreat by massed bands. RAOC North East Dis- trict was charged with two tasks. Firstly to give normal Ordnance support and secondly to produce a significant RAOC contribution to the static display. As our answer to Samuel Goldwyn, producer Major Ashcroft, had to go for outside help if we were to make a real impact, particularly as the Corps Mobile Display could not appear, approaches were made to 10 Ordnance Support Battalion and No. I AIDU for their help. Their contribution allowed RAOC not only to produce a very large static display but also to volunteer an arena event. Brigadier Page escorts Her Majesty The Queen during the recent visit of our Calonel-in-Chief to the Corps at Bicester. Educated at Gloucester, commissioned in Bangalore, with service in India and the Somaliland Protectorate, in the famous Scouts; he has had a varied and interesting career. He was promoted Brigadier in 1973 and has been Deputy Director of Ordnance Services and Director of Clothing and Textiles prior to his present appointment. He is an Officer of great charm with a surprisingly wicked ^ertse of humour. He and his wife Julie have worked selflessly [o encourage all aspects of garrison life. He recently raised a large amount of money for charity taking part in a sponsored marathon—on a Sunday! Brigadier Malcolm Page is leaving the Service to take up an appointment with International Computers Ltd. I am sure I speak for the Corps as well as Bicester when » say that ICL*s gain is very much our loss. J. T, P. THE B U C K D O W N PLAYERS WIN THE A R M Y D R A M A FESTIVAL, THE Blackdown Players have won the 1978 United Kingdom Army Drama Festival. The group gained the award for their The Field Bakery did a roaring trade. The arena event had No. I AIDU in action while the in- ternal static display showed butchery, ammunition and clothing. Outside were the fire appliances of the AFS together with |
| Book number | R0247 |