151 Regimnet RLC - page 9
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| Full title | 151 Regimnet RLC |
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| Publication date | 2019 |
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| Early date | 1794 |
| Late date | 2019 |
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In January 1987 under Command of Lt Col I Mc Robbie, the UK was gripped by a cold spell. The snow fall was very heavy affecting London and the South East. The Regiment was called upon to assist. A Foden fuel tanker deployed to support North Thames Gas. During the deployment, the tanker delivered 250,000 litres of g as oil to holder stations all over the Region, mostly in the Essex are a. At the same time, teams from 215 Essex Sqn RCT Deployed to deliver meals on wheels to pensioners and disabled residents in Southend. Grateful that the Army was delivering hot food. Above: Foden Tanker at Bromley Gas Terminal In February 1991 history was resurrected when the Regimental HQ Squadron was re-designated 508 HQ Squadron RCT. Linking back to its past. A large parade took place outside the TA Centre in Sydenham road to mark the occasion. The Mayor of Croydon inspected the parade. A march past of serving soldiers and veterans followed, with a procession of vehicles. Above: 508 (HQ) Squadron renaming parade 1991with CO Lt Col Lilly & Mayor of Croydon taking the Salute OPERATION GRANBY Operation GRANBY was the code name given to 1991 Gulf War. 53,462 members of the UK Armed Forces deployed during the conflict. Volunteers from the Regiment deployed to Cyprus taking over UN Peacekeeping Duties while others were deployed to 20 Squadron RCT for three months allowing Regular soldiers to deploy to Kuwait. During the Operation the Regiment was actively involved in moving stores and supplies to the ports within the UK. A year later in 1992 under the defence cuts, 215 Essex Squadron was disbanded. A parade was held in Grays town centre to mark the sad occasion. The Squadron was a victim of Geography being outside the Regiments new and constricted boundaries within the M25. A few soldiers from the Regiment moved to Ilford TA Centre to form B Troop 240 Transport Squadron. Two houses were converted to provide offices and facilities. Others remained at Grays transferring to 44 Signal Squadron, part of 36 Signal Regiment, Royal Signals who relocated to Grays from their previous location at Gillingham Kent. Above: 215 Essex Sqn RCT Final Parade |
| Book number | R0449 |