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Of cer in the garrison for signatures, hi-jacking German Military Of cers, re-enacting scenes from Twin Town (no Oscar winning performances) and arm wrestling strong men. There were some tasks that we would like to forget; the massive handmade Daffodil which a blind Tony Hart could have made better was quite frankly embarrassing and also rather dif cult to forget as it stood twenty foot high!
Before the day could conclude it was time for the nal event. As ever it was a chariot race and unbeknown to us, our lead was hanging on winning it. Would the preparation by the Sqn LAD section pay dividends? The challenge this time was to create a vehicle that would travel as far as possible with a single push from the ramp of a pantec. The Sqn tter section under SSgt Field managed to put together a most superior contraption that weathered the test and tarmac carrying C Sqn to a well deserved victory.
Next on the Sqn agenda was the RCA visit. The Regiment hosted the RCA over a weekend which also encompassed a family’s day. There were a few concerns as to whether we could supply enough beer for the RCA to drink! C Sqn were given the task of organisation and set up which went down to the wire on the day.
Responsibilities were issued across the Sqn and it was a case of making it happen. The Arthur Daley of the Sqn, Cpl Dean “I can sell anything” Hanbury was tasked with acquiring a Carousel, which to his credit he managed to achieve despite it arriving at the same time as the RCA. Fearing a mutiny from those with parched throats, it was only down to the ingenuity and graft of certain individuals which ensured that the draft beer was ready and the Carousel was open for business. Part of this process involved a generous amount of tasting in order to ensure that the beer was up to the standard that our thirsty old comrades would expect. Sometimes the rough really does come with the smooth.
With the events running and the beer in full ow with the hope that it would last, the day ran smoothly and was a huge success. Thanks should go to Sgt Sonic Davies and his numerous trips back and forth to the WO and Sgts’ Mess for extra stock when the RCA took it upon
Cpl Lardner’s casual approach to soldiering
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Cpl Welfoot employing Defence Engagement techniques
Tactical use of ground working well in Jackal