9th-12th-Lancers - Year 1987 - Page 0069
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 1987 |
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trench warfare down horrifically rutted courses, Despite the numerous tumbles and confidence crises, persistence paid off IS the better prepared courses of the RAC meeting felt reasonably easyi After at least two hours work every morning, side slipping the fall line track, we managed to produce courses that held up surprisingly well, No great results were achieved during the three days racing, and with the help of Lt Zeidler who wrote himself off playing ice hockey the previous weekend. the team failed to be placed. At the prize giving the team picked up one prize for being the best dressed (trendy?) team on the slopes. THE VIM/12TH ROYAL LANCERS REGIMENTAL JOURNAL The Divisional Championships were held again at Axams in Austria. Sadly on the first clay the temperature was so cold that on the mountain it became survival from the extreme cold rather than survival on the slalom courses. (Reported to be -32). We were unfort» unate to lose Tpr Randell. as he suffered severe frostbite to his feet. Realising the danger on the mountain, he man» aged to reach the army doctor just in time to save his toes. Although the team did not finish with an overall result, the fine performances of Capt Cooke and Lt Zeidler qualified the team. for the third year running, for the Army Championships. With two vastly improved racers in 2Lt Carr and 2Lt Douglasmiller. the team skiied to the best of its ability, achieving the creditable position of 9th overall. (3rd Cavalry regiment), the best result for over fifteen years. The downhill ski team has re established itself as a force in the army downhill ski world. Hopefully with consistent team members the 1987/88 season will reward the Regiment with good results and lots of trophies. “The best dressed team on the slopes!" From left to right: Capt Cooke, 2Lt Douglas-Miller. 2Lt Carr and Lt Zeid|er |
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