9th-12th-Lancers - Year 1987 - Page 0035
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 1987 |
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and ‘8’ vehicle drivers but as always they came up trumps and they can feel justly proud of their contribution towards helping the Regiment gain such a fine report. Exercise Rhine Farewell took place once more in the South of Germany and on the long trip to the training area we almost lost the Tech bin waggons when they were all stuck in the snow on the main Stuttgart autobahn Guardroom Notes Now that the dust of the move from BrA.O.Rr has began to settle, the cell doors are well and truly closed. for some of us. The last year in station proved to be a busy one, with emphasis on security. THE yTH/IZTH ROYAL LANCERS REGIMENTAL JOURNAL during a blizzard. The trip took almost 24 hours. During Rhine Farewell we took the opportunity to move the complete Echelon even further south to spend a few days on the shores of the Bodensee (Lake Constance). Many people said they would like to see it in summer time. At the end of Troop Training the Colonel of the Regiment visited us and spent several hours going Many complained about the distance they had to walk to get to their cars. However, it proved worthwhile when we all arrived in the UK whole. At certain stages throughout the year we were able to provide a number round the departments and meeting people. It was noted that the LAD got the timing right for the tea and biscuits for the Colonel, but no-one else got any. During the summer we got just about everyone off on leave and took part in as much sport as we could, winning the Inter Squadron Cricket competition and the Regimental Tug of War. The year’s end saw us once again out on the autumn exercises and as these did not finish till early November the year went out as it began. cold and wet, Pay 7 The Good, Bad and Ugly of S-a-side football teams to test the skills of the Provo Staff. Many thanks to those who gave up their free time to take part. The mandatory free showers and hot meals were provided after the events. |
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