9th-12th-Lancers - Year 1986 - Page 0046
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 1986 |
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THE 9TH/12TH ROYAL LANCERS REGIMENTAL JOURNAL Ex Grand Canyon and Quarter Final in the Autumn of last year was an op- portunity for Commander Mainlennnoe, Lt Col Hawxwell, to visit the LAD in the field. He was well pleased with our standards and congratulated the LAD on a job well done. Gunnery Camps December ‘85 and March ‘86 were two high profile periods for the Armourers and Instrument Technicians. The very good results obtained by the Regiment at the end made all the hard work prior to and during firing, well worth the effort. The LAD continues to support the smaller Exercises such as Bouelager and Probex and, in addition. we have had detachments to the Falklands and to mes. Later this year Sgt Foster and Cpl Coulson will be going to the sunnier climes of Belize. take your shark repel- lent with youl For those who have been wondering what the “lean-to" at the end of Build- ing 2.4 is. I would like to assure you that it is not a garage for the OC‘s car. The PSA are adamant that it is a roller brake tester for our 3 vehicle fleet. The LAD continues to be well repre- sented at sports with several players in the Regimental football, hockey and rugby teams, while two rugby players. Ssgt Harries and LCpl Whittaker, have played for the Corps. The LAD's visits to the gymnasium twice a week are very popular and thanks are due to the PT Staff for adding variety to the fitness training. Not all of you may realize that when the Regiment departs for Wimhish the LAD will he remaining in Wolfenhuttel to support the incoming Regiment the Queen's Dragoon Guards. Through the medium of the Regimental magazine, the 0C and All Ranks of the LAD would like to wish you all a safe journey to the UK and a happy tour in Wim- bish, The ‘funny’ parade |
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