Monthly Archives: May 2012

Free MEAL for forces

Posted on 17 May 2012 by admin

Free MEAL for forces National restaurant group, Crown Carveries is supporting 2012’s Armed Forces Day by offering a free breakfast or carvery to all army, navy and air force men and women, past and present, between Monday 25th and Saturday … Continue reading →

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Agent Orange on Guam

Posted on 15 May 2012 by admin

AGENT ORANGE on GUAM A shipmate’s request forwarded for your information If you can help please email Joe Thompson’65 – ’66, at THOMPENT1@aol.com Joe says, “Hello all.  Today has been one of those days we all remember.   I have been arguing with … Continue reading →

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Destination Afghanistan

Posted on 15 May 2012 by admin

Destination Afghanistan Join the Royal Marines for the Day Thursday 7th June, 1000hrs to 1700hrs Royal Marines Museum Eastney Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9PX Meet Royal Marines recently returned from Afghanistan at our recreation of an Afghanistan base. For one … Continue reading →

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43 Commando Resurrected

Posted on 14 May 2012 by admin

43 Commando Resurrected as historic Royal Marines unit returns One of the most famous names in Royal Marines history has returned with the re-formation of 43 Commando at Faslane. The new unit – officially 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal … Continue reading →

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ROYAL MARINES vs PARACHUTE REGIMENT

Posted on 14 May 2012 by admin

ROYAL MARINES vs PARACHUTE REGIMENT FOOTBALL MATCH 17th MAY @ 1930hrs I have been made aware of the above fixture taking place on Thursday at Plymouth Argyle’s pitch. (its probably about time someone used it to play some real football … Continue reading →

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Mount Harriet 11th to 12th June 1982

Posted on 14 May 2012 by admin

Mount Harriet 11th to 12th June 1982 Introduction In the last land action to take place during the night of 11/12 June, 42 Commando attacked Mt Harriet. This was a different proposition in many ways to the other mountain defences. … Continue reading →

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Falklands Lecture & Book Signing

Posted on 14 May 2012 by admin

Falklands Lecture & Book Signing ‘‘The Yompers” A fighting Royal Marine’s perspective of the Falklands War 27th June… 12noon to 1430hrs (RM Museum) A lecture by Ian Gardiner, who commanded a rifle company in 45 Commando Royal Marines in the Falklands … Continue reading →

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Scots Guards – 45 Veterans – Falklands Baby

Posted on 14 May 2012 by admin

Scots Guards Remember The Falklands War (Plus Falklands baby 30 years on Ex Members of The Scots Guards gathered at “The Fife Arms” pub in Kirkcaldy to see their new Standard which will be dedicated and proudly displayed at a forthcoming … Continue reading →

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Royal Marines Association Concert Band

Posted on 14 May 2012 by admin

The Royal Marines Museum is delighted to welcome back the Royal Marines Association Concert Band for the first of two concerts in 2012 which will take place at the Museum in the grand Mountbatten Room. The Royal Marines Association Concert … Continue reading →

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Visitors Guide to Scotland

Posted on 10 May 2012 by admin

Visitors Guide to Scotland

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Attributes of a Royal Marine

Posted on 6 May 2012 by admin

Royal Marines Arnold Schwarzenegger was a Royal Marines Commando The Royal Marines are the greatest fighting force on earth, so much so that each marine is an honorary King of England (hence royal). They were invented by the British government … Continue reading →

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Danger New Credit & Debit Cards

Posted on 6 May 2012 by admin

Danger New Credit & Debit Cards

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Mustangs

Posted on 6 May 2012 by admin

Mustangs, Mustangs and more Mustangs Norcal Motor Sports Owned by a Rtd US Marine (friend of Rod Spinks since 1961) owns this business along with his son. If you love American Classics then you will enjoy browsing thru this site. … Continue reading →

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The Doors

Posted on 6 May 2012 by admin

Any of you olde worlde Bootnecks ever do the DOORS? During my brief illness “Steve” an old Oppo of mine visited several times and we started reminiscing about our escapades in the early to mid 70`s whilst doing “The Doors” … Continue reading →

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Diamond Jubilee Medal (2)

Posted on 6 May 2012 by admin

Veterans Diamond Jubilee Medal “Sign the Petition, closing date 15th August 2012“    

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Diamond Jubilee Medal (1)

Posted on 6 May 2012 by admin

Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee Medal The RT Hon David Cameron MP 10, Downing Street London SW1A. 18th February 2012. Dear Mr.Cameron, I write in relation to the awarding of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and its awarding. As a Widow … Continue reading →

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Deal Barracks 2000

Posted on 6 May 2012 by admin

DEAL BARRACKS 2000 Thanx to “Marcel 911” for posting them on “Derelict Places” (and Danny Shepherd) for rescuing them…….

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Where has Your Money Gone?

Posted on 6 May 2012 by admin

Where has Your Money Gone? The latest report written in the ‘Daily Telegraph’ the money Britain gives in Overseas Aid (as below). The Minister for Overseas Aid was also heard on the BBC World News programme with his report of the Foreign … Continue reading →

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Remember Kilroy?

Posted on 6 May 2012 by admin

Do you remember Kilroy? A great piece of history. Anyone born in the 1920’s or mid-thirties or who grew up during the war years of the 1940’s knew Kilroy. We didn’t know why but we had lapel pins with his nose hanging … Continue reading →

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Need Help with WordPress?

Posted on 6 May 2012 by admin

Are you contemplating WordPress for your “website/blog design program” “Here is the 412 page manual” It is an older version (v2.7) but the Basics are Exactly the same. The rest you can figure out. Thanx to “Esmi” & “Jerry Saclolo”

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HMS Affray Lost at Sea (1)

Posted on 5 May 2012 by admin

Mutiny or sabotage? Sixty years ago a British submarine mysteriously disappeared along with 75 lives   At 1700 hours on April 16, 1951, HMS Affray, one of the Royal Navy’s ‘A class’ submarines, slipped away from her mooring at Haslar … Continue reading →

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Merton Council Shame on You

Posted on 5 May 2012 by admin

“Marked for Life (2)” (AFD) Armed Forces Day 2010, 2011 goes unrecognised by Merton Council (AFD) Armed Forces Day goes unrecognised by Merton Council   Within the last months Armed Forces Day events have taken place across the country and … Continue reading →

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When I was young

Posted on 5 May 2012 by admin

When I was young When I was young I took an oath. I took a shilling from the Queen. I`d said I`d give it everything to be a Royal Marine. But now I`m old and slowing down. I`m heading for … Continue reading →

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If You’re are or Was Squaddie

Posted on 5 May 2012 by admin

If you’re are or was squaddie, then you must be able to relate to at least 5 of these If your a Bootneck You will relate to all of them You know you’ve been Defence institutionalised (Made military) when…You use … Continue reading →

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KIA 2011

Posted on 5 May 2012 by admin

45 SERVICEMEN AND 1 SERVICEWOMAN LOST THEIR LIVES IN AFGHANISTAN BETWEEN JANUARY 1ST  AND DECEMBER 31ST 2011 Pte John King 1 Yorks 30 December 2011 Sqd Ldr Anthony Downing RAF 23 December 2011 Capt Tom Jennings RM.(SBS) 22 December 2011 … Continue reading →

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Wheres the flight engineer gone??

Posted on 5 May 2012 by admin

Wheres the flight engineer gone?? Hope you enjoyed your flight with Continental Airlines  

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58 Troop, CTCRM, March 1974

Posted on 5 May 2012 by admin

58 Troop, CTCRM, March 1974 Contact; Keir Hardie RM

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Sarawak 1962

Posted on 5 May 2012 by admin

Anyone recognise these Bod`s ?

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Jimmy (Tug) Wilson RM

Posted on 5 May 2012 by admin

Where is Jimmy (Tug) Wilson ex RMP 42cdo I am trying to find “Tug” who came from Corby, Northamptonshire. Joined 42 in the mid to late 60`s. He persuaded me to join mmmmmmm……. (best advice I was ever given, and … Continue reading →

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Maurice Arthur RM

Posted on 5 May 2012 by admin

Anyone Know the Whereabouts of Maurice Arthur Enclosed pic was taken at RM Lympstone in 1958 Ron Hooker & Maurice Arthur (pictured) Any news anyone? Contact Rod Spinks

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Ron Reilly RM

Posted on 5 May 2012 by admin

Your old oppo` RM Simon Arthy is trying to contact you personally to say “Thank You” for your enourmously generous contribution. Contact the RMA in the UK on 02392 651 519

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Anthony Horton RM

Posted on 5 May 2012 by admin

RM Anthony Horton – Demobbed 1959 Where are you now? Address in 1959 was; 80, Redcliffe Square London SW10 Your good friend Brad Johnson has been trying to find you, contact the RMA in the UK on 02392 651 519

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Falklands Yomp 2012

Posted on 5 May 2012 by admin

YOMP 2012 “Print this out (A4) size and hand them out“ In Their Father’s and Brother’s Footsteps  On the night of 11/12 June 1982 two Royal Marines, Corporal Frank Spencer and Marine Gordon MacPherson of Zulu Company, 45 Commando Group, … Continue reading →

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Bootneck Dumped in a Doss House

Posted on 4 May 2012 by admin

War veteran: After eight years serving my country I face life in a doss house while criminals get new homes ROYAL Marines war veteran Michael Glen has challenged David Cameron over a housing scandal which could leave him homeless. Father-of-three … Continue reading →

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Argie Olympian Taking the Piss

Posted on 4 May 2012 by admin

The Agency Young & Rubicam, owned by advertising giant WPP should be seriously condemmed for commissioning such an Advert. Its Shareholders should be asking the Board of Directors for an Explanation and Apology The Agency Young & Rubicam and WPP, … Continue reading →

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Red v Green

Posted on 4 May 2012 by admin

Last time I and others in the Green team met up with you lot in the Red team was in a shanty town called Sennybridge in Wales. Apart from the Pubs shutting at 18oohrs (yeah, early 70`s) and barbed wire … Continue reading →

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Cut back on Trainee Pilots

Posted on 4 May 2012 by admin

The RAF had to cut back on around a quarter of its Trainee Pilots, Puma helicopters getting axed. I could go on but it would only get more depressing, maybe a few of you “Fly” boys out there would like … Continue reading →

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Whats happened to our Navy

Posted on 4 May 2012 by admin

Lets hope the Argies dont get up themselves and “have another go”. Britain/England/This fair Isle Once had a Navy that sent shivers worldwide. Stalwart and Driven fearing nothing. Even though we started off as Pirates then Privateers (the difference being … Continue reading →

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Royal Marines Training

Posted on 4 May 2012 by admin

Many would be interested to hear your views and comments on this subject. I know that there are some hard hitting views out there on differences for instance “training in the early 70`s compared to now” I would like to … Continue reading →

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RAA

Posted on 3 May 2012 by admin

Welcome to the Official Drop Short Website

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UKNDA

Posted on 3 May 2012 by admin

Welcome to the Official UKNDA Website

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Veterans UK

Posted on 3 May 2012 by admin

Welcome to the Official Veterans World Website

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British Legion

Posted on 3 May 2012 by admin

Welcome to the Official British Legion Website

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BNTVA

Posted on 3 May 2012 by admin

Welcome to the Official BNTVA Website

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AFPG Ltd

Posted on 3 May 2012 by admin

Welcome to the Official AFPG Ltd Website

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Gareth Williams (fall guy for MI6)

Posted on 3 May 2012 by admin

Gareth Williams (fall guy for MI6) A. He killed himself (Er… I dont think so, Houdini could not even have done it) B. No evidence of other persons being involved (Of course not, after a “cleanup team” had a week … Continue reading →

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Falklands Invasion “Series”

Posted on 1 May 2012 by admin

Royal Marine Special     An Ungentlemanly Act Part 1     An Ungentlemanly Act Part 2     An Ungentlemanly Act Part 3     An Ungentlemanly Act Part 4     An Ungentlemanly Act Part 5     An Ungentlemanly Act Part 6     An Ungentlemanly Act Part 7     An Ungentlemanly … Continue reading →

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Virgin & British Airways

Posted on 1 May 2012 by admin

YOU HAVE NINE (8) MONTHS LEFT (from date of this posting) TO GET YOUR CLAIM LODGED CLICK HERE IF YOU BOUGHT A TICKET ON BRITISH AIRWAYS OR VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS IN THE U.S. OR IN THE U.K. BETWEEN 11 AUGUST … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan 2011

Posted on 1 May 2012 by admin

Forty Five Servicemen & One Servicewoman lost their lives In Afghanistan between 1st January 2011 & 31st December 2011   Pte John King 1 Yorks 30 December 2011 Sqd Ldr Anthony Downing RAF 23 December 2011 Capt Tom Jennings RM.(SBS) … Continue reading →

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Newspaper email addresses (UK & OZ)

Posted on 1 May 2012 by admin

(1) UK & (2) Australasia (correct on/from 1st May 2012) (1) Big Issue news@bigissue.com edit.scot@bigissue.com Daily Express News Desk news.desk@express.co.uk Daily Express for PR releases allpicturedesks@express.co.uk Daily Express Picture Desk expresspix@express.co.uk Daily Express all Magazines and Newspapers allpublications@express.co.uk Daily Express, … Continue reading →

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