http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/-t1.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:53:28 GMT 10 http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/11/38/98/68/a-baor11.gif http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/-t1.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/a-big-thank-you-on-a-quiet-day-t693.htm ciphers As its a quiet day all round (even the Signals Lists are not chattering), I would like to hand out a BIG Thank You to Paul for all the effort he has, and continues to put into this great site. Thanks Buddy ... As one of the 'old guy's' on the site, (served 1951 - 66) I enjoy the diverse contributions and repartee among the members, and the information that emerges is sometimes mind boggling .. I know we all enjoy reminiscing about our days in the 'tate' and the antics we got up to and the ... General Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:58:41 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/a-big-thank-you-on-a-quiet-day-t693.htm#4942 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/a-big-thank-you-on-a-quiet-day-t693.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/google-earth-locations-t696.htm Claymore Hi folks, May I ask that you those of you who have Google Earth and who have not already done so, download the locations files from the Google Earth page and check them out. I am pretty confident that the vast majority of sites are accurately plotted but, due to scarcity of available information, I have had to take an educated stab at one or two of the locations by using other sources. There are a few that I cannot even take a stab at. I am sure, also, that there are more than ... General Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:41:14 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/google-earth-locations-t696.htm#4963 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/google-earth-locations-t696.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/irish-rangers-and-others-in-hemer-t697.htm Stephen Lock One of the main reasons I originally accessed BAOR-locations was to get more information/make contact with individuals I might have known during my time amongst the British families in Hemer (1971-72) and Soest (73-74). Interestingly enough, there hasn't been a lot, if any, presence from former Irish Rangers (which was the regiment that was stationed in Hemer when I was living in Iserlohn) or dependents thereof. I'd enjoy hearing from any Rangers, or more exactly from dependents as ... General Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:53:28 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/irish-rangers-and-others-in-hemer-t697.htm#4966 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/irish-rangers-and-others-in-hemer-t697.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/a-question-for-our-scalybacks-t694.htm Gordon. Have any of you, ever come across water running down the inside of co-axe cable..like from the top of a mast to the equipment... General Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:51:59 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/a-question-for-our-scalybacks-t694.htm#4953 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/a-question-for-our-scalybacks-t694.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/t-iss-getting-to-be-that-time-again-11-november-t656.htm Hardrations http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8poZshcDj8g

I know this is a bit off subject, but I like to share it each Nov 11]]> General Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:47:32 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/t-iss-getting-to-be-that-time-again-11-november-t656.htm#4583 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/t-iss-getting-to-be-that-time-again-11-november-t656.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/the-battle-of-gorleben-t688.htm recce83 I remember reading about a little-known incident in October 1966 on the Elbe River near the village of Gorleben. Apparently there was a diplomatic dust-up between the two Germanies over the West German Waterways and Shipping Authority's right to survey the channel across the entire width of the Elbe, and the GDR barricading their progress with their Border Command boats, claiming the border ran down the middle of the river, not the eastern bank as claimed by Bonn. Evidently everyone was ... General Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:39:25 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/the-battle-of-gorleben-t688.htm#4894 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/the-battle-of-gorleben-t688.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/updates-to-main-site-pages-t655.htm Paul I have added this to the list of topics so that I can let you know when a page has been updated. It will make it easier than listing each on its own subject page in the Forum (if there is one to start with that is). It may also chivvy others into joining and sending information. So far, since I started back again, I have managed to update a number of pages, as shown below. There is more work to be done, and if you have sent information, may I ask two things. 1. If it was sent to ... General Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:05:04 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/updates-to-main-site-pages-t655.htm#4539 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/updates-to-main-site-pages-t655.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/soxmis-stories-t541.htm recce83 There must be thousands of these stories out there, some of which have found their way into 'Operational Routes". I've seen photos of the pocket card that BAOR apparently issued to everyone. I don't remember ever seeing them in my day, but we were subjected to many indoctrinations on arrival in BAOR and 'reminders' as time went on, including posters displaying the plates. We were admonished to contact the nearest MP unit or any establishment that was handy and say: "rubber glove", ... General Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:17:54 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/soxmis-stories-t541.htm#3043 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/soxmis-stories-t541.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/verden-1-adsr-and-1div-hq-t691.htm ab64pt2 Just found this site. My family and I were the very last to leave the camp in Feb 94 after living there for 5 years. Looking at the photos brought back happy memories. Sadly I never thought of taking any. General Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:24:15 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/verden-1-adsr-and-1div-hq-t691.htm#4926 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/verden-1-adsr-and-1div-hq-t691.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/the-history-of-the-crossed-keys-t686.htm oldtimer THE HISTORY OF THE CROSSED KEYS. For over half a century, the Divisional sign of the Second Division has been the Crossed Keys. It was a familiar sign around India later on in the war, and the flag with the Crossed Keys flies today in the little Westphalian town (Lubbecke) whose municipal coat of arms is, by the long arm of coincidence, the Crossed Keys. In the early days of World War II the War Office ordered that each formation should choose for itself some device which would be ... General Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:38:22 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/the-history-of-the-crossed-keys-t686.htm#4858 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/the-history-of-the-crossed-keys-t686.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/octane-rating-t681.htm alan8376
I always remember in BAOR, mid sixties, that the Petrol Jerry Cans were labelled as 'MT 80.' I suppose the 80 meant Octane rating 80.

What was the Octane rating of the petrol which preceded the 80? The reason I ask is because what ever it was, it burn't engine valves out and caused lots of unecessary work!]]> General Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:25:36 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/octane-rating-t681.htm#4824 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/octane-rating-t681.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/birdwood-barracks-bunde-t559.htm ciphers Birdwood Barracks - Bunde http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=20&u=12623223 Home to HQ 6 Armoured Division and HQ 6 Armoured Division Signals Regt HQ 6 Armoured Division and HQ 6 Armoured Division Signals Regt. were the first occupants of the newly constructed Birdwood Barracks located at Bunde in 1952. http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=18&u=12623223 Once ... General Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:04:47 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/birdwood-barracks-bunde-t559.htm#3225 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/birdwood-barracks-bunde-t559.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/duplicate-service-medals-t328.htm Zhickel
Can anyone tell me who I should contact, what information will be needed and how to go about filling this request?

Many thanks in advance.]]> General Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:52:04 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/duplicate-service-medals-t328.htm#1431 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/duplicate-service-medals-t328.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/18-company-rasc-t672.htm Paul
It could already be on the main site, but i have not found it yet.

Paul.]]> General Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:55:54 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/18-company-rasc-t672.htm#4751 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/18-company-rasc-t672.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/documents-t671.htm Paul In the course of trying to find details to add to the main site, I came across a website that had Canadian documents connected with the end of WW2. They make interesting reading, this is one of them (if you are that way inclined ) I wish the map of the British Zone was there though. The web address is quite long unfortunately. http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/his/rep-rap/doc/cmhq/cmhq174.pdf Paul. General Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:31:43 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/documents-t671.htm#4745 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/documents-t671.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/the-wall-came-tumbling-down-t664.htm Chemist This week marks the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Not only the wall but the beginning of the end of the Iron Curtain. What memories do you have of the Iron Curtain? As a civvy new to Germany in 1979 I could not believe that fence the first time I saw it. On the other side in the distance were ordinary people working in the fields. Did they see me and if they did what did they think? For some stupid reason I picked up a rock and threw it over the fence General Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:53:27 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/the-wall-came-tumbling-down-t664.htm#4693 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/the-wall-came-tumbling-down-t664.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/buckeburg-t668.htm blairgowrie We enjoy going there at the end of May, a walk around the castle grounds and a coffee in the village,there used to be MQ,s there in the 6o,s

Joe]]> General Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:13:12 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/buckeburg-t668.htm#4728 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/buckeburg-t668.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/swags-t667.htm Teabag
http://www.swagcalendar.co.uk/]]> General Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:20:59 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/swags-t667.htm#4721 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/swags-t667.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/plaque-ex-show-queen-t665.htm Brian
Other one from my Collection.

]]> General Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:30:53 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/plaque-ex-show-queen-t665.htm#4714 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/plaque-ex-show-queen-t665.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/queens-jubilee-parade-1977-t456.htm graham wright sorting some stuff out before and came across a real blast from the past.i found the program from the silver jubilee at sennelager along with the sixth sense from the following week.great day as far i can remember,never forget the dust.i was a manager at shloss neuhaus at the time and got my ticket in the ballot of civilians.as i said a great day and reading the program and sixth sense brought back some great memories.graham. General Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:07:59 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/queens-jubilee-parade-1977-t456.htm#2207 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/queens-jubilee-parade-1977-t456.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/rct-winter-training-centre-hinterstien-t662.htm oldtimer any one ever go there ? i went 1968 and 1969 late november to build the annexe,s before the lads came early december for the sking, i have a few photos of us building the place, the only name i remember from the time is l/cpl les caton. we travelled down from bunde in convoy one of the 10 tonners got detached from the convoy when we went back to find him he was at the side of the autobahn and said he had run out of diesel, we all started laughing as his load was jerry cans full of diesel. that ... General Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:03:30 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/rct-winter-training-centre-hinterstien-t662.htm#4649 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/rct-winter-training-centre-hinterstien-t662.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/mindenwas-t659.htm blairgowrie anyone in Minden 1964-1965 with the Black Watch? General Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:39:08 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/mindenwas-t659.htm#4622 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/mindenwas-t659.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/compo-favourites-t615.htm Mike_2817
Whats your favourite Compo item?

What things you can get today is even close to what we used to enjoy.

Corned Beef has never changed for example!

Watch and Shoot.]]> General Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:53:16 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/compo-favourites-t615.htm#3917 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/compo-favourites-t615.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/who-is-on-line-t584.htm Chemist Answers please ]]> General Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:30:41 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/who-is-on-line-t584.htm#3352 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/who-is-on-line-t584.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/raoc-t657.htm ciphers Here you go Mike ... its a slow day in the Colonies, and your 'avtar' is driving me nuts ... Len (Ciphers) General Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:36:43 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/raoc-t657.htm#4608 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/raoc-t657.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/germany-1955-to-1957-t653.htm Norman Hello everyone, my name is Norman Angell. I discovered this website when I was trying to search for Tofrek Barracks, Hildesheim and Stirling House, Hannover. This is my first posting on the site. After completing a driver training course at Elles Barracks, Farnborough, followed by a clerical course at Willems Barracks, Aldershot, I was posted to the RASC Training Wing at Sennelager in March 1955. After further training I was then posted to the Station Staff Office at Tofrek Barracks as ... General Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:03:15 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/germany-1955-to-1957-t653.htm#4494 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/germany-1955-to-1957-t653.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/additional-locations-not-shown-on-the-list-t652.htm Harderfreiburg First I want to introduce myself. I'm the former director of the German Military Archives in Freiburg. Before that I was - as Colonel (German Air Force) - the Deputy Director of the Military History Research Centre in Potsdam. I want to write/edit an "Atlas of the Cold War" showing prominently the contributions of our Western Allies to the defence of the free part of Germany. In my research there are a whole list of locations - mostly depots - not shown on your list of locations or ... General Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:22:53 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/additional-locations-not-shown-on-the-list-t652.htm#4486 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/additional-locations-not-shown-on-the-list-t652.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/ffr-t629.htm Teabag
It was about 8 marks something to the pound when I went but soon reduced to 6 something quite soon after. That would be 1973. We were still making on it though.

Think it was about 70 pffenigs for a small beer then?]]> General Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:54:34 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/ffr-t629.htm#4223 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/ffr-t629.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/unit-titles-t639.htm Paul Quite a while ago, I seem to remember a point being raised about Unit titles on the main site. I think it was via a PM or e-mail through the main site. It was connected to how Unit titles (be they Battalion, Regiment, or whatever) were entered on the individual pages. I, for one, am in favour of entering titles in such a way as they are relatively easily identifiable by those visitors to the site who have little or no knowledge of the Services as a whole, without upsetting those who may ... General Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:05:23 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/unit-titles-t639.htm#4386 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/unit-titles-t639.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/mascots-and-other-temporary-attached-t645.htm ciphers Here are two Temporary Attached Personnel who were an integral part of 20 Armd Bde Signal Squadron, York Barracks, Munster, 1952/54. Pete and Diddy were staunch members of the OR's Cookhouse, the Cpl's Club, Sgts Mess and Officers Mess, never turned down a free meal and were devastated whenever we went off on a scheme. Here they are in one of their favourite hang outs outside the Brigade Signal Centre where they could keep an eye on all the comings and goings of the Lads. Len (Ciphers) General Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:03:55 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/mascots-and-other-temporary-attached-t645.htm#4435 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/mascots-and-other-temporary-attached-t645.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/brigadier-residences-t647.htm Stephen Lock Reading through the topics of the last couple of days re kit (staff cars for Brigadier's), etc., reminded me of something I have mentioned in passing here and there on the site but never really followed up on. When my family and I lived in Iserlohn on Am Tyrol circa 1971-72, up the hill a bit further was the now-abandoned mansion once housing the Brigadier-General. I believe the Canadian one, but 30 years on I'm not as sure about that. I have no knowledge of why this mansion was allowed ... General Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:53:46 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/brigadier-residences-t647.htm#4446 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/brigadier-residences-t647.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/british-occupation-of-germany-t646.htm coley Well the MoD has finally acknowledged that it was in fact active service and the peacetime posting was wrong. Of course being on active service doesn't mean that medals will be issued.
Just interesting to know how they lied to us all those years.]]> General Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:05:21 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/british-occupation-of-germany-t646.htm#4436 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/british-occupation-of-germany-t646.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/parade-early-60s-t638.htm Gordon. What the occasion was escapes me.... Any takers???]]> General Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:11:10 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/parade-early-60s-t638.htm#4380 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/parade-early-60s-t638.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/sounds-and-smells-of-deutschland-t547.htm Stephen Lock Apropos to absolutely nothing at all, but stemming somewhat off a thread regarding favourite postings wherein the early morning aroma of fresh baked broetchen was mentioned, along with the aroma of beer, cigars and wood polish in local pubs/gasthofs, I got a "memory whiff" of barracks. Now, I never lived in barracks, being an Army Brat, but certainly spent time on base and, when the Canadians were pulling out of the old Brigade Area in Westphalia (Iserlohn/Hemer/Deilinghofen, Werl, ... General Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:31:24 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/sounds-and-smells-of-deutschland-t547.htm#3129 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/sounds-and-smells-of-deutschland-t547.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/654-sqd-aac-detmold-87-91-t626.htm Army Act Sect 69 hi all, just looking through the content here, some good memories coming out. Have a few of my own whilst serving with 4 Regt AAC in Detmold. Firstly can,t believe my block now has a Lidls Supermarket on it!!!!. Can anyone remember the BBC (Blue Beret Club) in the loft of the singlies block? Had some fun in there, in fact it was after one night in there and ONE bottle of beer (thurs 12th) that on the morning of the 13th (FRIDAY) I was warned for orders and then sent to the CO,s, where I ... General Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:58:58 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/654-sqd-aac-detmold-87-91-t626.htm#4163 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/654-sqd-aac-detmold-87-91-t626.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/a-strange-request-from-me-t628.htm Paul This is going to sound rather strange but don't worry, there is a "trick-cyclist" place about 15 miles from me, and I have them on 15 minutes notice to get me I am looking for photographs of German-built Barrack blocks, especially the attic windows. Even better if they show how they blend in to the pitch of the roof. It is in connection with my trying to assist the late Keith Bradbury's daughter (See the Six Months Extra thread) . I am looking for a particular shape of ... General Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:13:44 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/a-strange-request-from-me-t628.htm#4214 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/a-strange-request-from-me-t628.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/royal-marines-where-to-put-them-t457.htm Paul Ladies and Gentleman - a question. Where would you suggest that a page for the Royal Marines is placed 1. In the Regiments and Corps Section as a Corps? 2. In the Royal Navy Section under their own heading? 3. In their own "stand alone" page on the Main Forum? Plans are afoot for them to be included on the main site as well. Suggestions please as to their best location. Paul. General Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:00:35 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/royal-marines-where-to-put-them-t457.htm#2226 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/royal-marines-where-to-put-them-t457.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/active-edge-t623.htm Mike_2817 During my time in the British Army and serving in BAOR [1972 to 1988 at differant times] I was issued with 58 Pattern Webbing and Mess Tins went in the two Kidney Pouches at the rear packed with Washing & Shaving Kit and other things. We had numerous 'Quick Train' or 'Active Edge' or whatever other names the unit mobilisation exercises had, and you had to have your webbing & pack packed for instant callout, which of course meant that almost half your kit could not be used on a day ... General Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:24:53 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/active-edge-t623.htm#4071 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/active-edge-t623.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/654-sqd-aac-detmold-87-91-t627.htm Army Act Sect 69 hi all, just looking through the content here, some good memories coming out. Have a few of my own whilst serving with 4 Regt AAC in Detmold. Firstly can,t believe my block now has a Lidls Supermarket on it!!!!. Can anyone remember the BBC (Blue Beret Club) in the loft of the singlies block? Had some fun in there, in fact it was after one night in there and ONE bottle of beer (thurs 12th) that on the morning of the 13th (FRIDAY) I was warned for orders and then sent to the CO,s, where I ... General Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:59:18 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/654-sqd-aac-detmold-87-91-t627.htm#4164 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/654-sqd-aac-detmold-87-91-t627.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/pm-private-messages-t625.htm alan8376

Does PM messages get sent at specific times, or they stuck?

Thanks]]> General Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:22:20 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/pm-private-messages-t625.htm#4143 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/pm-private-messages-t625.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/posting-my-dads-info-for-him-t621.htm chrsalg I think I may have posted in the wrong section. Hi I have been asked by my dad to post info for him and try to find any old comrades. His name is Arthur Abbott (Ken) and he was in the 2nd Battalion Of the Queens Regiment from 1964 till 1970 he then transferred to 2/3 Squadron of the Royal Corps Of Transport from 1970 till 1977. He currently lives in Belfast Northern Ireland. Any old friends please get in touch. General Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:57:25 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/posting-my-dads-info-for-him-t621.htm#4055 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/posting-my-dads-info-for-him-t621.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/1-div-hq-t475.htm Big_Mike

Mike in Germany]]> General Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:15:28 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/1-div-hq-t475.htm#2337 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/1-div-hq-t475.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/6-airmobile-brigade-t624.htm 298HALL
It was a precursor to later changes to 24 (?) Brigade and was done on trial basis only - 6 Bde later reverting to an armoured brigade.

I'm looking for information on the orbat of the Brigade, whether it was just 2 x Inf Battalions or whether they had artillery support, and if so - what ?

Thanks
Niall]]> General Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:34:33 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/6-airmobile-brigade-t624.htm#4086 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/6-airmobile-brigade-t624.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/big-phildennis-barracks-munsterlager-1963-70ish-t619.htm alan8376
Is Big Phil a contributor to the Forum? I would like to PM him or talk to anyone who served at the barracks early to late sixties, especially with the early RA units, possibly 18 Regiment RA.

Thanks]]> General Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:17:46 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/big-phildennis-barracks-munsterlager-1963-70ish-t619.htm#4014 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/big-phildennis-barracks-munsterlager-1963-70ish-t619.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/wearing-civvies-outside-camp-t583.htm burgess720
When I was in BAOR [1951-1952] we were not allowed to wear civvies outside the camp, except for sports kit when moving to a sports field.
Uniform, and the only concession was shoes instead of boots

I believe much later, you had to wear civvies unless on duty? Is this correct?

When was this rule changed?

Cheers
Tony]]> General Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:47:22 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/wearing-civvies-outside-camp-t583.htm#3351 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/wearing-civvies-outside-camp-t583.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/raoc-bread-t606.htm Mike_2817
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mike.comerford/ORDNANCE/

I live in hope.]]> General Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:18:51 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/raoc-bread-t606.htm#3702 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/raoc-bread-t606.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/ex-jtr-troon-t574.htm dandc are there any more ex troon,ers out there,iwas at troon from 1967 to 1968. there is a new site.at.http://www.jtrtroon.com sorry admin i am not trying to steel members,just giving them more info. General Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:48:46 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/ex-jtr-troon-t574.htm#3296 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/ex-jtr-troon-t574.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/help-needed-vehicle-markings-in-baor-1-corps-t580.htm mjm34 I wonder if anyone can help? When the Army ceased painting the Formation Signs and Arm of Service markings on the front and rear of vehicles in the sixties, they were replaced by a discreet number on the front and rear showing the owning unit, i.e; 1/40 for 1 Div HQ. Does anyone know of a source that lists these numbers, or if anyone remembers the number for their unit could they please let me know. Thanks/Mike General Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:25:41 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/help-needed-vehicle-markings-in-baor-1-corps-t580.htm#3331 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/help-needed-vehicle-markings-in-baor-1-corps-t580.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/i-confess-i-ve-been-awol-t600.htm 298HALL Hi all, I have to confess I joined the site some time ago but haven't participated much until now - though I have been a "Lurker" or Leecher or whatever the hell the youngsters call looking at a site and not participating !! I was Royal Signals 1977-1988 served in BAOR 1979-84; firstly in 202 Signal Squadron (33 Armd Bde) just as we changed over from the "Task Farce" concept (!) - we were part of 3 Div at the time. Later the Brigade changed to 4 Div and I was sent ... General Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:59:07 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/i-confess-i-ve-been-awol-t600.htm#3597 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/i-confess-i-ve-been-awol-t600.htm http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/major-kenneth-thomas-french-mbe-t612.htm Lynne can anyone remember my uncle -Major K T French MBE
he was based with 16 tank sqn Fallingbostel approx late 60's early 70's
any stories or picture would be very welcome- thankyou]]> General Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:50:55 GMT http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/major-kenneth-thomas-french-mbe-t612.htm#3841 http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/general-f148/major-kenneth-thomas-french-mbe-t612.htm