Ubique barracks

Subject: Ubique barracks 7/10/2008, 22:22

I served in Ubique barracks 1959 to 1961.
11 Coy RASC Charlie Platoon.
I remember a Block of flats exploding, in a village behind the camp, I think that would be Nov '59 I was on stag in the vehicle lines aad saw the explosion. The duty officer sent me with a rescue party. The whole block had been raised to the ground.

Subject: Re: Ubique barracks 3/12/2008, 19:21

This is C platoon

Subject: Re: Ubique barracks 2/12/2009, 19:28

jerry wrote:: I served in Ubique barracks 1959 to 1961.
11 Coy RASC Charlie Platoon.
I remember a Block of flats exploding, in a village behind the camp, I think that would be Nov '59 I was on stag in the vehicle lines aad saw the explosion. The duty officer sent me with a rescue party. The whole block had been raised to the ground.

Jerry,

Take a look at:- http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=41807

Paul.

Subject: Re: Ubique barracks 3/12/2009, 22:15

Wow that certainly brought back memories.
Never realised it had made the news.
Cheers for that Paul

Subject: Re: Ubique barracks 3/12/2009, 23:29

Just saw this on your blog Paul
When I served in 11 Coy Our C.O. was Lt Col Parry He used to fly it on his Champ it was known as the Parry (cheese) Pennant. We were 11 Coy 108 Coy and 107 Coy.
Sadly He was killed when his Champ turned over. I remember attending his funeral
Jerry

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