The Army Rumour Service - Gunners http://www.arrse.co.uk/ en Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:53:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://netdna.arrse.co.uk/images/misc/rss.png The Army Rumour Service - Gunners http://www.arrse.co.uk/ Can you help me find ex colleague of my husband? http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/200090-can-you-help-me-find-ex-colleague-my-husband.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:18:53 GMT Hi I am trying to find an ex colleague of my husband so that I can invite him to a surprise 60th birthday party next month. I am looking at a... Hi

I am trying to find an ex colleague of my husband so that I can invite him to a surprise 60th birthday party next month.

I am looking at a picture of 55 (The Residency) Field Battery Royal Artillery which was taken at Alanbrooke Barracks in 1984.
The person I am looking at is on the front row and shown as WOII Newton MW. I believe he is Mick or Mike.

I think my husband last saw him about 20 years ago in Manchester

Can anyone help with information? RAA have no contact details for him.

Thanks ]]> Gunners GunnersWifey http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/200090-can-you-help-me-find-ex-colleague-my-husband.html Question about FV433 ballistics http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/200063-question-about-fv433-ballistics.html Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:02:55 GMT If the max range on Abbot was 15km, how long would an HE take to get there? Something like 50 seconds? Just curious... If the max range on Abbot was 15km, how long would an HE take to get there? Something like 50 seconds?

Just curious... ]]> Gunners RichardInDorset http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/200063-question-about-fv433-ballistics.html Sleeves up it seems http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/200040-sleeves-up-seems.html Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:14:52 GMT Just heard that RA Dress regs will change to sleeves up in barracks as of next week, but shirts out



Also no C95 MTP "shirts" in camp from now on ]]> Gunners wellyhead http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/200040-sleeves-up-seems.html AA Gun Recognition Assistance Please http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/199771-aa-gun-recognition-assistance-please.html Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:42:23 GMT Any suggestions as the the type/model of these twin barrelled AA Guns would be appreciated. Difficult to tell from these images as can't really work out barrel calibre. You're the experts I hope!

M1939 or Type 63 could be possibilities.

Apologies for lack of resolution on imagery, but best we could get.

Many thanks
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]]> Gunners diplomat http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/199771-aa-gun-recognition-assistance-please.html Airey Neave DSO OBE MC http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/199464-airey-neave-dso-obe-mc.html Wed, 29 May 2013 09:09:13 GMT This morning I finished reading the account (autobiographical) of Airey Neave's war time service, particularly his escape from Colditz and "Home Run" to the UK - They Have Their Exits.

I had never heard of Neave before my time at ICSC(L) and didn't hear of him on the course, rather as a local sports field was named after him. I did a bit of Google/Wiki searching and was astonished that such a distinguished Gunner had passed under my radar - yes, he was assassinated when I was 2 years old, but I would have thought to have heard of him, at least.

DSO, OBE, MC, Lawyer, Politician, requested to assist at the Nuremburg Trials, MI9...quite a list of achievements.

The more I read and in accounts of him, perhaps that I had not heard of him was not unusual. I can recommend the book and intend on reading his other works, of his time with MI9, aiding other escapees and assisting the resistance and to also read his autobiography.

I was disgusted that a man who fought for the freedom of others, in wartime service and after in politics and law, someone who had secured his own, by no small measure, was killed by cowards. As I finished the book, I was raging that such an injustice could happen. Also saddened that one who seems to have been so influential is not around now - who knows how British politics and events may have played out. ]]> Gunners django_strikes http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/199464-airey-neave-dso-obe-mc.html Goodbye to V Battery 7 RHA http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/199411-goodbye-v-battery-7-rha.html Tue, 28 May 2013 11:42:55 GMT Hope this is the right section

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...9690614&type=1

Quote:
The restructuring, carried out as part of the Army 2020 reforms, will see 7 Para RHA reduce from five to three batteries, but retain its manning levels and firepower to be able to deliver better-equipped gun batteries to support 16 Air Assault Brigade.
Terrible move. ]]> Gunners Jeneral28 http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/199411-goodbye-v-battery-7-rha.html 26 Regt RA Location? http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/198548-26-regt-ra-location.html Thu, 09 May 2013 12:31:15 GMT Hi all,

Starting basic on the 2nd of June for RA ofcourse and just looking for a little information regarding 26 Regiment's location, I know they're based in Gutersloh barracks in Germany at the moment. Will they be moving to a new location in the UK or disbanding into other regiments? As I know all HM forces based in Germany are moving back by 2020. Just looking for some information as this will be one of my regiment choices after 7 Para RHA.

Cheers. ]]> Gunners freelanc3r http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/198548-26-regt-ra-location.html Any 4 RA on here? http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/198542-any-4-ra-here.html Thu, 09 May 2013 10:49:46 GMT Genuine and sincere request to speak to someone from 4 RA or a contact number for anyone whom could help. My wife passed away four weeks ago in... Genuine and sincere request to speak to someone from 4 RA or a contact number for anyone whom could help.
My wife passed away four weeks ago in very sudden and tragic circumstances at the age of 42. Her late father ( whom fathered my wife very late in life) served with 4 RA and I have all of his medals and lots of provinence such as his call up papers in '39 where he joined at Bulford and his transfer to reserve papers in 45 or 46 and badges etc. I think there is an 8th army badge along with Africa and Italy stars included.
I think it might be fitting to lend them to the Regiment until such time any of our three young children might want them.
Again, this is genuine and sincere and would appreciate any help in finding an appropriate 'home' for them. ]]> Gunners BLACK_MOUNTAIN_ELVIS http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/198542-any-4-ra-here.html how the hell can the Gunners be so wrong? http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/198393-how-hell-can-gunners-so-wrong.html Mon, 06 May 2013 12:08:34 GMT the title of this thread will clearly open a mass of comedy abuse but it's time to pull up the soap box and rant!

Regular adjutant fails 2 x PFT or whatever they are called now, and what do the gunners do? berate him and put him on a 3 month bender like the rest of he soldiers would be (obviously with a detailed remedial PT programme); how stupid of me to think so. surely it would be fairer to promote the poor soul to an acting major and give him a Battery to command. Having failed a PFT prior to leave you would have thought the self conscious and diligent officer would train some of his fat ass off to regain some credibility and allow a modicum of understanding for the slave to his desk; however on return from leave the Gym buster played a blinder stating CO's PT would be a steady state run. Great bluff! once all were assembled in the gym the programme had changed to a PFA. The last man in (behind a soldier has tried to discharge for failing PFT's) was the adjutant, with a time that a girl wouldnt pass with.

am I wrong to be offended by this preferrential treatment of a chief cake eater? lead from the front?? ]]> Gunners jumpinmonkey http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/198393-how-hell-can-gunners-so-wrong.html Phase two http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/198254-phase-two.html Thu, 02 May 2013 15:17:34 GMT Hello, I was just wondering if anyone had any insight into what happens at Larkhill phase two training, for example is everyone taught the same basic... Hello, I was just wondering if anyone had any insight into what happens at Larkhill phase two training, for example is everyone taught the same basic syllabus, like at phase one, or do you get specific trade training? Such as do observes, light gunners, as90 gunners etc. get trained separately?


Posted from the ARRSE Mobile app (iOS or Android) ]]> Gunners Viking_blue http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/198254-phase-two.html Troop Salutes http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/197830-troop-salutes.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:01:17 GMT If anyone from the Kings Troop is on here, can they explain the logistics of firing salutes now they have moved away from St Johns Wood to Woolwich ? If anyone from the Kings Troop is on here, can they explain the logistics of firing salutes now they have moved away from St Johns Wood to Woolwich ? ]]> Gunners PISX_STAINED_PANTS http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/197830-troop-salutes.html 7 Para RHA transfer http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/197121-7-para-rha-transfer.html Sat, 06 Apr 2013 22:16:24 GMT Evening all, im looking at a possible transfer over to 7 this year, depending on whether my wife can get a civil service transfer to work in... Evening all, im looking at a possible transfer over to 7 this year, depending on whether my wife can get a civil service transfer to work in Colchester.
Just a couple of questions for anyone currently in the regiment or have left recently.
How long after P Company would you wait before doing the jumps course? I know that any airborne unit wont take anyone serious who doesnt have their wings.
And the other thing was, i was told by someone in 7 that if you transfer in, you wont automatically get into an FST, and would have to wait a while. Ive been on the FSTs for 8 years and am a level 4 and also have recently passed the FAC course ( but not yet CQ'd) so if id have to go and work in a CP or even worse, on a gun... It seems like s bit of a waste of time as i have no quals in these trades less for level 1 sigs. So id be doing a gunners job as a full screw.
Any advice would be appreciated. I did do herrick 13 with 7 but didnt ask too many questions as at the time i wasnt planning on transferring.

Cheers ]]> Gunners papabravo http://www.arrse.co.uk/gunners/197121-7-para-rha-transfer.html