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**tankieboy** · 26-08-2006, 20:04

Originally Posted by Cowhead

Originally Posted by tankieboy

Maroon and RM Green berets and black coveralls.

That is quite sexy I have to agree.

We still keep the black beret but wear the wings or dagger. They look very good on the black wooly pully I admit...

So why would the HCav wear green/maroon berets and not the RTR? HCav pose factor?

**TVEDU_RED** · 26-08-2006, 23:19

The RTR is rightly proud of it's black beret and will not change that. I personally think the black beret stands for more than a "seconded" maroon or green one thankyou very much.

That speech is out of date it has to be said. Things have changed... the speaker is, however, still a legend.

**jonwilly** · 26-08-2006, 23:55

I remember the Sgt from RAC Para Sqn at Aldergrove back in 71.
Nice bloke, they shared the top end of our hanger and many times when they came back late at night he would walk down to us and have a chat while we where prepareing our Sioux and Scouts for next day.
He always asked sensible questions and we would have him sit inside and let him Play Pilots, everyone does that if they can.
Good bloke well like by his men and we where all shocked when he was shot. Took several days to pass away and his lads would come and talk to us about his injury. First man I knew who died over there.
Didn't know his name, always Sarge to us but proud to have known Sgt Graham Cox QDG.
john RIP Old Soldier.

**Blues_Cav** · 29-08-2006, 20:06

Originally Posted by tankieboy

Originally Posted by Cowhead

Originally Posted by tankieboy

Maroon and RM Green berets and black coveralls.

That is quite sexy I have to agree.

We still keep the black beret but wear the wings or dagger. They look very good on the black wooly pully I admit...

So why would the HCav wear green/maroon berets and not the RTR? HCav pose factor?

Dress policy was sent to the Regment from on high, it was not the Regiment.

**Allen_W** · 06-09-2006, 23:15

Originally Posted by scarletto

Can anyone tell us when this was disbanded?? Also when was it in ireland?? Any OCAs for the Para Sqdn??
Ty

The first tour started late '69, pretty much very soon after it kicked off in August. Can't remember how many times they went back.

If you're in the north of england there is a meeting (booze up) organised by Grizz this month near to Leeds. PM me if you need details.

Bring your own sandbag/reserve or story from Borneo/Aden/Special Recce/The Regiment!

**FrogPrince** · 20-09-2006, 10:03

Saw several RAC cap badges on maroon berets at Oosterbeek this weekend - I assumed these were Para Sqn RAC OCA members. Mighty fine combination - 'Death or Glory' on a para beret ! A few Recce Corps among the veterans too.

Arnhem, Oosterbeek and Driel are well worth a visit, especially on this weekend of the year.