Mate, did the two halves of the battalion swap roles during the tour, so they could all get UN duty?
I know that documentary has been discussed endlessly, but I find it fascinating every time I watch it. Some of the things that have always struck me whenever I've seen it:
The length of everyone's hair. I know it was the 1970s, but still.
The platoon Commander, Mr Smith, seems to wear his whistle cord (lanyard) with his smock.
I'd forgotten how small the RGJ officers ranks were! It's really only the positioning that distinguishes a 2Lt from a Maj at any distance greater than 5 feet.
Great coats were still khaki instead of grey in the 1970s. Thought that had gone out with Battle Dress.
The Coldstream CSM who has been brought in to help prep for their Public Duties stint is only sporting an LSGC. I know that the Irish Guards didn't deploy to Ulster for many years, but a bit surprised to see a long serving WO without a GSM.