Noah's ARC

There seems to be a "new kid on the block" in the form of the new South Korean MBT, the K2 BLACK PANTHER. It is supposedly the worlds most expensive tank at $5-8 million dollars EACH The MILITARY TODAY website , amongst others shows a 4 minute video of its potenial, I was impressed with its capabili...

TO THE HEROES OF RAMNUGGUR, ON THIS 163RD ANNIVERSARY.
THE PORT GLASSES WILL BE OUT THIS EVENING IN PRAISE OF THEM ALL

Wolfgang always seemed to know where the units where bivying, i heard on the grapvine in Saltau that the rhienselen camp RSM kept him in the picture each week for the cost of a half chicken and chips. oH WHAT FUN IT WAS TO INFORM HIM AS TO THE "ENEMIES " LOCATION, AND THEN TO SEE HIS LIGHTS AND BELL...

PADDY PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE SAD LOSS OF EILEEN , WE HAVE VERY FOND MEMORIES OF HER
DRAC & DENNY

Stood on the cat in my rush to sign it
thanks, still recruiting more to sighn

I do not believe that the ribbon shown was at any time a fixture for the regimental Below is the actual designation of the medal when it was introduced by the Commanding Officer, Lt Col Browne-Synge-Hutchinson. VC , on the 24th July 1009. The medal was to be of silver3/16 of an inch thick and 1- 7/8...

Sincere condolences to the family of this soft spoken true gentleman. who continually installed a huge sense of pride and belonging within the regiment. He was a well respected Commanding Officer who paid Denny and I a great compliment , by attending our wedding in the Coporals Mess Barker barracks ...

Hi my old gunner i am Very happy to see your move from the Rathole, best of luck in your new quater.
(i would have loved to have witnessed you "march out !!)
Fond regards
Drac

Just returned from Sri Lanka , and we were very saddened to read of Micks passing. Much of the previous sentiments have been 100% correct about this special Hawk. He was a real regimental chacecter who together with his lovely wife Pat became involed with many aspects of reimental life .I remember t...

Best wishes for the hospital visit John,
I wonder if John Grimshaw is still sporting his facial handle bar moustache
DRAC

I enjoyed reading Hugh Mcmanners "GULF WAR ONE " book, however i would say that it seriously understates the troubled relationship between Col Mike Vickery and the red tape and pedantic workings of Brigade Headquarters. It seemed to me at B echelon, that the CO was fighting on two fronts to achieve ...

Have spoken to George again today, sadly there seems to be no real improvement at this time.(still cannot get far on the "zimmercycle" ) He sounded a little down at first but started to cheer up after a while. He does not posses a computer, consequently i have kept him up to date with your best wish...

Sadly another fine hawk who as departed this world.
Sincere condolences to the family
Drac

Many thanks to all of you and your best wishes. It was great to see you all last weekend . LONG MAY WE REIGN INDEPENDENT

I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF MOUSEY ROWE, HE WAS VERY LOYAL TO HIS MATES, AND THE REGIMENT, SPOKE HIS MIND, AND POSSESSED A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOUR
OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY
DRAC AND DENNY