Bazz

the death of the 15/19 H happened because the Belgians on our left flank withdrew without permission/letting the regiment know, thus allowing the Germans to outflank us. The supporting motor machine gun regiment failed to appear and the supporting Gunners found our main route/Assche Line was out of their arc. The regiment could not pull back until permission from Brigadier 2nd Armoured Bde was given, which it did not, so there was nothing that Lt Col DS Frazer could do but fight and lose his regiment.

Barry.

I agree with Alien FTM, I can only remember having 1919A4 on our ferrets in the 15/19 H, However in 1986 when I joined the TA (QOY) I had a L4A1 on my MK 1/2, this remained until the Ferret was withdrawn and replaced with a Spartan. this vehicle was used by the SSM, which was brilliant as there was 2 of us in a veh designed for 8.

If you want either a LMG or GPMG there are a couple of good scources for replicas on the internet, you can get all of the different models.

Barry.

In reply to AlienFTM's comment about stay behind teams.

When serving in BAOR with 15/19H I can remember being roled as stay behind in the HARTZ mountain region. We used to do "adventure training" in civvies in our AOR so we could do reccies, and can remember seeing one of our bunkers in which we would hide and then when the Red Forces came past we would appear and take out their regimental/brigade hqs.

Barry.

No writing on my bike, but picture of Snoopy and kennel on my Rover.

Bazz.

hi Bill,

I'll send you a copy of the section of our training manual that deals with the components, assembling, packing and wearing of 58 Pattern Webbing. This wil be next week when i'm back on parade.

Barry.

I have to agree with Alien ftm, you can't beat a ride in or on a Ferret.

Barry

Hi all,

I'm the same, as an AFV Recognition and SAA inst my missus hates watching war movies as I'm always pulling them to bits for wrong vehs and weapons.

Barry.

brilliant ain't it

Barry

Hi Dave,

Thanks for your reply, The period you have given is when I was in SHQ D Sqn

so I,d have commanded her. I'll have a look at my pictures and old regimental journals and see if i've got any in service pictures.

Barry.

I agree with alienftm I WAS THERE, i can remember driving across the Plain and aking my commander what the best thing was to get the dust out of my eyes the reply was TEARS AND EYE LIDS, STOP WINGEING.

BARRY.

it does, doesn't it. THE MIND THAT IS.

BARRY.

Hi Dave,

Are you sure the Sultan is Ex D Sqn, as D is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, and I don't think any Geordie worth his salt would call his veh Belfast. However B Sqn (NIH) is/was based in Northern Ireland and probably have vehs with Irish towns/Cities on them, but I could be wrong.

Barry.

I've had lunch with the Queen and Prince Phillip, Tony and Cherie Blair :police:(200TH Anniversary of Yeomanry at Windsor) Met Princess Margaret when she was Colonel in Chief,

Major General The Duke Of Westminister (ex CO QOY). Same driving course as Capt Mark Phillips at Bovington, famous as reported as signalling to turn right and then turned left in a CVRT.

Oh happy days.

Hi Lee & Chris,

Spent time on Fox in 15/19 H and QOY, i'll dig out some pictures and post them when I can. The thing I remember most about Fox is that you have to be 4ft tall to crew them and that they are a bitch to work on.

regards Bazz.

hi there,

they changed the idler from solid to spoked to prevent mud/debris build up which would push the track off especially when turning.

regards Barry.

hi all,

Just to intro myself,

ex reg 15/19H 72-86, QOY 86-97, Durham acf 97-now, I currently don't own a MV would love Ferret,or CVRT/CVRW, but ain't got the money.

i live in county Durham wiling to help with any probs re the mentioned veh types.

hope to hear back, Bazz.