Stal 664 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I was in 5 Sqn RE Paderborn from Dec 1968, in March 1969, 3 troop were sent to Libya to manage the tented desert warfare training camp facilities; water, sanitation refrigeration and electrical supply to the camp We also ran the enemy battle simulations (giant firework displays) for the set piece battles for Tanks (Centurian's) Artillery and Infantry We travelled to and from Libya RAF Guteslohto I think RAF ElAdem in a VC10!!! The Camp (name forgotted) was located 50miles South of Al Timimi on the coast road, between Derna and Tubruk En route on the desert track to the camp was a Junction called 'Picadily Circus' , with sign pots to a number of other destinations At another location on an escarpment a number of giant regimental badges were formedout of upturned Tannants Lager cans pushed into the sand. Most interesting was a pair or sand eroded conicle peaks maybe 100 feet high each surmounted with Red painted Cairns, This was know as 'Pinders Tits' Someone must remember them??? Would like to hear from 'anyone' who was sent there and their memories and photos? Unfortunately I have no pictures except for R&R at a beach near Razatin and a day trip to Bengazi We left in June and Godaffi took over in August, beleive all British Forces and MV kit was destroyed or returned to BAOR Looking forward to some comments Mark Chapman STAL11/664 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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