The photo tri-stud hob-nails are clearly visible on Colonel Newman’s boots and I have read the style dates back to the Romans!

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Wed 23 Sep 2020 10:20:52 BST

The photo shows a fully constructed “Toggle Rope Bridge” using the items issued to each man in a Commando or Airborne Unit. The Paras were still issued with these into the 1970s. When I was at CTCRM there was a Para Colour Sergeant Dave Merry, The Parachute Regiment (3 Para), on a two year secondment and his was attached to his ‘58 Pattern Fighting Order as a norm, but the rope had been dyed dark green.

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 18:46:14 BST

The LMG is placed ready to fire from the right shoulder, the foresight being off-set to the left on the barrel as the rear sight was on the left hand side of the weapon. Earlier models had a drum sight later replaced with a leaf-sight
where the aiming point was also off-set to line up with the foresight. That was followed when the weapon was re chambered to fire the standard 7.62mm NATO round. I treasured that LMG which I carried in Aden.

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 18:39:18 BST

The interesting point in photo is the .303” Bren Light Machine Gun (LMG) carried by the leading man. Unusually this is fitted with a handle BELOW the butt, this LMG was intended to be used in an anti-aircraft role mounted on a Tripod or similar fitting on the Bren Carrier Tracked Vehicle.

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 18:33:30 BST

This shows Bren,’live’ firing as the formation is not tactical and it looks like an improvised Range.

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 21:45:01 BST

In the early days at Achnacary it was very much ‘hands on’ with Assault Courses being built with materials to hand. Training with actual logs was part of everyday fitness training, one which the Commando Logistics Regt Practise now!

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 21:42:26 BST

The close-up,shows how the ropes were used.

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 21:36:21 BST

This photo shows how the Commando Toggle Rope every man carried could be utilised to make a bridge of sorts which could be quickly broken down after the men had made a ‘dry shod’ crossing. When I did my Commando Course at Lympstone there was one as part of the Tarzan Course in Sylvan Glade.

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 21:35:05 BST

Photo Updated

Higher res. version added

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 04 Jun 2019 17:16:58 BST

I recently bought a box of items in auction including medals, a medal box, transmission slip and a photo all pertaining to Gerald Taylor of No2 Commando. The photo is of 5 soldiers one of which being Gerald Taylor - I would be happy to load it on the forum but don't know how to add it.

Posted by Simon ward on Sat 02 Sep 2017 19:24:02 BST

I also have a copy of this photo. On the back is Moffat 1941.

Posted by michael fuller on Sat 03 Jan 2015 10:48:15 GMT

Photo updated

Denis Fuller details added from comments below

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 20 Dec 2014 12:38:55 GMT

Photo updated

Denis Fuller details added from comments below

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 20 Dec 2014 12:38:19 GMT

Denis Fuller, 2 Cdo.

Posted by michael fuller on Sun 14 Dec 2014 08:00:49 GMT

Denis Fuller 2 Cdo in front.

Posted by michael fuller on Sun 14 Dec 2014 07:57:05 GMT

Update from Steve Harbert

Harold Harbert - centre of pic with tree directly behind him

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 17 Mar 2009 21:39:49 GMT