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	RMR Mountain Training Ben Nevis Area, I am wearing Arctic Hat “proffer” in Norway, still have it! Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 09:05:45 BST
	The Sniper Rifle in this photo was the .303” Lee Enfield No: 4(T) fitted with a X4 Sniperscope usually used at ranges up to 600 yards. At that range when fired you could see ‘swirl” as the bullet passed through the air and could follow that into the target. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 09:01:00 BST
	I only remember this lad as ‘Biscuit’ as he came from Reading the biscuit Capital of the UK. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 08:54:12 BST
	Dhala Camp Taff Davies with Unit Sign it was even more battered than that at Little Aden! Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 08:52:40 BST
	Dhala Camp Sentry Duty, these were only mounted at night. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 08:51:28 BST
	Dhala Convoy, this is Jim Bowie, I do not know if that is his real first name but I think he was a Geordie. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 08:49:17 BST
	Unit Sign outside 45 Commando RM Guardroom in. Little Aden showing signs of wear! Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 08:44:51 BST
	Kuwait (1961) this is Tony ‘Mad Mara’ Thompson, ex-miner from Durham. His nickname was arrived at as he was crackers, he always insisted he was NOT a Geordie but was a Durham Lad! He was a cracking Signaller and one of my mates from Recruit Training in 723(CS) Squad RM, we ran the 30 Miler Pass Out together came in at 6 Hours 17 minutes, there were two 3-Tonners at finish the first left dead on 7 hours (Time Allowed) and the other remained for the failures! Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 08:41:23 BST
	Dhala Camp Taff Davies filling rifle magazine pre-patrol, he had 100 round Bandolier slung over shoulder (just in case). Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 08:36:20 BST
	Dhala Camp Taff Davies on Sentry Duty with Bren (loaded), Dhala Town is in background. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 08:34:28 BST
	Dhala Camp near old Yemen Border, this is Mick Davidson (ex-RN) holding 7.62mm Bren Gun together with Adeni Camp Worker we nick-named Elvis, he was very popular with the Marines, and when 45 left in 1967 they had a whip-around so left him with some money to survive on. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 08:32:46 BST
	I sent a copy of that same photo up to 45 History Room at Arbroath, at his request back in the day with some artifacts for display. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 00:14:52 BST
	I have previously mentioned Ply/x 105503 Marine Cliff Welsh and blow me down there he is! Left hand man (as you look at photo) in the centre rank with the round smiling face. A founder member of 45 RM Commando and Vickers Machine Gunner in ‘F’ Troop part of a Support Troop. He had no contact with the Corps since the War, soon put that right! Signed him up with the RMA, the original Commando Association and 45 Commando RM Association. I was also able to guide him through a successful War Pension Claim. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 23:58:19 BST
	These daggers have a distinctive shape and design fetching big bucks on the Collectors Market. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 23:29:09 BST
	These Marines are examining two Nazi Daggers which are probably SS and would have a black hilt and scabbard. These fetch very high prices in the collectors markets. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 23:24:49 BST
	Where ever these guys are they have their weapons close to hand with one (right hand) wearing a full bandolier of 100 rounds! Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 23:19:30 BST
	I put this given where this man lies buried. I used to have a pint with Marine Cliff Welsh RM (45 RM Commando) a Vickers Machine Gunner. He told me of motoring thru the Reichwald Forest in one of three Jeeps. His was rearmost. They ran into a German Panzer which immediately opened fire hitting the two leading Jeeps and killing or injuring the Marines in them. His driver headed for cover so they were not hit. I wonder if Marine Keough was in one of those Jeeps. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 23:15:32 BST
	This shows the 7.62 inch General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) in the Support role set-up mounted on a Tripod and fitted with a heavier barrel. It was belt-fed, gas operated and very reliable.It has been adopted by the US and was originally a Belgian Design by the Fabrique Nationale Co. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 23:06:29 BST
	The Welch Regiment. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 22:55:18 BST
	The other man was RN an Officer and Unit Dentist. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 22:51:30 BST
	This Officer is armed with the 5.56mm SA80 Rifle. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 22:46:32 BST
	The photo taken at CTCRM on his Kings Squad Pass for a Duty. The 30 Foot Wall on the Tarzan Course can be seen in the background. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 22:44:29 BST
	Royal Marines National Servicemen carried out 26 weeks rigorous training including the full 6 week Commando Course either at Bickliegh, or later at Lympstone before being awarded a well earned Green Beret. They went on to soldier in some tough and dangerous places and always a Credit to The Corps and themselves, Salute! Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 22:25:36 BST
	They are Training as there is no Magazine on the Gun. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 22:11:07 BST
	Cleaning the famous Commando issue SV Boot (Service Vulcanised) The cleated sole made by the Itside Company and screwed to the upper. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 22:08:01 BST