Royal Marines Reunion

BigMart


Joined: 26/02/2009
Posts: 423

Message Posted:
25/11/2010 19:44

There will be the quaterly Royal Marines Reunion at the Cyprus Queen in Alsancak on Wednesday 1st of December at 1400hrs.



If you are, or know of any former (or serving ) Royal Marines who either live or are holidaying in the TRNC would you please let them know.



No smart arse comments please.



Martin.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
25/11/2010 19:53

Yesterday, at Immigration/Girne Police Station, I met a really good guy called Martin - told me he was in 40 [my nephew is currently in 45]. This guy has always been a rugby union fanatic - purely a spectator now!



I think he told me that he has previously attended your reunions, so hopefully you'll meet him again!



For obvious reasons I cannot divulge his location on a public forum - at least, not without his express permission.

BigMart


Joined: 26/02/2009
Posts: 423

Message Posted:
26/11/2010 08:46

Any more Bootnecks out there ? Get in touch !

marksaram



Joined: 23/11/2010
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
26/11/2010 16:59

was in 29 Cdo for 18 years will that do to join the club,

hollie


Joined: 15/07/2009
Posts: 149

Message Posted:
26/11/2010 18:34

Barry Goulding ex 41 and 45 RM commando (1970's) will be delighted to attend.



See you there Royals!

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
26/11/2010 20:02

Was it just a practice tonight then?

birdman



Joined: 20/09/2010
Posts: 690

Message Posted:
27/11/2010 00:12

Thanks for the reminder Martin, looking forward to another light swinging, hoofin swigging, I have asked Corner bar to lay on some free grub !!

Gerry Lee

birdman



Joined: 20/09/2010
Posts: 690

Message Posted:
27/11/2010 00:15

Anyone who has had an attatchment, or done the commando course, is welcome to the gathering ! Even Angus Cochraine, (a para) is welcome ! ( and he never did do the commando course, tho' "P" company is a poor substitute !!! LMAO

gusanova


Joined: 23/11/2010
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
27/11/2010 07:39

Thank you very much for the invite and shall be delighted to attend the next time I am over, but unlike you Marines the AIRBORNE is in demand for keeping the world a safer place to live in!!



Heres a point to chew over-- upto 1998 the record for your Assault Course at Lympstone was held by 6 Platoon B Coy of 2 PARA!!



Would genuinely be interested to hear an honest update!



The reason why I know its true was that in 1998 when I was with 3 Para we failed to beat it, thats when we were informed of the record and we had a good night on the lash with your guys in Exeter that night. No dramas .......honestly !!!!!!

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
27/11/2010 08:43

gusanova,



Here's one for you to chew on - which unit of the British armed forces made the the last Operational jump, where and when?

Clue - It wasn't the Paras!

gusanova


Joined: 23/11/2010
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
27/11/2010 08:48

Now I am interested here,



as last person to have a RED ENTRY on his Parachute log Book was LT Col Chaundler when he jumped into the Falklands.



SAS made HALO and HAHO into former Yugoslavia since.



Last Regimental Scale Operational Jump was SUEZ,



Go on TRNCVaughan enlighten me please.

BigMart


Joined: 26/02/2009
Posts: 423

Message Posted:
27/11/2010 09:26

Where is Angus ?

gusanova


Joined: 23/11/2010
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
27/11/2010 09:37

Thanks for asking Mart,



Im in Afghanistan, but aim to be over to catch a 6 Nations match in February.



Had to change password etc as forgot my Hotmail Password and all other passwords were saved on there so not a bright thing to do, but always a plan B!

BigMart


Joined: 26/02/2009
Posts: 423

Message Posted:
27/11/2010 11:13

I'll get the wooden spoon ready for you Angus.

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
27/11/2010 12:23

My son, who is a sergeant in 2 Sqn (Parachute Enabled) RAF Regiment, jumped into Sierra Leone in 2001 as part of Operation Silkman. They flew from Brize to Ascension by Crab Air then transfered to C130s for the jump.

This was done for 2 reasons - 1. To put the wind up the Jundies and 2. To take the title from the Paras who jumped into Suez.

trooper


Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 211

Message Posted:
27/11/2010 12:42

re msge 9

interestingly despite paras being in the majority of applicants for sas selection, until 1983 the record for Long Drag was held by a Marine from 45......eat your hearts out you airborne warriors. Have lost track of the record since.

gusanova


Joined: 23/11/2010
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
28/11/2010 07:09

Hope you have a great Reunion Booties and would one day love to attend.



Big Mart, do not think that Scotland will be winning the wooden spoon this year, Scottish Rugby like being Airborne is always on the UP!!

yogi1


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 98

Message Posted:
28/11/2010 10:28

Looking forward to it as always, see you all there for a few wets. !!!!