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John served in Regiment 1958/70 having served in all squadrons, his last one A
Sqd.
I was in C (Ind't) Sqn in Aden in 1960/61. We used
to have half of the sqn at sea on an LST, usually 6 weeks at a time. While
doing some beach landings up the gulf on HMS Messina on 11 Feb, this plane
from RAF Sharja attempted to land on the beach. You can see the result!
We had to load it on the rhino which was used to
assist in landings on a shallow beach, and tow it across the gulf to Sharja.
After unloading the plane we went ashore for some much needed track bashing on
some concrete hard standing.
Johnny Holden was our driver at the time (c/s 34)
He misjudged the waves as we reversed off the rhino and got a thorough
soaking.
Regards,
John.
To view John's article and photos of his time in C (Independant) Sqd click
HERE
Double click on the photo to see it enlarged
Queens Parade 1965
The print below is of a painting by John King, a
military artist, of the march past which shows 'C' Sqn, 3DG, with the rest of
the Brigade in the background.
The photo on Mick Stanleys's is almost a match other than being taken from
a slightly different position.
I now have a name to tell everyone who I tell about the painting.
Another small item in relation to this print - I out-bid Ronny Johnston for it
at a local auction about 9 years ago.
