I passed off that square in 1987 . Back then it was the Royal Corps of Signals depot. A few of the guys I passed out with ended up at 216 Airbourne Sqn . Me ? I pissed it up in Germany for a few years lol.
Stopped in 2001 the budget was cut from depot and left with the battalion to take the hit on the getting the blokes trained. Unfortunately they only pass-out penguin's and there is a monopoly in battalion when they get there courses and some wait for over a year. The crows feel crap and on any big ex where we drop we just put them on rear party.
@@simonrogersparachuteregime3022 Penguin’s ? (Birds with no real wings I guess). Thanks for the reply, it really must be hard on the lads having undergone P Company and then to have to wait so long to get their wings. From an old vet to you and your serving comrades, thanks for taking over the baton. Good luck in all you do.
@@simonrogersparachuteregime3022 So they're passed out members of The Parachute Regiment but they aren't parachute trained?? The bean counters need to be dragged outside and shot.
I may well be wrong but it looks like the bandsman in red tunic and bearskin is a Canadian from the Royal regiment of Canada judging by the scarlet over white plume and a front badge. But well done the new Paras. Give 'em hell .....
Can’t believe what I am seeing training corporal with a beard wtf is going on now we are pandering to these Muslims my beloved battalions going to the dogs
Oh get a grip. Would not having a beard make him a better soldier? His respirator would fit better- hang on, not worn them in anger since ..... the GW 1? What's it got to do with muslims? Perhaps he's excused shaving because he's got sensitive skin. Who cares.
To add context this is my reply Don't make assumptions you fu#&ing hat! Where do I start? It's "you're " and not "your" I have served but that's got nowt to do with anything. Try punctuation, it makes reading your "opinions" easier. It's not your British Army and I dont think that the majority, let alone all, of veterans or serving soldiers agree with you. Would you like to have a rant about how much better it was " back in the day " in your Army and how they should bring back the SLR. It's a beard FFS get over yourself. In fact take both hands and give your head a wobble.