BTW, for anyone watching, it takes some SERIOUS skill for a marching band to sound that good and precise while marching. Absolutely a professional and spot-on band!
RAF Musicians are unique amongst British military bands: There is no RAF School of Music and musicians have to have professional music qualifications to join...so Yes, they really are professional..basically, session men who've been taught to march 🙂
Takes me back to 1988 when I went through my basic training. It was at RAF Swinderby then, I remember the lack of sleep mostly but was thrilled to pass out. Loved my 9 years and have friendships for life through the Royal Air Force. 🇬🇧. Well done young fella.
The song at the beginning is called "Arromanche". Which is a reference to the Normandy Landings, a village where the Grenadier Guards arrived during said operation.
Congratulations, im in the reserves, and Was in halton, Osbourne Flight, for my 15 straight days, phase 1 final, back in November and will be booked onto one of the regular flights passing out at the end of July/August.
Mate can we have a chat, I am a reservist and will be going to Halton in November for my phase 1. Can we have a chat privately mate. Need to ask a few questions if you don’t mind. Donaldjohn36@googlemail.com would really appreciate the help
