We used to go into St Omer Barracks when it was ACC, 1977. There were hordes of juniors (Apprentice College) all getting beasted, and forage caps thrown everywhere on the way up to the drill square. Thirty odd years ago St Omer had an apprentice side and a regular side - the place was packed out. We thought we'd ended up in a Guards depot, judging by the drill. We were glad to get out of the place. The 'band' was nothing like this then - just a few drums and a xylophone, seriously. Take my word for it those people got beasted; out in their units the ACC were sometimes better soldiers than we were! Never take the piss out of the 'cooks'.
maggots! sorry chap, old habits and all that, was there in 1985, Hated it, every day of it, but stuck it ten years in the end, seeing that bloody red light on top of the tower block after returning from a long weekend broke my heart but knowing it's all gone is a little bit saddening now, look back on it with pride and have never denied being a "sloppo". some do, repect to a fellow " Army Chef" Regards mate
Just seen this. That was outstanding! Impeccable drill and turn-out. I loved the ACC, no honestly, I'd never been so well fed in my life. Thank you all.
Joined in 1975 passed out of training 1976. Taught us all how to become men in meny ways. Gave us meny skills besides catering that have followed us through life. Sad to see that it's all gone now.Iam glad I served when i did ..asking bed box's buffering the floors
Intake 2.90 Have been trying to get a copy of our parade video for years after a family member accidently taped over it. Would love info on where to look.
Hi Kenny, what was your surname and yes in touch with loads .. we even had a few reunions .. we are long overdue them. We had a few 1/96 come to them too. Hope you are well brother
So good to stumble across this! Thank you for putting it together; a flood of great memories and feelings came rushing back then. I went on to transfer to the Gunners (29) then onto 148 bty where I had some brilliant times, but nothing matches the feeling I had when I was 16/17 with you guys! A youth well spent, amongst brilliant people! Love to all, Dave P
@@waynebaker3426 I was pal - Montgomery troop 2/96. App Sgt Plummer... until I got charged; busted and 50 quid mate 🤣. Please let me know if there is ever a reunion - would love to go! Great times Wayne.
i was intake 4/81 passed out 1983, 15 years before you, hahahahaha, do not miss the place, many died during training. most failed, 100 in my intake, 9 of us made it, i ended up in the RAF. 4/80 the senior intake when i started,, 4 made it. 2 years of hell and the falklands war.
Sadly when I left recruit training in May 1979 my squad (18) only had 7 of us were left. So many went by the wayside and we never got a passing out parade. Posting order and off to my first unit: Prince of Wales Regiment of Yorkshire based in Picton Barracks Bulford. Fond memories of the depot, especially so during my 3 years on the Corps Mobile Display Team 85-88…
i was in intake 1/96 . i just found out about olaf . ffs . i been traveling for 20 years , covid brought me back . if anyone could help me get in touch with any of intake 1/96 . i would be eternally grateful. . kenny malone
aw thats a shame , i dont have facebook or things like that , i am a very private person . if you could wish everyone my very best regards if you talk to anyone . i wish you all the best in the years ahead.❤@@waynebaker3426
Hi all, I've just found a copy of your passing out parade down the back of my radiator whilst decorating. Any idea how I'd get it back to the rightful owner. I'm sure they'd want it.
+Ellis Fincham check to see if it's got a date then contact "army manning and records" give them as much info as you have got, they may be able to help, hope this did
The grownups were Muppets there. Even after local attacks the entire camp at St Omer was wide open . Anyone could have strolled straight in from several sides. Clayton Bks across the road was left unguarded all the time.
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We used to go into St Omer Barracks when it was ACC, 1977. There were hordes of juniors (Apprentice College) all getting beasted, and forage caps thrown everywhere on the way up to the drill square. Thirty odd years ago St Omer had an apprentice side and a regular side - the place was packed out. We thought we'd ended up in a Guards depot, judging by the drill. We were glad to get out of the place. The 'band' was nothing like this then - just a few drums and a xylophone, seriously. Take my word for it those people got beasted; out in their units the ACC were sometimes better soldiers than we were! Never take the piss out of the 'cooks'.
maggots! sorry chap, old habits and all that, was there in 1985, Hated it, every day of it, but stuck it ten years in the end, seeing that bloody red light on top of the tower block after returning from a long weekend broke my heart but knowing it's all gone is a little bit saddening now, look back on it with pride and have never denied being a "sloppo". some do, repect to a fellow " Army Chef" Regards mate
Think I was there with you, 15 squad B platoon, still in now, final year, ha
Just seen this. That was outstanding! Impeccable drill and turn-out. I loved the ACC, no honestly, I'd never been so well fed in my life. Thank you all.
Joined in 1975 passed out of training 1976. Taught us all how to become men in meny ways. Gave us meny skills besides catering that have followed us through life. Sad to see that it's all gone now.Iam glad I served when i did ..asking bed box's buffering the floors
for those that made it through, respect. this is most peoples worst nightmare as a profession.
Intake 2.90 Have been trying to get a copy of our parade video for years after a family member accidently taped over it. Would love info on where to look.
I was Intake 2/90 Scarsbrick and Owens Platoons,(Sgt Brunton,Dave and Sgt Baxter,Tom)
Fond memories from long pt runs alo ng the canals behind the barracks
24 years ago today ..we first walked through those gates brothers and sisters!!! 2/96 what an intake!!
40 years ago i was there. the naafi started selling us beer, when i was there, haha
Hi Kenny, what was your surname and yes in touch with loads .. we even had a few reunions .. we are long overdue them. We had a few 1/96 come to them too. Hope you are well brother
So good to stumble across this!
Thank you for putting it together; a flood of great memories and feelings came rushing back then.
I went on to transfer to the Gunners (29) then onto 148 bty where I had some brilliant times, but nothing matches the feeling I had when I was 16/17 with you guys!
A youth well spent, amongst brilliant people!
Love to all,
Dave P
@@148DPwas you in our intake mate? Best times weren't they mate. Wish I could go back to this.. Alot less complicated lol
@@waynebaker3426 I was pal - Montgomery troop 2/96. App Sgt Plummer... until I got charged; busted and 50 quid mate 🤣. Please let me know if there is ever a reunion - would love to go! Great times Wayne.
i was intake 4/81 passed out 1983, 15 years before you, hahahahaha, do not miss the place, many died during training. most failed, 100 in my intake, 9 of us made it, i ended up in the RAF. 4/80 the senior intake when i started,, 4 made it. 2 years of hell and the falklands war.
Sadly when I left recruit training in May 1979 my squad (18) only had 7 of us were left. So many went by the wayside and we never got a passing out parade. Posting order and off to my first unit: Prince of Wales Regiment of Yorkshire based in Picton Barracks Bulford. Fond memories of the depot, especially so during my 3 years on the Corps Mobile Display Team 85-88…
i was in intake 1/96 . i just found out about olaf . ffs . i been traveling for 20 years , covid brought me back . if anyone could help me get in touch with any of intake 1/96 . i would be eternally grateful. . kenny malone
Are you on Facebook mate? We are mostly all on there pal
aw thats a shame , i dont have facebook or things like that , i am a very private person . if you could wish everyone my very best regards if you talk to anyone . i wish you all the best in the years ahead.❤@@waynebaker3426
my senior intake passed out,june 1982 . chimp 6 months later was killed in northern ireland, in bally kelly bombing, November 1982
Remember that very well. We were up the road in Clooney - that was a bad night.
£6 per week at pay parade we got. hair cut every 3 weeks, at £6
Brian the barber.. He is in this video at the beginning bless him
Hi all, I've just found a copy of your passing out parade down the back of my radiator whilst decorating. Any idea how I'd get it back to the rightful owner. I'm sure they'd want it.
+Ellis Fincham check to see if it's got a date then contact "army manning and records" give them as much info as you have got, they may be able to help, hope this did
the senior drill intake was awsome....
Not bad for a bunch of apprentice chefs eh? :-)
in my armed forces time, st omer barracks, was the most insecure camp i ever went, one ira bomb, could have taken out the whole parade .
The grownups were Muppets there. Even after local attacks the entire camp at St Omer was wide open . Anyone could have strolled straight in from several sides. Clayton Bks across the road was left unguarded all the time.
the musical credits are at the end of the vid :-)
What's the piece of music in this
its in the credits at the end
Awesome I did it in 1982
***** cool ,so how was the drawing ? What a landmark it was too , part of history now like the ACC ,I guess were just growing old mate ,regards tony