The British Army of the Rhine was certainly very large and powerful. You can see how much the Queen loves her armed forces and even now, she always has a special smile when she sees them.
@@stephentighe2005 I was the good looking one on the right... I don't recognize the name, but then, I can hardly remember my own these days! What band were you in?
I was there. Sat on one of K Battery, 5 Regiment RA's M107 SP Guns for the drive past. I remember standing on parade with sunburn from a day off in the hot weather It was a huge event
Indeed - so true but by then the MOD were planning the decimation of Regiments , making cuts and so forth . It seems that the Head of the Armed Forces was “unable” to secure our Services and their future ? Something which was , once upon a time , under previous Heads - was unthinkable?
I was there that day, in the windmill behind the Queen as part of the parade control team in a very minor role on the telephone relaying messages from the on the ground traffic controller. It went off without a hitch, but the dress rehearsal the day before there was lots of kerfuffle with the tanks getting all bunched up, and slowing down. Signalman Pludek 955 2 Squadron 4Div HQ and Sig Regt , i did see the back of the Queens head, when allowed to look out after the march past had finished. What a day, and its taken me 43 years to see this....
The Queen also inspected a similar parade at Sennelager in 1965 - during her first visit to Germany after the War. The whole of 20th Armoured Brigade drove past on a very hot day with huge clouds of dust making a very impressive sight.
@@stevencooke742 I do remember them and Mick Pearce. If you're on Facebook message me, I've got some photos from that time. I'm the one with the pewter tankard not the one in Alsager
Stayed at home in Detmold and watched it on the telly, stuffing myself with Apfelkuechen and cream. I remember my Dad, a Gazelle pilot, grumbing because the aircrew had to wear those plastic working dress belts which were a fire hazard, instead of the cotton web 58 belts.
Yes, had to man the tents where the toilets were. A group of WRAC's were sent to Sennelager from Krefeld three days prior to the event and then back after the parade .
@@Adeys_ninja_fake_aways every country did crimes - For example the british colonies, so lets forget the past. Im german and I dont want that my country loses its identity because of these horrible 12 years..
Just came across this little gem. I was in B squadron the blues and royals and I was on this parade. Anyone else who was there remember the guy who was in charge of the parade? I think his C/S was seagull. Everyone on the parade was on the same radio frequency, and someone started transmitting “ I’m F*****g sick of this because on one of the rehearsals it was chucking it down. So “ seagull pipes up hello all stations switch to standby { remember that on a C 42 ?} So this guy pipes up “ it’s ok for you seagull your not getting f*****g wet, “ Happy days.
54 Sqn RCT We built the hill of Stones for them to watch from,Tipping 0600hrs till 2100hrs for months round and round in circles. I Remember the 30 centigrade dust cobbled roads, Vehicles being painted again and again because the Helicopters would practice and blow dust all over the wet paint and the Stable showers. Joy but I would live it again for the lads of C Troop.
Wonder what the Germans thought( if they thought at all ). The irony of it all. Here's a Monarch, from a historical ruling house, an ancestor of their last Kaiser & monarchy, with her husband,also a German from a German royal family, watching a parade of military might over an ancestral homeland her forces helped defeat. By the way, this same British monarch who had relatives, who had fought against her armed forces, in the last war, which brought her to this spot on this particular day!! Talk about unforeseen consequences!!
Perfect day for the "Warsaw Pact" to launch an invasion! But don't forget that the Germans? were getting paid to divulge all the NATO forces movements. They even knew the names of the RAF pilots & their families.
Youd think "one of those holier than thou, military mechanics would use some oil on those tank wheels" given they squeak like royalty handing out tax returns. 2:26
No but Her Majesty is Commander in Chief and in my world and the world of all serving and retired members of the Armed Forces that'll do. So George fuck off and watch cartoons you fucking tool.
The British Army of the Rhine was certainly very large and powerful. You can see how much the Queen loves her armed forces and even now, she always has a special smile when she sees them.
I am proud to say i also took part in the parade.I was a member of the 6 Armourd brigade stationed in Soest.
You are indeed fortunate
So was I. I was playing trombone in the massed bands.
@@stephentighe2005 Me too... QDG band
Phil Buglass ... I think I remember you Phil!
@@stephentighe2005 I was the good looking one on the right... I don't recognize the name, but then, I can hardly remember my own these days! What band were you in?
I was there. Sat on one of K Battery, 5 Regiment RA's M107 SP Guns for the drive past.
I remember standing on parade with sunburn from a day off in the hot weather
It was a huge event
Back in the days when we had an Army.
The days of getting pissed in the Naafi then going to the red light district 🤣🤣
When we still had a proper army. And the world was a better place.
Indeed - so true but by then the MOD were planning the decimation of Regiments , making cuts and so forth . It seems that the Head of the Armed Forces was “unable” to secure our Services and their future ? Something which was , once upon a time , under previous Heads - was unthinkable?
This period is now part of the A-Level History syllabus- life moves on!
The British army always look so badass
I was a kid in the background with the squaddies as my dad took part with 2RRF, great day playing on the tanks!
Great piece of film...it must've been the last time the army did a parade on that scale
Whom remembers being at the Queens Silver Jubilee Parade, July 1977. Lovely sun and brilliant day.
I departed for Woolwich 40 days later.
I was there that day, in the windmill behind the Queen as part of the parade control team in a very minor role on the telephone relaying messages from the on the ground traffic controller. It went off without a hitch, but the dress rehearsal the day before there was lots of kerfuffle with the tanks getting all bunched up, and slowing down. Signalman Pludek 955 2 Squadron 4Div HQ and Sig Regt , i did see the back of the Queens head, when allowed to look out after the march past had finished. What a day, and its taken me 43 years to see this....
I was in one a gunner in of those Chieftains QRIH Tango 12, awesome summers day to remember, and when Britain had a military might.
The Queen also inspected a similar parade at Sennelager in 1965 - during her first visit to Germany after the War. The whole of 20th Armoured Brigade drove past on a very hot day with huge clouds of dust making a very impressive sight.
1:57 Golly that guys tall.
The 432 will never go away 😄
I bet the LAD / REME had their work cut out getting all them A vehicles task worthy... especially the AVLB..lol
I was there !! Lived in sennelager at that time...had my one and only ride on a chieftain tank and a 432.......great day:)
I was in 16/5th Lancers, it was a memorable day
Me too, remember the light weight camos we were given and had to give back after the event
@@stevencooke742 Yes, I remember you.
You crewed with 'Grandad' Dave Howson and your nickname was 'Tog' I think
@@stevencooke742 I do remember them and Mick Pearce. If you're on Facebook message me, I've got some photos from that time. I'm the one with the pewter tankard not the one in Alsager
Stayed at home in Detmold and watched it on the telly, stuffing myself with Apfelkuechen and cream. I remember my Dad, a Gazelle pilot, grumbing because the aircrew had to wear those plastic working dress belts which were a fire hazard, instead of the cotton web 58 belts.
a parade today would take about five minutes..
Are you a long distance relative of mine
Damned majestic!
Yes, had to man the tents where the toilets were. A group of WRAC's were sent to Sennelager from Krefeld three days prior to the event and then back after the parade
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It seemed Germany was by then a possession of the Crown...
I am refering to what can be seen in the documentary. Your comment refers to a different matter. And I am not British anyway.
That is your Opinion.... I dont see how Germany can stand proud after what they did during WWII
@@Adeys_ninja_fake_aways every country did crimes - For example the british colonies, so lets forget the past.
Im german and I dont want that my country loses its identity because of these horrible 12 years..
@@syton732 Well said. I am an ex British Soldier and the past is in the past.
The British army was defeated not on the battlefield,but by self seeking penny pinching enemies of the state,Tories and Labour alike.
04:59 Looking at those Scorpions and Gazelles, one might think he's at a crazy race instead a Parade.
just got back from NI to Osnatraz that morning watched it on TV on a new thing called BFBS TV
Back in her ancestral home
Say that about Rishi Sunak, I dare you
Just came across this little gem. I was in B squadron the blues and royals and I was on this parade. Anyone else who was there remember the guy who was in charge of the parade? I think his C/S was seagull. Everyone on the parade was on the same radio frequency, and someone started transmitting “ I’m F*****g sick of this because on one of the rehearsals it was chucking it down. So “ seagull pipes up hello all stations switch to standby { remember that on a C 42 ?} So this guy pipes up “ it’s ok for you seagull your not getting f*****g wet, “ Happy days.
BAOR squaddies praying that their vehicles don't break down driving 200m.
Was there as a pad brat, Dad was Int Corps
i was on pareade that day ubique
but you missed a lot of schooling
54 Sqn RCT We built the hill of Stones for them to watch from,Tipping 0600hrs till 2100hrs for months round and round in circles. I Remember the 30 centigrade dust cobbled roads, Vehicles being painted again and again because the Helicopters would practice and blow dust all over the wet paint and the Stable showers. Joy but I would live it again for the lads of C Troop.
10 Regt RCT took all the tentage , tables and seating out to the arena, i helped erect quite a few Maquee,s myself.
Rewatching this after the Queen passed away.
Wonder what the Germans thought( if they thought at all ). The irony of it all. Here's a Monarch, from a historical ruling house, an ancestor of their last Kaiser & monarchy, with her husband,also a German from a German royal family, watching a parade of military might over an ancestral homeland her forces helped defeat. By the way, this same British monarch who had relatives, who had fought against her armed forces, in the last war, which brought her to this spot on this particular day!! Talk about unforeseen consequences!!
Two years before I became part of BAOR, a prize piss up.
I'm sure any Soviet spies in the crowd were suitably impressed.
Perfect day for the "Warsaw Pact" to launch an invasion! But don't forget that the Germans? were getting paid to divulge all the NATO forces movements. They even knew the names of the RAF pilots & their families.
When British was an empire though diminishing
Training for a trip to NI at the time so missed the parade but didn't get away from some of the bullsh!t
I wasn't there but i was somewhere else.
SKC, felt I should have played Mozart 40 before the film :-)
I was in hospital glad i missed all the bullshit
Meanwhile Soviets : Amateurs'
Youd think "one of those holier than thou, military mechanics would use some oil on those tank wheels" given they squeak like royalty handing out tax returns. 2:26
They are Chieftains... getting the engines to work was probs hard work enough. :P
"one of those holier than thou, military mechanics"Nowt wrong with the one`s at 54,The REME lads were great to work with.
Willi Wonka best host ever. 😀
"HER"? Army? Does "SHE" pay for them??
Here we go comments like this & we wonder where our country has gone wrong. I was wondering when it’d start.
Landybandy1 he’s a wanker, ignore it.
No but Her Majesty is Commander in Chief and in my world and the world of all serving and retired members of the Armed Forces that'll do. So George fuck off and watch cartoons you fucking tool.