May I speak as an ex Infantry RSM. WE have never fought a war nor won one without reserve forces, these boys here are a credit. Hearts of Oak! Steady boys steady, quite brilliant!
I love this march - it has great meaning for me as it was played by a band at my father's funeral as his coffin was carried out of the church. He was a RAN musician then bandmaster, so he would have marched off the parade ground many, many times to this tune.
Yup, the RSM was right - top-notch drill, impeccable turn-out. Puts some Regulars to shame. First time I have seen the Navy sword-salute (or I had forgotten the difference). Now THAT is the way to salute with a sword!
You can see the PRIDE in the RNR - unpaid volunteers, same as the TA - who give up their spare time to be readily called to serve the country. I can certainly say that there are very few full time RN Service personnel who can match the RNR should they be put on parade. Most don't give a damn and couldn't care less about pride, honour and tradition. Me? ex RN Senior Rate (24 yr service, 84-07)
cpo(in what was sona,r lol) .they changed the badges....did the field gun earls court when andy got married (he's a tart)....sm2...money and politics killed us :(...but we live on!! RN
Whatever happened to the quality!? It used to be much better on this one: now the video looks like it was filmed using a potato...at least the soundtrack is still okay.
@RoyalGuardOfHonour hey durign WW2 you guys had a pretty strong navy...the cruiser Berwick, Black Pricne like come on u had a strong Navy (and im Canadian btw...altho im part British :) )
Don't want to degenerate this into a "them" and "us" debate - we're more aligned now than we've ever been. However, we do get paid as RNR - the same daily rate as the RN. Me?? Mobilised reservist of 12 years, off to somewhere warm and sunny with the Andrew for the next 6 months.
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May I speak as an ex Infantry RSM. WE have never fought a war nor won one without reserve forces, these boys here are a credit. Hearts of Oak! Steady boys steady, quite brilliant!
ah, there is no finer sight then that traditional uniform marching to Heart of Oak.
I love this march - it has great meaning for me as it was played by a band at my father's funeral as his coffin was carried out of the church. He was a RAN musician then bandmaster, so he would have marched off the parade ground many, many times to this tune.
Yup, the RSM was right - top-notch drill, impeccable turn-out. Puts some Regulars to shame. First time I have seen the Navy sword-salute (or I had forgotten the difference). Now THAT is the way to salute with a sword!
Every foot in step .....OUTSTANDING!
WELL DONE!
Took us long enough training 🤣
Still the best country for marching. We owe our boys and girls everything.
the tune is Heart of Oak - it's as British as it gets. bless you father for his service. Bob M Houston TX USA
the timing of the feet is so perfect :)
Oh i miss this march too! It just makes me happy when ever I hear it and brings a tear to my eye.
Well done.
Come cheer up me lads to the tavern we steer..... The unofficial verse
Enlisted in the navy a few days ago. Can't wait :D
Come Cheer Up My Lads Tis Glory We Steer!
87 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Admiral Murray
AC Pereira, Nick :P lol
for who are so free as the sons of the waves!
102 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Fraser
Je Sui Pres!
P02 Alexander Shaw
Wow ! Nice Royal Navy from Japan
Just addin that obviously I'm having to put my civvie career on hold while I do this, but in this economic climate, am quite pleased to!!
You can see the PRIDE in the RNR - unpaid volunteers, same as the TA - who give up their spare time to be readily called to serve the country. I can certainly say that there are very few full time RN Service personnel who can match the RNR should they be put on parade. Most don't give a damn and couldn't care less about pride, honour and tradition.
Me? ex RN Senior Rate (24 yr service, 84-07)
Roll along Wavey Navy, Roll along.
'twill always be the wavey navy for we old farts, and it will always be said with admiration.
so very smart .... you guys (and girls!) are great.
I love it.
God save the queen.
To Add Something More To This Wonderful Year!
11Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Sioux
Master Seaman Erik Iorio :D
steady boy steady!!:) Im going for tg2 band
HART OF OAK should be England National anthem
thank you brother should be the national anthem
the one when we still had a navy
good on ya lads good on ya
Hi - at the moment I haven't got any more but will see if I can get some.
cpo(in what was sona,r lol) .they changed the badges....did the field gun earls court when andy got married (he's a tart)....sm2...money and politics killed us :(...but we live on!! RN
Whatever happened to the quality!? It used to be much better on this one: now the video looks like it was filmed using a potato...at least the soundtrack is still okay.
Video I recorded was always poop but the best I had 15 years ago 💩😂
@RoyalGuardOfHonour hey durign WW2 you guys had a pretty strong navy...the cruiser Berwick, Black Pricne like come on u had a strong Navy (and im Canadian btw...altho im part British :) )
I maybe welsh, but the hairs on my neck are standing to attention.
Very true, although it'd be even finer with Enfield instead of L85A2s
@allgoonersaregay Pop into any careers office or contact your local unit directly. Details from the RN website..
Excellence
Thanks for this, any idea where I can get the DVD this is from? Thanks in advance.
Yeah I know, I'll hopefully be mucking about with L85s soon enough.
@markd3107 Good for you Sir. And your pride!
Don't want to degenerate this into a "them" and "us" debate - we're more aligned now than we've ever been.
However, we do get paid as RNR - the same daily rate as the RN.
Me?? Mobilised reservist of 12 years, off to somewhere warm and sunny with the Andrew for the next 6 months.
Just wondering where you got the dvd this came on?
wavie navy is good just think how the regs do it
ah pre Falklands then :-)
except for the officers lol!
@Someloke8895 lee enfields are a lot smarter
but gay guys in RN but it still rocks