Plum Harlick

Submitted by Mike (Mick) Gordon

I have just read about the death of Ken (Plum) Harlick. I served with Plum (K troop, then White Swan) who always threatened to go absent and travel to France. He deposited a suitcase above the false ceiling in the barrack room and spent some time filling it with his Passport, money, maps etc. One day he disappeared and the next time we heard about him when he sent a note the the troop officer saying 'wish you were here'. I may have forgotten the recipient of the note and it's content, and if I've got it wrong, I apologise. Plum was a good mate and he will be missed. Mike

Helicopter Flight

Submitted by Douglas Hellyar

I remember getting a jolly from Denbury Camp to Exeter in an Alouette Helicopter with an officer in the AAC after he dropped a General off at the camp that was in June 1963 when I was in NIG wing. It was a great experience to say the least

Taxi ride

Submitted by David McFarlane

If you're reading this Stuart, I seem to recall that you were waving to the poor runners whilst Josey and I were hiding on the floor! Josey- never heard from again.

Dave McFarland (Mac)

Submitted by Stuart mcknight

Taking a taxi on the cross country I thought was one of the better ideas, if you see this please contact me , for an update. Stuart.

Assault Course

Submitted by Mick Moffatt

Reading Pete Penfold’s account of the Denbury Camp Assault Course reminded me of the competitions. Being of a small stature and pretty nippy across this maze of obstacles I ended up in the Troop team. I remember on one occasion whilst practicing for the competition being hoofed up the wall by a well built tall Geordie lad as strong as an Ox he was. On this one occasion he put so much effort in to it as I pushed off his shoulders that I ended up in a heap on the ground on the other side of the wall having never touched the top of the brick work on the way over it to the amazement and amusement of Sgt Charlie Batten and the other team members. No damage done thankfully……

Re Bob McKay

Submitted by Winston Mnning

Is there anyone out there that served in Boys Service with Bob McKay and might have some photos of Bob in Denbury. Cheers Winston

Memories of the late Bob McKay

Submitted by Winston Manning

I am looking for folks that served in Mans service with Bob that might have some interesting or funny stories of their time with Bob that I can send to his wife and family for his service on October 16th. Please answer direct. Regards Winston

Wreath

Submitted by Winston Manning

Has anyone got info on how to acquire an artificial Royal Signals Floral wreath, with Jimmy in centre. . Sure would appreciate a source. Regards. Winston (Paddy) Manning

That taxi ride!

Submitted by Dave Mçfarlane. (Mac)

Often wonder what life has been dealt to my fellow passengers on the cross country short-cut, namely Josey Campbell & Stuart Mcnight?<br /> Any info?

Army names

Submitted by Maurice (Mo)Byrne

Steve Reeves, it's taken 60 years to find that your name is Robert, it must be a Jerboa thing. Harry Hewitt, was called Michael Hewart, and I only found that out by calling his home many years later. His son answered and heard him say 'mum, there is someone asking for Harry his mum says it's an old army friend of your dads.