tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post3891975315209729747..comments2024-01-16T08:01:05.504+00:00Comments on 5 Field Squadron Royal Engineers: FOR All EX MEMBERS OF 5 FIELD SQUADRON REHank Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03425664650562217095noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-1761672158260280712020-04-30T00:33:12.250+01:002020-04-30T00:33:12.250+01:00I was at Alanbrooke Barracks in Paderborn from 196...I was at Alanbrooke Barracks in Paderborn from 1968-1971 when we moved to Iserlohn..At Paderborn from 69-71 I worked all the time in the ferret bay so most probably drove this Ferret.<br />If anyone is interested I have a digital handbook of Ferret Scout cars with wiring/mechanics and pictures in..Contact me at montycat444@yahoo.co.uk and I will send you a download of itmontysmusichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01932911071967335729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-86809279019595471152020-04-13T11:28:30.243+01:002020-04-13T11:28:30.243+01:00I used to work in the Ferret Scout Car bay in Pade...I used to work in the Ferret Scout Car bay in Paderborn whilst in 5 Fd SAlanbrookes] from Nov '68 til we moved to Iserlohn . Before we moved to iserlohn a group of us took some Ferrets to Iserlohn to check the new barracks out.<br />I also was sent to Libya to collect a Ferret with one other guy but we got turned back halfway across Germanymontysmusichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01932911071967335729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-78673325021283335812018-04-02T12:11:35.643+01:002018-04-02T12:11:35.643+01:00Thank you for photos. I lost everything due to my ...Thank you for photos. I lost everything due to my ex destroying all my photos. I cannot remember my nickname them but I was ex bomb disposal in 5 Fld during this time we when to Ballykelly in NI. I do remember one name Dennis King. Please get in contact if you could like to know how your getting on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-36225469424243430312017-02-03T20:54:48.270+00:002017-02-03T20:54:48.270+00:00Any chance you have pics of 00EA85?Any chance you have pics of 00EA85?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024890367398893225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-23708646098216445972017-02-03T20:54:15.824+00:002017-02-03T20:54:15.824+00:00ANy chance you have pics of the 00EA85 Ferret?ANy chance you have pics of the 00EA85 Ferret?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024890367398893225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-36687602748426248532016-07-24T13:00:27.241+01:002016-07-24T13:00:27.241+01:00John Kendall
1964 - 1972
5 SqdrJohn Kendall <br />1964 - 1972 <br />5 SqdrAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-32780695633051317212016-02-12T16:15:04.320+00:002016-02-12T16:15:04.320+00:00Hi I am researching 04CC25 (potential purchase) ha...Hi I am researching 04CC25 (potential purchase) have you any pictures of it.<br /><br />She is now painted in Berlin Camo and rather smart<br /><br />Adrian Thompson a@a-thompson-aca.demon.co.uk<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-9287687878588144922015-08-04T21:47:35.618+01:002015-08-04T21:47:35.618+01:00Hi, I was also a Ferret driver in Ripon and in Ise...Hi, I was also a Ferret driver in Ripon and in Iserlohn, in Germany. Was in Long Kesh in 1971. Harrier support in England, Germany and Norway. Search Team at Castle Dillion. Dhofar Tour with 2 troop 48 Field Sqn. in 1974. Iserlohn, Germany 1975 - 1978. Have lots of slides/photos. Regards, Sid PassSidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08467217540491295405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-9460852515520092592015-05-11T09:24:34.391+01:002015-05-11T09:24:34.391+01:00Thanks George I will add you to roll call mate.Thanks George I will add you to roll call mate.Hank Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03425664650562217095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-20425083342938193562015-05-07T21:12:49.937+01:002015-05-07T21:12:49.937+01:00Looking at the bottom photo, that was me (George E...Looking at the bottom photo, that was me (George Ewing) with some of my lads up Mount Kent in 1984 working with the RAF, upgrading their installation along with the troop. My section were responsible for all the concrete work and fitting of the diesel tanks, along with some of the accommodation, spent 4 months up the mountain. My e-mail tartanjre@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-13371784665765353092014-08-18T23:46:47.130+01:002014-08-18T23:46:47.130+01:00Hi Dicky I was with 5 Sqn from 1978 to 1981 was al...Hi Dicky I was with 5 Sqn from 1978 to 1981 was also at Lurgan I was in 2 troop a lance corporal at the time Harry Nixon was my corporal my name is George Ewing<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-89002037837572865552014-04-23T10:39:58.452+01:002014-04-23T10:39:58.452+01:00As the Ferret is a Mk1/2 (Liaison Ferrets) it woul...As the Ferret is a Mk1/2 (Liaison Ferrets) it would probably be the Troop Commander's Ferret as the Troop reece Sgt's had Mk 2 (gun Ferrets).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-90597693436787867832012-09-24T16:41:51.380+01:002012-09-24T16:41:51.380+01:00Hi,have found numerous photos of 3troop of 5fld.sq...Hi,have found numerous photos of 3troop of 5fld.sq. 1959-1961 in Germany.<br />anyone out there who can help identify them. Here are some names that might<br />ring a bell.BRASS,TEASDALE,ALLSOP,YOUNG,OLIVER,CHADWICK,DALEY,NICHOL BYRNE.<br />bigJOHN REED,CAREY he was demobbed in summer 59.Sgt polly perkins,WEBSTER<br />HUGHES,JACKSON, BURGIN,BROPHY,MORROW,KIPTOM.There are many more but i<br />cannot ID Them.I was sports storeman at Isherlon summer59 .My room was up in<br />tha attic next to the games room and the cooks rooms.<br /> my nickname ROBBO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-1762993081420502352012-07-06T00:55:26.093+01:002012-07-06T00:55:26.093+01:00Hi, great to find this site. I served with 5 Sqn ...Hi, great to find this site. I served with 5 Sqn from December 1975 to April 1979. My name is Dicky Parker. I was a spr/lcpl in the sqn and good mates with Steve (Brad) Bradley and Brian Seavers. Darky Derek was our staffy and I remember SSM Hook and John Bond as the RSM. I had a great time out there and did two tours of Canada and an Infantry tour of NI at the knicker factory in Lurgan. My email is: northernlad59@talktalk.net<br /><br />I also remember zum bombe (tasso's bar), the rocket bar (Eric's bar) well and there was another one out of Corruna Kaserne and to the left over the bridge and into town (just can't remember the name) which was all regretted when we did a run up spew hill!!! great times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-60265009021789171222011-01-16T20:36:20.918+00:002011-01-16T20:36:20.918+00:00Hi Hank,
I served in 5 Sqn between 74 and 79. I wa...Hi Hank,<br />I served in 5 Sqn between 74 and 79. I was in 2 Troop and drove the Ferret Scout Car for Sgt. Jim Prescott but I cant remember the VRN. I dont have a photograph of the Ferret in Iserlohn but I do have one of Jim and me in Canada with a Ferret.<br />Regards,<br />Sean Flanagan<br />Seanflanagan1@btinternet.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-76963197889799391312010-10-10T18:43:19.336+01:002010-10-10T18:43:19.336+01:00the ferret 00ea85 was used in 2 troop. each troop ...the ferret 00ea85 was used in 2 troop. each troop had 2 ferrets one used by troop sarg and the other was to be used by th troop oficer, but they op for the landrover 04cc25 was the other ferret in 2troopAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886129851061205170.post-5819338640543903852009-02-16T17:00:00.000+00:002009-02-16T17:00:00.000+00:00Please Use the (Name/URL)link to post commentsThan...Please Use the (Name/URL)link to post comments<BR/>ThanksHank Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03425664650562217095noreply@blogger.com