Popular Post Born Hunter 17,910 Posted August 21, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) I was at a family baptism earlier and noticed the brigade insignia of the 16 air assault brigade on the wall of the church. Then looking around more, the church was like a memorial to the parachute regiment and more specifically the parachute signals. The stained glass, the carpet between the aisle, flags, engraved tablets! Honestly it was just really pleasing, if that’s the word, to see this church, tucked away in rural Lincolnshire, honour the historic connection of the village to this unit. Stiffmeister particularly might appreciate this but here’s a few pics I managed to gather and thought I’d share. Edited August 21, 2021 by Born Hunter 22 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,910 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 minute ago, W. Katchum said: Prob not many outside the regiment even know or ever notice that, well done an that is for sharing pal Cheers mate, you know what I’m like, ha. Soon as the vicar let us move, everyone was taking photos of my cousin and family at the sink thing (font?). I slipped off for a tour I expect I got some curious looks. Churches and cathedrals etc are fascinating places anyway but this one was a bit special. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,910 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Just read this… 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,910 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Just now, sid g said: is it at caythorpe my mate lives in the village . Yep. One side of my family are from there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,810 Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 How old are you Born, I'm guessing you're not too old to sign up? Get it done, you won't regret it. Looking back at my mundane working career it's becoming a regret of mine. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,910 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 21 minutes ago, sid g said: is it at caythorpe my mate lives in the village . i think first airboure were based at caythorpe Looking at the Orbat, signals squadron were based at divisional HQ so yeah that probably explains why the village is so strongly linked to the signals. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,910 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Greb147 said: How old are you Born, I'm guessing you're not too old to sign up? Get it done, you won't regret it. Looking back at my mundane working career it's becoming a regret of mine. I think the time for that was 10-15 years ago mate. I chose to walk a different path. Edited August 21, 2021 by Born Hunter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 31,506 Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) 20 hours ago, Greb147 said: How old are you Born, I'm guessing you're not too old to sign up? Get it done, you won't regret it. Looking back at my mundane working career it's becoming a regret of mine. Same i often wonder that if we had our time over again.....not sure about all the savagery as im such a peace loving chap ....but think id of enjoyed all the fitness/togetherness/camaraderie etc It just wasnt something lads from our area gave much thought to unfortunately. Edited August 22, 2021 by gnasher16 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,810 Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, gnasher16 said: Same i often wonder that if we had our time over again.....not sure about all the savagery as im such a peace loving chap ....but think id of enjoyed all the fitness/togetherness/camaraderie etc It just wasnt something lads from our area gave much thought to unfortunately. Not sure about that part tbh as I'm not really a social animal but I think I would enjoy actually thinking you're doing something in life instead of merely working to pay the bills. Saying that I'm just being negative as I have good crack at work so imagine it would be a good experience. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,810 Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 9 minutes ago, gnasher16 said: Same i often wonder that if we had our time over again.....not sure about all the savagery as im such a peace loving chap ....but think id of enjoyed all the fitness/togetherness/camaraderie etc It just wasnt something lads from our area gave much thought to unfortunately. A mate who's a year older than me did all the basic training and what not and decided it wasn't for him, ended up going AWOL and ended up with carbon monoxide poisoning from kipping in his car. He was the slowest runner ever and not at all athletic, not sure on the fitness criteria but he must have payed them off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,566 Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Greb147 said: A mate who's a year older than me did all the basic training and what not and decided it wasn't for him, ended up going AWOL and ended up with carbon monoxide poisoning from kipping in his car. He was the slowest runner ever and not at all athletic, not sure on the fitness criteria but he must have payed them off. I know some one who went to Iraq Afghanistan Northern Ireland and Kosovo totally ruined him last time I saw him he was buying smack poor lad Edited August 22, 2021 by keepdiggin 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,609 Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 17 minutes ago, gnasher16 said: Same i often wonder that if we had our time over again.....not sure about all the savagery as im such a peace loving chap ....but think id of enjoyed all the fitness/togetherness/camaraderie etc It just wasnt something lads from our area gave much thought to unfortunately. You be like Animal Mother in full metal jacket mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonjon79 13,358 Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 I like those windows - it's a nice modern twist on stained glass Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,810 Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, keepdiggin said: I know some one who went to Iraq Afghanistan Northern Ireland and Kosovo totally ruined him last time I saw him he was buying smack poor lad Definitely a downside to serving in the forces, I imagine it can be the same for firefighters who see unimaginable horrors. Still though, not everyone is ruined by their experiences in the forces, you have to remember, many join the railway after leaving and are sound. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 31,506 Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 14 minutes ago, bell said: You be like Animal Mother in full metal jacket mate Not sure who that is was he a really good looking dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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