60 years ago today

[Peter Laidler]

60 years ago today, 8th January, 1963, 50x 15/16 year olds entered Hadrians Camp in Carlisle to start our 3 year apprenticeships. It was the worst winter on record. For the first 18 months it was just like a well disciplined 6th form school, continuing our education while learning our trade skills. Then introducing more and more military type skills.

The really hopeless ones like me, who just made the grade after their 3 year apprenticeship eventually got Commissioned while the good ones just got on with the job

So this evening I'll sit back with an overly large glass of Scotch and raise it to my old pals, some of whom are not with us any more. Cheers......!

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