Recruit Training 1960

[mrclark303]

I came across an interesting little clip on you-tube regarding recruit training at the depot of The Buffs (one of the Surrey Regiments) during the Autumn of 1960. All still in '37 pattern webbing of course with No4 spike bayonets, Brens and Mk5 Sten BUT the rifles being used and being battered on the assault course were No1's. Obviously DP's to prevent wear and tear on the service No4's. Reminds me that for many years during and well into the mid to late 60's the rifles used in recruit training, parachute/arduous training etc etc were No4's and 303 Brens

Do you have a link Peter? At what point in the training did the 57 pattern web equipment and the then new L1A1 come into play?