It's 50 years............

[Peter Laidler]

It's 50 years ago today, 17th December 1965 that we passed out from 3 year apprentices to regular Armourers from the old Army Apprentices School at Carlisle. We were 3rd class Armourers, on probation for 6 months when we would be upgraded to 2nd class. We were still 'trainees' for the next 2 years during which time we were expected/required to attend a further 17 week 1st class course.

And I'm still learning...........

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[Gil Boyd]

Hope the Champagne comes out, but knowing you it will be a good old bottle of Tesco's Red. Have a good one, and long may your input and advice be available, you old winged horse you

[skiprat]

Just in time for Xmas duties.......
30 years ago this year I walked in to Rowcroft Barracks..... And I'm still learning,and will have to instruct the new batch of Reserve Armourers.
I'm always learning as they keep reinventing the wheel!!!!!
I was asked by a senior officer,,
" you must have seen much change in your 30 years" ...... " many many changes, but very little change.....Sir"

[Vincent]

Congratulation, Peter.

I learn something new nearly every day. Often it’s something you have posted here. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.