As a one time member of the Royal Engineers, stationed at Ripon, Yorkshire, among other places, I think you may find that some of the locals may not appreciate the lads letting their hair down at the weekends but all is forgiven, on a regular basis, when the lousy weather comes and we were able to rebuild roads, bridges etc. get fodder to animals, pull stuck vehicles out of snow drifts, get stranded people to safety, get sick people to hospital etc. etc. etc.
A regiment of Royal Engineers and a regiment of Army Air Corps would probably brighten the place up a bit and give it some class!
