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Old 1st Jan 2016, 12:06
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SilsoeSid

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Way way too young to be involved FD.

Without a particular date or more references to your example, we have little definite to go on. The closest storyline to your example would be Bakri Ridge on 24/25 May.

In a nutshell;
At last light X Coy 45 RM & 3 PARA advanced to clear the Wadi of enemy positions. X Coy came under heavy fire from dug in tribesmen.

Because of radio problems a Scout (653 Sqn piloted by Maj Jackson, XR600 or 601) was sent in to get a clearer picture of what was going on. Before it could get any information it was brought down by automatic fire. (no casualties, ac recovered next day after REME field repair) A fierce battle then ensued.

Hunters from 43 Sqn laid fire into the enemy positions allowing 3 PARA to manoeuvre into better positions.

The next morning the troops moved back to Bakri Ridge and were flown back to Thumier by 845 Sqn Wessex from the commando carrier Bulwark stationed off the coast.


So we have the light blue, dark blue and powder puffs all playing their part, and if you were wondering about the 4/6 Belvederes (26 Sqn) in country, perhaps there was a very good reason such as ferrying artillery pieces around the area and ls size why Wessex were tasked that morning.

But still, we can see why RN crews may well see it differently from the comfort of their hammock, post beach bbq

Have a good 2016 everyone
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