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Finally got the mill installed, The head for the engine was deemed too expensive to repair. So I am searching for a used one that can be rebuilt.
Arctic 'camo' adorned Sea King HC.4 Commando's 'WR' & 'R' performing some underslung load training at their home base of RNAS Yeovilton
24th July 2012
The Commando Memorial stands some 17ft high, and comprises a group of three bronze Commandos dressed in typical World War Two uniforms and equipment including cap comforters, ammunition pouches and weapons. They are looking south towards Ben Nevis. A large inscription on the plinth just beneath their feet reads "United We Conquer", while the plaque on the front of the plinth reads: "In memory of the officers and men of the Commandos who died in the Second World War 1939–1945. This country was their training ground."
In 1949 a competition was opened to Scottish sculptors to design a fitting memorial to the Commandos. The winner was Scott Sutherland, and the bronze was cast by H H Martyn Ltd, of Cheltenham. The Commando Memorial was unveiled by HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, on 12 September 1952. It has since become a stopping off point for many visiting the highlands: partly because of what the memorial represents; partly because it is simply such a fine monument; and partly because of its magnificent setting. (Oct 11)
A viewfinder full of helicopters. The Commando Assault Demo at Yeovilton Air Day is always a spectacular display.
General John Campbell talking to Afghan National Army commandos after their training exercise demonstration at Camp Morehead, Afghanistan.