Wimbish
17 Squadron
From Rob Wood - 17 Sqn title was actually 17 RSME Transport Sqn, initially staffed by a mixture of RCT, WRAC & civilians with a few sappers. it then had a change around and the RCT troop moved out and a full sapper troop came in mixing with the WRAC and civis, closed down when Chattenden closed
This is the main page for the squadron or unit. More info will be added here as I get the time, but for now it's a "base" for establishing comms with other members of the same unit. You can post messages for other members of the same unit using the messages link above this blurb, and you can also search for other members of this unit. Once you find them, click on their name to send an email direct to them. Please note that this website doesn't "remember" your emails, they are sent direct from you to the recipient without sappers.co.uk getting in the way. That helps you get in touch quickly and it keeps everything simple and free. Have fun. Gordon
The link to the main EOD website is http://www.royalengineersbombdisposal-eod.org.uk/rea_bd_branch.html
21 Squadron
Apparently this became 21 Postal and Courier Squadron at some point, according to one member. Anyone got any more info on when this happened?
This is the main page for the squadron or unit. More info will be added here as I get the time, but for now it's a "base" for establishing comms with other members of the same unit. You can post messages for other members of the same unit using the messages link above this blurb, and you can also search for other members of this unit. Once you find them, click on their name to send an email direct to them. Please note that this website doesn't "remember" your emails, they are sent direct from you to the recipient without sappers.co.uk getting in the way. That helps you get in touch quickly and it keeps everything simple and free. Have fun. Gordon
The link to the main EOD website is http://www.royalengineersbombdisposal-eod.org.uk/rea_bd_branch.html
22 Squadron
This is the main page for the squadron or unit. More info will be added here as I get the time, but for now it's a "base" for establishing comms with other members of the same unit. You can post messages for other members of the same unit using the messages link above this blurb, and you can also search for other members of this unit. Once you find them, click on their name to send an email direct to them. Please note that this website doesn't "remember" your emails, they are sent direct from you to the recipient without sappers.co.uk getting in the way. That helps you get in touch quickly and it keeps everything simple and free. Have fun. Gordon
The link to the main EOD website is http://www.royalengineersbombdisposal-eod.org.uk/rea_bd_branch.html
49 Squadron
From Pete Markham
Oh those happy times in the little family that was 49 Field Squadron (EOD). I arrived in March 1982 first impressions where is everybody, answer out on jobs. What is the makeup of the unit two troop’s civilian clearance Ops two troops military. Greeted by the SSM John Phillips straight talking no bull, you start your course next week, fail and you will be with a new unit beginning of the next week. Advice if you get through you will be out on jobs often living in digs, you will be paid subsistence, if you muck up with your money see me and we will sort. Here started the best five years of my military career.
Course passed, out to Manston to clear pipe mines and many more such jobs. Within a short period of time the Falkland kicked off. Our guys went out with the task force, those of us left behind all wanted to be with them. Sadly on the 23 May 1982 aboard HMS Antelope S/Sgt Jim Prescott CGM was killed and SSM John Phillips DSC lost his arm.
The Squadron has seen many changes since then and is now part of a much larger EOD family
The link to the main EOD website is http://www.royalengineersbombdisposal-eod.org.uk/rea_bd_branch.html
58 Squadron
This is the main page for the squadron or unit. More info will be added here as I get the time, but for now it's a "base" for establishing comms with other members of the same unit. You can post messages for other members of the same unit using the messages link above this blurb, and you can also search for other members of this unit. Once you find them, click on their name to send an email direct to them. Please note that this website doesn't "remember" your emails, they are sent direct from you to the recipient without sappers.co.uk getting in the way. That helps you get in touch quickly and it keeps everything simple and free. Have fun. Gordon
From Pete Markham -
58 who the hell are 58 was heard to echo across Lodge Hill Camp when members of 3/4 troop arrived back from another Falkland tour. They are the new Squadron in the Regiment and on your return from leave your part of it. Goodbye 49 our happy family.
Well we returned and formed 58 Field Squadron (EOD) and life carried on, yep some more tours of the Falklands but now with a longer break in between. Some new skills learnt for containment exercises and after the IRA's attempt on the Iron Lady plenty of search jobs. Plenty of subsistence weren't life a bitch in the mid 80's
For all our bitching we had a busy but good time
The link to the main EOD website is http://www.royalengineersbombdisposal-eod.org.uk/rea_bd_branch.html
61 Squadron
This is the main page for the squadron or unit. More info will be added here as I get the time, but for now it's a "base" for establishing comms with other members of the same unit. You can post messages for other members of the same unit using the messages link above this blurb, and you can also search for other members of this unit. Once you find them, click on their name to send an email direct to them. Please note that this website doesn't "remember" your emails, they are sent direct from you to the recipient without sappers.co.uk getting in the way. That helps you get in touch quickly and it keeps everything simple and free. Have fun. Gordon
The link to the main EOD website is http://www.royalengineersbombdisposal-eod.org.uk/rea_bd_branch.html
HQ 33 Engr Regt EOD
This is a holding page for those in the regt who were not part of one of the basic squadrons but were based elsewhere in the regiment. Please add your name and service history to this unit only if it's relevant to you.
TA - 217 Sqn (V)
I had an email from Peter Cox, which tells me he runs a great website for you terriers. Once you've registered your service history on this site, you should pop over and have a look. You can find all the details here - http://217.org.uk - Enjoy it.
REgards, Gordon
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