Joe ran in 1967 and was PTI a few years later. RM 2BW2532 - Plane attacks warship in Portsmouth Navy week display. It is our main mission that you receive the best possible experience when selling your military collectibles. One thing that you can be assured of is that you are dealing with reputable antique dealers selling genuine antiques, so all you need to do is choose what interests you the most. Jock was attending a Reunion of HMS Alert at Lymington at the Weekend of 7th October when had a fall and was admitted to Hospital. It is held annually at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, Hampshire. German WWII M42 Steel Helmet- Stahlhelm 42 $79.95 $69.95 SALE! Trainer: 1978 '79 '82 '83. As soon as the last man of each gun crew - nicknamed the flying angel - is across the chasm, the rig is collapsed, and three rounds are fired in a rearguard action. He was an avid Portsmouth FC supporter and was instrumental in the founding of the Field Gunners Association.He ran for Portsmouth Field Gun Crew in 1981, 1985, 1988, and 1996, and was Staff in 1986, 1987, and, 1994. After the war, with a different course and drill, Victoria Barracks achieved 1 minute 27.40 seconds in 1954. Our condolences, thoughts and prayers go to Dorothy and his family. MVR), (MAD Why not challenge 18 friendsto create a crew andgo to the limit and beyond to be thetop fundraising crew. World War Two - The Lord Mayor of London's Salute to the Royal Air Force Interval 8. John Sessions passed away suddenly, whilst out jogging carrying a weighted Backpack, on Monday 4th June 2007. Ask all your friends and family to sponsor you. It is with great sadness that we inform you Kenneth 'Cass' Rawlings, Pompey Angel '67, '70, '73, and 79 has Crossed the Bar at QA Hospital. The remainder of the gun carriages' wheels and limbers are pulled through a hole in the second wall, called the enemy wall. There have been many changes to the competition. Yesterday Pat, Florry Ford and I attended Skellys funeral in his home town of Radstock, near Bristol. If weightlifting is more your thing, you could deadlift, bench press or squat1,300kg(the weight of a field gun) every day for18 days. This is a tribute to one of the all time greats. EIIR Crown.Circa.1953/1960's 32.00 British Royal Navy Petty Officer's Post.1952 cap badge. Two crews competed at each afternoon performance. Although he never ran, his contribution to Portsmouth Field Gun was immense. Fond regards to all, Brum Wyatt. Hoppy (Vaughn Hopkinson) who ran in 73, 76, 79, 83, 86. has sadly passed away whilst living in Spain.The Message below was sent by Dinger Bell:Thanks for the sad news of Hoppy.I was a year ahead of Hoppy in the Tiff Apps and played rugby with him in Fisher Section Collingwood. You will find that there is a concise description of the piece, as well as information about the origin, date of manufacture, the measurements and conditions of the item, material, and where it is located and delivery information. They go over walls, swing across a broken derek, take parts off and put them together again. The original chasm was formed by placing two ramps opposite each other at a distance of 7ft 6in apart. The service was broadcast on to the quarterdeck so that the many people who could not get into the church could still be involved in the service. The past 18 months he spent at Church Farm Residential Home in West Witterings . After leaving the service he worked for "P & O", where he was an integral part of their organisation. 11836 South Ave. North Lima OH 44452 First Lot Closes - Tuesday March 14, 2023 at 6pm Preview - Monday March 13, 2023 from 3-5pm. The average time for the "Run Back" was 60 seconds. \r\rThe field gun run competition first took place at the Royal Tournament of 1907. John who served as SBA on five crews was with out doubt a little gem who was a supreme field gun medic, as all those who was treated by him can confirm, and be thankful for his care and professionalism. Reg Ralph. .. The competition evolved during the early years of the 20th century. HMS Collingwood beat this by running a time of 1 minute 18.80 seconds in 2001. Sign up and create your fundraising pagefor FREE (details on how to sign up to follow). The historic Royal Navy Field Gun Tournament continues to be held at HMS Collingwood inPortsmouth. Your search is made simple when you use our popular search categories on the right-hand side of the page, and there is plenty of information about any item in which you may be interested. Pete stayed on with the Field Gun Crew as Bar Manager in 1982. The 1907 challenge involved a team of 17 scaling a 5-foot-high (1.5m) obstacle on a 75-yard-long (69m) course and returning. Charlie Thompson, '72, '75 Running Crew and Trainer '81, '82 has Crossed the Bar. During his time at the Home he was re-united with all his mates and Oppos where they were able to reminisce about times gone by. He suffered a heart attack and died suddenly on May 1st age 72. .), (VUV Ran in 1968 as a number 8. 1942-2003. Both wheels are shifted. ), (DJF Belfast URNU. The trophy left Portsmouth Command for the first time in 1978 as a result of HMS Fisgard's win. Mark Andrew Sambles (Sam) was born on 26th December 1952. He always kicked for the goal despite, by his own admission, only being able to see one of the posts. For the final part of the journey, sailors from the Naval Brigade manhandled the guns over very difficult terrain. During his 12 years service he ran three times for the Portsmouth Field Gun Crew in 1967 (B Crew), 1970 (A Crew No 9; 3 Cups) and 1973 (A Crew, No 9 shadowed by "Hoppy" Hopkins who later turned out to be another excellent No 9 for Pompey) .After leaving the Navy, Brum joined the oil industry and spent a few years on the rigs in Bahrain returning to run a pub with his brother. He ran for Pompey in '65 and Chatham in 60. Simon Price died tragically at the age of 41. Welcome to The Military Store, we supply personalised armed forces casual clothing. The helm was put hard over to turn away from the missile, quite possibly saving the ship by doing so. The Royal Navy's field gun competition is a contest between teams from various Royal Navy commands, in which teams of sailors compete to transport a field gun and its equipment over and through a series of obstacles in the shortest time. A huge character that will be missed by his family and all that had the privilege of running in a crew with him. Once his playing days were over, he continued his love of both sports and, in particular, supported Portsmouth and Wolverhampton FCs.Although he never married, Brum had a sister and brother-in-law as well as three nieces who were very close to him but he always considered that he had a second family in Portsmouth; he was "Uncle Brum" to Clem and Judy's daughters and later to their grand children attending all their family gatherings. he baffled the consultants and managed to walk again after being bed bound for 5 months and even went back to work 3 mornings. Military antiques have historical importance and have piqued the interest of collectors. These army memorabilia are all symbols of a soldiers sacrifice and bravery and a reminder of the historic past and stories of valor. His family are grateful for their input as the Navy was his life.Sadly Dave passed away peacefully on 27th March 2010 with his children present. The clock was stopped as the teams crossed back over the start line. Devonport Field Gun Crew. Royal Air Force Police Dog Demonstration Team. Regards Steve Tolley, 20th January 1949 - 23rd November 2008. 702 Naval Air Squadron. A world of militaria, collectables and war memorabilia from dozens of dealers including WW1 & WW2, badges & medals, clothing & uniforms, ephemera & more. It is with great sadness that we report Micky Dilks has Crossed the Bar. The historic Royal Navy Brickwoods Field Gun Tournament is sponsored by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity. He was a great advocate of Naval Field Gun, writing supportive articles and helping to create "To the Limit and Beyond", Presenting and Narrating the 1979 BBC Film about 1978's Portsmouth Field Gun Crew. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family. It is with a heavy heart that we have to report the Crossing of the Bar of Derek Cousins today, 16 April 2017. [1] A second team, Eastbourne Youth Field Gun, established 2017 and also a cadet-size formation, is the newest field gun formation in the "Command" format. MilitaryFriends.com The historic Royal Navy Brickwoods Field Gun Tournament continues to be held annually at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, Hampshire. This was exceeded in seven subsequent years and eventually in 1938 HMS Excellent achieved 1 minute 13.40 seconds. Elutec Academy students spend 4 days training and preparing for a competition against other UTC's, colleges and Royal Navy apprentices. S/. Derek had fought cancer successfully three times and as such was on a 'Memorial Cycle Ride for Charity' to raise money for 'Stand Up To Cancer'. Fr), (GNF Each year since 1907,thishas been commemorated in the form of annual Field Gun competitions. Mick was seriously ill, sadly he succumbed to the covid virus and passed away with his family by his bedside, 18 Nov 2020. and partook in a minutes applause. John Johnson Lloyd (a Jock from Aberdeen), apparently he was known in the Navy as Canvas back Jack.he used to box and spent a considerable amount of time on his back. - the best military dating site. Information on the period 1908 to 1922 is scanty,[3] but it seems that apart from the periods of war the Brickwood Trophy was competed for each year. The legendary story tells of the siege of the British garrison in Ladysmith in 1899. Chief Stoker. Royal Navy Gun RaceThis is the famous Royal Navy Gun RaceAn amazing example of teamwork, motivation and leadership If you have any questions about a specific antique, then you can contact the seller directly, and you can also request that they call you back allowing you to haggle over the price of the military antiques that interest you. Mounted Competitions or Special Events. Looking for military supplies? I had a long chat with him at the Court in the mid '80s when he was running. After a century this spectacle of toughness, courage, discipline and teamwork is still going strong. Browse and discover the best and most unique vintage militaria from military dealers all around the globe. In his distinguished life, especially as a Field Gunner and Athlete, Brian was unsurpassed in his ability to achieve in not only his winning ways with sport, but with his fellow men in his various sports. The Royal Navy's Field Gun run is a very unique affair. RIP Eric. RAF WW2 Sergeant Air Gunner badge set This set would have been worn by a Royal Airforce Sergeant from 1939-1941 on his SD Service Dress uniform and then from 1942-1945 on his Battle Dress. Once all the crew and equipment were back on the home side of the chasm, the wire and traveller were dismantled and three more rounds were fired in a rear guard action. The Royal Navy State Funeral Gun Carriageis a converted Ordnance, BL, 12 pdr 6 cwt, MK II, gun carriagewhich has been used in the UK to bear the coffin at the funeral processions of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI, Sir Winston Churchill, Lord Mountbatten, and Queen Elizabeth II. .), (RON Other Portsmouth Field Gun members were Clem and Judy, Topsy Turner and Lucelle, Dave Clark, John Birkett, Les Carruthers and his wife. Originally mounted on a black ebony stand, this was replaced in 1961 by the current polished wooden base. Peter Ben Lyon passed away in Southampton General Hospital on 16th June after a long illness. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Boxed Set Britains Toy Soldiers 8898 Royal Navy Field Gun Landing Party lot 15 at the best online prices at eBay! It is estimated that 15,000 men of the Royal Navy have taken part in the competition.\r\rThe gun run is divided into three sections. The record was lowered to 1 minute 19.40 seconds by HMS Daedalus in 1988. The siege of Ladysmith lasted for 120 days until February 1900. Broke the track record in 1972 with a 2 mins 40.7 seconds run. We are experienced in sourcing most types of Naval Memorabilia. One story tells of sailors carrying one of the 12-pounder guns for 2 miles (3.2km) after one of the wheels collapsed. The guns were reassembled before taking them over a four-foot wall. Pete was passionate about Field Gun. I have to unfortunately inform you that John Lloyd passed away earlier this year. . His B Crew in 1971 set a new fastest time on the track. Br), (XPF Pete will be missed by all his family especially his grandson who Pete sponsored on his motorbike activity. The guns and limbers were then dismantled and carried to the top of a ramp on the "home side" of a 28-foot (8.5m) "chasm". the statue on a plinth commemorates men from portsmouth command in the annual field gun competition at the royal tournament and who trained at royal naval barracks from 1947-1999 when the tournament . Mick Brady, 1997 Crew. He was, is and will always be Invictus. I am sure all our hearts go out to Andrea and Katie and know he will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. On the second occasion in 1980 he was injured after the gun carriage was dropped on his hand. Bill was also a Royal Navy Diver. Admiralty Surface Weapons Establishment, Royal Navy. Two gun crews of eighteen men from the commands of Portsmouth, Devonport and Chatham took part in the first competition. RIP Jake From Hayley: Jim he was a top bloke. Blazer Badge - Portsmouth Field Gun Crew. Collectibles; Art; Toys & Hobbies; Pottery & Glass; Coins & Paper Money; eBay Motors; Antiques; Seller feedback (5,638) o***4 (2546 . Fr), (CDF Each gun crew then engages the enemy with three rounds.\r\rThe second section is the run back. Royal Navy Field Gun has been part of navy life for well over 100 years. Portsmouth Field Gun - In Memoriam In Memoriam. In 1971 Brickwood's business was acquired by London-based brewers Whitbread & Co Ltd. Today 18 strong teams compete over an 85-yard-long (78m) flat track, a total run of 170 yards (160m). /support-us/fundraise-and-events/take-part-event, http://www.payrollgivingawards.co.uk/index.php, http://www.oscr.org.uk/search-oscr/charity-details?number=SC041898, http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/CharityWit. We have just heard the sad news that Arthur 'Alfie' Titterton, 52, 62, 66, & 70 Crews has Crossed the Bar following a short illness. From Commander J. Mankerty, Royal Navy, I received not one but two reports of the incident which started the tradition of the Royal Navy using the military field gun at state funerals. Fr), (KMF Navy style webbing belt with adjustable buckle - fits up to 45" waist, An excellent quality gold wire blazer badge on reddish coloured backcloth. RM), (MVR The Royal Navy Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) have taken over as the main event sponsor but the Brickwood's trophy remains. After leaving the Navy he became a Rigger at the B.B.C then later a pool technician / lifeguard at H.M.S Dryad.Sadly in 2006 Dave was diagnosed with Progressive Supra-Nuclear palsy which is a neurological disorder. He was Staff for Portsmouth in 1968. Rob (Brum) Wyatt. Sam was a much-loved man. RAF Sergeants Air Gunners mainly on large Bomber planes like wellingtons and Lancaster's etc. 17th April 1944 - 11th May 2010. Skelly had not forgotten his Navy roots entering the church too the tones of the Royal Marines blasting out Heart of Oak and the first Hymn was For those in Peril on the sea.At the reception after the Service we got to speak to many of Skellys colleagues all of which mentioned how he would tirelessly tell them of his time at Field Gun. The record for the fastest run at the Royal Tournament was set by Devonport in 1999, the competition's final year, with 80.86 seconds for the "Run Out", 58.65 seconds for the "Run Back" and 20.92 seconds for the "Run Home", an aggregate of 2 minutes, 40.43 seconds.[4]. In the Pavilion's function room, the walls are adorned with photographs and other memorabilia from over 50 years of the Field Gun competition and, for few hours every week, this is not just a. They eachrace to assemble an antique field gun and run with it, disassembling and reassembling as the competition requires, before dramatically dragging the gun home, maintaining the spirit of the Royal Navys contribution to the relief of Ladysmith. The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity The race originated in an incident during the Boer War, when a naval brigade was called to assist the relief of a British garrison at Ladysmith. CHF), (MWK We have over 25 years experience and specialise in selling mostly pre 1945 Memorabilia of all nationalities from the Boer War, WW1, WW2 etc. Clive 'Sugar' Plum, 68 & 72 Crew crossed the bar on the 21st May 2018. Le), (SEK Billy Bamber (Bambi), ran 1985 for Pompey has unfortunately crossed the bar. We have just heard the sad news that Kevin 'TONY' Cutis crossed the bar suddenly yesterday at the young age of 56. - historic dockyard bronze statue - a field gunner depicted hefting a field gun wheel by british sculptor christopher kelly. 60% cotton, 40% nylon. RIP Cass. The competition evolved during the early years of the 20th century. Welcome to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity Trafalgar Night at Home! Depending on their age and rarity, one memorabilia could cost a substantial amount of money. Afterwards a Celebration of Petes life was held in the GIs Association and later at the White Horse Pub in Southsea. Remembered for his sense of humour and outgoing personality, he is still very much missed by family and friends. Should you or any other of his former Naval colleagues want to view the bench if you are ever up this way please feel free to contact me and I shall arrange access, I have attached some photographs of his family with the bench during the event this morning. Mike died on 4 February 2003 after 3 years battling cancer - he didn't quite reach his 61st birthday sadly. It was during this when he suffered a massive heart attack. discount prices and we also provide a medal Ben was a very keen, outstandingly fit and enthusiastic all round sportsman whose ambition it was to become a member of the Portsmouth Field Gun Crew. This comprised of cutlass drill and gun drill by forty ratings from HMS Excellent. A spin-off, the Junior Leaders Field Gun Competition, using the Brickwoods format, was held for the 1st time in 2007 and is still held today. To be able to advertise your military memorabilia for sale UK and European wide, you will also need to register a sellers account, which you can do by clicking here. After this incident he was confined to the stands. 15.00 British Royal Navy Petty Officer's Pre.1952 cap badge. This cup is now in St Mary's Church, Swansea along with other Ships' memorabilia and a replica cup was presented to Dawn in Mark's memory. He left the Royal Navy in August 2001 and was living on the Isle of Wight. Original U.S. WWI Marlin Colt M1895/14 Potato Digger Display Gun with Tripod - Serial No. In the 1970's, Russell emigrated to Australia to work as a salesman. During that time he, with many other matelotes, witnessed over 25 Nuclear detonations. Simon was also a Portsmouth Field Gunner, who was renowned for his love of life and for the many practical jokes he played. At one time he was the Parade Training Officer at Whale Island and finished his naval serviceas the Fleet Mail Officer in Portsmouth Naval Base. This was how the British often differentiated between guns of the same calibre or weight of shell. 12. The course was changed in 1908 with a chasm replacing the plank obstacle. . The reason I mention that fact is because that was the last time either of us has seen Skelly since the end of the season. His family were invited to unveil the bench which was done today on what would have been his 64th birthday, during the unveiling we had a toast to Clive with Woods's rum (what else could it have been?) To excel at this sport . The remaining three crews participated until the final Royal Tournament 1999. He was a regular at the Royal Tournament each year. The crews started at one end of the arena and began by negotiating an obstacle of planks fixed at 18-inches above the ground. Bedroom Set. When you purchase through the LoveAntiques.com website, you will first need to register an account as a buyer which you can do by clicking here and will take just a few seconds. At each performance of the Royal Tournament, two crews competed to transport a 12pounder field gun and limber over a series of obstacles. Aggregate Time and Fastest Time Cups were introduced in 1924. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family. This field gun conveyed the mortal remains of both Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and King Edward VII (1841-1910) on one of the short three legs of their funeral procession. 107.95 0 bids 4.60 postage 4d 17h Click & Collect BRITAINS Civil War ARTILLERY MOUNTAIN BATTERY PACK CANNON MULES (2) 45.00 Click & Collect 5.00 postage Vintage John Hill Co Toy Soldiers 25.00 Click & Collect 4.45 postage or Best Offer At the sounding of the G on the bugle the final phase is to take all their equipment through the narrow gaps in the home wall. We have received this sad message from Pete Chisholm: Sadly our shipmate Pete Foxon slipped anchor and crossed the bar this morning at 7.20 at Bassetlaw Hospice. 40K views 10 years ago This is the world famous Royal Military Tournament race. Something went wrong. Pete first got acquainted with Field Gun when he joined Portsmouth Field Gun Crew in 1981 as the POCK. K), (DKK Following the Second World War, the first post war Tournament was held in 1947 at Olympia with the addition of a crew representing the Fleet Air Arm. The Ordnance QF 12 pounder 8 cwt was a Royal Navy "landing gun" intended for navy use ashore. On leaving school he joined the Royal Navy which later was to become his life. The original stipulation by Brickwood that the trophy was only open to teams from within Portsmouth continued until 1975 when the competition was widened to include bases from around the country. He joined the Portsmouth Field Gun Crew where he ran in 1963, 66 and 71. BRNC Dartmouth. B1997, A1998. Field Gun Crew Fleet Air Arm. som), (LBP The origins of Royal Navy Field Gun lay in 1899, in the Second Boer War, and in particular the epic 119-day Siege of Ladysmith. memorabilia to the general public. Navy Blue Palladium Arcade Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9PY UNITED KINGDOM +44(0)1803 839217 Email Sales We accept PayPal. We stock a large range of Maritime Books, some at special He ran for Pompey in 1985, and was currently a Fireman with the London Fire Brigade. Nowadays runs in less than three are fairly commonplace. Ran: 65, 69, 72, 75. Two crews competed at each afternoon performance. 9-pounder and 12-pounder guns were used in the displays. Could not find the right products at army disposals and army surplus stores? At 15 years old he was considered to be good enough to play football for the ship's company team in St Vincent even though he was still a trainee. After enjoying an unexpected Christmas at home following damage incurred to its propellers in early December 1981, HMS Glamorgan sailed for sea trials in Feb 1982. He enjoyed being part of the Field Gun Association and looked forward to visiting Portsmouth to attend as many functions as he could and often remarked that, when the time came, he would like to end up with his old friends "Jock" Stuart and "Chippy" Carpenter scattered in the rose garden. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family. In the final stage, the "Run Home", men, guns and limbers passed back through the hole in the home wall and then the teams "hook up and pull for home".
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