Best wishes for a speedy recovery to the Princess Royal,
HRH Princess Anne, known personally to so many of us.
HRH
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Bill Bentley
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- Real name: Martin William Lester Bentley (Bill) (Basha !)
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Arnie
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Served Hohne and Rheindahlen 1959 - 1962
Libya 1962 Cyprus with C Sqn Dec 1963 - Feb 1964. Returned to Benghazi
then to Tripoli with B Sqn until Sep 1964. Left for Courses in NBC then to 7 Armoured Brigade till 1967.
Transferred to Intelligence Corps 67. First posting to Northern Ireland 67 - 70.
Singapore 70 - 71, Hong Kong 71 - 72. NI 72 - 74. NITAT (Northern Ireland Training and Advisory Team) 74 - 76. Berlin 76 - 79. Final Posting, Preston Int and Security Section. Stupidly Retired on 1 Feb 81, and emigrated to Australia. - Real name:
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Re: HRH
Hi Bill,
I don't know the details yet about what happened to her. Perhaps, in fact I know you will, tell me all the details. I hope she soon recovers, and sincerely wish her well.
I never met her in person, though I was just behind her, as a spectator, when she was taking the Salute of B Sqn on the runway at Sek Kong in Hong Kong.
Although In 1960 do remember I was in Hohne where, as a clerk in RHQ, I diligently typed the letter which requested HRH if she would graciously become the Colonel in Chief of the Regiment.
Stay Safe and Well (SSAW) an acronym.
Arnie
I don't know the details yet about what happened to her. Perhaps, in fact I know you will, tell me all the details. I hope she soon recovers, and sincerely wish her well.
I never met her in person, though I was just behind her, as a spectator, when she was taking the Salute of B Sqn on the runway at Sek Kong in Hong Kong.
Although In 1960 do remember I was in Hohne where, as a clerk in RHQ, I diligently typed the letter which requested HRH if she would graciously become the Colonel in Chief of the Regiment.
Stay Safe and Well (SSAW) an acronym.
Arnie
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Bill Bentley
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- Service details: 1970 - JLR RAC, 14/20KH, Para Sqn RAC, 14/20KH, Hereford, 14/20KH, 2 Para, DLOY - 1990.
- Real name: Martin William Lester Bentley (Bill) (Basha !)
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Re: HRH
It seems that HRH was kicked by a horse ... and had a concusion, l hope not in the head !
A lady with all of her experience and so what can still happen when around animals.
I had the luck to see her several times during my service, at JLR Bovington - Passing out Parade, in Herford, then Höhne, still got the photo somewhere.
Then l met her with my first wife (RiP) at a country fair in Yorkshire, Tony Singer was escorting her and he recognised me. Then both HRH and Margaret Thatcher were at a dinner which l had been invited to, so Rahi managed to have a good chat with HRH as well.
Some guys have all the luck !
A lady with all of her experience and so what can still happen when around animals.
I had the luck to see her several times during my service, at JLR Bovington - Passing out Parade, in Herford, then Höhne, still got the photo somewhere.
Then l met her with my first wife (RiP) at a country fair in Yorkshire, Tony Singer was escorting her and he recognised me. Then both HRH and Margaret Thatcher were at a dinner which l had been invited to, so Rahi managed to have a good chat with HRH as well.
Some guys have all the luck !
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Pinky
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Re: HRH
Hi there,
Hope HRH recovers soon.
Had the honour to meet and shake hands 3 times:
Hohne
Berlin
Munster
A real lady of duty for her country and the people.
Pinky
Hope HRH recovers soon.
Had the honour to meet and shake hands 3 times:
Hohne
Berlin
Munster
A real lady of duty for her country and the people.
Pinky
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Bill Bentley
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- Service details: 1970 - JLR RAC, 14/20KH, Para Sqn RAC, 14/20KH, Hereford, 14/20KH, 2 Para, DLOY - 1990.
- Real name: Martin William Lester Bentley (Bill) (Basha !)
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Re: HRH
l bet you haven't washed that hand since 
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Allen Jones
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- Service details: 1958-1964. B Sqn. Berlin-Bovington-Tripoli. Troop sergeant, 6 Fld Sqn RNZE (T).
- Real name: Allen James Jones
Re: HRH
I never met HRH whilst serving but in the early 1970s I was walking in a park in Sydney when all of a sudden she appeared on horseback having a morning ride. She stopped for a chat with a couple of Aussie girls before riding on. Never forgot that Gracious.