I visited and stayed 2 weeks with them in Germany in the summer of 1973 when I was in the school cadet force. I am so honoured to have the chance to be there.

Bloody hell that's my dad!!!

what a day so proud 1st scorpion Terry ghyllier commanding me gunner

Hi John. My Dad Dave “Dilly” Warman was in 16th/5th Lancers. Love these videos, thank you.

Just found your video my dad served in the 16/5th queen's royal lancers. He was a chef but I know he did tours of beruit and Germany. He did many others too. And he also worked in H.M Buckingham Palace. As we used to stay at the union Jack Hotel as kids. His name was terrace larkin or ( terry ) does it ring a bell. I have a photo of him when he was about 16 or 17 when he first joined up next to a chef and another guy

Any chance of putting the 2000 guidon up at Tidworth

My dad was on "Last Stag" on Balaclava Day 1955 when the regimental guest of Honour was Monty .... he didn't know what the correct present to ams was to a Field Marshal so he buffed it it .... Monty "who famously didn't drink or smoked " just said " Morning Soldier carry on " .. 🇬🇧

Too bad she isn't wearing her commander-in-chief's uniform.

amazing video, saw myself as a 9yr old boy standing in front of my nan, aunty and my dad in full uniform, thanks for uploading.

Brilliant to hear the calls sounded. Reminds me of being on guard parade!

Or Glory

I have a tape of all the music played on our Bi-centenary parade made in the gymn at Barker barracks Germany in 1959. It was recreated on an LP record.

What is your Regiment?

There was a good lot of military music on that parade,. March onto the square with sword and Lance, written by I believe an American. Alternatively comarada, a German march, old comrades, the grand march from Aida played as the inspection of the Regiment took place. The British Grenadines when the Regiment advanced in review order, then the General salute. Very inspiring music, discipline and Regimental pride. Always enjoyed special parades.

With regards to the music being played in Pakistan, Mr Harris, a WO Bandmaster was in charge of the Regimental band in Hong Kong. He later took a commission in the Pakastani army as a director of music. That is probably why it was heard there.

I was on parade when our Regiment (17th/21st Lancers) received our Guidon in 1959 by Field Marshal Templer on behalf of Her Majesty at Paderborn, West Germany. A brilliant day in our history

I was part of the guidon escort, the first in the film. It took place at Sek Kong, Hong Kong on the 25 th October 1960. The inspecting officer was General Sir Richard Hull, Commander in Chief, Far East Land Forces, a former Commanding Officer of our Regiment the 17th/21st Lancers. Also present was the Lt. Governor of Hong Kong.

i remember soldier on it is a very memerable tune and it will be played upon my demise

I thank you a lot for this because I can use it for my own regiment.

My old man was part of this.Bandsmen Bernard Blanch.I was five at the time when we lived in Tidworth.

John you missed The before Queens Royal Lancers.

Can someone please tell me the history about this song? My dad used to be in this regiment and we used to hear this song all the time. I love it! Brings back good memories of car journeys we made with him

wat can isay,we were the best

My father who sadly passed away three years ago was in this regiment.... Roy Lacey 23682345 I think that was his number... 2nd gunner he was in around the 1960 and was in Borneo

happy days ,when a regt was a regt.

Very good indeed, inspire of the lack of "Nellie the Elephant" - but who was that man with his hands in his pockets? Tut, tut!

wish we still had the gazelle,in recce role.

german ginge i like your comment,reminds of some one.

Death or Glory

i wasn`t band ask steve hogan,lol.

think it is a mixed bandnow ,not sure i been out since 93

as an ex lancer ,sorry to say a 16/5th lancer,our regts did good,see if those we amalgamated with up hold our history together,only the 16th protected a queen,queen charlotte.can the new regt do better.

I was in the escort to the Guidon on Ballaclava day 25 Oct 1960 at Sek Kong, Hong Kong. I also took place in the presentation of the Guidon at Paderborn in 1959. Brilliant parades on both occasions. Or Glory

mr alan kidgell in fine form i see.

john thank you sir

I'll need to share this if that's ok John. Will put it on UK Armed Forces Memories Uncut on facebook. Some of the lads will love it.

always wondered where we got the blues from.

best armd recce regt

One of the great characters of my student days was Thomas 'Dick'Noble, Bandmaster of the 16th/5th into the 1950s and for some time before. He had studied horn with Aubrey Brain, deping for him at London shows such as 'Rose Marie', and was one of the fanfare trumpeters at the Cornonation of Queen Elizabeth II. He had done it all - played under Elgar, Holst, Vaughan Williams, Ethel Smyth . . . . . Dick received the MBE for services to military music. On on occasion when Dame Ethel Smyth was conducting a rehearsal he fluffed a solo passage. The bandmaster tore him off a strip, upon which Dame Ethel told him to leave the lad alone - he was doing his best. It was a long time before he lived that one down!

wat can i say,my regt did proud

was in tidders doing a display on artic warfare,burnt me curry on a naptha stove

Just spotted myself at the Freedom of Nottingham Parade!!

You can only hear B Sqn sing

Thank you for sharing these

Very good,, brings back memories

Oh it sounds a bit wrong if you don't know what mean.Bone head is a nickname for a Lancer. Wasn't calling you a bone head lol ;)

Hi Their. Thought there mite of been some 16th 5th footage Bone head lol.Great video.Thought the 5 year Tour of west Germany would have been there too in 70s.1994 Reg formed if I can remember wright.

Flippin' eck! i'm on some of these! Is that the Dagenham wonderboy?

in Osnabrück ??? Germany

Hi Warren, know your Dad Danny, he ok?