Devonport Field Gun Crew 1957 Earls Court

[@maddog8621]

Not sure if my Dad was in this one. Wally Holmes. He ran for Pompey and trained them too. He made the front of the Radio Times for the Royal Tournament once. Sat on an assembled gun with some others from the crew. He was a trainer that year. I only saw it once. My Auntie kept it. And it happened a few years before I was born so it's all a bit hazy. But he'll forever have my respect for taking part in that amazing tradition. And all of those brilliant competitors from the Senior Service. Thank you for posting this exceptional document.

[@garywalker8803]

Tremendous! Have to be honest, this brought a tear to my eye......this was the first year my Dad ran for Guzz, he ran another 2 times and was 2nd and then 1st trainer. Think my Dad, Bill Walker was about 23 here, he's a wheel number...first wheels across, wheel on his left shoulder... Had to give him a quick phone call to tell him.....glad to say he's still with us at 82, not too well, but still here....he's looking forward to seeing this when he's around next (he doesn't have internet!) Awesome, many, many thanks! Oggie! Oggie! Oggie!

[@DFGAWEBSITE1375]

Hello Gary I'm glad you enjoyed video of 1957 crew. There are still crew members around so it shows you how fit they were for their futures. I don't know where you live but we have our Heritage Centre Museum at Crownhill Fort, Plymouth AND on Sunday 26 June 2016 we have our very first Junior Field Gun Tournament on the Plymouth Hoe in Armed Forces Weekend, on Sunday. We now have Filed Gun Sport in Schools within the Plymouth area. Come along if you're around? Also if your Dad has anything he wishes to donate to our museum such as old photographs etc. we'd welcome them for our archives. Many thanks for your comments. Dave 'Jan' Dace Devonport Field Gun Association. (You & Dad can be members of our association?) Oggie Oggie Oggie

[@DFGAWEBSITE1375]

Gary If your Dad has aDVD player I can send him a DVD of this 57 Run? Let me know (Dave Dace email [e-mail])

[@billnewlands]

hi Gary, I also ran in the 1957 crew as flying angle, If you have it right he came from Glasgow. Please tell him Dinky Newlands and Doc Benny was asking about him. I.am now in Australia Doc still lives in Plymouth.

[@paulmeek7482]

Hi, Gary. I'm pretty sure that I knew you and your family - we lived on the same road. My Father was an OA on the staff for several years.

[@harrybeeny4773]

Never thought 1957 film would be around now Dave. I was No 4 (Gun Axle and firing off the three rounds for 'Guzz') Many thanks for uploading this....yeah...I'm afraid this happened to be Pompey's year..as Bidakarsa points out. Still. Nice to know we were running on the 'Tan' together.....(his father I mean)

[@DFGAWEBSITE1375]

Its been displayed for over a year now Oggie

[@DFGAWEBSITE1375]

Harry I got it from some Waffoo film tapes, cheers

[@DFGAWEBSITE1375]

+Harry Beeny Hi Harry, Colin Becerra ask me to contact you re DVDs? I have selection what ones are you interested in? Let me know ([e-mail]) Cheers Dave 'Jan' Dace

[@paulmeek7482]

Thanks for posting this. I've followed Devonport Field Gun all my life, and used to go to watch them training and running when I was a kid. It's such a shame that they stopped it.

[@bardo677]

I used to love the Royal Tournament. Im not sure how many times we were taken

[@Bob-rw4qt]

Many thanks for uploading this footage Dave! not sure where you dug this up from but very pleased to see my late Father Reg Ralph (Portsmouth) running no 10 position on limber, this was my Dad's third time at Earls Court running for Portsmouth in 1949 then 54 and 60 and trainer in 1968, 69, 72 and 73. 1957 was a great year for Portsmouth as they took home all three cups. My Father had some great mates with all commands including Chatham who get a mention! God Bless all true Field Gunners past and present.

[@DFGAWEBSITE1375]

+Bidakarsa Rooma Hi, Sorry I don't get onto this site too often, replying late. I can let you have a hard copy DVD if you wish? or you can join our association, its open to all! Lets me know, Dave 'Jan' Dace ([e-mail])

[@tremayneharbut5070]

My Dad was running in the Pompey crew, Gerald 'Harry' Harbut just 19 at the time carrying the wheel. Sadly no longer with myself and my family anymore, deeply missed. Thankyou for up loading this footage I can make him out. regards

[@DFGAWEBSITE1375]

+Tremayne Harbut Hi Tremaine, I can let you have hard copy DVD if you wish of 57 run (I got it from a Fleet Air Arm Gunner on old tapes). You can always join our association & join us in various social events etc? Cheers Dave 'Jan'Dace ([e-mail])

[@Bob-rw4qt]

+Tremayne Harbut Hi As you can see above my late Father Reg Ralph was in the 1957 Crew, I have film of the team training at Whale Island and more info. Let me know your contact details and I will do the rest. Regards Bob

[@tremayneharbut5070]

+Bidakarsa Rooma Many thanks for your reply appreciate it. I would indeed like to see the training and other information from Whale island, how can I contact you please? regards

[@DFGAWEBSITE1375]

Tremayne Harbut Hi Tremaine, I have an old field gunner, ran with your Dad, who wishes to email you but he doesn't wish to display his message on KZbin. Can you get back to me dfgawebmaster@btinternet with an email address that I can supply him? He can then get back to you. many thanks, Dave Dace

[@bretcantwell4921]

I love the Field Gun Competition and it's awesome to see a pre-1980s version.

[@Damush1]

Gold

[@sharonswan6270]

Has anyone got any pics or footage of Chatham field gun crew 1957. My Dad ran that year and would be great to get something for him to see 😊

[@rhianhughes8197]

My father also ran for Chatham that year. I have a team photo from that year.

[@atomant451]

Canada used to pit West coast Navy against East coast Navy, good times, used to instill pride. However, I'm thinking of liability issues, it was eventually cancelled. Also our Naval traditions were swept away and I don't think the newbies (or those that came after) had a stomach for it.

[@franceskemp8397]

Fab photos. Does anyone have any photos of 1961 gun crew at Earls Court. My uncle John Hill was part of that crew and it would be great if there was a record of the event..

[@bardo677]

My mother was a Sailor. My father was an old tin can, are you surprised i speak the way i am... I just wrote that for Spike

[@Berkcam]

A full 40 seconds were eventually taken off these early times 👍

[@coastie1961]

When did Chatham drop out?

[@raytalbot5890]

4 crews ? Chatham what happened to them?? 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@johnsmith-bv2wc]

anyone got any photos or film footage of chatham 1954 gun crew ? thanks,

[@johnsmith-bv2wc]

anyone got any pics of chatham field gun 1954 ? thanks

[@bardo677]

Men horses and guns. Whats not to like?