HMS Raleigh 24/4/09 Pass Out Parade

[@rainintheface100]

In June 1961 I entered the Royal Canadian Navy and did my basic training at HMCS Cornwallis. One of more than 200 kids who began less than 50 finished. I was 17 and I was one of those who became a member of a proud tradition. More than 50 years later I am still proud of what I did back then and proud of the MEN I served with! Looking at these young people in this video I wonder , was I ever that young? My god but I would give anything to see some of my old shipmates again. READY , AYE READY !!

[@JackTar230942]

Well done, folks! Much more complex procedure than mine when I passed out at Raleigh in Class 413 in 1961. Lee Enfield 303 rifles, more wieldy but less complicated routine to drill with those (No changing sides, and butt down on the floor when at ease - mind you, we DID have "ground riflres" to contend with...). Only solely electrician class to win the Cock Trophy before that time, yet our routine was so much simpler than this one - and we didn't have to worry about clashing with another class!

[@zappafanman]

Thanks for this. I passed out from Raleigh in 1967 (Drake 44 class) -c/o PO Storer and GI Wiggy Bennett - the one and only day I did something that made my parents proud!

[@thomasmarshall9771]

Passed out in 1966, had to watch England winning the world cup, C P.O. Jim Reeves was our instructor. Mike Appelby was our team Leader ex tank commander. Ah great days.

[@Gambian7]

There was more evidence of improvement when I was a Member of the Band in 1968? My having retured to the UK in 1965....

[@trishaG]

I have mine from 1992 and some of the Physical training. Great memories.😁

[@exploringwithkim5274]

Brings back memories,passed out at HMS Raleigh in 1974,was in Anson division ,in the old wooden huts,when on to HMS Sultan to do Marine Engineering,many thanks for sharing that video,enjoyed them days:)

[@kevincorby435]

I was there in 73 and went to Sultan, to my deepest regret I never completed part 2 training. I was 15 and home sick! Nearly went back in 76 but joined the Police and did 30 years but I always stop and think ,on the 13 of March every year, what if.

[@skippybaker]

My passing out was at Ganges in 1975, POGI Archibald was my instructor, met up with him many years later on Minerva. Totally different chap from Ganges days', but it was his job to make men out of boys, which he certainly did achieve!

[@gerard55ish]

We also had two guards when I was there 1972. Biggest regret was leaving RN after just over 7 years. If I could go back to being 16 I'd do it all over again. I still have my Nos 1s, 7 creases in bell bottoms but can't get them past my knees now!

[@Dhbrydon]

My time in the Navy was the mosy miserable time of my life,was amazed anything got done its a social club for the officers.

[@josephturner4047]

Passed out in 73. When my class turned into line to March past the flag pole, the band started playing Liberty Bell. I don't know how we all didn't crack up.

[@johnn8223]

IT'S

[@URframed2]

Not many passing out. I passed out long time ago joined October 79 with my Brother the parade ground was bursting at the seams. Wish I 'd stuck it out left the Navy in Feb 86 . My last ship was HMS Endurance loved every minute on her. Good luck to you and your mates, stay safe ,have fun. And stick it out. Take care . Bj

[@RDrone_mcr]

Most world navies uniform is modeled upon the Royal Navy's as they were the first to introduce a standard uniform.

[@tomwotton1066]

I know its a cliché But it makes me so proud that there are people out there who in spite of everything go "No F++k It I will do something useful with my life" Love Tom

[@petermoyes8766]

hms ralegh i was a marker in parades ans a sharp shootin me 2

[@Oggie60]

Well done young man. I left the RN after 28 years and still remember Raleigh. Cunningham 42.

[@trishaG]

I was in Drake 08 1992

[@brendancoul]

i think they did us proud i passed out In 76 two guards and again In 1981 after leadership course 3 guards then i passed out several times in Union Stasse and even more In Pompey

[@ianl4385]

I passed out in hms raleigh 1990, brings back a lot of mixed emotions

[@ericwilliams2317]

Ah, brings back memories of May 1983. Guest of honour, the First Sea Lord Admiral John Fieldhouse with full RM band. As the "Class Leader" of my class it was the proudest day of my life so far. Does anyone remember the Gunnery Officer, Lt. "shovelface" Andrews? he scared the shit out of me, I was 23 years old and had previously worked in a scrap metal yard and as a builders labourer, so I wasn't exactly a shrinking violet, but he was one hell of a guy believe me.

[@mikewilde7041]

Mine was in 79 at Raleigh as the Guard (Cunningham 43) brings back memories

[@Felidista]

Ah memories. I passed out there, as part of the guard, in February 1991. Do you still get to party at the Carbeille? Our inspecting officer was Lt. Gen. Sir Henry Beverley, Royal Marines Commandant General. And then on to the RNSS. Good effort Smudge, good effort shipmate.

[@trishaG]

I passed out April 1992 . x

[@Roy-oo8kf]

The only parade square me and my brother marched on, he as part of RN early 80's and me RNR late 80's

[@sleepingspider]

Lyrics Heart of Oak David Garrick/Dr. Boyce, 1759 Come cheer up, my lads, 'tis to glory we steer, To add something more to this wonderful year, To honour we call you, not press you like slaves, For who are so free as the sons of the waves? Heart of oak are our ships, Jolly tars are our men, We always are ready, Steady, boys, steady, We'll fight and we'll conquer again and again.

[@lyricistphotogman68]

I was Pellew 30 92 Guard

[@jonathanlegg4308]

Benbow40 1988. Those were the days.

[@unluckylady282]

National Emblem, by Bagley (often incorrectly attributed to John Philip Sousa)

[@freeman8128]

Proud to be BRITISH - may Britannia prevail and her enemies fail.

[@Izuku_bros]

hiya mate, just wondering what software you used to get your passing out video onto here? i passed out on the 14th june this year and would like to get mine on here as well if possible. if you could help that would be great. cheers

[@helenagreenwood2305]

nufc70 i put my sons passing out video (27/04/18) up from my camera..connected to laptop via play- memories app

[@trishaG]

I had mine on VHS and Asda do a service to put it n disk well that's what i did it was a great copy too. x

[@2359link]

I did this in 1962,no RM's then just the Parade Ground Chief GI and god help you!

[@ianwilliams8385]

I also but in 1963.

[@briandora]

b jones I was just in front of you aug 79 only 18 out of 32 passed out I had a bunch of mummy boys in my class who could,nt hack it being away from mamma lol

[@ancientmariner3077]

For me it was 1964. Then off to Vernon for TAS training.

[@ianevans6467]

WELL DONE

[@newcastlelukehullkr]

does anyone have any information on minewarefare specialist? i'm joining up and want to see what it's like from first hand experience!

[@Uglifinn]

Come cheer up me lads to the tavern we steer, to have us some more of that wonderful beer. To the PO's we toast and the snotties we jeer...

[@navydoubs1]

Just shows were not getting many through. When i passed out in 1997 was 100s. Why 2 guards now????

[@malcolmcog]

when my uncle (Scots Guards) was stationed in Portsmouth in about 1938 he used to amuse his evening by going into jolly tars pubs and turning their pint glasses over, suffice to say he never lost a fight

[@malcolmcog]

@Robert Dunn I would fight you for that.

[@goldbloke]

good to have lines painted to get their dressing

[@ron8429]

I was ships company around 1970

[@sleepingspider]

I can still remember my passing out in 1969 I was in Benbow and if I had my time over again I would be in there, lots bull but they have to build you up to work as one.

[@Smudgerize]

@richardvp1 I see your point. What was I thinking when I didn't tell the parade staff about the ridiculousness of two guards. And why oh why didn't we, the recruits who had been in for just 9 weeks, tell the Captain he wasn't up to RN standards.

[@transonicbuoy1]

Reading "Das Boot" - the book, not the lazy movie. U Boat men had an immense respect for RN ships. Detail.

[@mark19615]

That parade ground is looking somewhat sparse, and since when do you wear 8s on a parade square, class 2 1980.

[@cypruskev]

Should have seen it in 1970 it was rammed mate and your right no number eights only number one's or twos if you had only been in a couple of weeks .

[@SuperAncientmariner]

Don't care what ye says , Jennies in square rig just don't look right. And surely it is one guard, formed by one division with an East and West wing.. And it's nice to see a mere passing out parade doesnt interfere with sports. And where did all those trees come from. They were not there in 76. ;o)

[@superancientmariner1394]

Changed a bit since I last visited

[@nataschakeppie125]

the uniforms really looks like the belgian uniform from the royal sea cadets .

[@klgreload]

natascha keppie probably adapted the uniform from the Royal Navy like many other navies have.

[@Smudgerize]

@Buck11266 No, sorry. It's 'Hearts of Oak.'

[@johnpearce8284]

The first was Hearts of Oak I did it in 1973 then as a Killick in 1978

[@caterluna223]

Im joining when im 18

[@poeticlibra]

Any one joining HMS Raleigh on the 28th of Feb?

[@horationelson1stviscountne945]

+ellis sinnott Wrong, the Royal Navy board ships and do drug busts and anti-piracy.

[@waahaah861]

Imagine nelson with a mg, just John Ramboing it XD

[@jamiejay9889]

Not just that. That's usual patrol boats that do that. The bigger ships like queen elizabeth witch I now currently serve on we go around the world and give support against rebels that make attacks like b tech taiban. We also are first responders of a war starts

[@Smudgerize]

Aye, just play the game. Basic training is all about bullshit. You'll get a lot of it. Just do what they say, when they say and never complain! They want to see you put in max effort in everything. Basic training is nothing like the real navy. It's 9 weeks of bullshit to push you to your limits, but you'll get an amazing career out of it. Good luck with your training.

[@SuperAncientmariner]

Come back Ganges.All is forgiven

[@DramaCadet93]

yeah deffinetely hearts of oak, that is the Navys song.

[@tomd903]

I passed at just months before this I was pellet 36

[@ianevans6467]

sounds silly but they did that , is nearly really good ,

[@AdhocHoopla]

Auld lang syne :) Awesome

[@johnfloydd6013]

ppl playing sport on a passing out parade day what kind of navy is this

[@bradley2427]

One that would risk there life's to defend Britain

[@johnfloydd6013]

+Brad b sorry chap,hms ganges 1971-72 then 1972-86 before leaving r.n and a trip to falklands,

[@naishjam]

I hope you got bloody good medical attention. Something's wrong when our servicemen and women are randomly passing out all over the place! Time to call in the doctors, or else get some fresh meat into the services.

[@ianevans6467]

in time on somble good effort correct , bloodey effort

[@ellissinnott7781]

And that's possibly the only time the navy will ever hold a gun

[@alvindurochermtl]

ellis sinnott It's called a rifle, not a gun. Guns have wheels.

[@joecooper97]

Royal Navy Commandos?

[@joeturner1597]

Sept '73.

[@ianevans6467]

on parade that , in time faualt that then

[@gamemaster4789]

i think thares a spy among us pause at 0:24

[@VanillagamingFTW]

Typical army banter! Not that you'd know!

[@transonicbuoy]

Obviously the Belgians copied the British uniform.

[@ukshanks]

THE 1952 BOYS AND OFFICERS ALL HAD THEIR HAIR CUT SHORT. WHO CARES HOW MANY GUARDS??? AS LONG AS WE LEAVE THAT ""JOINT""" AND GET BACK TO SANITY.........OLD SALT....

[@Lenny6ft5]

Obvious that they don't get taught drill

[@lukea202]

Oh dear oh dear far to much tick tocking

[@shaund4155]

Poor guard performance