BTW, for anyone watching, it takes some SERIOUS skill for a marching band to sound that good and precise while marching. Absolutely a professional and spot-on band!
RAF Musicians are unique amongst British military bands: There is no RAF School of Music and musicians have to have professional music qualifications to join...so Yes, they really are professional..basically, session men who've been taught to march 🙂
Takes me back to 1988 when I went through my basic training. It was at RAF Swinderby then, I remember the lack of sleep mostly but was thrilled to pass out. Loved my 9 years and have friendships for life through the Royal Air Force. 🇬🇧. Well done young fella.
Congratulations, im in the reserves, and Was in halton, Osbourne Flight, for my 15 straight days, phase 1 final, back in November and will be booked onto one of the regular flights passing out at the end of July/August.
Mate can we have a chat, I am a reservist and will be going to Halton in November for my phase 1. Can we have a chat privately mate. Need to ask a few questions if you don’t mind. Donaldjohn36@googlemail.com would really appreciate the help
The song at the beginning is called "Arromanche". Which is a reference to the Normandy Landings, a village where the Grenadier Guards arrived during said operation.
My son was born in Raf Halton Hospital. 20 years later he Graduated at Raf Cranwell.
BTW, for anyone watching, it takes some SERIOUS skill for a marching band to sound that good and precise while marching. Absolutely a professional and spot-on band!
RAF Musicians are unique amongst British military bands: There is no RAF School of Music and musicians have to have professional music qualifications to join...so Yes, they really are professional..basically, session men who've been taught to march 🙂
yes agreed
Takes me back to 1988 when I went through my basic training. It was at RAF Swinderby then, I remember the lack of sleep mostly but was thrilled to pass out. Loved my 9 years and have friendships for life through the Royal Air Force. 🇬🇧. Well done young fella.
Brings back memories of RAF Swinderby, 1966. Congratulations to all and all the best for your futures in the RAF. Smart and proud.
87, Swinderby. Great times in my 12 years some great lifelong friends too. Good luck and enjoy.
Congratulations to the passing out members of the Junior Service 👏
Congratulations, im in the reserves, and Was in halton, Osbourne Flight, for my 15 straight days, phase 1 final, back in November and will be booked onto one of the regular flights passing out at the end of July/August.
Mate can we have a chat, I am a reservist and will be going to Halton in November for my phase 1. Can we have a chat privately mate. Need to ask a few questions if you don’t mind. Donaldjohn36@googlemail.com would really appreciate the help
The song at the beginning is called "Arromanche". Which is a reference to the Normandy Landings, a village where the Grenadier Guards arrived during said operation.
A bit surprised at the cheering and whistling during the March Past (Passes)
Applause of course.
Congratulations to everyone!
"Per Ardua Ad Astra" 👍
The Staff Sergeant activly encourages the two groups of visitors to make the most noise
@@mikegrebo
Flight?
@@mikegrebo there’s no SSgt in the RAF lol
@@mikegrebo SSgt. ?
I mean SSgt is the equivalent of a flight sergeant
Lovely parade and well done to all who participated.
What’s the music at 0:35?
I'm now 80 yrs.
Spent many a 'happy" hour drilling on this square
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What is the name of the piece of music playing at the beginning?
Congratulations and good luck
What's the music at 07:30? I always here that when I was young, it's som familiar.
It's The Great Escape Theme.
ok I was RAF Cosford at '68, we had Apprentice wheels and a hat band denoting apprentice...I do not see them here?
RAF Halton. I was there long ago.
RAF Hereford as a boy entrant 1960 t0 1961
Oh and the Jet plane just in background adds nostalgia
@Wallace Carney ohh cool. We just flew a plane from ATL - LHR on carbon neutral energy a few months
Excellent, when was the short step adopted, was it done for the females?
It would not surprise me; everything has to be done to accommodate the ladies who want to be "equal" to the men hahaha
Soon to be
What is the music played at 10:40
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Blue devils march in case you still dont have your answer 👍
RAF saved the UK and the World haha
True
What is the music at 10:40
Blue Devils
Never had all that clapping when I passed out of there in 1960, nor did we need white lines to stand in a straight line, nevertheless very smart lads
It's not for the formation, its technically a car park they're marching in.