A good friend of mine whom I know via 13th Cent re-enactment served aboard HMS Sheffield during the falklands war as a rating. Obviously he suffered a great amount of emotional trauma and post traumatic stress from the the incident. But over the last few years he has recently been able to speak about his experiences more confidently. One of his most fond memories in the Navy is training with sterling SMGs aboard a ship, and desperately trying to avoid the ricochets.
I'm very glad to hear your friend has been able to talk more, recently. Hopefully a healing experience. A relative on my wife's side served aboard HMS Fearless and thankfully came through with little serious trauma though he attributes that to having been down in the engine room for most of the time he was down south!
Great video! That RAC pattern helmet looks amazing. Is it unissued? I've been looking for one for some time now and not having much luck. They used to be easily avaliable but I suppose that was quite a while ago now. Anyhow, thanks for this. Very well done.
Thanks Peter, the RAC helmet is actually one which had been badly knocked about to make a very poor repro of a HSAT. I filled the hole for the third chinstrap attachment point (actually drilled in the front...) and resprayed it.
Just a small point to a well made video. When putting camouflage on a SLR. You never put any on the barrel. It would get too hot when firing and any material could burn. Thank you for your well made videos. John R , Ex csm, Infantry. 69 to 93.
Cheers John! In the photo this was referenced from the chap I was copying had added scrim to the barrel, perhaps because at this point the Scots Guards were on the short march from San Carlos to positions just east of the settlement and as I understand it whilst there was naturally a significant threat of air attack, ground action was not expected. That said I think I've wrapped it rather too tightly here when looking back at the original photograph. Thank you for the advice and I shall avoid this in future as it is atypical, I'm not aiming to mislead people!
I used to have exactly the same mug. They were sold in the NAAFI and were guaranteed to lose heat from the liquid contents quicker than any other method.
The gloves were not called combat gloves but "weapons handling gloves" they were always referred to as NI (Northern Ireland) gloves though. I carried a Jaguar 65 in two tone green for years bought by my Father as my graduation present and carried until i was issued an Airbourne Bergan. I can't believe a blue one woukd be carried, we sweated blood looking for comfortable green civvy rucks. Air attacks were a constant risk on the Falklands.
hmm seems a bit off that they painted their face, used camo covers for their helmets and wrapped their black rifles for more camo but the still HAD A BIG ASS BLUE RUCKSACK ON THEIR BACKS?!
Yeah, I've never quite understood that but it's what's shown in the photo. It's true to say that somepainted theirs to create a cmouflge effect and some photographs show civilian rucksacks covered in scrim and camouflage nets.
British infantry soldiers were getting by with mainly private purchase bergans right up to the advent of plce bergans in the late 80,s ! The 58 pattern large pack was awful!
The Guards were not really the best choice for that operation. They were neither equipped not trained for the kind of Falklands battles that occurred and well done to them for doing as well as they did. I think there were those who wanted some of the Highland regiments who were trained and equipped in Norway-area ops to go out but top brass wanted to see the Guards represented. Who knows?
Kinda off topic but i recently obtained the large backpack that's worn with p37 webbing in marching order but the backpack is marked what seems to be blackman 1970 which confuses me because i thought that p37 production was completely stopped by then Amazing video as always btw
Question on the helmets, I see the navy wearing the RAC type helmet but have also seen a good few pics of marines wearing them too.was that the type of helmet they were issued or did they also use the mk4 helmet?
There are definitely some photos of RM with the Mk IV. It is my understanding that the RAC helmets were held as part of ships stores and issued out as needed. As for the Mk IVs I'm not sure if these were individual issue to Marines. Sorry I can't give a more definite answer!
@@RiflemanMoore The Karrimor range at the time was quite good and sat on the waist very well. Totally different and an eye compared with the replica WWII metal framed canvas Bergen purchased from the Famous Army Stores. In '83 I purchased the Lynx II and I have still have it, excellent product. Nothing in their product range was manufactured in Olive Green like it is today!
Royal Navy Rating, Upper Deck Anti-Aircraft Crew - 0:59
Guardsman, Scots Guards - 4:34
Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Armourer - 7:24
Could you do a falklands helicopter aircrew uniform please.
A good friend of mine whom I know via 13th Cent re-enactment served aboard HMS Sheffield during the falklands war as a rating. Obviously he suffered a great amount of emotional trauma and post traumatic stress from the the incident. But over the last few years he has recently been able to speak about his experiences more confidently. One of his most fond memories in the Navy is training with sterling SMGs aboard a ship, and desperately trying to avoid the ricochets.
I'm very glad to hear your friend has been able to talk more, recently. Hopefully a healing experience. A relative on my wife's side served aboard HMS Fearless and thankfully came through with little serious trauma though he attributes that to having been down in the engine room for most of the time he was down south!
Your attention to detail is flawless...great presentation skills. Amazing job.
Thank you!
Thanks for taking the time to do these videos 👍
Thanks for watching!
Amazing video! These impressions are brilliant!
Thanks Oliver!
Excellent work Mr. Rifleman Moore !! Very interesting! Thank you so much for sharing it !! a greeting
Just found your video. All outstanding. I still have a arctic tent that was used out there.
Really enjoyed this format of video, it was very interesting. Great video as usual.
Great video! That RAC pattern helmet looks amazing. Is it unissued? I've been looking for one for some time now and not having much luck. They used to be easily avaliable but I suppose that was quite a while ago now. Anyhow, thanks for this. Very well done.
Thanks Peter, the RAC helmet is actually one which had been badly knocked about to make a very poor repro of a HSAT. I filled the hole for the third chinstrap attachment point (actually drilled in the front...) and resprayed it.
Just a small point to a well made video. When putting camouflage on a SLR. You never put any on the barrel. It would get too hot when firing and any material could burn. Thank you for your well made videos. John R , Ex csm, Infantry. 69 to 93.
Cheers John! In the photo this was referenced from the chap I was copying had added scrim to the barrel, perhaps because at this point the Scots Guards were on the short march from San Carlos to positions just east of the settlement and as I understand it whilst there was naturally a significant threat of air attack, ground action was not expected. That said I think I've wrapped it rather too tightly here when looking back at the original photograph. Thank you for the advice and I shall avoid this in future as it is atypical, I'm not aiming to mislead people!
I love the video and may you please do a video on royal navy action messing it sounds like a interesting topic to cover
I used to have exactly the same mug. They were sold in the NAAFI and were guaranteed to lose heat from the liquid contents quicker than any other method.
Fantastic quality video. Well done as allways
Thanks John!
Spectacular video. Wonderful impressions!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.
Very impressive work/ and collection.
Many thanks!
Thank you for this video) nice camo
Thanks!
another great vid :)
Thank you!
Great array mate.
Cheers Jake!
The british 1968 army pattern is almost the same as "M81 U.S. woodland pattern"
The gloves were not called combat gloves but "weapons handling gloves" they were always referred to as NI (Northern Ireland) gloves though. I carried a Jaguar 65 in two tone green for years bought by my Father as my graduation present and carried until i was issued an Airbourne Bergan. I can't believe a blue one woukd be carried, we sweated blood looking for comfortable green civvy rucks. Air attacks were a constant risk on the Falklands.
Nice video there,also just out of curious that how did the Scots Guards put scrim net on the handguard?
Possibly rubber bands or electrical tape.?
I used electrical tape, it is difficult to tell precisely in the original photographs but this method works.
What was the camouflage pattern worn by the Scots Guard? Possible an early variant of DPM?
Just bog standard DPM. 1968 Pattern combats which were standard issue at the time.
Great vid , why did they have a civi daysack and not milerty type?
hmm seems a bit off that they painted their face, used camo covers for their helmets and wrapped their black rifles for more camo but the still HAD A BIG ASS BLUE RUCKSACK ON THEIR BACKS?!
Yeah, I've never quite understood that but it's what's shown in the photo. It's true to say that somepainted theirs to create a cmouflge effect and some photographs show civilian rucksacks covered in scrim and camouflage nets.
British infantry soldiers were getting by with mainly private purchase bergans right up to the advent of plce bergans in the late 80,s ! The 58 pattern large pack was awful!
The Guards were not really the best choice for that operation. They were neither equipped not trained for the kind of Falklands battles that occurred and well done to them for doing as well as they did. I think there were those who wanted some of the Highland regiments who were trained and equipped in Norway-area ops to go out but top brass wanted to see the Guards represented. Who knows?
Not painted the Bergan as some did..... I feel the pain about not going to events.....it hurts.
They aren't painted in the photograph I was referencing!
Yes, it was done I believe if the Bergans were of a less tactical colour .
I would not have painted an era Bergan if I had one in my collection.
I love how in the Scots Guard they camo their face and helmet but have a blue pack.
The packs were not carried into action.
Do love DPM wish the army still kept it current issue
The blue on the bergen and the RAF helmet stands out ahah :D
RAF?
@@RiflemanMoore Oh sorry, I meant the Fleet Air Arm Armourer ahah~
can you do a ratings surcoat video ie Badgers, lekkies etc,as theres not much info anywhere about these ?
I'll look into it, certainly!
Kinda off topic but i recently obtained the large backpack that's worn with p37 webbing in marching order but the backpack is marked what seems to be blackman 1970 which confuses me because i thought that p37 production was completely stopped by then
Amazing video as always btw
It was still being made quite late on under contract to the Royal Navy it's possible your pack is one of these.
@@RiflemanMoore ah i see thanks a lot
Question on the helmets, I see the navy wearing the RAC type helmet but have also seen a good few pics of marines wearing them too.was that the type of helmet they were issued or did they also use the mk4 helmet?
There are definitely some photos of RM with the Mk IV. It is my understanding that the RAC helmets were held as part of ships stores and issued out as needed. As for the Mk IVs I'm not sure if these were individual issue to Marines. Sorry I can't give a more definite answer!
Quality
That navy uniform is so strange!
Blue Bergen??
Why were they issued civi bergens and not dmp ones?
Because of a lack of issue bergens. Many went out and bought their own.
@@RiflemanMoore The Karrimor range at the time was quite good and sat on the waist very well. Totally different and an eye compared with the replica WWII metal framed canvas Bergen purchased from the Famous Army Stores. In '83 I purchased the Lynx II and I have still have it, excellent product. Nothing in their product range was manufactured in Olive Green like it is today!
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