But it is not all glory and record breaking as was proved in 1982. The firm were one of the most active firms in the 1980s and caused chaos wherever they went. Aug 12, 2012 bbc news footage of the portsmouth field gun crew. The city forms part of the south hampshire builtup area, which also covers southampton and the towns of havant, waterlooville. Click the pictures for the videos may take a short while to start. The intercommand field gun competition was an integral part of the tournament from 1907, although the format varied in the early years.
Everyone knows about the 3 command field gun crews. A second team, eastbourne youth field gun, established 2017 and also a cadetsize formation, is the newest field gun formation in the command format. After being substantially rebuilt in 1536, she saw her last action on 19 july 1545. There is a further memorial to the field gun command at hms excellent. History of portsmouth field gun crew and the command field gun competition. Montgomery in command portsmouth sailed 25 january 1845 for the mexican coast where she was engaged in watching the movements of british vessels. It does not show captains held on the books of the excellent who were not commanding. It is held at hms collingwood where teams for all three armed services compete for the coveted brickwoods trophy. Portsmouth command, field gun crew memorials and monuments. The book kicks off with the earliest newspaper reports from 1920, covering their most memorable games and star players, leading right up to the latest season. Chatham nore command field gun crew navy net royal. Portsmouth city rifle club is one of the districts oldest gun clubs established in 1907 and is a non profit organization. If you wish to join a our association, visit our web site uk.
The last royal navy field gun run at earls court in 1999 saw the end of an era or so some thought. As a member of the 1956 field guns crew at chatham i remember well the training which started in the january continuing right through to june and the field gun competition which took place at the royal tournament earls court in london. As a pompey crew field gun pti you had to be a motivator, agony aunt, motherhen, diplomat, physio and doctor, psychic, weatherman, blue belly and allergic to red or green. Yours, bug bug wrightson president the field gunners association spring newsletter 2017 4 portsmouth field gun association. Training was very hard and consisted of gym work during the forenoon and gun training in the p. For the directionally challenged colour coded socks amusing instructions for use.
Field gun display the last royal navy field gun run at earls court in 1999 saw the end of an era or so some thought. Jul 15, 2007 everyone knows about the 3 command field gun crews. The much loved competition between portsmouth pompey. Luxurious, heavy weight knitted scarf in classic style. Portsmouth field gunners association navy net royal. Portsmouth action field gun have attended this tournament as volunteers annually since 2010, ready to assist the bmt directors, img events team and the army benevolent fund in any way they can. They did try to turn their gun upside down like the ajax crew did but, were unable to do so. The excavation and raising of the mary rose was a milestone in the field of maritime archaeology, comparable in complexity and cost to the raising of the 17thcentury swedish warship vasa in 1961. Members of rnas culdrose field gun crew commenced their outdoor track training last week. And from 2001 the field gun crews and staff of portsmouth action field gun pafg have been committed to continue to train for and display these competitive field gun runs. It was impossible to have 50 ptis in a crew so each crew member could have one each, consequently we were limited to one to build crews into an ef. Jan 29, 2010 this is a training run from whale island portsmouth home of the world record breaking 1981 portsmouth field gun crew. We are dedicated to keeping the brotherhood of all exfield gunners and the inter command field gun competition alive through. This version simulates the drill to bring the naval field gun into action at ladysmith but involves no obstacles and is run on a flat track.
Apr 07, 2018 portsmouth field gun i came across this the other day which was a sign that hung in the portsmouth field gun training shed on hms excellent to remind everyone who was fortunate enough to be selected to run that whatever happened winning was always the only result that would be acceptable to those who had. However, the very next year, 1984, chief petty officer pti keith mack trained a portsmouth crew, which put in a blistering run of 2 minutes 40. I am trying to get hold of info, including photos, about the chatham crew. The portsmouth action field gun 2001 crews wowed the crowds in between our crews runs im sure thats how it went anyway. Culdrose field gun crew start track training 09 may 2017. Portsmouth command field gun association posts facebook.
Welcome to forces reunited the place where you can find information and friends from portsmouth field gun crew we are the largest and fastest growing community of uk forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members. Members of portsmouth field gun crew forces reunited. A second team, eastbourne youth field gun, established 2017 and also a cadetsize. She led the attack on the galleys of a french invasion fleet, but sank in the solent, the straits north of the isle of wight. Devonport command field gun crew regiment history, war. The popular event of field gun has come to an end with the last display of field gun by the royal navy being held in the royal tournament in 1999. Culdrose field gun crew start track training royal navy. Portsmouth field gun crew tshirt the military store. Portsmouth command, field gun crew location adjacent to hms victory. Fleet air arm field gun association its quicker by air. Newport police make gun arrest tuesday portsmouth, ri a portsmouth man is being charged as a felon in possession of a firearm after allegedly selling a gun to an undercover detective. The royal navys field gun competition is a contest between teams from various royal navy. She served for 33 years in several wars against france, scotland, and brittany. Seaman from hms victory rn barracks, portsmouth introduced a further obstacle in the form of a bridge, too narrow for the guns to be hauled over in the usual.
The field gun display in its present form was started in 1907, inspired by the exploits of the navy during the boer war in 1899 and from 2001 the field gun crews and staff have been committed to continue to train for and display these competitive field gun runs. The field gun display in its present form was started in 1907, inspired by the exploits of the navy during the boer war in 1899. Hms excellent is a royal navy stone frigate sited on whale island near portsmouth in hampshire. Spring newsletter 2017 2 portsmouth field gun association. The official website of the portsmouth field gunners is uk.
Newport police make gun arrest tuesday portsmouth, ri patch. The mary rose is a carracktype warship of the english tudor navy of king henry viii. On monday 2nd august 1999 the last ever gun run took place between portsmouth and the fleet air arm. Open up the history of portsmouth fc book and reminisce the best moments in the teams football legacy. Call 01676 525 840 for availability and to check the current price so we can place a back order.
Home portsmouth field gun crew tshirt click to expand tap to zoom images are for illustrative purposes only, text colours and design size may vary. The portsmouth field gun crew, competing in the royal navy field gun competition at the royal tournament, used to be based at the site. Portsmouth field gun crew heavy knit scarf one size 165 x 20cmcomes with regiment logo embroidered on. Crews from chatham, devonport and portsmouth had competed regularly up until 1939, in 1947 an additional crew from the fleet air arm was added. We specialise in smallbore and air rifle target shooting. An excellent quality blazer badge on dark navy backcloth currently out of stock. Portsmouth field gunners association navy net royal navy. At each performance of the royal tournament, two crews competed to transport a 12 pounder field gun and limber over a series of obstacles.
The field gun display in its present form was started in 1907, inspired by the exploits of the navy during the boer war in 1899 and from 2001 the field gun crews and staff have been committed to continue to train for and. Portsmouth command field gun association home facebook. A small museum in the quarterdeck block preserves artefacts from excellents days as a gunnery school. The royal navy field gun competition was contested by teams from the royal naval commands of portsmouth, devonport and the fleet air arm although teams from chatham and the royal marines have also competed. This is a training run from whale island portsmouth home of the world record breaking 1981 portsmouth field gun crew.
Hello everyone, ive started this book club because id like to read a bit more and also meet some new people. The finds include weapons, sailing equipment, naval supplies, and a wide array of objects used by the crew. A documentary focusing on the 1999 field gun final run at earls court, london. Portsmouth command field gun association 1976 crew facebook.
The group is primarily aimed at 20 to 60 year olds who enjoy reading books that typically appear in top 100 lists. The second portsmouth, a wooden sloopofwar, was launched at the portsmouth, n. Hms collingwood open day field gun final run youtube. It is the united kingdoms only island city and has a population of 238,800. Chatham nore command field gun crew navy net royal navy. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Led by the colourful band of the fiji military forces the men taking part in the tournament included the royal navel field gun crew sailors and marines from the blockade and raid display gun teams of the royal horse artillerys musical drive team of army gymnasts and the gontinuity drill squad of the queens is color squadron r. Like wo moffat, the second trainer, petty officer pt tom dooley, was also a member of portsmouths 1984 crew, holders of the run record of 2 minutes 40. Since the sad demise of command field gun and the royal tournament in 1999, we have provided a platform for exportsmouth field gunners and their supporters to keep in touch with one another and attend social activities.
Since the sad demise of command field gun and the royal tournament in 1999, we have provided a platform for ex portsmouth field gunners and their supporters to keep in touch with one another and attend social activities. Portsmouth field gunners association welcome to the portsmouth field gun association official web site. Personalised portsmouth football book historic newspapers. Two gun crews of eighteen men from the commands of portsmouth, devonport and chatham took part in the first competition. It takes dedication, discipline and commitment to complete a field gun season, but the rewards as far as personal achievement is concerned are phenomenal. In short, the portsmouth field gun association is on the up and goes from strength to strength.
We are dedicated to keeping the brotherhood of all ex field gunners and the inter command field gun competition alive through. Portsmouth command field gun association january 4 the pfga warmly welcomes tony buster brown, a long time supporter of portsmouth field gun crew, to the association. The final chapter of field gun marks the 100 years since the battle of ladysmith. Field gun competition with the displays of field gun drill now a firm favourite, with the audiences at the tournament, the first competition was staged in may 1907. Portsmouth field gun i came across this the other day which was a sign that hung in the portsmouth field gun training shed on hms excellent to remind everyone who was fortunate enough to be selected to run that whatever happened winning was always the only result that would be acceptable to those who had gone before.
Hughs fish fight half of all fish caught in the north sea is thrown back overboard dead. Book holiday inn express portsmouth gunwharf quays in. Adams class of guided missile destroyers and the third ship in the navy to bear the name. The portsmouth field gun crew, competing in the royal navy field gun competition at the. This personalised portsmouth history book is the perfect gift for any pompey fan. Reconnect and stay in touch with your portsmouth command field gun brotherhood and its supporters. From january 2011, a contractual agreement to use their facilities for five years had been agreed with the portsmouth college, tangier road, portsmouth. The original command field gun is still being run by civilians as wellington college cadetsize and portsmouth action field gun fullsize. Shop portsmouth field gun crew heavy knit scarf navy.
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