Trooping the Colour
Edward Clamp
Gordon wrote in message <375ED00C...@cwcom.net>...
>Its not Trooping the Colour, its The Queen's Birthday Parade.
>
>Gordon
>
>Max wrote:
>
>> As usual on Saturday, we'll have coverage of the Troop, and the later
>> RAF flypast.
>>
>> What does the Navy do in respect of this day?
>>
>
What does the Royal Navy need to do?
Having just seen the massed bands of the Royal Marines beating the retreat
on Horse Guards Parade in the presence of Her Majesty and Prince Phillip,
the RM band has been proved, yet again, the best military band in the world.
I am ex RN but served extensively with the RAF, British Army and USN but
never came across anything to hold a candle to a RM band. Any Jack Tar who
has marched behind them to the tunes of "Hearts of Oak" or "A Life on the
Ocean Wave" will agree, I believe.
Eddie
http://www.btinternet.com/~edward.clamp
Michael `Mike` Crowe
<Edward...@btinternet.com> writes
>
>I am ex RN but served extensively with the RAF, British Army and USN but
>never came across anything to hold a candle to a RM band. Any Jack Tar who
>has marched behind them to the tunes of "Hearts of Oak" or "A Life on the
>Ocean Wave" will agree, I believe.
>
I had to call into H.M.S.Nelson the other day and as I was about to come
out, I was held back as the Royal Marine Band were just coming out to do
a parade somewhere. Very smart, traffic held up outside the main gate,
Royal Marine Band marched out, not playing I am afraid, then me in my
car!! I felt proud, good job the car was clean!!
Mike
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Andy Edgson
Crowe <mike...@mikecrowe.demon.co.uk> writes
>In article <7jp1h9$sh6$1...@uranium.btinternet.com>, Edward Clamp
><Edward...@btinternet.com> writes
>>
>>I am ex RN but served extensively with the RAF, British Army and USN but
>>never came across anything to hold a candle to a RM band. Any Jack Tar who
>>has marched behind them to the tunes of "Hearts of Oak" or "A Life on the
>>Ocean Wave" will agree, I believe.
>>
>A very big HEAR! HEAR!.
I second that motion.
The RNR unit at Northwood Generally gets inspected by an Admiral once
every 2 years, and that rates an RM band. Excellent experience.
The only down side is that, compared to the RM, RNR (stand fast the
Guard) can't march worth a damn!
--
Andy Edgson
M.J.Powell
Crowe <mike...@mikecrowe.demon.co.uk> writes
>In article <7jp1h9$sh6$1...@uranium.btinternet.com>, Edward Clamp
><Edward...@btinternet.com> writes
>>
>>I am ex RN but served extensively with the RAF, British Army and USN but
>>never came across anything to hold a candle to a RM band. Any Jack Tar who
>>has marched behind them to the tunes of "Hearts of Oak" or "A Life on the
>>Ocean Wave" will agree, I believe.
>>
>A very big HEAR! HEAR!.
>out, I was held back as the Royal Marine Band were just coming out to do
>a parade somewhere. Very smart, traffic held up outside the main gate,
>Royal Marine Band marched out, not playing I am afraid, then me in my
>car!! I felt proud, good job the car was clean!!
>
>Mike
Er...No.
Mike (ex-RAF)
Daniel Koh
> What does the Royal Navy need to do?
>
> Having just seen the massed bands of the Royal Marines beating the retreat
> on Horse Guards Parade in the presence of Her Majesty and Prince Phillip,
> the RM band has been proved, yet again, the best military band in the world.
>
> I am ex RN but served extensively with the RAF, British Army and USN but
> never came across anything to hold a candle to a RM band. Any Jack Tar who
> has marched behind them to the tunes of "Hearts of Oak" or "A Life on the
> Ocean Wave" will agree, I believe.
BTW, does anyone know when's the next time a Spithead Review would be organised?
QEII's Diamond Jubilee? Won't be like Queen Vic's one though however. Massie's
account of it in "Dreadnought" was brilliant.
Dan
Stephen Shepherd
Edward Clamp wrote:
> Gordon wrote in message <375ED00C...@cwcom.net>...
> >Its not Trooping the Colour, its The Queen's Birthday Parade.
> >
> >Gordon
> >
> >Max wrote:
> >
> >> As usual on Saturday, we'll have coverage of the Troop, and the later
> >> RAF flypast.
> >>
> >> What does the Navy do in respect of this day?
> >>
> >
>
> What does the Royal Navy need to do?
>
> Having just seen the massed bands of the Royal Marines beating the retreat
> on Horse Guards Parade in the presence of Her Majesty and Prince Phillip,
> the RM band has been proved, yet again, the best military band in the world.
>
> I am ex RN but served extensively with the RAF, British Army and USN but
> never came across anything to hold a candle to a RM band. Any Jack Tar who
> has marched behind them to the tunes of "Hearts of Oak" or "A Life on the
> Ocean Wave" will agree, I believe.
>
> Eddie
The televised it in WideScreen on BBC2, very impressive. The RM band must truly
rank amongst the best in the World. I've been told that many of the RN
Volunteer Bands are better than some of the British Army Regimental Bands, they
are in such a poor state. Recently went to see the Massed Bands of the RAF at
the Royal Albert Hall with my wife and her Dad who used to be a crab bandy, and
he was disappointed with the 1st half, said the sections weren't in
synchronization, though they got it together for the 2nd half.
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must truly
> rank amongst the best in the World. I've been told that many of the RN
> Volunteer Bands are better than some of the British Army Regimental
Bands, they
> are in such a poor state. Recently went to see the Massed Bands of the
RAF at
> the Royal Albert Hall with my wife and her Dad who used to be a crab
bandy, and
> he was disappointed with the 1st half, said the sections weren't in
> synchronization, though they got it together for the 2nd half.
>
> --
> Stephen Shepherd
I think that there is and has always been and will be a pecking order with
bands.
Call me soft, but listening to ANY of our major services bands in full flow
is what its all about.
Tell me you aren't affected when the Marines, Guards, Pipes and Corps bands
perform around the world on Military duties if you can.
Sometimes its a bit unfair to compare the smaller and less well funded Line
bands.
I'm no musician, but if flying the flag and recruitment is the reason
d'etre, they all score in my mind.
The orchestral side of their duties doesn't bother me so much, however;I
once listened to a concert given by the Artillery Band in Upper St Michaels
Cave on Gib.
The musicians (I was lead to believe) ranked quite low down the order, but
the atmosphere they created that evening was electric, and as good as many
of the major 'pop' get togethers that I've attended.
Folding Norman
Edward Clamp
N.Elk...@lboro.ac.uk wrote in message
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>> The televised it in windscreen on BBC2, very impressive. The RM band
>must truly
>> rank amongst the best in the World. I've been told that many of the RN
>> Volunteer Bands are better than some of the British Army Regimental
>Bands, they
>> are in such a poor state. Recently went to see the Massed Bands of the
>RAF at
>> the Royal Albert Hall with my wife and her Dad who used to be a crab
>bandy, and
>> he was disappointed with the 1st half, said the sections weren't in
>>
>> --
>> Stephen Shepherd
>
>
>I think that there is and has always been and will be a pecking order with
>bands.
>
>Call me soft, but listening to ANY of our major services bands in full flow
>is what its all about.
>Tell me you aren't affected when the Marines, Guards, Pipes and Corps bands
>perform around the world on Military duties if you can.
>Sometimes its a bit unfair to compare the smaller and less well funded Line
>bands.
>I'm no musician, but if flying the flag and recruitment is the reason
>d'etre, they all score in my mind.
>The orchestral side of their duties doesn't bother me so much, however;I
>once listened to a concert given by the Artillery Band in Upper St Michaels
>Cave on Gib.
>
>The musicians (I was lead to believe) ranked quite low down the order, but
>the atmosphere they created that evening was electric, and as good as many
>of the major 'pop' get togethers that I've attended.
>
>Folding Norman
Norman!
You found my weak spot. Mother was Scots. One of my ambitions has always
been to visit the Edinburgh Tattoo to listen to the massed bands of Pipers
as they swirl out of the castle. Every time I hear a pipe band, as Mum said
it would do, the tingle runs up and down my spine.
All military bands have something to offer. No matter where they come from
but who are the best?
Edward Cameron
http://www.btinternet.com/~edward.clamp
Sidney Gould
Edward Clamp <Edward...@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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> Gordon wrote in message <375ED00C...@cwcom.net>...
> >Its not Trooping the Colour, its The Queen's Birthday Parade.
> >
> >Gordon
> >
> >Max wrote:
> >
> >> As usual on Saturday, we'll have coverage of the Troop, and the later
> >> RAF flypast.
> >>
> >> What does the Navy do in respect of this day?
> >>
> >
>
> What does the Royal Navy need to do?
>
> Having just seen the massed bands of the Royal Marines beating the retreat
> on Horse Guards Parade in the presence of Her Majesty and Prince Phillip,
> the RM band has been proved, yet again, the best military band in the
world.
>
> I am ex RN but served extensively with the RAF, British Army and USN but
> never came across anything to hold a candle to a RM band. Any Jack Tar who
> has marched behind them to the tunes of "Hearts of Oak" or "A Life on the
> Ocean Wave" will agree, I believe.
>
> Eddie
Amen. Ex RN. HMS Ganges
Sidney Gould
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Billyboy
<Buggerof...@HailHailCeltic.org> wrote:
> BTW, does anyone know when's the next time a Spithead Review would be organised?
> QEII's Diamond Jubilee? Won't be like Queen Vic's one though however. Massie's
> account of it in "Dreadnought" was brilliant.
I would have thought that if there were to be another Naval
Review, Spithead would pose a few problems as a venue. There is
rather a large amount of sea there, and the Navy has not got that
many ships. St Kathrine's Dock would absolve any sea sickness
problems, the Queen wouldn't have too far to travel from
Buckingham Palace, and the proximity to Greater London should
ensure a good crowd of sightseers.
Toodle pip!!
Bill
Dean Ledger
ex Golly with the privilage of taking divisions on my last day in the RN was sex
on legs! I can see why the gunners get off when shouting!
Dean