6th Field Engineers 100th

[jeff davis]

The Honourary Lieutenant Colonel of the 39th Combat Engineer Regiment, James Happer CD would like to extend his greetings to Western Command and invite all club members to participate in an historic event.

Sixth Field Engineer Squadron (39 Combat Engineer Regiment) is celebrating its 100 Anniversary this year. On May 7th the Squadron will March for the first time with its new flag, carried in a special ceremony at Mahon Park in North Vancouver.

The event will start with the Regiment, Colour Party and JP Fell Pipe Band marching to the parade grounds at the park. Local veterans will also participate and it is hoped that Western Command members will join the parade and help transport the vet’s or just be in the parade. Once the parade arrives at the park, vintage military vehicles will be positioned as the backdrop for the official ceremony, right on the parade grounds, NOT parked in a far off forgotten corner.

If you have an older military vehicle and would to join in the celebration to mark the 100th Anniversary of North Vancouver’s Military Engineers, please contact Guy Black (604) 937-7673 or gmblack@telus.net. More information will be provided closer to the event date
Looks like I am Taking the Carrier
Jeff

[Guy]

Thanks Jeff, anyone else that would like to participate please let me know so we can figure out how many vehicles we will have. This one is unique since it is 100% military, no boy scouts or brownies this time. So far the vehicle count is 8 which is pretty good. Thanks everyone. Guy

[Ian MacArthur]

Hi Guy

I plan to attend the parade and dinner on the 7th I hope to arrive from Dubai on the 6th, see you then cheers.

Ian (SSM retired)

[Guy]

Hi Ian, will be great to have you back in town.
Parade details for those interested in participating. The part below that mentions the March Past at the Park does include the military vehicles so you are fully involved and not left out.
Sixth Field Military Parade Saturday May 7th
Meet ON Jones Road @20th Street West (close to Mahon Park)
These are the rough timings
Parade form up at 1030 - 1100 hrs
Parade marches off at 1150 hrs
Parade arrives at stadium 1200hrs
March past and form up - Inspection 1215 - 1245 hrs
Flyby 1215 - 1230 hrs
March off 1300 hrs
Mil Vehicles stay in park for public viewing etc.

[Guy]

Hi, for all those interested in participating, here are a few key details.
CO's request - older military vehicles only, pre 1960's - please.
Date: May 7th
Location: Mahon Park North Vancouver, BC
Meet on Jones Ave between 20th & 22nd Street, 10:00 to 10:45

When parade ends, follow it to Armouries for Pizza lunch 2:00
You are invited to the reception but no jeans or t-shirts permitted in the mess
Contact Guy for questions, comments (604) 937-7673 or gmblack@telus.net

Timing, Route, Parade Plan:

1. 1145hr – Parade March on from Marshalling Area;
2. SOUTH ON JONES AVE;
3. RIGHT ON 16TH ST W;
4. RIGHT AT MAHON PARK SE ENTRANCE;
5. MARCH PAST STADIUM, FOLLOW SPORTS TRACK;
6. LEFT WHEEL ONTO MARKERS (CLOSE COLUMN OF COMPANIES IN TWO RANKS).
7. VEHICLES TO ESTABLISH THIRD LINE BEHIND SECOND COLUMN OF COMPANIES AND ORIENT IN-LINE (HERRING BONE FACING NORTH-WEST AT SHUT DOWN)
8. 1200h - Advance and dress off, vehicles shut down;
9. 1215h - Reviewing officer reception;
10. 1225h – Fly Past (19 Wing)
11. 1225h - Inspection by reviewing officer;
12. 1240h - March past (vehicles remain stationary);
13. 1245h - Advance and dress off;
14. 1250h - Presentations;
15. 1300h - Address by reviewing officer;
16. 1305h - Advance in review order;
17. 1310h - Departure of reviewing officer;
18. 1315h - Parade march off past the stadium, followed by vehicles, followed 15Fd Band.

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Originally Posted by jeff davis

The Honourary Lieutenant Colonel of the 39th Combat Engineer Regiment, James Happer CD would like to extend his greetings to Western Command and invite all club members to participate in an historic event.

Sixth Field Engineer Squadron (39 Combat Engineer Regiment) is celebrating its 100 Anniversary this year. On May 7th the Squadron will March for the first time with its new flag, carried in a special ceremony at Mahon Park in North Vancouver.
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Jeff

Hmmm? Engineers don't have colours or guidons, their honours are on the badge. Like the artillery (where it means 'anywhere'), Ubique means the engineers are everywhere. So is 39CER getting a new camp flag?

[Guy]

Hello, for those interested in participating in the Engineers parade where the new Corps flag will be paraded, yes I originally assumed it was new colours but that would not be correct as pointed out by Terry.

Saturday May 7th, there is a full rehearsal @9:00am. Attend if you can or show up at 10:30 for the real thing.

A few important notes, when the parade (us included) drives onto Mahon Field, the first and second row of soldiers & cadets will march into position, we are the third row, when we stop, we face 45 degree angle to the front and when the parade is ordered to turn left to face the front, we shut off our engines at that time.

We then stay put during the parade and when the parade is dismissed and marches to the armouries, we follow right behind with 15th Field Regt Band in front of us. Once again we are part of the parade.

Park right in front of the armouries, no parking on the grass please or driving on the grass at Mahon Field.

Thanks and see you this Saturday.

[jeff davis]

6 FES Squdrond 100th photos
Jeff
Look D Good no Snow

[jeff davis]

Video of Vehicles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5qNPzWj5UA
http://youtu.be/U86qUhItwqo

[r.morrison]

Well Jeff... that boy Reilly is getting to be a big Bugger! So where's Ian??? Coming all the way from Dubai, I would have thought you'd of posted a picture of him or even video. You'll just never make Hollywood! Robert

[jeff davis]

link from Kodak and the organizers organizer M Black
http://www.kodakgallery.ca/ShareLand...localeid=en_CA

[jeff davis]

More photos
Jeff
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/pho....html?tab=PHOT