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The Royal Engineers
Former WO1(GSM) Peter Padley MBE
The Corps of Royal Engineers claim unbroken service to the Crown since William the Conqueror brought engineers over from France to build forts and castles.
They have taken part in every battle fought by the British Army and have used their skills in both war and peace, especially in humanitarian activities.
In the Royal Engineers of today there is little they are not prepared to turn their hands to. They are highly skilled tradesmen and operatives and willing to take on any task in support of either military operations or aid to the civil community.
The specialised equipment available to the Royal Engineers allows them to provide mobility support to the combat and support arms of the Army by laying or building bridges, including amphibious crossings, laying trackway or clearing safe lanes through minefields.
The demands of the Royal Engineers are immense but they always rise to the challenge under all conditions.
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steveherd
3 months ago
2 comments
What an awfull example of sandbagging
robcla
5 months ago
20 comments
gez I live in the next village to welbeck I hope you are accepted and find your niche
in life good luck
robcla
5 months ago
20 comments
I enjoyed my timein the RE
and if I could I would do it all
again one satisfied Ex Sapper
gez
about 1 year ago
2 comments
im 16 ive applied for welbeck as i want to be an army officer. only problem is that im not sure if i should join the REME or the royal engineers
any advice?
andyfin
over 2 years ago
4 comments
we are all good regiments but i did enjoy my time in the sappers
roblaw
over 2 years ago
4 comments
fond memories
karen1965
over 2 years ago
4 comments
i am trying to find jake marshall when went to afghanistan last wk with the royal engineers you can email me at karen .887@tinternet.com if anybody knows him