Major Kan taking part in Exercise Joint Warrior, 2014. , Shah Alam Community Forest via AlamBudiman. I am also of the opinion that complete closure of the Thursley Road early in the afternoon was not necessary. A parachute course assembles prior to a final descent which is done en masse. Causeway cleared and mounding around 18th hole remodelled and extended. In 1943, Canadian troops constructed a replica of a section of the Atlantic Wall- for use as practice techniques to breach the defences of the French coast prior to the D-Day landings. Bridleways remain open but other tracks may be closed for your safety. Some years ago it was discovered that amounts of WW2 ordnance had been buried on the area, then forgotten about, this closed the DZ for parachuting. Having just exited during a training flight in India, the first parachute is about to open. WHS Handicap Index 85% Allowance. After consulting with their control room they stopped traffic from turning down the lane. Early paratrooper adopts correct jumping position on exiting the aircraft over Tatton Park. Common locations have been Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, physical training at Brecon and during deployments in Germany, Kenya, the Gulf States and the Far East. It is constructed of concrete, steel rods and wire. Your cooperation will help us greatly.. July 24, 2022, 8:58 AM. Members of A Coy 3 PARA, Ex Anakonda, 2 October 2014. Anybody else remember this phenomenon ? Members of 5th (Scottish) Parachute Bn on a DZ with field packed parachutes c1947, Massed Parachute Drop, Exercise Longstop, Netheravon airfield 1947, Heavy Drop from a Halifax, Ex Longstop Netheravon 1947, Hadrian glider landing at Netheravon, Exercise Longstop 1947, Members of 6th Para Bn emplaning a Dakota probably for Ex Longstop 1947, Paratroopers landing at Netheravon during Exercise Longstop 1947, A Coy 1 PARA Hildersheim BAOR circa 1948 Pte Mathews in foreground, Members of 11 PARA (TA) jumping onto Netheravon airfield, 1949. No doubt it was from the wonderful hastings Bert!! However, the service downgraded the blaze this evening although remain on the scene and warned people to steer clear of the area. To submit content, events and news please contact. Please help keep our outdoors safe: pack a picnic instead of a disposable bbq & dispose of cigarettes correctly. A member of the Airborne Task Force taking part in Exercise Joint Warrior on the DZ, 2012. Videos on social media showed black smoke billowing above the common, where grass and trees were alight. To submit content, events and news please contact. Also, I' Hankley Common - 2 Para Reunion Club Photo shows an early weapons container which holds the stick's guns during the drop. It is an area of heathland with sandy infertile soil. Paras take on gruelling Army test. Some local roads are closed & were asking people to avoid the area. The third fire was a definite threat to Elstead in the Woolfords Lane and Thursley Road areas. Paratroopers from 3 PARA at Kinloss Barracks for Exercise Joint Warrior 2014. Homeowners up to 30 miles from Hankley Common said their homes were becoming smoky, forcing them to close windows and doors. Cpl Higgins, 3 PARA on flight trainer, Canal Zone, 1952. These continued into the post-war period and although the last operational parachute drop of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces took place at Suez in November 1956, during Op Musketeer, the need for regular training exercises continued unabated. On those days please explore other local Commons, such as Elstead, Ockley, Thursley, Royal, Crooksbury, Britty, Puttenham, Shackleford, Rodborough, Witley, Mare Hill, Frensham or Hindhead. Four paratroopers carry a container to their aircraft ready for load in. If in doubt ask us first. Scattered nearby are huge concrete chunks, smaller slabs and obstacles which I found most interesting. Prior to this he was the General Manager of Boyce Hill Golf Club in Essex, where he won GCMA 'Newcomer of the Year' Award in 2015 and was the Club Mirror Awards 'Manager of the Year' in 2017. A warning of the road being closed ahead should have been enough. A constant programme of physical and tactical training ensures Airborne Forces personnel are always ready for action in peak condition. Winning Pair - at every event will win a holiday for 2 to a top European destination. Hankley Common is a heathland paradise played over a sprawling tract of land on the North Surrey Downs where the texture of the property is utterly divine. Robert Watts restored colors in the photo Hankley Common DZ in the album Family photos using MyHeritage In Color Restore more July 01, 2022 Robert Watts published a new version of the Watts Family Tree family tree from the Family Tree Builder. Paratroopers on Exercise Arrcade Fusion 2015 in the Baltic States, November 2015. Hankley Common Car Park May closure dates, Hankley Common Car Park closed Monday 29th March Saturday 3rd April, Hankley Common Car Park Closure Dates November 2020, Hankley Common DZ Car Park closed Wednesday 23rd Friday 25th September, Hankley Common DZ Car Park closed Monday 8th June to Friday 12th June 2020, Hankley Common Car Park Closure 12th 14th March 2020, Hankley Common DZ Car Park Closed on Wednesday 4th March, Pitch Place Car Park closed 7pm Wed 5th 4pm Thurs 6th Feb, Hankley Common DZ Car Park closed Wednesday 22nd to Friday 24th January 2020. 2 PARA soldier firing the General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), Exercise BLUE LEGIONNAIRE, January 2014. Malkara missiles being checked prior to an exercise, Sharjah, 1966. The rendezvous point with my sister was at a section of the ridge with open views on all sides. This is due to important military training. Ten fire engines and about 70 firefighters were sent to a grass fire in Rammey Marsh in Enfield on Sunday to tackle a blaze covering an area of 20 hectares. The second fire started in the early evening in the southern part of the DZ between the locations of the Skyfall Manor House and the Chapel. 12 Platoon, D Coy, 2 PARA, Ex Ponte Vecchio, 1992. The second fire zone was smoke free and cool enough on Friday 22nd for people to have no problem collecting cartridges for their scrap value.Whatever started the first and second fires the third one appears from the photo of the second fire zone to have been spontaneous.In general this appears to have been a fast moving ground level grass and brushwood fire that did not linger long enough to get into the tree tops once it entered the pine woods. Whatever started the first and second fires the third one appears from the photo of the second fire zone to have been spontaneous. One thankful resident said:. Salvo, a US Para Dog during a parachute exercise at St Andrew's Field, 1943, Seven men from 1st Airborne Division run along sandy terrain, North Africa, 1943. Actions by the Police showed a complete lack of local knowledge and common sense, as motorists heading for Thursley or Churt were allowed to drive down Woolfords Lane (a gated and partly unpaved private road) towards the fire zone, to bypass the road block on the Thursley Road. The training area is only within Hankley Common and does not affect Elstead and Thursley Common areas as marked on the map below as S5 and S6. I directed them to a point further on where the lane was wide enough to turn round. Conversion course to Hastings aircraft, 3 PARA, Canal Zone, Egypt. Ex Anakonda: a paratrooper lands on the training area, 2 Oct 2014. It is an area of heathland with sandy infertile soil. Parachute training using a barrage balloon at Ringway. (LogOut/ Choosing a gradual descent, we followed a gentle curving path that revealed the armys Drop Zone huts on our left as we turned the final corner. Pte Tony O'Toole and Pte 'Spud' Murphy, 23 PFA at Lyneham, Ex Fast Buzzard, 1988. Operational commitments in Iraq and Afghanistan, combined with logistical limits to the amount of available aircraft have reduced the regularity of this valuable training experience. The skills and confidence required by Paratroopers was matched by the finetuning and technical development required by gliderborne Airborne units, and the Air Supply units from the Royal Army Service Corps. lol take great care bert. Ex Anakonda: General Sir Houghton with a member of 3 PARA, 2 October 2014. 15th Battalion boarding C-47 during training exercises at Netheravon, c.1947. Hankley Common was used for filming for part of the James Bond film Skyfall. Other reminders of this period remain, dragons teeth and other wire and concrete structures, all showing the force used to destroy them 60+ years ago. A Paratrooper taking part in Exercise Capable Eagle, 22 October 2013. 5 Star Rating. 654 Squadron, 4 Regiment Army Air Corps, Exercise Pashtun Sword, Stanford Training Area in Norfolk, August 2013. 1. Paras reign in Spain, Ex Listed Paratrooper, C Coy 3 PARA, November 2016. `Visiting Hankley Common in Surrey i decided to capture some of the interesting parts of the "Atlantic wall" that survive today scattered around the woodland in this pleasant part of Surrey. Army units of all types book parts of the Common for their training exercises, with most days having up to 100 troops somewhere on the Commons. This includes text and imagery. Although the immediate cause of the fire is unknown, Surrey fire and rescue service also issued a plea to the. Paras make good exits from a C130 on exercise, Parachutist exiting a Douglas Dakota during a training jump in India, Ted Pool exiting from a Dakota for a lake landing, Tatton Park c.1945, The first sight of 'the Fan' - "Its a long way to go", Not even half way up The Fan - " Great view ", All three peaks - 'The Fan' in the middle, 'The Fan' - A legend of a mountain in the Regt, The first Top for 'The Fan' dance Corn Du at 873m, Undertaking a parachute drop from training balloon, Preparing for a parachute drop from a balloon, Balloon with nest for parachute training jumps, Quickstep-Longbow training exercise with the French Deuxieme Regiment, Chasseurs de Parachutists (2eme RCP), Heavy drops landing during Exercise Dry Martini, 2 Para, Derna 1959, Two recruit platoons acting as a DZ party on exercise, Men of No 2 Commando in unarmed combat training at Ringway, Hornet being deployed from a RAF Blackburn Beverley, Detailed view of Hornet showing the chains attached to the drop platform, Derek Satchwell, A Coy, 4 PARA Mortars, burning the augies at the end of a live fire exercise, 1980s, 4 Regt AAC Lynx covers the landing of a C130 on exercise, A Coy, 4 PARA Mortars on a night shoot, 1980s, Keith Carver of A Coy, 4 PARA, after a jump at Aintree Racecourse, 1980s, Pte Crichton jumping at Altcar Ranges, near Southport, 1980s, Cpl Johnny Heinz of A Coy, 4 PARA, training recruits at Ripon, 1980s, Members of A Coy, 4 PARA embark for a 'jolly jaunt' on a Puma, 1980s, 4 PARA Mortars Dry Training in the Drill Hall, at 'Grace Road', Liverpool, 1980s, Men of A Coy, 4 PARA take a rest on a US exercise, 1983, Pte Keith Carver and Pte Lee Crichton of A Coy, 4 PARA Mortars on night shoot, 1980s, Pte Lee Crichton and the boys from 4 PARA board a 'Big Iron Bird' at Brize Norton, 1980s, Pte Lee Crichton and A Coy, 4 PARA Mortars take a break on exercise, 1980s, Pte's Crichton, Ellis, Joliffe and Dunne enjoy a sunny day on exercise in Otterburn, Northumberland, 1980s, Pte Lee Crichton after making his first 'Basha' on exercise, 1980s, Men of Para Sqn RAC onboard for a jump onto the Isle of Skye, mid 1970s, Pte Ingram (15 PARA) after his first Parachute jump, 1980s, Chris of 16 Detachment 4 Para after his first Parachute drop. One of my memories of Hankley DZ was that somewhere about the centre of the DZ was something like a "Thermal" because while the rest of the stick was drifting down in good order, the poor bugger in the middle ( especially the smaller lads ) would hang around kicking frantically to get a move on ! Cpl Hooper, 2 PARA explains safety drills, Exercise BLUE LEGIONNAIRE, January 2014. The fire was stopped in the woods at the end of the garden of the first house on Woolfords Lane. Well Bert that explains a lot ,why you turned out like you did,rackling the rivats must have knock some sense out of you ,I am sure you have a good case to claim and there are a lot of us would back your claim as we were personaly involved. inhabit its sacred grounds. Hankley Common. British and US airborne forces take a Long Look at each other, March 2016. Under the forest cover, the sandy ground turned damp and muddy, especially around the vicinity of the pond. Members of C Coy 4 PARA on Exercise Black Panther, Copehill Down OBUA Village, Salisbury Plain, July 2015. Paratroopers show Swift Response, 1 September 2015. Recruit pulling in a parachute container after dropping, Ringway. Men of 2 PARA among rubble on a training exercise in 1993. Joe, you should have given the movie makers the F**k off tablet informing them "it's our patch!! Shell scrapes and tactical twigs now replace the need for wriggly tin, sand bags and a sharp '58 shovel. Tom Wagner's Varieties: A Gardener's Guide Men emplaning onto a Wellington for their first jumps, India, November 1942. Hankley Common has some interesting features and remains an important area for military training. Hankley Commmon is part of MOD's Longmoor Training Area, with public access available - with the usual caveats of not interupting active military training (and don't touch strange metal objects!). We allow higher handicaps to enter but to be eligible for prizes you must play off the index 24 (m) 28 (l). Whilst th Surrey fire service initially declared a major incident after a fire ripped through hedgerow and warned locals to stay inside. Steve Kinsella firing the 50 Cal HMG on a training exercise, 2008. However, there is still a wildfire and we still ask you to avoid the area.. Security & Public Access contact that Hankley Common is due to close to the public for an extended period from 13th February to 10th April 2023. Members of 2 PARA training in the LCUs at Ascension Island, May 1982. At least 19 vehicles were sent to the nature reserve including fire engines, specialist units and 4x4s. Ministry of Defence / Parish Council. In order to function in such specialist role, continuous and demanding training is essential to maintain high performance levels. RAF jump instructor makes final checks of parachute harnesses prior to emplaning. Localities in the Area The third fire started on Sunday morning in the area of the second fire and was driven NE by a very strong SW wind across the DZ and up onto the ridges on either side. Today, remnants can still be seen at Lions Mouth. Indoor trainer at Ringway. Soldier of 10 PARA after capturing a Ferret on a training exercise, 1969, 10 Para 'Penguin' (PJI) waiting for our parachute program to start, April 1970, Members of 16 Lincoln Coy getting a tan in Germany, 1970s, Terry Hughes firing a 9mm Browning, 1970s, Members of 16 Lincoln Coy being lifted in a Huey for a heli jump, 1970s, L/Cpl Joe Cook, 16 Lincoln Coy, on a German parachute course, 1970s, Members of 16 Coy ready to emplane at Newcastle Airport c1976-77, Soldiers 'Yank', 'Stubbo' and 'Johnny Rob' during Balloon jump training, Germany, 1978, Colour Sergeant Whitby and Lt Robinson on exercise 1978. By Train If travelling from London the best train to take is the Portsmouth Harbour bound train from London Waterloo Station. Whilst the bridleways will remain open we have been asked if we can pass on that ideally voluntary restraint should be excercised by everyone and that the bridleways should not be used so as not to disturb the training. Although the immediate cause of the fire is unknown, Surrey fire and rescue service also issued a plea to the public, saying: Please help keep our outdoors safe: pack a picnic instead of a disposable barbecue and dispose of cigarettes correctly.. Built by Canadian Engineers in 1943 the wall was used in pre D-Day exercises to measure the amount of explosive required to penetrate the French coastal fortifications. Plastic or resin containers are usually reasonably priced and large enough for indeterminate tomatoes, but fabric containers, Estlers Mortgage Lifter: An Heirloom Tomato Variety Perfect for Home Gardeners, Gardening is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that many people enjoy. Shot from a raised balloon cage for training jumps. Joint helicopter operations on Cougar 13, October 2013. Troops ground training at Ramat David parachute school, Palestine 1947. Hankley Common consists of some 567 ha (1,401 acres) of heathland and pine woods with a stunning geographical feature of a large land bowl. Members of A Coy, 2 PARA, Northern Ireland training, Stamford, September 1996. At the bottom, I turned left and continued my exploration, sticking to minor trails parallel to the ridge on my left. During this period the public are requested to stay on the Rights of Way, indicated by direction arrow tags on wooden posts. Paras from 16 (Lincoln) Independent Coy emplaning at Newcastle Airport, c.1976-7. It appears that this patent is exclusive to the Russian Federation, with exporting to Belarus and K-stan and importing from Germany being allowed. In Skyfall, it was used as the site of James Bonds ancestral Scottish mansion, and for the church scene withJudi DenchasM. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. A still from footage of the fire at Hankley Common. Just came across this on the FOC site, I thought it would be of interest to many here as most of us jumped into Hankley Common at some point. Parachute trainees climb into a balloon cage prior to a training jump. More info to follow. irefighters battled a huge blaze at Hankley Common in Surrey and three other large fires in London, related to the recent dry hot weather. Charges for HANKLEY COMMON GOLF CLUB,LIMITED (00377635) More for HANKLEY COMMON GOLF CLUB,LIMITED (00377635) Officers; Persons with significant control; Filter officers Filter officers Current officers 60 officers / 54 resignations RICHARDSON, Edward John Correspondence address The Club House, Hankley Common, Tilford Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DD . Paratrooper looks out a Douglas Dakota aircraft window for briefed landmarks on approaching the drop zone. 24 men. In bygone days Hankley Common was a name familiar to members of JPC, Recruit Coy and the Battalions. Their adaptability and proficiency in various delivery methods, infantry and patrol techniques and renowned physical fitness ensures Airborne Forces retain their key role in British Armed Forces strategy. Hankley Common - Military Training Last Sunday, military training was interrupted by many walkers and riders ignoring MoD signs and instructions from troops. Hankley Common DZ Car Park closed Monday 8th June to Friday 12th June 2020. The path eventually gets a bit steeper, going through pines to rejoin the ridge path. Hankley common Golf Club Careers and Employment About the company Industry Restaurants & Food Service Learn more Salaries Salary estimated from 35 employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed. Hankley Common - DZ Car Park Closed on Wednesday 4th March. 4th March 2020. Troops in training use gunfire & pyrotechnics. One is ready to drop. Apaches demonstrate Swift Response, 31 August 2015. By 2:30 pm the smoke on Woolfords Lane was intense and residents and farms on Woolfords Lane were evacuated, together with Army trainees and some misdirected motorists who had driven along Woolfords Lane in an attempt to bypass the Police road block at the junction with the Thursley Road. Reservists train with Armys rapid reaction force on Exercise Joint Warrior, 2014. Pte Emsley, C Coy 4 PARA on Exercise Black Panther, Copehill Down OBUA Village, Salisbury Plain, July 2015. Recruit about to jump from a parachute tower possibly at Ringway. I turned down Woolfords Lane to check the position of the fire and it was clearly heading in the direction of the houses on the Lane. I would recommend that in future Parish Councils should establish close liaison on the ground with both emergency services. Hankley Common has always been revered by the cognoscenti but only now is starting to receive the wider recognition it richly deserves. Firefighters remained in the area for another four days damping down the area with the help of a helicopter dropping water. Custom Content. A member of 3 PARA on the DZ in Exercise Eagles Flight, 2012. The British Armys big guns have returned to the STANTA ranges in Norfolk, 7 PARA RHA, September 2013. 2 PARA take part in Ex Active Eagle at Rock Barracks in Woodbridge, October 2013. Kellie's Castle - Haunted Scottish Mansion. Sunday July 24th. Pastel colours, sprinkled with tints of purple, give the course a wonderful character which perpetually changes on a seasonal basis. Reviewed by Ed Battye. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. The Elstead Village website is a community website providing information on the local area and whats on, provided by Elstead Parish Council and administered by volunteers. Paratroopers preparing to jump on Exercise Capable Eagle, 22 October 2013. Website http://www.hankley.co.uk/ Industries Spectator Sports Company size 11-50 employees Headquarters TILFORD FARNHAM, SURREY Type. The Dropping Zone (DZ) at one end of the bowl is where paratroopers were trained, initially from a barrage balloon and later dropped from aircraft. Hankley contains the Dropping Zone (DZ) at one end of the bowl where paratroopers were trained, initially from a barrage balloon and later dropped from aircraft. Tom Wagner's varieties of tomatoes have been a hit among gardeners for years. Recruit at Hardwick Hall dropping through mock fuselage to practise exit and landing. Recruits in a Whitley practise static drills for simulated aircraft exit. A tremendous free-draining course in a peaceful and expansive setting. This page was last edited on 28 August 2009, at 14:16. A short while later, our views were obscured by pine forests. Conclusions.The wind played a major part in all three fires, Northwest or North for the first two, Southwest for the third, so the first two were not a direct threat to Elstead or any or the other villages. British Armys rapid reaction force jump into Poland: Ex Anakonda, 2 October 2014. July 10, 2019. THIS WILL NOT NOW OPEN UNTIL 1ST JULY 2023 AT THE EARLIEST. It seems clear that the Police lacked local knowledge and that some form of emergency liaison between the Parish Councils and the emergency services would reduce confusion in the future.The Army. Wednesday July 20th. John Waddy jumping from a Vickers Valencia aircraft. Further progress at the same speed and direction could have brought it to Pot Common overnight if it had not been stopped. Troops practise aircraft exit drills on a wooden structure out of doors. Trainee adopting the parachute position on landing, poss RAF Netheravon. If you are not currently a ParaData member but wish to get involved please register. Members of 4 PARA and other airborne units going on our next Parachute jump at RAF Brize Norton. British and American paratroopers on Exercise Red Falcon, August 2014. Exercise Musketeer Reprendre, December, 2015. Civilian support. A resident told me that they were preparing to evacuate. Soldiers of Airborne Forces form one of the elite services for the British Army. Exercise Wessex Storm, Salisbury Plain, November 2014. Pte Dytham taking part in Exercise Joint Warrior, 2014. Port and Starboard sticks on Exercise Eagles Landing emplaning at Brize Norton May 2015.
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