Alan24 Posted 13 May , 2021 Share Posted 13 May , 2021 A new military museum In Hampshire. https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/19264616.new-military-museum-royal-logistic-corps-opening-near-winchester/ To save all the clickbate, the text is repeated here... The Royal Logistic Corps Museum will be at the Worthy Down base and opens to the public on Tuesday May 18. Visitors to Hampshire’s newest visitor attraction, will be taken on a journey that explores how the British Army was moved, equipped and supplied during its campaigns from the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 to Afghanistan this century. The new state-of-the-art museum at the Defence College of Logistics Policing and Administration is home to a large collection of vehicles, uniforms, equipment and artefacts. It has moved from the Deepcut barracks in Surrey as part of the rebuilding of the Worthy Down base over recent years. The museum offers free admission, guided tours, a research room and library, a brand new museum shop, on-site café and plenty of free parking. Exhibits include the Rolls-Royce that Field Marshall Montgomery was driven in when he landed in France shortly after D-Day, Napoleon’s field bakery captured at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, a large collection of horse-drawn and motorised military logistics vehicles - including a WW1 horse ambulance - bomb disposal vehicles and equipment, weapons and an extensive world-class medal collection, which features several Victoria Crosses and medals won at the Battle of Waterloo. Opening times:From May 18, the museum is open Tuesday to Saturday 9.30an to 4pm. Due to Covid restrictions visitors must pre-book their visit time by calling: 01962 887793. Until restrictions are totally eased the museum will only accept parties of up to six people, 15 minutes apart. The Royal Logistic Corps was formed in 1993 by the amalgamation of the Royal Corps of Transport, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, Army Catering Corps, Royal Pioneer Corps and the Postal and Courier Branch of the Royal Engineers. Museum website: https://www.royallogisticcorps.co.uk/museum. Winchester is home to several military museums, located at Peninsula Barracks, including for the Royal Hampshires, the Gurkhas, Royal Green Jackets and Rifles, Adjutant General's Corps and King's Royal Hussars. There is also the Army Air Corps Museum at Middle Wallop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 13 May , 2021 Share Posted 13 May , 2021 Did RASC become REME in later years or am I mixing it up with something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waggoner Posted 13 May , 2021 Share Posted 13 May , 2021 Sea-Jane, No, REME is not part of this organization. However, during the SWW, it was formed from the RAOC and the RASC. All, the best, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 13 May , 2021 Share Posted 13 May , 2021 40 minutes ago, Waggoner said: Sea-Jane, No, REME is not part of this organization. However, during the SWW, it was formed from the RAOC and the RASC. All, the best, Gary Some parts of RASC, not all of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waggoner Posted 13 May , 2021 Share Posted 13 May , 2021 Yes, of course, just some parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 13 May , 2021 Share Posted 13 May , 2021 Thank you both (my father's father, RAF officer cadet trainee 1918, was RASC / REME from 1940-45). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelS Posted 14 May , 2021 Share Posted 14 May , 2021 Surrey's loss is Hampshire's gain NigelS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan24 Posted 10 August , 2021 Author Share Posted 10 August , 2021 A bit short notice, I know, but hopefully some may be able to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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