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Fifteen army cadets set off from Coventry station for their first real taste of life in
Fifteen army cadets set off from Coventry station for their first real taste of life in the army. The boys aged between 14 and 18, are to spend a week with the Royal Artillery at Sennelager in Germany, Where they will take part in training and field exercises. They belong to the Coventry Cadet Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers. The visit will provide the chance for some of the boys to decide whether to make the Army their career. Others said they were going because of the excitement of a trip abroad. While in Germany, the party will divide into two groups - one helping to man guns and the other oractising signalling. They set off fully-equipped with combat kits, water bottles strapped to their backs and mess tins ready for cooking in the field.
31st March 1970
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
England
Media ID 21375648
© Mirrorpix
Armed Forces Coventry Germany Rail Station Trip Uniform
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In this print from 1970, fifteen young army cadets are seen embarking on an exciting journey from Coventry station. With a mix of nerves and anticipation, these boys aged between 14 and 18 are about to experience their first taste of life in the army. Their destination? Sennelager in Germany, where they will spend a week with the Royal Artillery engaging in rigorous training and field exercises. Belonging to the Coventry Cadet Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers, this visit holds immense significance for these aspiring soldiers. For some, it is an opportunity to determine whether a career in the Army is their true calling. Others simply cannot resist the allure of venturing abroad and experiencing new thrills. Upon arrival in Germany, the group splits into two teams – one assisting with manning guns while the other hones their skills in signaling techniques. Fully equipped with combat kits strapped to their backs and mess tins ready for cooking meals out in nature, these cadets exude determination and enthusiasm as they embark on this transformative adventure. This evocative image captures not only a moment frozen in time but also represents youthful dreams taking flight amidst uniforms and rail tracks. It serves as a powerful reminder of how pivotal experiences like these shape lives and forge destinies within armed forces around the world.
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