Spaunton Ranges

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  1. Ramiles

    Ramiles Researching 9th Lancers, 24th L and SRY

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  2. Ramiles

    Ramiles Researching 9th Lancers, 24th L and SRY

    Events re. Spaunton...

    1st February 1943 - see Gunners in Normandy

    August 1943 -
    23rd Hussars

    1-10 Firing at Riccal Bridge and Spaunton.

    3RTR July 1944 War diary and my Grandad’s curious medal award

    For August 1943 the 24th L Wardiary also has "normal training in Gunnery, including firing on Riccal Bridge, Spaunton and Hornsea Ranges, by all Squadrons continued throughout the period. In addition to this, special training on the Assault Course, on Scramble Nets and training in swimming was carried out."

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    Lancaster DS724.

    12d10m1943
    ‘A’ Sqn - 24th Lancers fired at Spaunton ranges.

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    ‘B’ Sqn - 24th Lancers fired at Spaunton ranges.

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    ‘C’ Sqn - 24th Lancers fired at Spaunton ranges.

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    Spaunton - ‘C’ Sqn - 24th Lancers - on the ranges.

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    Spaunton - ‘B’ Sqn - 24th Lancers - on the ranges.

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    War Diary: 1st Armoured Battalion COLDSTREAM GUARDS, Jan 1944 - Dec 1944
     
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