Bovington, The Woods, Menin Road c.1955
Photo ref: B734001
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Photo of Bovington, The Woods, Menin Road c.1955

A Selection of Memories from Bovington Camp

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Bovington Camp

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I come from a military family, am what you would call an ‘Army brat’. My father had served as an officer in the Far East during WW2, where his Navy brother had died. After demobilisation & a failed career in the 50’s for the family firm (luxury cars sales/servicing in London) he rejoined the Army as a Warrant Officer in REME. In the mid 60’s we moved to Bovington Camp - I was 4 or 5 at the time. ...see more
In the 1980s I'm looking for Videos Of Bovington Tank war display can some one help Me
I was stationed at Bovington 1957/59 as a National Serviceman, the posting was a happy one. My job was looking after the demo: Saladin (the 6 wheel Sarecen APC Chassis but with a small gun instead of the seats ie. A Commander and a Driver plus a radio/gunner), a recon vehicle for the tanks. I have a photo with my sarecen with L plates! Driving was at Clouds Hill demo ...see more