Issue 87 - NWRFCA - Northwest Reserve Forces & Cadets Association

People
& places
Getting a taste
of Army life
Altcar Training Camp was once again the
venue for a very successful Army Careers
Exhibition.
Brig Nick Fitzgerald presenting supportive
employers with certificates
The Regular Army
and Territorial Army
Reservists staged a
mammoth show with all
their latest technology
on display
For four days 3000 school children attended
with the fifth day reserved for 2000 cadets.
Tanks and armoured vehicles, plus bridge
building by combat engineers were part of
a true-to-life battle scene featuring infantry
from the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment.
There were numerous opportunities to sit
in the latest 60 tonne Challenger Two Tank, or
a helicopter or see inside a giant tracked selfpropelled
gun.
Lt Col Leanda Pitt, Commander Regional
Recruiting, said that they were delighted with
a record number who attended this year.
She added: “Some may want to make a
career in the military and everyone was given
frank and honest answers to any questions.
However these young people are our future
and as they become adults it is very important
that they know of the vital role that our
military play in National Security and also
being part of the United Nations.”
On one of the evenings Brig Nick Fitzgerald,
Comd 42 (NW) Bde, hosted a reception for local
employers at which supportive certificates
were presented.
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