It's bigger than you think! We tell the story of military engineering and the Corps of Royal Engineers from its beginnings to Sappers' experiences today.
Chatham, Kent
Joined January 2012
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Thank you to the 6 members of our #SapperFamily who provided an insight on what it meant for them to be a part of Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral, continuing to represent the Corps after their hard work these past weeks.
Watch here: tinyurl.com/5ezydusj
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New month, new webinar. Join us on Wednesday 14 September at 1930hrs to hear Kit Kowel speak about Major Peter Moore and Mine Warfare in the Western Desert.
To attend this free #webinar book here: members.instre.org/Events
#MilitaryHistory #ElAlamein80
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#OnThisDay in 1878 : Military aviation in Britain can be said to have commenced with the first flight of the military balloon 'Pioneer' by the Royal Engineers under the direction of Capt James LB Templer. It costed only £71. Find out more on our website: rafmuseum.org.uk/research/on…
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Always a pleasure to visit our fantastic local @REMuseum Royal Engineers Museum in Gillingham, showcasing our history of military engineering with global impact. Please do visit.
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This month we remember the fallen and those that served. In September, we held our own Corps Memorial weekend that many of you attended or joined the live stream. We have collated a highlights video from the event that you can watch on YouTube now: youtube.com/watch?v=hmEytnPd…
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A great thread by @3468marsh covering the exploits of @AirborneSappers during Operation Market Garden #OTD in 1944. Lots of #SapperHistory for @Proud_Sappers to read through here
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On this day: Op MARKET GARDEN began on 17 September 1944.
This was a daring operation intended to advance the Allies into northern Germany. Airborne sappers played a vital role attempting to secure bridges across the Rhine. #OTD
@RE_Hist_Society @AirborneSappers
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The countdown begins to Corps Memorial Weekend 2021 📅 Starting with a family day at Brompton Barracks @1RSMERegt. Tell the family about your work as a Royal Engineer, enjoy a kids trail together, and visit the @REMuseum.
Sign up now 👉 ow.ly/fTr450G5lHI
#SapperFamily
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Watch @ColdstreamBand wish the @England team good luck in the Euros semi-final this evening.
#ItsComingHome #ThreeLions
Best of luck to the #ThreeLions in your semi-final Euros match tonight! @England 🏴
- From The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
#ItsComingHome
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Happy birthday to our NHS! 🎂🎉
We have been proud to support the courageous and hardworking people of @NHSuk on Op RESCRIPT. Thank you for all you do. 👏 #NHSBirthday
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Happy #ArmedForcesDay 🇬🇧 Today we are celebrating our people who make incredible contributions to the British Armed Forces. Proud Sappers “just” doing their job.
What makes you proud to be a Royal Engineer? 🙌 #SaluteOurForces @ArmedForcesDay
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Join us this week as we lead up to #ArmedForcesDay 🎉
Show your support for the Armed Forces community and follow us on our channels for exciting updates throughout the week! 👀👏
#ArmedForcesWeek 🇬🇧
RE Museum retweeted
Meet military #EngineeringHeroes at a FREE webinar this #INWED21! With guest speakers:
🛰️ Shahida Barick: chartered engineer and @AeroSociety Fellow
🏗️ and Dr Michelle Tilley: winner of @WICEAwards lifetime achievement in construction.
📆23 June ⏰9am 🎟️ow.ly/saUL50Fctu8
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Maj John Poyntz was the last Royal Engineer appointed HM Inspecting Officer of Railways. Today a @GBRailfreight locomotive will be given his name.
@CorpsColRes_RE, @507stre & @RMonREM will be there to honour his life and celebrate our proud history of sappers on the railway. 🛤️
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Yesterday marked the 77th anniversary of D-Day. Armed Forces personnel joined veterans of the Normandy Campaign to witness the official opening of the British Normandy Memorial to commemorate those who served and died during the liberation of France.
#DDay77 #WeWillRememberThem
ALT British Army Gurkha soldier pushes a veteran in a wheelchair which spectators sat in rows watching in the background.
ALT Veteran is supported by a man on the left and a woman on the right who are holding him steady. The woman wears a face mask and a t-shirt with the Royal British Legion logo.
ALT Two veterans sitting side by side smile as they look into the camera.
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The Battle of Monte Cassino ended this day in 1944.
A series of assaults over four months saw Royal Engineers involved in some of the most bitter fighting of WWII. It ended in victory for the Allies, but it came at the cost of 55,000 casualties.
#OTD #SapperFamily
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Did you spot the sappers at the #EmiratesFACup?
A proud moment for members of @75EngrRegt and @sapperfootball, who joined representatives from across Defence to carry the team flags. A once in a lifetime experience for these football fans. ⚽️
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Will you be watching the #EmiratesFACup Final tomorrow? 🏆
Look out for the Royal Engineers who will be stepping onto the pitch as flag bearers with other members of Defence. 🏳️ Truly a once in a lifetime experience.
⚽ Watch tomorrow at 17:15.
