OP TELIC DINNER

The 2nd of June saw the Officers Mess host 22 veterans from OP TELIC, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the start of the Operation. The afternoon kicked off with CO 3AAC presenting an outline of the Regiment’s recent activity, priorities, upcoming challenges and opportunities. The anniversary celebrations began with Col Brendan Shaw, on the Regiment’s build up and deployment to Op TELIC in 2003. Which prompted discussion, reflection and, ultimately, lessons identified for future consideration, much of which was brought to life through the memorabilia on display. Including pictures, photo albums, newspaper cuttings, diaries and other items. The feature piece of the display was the Lynx Mk7 which had been positioned adjacent to a AH64E, the contrast of which illustrated the development of the Regiment’s capability over the last 20 years. Although the capability of the regiment may have changed over that period, it was clear that the character of the Regiment had not, with some fantastic poems and vignettes being delivered from the Operation. A formal dinner night followed, with a strong attendance of both serving and retired personnel provided great opportunity for current mess members to rub shoulders with their predecessors.