[Afghanistan Lecture]A night which proves to be very interesting

Post by **UK_Force** » 2011-02-28 11:17

If anyone is interested there is going to be a guest speaker talking about his experiences in Afghanistan, from a soldiers point of view.

These are very, very interesting lectures, and worthwhile if you have any interest in this conflict, and what its actually like "on the ground" in Afghanistan.

As a Light Dragoon he was involved in Operation Panthers Claw, which in itself was a very interesting Op !!

You also get some time to visit the exhibts prior, along with a Cafe / Bar for refreshments.

If anyone is thinking of going all the details are included below, and if you post here too, we could all meet up prior (I will be attending myself).

BOVINGTON TANK MUSEUM LECTURE 7.30pm THURSDAY 24 MARCH 2011

As part of its season of winter evening lectures, the Tank Museum at Bovington has invited Captain Noel Swales, Light Dragoons, to give a talk on his experiences from several tours in Afghanistan. Under the title ?An Almighty Punchy Tour? he will describe the terrain, climate, logistics, casualty procedures and personal challenges, illustrated with his own stories and those of his soldiers. He will also reflect on tour lengths, R&R, communications to and from home and the reactions of young officers and soldiers to some of the fiercest fighting since WW2. A week or two after his talk, the Museum will open its new Afghanistan Exhibition, which the Light Dragoons have helped to create.

Typically an evening lecture at the Museum attracts between 80 and 100 people. Will you help us to double the audience by coming along and by spreading the word among your friends, especially those who have not served in the Services and would appreciate a soldier?s view of the war? Tickets are priced at ?10; the Museum will be open from 6pm so there will be an opportunity to tour the collection of vehicles and exhibits before the lecture starts.

Please contact me by e-mail [email protected] to reserve your tickets; cheques should then be made out to The Tank Museum and posted to the Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset BH20 6JG. I look forward to seeing you in Bovington on 24 March for the first of the Colonel?s Appeal events in the South West.

Thank you.

Jeremy Selfe

Post by **fuzzhead** » 2011-02-28 12:13

Someone needs to record this for people who can't make it for whatever reasons.

agreed.... any PR players able to attend and bring along a vid cam?

dtacs · Post by **dtacs** » 2011-02-28 12:20

Sounds awesome, even a written record would be terrific,

Its a shame we don't have more of these things in Australia too.

iAllex · Post by **iAllex** » 2011-02-28 12:20

Draakon;bt6064 wrote:Someone needs to record this for people who can't make it for whatever reasons.

+1
I would love to attend, but being all the way over in Romania, makes my situation almost impossible

. I hope I can see at least a video or something.

DonDOOM · Post by **DonDOOM** » 2011-02-28 12:43

It would be awesome to attend, too bad it's a bit far away for just one night :/

Someone better record this

Cossack · Post by **Cossack** » 2011-02-28 14:35

I would love to attend but I'm living in Eastern Europe

mockingbird0901 · Post by **mockingbird0901** » 2011-02-28 14:53

No real need to say it, since it has already been said, but do bring a camera please.

burghUK · Post by **burghUK** » 2011-02-28 15:09

Id rather here it from an enlisted man and not an officer. Their experience differs greatly from that of the average soldier.

Megagoth1702 · Post by **Megagoth1702** » 2011-02-28 16:13

Please someone record this! :-/ I cant go to UK...

Psyko · Post by **Psyko** » 2011-02-28 17:39

isnt there an important information issue, like classified subject matter that shouldnt be disclosed on the internet?

Scot · Post by **Scot** » 2011-02-28 19:30

Would love to go, but a 2 and a half hour journey on a school night

might see though.

Spyker2041 · Post by **Spyker2041** » 2011-02-28 19:57

Damn, why does this have to be on a weekday, I get off work at 5 and live 3 hours drive away

Post by **UK_Force** » 2011-03-01 09:51

Id rather here it from an enlisted man and not an officer. Their experience differs greatly from that of the average soldier.

Trust me, when I say that is not quite the case at all these days - especially on Op Herrick, I myself am a Light Dragoon - and know him.

Ref the Camera, I don't think that will be allowed.

LEEROY_UK · Post by **LEEROY_UK** » 2011-03-21 18:12

looks like ill be able to attend this with a m8 as we live only 15 mins away

Can you buy tickets on the door ?