Les and life 'Hi there'
The Rifles, The King's Division & The Queen's Division Passing Out Parade @ Catterick Garrison, On 6th February 2009
7th February 2009

It was a VERY cold day, but Reg Humphreys KOYLI, Les Parkin KOYLI, Alan Yates KOYLI and Jim Smith KOYLI got well wrapped up. We forgot the cold when we heard the stirring music of the band, and the Rifles marched on at 160 paces per minute, as opposed to the more sedate pace of the KINGS & QUEENS Divisions. A very nice day, Thanks to Reg and his sturdy car.

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00. Introduction.
00. Introduction.
 01.Jim Smith, Les
01.Jim Smith, Les
02.These are prizes. The rifle is to be presented to the Best Recruit from the Rifles Platoon.
02.These are prizes. The rifle is to be presented to the Best Recruit from the Rifles Platoon.
 03. Another view. The Best Recruits from the Kings Div and the Queens Div Platoons are to be presented with tankards.
03. Another view. The Best Recruits from the Kings Div and the Queens Div Platoons are to be presented with tankards.
04. Jim Smith all ready to go with his video camera
04. Jim Smith all ready to go with his video camera
 05. The band marches onto the square
05. The band marches onto the square
 06. The Right markers are in position. The RSM shouts 'Bugler sound the advance' and The Kings Div and the Queens Div platoons march onto the square. The Rifles wait UNTIL the 2 platoons are in position before they march on at a higher speed.
06. The Right markers are in position. The RSM shouts 'Bugler sound the advance' and The Kings Div and the Queens Div platoons march onto the square. The Rifles wait UNTIL the 2 platoons are in position before they march on at a higher speed.
07. The Garrison Band marches on the first two platoons
07. The Garrison Band marches on the first two platoons
08. All platoons now on parade
08. All platoons now on parade
 09. Parade Commander waiting for the Inspecting Officers to attend
09. Parade Commander waiting for the Inspecting Officers to attend
 10. Just over Jims shoulder can be seen the regimental cameraman, Jim says his videos are always very good ?? Only trouble is we never see em
10. Just over Jims shoulder can be seen the regimental cameraman, Jim says his videos are always very good ?? Only trouble is we never see em
 11. King's Div, with the Queens Div following, march past the dais.
11. King's Div, with the Queens Div following, march past the dais.
12. Due to the marching speed of the Rifles Platoon, they have to wait until the heavy infantry platoons are out of the way
12. Due to the marching speed of the Rifles Platoon, they have to wait until the heavy infantry platoons are out of the way
12a. The two heavy infantry platoons march past the saluting base
12a. The two heavy infantry platoons march past the saluting base
 14. The Kings Division, then the Queens.
14. The Kings Division, then the Queens.
 15. The Rifles Marching Past
15. The Rifles Marching Past
16. The Band
16. The Band
 17. The Stirring Band marches
17. The Stirring Band marches
 18. I wish there had been some buglers on parade, but as it is a Corps Band, no buglers - Arghh
18. I wish there had been some buglers on parade, but as it is a Corps Band, no buglers - Arghh
19. With their flowing winter greatcoats, spurs on their heels, and excellent music. On a par with the old KOYLI band
19. With their flowing winter greatcoats, spurs on their heels, and excellent music. On a par with the old KOYLI band
20. The Rifles on Parade
20. The Rifles on Parade
 21. The Kings Division
21. The Kings Division
 22. The Queens Division
22. The Queens Division
 23. The Rifles on the March
23. The Rifles on the March
24. The Parade Commander asking permission to march out the top recruits
24. The Parade Commander asking permission to march out the top recruits
 25. Top recruit Prize winners are lined up for the prize giving
25. Top recruit Prize winners are lined up for the prize giving
 26. Inspecting the three platoons
26. Inspecting the three platoons
 27. Another recruit being given award
27. Another recruit being given award
28. Ready for prize giving. The Rifleman far right is the Rifles Best Recruit
28. Ready for prize giving. The Rifleman far right is the Rifles Best Recruit
 29. These won some prizes. The Scotsman was trained with the Rifles Platoon. Rfn Priest far right will be presented with the Rifle as Best Recruit Rifles Platoon.
29. These won some prizes. The Scotsman was trained with the Rifles Platoon. Rfn Priest far right will be presented with the Rifle as Best Recruit Rifles Platoon.
 30. A side shot of the award ceremony
30. A side shot of the award ceremony
 31. Getting a prize from the Brigadier
31. Getting a prize from the Brigadier
32. The prize winners, I bet he was cold in that kilt ?
32. The prize winners, I bet he was cold in that kilt ?
 33. This replica Rifle was the prize for the best recruit in the Rifles Platoon
33. This replica Rifle was the prize for the best recruit in the Rifles Platoon
 34. The Rifle for the Best Recruit from the Rifles, being brought on by the Rifles Training Cpl.
34. The Rifle for the Best Recruit from the Rifles, being brought on by the Rifles Training Cpl.
 35. Getting a Prize
35. Getting a Prize
36. The Best of the Rifles Platoon. Rifleman Priest.
36. The Best of the Rifles Platoon. Rifleman Priest.
 37. Rifleman Priest being presented with the rifle.
37. Rifleman Priest being presented with the rifle.
 38. Well done lad - Best Recruit, Rfn Priest
38. Well done lad - Best Recruit, Rfn Priest
 39. Brigadier Smith ready for the parade
39. Brigadier Smith ready for the parade
40. Brigadier Smith taking the salute
40. Brigadier Smith taking the salute
 41. March past
41. March past
42. March Past
42. March Past
 43. Marching past
43. Marching past
44.
44.
 45.
45.
 46. Great music. With families clapping, as Sons, Husbands, Boyfriends pass.
46. Great music. With families clapping, as Sons, Husbands, Boyfriends pass.
 47. The Rifles Platoon, very smart
47. The Rifles Platoon, very smart
48. The Parade Band, good musicians
48. The Parade Band, good musicians
 49.Garrison Band were very good
49.Garrison Band were very good
 50.The Band
50.The Band
 51. Band
51. Band
52. Excellent performance
52. Excellent performance
53. Parade Commander brings the recruits to attention
53. Parade Commander brings the recruits to attention
 54. The Lady to the left waving to her son 'Hi Johnny I am here', as the Rifles do their stuff, the double march. Unique to The Rifles (previously The Light Division)
54. The Lady to the left waving to her son 'Hi Johnny I am here', as the Rifles do their stuff, the double march. Unique to The Rifles (previously The Light Division)
 55. The Rifles - Double March
55. The Rifles - Double March
56. Rifles - At The Double. The crowd of spectators stood cheering & clapping as the Best Platoon marched past at the double
56. Rifles - At The Double. The crowd of spectators stood cheering & clapping as the Best Platoon marched past at the double
57. The best Regt in the British Army 'The Rifles' brilliant. That Scots bloke's knees are not high enough. Must have been bloody cold that day.
57. The best Regt in the British Army 'The Rifles' brilliant. That Scots bloke's knees are not high enough. Must have been bloody cold that day.
 58. The Rifles Doubling past the saluting base, to the bands 'Jockey to the fair' march (Excellent photo !! 'Stop bragging 'Les')
58. The Rifles Doubling past the saluting base, to the bands 'Jockey to the fair' march (Excellent photo !! 'Stop bragging 'Les')
 59. And they are gone.
59. And they are gone.
60. The Garrison Padre.
60. The Garrison Padre.
 61. Alan Yates, talking to Brigadier Smith
61. Alan Yates, talking to Brigadier Smith
62. Reg Humphreys speaking to Brigadier Smith. Reg is very respectful to Senior Officers.
62. Reg Humphreys speaking to Brigadier Smith. Reg is very respectful to Senior Officers.
 63. Alan Yates
63. Alan Yates
64. Alan, jim
64. Alan, jim
65. The Garrison RSM getting a quick pint
65. The Garrison RSM getting a quick pint
66. Alan Yates,
66. Alan Yates,
 67. Members of the Sjts mess
67. Members of the Sjts mess
68. Some Sjts Mess members and Veterans
68. Some Sjts Mess members and Veterans
 69. Some DLI Veterans
69. Some DLI Veterans
 70. The Vets Relaxing in Mess lounge
70. The Vets Relaxing in Mess lounge
 71. Alan Yates.enjoying a drink
71. Alan Yates.enjoying a drink
72. Suspicious characters here ? I didnt realize how tall I was until i saw this ??
72. Suspicious characters here ? I didnt realize how tall I was until i saw this ??
73. Alan, ?? (Cede) Jim Smith, Two nice blokes either side Les
73. Alan, ?? (Cede) Jim Smith, Two nice blokes either side Les
74. Alan, Reg, Jim (Three Fine KOYLI Men)
74. Alan, Reg, Jim (Three Fine KOYLI Men)
 75. Alan, ??, Reg
75. Alan, ??, Reg
76. Who the Hell put that in there ?
76. Who the Hell put that in there ?
77. Jim having a look, Hmm
77. Jim having a look, Hmm
 78. Come on Alan get it out mate
78. Come on Alan get it out mate
 79. Alan Having a serous go '$%&£' Grr
79. Alan Having a serous go '$%&£' Grr
80. Jim on traffic control, 'Err thanks Jim'
80. Jim on traffic control, 'Err thanks Jim'
 81. Ready to go 'Reg is going to start on skid pad' very icy road
81. Ready to go 'Reg is going to start on skid pad' very icy road
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