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4 Platoon SGC863 40th Reunion 2nd April 2027

Welcome to the temporary SGC 863 Reunion photo and information page……and if you are interested in joining Gunner Sailing, then drop me a line.

As we gradually reconnect and track down former members of 4 platoon, this page will serve as a temporary repository for photographs, memories, and reunion updates in the lead-up to our 40th Anniversary Reunion at RMAS on Friday 2 April 2027. New material will be added from time to time, so please do check back regularly.

Looking all very “war-ie”

Who we have found so far: Jack (Michael or Mike) Simpson, Simon Page, Toby Bridge, Chris Farrimond, Chris Kemp, Ian Williams, Jonathan Capon, Mark Gammon, Neil Selby, Nick Sutherland, Peter Cross (SIR), Rupert Firbank, Neil Ashcroft, Arthur Christian (stand by your beds), and Keith Mitchell. Let’s keep hunting for the remaining six.

Pre-RMAS Reunion – based on all the banter in the whatsapp chat, we are exploring dates for a London pre-RMAS Reunion. This will be either a long lunch or dinner on the 14th, 16th or 21st of October. Details to follow.

RMAS Reunion 2027 Final Details – these will be published by the Sandhurst Trust closer to the event…..might be good to book hotel rooms early (I think most people stay at the luxurious Holiday Inn by the front gates to RMAS). In the meantime, you can find further information about RMAS reunions on the Sandhurst Trust website: https://sandhursttrust.org/pages/reunions.

Send any more photos to Mike / Michael / Jack Simpson

THE 2026 AUGUST CAPTION COMPETITION – clearly we are all bored!

“DO YOU SEE THESE?!! DO YOU? Do you know what they mean?!?
My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the armies of the North. General of the Felix Legions. Loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.”
So you’d better remember!” (J Capon)
Freddie Mercury tries Sandhurst for a day.
“Had you been stood next to a mere mortal (non giant) you’d have been safely out of his reach, but…”
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas…
I found a stash in my rucksack… anyone want one?
From Keith’s loo….includes the 1968 Olympic peaceful protest raised fist salute in natty jacket and tie
“Even reflected in two pairs of perfectly bulled boots, Page’s moustache still wasn’t getting any better.” OR all above and insert…..”his nose still looks brown”.

A Few Pictures from the Young Peter Cross

Is that really Cross – salute is far too good!
And a young-looking Major Cross with the future King……captions anyone? Is that Gammon in the centre?

Earlier Photos Shared on WhatsApp

And all looking very smart
Before or after a log run in the woods

From left to right…..Gammon, Lane, Firbank, Ashcroft, Bridge, Simpson, Todd, Bamber, Capon, Yaakob, Sutherland, Hutchinson, Kemp, Selby, Edwards, Mitchell, Williams, Page, Farrimond.

Peter Cross marks the spot – the ones that managed to escape!
4 Platoon Team that won Ex Harp String – Farrimond, Firbank, Selby, Simpson, Williams, Kemp.

More Harp String Photos from Neil Selby

More Photos to Enjoy

Caption competition please: “You’d get arrested for that today….or actually, maybe not!”
What a team….company champions!
Eyes right!!!!
Is that Page’s grandfather sat between the grandfathers of Bridge and Firbank – Sandhurst 1916????
And the real Grandfather Page in India 1927…..with silly moustache plus DCM and MM. He had a good war!
And I couldn’t resist adding my grandfather…..18 year old Gnr Archie Jack Simpson RHA 1914
Bridge and Firbank…so posh!!!!
Capon getting ready for show parade?
Name that dog, anyone?
I think…Ashcroft, Hutchinson, Bridge, Mitchell, Edwards

Final Exercise Photos from Neil Selby

Please keep sending your photos and memories via the whatsapp group or drop me an email…..I’ll try and set up a dedicated FaceBook or another webpage where we can also add rude comments!

Click here to send any more photos to Mike / Michael / Jack Simpson

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