Pastel colours, sprinkled with tints of purple, give the course a wonderful character which perpetually changes on a seasonal basis. Our firefighters and control officers are doing a fantastic job in challenging conditions. The service urged people to help prevent further fires by not having barbeques and disposing of cigarettes correctly. During Military Training, public access is limited to the Bridleways which are Public Rights of Way. Members of 5th (Scottish) Parachute Bn on a DZ with field packed parachutes c1947, Massed Parachute Drop, Exercise Longstop, Netheravon airfield 1947, Heavy Drop from a Halifax, Ex Longstop Netheravon 1947, Hadrian glider landing at Netheravon, Exercise Longstop 1947, Members of 6th Para Bn emplaning a Dakota probably for Ex Longstop 1947, Paratroopers landing at Netheravon during Exercise Longstop 1947, A Coy 1 PARA Hildersheim BAOR circa 1948 Pte Mathews in foreground, Members of 11 PARA (TA) jumping onto Netheravon airfield, 1949. A short while later, our views were obscured by pine forests. Marked Bridleways are public rights of way, but Hankley Common is primarily a military training area and this takes priority over public access. In general this appears to have been a fast moving ground level grass and brushwood fire that did not linger long enough to get into the tree tops once it entered the pine woods. Members of 10 PARA waiting to board Hueys, Exercise Fort Campbell Kentucky, March 1979. Wednesday July 13th. Legionnaires storming a beach defended by 2 PARA soldiers, Exercise BLUE LEGIONNAIRE, January 2014. Airborne infantry make French connection, April 2016. Please comply with troops instructions. Lieutenant Matthew Williams, 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault), taking a break from the weather on Ex Eagles Build, 2014. It is also known as Radiator Charlies Mortgage Lifter, after Charles Byles (1890-1976), an auto mechanic, This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://website.lineone.net/~rural.life/atlanticwall/. He holds a container and is attached to the plane by his release strop. It passed the DZ huts on both sides and crossed the eastern ridge and the power line at the centre car park, then continued across Bridleway 101 down through the woods towards Woolfords Lane. Paras on Exercise Roaring Lion, Salisbury Plain, 1993, Paratroopers waiting for their first jump from a Skyvan at RAF Weston on the Green, 1996, Group photo of members of 4 PARA, 144 Para Field Ambulance and RM after their first Skyvan exit, 1996, Preparing the parachute equipment before our first jump from Skyvan, 1996, 4 PARA preparing chutes for the Skyvan jump, 1996, Pte James Robson of 16 Detachment, 4 PARA, 1996, Parachute stick prepare to emplane onto a Skyvan, 1996. Exercise Emerald Atlas, B Company, 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, September 2016. The empty bags will be pulled inside by the air dispatcher. 5 Star Rating. Recruits emplaning prior to a training jump at Ringway. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. Seaborne Assault, members of 15 PARA, Arran, Scotland, date unknown. Members of 3 PARA take part in Exercise Eagles Flight, 2012. Whether you are using plastic or fabric containers, Earthboxes, or even old buttercream buckets, there are a few important things to consider before planting. Members of A Coy 3 PARA, Ex Anakonda, 2 October 2014. Two very happy members of 16 Detachment, 4 PARA after their first Parachute descent. Smoke billowing from Hankley Common was also visible from the South Downs. Paras from 16 (Lincoln) Independent Coy emplaning at Newcastle Airport, c.1976-7. Paratrooper has just exited the aircraft. St James Church Architecture & History (2006). Indoor trainer at Ringway. About; The LLP Parachute from the DZ at RAF Weston on the Green, Ready for our first Parachute descent in the early morning from a C130, RAF PJI's prepare to freefall onto Weston on the Green, ready to check our arrival onto the DZ, 4 PARA Mortars load a 81mm Mortar on exercise, Stanford Training Area, 1980s, A container leaves the aircraft during a re-supply course at RAF Lyneham, Dave Saunby, 'Smudge' Smith and Kenny Morland on a 23 Para Field Ambulance exercise, Paras on exercise near Butlins, Skegness, early 1950s, Guards Para Coy assist with the loading of Ferret on to a Beverley for a training exercise, Members of 10 PARA took a break on a training exercise, c.late 1950s, Men of 2 PARA stand in front of the remains a 1 Tonner after a Heavy Drop failure at Swindon, late 1950s, Members of 16 Lincoln Coy waiting for a lift on a Huey for a heli jump, 1970s. A parachute stick wait on the ground. Exercise Musketeer Reprendre, December, 2015. Wednesday July 13th. From the top of the ridge, I truly grasped the immense scale of Hankley Common, as the valley spread out panoramically before me as I continued walking west. British Armys rapid reaction force jump into Poland: Ex Anakonda, 2 October 2014. The Atlantic Wall was built in 1943 during the Second World War by Canadian Troops as a replica of the German Atlantic anti-tank defences on the northern French coast. Brigadier Gale, King George VI and Major Dobie inspect troops at Ringway. DZ car park will be closed on the following dates: The DZ Car Park will be closed on Monday March 29th until Saturday April 3rd. View from inside a parachute training hangar. Some years ago it was discovered that amounts of WW2 ordnance had been buried on the area, then forgotten about, this closed the DZ for parachuting. Warming up quickly, the uphill sandy track took us through lowland heath characterised by dwarf shrubby plants predominately heatherandgorse. It is well worth a visit. The path eventually gets a bit steeper, going through pines to rejoin the ridge path. HANKLEY COMMON GOLF CLUB Menu 01252 792493 Pro Shop: 01252 797717 Find Us Contact Us Members' Login Book A Teetime facebook twitter instagram Home Visitors Green Fees Societies Club Safeguarding Policies WHS Handicap Tables Opens Course Course Guide Membership Pro Shop Pro Shop Staff Coaching News Golf Products Hankley Logo Products A recruit jumps from a fan trainer which simulates actual parachute landing speeds. Indian paratrooper adopts the landing position prior to landing, New Dehli, India, 1941. Men of 144 PFA after a first Balloon jump. For preference please use one of the many other superb nearby Commons. Homeowners up to 30 miles from Hankley Common said their homes were becoming smoky, forcing them to close windows and doors. I turned down Woolfords Lane to check the position of the fire and it was clearly heading in the direction of the houses on the Lane. Ex Black Jaguar: Rapid reaction Reservists go into action, October 2014. Surrey. Alex is currently the General Manager of Hankley Common Golf Club in Surrey, having joined the club at the start of 2018. Hankley Common Type Nature reserve Location Elstead, Surrey OS grid SU886413 Area 560 hectares (1,400 acres) Managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust Hankley Commonis a 560-hectare (1,400-acre) nature reserve and filming location in the south-west of Elsteadin Surrey. Parachute training using a barrage balloon at Ringway. Capt Dunn, OC of C Coy 4 PARA on Exercise Black Panther, Copehill Down OBUA Village, Salisbury Plain, July 2015. It is owned by the Ministry of . Busy month on Hankley Common more than a dozen different Army units and some filming. I then returned to the Police road block and told them that Woolfords Lane is narrow, not suitable for through traffic and vehicles driving along it were going towards the fire zone and would interfere with the evacuation of residents and animals from the farms. Hankley Common - Military Training Last Sunday, military training was interrupted by many walkers and riders ignoring MoD signs and instructions from troops. Membership; Pro Shop. 2019/20 - 33 2017/18 - 34 2015/16 - 41 2013/14 - 44 2011/12 - 50 2009/10 - 64. Paratroopers training in a Douglas Dakota aircraft. I directed them to a point further on where the lane was wide enough to turn round. Fire services have declared a major incident in Surrey and urged Londoners to cancel barbecues in the capital as firefighters continue to tackle significant weather-related blazes. A later parachute course parade at Ringway. A constant programme of physical and tactical training ensures Airborne Forces personnel are always ready for action in peak condition. Early paratrooper wearing a specially constructed helmet. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. John Waddy jumping from a Vickers Valencia aircraft. Four paratroopers carry a container to their aircraft ready for load in. I suggest that in future the MOD should keep some firefighting equipment at the DZ Huts and that soldiers should have basic fire-fighting training so that fires could be attacked earlier. For preference please use one of the many other superb nearby Commons. Soldiers of Airborne Forces form one of the elite services for the British Army. Members of 10 PARA on exercise in a Huey, Fort Campbell Kentucky, March 1979. Hankley Common, White Waltham, and Turin were among the filming locations. However, the service downgraded the blaze this evening although remain on the scene and warned people to steer clear of the area. Robert Watts restored colors in the photo Hankley Common DZ in the album Family photos using MyHeritage In Color Restore more July 01, 2022 Robert Watts published a new version of the Watts Family Tree family tree from the Family Tree Builder. The controversial US oil plan explained, Need to frighten the pants off public with new Covid strain, said Hancock, Constance Marten: Dead baby found wrapped in plastic bag, court hears. Crews are expected to remain on the scene until at least Monday, and people have been advised to avoid the area. Hankley Common was used for filming for part of the James Bond film Skyfall. Paratroopers and Apaches exercise air assault skills with US Air Force, March 2016. In more recent years, training parachute drops have become rarer. Just came across this on the FOC site, I thought it would be of interest to many here as most of us jumped into Hankley Common at some point. Hankley Common is a quality design and a beautiful course to play and just to walk around. Colchester-based paratroopers training alongside Italian soldiers, 1 September 2015. Causeway cleared and mounding around 18th hole remodelled and extended. Recruits in a Whitley practise static drills for simulated aircraft exit. Their adaptability and proficiency in various delivery methods, infantry and patrol techniques and renowned physical fitness ensures Airborne Forces retain their key role in British Armed Forces strategy. A bulldozer was used to establish a firebreak stop line along Bridleway 74, which runs along the edge of the woodlands, which runs north round Tad Moor and Yagden Hill. Halifax bomber dropping Jeep and containers during a practice run near Netheravon, 1946-47. Conversion course to Hastings aircraft, 3 PARA, Canal Zone, Egypt, February 1952. Use of the Commons by Canadian Troops during WWII King George V Inspection at Hankley Common - August 1915 In a tweet on Sunday afternoon, the fire service said it had attended a higher-than average number of incidents: Were tackling significant incidents in Enfield, Hayes and Thamesmead. Hankley Common was one of the locations used in the James Bond film Skyfall. The rendezvous point with my sister was at a section of the ridge with open views on all sides. Apaches fire first shots at Norfolk ranges, Exercise Pashtun Sword, 654 Sqn, 4 Regiment AAC, August 2013. Hankley Common has always been revered by the cognoscenti but only now is starting to receive the wider recognition it richly deserves. Troops practise aircraft drills in a mock aircraft fuselage. The firing of blank cartridges when the fire risk is very high seems unwise and a ban on smoking might also be advisable. 3 PARA exiting Dakotas, Thetford Norfolk, 1951. As on previous occasions local farmers and fire fighters provided water supplies and equipment in suppport of SFRS. Members of 2 PARA training in the LCUs at Ascension Island, May 1982. 4 PARA train in Spain on Exercise Iberian Star, 23 September 2015. Exercise Cypher Strike, fire and move test for airborne gunners, February 2016. Hankley Common has some interesting features and remains an important area for military training. Instructor teaches three recruits the parachute roll on a soft surface. As I only had an hour, I upped my pace and reached the wall in 5 minutes. One thing about jumping on hankly, if you were no 1 or 2 on the port side ,and looked down one could see a house with a swimming pool in back just as you pass that GREEN ON GO, if one looks closly in A BRIDGE TO FAR one can see the same thing for the PARA drop in the movie, remember the days when we didnt have bags to put our chtes in, tied up with 18 thread i think, funny how when we got the bags to put chutes in they kept going AWOL, seen on shot station guys going on leave, memories. Posed shot of two equiped paratroopers ready to emplane. Note the parachute related graffiti on the walls. Very early shot of an instructor demonstrating the parachute roll to recruits at Ringway. The "Atlantic Wall". inhabit its sacred grounds. Exercise Mercury Culmination, 10 December 2014. After consulting with their control room they stopped traffic from turning down the lane. Choosing a gradual descent, we followed a gentle curving path that revealed the armys Drop Zone huts on our left as we turned the final corner. [CDATA[ Troops in training use gunfire & pyrotechnics. Feeling adventurous, I took one of the right trails into the pine forests for a bit of a ramble. 654 Sqn, 4 Regiment Army Air Corps, Exercise Pashtun Sword, Stanford Training Area in Norfolk, August 2013. Winning Pair - at every event will win a holiday for 2 to a top European destination. Hankley Common Golf Club 0 Rating Snapshot About Reviews Content, Offers and more Rating Snapshot All Time Last 6 Months Last 12 Months Rating Index 5 Stars 0 4 Stars 0 3 Stars 0 2 Stars 0 1 Stars 0 Conditions Value Layout Friendliness Pace Amenities 0% Recommend this course Read Reviews About Holes 18 Type Private Par 71 Length 6909 yards [1] Contents Line of paratroops showing the early parachute smock and experimental head protection. Reservists prepare for airborne operations on Exercise Serpents Warrior, 144 PARA Med Sqdn RAMC (V), August 2016. A Paratrooper waits to jump in Exercise Joint Warrior, 2012. If you see an MoD Sign closing a track, please do not use it. 1. One of my memories of Hankley DZ was that somewhere about the centre of the DZ was something like a "Thermal" because while the rest of the stick was drifting down in good order, the poor bugger in the middle ( especially the smaller lads ) would hang around kicking frantically to get a move on ! Reservists train with Armys rapid reaction force on Exercise Joint Warrior, 2014. Kellie's Castle - Haunted Scottish Mansion. Firefighters continue to tackle significant weather-related blazes, with several fire engines sent to large blaze on Hankley Common. Paratroopers emplaning for a training exercise. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Members of C Coy 4 PARA on Exercise Black Panther, Copehill Down OBUA Village, Salisbury Plain, July 2015. Hankley Common DZ Car Park closed Monday 8th June to Friday 12th June 2020. If you are currently a ParaData member please login. The fire was downgraded by the service at 6.40pm, but people were still advised to avoid the area. Members of 10 PARA on NATO Exercise Annual Camp West Germany September 1979. Closure between Dye House Lane and the Elstead village boundary was clearly necessary immediately, if only to ensure safe evacuation of residents and animals from the area. A private report on the three fires on Hankley Common between July 13th and 28th. I understand that they had considerable problems due to inadequate fire breaks in some parts of tthe Common, something that the MOD will need to improve. Videos on social media showed black smoke billowing above the common, where grass and trees were alight. Other reminders of this period remain, dragons teeth and other wire and concrete structures, all showing the force used to destroy them 60+ years ago. The Airborne Shop is the official shop ofSupport Our Paras (The Parachute Regiment Charity RCN1131977). For your own personal safety and to avoid interrupting training, please comply with signs and instructions from troops. The wind was Easterly and the fire moved towards the West across the DZ and was extinguished that night. I walked along its length, passing several breached sections. The wind played a major part in all three fires, Northwest or North for the first two, Southwest for the third, so the first two were not a direct threat to Elstead or any or the other villages. The listing of any business does not constitute endorsement. Notice the Wellington aircraft on the right. Ministry of Defence / Parish Council. WHS Handicap Index 85% Allowance. The training area is only within Hankley Common and does not affect Elstead and Thursley Common areas as marked on the map below as S5 and S6. Inspection of Border Regiment by King George VI on Salisbury Plain, 1943. Hankley MOD March 2020. Hankley Common. Group of troops await briefing during synthetic training. April 6th, 1917. Pathfinders walking out to a C130 Hercules prior to jumping on Joint Warrior, Scotland, 2012. Well Bert that explains a lot ,why you turned out like you did,rackling the rivats must have knock some sense out of you ,I am sure you have a good case to claim and there are a lot of us would back your claim as we were personaly involved. Hankley Common Golf Club | National Club Golfer Top 100 Courses Hankley Common Show Us Your Medals NCG TOP 100s GB & Ireland 52 nd NCG TOP 100s Value 35 th NCG TOP 100s England 22 nd NCG TOP 100s Surrey 5 th Course Information Between midnight and 1700 weve attended more incidents than we would in a normal 24-hour period. Full Member. Hankley Common was used for filming for part of the James Bond film Skyfall. There are a number huts but no troops are permanently based on Hankley Common. HANKLEY COMMON GOLF CLUB. Paratroopers train with US Army medics, 25 March 2015. It seems clear that the Police lacked local knowledge and that some form of emergency liaison between the Parish Councils and the emergency services would reduce confusion in the future.The Army. Located on the Hampshire/Surrey border, the DZ and Infantry Training Area was a first step for the young crows from Depot Para, and a regularly used place for the blokes of the regular and TA battalions. A private report on the three fires on Hankley Common between July 13th and 28th. 01252 95699 (fax. The fire in Hayes could be be seen from across west London, with the LFB adding 70 firefighters are at the scene. Men of 1st Parachute Battalion line up to emplane an aircraft. The fire service said on Twitter the eight-hectare blaze on Hankley Common was producing a "great deal of smoke". Recently sectioned as a site of special interest the wall sits through the changing seasons being invaded by brambles, nettles and the worse type of creeper, a bored ACF mong. Paras reign in Spain, Ex Listed Paratrooper, C Coy 3 PARA, November 2016. The fire brigade tweeted at just before 6pm that the Enfield fire was under control while the Hayes and Thamesmead incidents were also under control but firefighters remained at the scenes. The blazes come days after a series of grass fires sparked by record-breaking temperatures. Website http://www.hankley.co.uk/ Industries Spectator Sports Company size 11-50 employees Headquarters TILFORD FARNHAM, SURREY Type. Hankley Commonis a 1,400 acre (560 hectare) nature reserve with the most extensive tracts of dry heath in the southwest ofElsteadinSurrey. To submit content, events and news please contact. Localities in the Area 28th April 2021 Hankley Common / Ministry of Defence Busy month on Hankley Common - more than a dozen different Army units and some filming. Paratrooper descends at RAF Aqir, Palestine, c.1946-7, A parachute drop by 15th (Kings) Parachute Battalion, India, 1946. This area is also popular as a shooting location for numerous Bond movies, Macbeth, 1917 and more recently Black Widow. Final checks by jumping instructors prior to training jumps from a Valencia, RAF Chaklala, India, 1942, A complete stick of training Indian parachutists having exited a Valencia, New Dehli, 1941. RSM Cooper, BSM Parker and TSM Lambert on Exercise Snowdrop, Cyprus, April 1953. lol take great care bert. First, it is important to choose the right type of planter and support system for your plants. In 1943, Canadian troops constructed a replica of a section of the Atlantic Wall- for use as practice techniques to breach the defences of the French coast prior to the D-Day landings. The first of a parachute stick waits for the green light before jumping from the aircraft. Further progress at the same speed and direction could have brought it to Pot Common overnight if it had not been stopped. To submit content, events and news please contact. There are currently no comments for this content. As a result it did not develop into the sort of fire-storm that has occurred elsewhere. With 2021 in full swing, many gardeners are looking for new varieties of plants to grow. Anybody else remember this phenomenon ? Ex Anakonda: British Airborne Soldiers prepare for a night jump, 2 October 2014. During the early years, and in preparation for the invasion of North West Europe in June 1944 especially, Airborne troops of 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions embarked upon numerous training operations, including several enormous practice exercises on Salisbury Plain. Prior to this he was the General Manager of Boyce Hill Golf Club in Essex, where he won GCMA 'Newcomer of the Year' Award in 2015 and was the Club Mirror Awards 'Manager of the Year' in 2017. Conversion course to Hastings aircraft, 3 PARA, Canal Zone, Egypt. Members of 3 Coy 10 PARA boarding a Wessex Annual Camp Thetford, September 1978. Located on the Hampshire/ Surrey border, the DZ and Infantry Training Area was a first step for the young crows from Depot Para, and a regularly used place for the blokes of the regular and TA battalions. Hankley Common is a common near Elstead, Surrey, England. Firefighters remained in the area for another four days damping down the area with the help of a helicopter dropping water. I would recommend that in future Parish Councils should establish close liaison on the ground with both emergency services. Also, I'm sure there are many stories out there waiting to be told about that particular piece of MOD property. Closing Thursley Road within Elstead village seemed excessive. A paratrooper taking part in Exercise Red Falcon at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, August 2014. Shell scrapes and tactical twigs now replace the need for wriggly tin, sand bags and a sharp '58 shovel. Photo by Christina Gottardi on Unsplash. Witley Common is situated 2 miles east of Hankley Common. She would have been able to spot me from this vantage point, had I continued on the lower path further. The blaze came as fire crews in London are also battled wildfires - with fires in Rammey Marsh in Enfield, and Cranford Park in Hayes. It urged people to avoid the area and said locals should keep their doors and windows shut, and not let pets outside. During this period the public are requested to stay on the Rights of Way, indicated by direction arrow tags on wooden posts. Further progress at the same speed and direction could have brought it to Pot Common overnight if it had not been stopped. Members of 3 Coy (10 PARA) on Bn Exercise Salisbury Plain 1982. Gardeners around the world have been growing these varieties for the past 8-10 years and are sharing their experiences with others. Soldiers of Airborne Forces form one of the elite services for the British Army. Troops practise parachute rolls on mats as part of synthetic training. I feel that the Army should take more responsibility for safeguarding Hankley from fires, partly by the provision of equipment at the DZ huts but also by giving trainees basic fire fighting training. Please help keep our outdoors safe: pack a picnic instead of a disposable bbq & dispose of cigarettes correctly. Scattered nearby are huge concrete chunks, smaller slabs and obstacles which I found most interesting. Sgt Mick Quinn training on half ton gun platforms, 3 PARA, Warcop, December 1981. A steady stream of traffic coming from Thursley indicated that no second block had yet been established. Troops ground training at Ramat David parachute school, Palestine 1947. Stick from 151 Battalion jumping from a Valencia, 1941, Parachute troops in air after a training jump, Tatton Park, 9 Jan 1941. There are a number huts but no troops are permanently based on Hankley Common. Paratroops recruits emplane for the first time. From there, I carried on to the right for a bit until I spotted a clear path on the left, up the ridge. The British Armys big guns have returned to the STANTA ranges in Norfolk, 7 PARA RHA, September 2013. The ruins area can be found after a short walk in a straight line across the Hankley Common golf course via public . Paratroopers board a Whitley Bomber prior to a training exercise, 1940. THE ATLANTIC WALL. Equipped troops are briefed prior to training jumps from a Whitley aircraft. Last minute map check before training jump from a Douglas Dakota. Having just exited during a training flight in India, the first parachute is about to open. From the upper car park and up a short slope, I found myself at the eastern rim above the commons. Meanwhile eight fire engines, the fire boat and around 65 firefighters are dealing with a grass fire on Defence Close in Thamesmead. It is owned by the Ministry of Defence. Troops evacuating casualties in festive challenges, 10 December 2014. Cpl Moffitt, C Coy 4 PARA on Exercise Black Panther, Copehill Down OBUA Village, Salisbury Plain, July 2015. Handicap limit - 28 ladies. If you really must come to Hankley, the Pitch Place Car Park remains open. Pte Emsley, C Coy 4 PARA on Exercise Black Panther, Copehill Down OBUA Village, Salisbury Plain, July 2015. They were evacuated with some difficulty when the fire approached the DZ huts. Firing a Javelin, Ex Blue Panzer, 2 PARA, Salisbury Plain, February 2014. The first fire started south of Yagden Hill on the ridge that runs above the boundary of the Hankley Golf Course. 3 PARA on exercise Wessex Storm, Salisbury Plain, November 2014. Troops in training use gunfire & pyrotechnics. Ex Anakonda: General Sir Houghton with a member of 3 PARA, 2 October 2014. Members of 7 PARA RHA on Exercise CYPHER BAYONET, September 2013. Operational commitments in Iraq and Afghanistan, combined with logistical limits to the amount of available aircraft have reduced the regularity of this valuable training experience. If you really must come to Hankley, the Pitch Place Car Park remains open. This includes text and imagery. SU884413. Today, remnants can still be seen at Lions Mouth. Members of A Coy, 2 PARA, Northern Ireland training, Stamford, September 1996. If in doubt ask us first. Hankley Common 2022. The wind was NW and the fire moved down the hill towards Bridleway 74 but was stopped before it reached the bridleway. The third fire was a definite threat to Elstead in the Woolfords Lane and Thursley Road areas. The trackside verges are SSSI and vehicles may not be parked there. Venaria Reale, Italy. Prior to the D-Day landings the wall was used as a major training aid to develop and practise techniques to . Troops practise aircraft exit drills on a wooden structure out of doors. The second fire zone was smoke free and cool enough on Friday 22nd for people to have no problem collecting cartridges for their scrap value. Surrey police is assisting its fire service colleagues and said Thursley Road, which runs alongside the common, had been closed. On Sunday 24th the Police setting up the road block at 2:00 pm on the Thursley Road were initially turning all traffic back towards Elstead. 2. Recruit preparing to jump from a swing-style flight trainer at Ringway in 1943. No doubt it was from the wonderful hastings Bert!! A subsequent Brigade relocation followed so even after EOD gave the all-clear, parachuting was a to remain a thing of the past: Hankley no longer sees the limited sticks exiting the belly of the beast on its short air corridor. The standards setting and IP regimes in Russia are open to some manipulation, as evidenced by last y, Growing Tom Wagner's Varieties of Tomatoes: A Gardener's Guide With Tips & Advice, Tom Wagner is a renowned horticulturist who has created several varieties of tomatoes, including the popular "Fort Vancouver Yellow Pear", "Pennsylvania Catchfly", "Santa Anna" and "Sunspot". If you really must come to Hankley, the Pitch Place Car Park remains open. Conclusions.The wind played a major part in all three fires, Northwest or North for the first two, Southwest for the third, so the first two were not a direct threat to Elstead or any or the other villages. We took the High Path scrambling up the sandy slope that turned rockier and steeper just before the top of the ridge. Troops practise parachute landing drills. The Dropping Zone (DZ) at one end of the bowl is where paratroopers were trained, initially from a barrage balloon and later dropped from aircraft.