Bicester is as soon as once more dwelling to a British Navy Regiment as the method of transferring service personnel, tools and their households from Germany into St David’s Barracks, Bicester begins.
1 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps have left Princess Royal Barracks in Gütersloh, Germany and moved into their new residence in Bicester.
The preliminary a part of their transfer started at present (eighth July) with the arrival of 18 navy autos which heralds the beginning of a brand new navy connection to the city, including to its lengthy historical past which already exists.
The 18 autos which arrived in two units included Tankers, 15 & 9 Ton Truck Cargo autos and Land Rovers.
The autos arrived in Marchwood, Southampton the place they had been unloaded earlier than they started their 86 mile journey to their new dwelling in Bicester.
At St David’s Barracks, Bicester the autos had been welcomed by The Mayor of Bicester Councillor Jim French and personnel from 12 Squadron, 1 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps.
Captain Dalby of 12 Squadron mentioned,
“That is extraordinarily thrilling instances because the transfer from Germany takes place. Bicester will now see a relentless move of not solely navy autos however personnel and their households. The Regiment is most actually wanting ahead to creating Bicester its dwelling.”
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