Bands Photos

Hi MLU-ers,

I just "happened" on this link that has an amazing collection of photos of bands, Canadian in there too, but a great International collection. Something for everyone?

Norm, there are a couple of the 48th Highlanders.

Geoff, I also noticed Queens Own Rifles photos.

http://www.harrogate.co.uk/Harrogate-band/vbbp-oz.htm



Karmen

[Mark W. Tonner]

Dear MA , just for you:

Caption: Band of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, taking part in a sports meet, England, 23 April 1942
Source: LAC - PA-163633

[Mark W. Tonner]

... and because MA , you have this thing for guys in kilts:

Caption: Pipe band of The Essex Scottish Regiment marching across a bridge which had been captured by the regiment, Groningen, Netherlands, 17 April 1945
Source: LAC - PA-130999

[Mark W. Tonner]

...also for MA , see the thread here regarding 'CMPs in the background of photos' for a photo of No. 1 Pipe Band, C.W.A.C.

Cheers

Thanks you Gramps

I especially enjoyed seeing the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, of course ... oh and the C.W.A.C.'s ... oh and YEAH the Kilts

I do love photos!!! You sure can pull them out of a hat Mark ...



MA

[Gordon Yeo]

If you look at the Essex Scottish pipers you will notice something odd.

[mike mckinley]

not so much a band per say, but attached is a pic taken at fleet england in 1942. it is of some members of b coy. North Shore New Brunswick Regiment........the tall, strikingly handsome fellow with the bugle was my grand father.... to you gramp.....mike

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by Vets Dottir
You sure can pull them out of a hat Mark ...

... Sorry MA, wrong end ..........................

Cheers

P.S. Your Welcome .....

[Mark W. Tonner]

... came across this one .....

Caption: Soldiers of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada and the Lorne Scots taking part in the Changing of the 1st Canadian Corps Guard ceremony, Rocca, Italy, 1 March 1944
Source: LAC - PA-171294

Cheers

Originally posted by mike mckinley
not so much a band per say, but attached is a pic taken at fleet england in 1942. it is of some members of b coy. North Shore New Brunswick Regiment........the tall, strikingly handsome fellow with the bugle was my grand father.... to you gramp.....mike

Hi Mike,

To your Gramps from me

After all this time, I still keep hoping to come across photos of my Uncle/s, one day. It's so great to have photos.

Karmen

[Mark W. Tonner]

... here is an interesting one .....

Photo No.: H 38965
Photographer: Mapham (Sgt) War Office official photographer
Title: THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 1939-45
Collection No.: 4700-37
Description: Sherman tank crews of 2 Troop, C Squadron, 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) preparing their vehicles while the regimental band plays on, 30 May 1944.
Period: Second World War
Date: 30 May 1944
Copyright: Crown copyright
Access: Unrestricted
Colour / B&W: Black and white
Type: Official photograph

[Mark W. Tonner]

... and one of the Pipes & Drums of the Canadian Berlin Battalion ...

Caption: Canadian Berlin Battalion march past during a flag raising ceremony, Berlin, Germany, 20 July 1945
Source: LAC - PA-130018

Note: This is actually a photo of the Pipes & Drums of the 1st Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's)

Cheers

Oh, be still me wee bittie Missy Ma Yappy heart ... the kilts ... Oh, the KILTS! I swoon ...

Ma Yappy