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The Passing of H. 3

One of the most strategically situated gun positions in Auckland has been closed. Strategic because of its proximity to the Gluepot and easy access to the city—a big advantage for hedgehoppers. Social amenities were few, but we were fortunate in having the big hall, which was very handy for badminton and basketball,’ and of course we were known' everywhere for our super dances..

From Caledonia to H.2., from Noumea to Ngataringa, and from Papua to H. 3., “Ring” wll mean more to the Ack Ack than “Love Honour and Obey.” “Ring” was our -mascothalf Alsatian, and half unknown. At detachments rear “Ring’ invariably took part in the dash to the guns. As a full-fledged sentry, who would bare his somewhat worn-down teeth at the approach of a civvy, he received his daily rations, as was his due.

On the Saturday before closing, Col. Rowbottom, accompanied by Capt. Brookes, paid a surprise visit, and complimented all on the precautions taken to • preserve the equipment ' during our temporary absence. The ambitious project of the 60ft. x 30ft. recreation hut, practically completed, was whisked away to parts unknown. The majority of -the materials used were “scrounged,” and it was built entirely with slave labour.

H. 3., the problem child, of the Regiment, one-time training establishment (and one of the best), satellite operational station and orphan of the Regiment, is no more. . Block off the Old Chip They say that Marshall Goering’s father was a short thin man, and weighed only nine stone. So the Marshall is a block off the old chip.

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Bibliographic details

Flak, Volume 1, Issue 6, 28 May 1943, Page 6

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The Passing of H.3 Flak, Volume 1, Issue 6, 28 May 1943, Page 6

The Passing of H.3 Flak, Volume 1, Issue 6, 28 May 1943, Page 6

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