[RG-7] 

A group of Personnel from 35 O.F.P. taking a break during an opp. in the "ULU" (Jungle). Although we were classed as a "working " unit personnel from the unit often volunteered to go out and support other infantry units, mainly the Gurkhas. If it was a "RED" alert, that was when "CTs" (COMMUNIST TERROIST) were known to be active in the area you had no choice, you were called out, this was one of those occasions. Weapons in the picture are, Bren gun, Mk5 Lee Enfield Rifle which is a shorter version of the WW2 Mk4,which we used in basic training, the Mk5 also has a flash eliminator on the end of the barrel both that and the Bren used the same 303 callibre ammo. The Mk5 Sten. gun , as seen here with the author on the right of the picture used 9mm ammo, the magazine had a capacity of 31 rounds but 29 rounds was the recommended as any more there was the possibility for the sten. to jam. A pouch holding 3 magazines was normally carried.

Lt. P. Eshelby. CO of 35 OFP [RG-8] 

Lt Peter Eshelby, our Commanding Officer

Ray Gipson relaxing in Kluang 1955 [RG-9] 

A moment to relax after a days work at the "Field Park". Note the "Mozzy" (Mosquito) net rolled up on the shelf, a packing case for a cupboard, the lamp is made up from a length of bamboo with a timber base, bulb holder and shade were purchased. A typical days work for an M.T.Office (Motor Transport) N.C.O. would include the updating of vehicle records from the previous days journeys, noting any vehicle malfunctions or problems reported by the driver and subsequently notifying the R.E.M.E Technicians (L.A.D. Light Adjustment Department) who would carry out any minor repairs. Notify each vehicle driver when his 406 was due. Each vehicle had to have a monthly inspection and known as a 406. The term 406 relates to the Vehicle Book which is number 406, the inspection was similar to a U.K. MOT, this was carried out by the R.E.M.E (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers). If a vehicle had any major defaults it would have go into the R.E.M.E workshops to be rectified. The unit had a total of 19 vehicles, 9 Ford Store Bins, 6 Ford W.O.T.6 3 ton cargo trucks, 3 were later replaced by BEDFORD R.L.s) due to broken engine connecting rods, a weak point with that V8 engine. 1 Morris M.R.A.1 a 1 Ton cargo, a Leyland Hippo 10 ton MK 1, Ford Willys Jeep and a Matchless 350 (G3L) Motor bike.

On the Basha steps at Muar 1955. [RG-10] 

Collins, Johny Greatbanks, Taffy Parfit and Tony Delaney (better known as Les in those days) pose on our Basha steps after a farewell parade to a long serving officer.