An amazing site. The Olympischer Stadion aerial view.
Ex 22205445 Trooper Pat Howlett. "A" Squadron RHG 1950-54.
Ex 22205445 Trooper Pat Howlett. "A" Squadron RHG 1950-54.
I served and lived in the Stadium from August 1962 to February 1965. I served with Allied Staff Berlin, a tripartite planning headquarters for the British, French and American sectors. Allied Staff Berlin consisted of about 50 officers and men from the three nations and was located on the top floor of the rear wing of the main building; access being gained through the British Military Government. At the rear of this building was the Sergeants Mess, and at the ends of the two main wings of the stadium were two swimming pools - one was retained and used by British forces, whilst the other was used as a covered vehicle park for staff cars and other administrative vehicles. There was a further wing to right of the main building which housed the Brigade administrative staff, the Signal Squadron, and the RMP company. BSSO had its offices just outside the main stadium perimeter.
T Ford
Berlin Olympic Stadium. Bolton Wanderers versus German XI - 1952/3.
A/C Ray (Bomber) Wells
1955 - 1st Bn A & S Highlanders who were based at Montgomery Barracks at the time provide the guard of honour for a visiting American general.
The men again wearing their famous Sutherland tartan, which was in fact the same as the Black Watch in a slightly lighter shade. A guide to the Scottish regimental tartans can be found by clicking here.