Yesterday we fired the traditional International Teams match organised by the Royal Air Force Target Rifle Club. The location this year was at Stoney Castle Range.
The first of these matches was held in 1975 between Canada and the RAF. As far as we could ascertain yesterday there were only three people present who had been at that inaugural event 40 years ago: Chris Fitzpatrick, 'Chalky' White and myself!
We put in two teams of 8, with a mix and match of shooters and coaches. It's all part of the learning experience in trying to determine which are the most compatible working arrangements. The day was mostly fine, with a blustery wind and occasional showers. There are not many wind flags at Stoney Castle, which adds to the challenge.
The results of the match were:
1. RAF "Chipmunk", 1159.163; 2. Army TRC "Green", 1153.122; 3. Canada "X", 1144104; 4. West Indies "Mongrels", 1124.106; 5. Canada "Y", 1099.90; 6. RAF "Shackleton", 1087.88; 7. Army TRC "Red", 1070.92.
The RAF hosted a reception at their Club House in the evening.
I should have noted earlier that Daniel Chisholm fired in the Match Rifle Competitions earlier in the week. He used his target rifle with a scope, but fired "off the elbows" with no rest (our old TR-O style). Daniel finished in 43rd place in the overall aggregate out of 102 competitors, a most commendable performance!
We have also been joined in the Pavilion by Francis and Marielle Bezeau. Francis will be firing as an individual in the F Class events starting tomorrow.
Today we are to fire against the Barbarians RC on Stickledown in the afternoon. This is the last team match before the major NRA events next week. The Team BBQ for members and their guests will be this evening.
The first of these matches was held in 1975 between Canada and the RAF. As far as we could ascertain yesterday there were only three people present who had been at that inaugural event 40 years ago: Chris Fitzpatrick, 'Chalky' White and myself!
We put in two teams of 8, with a mix and match of shooters and coaches. It's all part of the learning experience in trying to determine which are the most compatible working arrangements. The day was mostly fine, with a blustery wind and occasional showers. There are not many wind flags at Stoney Castle, which adds to the challenge.
The results of the match were:
1. RAF "Chipmunk", 1159.163; 2. Army TRC "Green", 1153.122; 3. Canada "X", 1144104; 4. West Indies "Mongrels", 1124.106; 5. Canada "Y", 1099.90; 6. RAF "Shackleton", 1087.88; 7. Army TRC "Red", 1070.92.
The RAF hosted a reception at their Club House in the evening.
I should have noted earlier that Daniel Chisholm fired in the Match Rifle Competitions earlier in the week. He used his target rifle with a scope, but fired "off the elbows" with no rest (our old TR-O style). Daniel finished in 43rd place in the overall aggregate out of 102 competitors, a most commendable performance!
We have also been joined in the Pavilion by Francis and Marielle Bezeau. Francis will be firing as an individual in the F Class events starting tomorrow.
Today we are to fire against the Barbarians RC on Stickledown in the afternoon. This is the last team match before the major NRA events next week. The Team BBQ for members and their guests will be this evening.
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