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ACC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

Mess, this world class collection is now open to logistic soldiers at War. From a love poem about a
the wider public and is a must for any military soldier of the Royal Waggon Train at Waterloo, to a
enthusiast. gritty painting of life in Afghanistan, this exhibition
Exhibits include an EOD Humber Pig and captures a different side of our story. Easels, paper,
Bomb Disposal Wheelbarrow from Op Banner, paints and pencils allow visitors to have a go them-
WW1 horse-drawn vehicles, Monty’s Rolls Royce, selves, with a prize for the best examples.
and several WW2 vehicles. Also featured is a Field A visit to The RLC Museum at Worthy Down
Kitchen in a recreated FOB from Afghanistan, is a must for every past and present member of
an Eager Beaver, many Victorian uniforms and the ACC Association, as well as their families
weapons and swords from many eras. and friends. For opening times and further infor-
The museum’s first temporary exhibition, housed mation please visit the museum’s website at:
on the top floor, displays art and poetry produced by https://www.royallogisticcorps.co.uk/museum/

The ACC’s Place in the New Museum

Editor: At the time of writing, the internal However, thankfully they are happy for
work at the museum was still very much us to display it, even though its rightful
‘work-in-progress’ but you will be able to owner is as yet unclear. The Museum
get an idea of some of the displays from the has made a conscious effort to ensure
photos shown here. that the ACC are well represented
The RLC Museum will feature a throughout the building. Additional
number of ACC medal groups and stories and photographs can and will
other objects on display. They have a be added to the touch screens therefore
Soyer Stove cut in half, which will sit the representation of ACC history in
next an actual piece of equipment. The the RLC Museum will grow over time.
one cut in half will show visitors how Of special relevance is the fact that
they worked. There will also be some their first new volunteer to sign up to
display an ACC Mess kit and items
‘smell pots’ which visitors can lift to help at the Museum is a former ACC
from St Omer Barracks, as well as a
smell coffee, bread and a stew – made Chef who has been sorting out the
WW2 recipe book which a soldier has
from the Soyer Stove. They will also shop stock ready for when they open.
covered with a piece of trouser cloth. In
the Forward Operating Base (FOB) is a
No: 5 Cook Set as used in Afghanistan
along with a hay box, Norwegian con-
tainer and other associated items.
Two original ACC oil paintings
by Terence Cuneo will hang in the
Princess Royal Presentation room.
Napoleon’s bread oven is on display
also. Interestingly, this oven has been
listed as ‘missing’ from the Royal
Artillery Museum since the mid-1960s!

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