OPEN DAY AT PEMBROKE BARRACKS

OPEN DAY AT PEMBROKE BARRACKS

The Engineer Squadron of the 3 Regiment Armed Forces of Malta is to hold an Open Day at Pembroke Barracks on Saturday 6^th May 2000 between 0900 hrs and 1800 hrs. The Open Day will commence with Holy Mass celebrated in Barracks followed by both practical and static displays. The practical displays comprise the erection of an Aerial Ropeway and bridging, simulation of a Plant/Rescue Operation, setting up of a field workshop and a helicopter demonstration of a slinging operation.

During this Open Day the public will be able to visit the base facilities and a static display including Heavy Plant, Tipper Trucks, EOD Equipment, Anti-Aircraft Guns and other Engineering equipment used in field and Emergency Operations.

A catchweight Tug-of-War competition is to be held between four teams representing the Engineer Squadron, Pembroke Local Council, Pembroke Parish Church and Pembroke Scouts Group. The final match is to be held at 1600hrs. The AFM Band will entertain the public during the event. Everyone is invited to attend.

The media are kindly requested to cover this event. Those interested will find the following schedule of events useful. For further information, the Regimental PRO, Major Harold Stivala may be contacted on tel: 640401.

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