Foe to Friend: The British Army in Germany since 1945

The Army and the occupation of Germany

Last formed RAF unit in British Forces Germany closes The lowering of the Ensign at the Royal Air Force Legal Services office in Normandy Barracks, Sennelager, on 28 June marked the official closure of the last formed RAF unit in British Forces Germany. The ceremony was attended by AVM Tamara Jennings, Director of Legal Services (RAF), Air Cdr Kevin Sanders, Deputy Director Legal Services, Brig Richard Clements, Comd BFG and Lt Col Bob Wells, Paderborn Station Commander. Sqn Ldr Sian Davies, Off

During the Cold War, British soldiers in Germany who were honing their skills on the Soltau-Lüneburg Training Area had an unlikely hero. Wolfgang Meier sold a selection of food and drink to hungry troops, with an uncanny knack for knowing just when and where to turn up with his famous van. Do you have any memories of Wolfgang? 🗓Tune in to our next and final virtual tour of #FoeToFriend exhibition here on Facebook at 12.00 this Thursday, as Dr Peter Johnston explores what life was like in German