Operation Motorman

[the black pig]

Anybody involved in Operation Motorman ?
I served on HMS Fearless when we took the tanks into 'derry to take out the barricades. Can't remember the exact year , early '70s

[Bombardier]

I wasnt involved but Op Motorman was 31 july 1972.
It involved the British Army entering No-Go Areas established in Belfast and Londonderry as a result of internment the previous year.

It was a success.
21000 troops being deployed in the province at the time.

[the black pig]

As an aside , it was the only time I came under fire. Not strictly true , as we came alongside in derry , somebody from the opened up with a rifle.. against an 11000 ton warship !!!!!

[Bombardier]

As an aside , it was the only time I came under fire. Not strictly true , as we came alongside in derry , somebody from the opened up with a rifle.. against an 11000 ton warship !!!!!

You must have crapped yourself box; :eek:

[Zofo]

Par for the course! I only learnt about Motorman on my EPC (Easily Passed Course!)

[tam]

Was there for the clearing of the roadblocks. They were not pleased to see us. Those in the Creggan area threw everything at us including bed ends. Happy days. ;)

[tam]

Was billeted on H.M.S. Rame Head for 6 weeks.

[Unregistered]

I was part of the RN crew, that was towed out to N.I, and moored at Fort George. 6 months stint.

[eddiefrench]

I missed Motorman by a few months but we were still picking up the pieces from that operation even then. It was a bad time. The time of the cowboy.

[Chad]

I too had 6 weeks on the Rame head... great to have a steak sandwich after a patrol instead of an egg banjo! (2 Queens).. was also at the Knicker Factory and Piggery Ridge and a school that I cant remember the name of... any clues?

[tam]

I know the reply is late but I have had a rough time health wise.
Hi Chad, were you in 2 Queens or attached? I was Reme attached.
The school was St Joseph's in the Creggan Estate. We were asked to leave because of the damage caused to the school during our brief time there.