Despite the rain The High Sheriff of Northumberland was in 'high spirits' to see the end of an historic movement at a training area in Tynedale.
Northumberland based front line Regiment 3 Royal Horse Artillery, invited The High Sheriff, James Royds, to witness the final firing of their 105mm Falkland’s War era Light Guns at Otterburn Training area on Saturday, November 19.
This was an historic moment as it marked the changeover before they were re-equipped with Multi Launch Rocket Systems.
Colonel James Royds, of Haydon Bridge, was installed in an ancient ceremony at Hexham Abbey, to become the new High Sheriff of Northumberland, on Saturday, April 14.
High Sheriff of Northumberland James Royds said the rain didn’t dampen spirits and added: "Rather the opposite: it made sure we all hunkered down in various states of wet weather gear to watch Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Hooper and members of his regiment put on a superb final display of breathtaking gunnery.
"What a way to sign off before re-rolling to the Multi Launch Rocket System next year."
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