1664 challenge

800 Marines in Exmouth speed march

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 06/02/2014 - 11:46am

Around 800 military personnel from Commando Training Centre Royal Marines celebrated the Corps’ 350th birthday this weekend with a speed march through the centre of Exmouth and Lympstone.

On Saturday (31 May) morning the Marines formed up into their training departments, known as Wings, tackled the grueling speed march through the town.

“The aim of the speed march is to raise money for the Royal Marines, Royal Marines raising money for Royal Marines.” said WO1 Phil Gilby, the Regimental Sergeant Major of CTCRM speaking ahead of the march.

“The plan is to put between...

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