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Posted: 12 Feb 2021

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H F F......................"Yomper"

H F F......................"Yomper"
HFF everyone. I hope you're all staying safe and well and that you're looking forward to the weekend.

This statue, called "Yomper" was sculpted by Philip Jackson and stands outside what used to be the Royal Marines Museum in Southsea, Hampshire. A "Yomp" is a march with heavy equipment over difficult terrain. Just out of shot there is a plaque which reads "This statue was unveiled by Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven on 8th July 1992 to commemorate all the Royal Marines and those who served with them in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War of 1982".

After disembarking from ships at San Carlos on East Falkland, on 21 May 1982, Royal Marines and members of the Parachute Regiment yomped with their equipment across the islands, covering 56 miles (90 km) in three days carrying 80-pound (36 kg) loads.

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 Jean
Jean
HFF ! It's an appealing piece of sculpture reminding us of those killed and hopefully of some comfort to their families. Otherwise I'm with UdoSm. I too was a young child in World War 2. And, at the moment I'm ambivalent about the Union Jack. It seems to have been hijacked by political parties that few in Scotland vote for. Sorry. I sound like a real grump. It's the snow and spending too much time reading the news. Have a good weekend and stay safe.
3 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
A superb statue and a great memorial and it also reminds me of the commando monument at Speen Bridge in Scotland,
Lets hope for more peace and less conflicts,
I wish you HFF and a lovely weekend Keith
3 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
That’s a very interesting text and great memorial statue ! HFF and a very nice weekend, Keith !
3 years ago.
 Christa1004
Christa1004 club
I didn't know that the Iron Lady was a real baroness... HFF Keith.
3 years ago.
 Janet Brien
Janet Brien club
Wow, that's an AWESOME sculpture, Keith! Loved the description and got me thinking about how the army routinely forces heavy gear marches. Found a page talking about how soldiers are more overloaded than ever these days...can you imagine being forced to carry 100 to 150 lbs for 9 MILES?!! INSANITY! www.popularmechanics.com/military/research/a25644619/soldier-weight

HFF!!
3 years ago.

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