Many thanks to RAPTC Instructors SSI Taylor, SI Hilson and SI Ramsdale who have been sharing their experiences of how Covid-19 has affected the delivery of Army P.T over the last 18 months and what permanent changes it is likely to bring.

An unusual Medal Monday in tribute to the GB Olympic haul, some of the many sporting medals won by RAPTC's competing in sports at every Service level.

Many thanks to ex-SSI Bob Pearce, his brother Jim and wife April, who built and donated this fantastic model of Brown gym in the days when it was used for gymnastic training to the Museum, as well as giving a very generous donation.

New in the Museum Many thanks to Sgt (SI) Sanju Kerung RAPTC who donated his kukri to the Museum. Sgt Kerung transferred into the RAPTC from RGR in February 2021, believed to be the first #Gurkha to directly transfer from that Regiment since its inception in 1994. The Gurkha Museum Trust

Medal Monday This week's set from WW1 Instructor CSMI W.L Martin

It was great to welcome ex-SMAA Barry Lillywhite to the Museum yesterday to hear some of his memories as a two-time Olympian. You can hear these in the gallery whilst looking at the blazer he wore at the 1972 Munich Games

Has anyone thought about using the empty 4 Tonner to transport the log and maybe going around the puddle? Just thinking outside the box.

Jungle training

Sorting through a huge pile of photographs and other archive material left to the Museum by Major Jim Wood a few years ago. Here are some nice images from the collection.

Setting up the new gazebo for families day tomorrow on the ASPT

All ready for families day at the ASPT. lets hope we get dome nice weather!

Great to see some of the RAPTC instructor's children following in their footsteps!

OBJECT OF THE MONTH August's OOTM is the board which was used for course photographs at the Hong Kong Physical and Adventurous Training Centre 1971-1997.

Potted Sports aspect of the Flag Competition on the ASPT

Who remembers the RAPTC performing at the Royal Tournament?

New in the Museum Bush uniform worn by SI G.W Welsh whilst serving with the North Rhodesian Regiment in the 1950s.

A great photo just donated to the Museum showing SI William Taylor demonstrating unarmed combat techniques during WW2

The Curator and SMAA were glad to welcome Mr George Spencer to the Museum today to receive a copy of his autobiography detailing his life lessons from his time as an Army PTI in the 1940s.

OBJECT OF THE MONTH September's OOTM is the Moules trophy, formerly presented for gymnastics by the WRAC.

The RAPTC Museum will be closed until further notice until the appointment of a new Curator. Watch this space for news on reopening