Troops celebrate festive period
The Fifth Fusiliers are a North-East based infantry unit with a footprint of 178 miles from Berwick in the north to Doncaster in the south, with Z Company training at Alnwick.
The event was attended by all parts of the Battalion and the weekend consisted of sport challenges and a stretcher race, pictured above.
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Hide AdThis was followed by Christmas dinner, which saw the traditional routine of the troops being served by the Officers and Seniors. The Fusiliers Band played and the Chefs produced a fantastic festive spread.
Later that night, all enjoyed a band and a comedian in the NAFFI. The turnout was high.
For more information about the Fifth Fusiliers, including training in Alnwick, visit http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/30248.aspx