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Topic starter
31/07/2026 12:11 pm
Just heard from Dave Rutter, that ex 1 Troop, 9 Independent Parachute Sqn RE, Colin Blackie Bryan has passed away. No further details as yet.
Blackie RIP Mate, you will be sorely missed !
31/07/2026 6:20 pm
R.I.P. Blackie.
01/08/2026 1:55 am
R.I.P.
01/08/2026 9:33 am
RIP 🌹Â
02/08/2026 2:00 pm
Bob, must've been before my time, the only Blackie i remember was the REME bloke. Concolences to the family.Just heard from Dave Rutter, that ex 1 Troop, 9 Independent Parachute Sqn RE, Colin Blackie Bryan has passed away. No further details as yet.
Blackie RIP Mate, you will be sorely missed !
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Topic starter
02/08/2026 5:15 pm
Don, Blackie was big muckers with Dave Norminton. Both gone now unfortunately. Fred Gray was our troop Staff at the time.
Topic starter
02/08/2026 5:15 pm
Don, Blackie was big muckers with Dave Norminton. Both gone now unfortunately. Fred Gray was our troop Staff at the time.
19/08/2026 3:32 pm
RIP BlackieÂ
