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History

The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers have been ‘keeping the punch in the Army’s fist’ since 1942. Whether it’s keeping an Apache attack helicopter battle ready or recovering a Challenger tank under fire, REME personnel make sure that cutting edge kit is ready for action.

Find a more detailed History of the Corps at REME Connect.

REME Aviation

REME Aviation

Discover the history and people of REME Aviation Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2022

Updated: 17th May, 2022

Author: Lucy Brown

Corps History

Corps History

A brief overview of REME's history from wartime until today Read more

Published: 5th February, 2022

Updated: 17th June, 2022

Author: Laura Stewart

Museum History

Museum History

Learn about the history of the REME Museum Read more

Published: 4th February, 2022

Updated: 17th June, 2022

Author:

Cap Badge

Cap Badge

A history of the design of the Corps Badge Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2022

Updated: 17th June, 2022

Author: Lucy Brown

REME Trades

REME Trades

How have the trades within the Corps changed since its formation? Read more

Published: 1st February, 2022

Updated: 1st March, 2022

Author: Lucy Brown

Research

Research

Want to find out more about REME history? We can help Read more

Published: 7th May, 2019

Updated: 17th June, 2022

Author:

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    REME History: Minefield Detection

    4 Base Workshop's special wartime device to detect and clear mines

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    A Battlefield Bicycle Ride

    Steve Colling takes to the pedals again to raise money for the RBL

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    REME Trades: Metalsmith

    A look through the Archives... making the sparks fly!

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    Behind the Scenes: Sticky Situations

    Removing labels from military medals – an insight from a placement student

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Published: 13th November, 2019

Updated: 17th June, 2022

Author: Laura Stewart

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