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Army and the Cornish Pasties
When did you last see camouflage, candelabra and Cornish pasties round one table?
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Overview
What do you miss when you are homesick? For these soldiers seconded to Northern Ireland βan oggie is homeβ. Join Terry Smyth and the British Army as they feast on βthe best in the westβ. This December outdoor dining experience is a strange and delightful sight not to be missed. So charge your glass and prepare to celebrate the pure magic of the oggie.
This material is Courtesy of the UTV Archive.
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