The Imps were guests at The Signal Officer in Chief (Army)’s Display Teams opening show 2005 on Saturday 23rd of April. By kind permission of Lieutenant Colonel R.V.J. Brannigan, Royal Signals – Officer Commanding, The Imps, smartly dressed in tour blazers, watched a spectacular display by The Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team – The White Helmets.

There has been a long productive relationship between the two teams for nearly thirty years, but this year was the first such trip. A great deal of mutual respect exists and The Imps left inspired and ready for the season ahead which begins with their own VIP show this coming Sunday, May 1. The following day The Imps will be appearing at their first public display of the season at Ilkley Carnival in Yorkshire, ahead of a very busy international season, which takes in The Edinburgh Military Tattoo and tours to both Norway and The Netherlands.

After the display, which also involved music and marching by the Band of The Royal Corps of Signals at Blandford Camp in Dorset, The Imps were introduced to Regimental Colonel, J.K. Ewbank and The Signal Officer in Chief (Army) Brigadier J.E. Thomas MBE ADC. The Imps were then presented to Major Stuart Scott for inspection.

The trip was organised by Imps Team Director, Roy Pratt MBE who said afterwards; “The White Helmets have shown us an excellent display. We feel privileged to be their friends and inspired by them as we step into the 2005 season.”