Mr Plod

Absolutely sure. It was made for him by purchase order on commission. I used to range fire it, as my father did before me. When serving in the RAF during WW2 my father carried it with him when flying. My grandfather told me that it was seven for the enemy and one for anyone who shot him in the arse.

My grandfather self purchased and used a .38 Webley Fosbery in WW1. When fighting in both battles of the Somme it saved his life many a time. I had it deactivated years ago after Dunblane. He served from 1913 – 1921.

Yep, that’s a classic just like “ Honest, it just came off in my hand Chief ”.

Tracked vehicles are my main interest, comes from playing at Sennelager in years gone by. Also from dragging armour and other vehicles out of the sea. However, any military vehicle is of interest to me.

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Those pictures are of the old yard where the railway passes between the houses and the yard.The carriers are buried on the river side of the yard.

If I were to give any advice then it would be to cold call rather than email. If you email you only get the office, but if you cold call at the yards you get the people who work there. And as in most cases by far more info. Good luck. Jim.

I can only tell you what I know. The carriers and other vehicles and spare parts were buried in the late 60’s early 70’s when the yard was expanded and are most certainly there unless removed since,which I doubt. Mr Ross senior, the latest I have been told, has fallen foul of Alzheimer disease so his sons have taken over the business. The last time I met with Mr Ross senior was back in early 2000 when the “Ministry” requested a return of Armoured and other Land Rovers and he seemed fine then,being just as wily as ever with costing, as in “that’s the price,take it or leave it”. At that time the new and old yards still had gems galore to be found within. For instance a Rio,a reserve non unit issued Series 1 land rover in perfect order and an AEC Dorchester. There is certainly no harm in enquiring for you never know your luck in such circumstances. Another point of interest was his fine collection of wartime jeeps which could be viewed at his shop located in the town.If the shop even still exists I don’t know. If I learn of anything anew I will certainly post it.

Many years ago when A.F Ross expanded their old yard at Girvan,Scotland, in the far left corner looking at the yard from the road entrance are buried numerous B.G Carriers and other interesting vehicles and parts thereof. This is certainly not a myth for I stood with Mr Ross senior and watched as they slowly became part of the infill. Possibly worthy of note if the yard is ever excavated in the future.