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So I picked this box up at a Car Boot sale today, and I would like to know what vehicle it would go in or on.

Guys I need to get two jeeps to Swanage, Dorset for this Saturday for a veteran's memorial service. US veterans attending and the organiser has been let down at the last, can anyone help who is localish to the area. let me know if you can help Thanks

Interesting idea, maybe your right, maybe we should stop wearing the uniforms or anything military, maybe they should all be taken away and locked up. But then we would have to remove all the large green metal things driving around, cant have them roaming the countryside scaring people can we, lets scrap them all. Where do you stop, Ok you don't like re-enactors, thats your right and a golly hard fought for right it is, but please remember it was the guys in the correct uniform that made large green metal things do what they were built for. So just as there is a need to keep the machine working, there is also a need to remember those that operated them, and if you where to take the time to go Look and Listen to some of the reenactors you will find its not all about guns and explosions, but everyday life of a soldier.

Jack, what sort of reason could he have, Would you allow it on A&E? I think not. This jeep owner has gone wat to far, and will bring issues for all of us, wether we walk or drive.

This picture was taken at Pickering North Yorkshire this last weekend. Why, why, why? What sort of brain power has this simpleton jeep owner got? Not only is it down right disgusting and distasteful to have a shrouded copse draped across the bonnet of his jeep, but it is a further insult to the American people, past and present to use their flag is such a deplorable way. Then to drive though the streets with no sense of shame brings him to a level lower than a rattlesnakes belly. This bellend needs to be named and shamed. Earlier I did question what form of employment the woman with him had, I was extremely angry, I have now calmed down a little, however I do still wonder what sort of moral judgement she has, sat there in her finest, with a surposedly dead body on the bonnet. If I had been there and seen that I would not have been able to stop myself calling him a few names not printable here or even stepping into the road and stopping him, and I know of several other GI reenactors here in the UK that feel the same. This sort of behaviour only goes to trivialise and ruin what the rest of us do. They are morons. Sorry if this is in the wrong place, but it has upset so many people both here in the UK and around the world.

The First Division are up for this, but as Infantry we many need a life or two. www.1stinfantrydivision.co.uk

Over the past couple of months, the WW2 LHA has been undergoing a much needed face lift. As you may have noticed our logo has recently been refreshed and yesterday our new website went live. The site aims to showcase our association and features more information on the LHA, what we do, our history, the units within our ranks and of course plenty of pictures of us in action. Please feel free to take a look at: www.ww2lha.co.uk The LHA are also on the lookout for quality groups to join our association. If you see yourself and your unit standing alongside us at some of the most established and respected shows on the UK re-enactment circuit (as well as some promising newer events) then please drop us a line to find out more at: lha@ww2lha.co.uk Thanks

For Tankfest at Bovington, we offered them the chance to have the Tiger1 recovered on a M26 on a static display. This would have been a pretty unque photo opertunity, guess what ! they said No.

Hello I am looking for people with ww2 US Dodge Ambulances. On June 12th & 13th the 50th Field Hospital will be stageing an event at (Holy Trinity C of E School) Connaught House Weymouth. The 50th arrived at Connaught house on the 4th April 1944 and set up a 380 bed tented hospital and departed for Europe on 11th September. the 50th took all the casualties from Exercise Tiger aswell as many from Overlord. we have be given a grassed area at the rear of the school with good access and parking. This will be a non-combat related display. If any one wants to come to support us we will be more that happy to have you with us

Its all funny, you know. I came on here to explain and to give reason to why things are the way they are. Tried to bring all parties closer together and bring a little understanding to our hobbies. However with the odd exception, all I have seen is obstructive dividing attiudes, which frankly went out years ago. The public are the ones that will be listened too, they know the difference between quailty and old fossils, those that are prepared to brake from the chains of the old world will be welcomed with open arms, those that don't, will have to play else where. There are plenty of MV owners who have gone out and brought the right uniforms to wear in their MVs, and well done to them. This is my last word on this matter, enjoy which ever route you take in life.

The museum paysus to pay for the section 5 weapons, ammo and pyrotechics, and effect materials. the rest of the budget goes on the movement of our armour, trucks and display materials and insurance. In the last 4 years the LHA has come away from Bovington with a lose of around £100 to £400 each year. WE do it because our members want to be there, and want to put on a bloody good show. Which we do

John Your appearance in Black has never been a problem, and fits in fine with that Tank of yours. Too all the others, I came on hear to help get more of you into Bovington, but it seems your single minded, I wont change attitude will leave you as a paying customer if you come along. Tankfest is not an MV rally, it is a celebration of tank warfare and the history of the tank over last 90 years. One fact for you, the biggest crowd of the day is when the re-enactors do their mock battle, after which the public leave in there droves. This is why the reenactors where last on this year because in the past the British Army has been displaying to half empty showgrounds. One more thing 10,500 people came to Tankfest this year. 3000 more than last year, so the public like the format.

The reenactors dont get paid to stand all day in their foxholes, and many slept in them at night too. It seems from the comments so far, some MV owners feel that just turning up will get them in for free, and that thats all the effort they need to make. Well sorry this is no longer the case. The paying public expect to see it looking right, and it does not do the museums worldwide reputation any good by having low standards. I have a great respect for all MV owners, but the dresscode will still take effect at events

Take a look at Weymouth Veterans Parade, all the MV owners have made the little effort to wear the right clothing, and to get into the spirit of the event. At the end of the day its your choice, just like a night club, the museum has a dress code.