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    Help with military history freight rover van

    in MV Chatter

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    Hello and I remember driving the passenger version Sherpa, used to be a bit embarrassing if 2 passenger's were in the front and the nearest one to me as the driver was a female who I had never met, as when changing gears my hand was against her thigh, always made no comment or observation think they knew was the design of the vehicle.

    There were two versions an Sherpa and a wider wheel base and cant remember the name of it

    British Army No.5 Cooker / Stove

    in Weapons/Accessories

    Posted

    I am looking to get one of these including the oven, does any one have experience with them and or have instructions on cooking  with them

    The idea is to us the food, and yes going to talk with the EHO regarding the requirements 

    Second question knowing the MoD is there a cook book to give cooking suggestions

    Thanks

    Richard

    Arctic Convoy Commemoration

    in Future events and meetings

    Posted

    I have received the following email and thought should post it

    Scottish Military Vehicle Group

    During World War II, Royal Navy and merchant mariners served on the Russian Arctic convoys, which sailed from Loch Ewe in Scotland to the Arctic ports of Murmansk and Archangel in northern Russia.

    They provided Russia with much-needed materials and armaments to help them continue the fight against the Germans on the Eastern Front, providing the Allies with the opportunity to launch D-Day. 

    Sir Winston Churchill, described the Russian Arctic convoys as ‘the worst journey in the world’. In total, 104 Allied merchant ships with the Arctic convoys were sunk, along with 18 warships; 829 merchant mariners and 1,944 Navy personnel were killed. Russia lost 30 merchant ships and an unknown number of personnel.

    At 11am on Saturday 16 May 2020, there will be a 75th anniversary memorial event to mark the end of the Russian Arctic convoys and the end of World War II.This will be held at Inverasdale, by the shores of Loch Ewe.

    A UK-wide initiative has been launched to trace surviving veterans of the Russian Arctic convoys, who will be invited to attend, some have already intimated that they will be attending. The event is an opportunity to recognise their sacrifice and that of their comrades.

    Special guests will be Joanie Whiteford, Lord Lieutenant of Ross Shire and Cromarty, representing Her Majesty the Queen and Celia Sandys, granddaughter of Sir Winston Churchill. They will be joined by Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Consuls representing those nations whose nationals served on the Russian Arctic convoys, together with other dignitaries and representatives from our own armed forces and armed forces associations. Family members of surviving veterans and those who sadly are no longer with us, together with members of the public will also be there.

    This memorial event is not for profit, an opportunity to make sure that these brave men are not forgotten.

    The SMVG has been asked by the Russian Arctic Convoy Project and Museum if it would be feasible to  have a number of period vehicles in attendance at the event, and where possible personnel in period uniform. 

    Our participation is very much in the planning stage, but it on the understanding that there would be recompense for fuel costs, and there would be provision of meals and possibly accommodation. 

    The main event is on Saturday 16th May, and given the distance involved I would think anyone taking part would need to travel to Loch Ewe on Friday 15th. 

    At this stage, what I need to know is who would be interested in taking part in this event. I know, given the distance involved, it will not be everyone's cup of tea, but it might be an opportunity to see this remarkable location and support a worthwhile cause in the process.

    The Arctic convoys must have been one of the most dangerous duties of the war and the men who endured the hardships are indeed worthy of recognition and remembrance. 

    Please let me know as soon as possible if you are interested in taking part. Reply to me at  secretary@scottishmvg.org    or give me a ring on 07712576932

    Clansman Manual

    in British Radio Equipment

    Posted

    17 minutes ago, fv1609 said:

    Yes well found, it was nice to find the associated Plessey manuals also on site.

    As I started to get the kit I did a lot of hunting, I don't always twig the references as the start of my thread, when you get a part of the name and hunt but cant find it and some one like you Clive says XXXXX which then jogs a memory especially the front covers helps track things down

    Darkening paint

    in Research Centre

    Posted

    Pete

    Many thanks, I was not thinking of that, I was going to try and get a rattle can the closest RAL for what I am looking at is 1019 its a tad lighter but I think its that close no one will know especially for the light most are in a much worse condition

    Richard

    Darkening paint

    in Research Centre

    Posted

    Daft question I have been given a paint which is slightly lighter that the paint I want to match, it has a RAL of 1019, how would I darken it in RAL stages if that's the correct phrase.

    Also for others how to lighten

    Thanks 

    Richard

    Land Rover FFR

    in British Radio Equipment

    Posted

    Went to my Clansman supplier and he advises he hasn't come across the cable from the RCU to the top of the RT 320 as the diagram, will have to wait to the weekend to check number of pins on RCU as think wrote ARFAT ones down. maybe that will give a clue, the wiring diagram does not number these cables which doesn't help

    The Cold War Museum

    in Battlefields, museums, monuments and memorials.

    Posted

    11 hours ago, paulob1 said:

    lodge is my house they are idiots it has been extended four times in the last 50 years, it started out as a single room brick building, a totally stupid and unrealistic discussion about a building of no intrinsic value whatsoever and the hebden estate was of nil significance to the world...the  guy is known for his protestations...

    When i worked for Fife there was an objector who objected to every planning application in St Andrews even the alterations to new buildings so can understand

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