shaun

you are probably right Adrain having seen the plume of dust the fans can push up from the Comet, but all so on one exercise many years ago I was commanding a Ferret Mk2when a smoke grenade was dropped on the engine deck and settled between the exhaust shield and the armour , the smoke did go straight up but was also sucked in every hatch . when I looked down in side the vehicle from the gunners seat where I sat all I could see was thick green smoke . Some where in that smoke was my driver. I thought at the time it was interesting to see how much air the fans etc drag through the fighting compartment.

If you fancy a cracking weekend out , it's old Buckenham airshow this weekend. http://www.oldbuckenhamairshow.co.uk looks like the weather is going to hold off for the two day show on our former B24 bomber base (it was home for Jimmy Stuart) the 453 BG of the US 8th AAF. Lots of aircraft including Spitfire, Mustang, P40 .......... Flying and landing as well lots of civiy stuff. Last year we had near 10,000 public through the gates as well as heaps of miliitary vehicles and classic car. This year there is a beer festival and hanger dance. we have started to move some of our kit out of the hanger and on to the show field. no pass needed if you are in a military vehicle just roll up .

Less of the negative thought waves Moriarty !

Looking forward to going ! Should be there in the Saxon . Lets hope. For sun.

We did a lot of that route in 2004 with a couple of universal carriers, great fun ! But we will be going direct to Oosterbeek next year with the armour.

Sounding nice Rick ! Just remember they need bags of fuel to start from cold . Just like the comet in the engine bay. Should have cromwell moving next year if all goes to plan.

Welcome to the form, we have had a C8 in the family for 30 years and it's still going strong. Great little truck !

Folks , First of all "The East England Tank museum" is a private ltd company and nothing at all to do with the East England Military museum ( Battlefront) which is our charity . Yes we did move from Barnham near Thetford to the Sunday Market at Snetterton . We were there for 3 years, but after broken promises, plans, support and goal posts moving things were going no where so we took the plunge and relocated again . Now nearly a year later the museum is based on Old Buckenham airfield the home of the 453 bomb group of the 8th US AAF (this was James Stuart base ) . The airfield is still active with vintage aircraft based there (WW2cub , stearmans to name a couple). The museum has the full support of the airfield management and are putting on a combined effort to create a (mini Duxford/Goodwood for Norfolk) . With the ever growing collection and the financial backing from many sources it is the forward plan of both the Airfield and the museum to erect WW2 style buildings to house both the museum collection and airfield office, air traffic control and cafe etc. The museum now , once again has a growing group of volunteers , many ex REME and vehicle owners , who give up their time at weekends to get the vehicles and equipment back up and running after 3 years in storage. So finally things are heading in the right direction again. I'm sure you will have noticed we will be holding our show this year "military revival" ( http://www.militaryrevival.com) in October . There is to be an exciting press release in the near future with regards to the show that I'm sure many of you will be pleased to here. This will be a event well worth the effort of attending. I will try and keep you all up dated on here as to the progress . For accurate information on any thing to do with any of the above drop me a line and don't listen to 3rd party gossip . We are always happy to chat. well that should put you all in the picture TTFN Shaun

This worth a giggle , it's the promo video for our event in Oct . Glad to say since New Year's Day bookings are now rolling in. People are planning their years events.

This is a new Military vehicle rally and airshow ! 5/6 Oct 2013 Old Buckenham Airfield and Battlefront (EEMM) are hosting a new major event in East Anglia (NR17 1PU ) the will be a large vehicle demo and battle arena , stalls, airshow , hanger dance , living history displays and much more . At last the promise of a major event in Norfolk ! please visit the website for more information http://www.militaryrevival.com

Here are some more photos before the vehicle had a fresh coat of sand paint. on the engine bay photo you can seen this vehicle is totally different to any other hull in the fact that the dividing wall to the right of the driver is welded in place, there are 3 small square access pannels in the wall to allow access to the engine, some are visable with the drivers hatch open. Also the main bulk head with the fan in is different, it has been welded in place with only the fan side being removable (the staggered joint is visable in the photo. ) also the vehicle has had the rear tow bar MOD and does not have the single point attachment in the center.

Daves scorpion

Hi, the vehicle was in a locked workshop, the workshop was also barricaded with other vehicle following a possible attempt to remove the vehicle on Monday. It was a special projects vehicle and is very modified under the engine deck and stands out from normal Scorpions to any one with a basic knowledge of these vehicles , it is painted in sand paint. I will try and get Dave to post some photos ,but I know he has had a very busy day with the police (who I am pleased to say are taking this very very seriously ) keep your eyes open guys !

Glad to see work is on the move with the vehicle Rick, keep it gooing now.

Hi Ed, I have just came across your post re 04FD16 - i have this vehicle and it is still going well as a Scorpion. in fact i have just repainted it in the colours it worn in Gulf war 1. Are you still intouch with the old crew man ? TTFN Shaun

Never had a problem, gots some parts for the carrier only the other month. It could take a couple of days to get a reply

RIck - it was some Pikey from Manchester who offered me a £10 for the scrap ! ha ha ha ha Thanks for your help that day mate ! :-D

Im always looking hedges, and it pays off - i found this just over a year ago and drove it out of the work shop in December.

Hi, Glad to see another won being saved, i have been running one for a few years now. If you need any info or advise drop me a line. They are one great tank to drive !!!!!! non of this plodding along like Shermans ( not that there is a problem with Shermans).

HI, I have this vehicle on the list of vehicles i bought from GKL international back in 1992. i will see if i can find a photo of it.

How about this for an up grade ? There is also a .303 Browning fitted out the back as well !! does that beat the Jeep ?

This photo is an Archer based on a Valentine chassis not the Cursader.

Hi Bob, i may well have a spare blank one, i take it you are talking about the one on the gunners turret wall , behind the travers motor. i will have a look after the W&P show when i get back. TTFN Shaun

love it !! ive been saying for years to many vehicles are over restored and not true to life . lets see more of it .

I was there on the Sunday, i went on my Harley 350 just glad i didnt take anything that used more fuel. Very few public and no advertising or signs saying it was on. I thought i would support them as i run another museum in the area but it was not as it used to be. The effort was there but just lacked the spark of old.