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Some of my photos taken at the Weymouth Veterans Parade this weekend.

I had a fantastic time at Weymouth this weekend. Even getting a WOA2 off the beach was an experience - my thanks to all who helped, and sorry for the sand. Jack - thought you might like this photo.

It wasn't me who sent you the link, but try this one. http://www.atsremembered.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.htm

How much and what is the phone number of the organiser?

I believe that 1939 British Radio bodies were interchangeable with GS bodies on 6x4 3 ton trucks such as the Ford WOT1, and were not specific to one make. The spec being the same for all 6x4 3 ton trucks at the time so they could change a truck to whatever type was needed - GS, Office, Radio etc. Question is, is this a 1939 Radio body?

I was born on Friday 13th April 1951. Today is also Friday 13th and I am driving to Weymouth today in my Ford WOA2.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought it was only a Union Jack if it was on a Navy ship, and a Union Flag otherwise? Anyone confirm this? However, I do sympathise with you as I have tried to correct people before on which way up the flag should go, only to be met with blank stares.

OK, the 18 set. The black finish is early, the painted finish late. It may be a 68 set, which is late war. The 68 set had letters after the 68 which denoted the wavelength P does Not mean Paratroop, just the wavelength the set covered (I know this is true, as I have the handbook). Canvas cover is rare. Does it have it's complement of aerials around the set? The 38 sets are Mk2 and were the most numerous British Wireless of WW2. Now uncommon as they were replaced by the 88 set after WW2. Should have a juction box and a webbing carrier with a seperate clip. I think the 19 set is a Mk3 as it has 3 switches. There should be a power supply and an aerial tuner with it, plus 2 junction boxes (No1 and No2). The B set is intact, which is good, as many had this taken out post-war. Beware if the power supply has a luminous switch, as these are radioactive. The French/American radio is a BC1000. These were WW2, but the French army started remanufacturing them in the 1960s. Only way of telling is to look inside for English or French writing - American sets are more valuable. British made a similar set in the 1950s, called the 31 set. Mine detector is American. The binoculars are definetly Tabby equipment. Also, if you can put a manual with a set, this will make the item greatly more sellable.

Sorry, I forgot. There are no tickets needed, just turn up. Also, no charge but we could do with a donation, about £1 would help or you could be a potential new member?

I could be interested in the No 18 set. Also, is there any field telephone stuff like cable drums, cable, accessories?

The Aldershot Militaria Society (of which I am a member) have a talk by Andy Robertshaw of the Logistic Corps Museum, on his TV series 'Digging the Trenches' a Military Archeology programme about WW1. The talk is at the October meeting on Thursday 30th October at the Galpin Hall, Windsor Way, Aldershot at 7:30pm (Opens at 7pm). Anyone from the HMVF is very welcome to attend. Please see our Website for more details. http://www.aldershotmilitariasociety.co.uk/index.html Robert Davey

I am looking for a Railway Enthusiasts site, the equivilant to this great Forum. Can anyone suggest a good website? It's just that my good Wife has been researching our family tree and we have found some relatives who worked for the GWR and have a few questions.

The 80 watt set is Not the chorehorse but a smaller charger made for the WS 62 installation. A WS 62 was manpack, but the 80 watt charger was carried in a Jeep when the set was vehicle mounted, together with a pedal generator. The vehicle set up could also be carried by mules. The WS 62 was used from 1945 onwards and I have heard it was first used Operationally on the Rhine crossings in March 1945. I have a photocopy of the handbook somewhere and the Jeep installation diagram. I will try and find it and get back to you.

It's a CDL tank or Canal Defence Light tank. It was a very secret developement during WW2 and was a system to blind or disorintate enemy gunners so they couldn't shoot back by using flickering light. I beleive the only one known to exist is in the Tank museum. The system was so secret that no-one knew about it and therefore the tanks were never used in combat. The only known use was in the Rhine crossing when they provided illumination which became known as 'Monty's Moonlight'. There was an article in Wheels and Tracks about it once.

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Strange - I am insured with Footman James and this year my documents went missing in the post and they had to send out another set.

Just a qustion releated to the enquiry. Were all wartime 15cwt wheels identical and therefore interchangeable? I can help with a photo of a WOT2 spare wheel bracket, but knowing Ford it will be a cheaper and simpler bracket than a Bedford.

I know the people you mean. Those drivers who cut-in on me on a Motorway who think the stopping distance at 50mph for a car equiped with cable brakes is 20 feet.

Ah, just got it. 'Pure Hell of St. Trinians' made in 1960.

My guess is 'Village of the Damned'.

I've been to Italy and seen Italian drivers. This crash is very understandable....

Very enjoyable show in nice surroundings. Pity it costs so much for the public to attend. Nice picture of my car. Thanks very much.

It's definitely a St. Trinians film, but I can't remember which one. Anyone help?

Good idea, but could we get a phone call to remind us, as some of us have short memories and tend to forget things such as er, dunno, I forget....

I thought it was connected with the Tank Museum in Dorset. Can anyone update me on this?