Adrian Dwyer

An example from Edward's original list: 'DC2CESL/3129 – desert windproof smock, Cooneen Watts & Stone, 2006'

The scabbard for the MkIII knife on the A66A/2241 covies seems to be dated 1981,

Flight Coveralls. Yes, I know this is niche but following extensive research - alright, a quick google using the search term Mk14A flight coveralls - I can present my initial findings (these run to the backs of two cigarette packets). A66A/2241 - 'Lifeguard' covies. Shown above: serious age-related wear; seem to have come from HMS Illustrious A66A/2980 - Beaufort covies - dated 1984 A66A/3678 - 'Lifeguard' covies dated 1987 A66A/3897 - Beaufort covies dated 1987 A66A/4283 - 'Lifeguard' covies dated 1989 A66A/4468 - 'Lifeguard' covies (14A and 15) dated 1991 SMC11CR/6019 - Ballyclare covies dated 1996-98 SMC11CR/6320 - Mk15T covies dated Dec 1999 SADC/6461 - Ballyclare covies dated 2006 So, having little knowledge of contract lore, but looking at the sequence of numbers, is it reasonable to assume that A66A/2241 must pre-date A66A/2980? If so, is it possible to date the contract number? Standing by!

A senior service item - and I suspect the Ryal Navy does things differently - but does anyone know how to work out the date of these flying covies? Contract number - A66A/2241. I'm thinking not before the 80s and not far into the 2000s? But what do I know! All the best. A

Through the randomness of google search, I came across this image of yet a different configuration for the Beaverette. Available via <https://militaryhistorynow.com/2015/04/13/dads-armaments-six-impromptu-weapons-of-the-british-home-guard/>

Evening all. I occasionally give talks in support of H4H covering, amongst other EOD topics, mines in the Falklands. The attached image is of a display that used to reside in the Ops room in Stanley; and I am looking to recreate the scene. The mines are two-a-penny . . . but does anyone have the outer wheel from a BV206? Either way, thanks for reading and a happy and directionally stable 2024 to you all! All the best. A

Looking very on-point!

A final photo. I can't make out what was painted on the front but this one had spent some years in the damp!

Tat bazar - not a bargain but I've seen them priced higher. <https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266574519754?hash=item3e11145dca:g:0McAAOSwnh9lgaon&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0HqQ5EyC6j%2FjQImzIXVMmr176KEye5kJQ02YIcp%2FSCgVEYiCQk%2FkDpCFjGk6Ru56pLrraILmX7jAOiIQbj%2BS2hAiUkLE1cHqXeiRixjlqOal55Q6ugkBERqmawjbLrEVf%2BLaWIGGdsorS9ZluxE6UZ%2F5aSt3yp%2FAHKEUGs%2Bu9McGanyC60iiQ2Frj%2Flzb%2Bij9V4%2F9s4ePDC0NBDoy8qnmyC5nHFfk%2FP5ljkA7TfPKeiVvzjNzZEtkdzDWAgSXAKvX8iaydH6cQ%2Fv23ghyWbPsZI%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR9Lnq52SYw>

Morning. Does anyone know a UK supplier of the sew on patch (with or without the sprung sheath)? Tat bazar has let me down. All the best. A

Only just come across this. As others have noted, what a project and what a fantastic legacy. All the very best. A

Morning Darren, Great looking vehicle! I like your plan for 'mild restoration'. Much as I appreciate a pristine concours example, it's great to see a bit of age-related wear and tear (that's why the 'temporary' cover over the saddle of my 1942 Triumph remains a piece of army blanket - formerly, property of the WW2 Italian army). How's the engine and transmission? Do you know much about it's history? All the best. A

Evening (possibly morning) Darren . Great to hear from you. Do you have any pictures of the Chevy? All the best. A

Somewhat tangential but I noticed one of the P&O Falkland's War commemoratives came up on ebay recently. It failed to attract £1200 and was reoffered for £1000. Not a tacky item but I'm not sure about the valuation. Actually, when I think about it a bit more, I am... This link is a good listen <https://www.rmg.co.uk/.../falklands-conflict-oral-history...> and this is quite a nice summary of P&O's contribution <https://www.poheritage.com/.../south-to-the-falklands....> A

Fabulous piece of engineering, great project and an enthralling thread! As others have noted, thank you for sharing! A

The No6 mine was shaped a bit like a carrot; and significantly longer than ELSIE. The image is from <https://mjlmilitaria.com/rare-british-no-6-ap-mine/>

As a further aside, the images below show the empty plastic case of a Spanish P-4-B mine - recovered from The Falklands (minefield 22). The circular fragment of foil is the Spanish equivalent of the metal ring on the ELSIE. Something of a detection challenge.

The U shaped Allen key was Ranger-related. Image from Wiki. A

Drill version of the carrot-shaped ELSIE ap mine. Something odd about a laying drill that required the application of downward force via boot. A

Of the British AP mines, I always rather liked the No7 Mk1 - Digbat. Not biodegradable.

The British fuze was a much more elegant design than the German option for the 1943 barmine. (FWAM: the German translation for which has slipped my mind but was a great phrase to slip into conversational German.)

Plastic barmine. Happy Sappering!

The chap in the overcoat is a solid F.

Still can't quite place the moustache . . .