Adrian Dwyer
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3 hours ago, Enigma said:
Post war. Ww2 ones are dated and have KRAFTSTOFF instead of treibstof.
Treibstoff would literally translate to propellant I think.
In feuergefahrlig it almost looks like instead of ä it says ö .
As an aside: does anyone know the name of the font?
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I think this is quite an early version of the cutter pouch. Contract number SURV/416. The date of manufacture is given as 05/10. Flying kit stores reference. Later version - but undated - also shown.
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4 minutes ago, David Herbert said:
I am sure that it is a Bedford but with the earlier type of bonnet side. These originally had a piece of wire mesh attached to the inside face of an oval opening but these were rather fragile and were replaced in production by ones on the rather artistically painted Bedford in Rupert's post. Those late ones were just slots pierced into the sheet metal. The one with the guy leaning on it has home made slats added to an early type one that has lost its wire mesh. The early and late designs were interchangeable so can turn up on any date of Bedford.
David
Not my thing at all: but I can see the similarity. All the best. A
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48 minutes ago, rupert condick said:
Hi
I think maybe a Bedford
Bedford MW for the earlier pictures.
Hmmmm.
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4 minutes ago, brown cow said:
The first one looks like a Bedford MW, they have a distinctive bonnet side. The Humber FWDs have a big brush guard in front of the radiator which is quite high and cycle type mudguards which would make it difficult to casually lean on unless your about 6ft4in (guestimate !)
The second one looks like a 'Monty' open style Humber 4x2 car, so getting closer. One of those would be nice to motor about in.
Glad we got close! I believe this image may be of models made for the film.
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But what about this one? Getting any closer?
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So, one of the vehicles in Hotel Sahara: not a Humber? From <https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043658/mediaindex?page=3&ref_=tt_mv_close>
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Did one of these feature in the film 'Hotel Sahara'? <https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043658/> It's ages since I've seen it so may be off-base. If it didn't feature the Humber, it should have!
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Brilliant!
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On 12/28/2023 at 6:49 PM, 10FM68 said:
Browsing through old threads I came across this photo originally posted by rnixartillery of the crew of an Oxford 6 Pdr [PR in photo] ATG. I was wondering, though, what are they wearing? Are they actually British or could they be, for example, Australian? Presumably it is a post-war photo, but they seem to be wearing pre-war service dress or something similar with collar dogs and, possibly, brass buttons, carrying SMLE No1 rifles and wearing Mk2 helmets, though the chap on the right seems to have a Sten machine carbine. There is also a 22 mortar and a Bren by the look of it.. Any ideas?
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Through the wonders of google, there is also an electrical version - manufactured by C&S Ltd. Never seen that either.
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Someone must recognise this?
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46 minutes ago, Mk3iain said:
Looking closer at them it looks like a tube rather than cable, so a simple voice-tube system. Never seen that in use, or the vehicle fit and certainly no a/c I have worked with. Strange....
Like the Gosport tubes on pre-War flying helmets? <https://bid.candtauctions.co.uk/lot-details/index/catalog/88/lot/27109/1930-s-Lewis-Style-Flying-Helmet-with-Gosport-Tubes>
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43 minutes ago, Mk3iain said:
What do these plug into I wonder ? Were they used on the 432 ?
Does anybody know...
Never had these in my Spartan and I don't recall seeing them in 1980s 432 (where shouting was very much the order of the day). No apparent microphone; so whoever wore them was 'on receive'. They look a bit dainty so, maybe the fourth emergency service? However, they also look relatively uncomfortable: so probably Army . . .
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A number of these are being offered by an ebay seller. <https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276197263334?hash=item404ea3c7e6:g:R-gAAOSw~ZplW9NN>
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On 1/15/2024 at 5:18 PM, SimonBrown said:
The photo is me as a small nipper and was taken (I think) at Bovington Tank Museum in the early 70s. Tank included for scale.
But the question for the HMVF pool of knowledge...what is the tank is in the photo?
I think its a Centurion...but is it?
Looks like a cent - but is there not one too many idler rollers supporting the track? I count five. Or is it a later mod? Great picture!
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25 minutes ago, fv1609 said:
An example from Edward's original list: 'DC2CESL/3129 – desert windproof smock, Cooneen Watts & Stone, 2006'
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On 1/11/2024 at 7:59 PM, Adrian Dwyer said:
The scabbard for the MkIII knife on the A66A/2241 covies seems to be dated 1981,
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On 1/9/2024 at 5:58 PM, Adrian Dwyer said:
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 dated 1991
SMC11CR/6019 - Ballyclare covies dated 1996-98
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!
The scabbard for the MkIII knife on the A66A/2241 covies seems to be dated 1981,
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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).
number only 1612 - no manufacturer shown dated 1977 (stores ref 22c/1300198)
number only 2078 - manufacturer nk but Mk14 covies - dated January 1980
A66A/2241 - 'Lifeguard' MK14A 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/4180 - RFD covies dated 1988 (December)
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!
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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
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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/>
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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.
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Looking very on-point!
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Is this a Wehrmacht Jerrycan or Postwar German
in I may be stupid, but......
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Many thanks. A