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I remember watching something about this on TV once, there was no proof or evidence it actually happened apparently, only here say, but they did find bodies of German sailors washed up, probably from a sunken ship out at sea. Colin

Well said and tottally agree with every word! Colin

Are these still available? Colin

Hello They can vary between £20 to £120 on eBay, depends on how much someone gets carried away bidding! The fire service ones can go for quite a bit, but they look post war markings if I'm not mistaken? I would say around £40 each on average, although I've never paid more than £20 for a helmet! Regards Colin

It's definitely brown, most early ones I've come across are brown and later on painted green, the green doesn't fade to that colour Hope this helps Colin

Hello Sorry if this has been repeated on here before, but I've recently acquired a vintage trailer to tow behind my Austin staff car, it looks very much like a British Airborne trailer (although it isn't as it's made of wood!) But I was wondering the legality of towing it behind my vintage car without the steel wheel arches fitted? It looks better without them fitted! I've often seen guys towing the 10cwt trailer's behind thier Jeeps without the arches as that's how they were made and wondered how they got on? Regards Colin

Hello From pics I've seen, KD (karki drill) shorts, shirt ammo boots, web anklets and hose tops (sock with no feet) but you could also get away with anything for in the desert from battle dress, long KD trousers, KD shirt, sweaters, leather jerkins, greatcoats, Tommy helmets, goggles, gauntlets, anti gas goggles (Rommel wore British tinted ones) side cap, mixture of BD & KD! Best bet is to look at some period photos and go for the look you like the best! Hope this helps? Colin

Sorry don't know about organised trips, but I booked our accommodation last week staying in Courselles and found lots of apartments\cottages already booked up! Colin

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Hello Can't the weapon's be sold to people who have the relevant licence's, I have an FAC & a shotgun licence so could potentially own one of these, and there must be more like me out there who could do the same? Such a waste!!!😥 Colin

Hello Yes the letters are definitely RU Colin

Hello John The actual chassis plate on the chassis by the steering box starts with a 2 (will have to check tomorrow) and doesn't tally with the ministry of supply plate. Colin

Hello again If only it was a time machine lol! The RLC museum are still looking at the moment and I'm waiting to hear back from them regarding the registration number. The chassis number on the plate DOESN'T tally with the actual number tag on the chassis rail, I'll try and get that tomorrow, the truck is all wrapped up for the winter, so it means pulling off the tarp partially, from memory it starts with a 2??? Thanks Colin

Hello Richard Yes the RLC museum says its a vehicle type, a 1963 Austin van!! Colin

Hello I have recently been in touch with the RLC regarding any info on my Austin K2 GS lorry, they are still looking into it, but wondered if anyone on here might know something? It's supposed to be a 1943 Austin K2 GS lorry, but the cab is a K3 of 1943 date as noted on the plate, but the chassis is definitely K2, the data plate on the body says the following:- MINISTRY OF SUPPLY W.V.3 VEHICLE NUMBER 38 RU 76 CHASSIS NUMBER 47122 CLASS OF REPAIR "REBUILD" DATE OF REBUILD 1/52 MTRS No B/265 I bought this lorry about 10 yrs ago from Shaun Hindle from the East of England military museum, I have tried contacting him to find out more info but with no luck/response. I'm thinking the truck is a "bitsa" but that doesn't worry me if it is, I would just like to know one way or the other and if it is genuine then what history it might have? Any help greatly appreciated, incidentally the RLC museum says the W.V.3 has come up as a 1962 Austin 1 1/2 ton van??? Regards Colin

There is a really good Facebook group called "German helmets buy swap sell" l I think there called? But beware they can be quite harsh to people posting fake or non genuine helmets, they should be able to help you Colin

I believe that was the one I was offered quite a few years ago for £2000 but didn't have the money😢 lucky you well done! Colin

Hello Thank you all for your replys, I'll just keep trying and hopefully one day!?!?! Colin

Hello Eddie Thanks for that, I'll post some pics in the next few days when my laptop comes back from repair! Regards Colin

Hello I'm wondering if anyone has contact with Shaun Hindle of the east of England military museum? I bought a 1943 Austin K2 GS lorry off him some 8yrs ago and was just wondering if he could remember any past history on it as he told me it used to be his father's I have seen pictures of it in the 70's sporting its original rear body, but now doesn't have that, also someone told me if may have been made from an Austin fire engine NFS vehicle? To be honest I'm not worried if it was as I still enjoy owning it! I have tried emailing him, sending message via his Facebook page etc, but never get any replies! If anyone knows him and could ask I would appreciate it I can't help wondering if he might be avoiding me in case he thinks I want to take legal action or anything silly like that!? Thanks in advance Colin

I attended By-gone days show in the New Forest in the summer and met The late Lord Montagues son, we talked about shows and he told me he wanted to resurrect Trucks & troops and make it bigger, I told him Rex was giving up and there may be an opening for a new show at Beaulieu. I for one don't attend war & peace mainly due to distance and cost, but if Beaulieu could come back im sure that would be more attractive for lots of reenactors and vehicle owners, I for one would sign up for that! Colin

Thanks Richard for the contact, my piston ring turned up today so I'm a happy bunny:-D Regards Colin

If you manage to find any please let me know as I need 1 oil scrapper ring only as mine broke.....

I would say painted over, don't want anything shiney giving away your position! I have a similar problem with the reenactment group I run, no polishing of brasses or boots! Boots should be covered in Dubbin for the field. Have lots of national service men telling us off for not polishing when on a display "in the field"!