ww2rupert

Just want to update, after speaking to Peters partner Di, anyone wishing to attend the funeral is welcome, we the Dorset's group will be in Battle dress as per family instructions and will follow the coffin into the crematorium.

The "Keep" in Dorchester will be supplying a Dorset flag over the coffin and a standard bearer with flag and veterans will be there too, Di did say that if anyone wants to turn up in a military vehicle that would be lovely, there may not be enough room at the crematorium for all the vehicles so some can be left at the football ground which is only a few minutes walk away. (that's were we are going afterwards)

It is not a 40's themed funeral but anyone wishing to turn up in suitable military uniform (any era) is more than welcome, no webbing or weapons please! only belts and anklets/gaiter's and soft hats (no helmets)

Regards

Colin

It is with great sadness I have to report the passing of one of the founder members of the 4th Dorset's living history group.

Peter Lacey known as "Exocet" on here, passed away Monday evening after spending 112 days in hospital recovering from an illness.

Peter was a very well liked man who always had time for anyone and was as extremely knowledgeable person on WW1 & WW2.

He worked as a volunteer at the "Keep" in Dorchester and knew almost everything there was about the history of the Dorsetshire regiment.

I sold him my old Daimler Dingo and it was the love of his life (after Di his partner) he was also my best man at my wedding and his after dinner speach always makes me smile even now 8yrs later.

Peter was a nurse practitioner at Swanage hospital and his name badge had a picture of him in his battledress which always got the conversation going with the veterans who he treated.

His funeral will be on 18th March in Weymouth at 1pm, and we will be giving him a send off in uniform as per his and family's instructions.

He will be sorely missed RIP Peter

The white one is a money belt and the others are life belts

Colin

Hello Derek

Where in Andover are you? im in Andover too!

Colin

I have a 1936 dared one on my Austin:cool2:

Thanks for the advice guys I'll give it a go, thanks again

Colin

Hello

I just wondered if anyone has any info on the serial number on my Austin K2 GS lorry, it was rebuilt in 1952 and the number is 38 RU 76 chassis number 47122, does this mean anything to anyone?

Regards

Colin

Sadly the price quoted to me for my Austin K2 was the same as Adrian Flux, plus they couldn't offer me breakdown cover due to the weight and length!

So its Adrian Flux again for me!

Colin

Does your friend have any pictures of these wheels?

No he didnt take any pics as it all happened so fast, but definetly Tiger tank wheels as the establishment know what they are, heads would have rolled!

Colin

Hello

A friend of mine who works at a military establishment in this country, has just told me that several Tiger tank wheels ended up in the scrap bin where he works!

Luckily the mistake was noticed and they retrieved them, not lucky for my mate who was going to have them:cry:

But the reason for this post is i wonder how much WW2 stuff is still being discarded at military camps by people who dont know or just dont care!?

Colin

NO, but after all I did not say that I owned a military vehicle to honour the veterans. I own it cos Jack was selling it.....

If you think I've something against people wearing uniform's, you dont know me at all.Again I have said nothing against that.

I only suggested to go on the MVT trip to be helpful to you as I know sometimes they can get where others cant.

I also find it very insulting your suggestion,that the MVT do not like reenactors,again you are a long way off the mark. I'm not sure what the mvt uniform is.

To be honest we dont all have to dress up (again I'm not against it) to show our respect, our party will be laying some wreaths in more remote places (on our own) at the request of an uncle who landed on D Day as a sexton crew. He still lives at 94 but lost a number of friends.

So PLEASE do not preach to me about respect.

Gaz44 i think you need to calm down a bit! i want preaching "respect" to anyone, it was jack who brought that up.

Also your not the only one who's relatives lost friends, thousands did including my relatives so dont preach to me either.

You keep asking about the MVT uniform, well its the "T" shirt sold in your club shop usually worn with combat trousers, hope that will stop you going on!?

And your right i dont know you so please just leave it there mate, its getting boring now

Jack, :thumbsup:

 

In the past, I think there was a degree of fun poked at the reenactors by the 'old school' mv owners, generally seeing them as 'playing at soldiers'.

 

However, you don't find that view expressed here, a Military Vehicle forum. The other side of that coin, some reenactors dismissing 'normal' MV owners as MVT in combats does frequently rear its head on the reenacting forums.

 

At the end of the day, the freedom to express our views and to enjoy our hobbies as we see fit was hard won. To belittle others by claiming the moral high ground is a little insulting to those that won that very freedom.

Thank you Adrian

I will freely admit that i do get angry with, as you say probably "old school" MVT owners, and sadly although being a military vehicle owner i do still look at MVT with the same opinion, which sadly many reenactors do as well.

These "types" are probably a minority but its difficult to change our feelings so easy when we still get the odd comments at events.

When all is said and done we are playing at soldiers, but so are the vehicle owners in a way!

No hard feelings meant to anyone and i'm sorry if people do feel insulted, wasnt my intention im just very passsionate about my reenacting and my vehicle, and get easily annoyed especially when i have spent thousands on my display and collection:blush:

Regards

Colin

I dont think iv'e insulted anyone? thats your opinion, i was talking MV's in regards how to get to the beach, plus it was in the section of general chat, so it is related! but its been twisted out of proportion by people who want to force thier opinions on whats correct!

You say you find it nauseating to hear about the word "respect" being thrown about, i agree with you there, but i dont believe anyone on here or in the MVT community or reenactment community went out and bought a vehicle or uniform to "respect" the veterans of any war, they bought it because they WANT ONE! the respect part usually comes later, and however you or anyone else feels about that should be kept to themselves and not forced on others.

I have never doubted the work of the MVT, IMPS or other organisations, so why you feel the need to mention that i dont know? i was merely pointing out how we have been treated in the past by mainly MVT members because we "dress up", IMPS have always been welcoming to reenactors!

I'm still waiting for your thoughts on all the thousands of holiday makers lying on Normandy beach Graves?

Your right in saying there is more to Normandy than the beaches, we will be there on the week before 6th June and will be visiting these places, but the whole idea of the original first question was "how to get onto the beach on the day", which thankfully a few people have managed to be very helpful with that!

Regards

Colin

This really is a strange thread.

 

I just don't see the need to be on the beach - it's like wanting to park your vehicle on a grave yard. The beaches were places of death and destruction where so many young men had a violent and voracious death.

 

I know more people who work 'behind' the camera in remembering our war dead and keeping history alive. You will never find these people fighting and squabbling for a front row seat. They don't need to.

Why is it strange? hundreds of military vehicle owners want to be on a Normandy beach on the day to pay their respects, are they all sad? i bet you have been on the beach at some point in your life, either in a vehicle or as a normal tourist come to look, its no different.

Totally disagree with your comment Jack "wanting to park your vehicle on a grave yard"!? what about all those thousands of people who go on holiday and lay on the beach in the sunshine? i know you or others will say its different but it isnt, instead of parking on a grave yard remembering and honouring the dead? they are just having fun and laying in the sun not even thinking about what happened there!

Plus your comment about people who work behind the camera, i work in the film industry and most couldnt care less about what event went on there in the past, they just want to get the shot and move on!

Just want to comment on a previous remark that someone said "Its insulting to MVT members" that person obviously doesnt know about past events where my group has been mocked and insulted by MVT members in combats and "T" shirts, baseball caps and beards, then go off and sit in thier deck chairs and drink beer behind thier vehicles, now thats insulting!

Well I for one thank you for the info.

I think WE should ALL think a little about what the day is about. My veiw only...but I dont think it should be about wether we can or cannot get our vehicle "on the front" or beach or even what we are wearing.After all its not a circus (is it ?) I think it should be a time to reflect on who went before to allow us to be able to go or not go as we please.

Just my thoughts, I will be there not sure where, but will be thinking of all those youngsters who did not survive that day....very humbling.

Can you honestly say that you own a WW2 vehicle just to honour the veterans? No you own one because its what YOU want and enjoy, myself and others enjoy wearing the uniform as part of what we do, plus it enhances the vehicle, us reenactors probably have more respect for the veterans than your standard MVT owner in combats

The veterans love us wearing the uniform and honouring thier memory, you obviously don't agree by your comments?

As regards you comment, "maybe you should go on an MVT organised trip" why should they have the monopoly on it? I know most MVT do not like reenactors, but then most reenactors don't like the MVT uniform!

Just my opinion?!

Hi

 

I hope this is helpful :

 

I know Adrian the Mayor of Arromanche and 2014 there will be restrictions on movement on the 6th ,his are intentions are .. allow ONLY British marked vehicles on the front (in the areas the ceremonies are held) what restrictions on the beach I'm not 100% ,for the 6th June ,I will be his driver(with Jeep) and run him around on his official duties on the day.

 

 

I know he does not like the abundance of American marked vehicles,star and stripe flags hanging off vehicles in a British sector, he is going to Police and put these requirements in place for 2014 .I have been told Pass's are required for vehicle movement into the area and also into Caen and Sword Beach areas .

 

When I speak with him in the new year I'll get more info on the vehicle requirements and see if pass's are available , or if they are for official vehicles only .

 

As I say ,I don't know what the vehicle requirements/movements are for the "Beach" , only for the front . I'll get more info in the new year and post it .

Thanks for the replies, my truck is British and we will be dressed in best BD of the Dorsetshire regt with "NO" weapons or flags.

Really hope to get to the front or on the beach on the day, as we last went on the 65th anniversary a few days after the 6th and lots of locals and tourists alike expresed how delighted they were to see British Tommies

If you could find out about passes i would be very greatful.

Regards

Colin

Hello

We have booked a place in Normandy 1.3km away from Arromanche for the 70th anniversary in June 2014.

I am taking my 1943 Austin K2 GS lorry, and would love to be in or on the beach on the 6th June.

My question is will i be able to get on the beach with the lorry that day as so many others do, and how or who do i contact to be able to?

A few years ago i went over when Brown & Obahma were there, and everything was locked down and i couldnt even get near the town!

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Colin

Thanks guys, please email him with more pics, dont know where what when or how, but i'm sure he will enlighten you!?

Colin

Hello all

As well as being a member on here i work for a company that supplies vehicles for film & TV companies.

My boss has asked me if i know anyone who has modern sand coloured military vehicles that they would like to be used on TV/film work, and YES you will be paid!

Please contact my boss with a picture of your vehicle to

Michael Geary

info@motorhouseltd.co.uk

0207 4951618

http://www.motorhousehire.com

Many thanks

Colin Murray

Accomodation and fery booked from Portsmouth to Caen

Taking the Austin K2 GS lorry and some of my 4th Dorsets re-enactment pals.

Staying at Tracey-Sur-Mer.

Does anyone know if we will be able to get into Arromanche on the day with the lorry?

Colin

My Austin K2 GS lorry, only know of about 4 in existance, would like to know if there are more?

Colin

If you have black out headlights . You might want black out side lights .? They are harder to get . T CORBIN

Didnt know they were blackout side lights, i just thought they were a different style of lamp!?

Oh dear even more searching and expense.....

Colin

Thanks for that guys, i'm well shocked at the price of them! i must be out of touch:(

The same guy has two front wings for my Austin K2 GS lorry, i dread to think how much they are going to cost:shocked:

Colin

Hello

I wonder if anyone can tell me how much these blackout light covers normally sell for?

I want 2 for my Austin and might have the chance of buying some, but have been told they are about £150:shocked: dont know if thats each or a pair, didnt have the guts to ask:nut:

Just wondered if anyone on here has a pair for sale or know the correct price to pay, and please dont say "it depends on how desperate you are for them"!

Regards

Colin

Hello

My Austin K2 is being used on a film set next week and i have been asked if i know anyone who owns a British WW2 motorbike with correct DR's kit.

You will be required next week for about 5 days in Nettlebed and/or Bicester.

I will NOT be making any money out of you, and you will be paid by the film company direct.

Please email me ww2rupert@btinternet.com and i will give you the contact details so you can deal direct with them.

I have used the company before and DO pay and are very good.

Regards

Colin