Enigma

Great pics, thanks. Is that a 17 pounder on the Sherman or the American 76mm? I'm no expert but I'm sure somebody on here will know.

 

After taking a closer look, the Vielsalm one isn't a Firefly I think.

Could be the 76 mm, not sure though....

Hi All

Me my brother, our parents and brothers kids went to a holiday resort, offcourse we chose the Ardennes in the middle of the battlearea near Trois Ponts.

In fact so close Peiper passed our holidayhouse about 300 feet away back then.

Enjoy.

First the wellknown Kingtiger at La Gleize.

The next ones made at the Poteau museum. The 2 good looking Halftracks are used for excursions to the site of the ambushed US column featured in a famous German made propaganda footage.

Nice Firefly in Vielsalm.

Hotton.

Manhay.

Parkers Crossing at Baraque de Fraiture.

La Roche de Ardennes.

Panther abandoned at Grandmenil after it ran out of fuel.

We were able to get inside because 1 of the covers which were used to weld the entrances sat loose on the right side of the hull.

Happy birthday 8-)

Just wondering; how did you know me when you invited me? From Gordon's forum I presume?

Anyway, well done!

SOLD

 

:tup:

Sorry we are on the Ambulance front again!!!

 

does anyone know if there is a site where i can download the manual for the series 3 Ambulance?

 

i have found most of the others but can only find this one in Dutch

(and cant understand a word of it :?

 

Thanks

 

Ian

 

Anyone said Dutch? :lol:

I can translate some for you, not the entire manual though...

Could be described as 'requires slight attention' :-D but it has the makings of a great truck.

 

New battery, new paint and it's as good as new....(or not). :-P

I won't be at a HMVF camp myself because we arrive early and reserve a spot for our UK friends.

Still a HMVF camp would make it easyer to find more members and hustle for a free tea or cola :evil:

You said no MOT?

Our equivalent is said to away next year, still a check by a expert is recomendable if you're not a tech wiz...

Nice truck

What fuel will you use then? Used chipsfat?

ok you lot ,can I have some clues as to what to look for when buying a Willy's ,

('44 ish).

 

When checking one out bring someone along who knows about Jeeps.

Cara, thanks for the Tea! :cofee: :tup: :wave:

The story behind the ride in the Sherman;

Last year a convoy of tanks were driving around the fields.

I was in Airborne uniform and when a Sherman stopped I put up my thump to ask for a lift and he said come aboard!!

I helped him a little to park at his campsite and was introduced to his family.

This year he was there again so I stopped by.

He asked if I had my uniform, (Yes) and he invited me to the Mock battle if possible.

I helped in the tank with the gas operated gun (HOT) and marshalled him to the arena at jogging speed panting like crazy.

And the rest is history.....

I'll let Mick tell you how he got into the tank.

Not working

 

Try again, I had the wrong one and edited the post.

Should work now.

Playing in the arena in a friends Sherman on saturday...

Enjoy :wink:

Can you two now leave please.

 

I remember saying to Enigma "we will have to put a post on HMVF, What did you do at W&P" he then took that photo and started playing his harmonica which set the perfect atmosphere as the troops moved up to the front line and past us, before climbing in I wish him good luck and to keep his head down, we then when off to hut down Tiger tanks. Perfect Day :-D

Sorry Jack :wink:

Heard you were there, a pity we didn't meet.

It was a beautiful experience!!

Enjoyed ourselves to bits. :naughty:

After the re-enactment we got tea from Berni (ta!) while parked before the audience.

Difficult to drink on the move though but Hey, a cup of tea can be enjoyed anywhere. :cofee:

Also drove around the arena for the tanks display, again lots of fun!! :banana:

I friend of mine sent me this link, I don't watch TV and I don't read propaganda, sorry, I mean newspapers so I missed this;

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/07/25/db2501.xml

 

Gone but not forgotten...

You have all of the flippin fun Mick :evil:

 

Not just Mick, me too. :-)

I was sitting at the front MG gunner's place with the 50 cal going off a few feet above my head. :banana:

Hi Mick

Here you go. 8-)

About the question as stated above.

We drove 416 KM and offcourse the ferry from Dunkirk to Dover.

Cool pics with the crosshairs!!

By the way, where was the Rommelcar? Didn't see it.

Also only seen the Jagdpanther parked and driving out of the arena from the far side of the arena ground.

Totally agree, it was hot!!!!!! :evil:

I also took pics of the display.

Because I managed to eliminate all the surroundings it looks like a diorama.

Hi All

After a 400 KM drive I should be sleeping now, tired. :-P

Met Ashley, Lee, Berni, Mick, Simon and more.

Hi to all.

Hey Mick, we had a horrible time in the Sherman didn't we?.... :banana:

Ashley and his Jeep at Beltring.

Greetings from Holland.

Hi Joris

Thanks for sharing the photo's, guess Mauthausen is a very sad place even after al these years.

:tup:

How on earth are you supposed to HUG over 9.5 tons of Stalwart?? NO ONE has arms that long!!!! :? :? :?

 

How about a friendly cuddle? :hug: