Jessie The Jeep

That's nice, buut Ive neva had teh nede two uze it! Steve

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I spent the day under the trailer with a power drill and a rotary wire brush, cleaning off lots of loose flakey paint, and repainting. During my cleaning, I came across a data plate on the axel, which appears to be written in Dutch or German. The online translation program could only get 'axle load' from 'achslast' converting German to English. 'BPW' I am guessing is the manufacturer ( also written on the wheel hubs ), and below that is stamped 'A2J' which could be the model of trailer. The top number seems likely to be the trailer serial number. Axel Load is 800Kg, max speed is 60kph. The trailer also has a single drain plug in the rear right corner. Steve

Having just seen this web page, http://freespace.virgin.net/martin.russell/willys.htm, it appears my trailer could be part or all Dutch. Certainly the end panels, handbrake and tow hitch are the same. Shockers are held on with split pins, which was a MBT thing, but I don't know if the Dutch copied this, or whether the chassis has been recycled and modified from a WW2 version. Steve

I've just bought a jeep trailer and wondered which of the several versions and manufacturers it came from. It was pushed straight in the garage after I got it home as I needed to go out again so haven't have time to look for serials etc. The only markings so far is the embossed word "ROSET" on the rear panel. Any clues to its age, manufacture etc would be appreciated. The last picture shows it was a bit of a tight fit in the garage along with the jeep and the aircraft/flatbed trailer, but there's still 1/4 inch clearance between the trailer 'A' frame and the jeep. Steve

So long as we haven't lost you completely! Modding can be very time consuming. I'm a mod on a modelling forum, and fortunately people on there are sensible when posting, but there's still much to read! Steve

'The Century Bombers' living history display! Both Bodges Dodge and my Jeep are painted to represent US 8th Air Force, 100th Bomb Group vehicles. After meeting and having a good chat at the Elvington 'Wheels and Wings' show, Bodge and I decided to pool our resources, and whenever possible, meet up to form a joint display. There are plenty of people doing the Big Red 1, 101st Airborne etc, but hardly anyone in the north of the country doing USAAF. We both have connections to the 100th Bomb Group, hence the markings our vehicles appear in, so a display focussed on the US 100th Bombardment Group seemed a great idea. Here's the crew so far We plan the display to include both air and ground clothing and equipment to represent air and ground crews. I've already got quite a bit of flying kit, and I'm now collecting instruments and radio parts to create a technicians display. Bodge, with his chequered Dodge is for now working on 'Flying Control', but with all the space he has in the back, I'm sure his collection will grow! We are also thinking of inviting one or two others to join us. The 100th Bomb Group started its operations at Thorpe Abbotts in June 1943, flying 306 missions, including some food drops over occupied Holland. They were the only group to fly from this base. The 100th became notorious as a result of several missions where they suffered spectacular losses of 12 and 15 aircraft on a single mission. There were even rumors that the Luftwaffe was singling out the 100th group, but this was untrue and actually impractical in the heat of combat. While these large losses made the group stand out from the others, it was just a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The overall losses of the group weren't all that different from other groups in combat for a similar period of time. We'll keep you informed of how things develop, but if it wasn't for HMVF, this might never have started!

In that case pay me to fly south and I'll take your picture! ( mates rates ;-) ) Steve

I was thinking the same thing when I posted the picture, but was too polite to comment on Tim being challenged in the altitude department! Don't worry Tim, I'm sure you have some positive qualities! Steve

So if you fancy some 1/6 scale tracked armour, with blank firing capability, full sound effects etc, write out your cheque for around £3500!! If you weren't at Wheels and Wings this year, you can now see what you missed. Better book early for next year!!! Steve

and finally!!!!!!! some R/C armour and vehicles

You've seen a DUKW, now here's a 'DUKWLING'??

and now for some WW2

Now for some Post War Stuff.........