Jessie The Jeep

I've been collecting old aircraft instruments for form a small diorama to go with my jeep, but one of the things to be careful of is radiation! Many instruments prior to 1950, have the pointers and numbers painted with Radium 226 to make them show in the dark. With a half-life of 1600 years, they are likely to be 'hot' for some time yet! I bought myself a Geiger Counter to check the instruments before use. Some are not much above background radiation, and are considered safe for display so long as the instrument case and glass are intact. I recently read that many American Military vehicles also used Radium on their instrument dials. Has anyone had their vehicle instruments checked or even thought about this potential problem? Steve

The 100th Museum at Thorpe Abbotts is indeed on the Bolero Tour. The museum is free, and run by people who care that the deeds and actions of the 100th BG aren't forgotten. The museum started in 1977 when a group of locals banded together to restore the empty abandoned tower. Pictures inside the tower show how much work was involved in the creation of the museum. It is considered one of the best museums covering the 8th Air Force, and has a large collection of artifacts and personal items, many donated by 100th BG veterans and their families. There are many displays with uniforms, flight clothing, equipment and documents, along with many original photos of life around the base. Steve

100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum Opening Times: The Museum is open Saturdays,Sundays and Bank Holidays. From 10am to 5pm throughout the year. The Museum is closed Nov,Dec & Jan. From May to September the Museum is also open on Wednesdays. 100th Bomb Group Museum Website 100th Bomb Group Foundation Website Exhibits include: A fine collection of U.S.A.A.F. uniforms Decorations Combat Records Equipment Memorabillia and war time photographs Facilities: Facilities at the Museum include: REFRESHMENTS MUSEUM SHOP VISITOR CENTRE REST ROOMS PICNIC AREA Telephone Diss (01379) 740708. Common Road, Dickleburgh, Nr. Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4PH, England. Registered Charity 285169 Accredited Museum No. 665

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Steve

Auster AOP Jason's Dodge and display

Here's the display belonging to our very own 'Timo376'

Here's a few of todays pictures

General view Me! Cliff's Ward le France Wrecker Tomorrow's weather is looking good too. Steve

Bob's Jeep One in a 'special colour', just for Jack

Stuart's Jimmy

John, Noel and Malcolm in and around John's Jeep Three Champs from the NEMVC

Pauline's Jeep Tank/Flatcar display

Bill's Dodge ( on the right ) General view of part of the display

Here's a few pictures from the display at the 'Locomotion' Railway Museum at Shildon Co Durham. It was a lovely warm day with light winds. There were around 20+ vehicles today, but around 40 are booked in for tomorrow. Malcolm's Jimmy Ray's LR

My Willys/Hotchkiss article in its complete state would be a useful addition. Steve

M*A*S*H ?

That's great. Thanks for the pointers. Steve

Thanks! What about sites that wifey would appreciate????? ( ie non-military ) Steve

and here's the other two....... On one pic, you can see the shadow of the B-17 on the tree it's passing over, and it's VERY close!

This is low flying in a proper airplane!! Real airplanes have props and a wheel at the back! The flying was performed for the 1968 film "1000 Plane Raid". It's even more spectacular seeing the 'Buzz Job' in the film.

Yep, my wife doesn't have a handbook either!!!!!!!

This summer, I'm taking my jeep to the Ursel show in Belgium with the NE MVT. The rest of the gang are heading home after the show, but Lynne and I are driving on to Holland and staying another week. Other than the Bridge at Arnhem, what other WW2 sites do you think are worth a visit ( and where are they?? ) We are staying in Delft, apparently, so sites within a modest radius would be most suitable. Steve

We often wonder why you bother!

Can't you just use your browser HOME button to take you back to the first browser screen that opens when you first log on to the net? Steve