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I always thought that but I recently came across one with a wartime date on the canvas, so now I'm not so sure.

http://www.qrlnymuseum.co.uk/ QRLNY Museum Thoresby Courtyard Thoresby Park Nr Perlethorpe, Nottinghamshire NG22 9EP

Local branch of Royal Marines association will be in attendance to see him off in a fitting manner

My own take on the French attitude, based on personal observation over many years, is that some communities and individuals acknowledge and honour the part played by all the other Allied nations as well as the Yanks, and to an equal level. And everywhere an actual British veteran visits they will be greeted and welcomed without fail. But there is an element within the wider society in general that does not acknowledge the British contribution, much of which can be put down to our past national differences and in particular, for some, the welcomed anti-British stance of De Gaulle. Indeed it is fair to say that sections of French society are as anti-British as some sections of British society are anti-French , and just as vocal about it! :-) I see this reflected clearly among a section of the French MV owners who for the most part have no time for anything other than US stuff. I can't be the only one who has come across it - not them all, but enough to be obvious. But let's face it, a Nation (appointed command) that withdrew the actual Free French forces that did any front line fighting of any substance and replaced them with other troops for the liberation parade through Paris just because of an issue of race/colour can hardly be expected to toast the troops of their 'traditional' enemy could they?

A very valid point about small capacity old bikes in modern traffic. Even larger capacity ones are slow enough to induce complete knobheadedness in most car drivers. As an experienced rider I pick my routes and times when out on the Beeza, as you tempt fate when out among Sunday's worst. Some times it is better, sorry safer, to trailer it to events. It is a bummer about the amount of training and the costs involved these days in order to get qualified and I know this puts a lot of potential riders off these days. Shame.

Taking on board all that is written, if he was a 'civvy', and therefore all of them civvies(?), why are they standing to attention in ranks?

Cheers gents, good to know after all this time!

This could be totally wide of the mark and I don't pass it on as being in any way authoritative, but in respect of the same photo on another forum years back I seem to remember someone saying it was because the blokes in question were first aid trained, a bit more than the average tommy, and this was to help identify them. But I am in no way well informed enough to confirm this as being the case. I have often wondered the same and would be interested to hear by someone really 'in the know' if this is the case.

I don't remember which year it was towards the end of its service career but I recall on one of my holidays in Scotland where we saw Buccs following the contours of the mountains flying along/inside the fire breaks in the forests!!!:wow: Totally mindboggling at the skill of the pilots, although no doubt it was against the rules. Photos/videos posted on the web of Buccs at the event that the RAF threw on the occasion of the planes leaving the squadron that show them at rapid knots at minimum level across the moors. http://www.avcollect.com/themight.htm

It sounds like AeroVenture at Doncaster, I think they originally opened under the other name. They were short of exhibits in the early days so it seems to fit the scenario. It is quite a good spot these days so it might be worth a visit and nosey round to see if anything 'fits your bill'. They run an MV event in September.

Very straightforward bike to work on and ride. Get a manual and you can't go far wrong. Bookmark this site http://pub37.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php?usernum=3155626639&frmid=16&cmd=show and have a good look through all the posts, most of the answers to the common problems are on there. Very helpful bunch of owners who are friendly and helpful to new owners - and you wont be plagued by the drivel that sometimes finds it way in to the threads on here.(Not from the bike owners I hasten to add :-), many of whom are on the other one as well )

I believe Frank at PegasusWW2 Displays manufactures tilts etc. Top bloke who knows his stuff, if he is currently doing them. Do a search for him on Google. He is located somewhere in the Wigan area, sorry I cannot be more specific. He also posts on the WW2 re-enacting forum as 'Pegasus- Drive' - you could PM him through there. Don't know if he comes on here.

:confused::confused::confused:Eh?? What did I miss????

I'm with Andy too. Anyone who believes the opposite needs to talk my mates mother, she is German and her family were not Nazi's and suffered very badly. The family could not get out of Germany fast enough after the war, so sick they were of the treatment they received at the hands of their neighbours; time in prison being just the start of their ill treatment. She will tell you quite adamently that it was a popular and well supported Party with only a minority not supporting it in her local area. Maybe some went with the flow so as not to be pilloried but she will tell you that none of them spoke up for those who were not Party members. She has little or no time for her countrymen of that generation. Another acquaintance of mine fled to the Allied side of the lines with her mother as soon as they could. Her father, who was an outspoken critic of the Nazi's, had already paid the price for doing so. She will not subscribe to your delusionist theory either.

Thanks Adrian. Made up number then! I know just enough about armour to recognise the basic differences between the two types :embarrassed:, just that the gun was a bigger one (75mm) - making me think Firefly. Result! and so quick

Just curiosity. Saw a (Firefly?) - sorry I'm not up on armour, in a film on the box last night. Supposedly in Korea, but it was filmed in the US going by the end credits, so I assume it was just a US based vehicle. The tank was ostensibly from a British unit and it had a post war style serial number/registration on it. Wondered if by chance it was a genuine 'borrowed' one (marking) - 00 ZR 94 , or a Hollywood invention? Anyone have a list with this number on?

...and just what use is he supposed to make of your back teeth John? Hardly a fair swap mate.

Great stuff Tom, well done.

I've done a 'search' and dont think this has appeared on here yet, apologies if it has. An e-petition has appeared regarding the potential for the disappearance of fuel that is suitable for some of our vehicles. I know the issue has been discussed at various times and in various threads but here is an attempt to make a collective voice heard. Please sign it and spread the word via other forums email etc. If it comes to pass I think there will be a whole load of unusable vehicles out there. http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/41913 Mods - If it is considered worth supporting then is there any chance the thread can be made a 'sticky'? Thanks.

I came across this on the WD bike forum and in case it isn't linked to elsewhere on the forum here I thought it would probably be of significant interest to many owners of older vehicles who might have paintwork to do/re-do. I'm not a paint chemist so can't comment on the content as discussed but it does seem to be worth supporting if you are going to be going down the repaint route any time in the near future. to summarise, basically it seems that with enough support a mnufacturer might be willing to produce 'old fashioned' lead based matt paint again. http://pub37.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php?usernum=3155626639&frmid=16&msgid=1241147&cmd=show

IMHO the event was a bit disappointing. Supposedly wartime Yanks, the convoy/parade was shared with Mk1 Cortinas, '60's Austins, CHIPS Kawasaki, 'modern' american Police cars and so on from some car club. Dont get me wrong I can enjoy looking at most things automotive but what a mix!!! Everything had to travel at the speed of the slowest - guess what that was :-) and this resulted in quite a few hot clutches etc up the steep narrow bits. The wider event was marred by too many costumed clowns who didnt really add anything to the theme by dressing as German generals and acting like prats etc. Yes, ok it is a wider growing thing that has hit a number of events but Saddleworth is definitely on the list of fancy dress parties from now on But the locals seemed to enjoy it, so who am I to say no? Well me, and no I wont bother again. A few pics as requested.

If it is the same setup as the MW radiator then you appear to be missing the large castellated 'nut' that has the rubber seal under it. Nor do you seem to have the spring loaded 'tube with a flared top' that bears on it. So yes, you wont be getting a seal and the foaming is just the liquid spilling out at inappropriate times. A diagram of the correct setup is to be found in at least one of the repro manuals available. Surprisingly when I asked a pal to check in his vintage 'bible' tonight the diagram is not there. The depth setting of the nut is quite important, the absence of the nut and spring loaded bit even more so :-) I would get these missing bits sorted out before spending any further time on possible blown head gaskets etc, I think you have found the cause.

you couldnt do a worse job at plundering us than our own rulers. The Danelaw seems quite tame in comparison.

Spotted entering the Tyne tonight > > > > > > > > > OK, its a repro :-D and probably a bit too old a period for this forum, but I have to admire the spirit of those who still take them out to sea!