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I think the resentment to talk about the occupation years is very understandable among those who went through it and probably the next generation as well,it is something we all need to be aware of dealing with history within living memory and undoubtedly all the islands faced different issues throughout those years,I am sure this is the reason why the cios have a rule about no wearing of German uniform around its bunkers.

I must say I have heard the lack of resistance questioned before but anyone with an ounce of common sense must surely see the impossibility of the type of resistance that could take place on the mainland.

All in all I think the programme was interesting for the viewing masses just a little off with its claims of discovering long forgotten occupation sites and a little over dramatic with its destruction of the 88 case

I am fairly sure it was dr Gillian Carr from Cambridge University ,she is an occupation historian having written various items for magazines such as the armourer and seems to be a supporter of the cios although I think a fair amount of her work has revolved around Guernsey

Nigel

If shell is older than liner, and I guess it could well be, 'R', could stand for "R" force.

This was an inter arm force attached to HQ 21st army group, under command of Royal Engineers.

 

Long shot, maybe's,.............

but if the shell was older wouldnt it have the aearlier nut and bolt fitted for securing the liner?

Basically Peter what Nigel has said (Hi Nige), also Peter, just before you wrap the WLA up for the Winter you could drain the oil completely, this does`nt solve the wet sumping but it seems its not too much of a problem when you are using it through the summer. You could put an oil tap inline if you have a seperate oil tank but BEWARE!!! a friend of mine is just rebuilding his Norton after forgeting to turn the tap on. :embarrassed: Not sure what type of valve is used in the WLA but obviously this is where the problem is, not stopping the oil running back down into the sump. Regards, Ian.

Hi mate ,how you doing?

you planning on riding that for armour and embarkation next year Ashlley?

Nigel

that link works but aol search doesnt

just tried again and still no luck

when you say historian do you mean Gilly Carr?

you could be right about the R standing for recovery but I really dont recognise that side marking

you could be right about the R standing for recovery but I really dont recognise that side marking

is there not a drain plug in the crankcase? or if not can you fit an anti wet sumping device

Nigel

been trying to get on there for days and been blaming my computer

does anybody have a date for the race to the bridge at Arnhem this year ? I presume it is the nearest weekend to the 17th,but is it before or after?

Nigel

thats great news David looking forward to this after spending some time looking at pics online

Nigel

Ive spent many a happy hour wandering up and down route de laleval looking for hidden tunnel entrances and lumps of concrete its always a nice evening wander after dinner at the les Charrieres.I have to say I thought it was rather ungrateful of time team to pretty much ignore the cios especially as Malcolm at Corbiere was telling me how they opened up especially for them last year

yes ,the destruction in the area was not something I really considered enough before planning the trip to Villers,I think mr Wittman should take some responsibility for changing tharea so much,we did visit Jerusalem but didnt go for the calvados,to be honest I prefer the local cider.Did you watch the time team Jersey special and marvel at how they "discovered" the "long forgotten" flak battery well forgotten since the underground hospital mapped it out as a war walk several years ago

Nigel

we stayed in Villers Bocage last july so not too far from Tilly ,we didnt find much around the area as it has been redeveloped since 1944 but apparently the museum in the Tilly chapel is worth a look ,I think it is only open for a few hours on saturdays but could be a good starting point

Nigel

welcome aboard the home front seems to have become very popular in recent years judging by the price of home guard specific items nowadays

welcome aboard ,if you sell the bike at least you dont have to go far to war and peace to search for your next vehicle

no problem at all ,glad you enjoyed it,we just gotta think of the next one now

the lift the dot fastener holding the liner was introduced right at the end of the war,I think in april or may although as you say yours is dated later and as far as I remember the shells are not dated,as far as the markings I dont know what they are but am sure I have seen either this or an almost exact clone before have you posted this elsewhere?

he only wanted to use the car phone to make a trunk call

back row 2 Ian (my dad)4John 7Andy middle row2Lucy my daughter 4 Emma Andy daughter

glad everyone had a good day,I guess its time to look around for another trip out later in the year,any suggestions?

I think wren avenue must be the name of a road on the base so I think a convoy from the pub is the answer

Nigel