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dallas dig out on again this weekend at dallas autos near newbury,anyone going or will alll the bargains be mine?

Nigel

on a serious note a "stealth" U-boat was recently discovered in the Solent, i believe the boat was encased in a rubber skin which prevented it from being detected by sonar ?

 

 

Ashley

that rubber was fitted by British divers to prevent it breeding with the allied dukws

I dont think it was the assault glider trust doing this as I think the glider was being built in the USA andbeing bought over in an American air force transport plane

is that the original stealth u boat?

I came accross this picture of a German WW 1 one man tank, no futher information.

be useful for getting back at all the volvo drivers who seem to like hitting bikes so much

some time ago there was a request by someone for the winch mechanism to attach a dakota to a horsa glider for a glider either being built or restored to fly to Normandy this year,does anybody know if this project was completed and will it really be flying to Normandy this year and if so where and when will it be landing?

Nigel

at least if they are at Utah trying to look sincere we might get a bit of peace in the British sector and the vets might get the respect they deserve rather than being props in the Brown publicity shots

Nigel

Enigma & I have the same problems I'm afraid - no money!!

cant you hitch a ride ,be good to have the Overloon invaders back together

Nigel

Maybe wev'e embarrased certain people! :cool2:

either that or Gordon did not want to go on his own and face the few that made thier own way there

Nigel

Britains Home Guard prepare to defend thier country despite government cut backs meanwhile boffins are developing a range of paper planes for the RAF and the navy have been supplied with several hollowed out logs in the shape of destroyers

http://ccmv.fotopic.net/c1368037.html

Link to Rush Green

the yellow highwayman is now part way through an extensive rebuild in a showmans yard local to me along with another similar truck which originated from the Guiness brewery at Park Royal

Nigel

Got to be my favorite, even if a lot is underground. Batterie Lothrign.

Battery lothringen is a great place but for quality restoration in the area you really need to see Corbiere m19 mortar bunker ,I am sure Tony would agree the resto there is fantastic ,particularly as it is all voluntary

Nigel

I will be there from the 4 to 7 of june staying at Etreham just outside Port en Bessin with the 65 for 65 allied motorcycle tour but I think we have a pretty full itinary so dont know how much time we will have for visiting

Nigel

Hello CW, do you know what the U shaped brackets are for?

A chap on another forum is building one & would like to know, cheers P

I think the U shaped brackets are for holding load securing timbers if the boat is used for carrying cargo rather than troops

I see some of these do not apply to 2 wheeled vehicles but what about the others its just that carrying a fire extinguisher,hi vis jacket ,first aid kit spare bulbs,spare glasses and warning triangle etc may mean leaving waterproofs at home

Nigel

welcome Kypros always good to see another m20 on the forum,have you tried the wdm20 forum for advice and what sort of help are you after?

Nigel

would be good to organise a trip to Battery Todt in Calais it is well worth seeing particularly for those interested in atlantik wall bunkers and there are several other museums around the area,just a quick trip across through the tunnel

Nigel

so it wasnt the snow that kept Jack from Holland he was simply waiting for a few people to be out of the way before he gave up and called the AA

as all the vehicles are supposed to run you had better not show Jack the GMC with the snow shoes strapped to the side

there is a chap selling these(repro) on ebay going by the user name "pegasus drive",he can also be contacted via the allied reenacting forum,I think his name is Frank Brown

just a short post to reierate everything that has already been said ,it really was a great day following the airborne route into Arnhem seeing the high ground occupied by the German forces and then crossing John Frost Bridge and then onto what must be one of if not the best military vehicle museums in Europe and all with an expert commentary from our hosts,truly a day to remember with good company and excellent cakes and to show our gratitude we even took some proper English weather to share.

Been snowing again on & off for the last 2 hours by J28 M25

dont panic ,it will all be melted by early tomorrow morning and we will fly out of Stansted accompanied by a perfect sunrise I hope

hopefully Jack and his party will make it tomorrow but reading these posts I wondered if it might be a good idea if everyone had a mobile number to call if wthey should get held up?

Nigel

I'm planned for about 05:00. breekie sounds a good idea.

I have booked my parking to allow for 5am rendezvous so that is still ok by me ,although if we miss breakfast there is always jacks biscuits

mine was playing up for a few days until I emailed admin and Joris sorted it for me ( thanks) although I still have to log in every time despite ticking the remember me box

Nigel