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    War and peace - thoughts so far

    in War & Peace show.

    Posted

    39 minutes ago, Jolly Jeeper said:

    You're absolutely right, after all it's not like the Half-Ton was designed to fulfil a military contract, was not sold new to civilians while it was in production, was used by three services, was sold to overseas armies, was available in various specialist guises,  served in Ulster, Germany and beyond, had a 24v FFR system, was the British Army's standard 4x4 for years, could be stripped for heli-lifts, could be loaded side by side in a transport plane... No, you're right it's not a 'real military vehicle' at all. Here's one of my non-military Land Rovers - it's RAF blue as supplied so it must be civvy right?

     

    Jolly Jeeper

    Taiwanese mountain bike

    Green canoe

    Blue Land Rover

    Garden shears

    '32 Ford pick-up

    Shopping trolley with wonky wheel

    Steel wheelbarrow

    Morris Minor pick-up

    Raleigh 'shopper' folding bike

    Matchbox Scammell Explorer 

     

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    Some folk have no sense of humour

    Fantic Motor. Who remebers them ? Who owned one ?

    in Motorcycles

    Posted

    On ‎2‎/‎26‎/‎2019 at 6:40 PM, Emilios said:

    Hi Ian

    Im going to rebuilt a Fantic TI 50cc and i saw ur post that u own 4 

    I need some help and maybe parts also if u have for sale..

    The big problem i have is the front forks..still didnt understood how to rebuilt them(if they can be rebuilt)

    and one of the fork tube is stuck in the fork leg..

    Thanks in advance for any help

    Regards Emilios

    Hi Emilios I've just seen your post, send me a PM with your contact number.

    Brake shoes

    in MV Chatter

    Posted

    5 hours ago, Pete Ashby said:

    Looking for recommendations for a company (name, turn round time and an idea of cost would be useful)

    to reline an axle set of riveted brake linings  15 1/2" long,  1 3/4" wide by 1/4" thick or alternatively a source of just linings and I'll rivet them my self.

    thanks

    Pete

     

    Hi Pete.

    I know a lot of people on this forum including myself use Saftek. They do soft lining's that really stop you.

    https://saftek.co.uk/friction-products-for-classic-vehicles-and-race-applications/

    I've had my Humber Heavy Utility, Morris C8 & Ariel WNG done by them & their turnaround is less that a week every time.

    War and peace - thoughts so far

    in War & Peace show.

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Anchor said:

    We have enjoyed many years at the show but feel the last couple of years the footfall has been slowing down so are going to try some other shows. We will be attending The Yorkshire Wartime Experience - it's a great show, with a lovely atmosphere! We will also be attending The Victory Show in Leicester for the first time! As always, anything that we supply can be ordered either over the phone or on our website! If anyone can suggest a military show for us to attend we would be open to taking a look! ⚓

    The Victoty show is back again for 2020 then ? Only missed this year because of Arnhem

    Brooklands Museum Military Vehicle Day Sunday November 17th

    in Future events and meetings

    Posted · Edited by Ian L

    1 hour ago, Nick Johns said:

    The annual Well attended 100+ Military vehicle Day at the Famous Brooklands Museum, Surrey,  Sunday 17th November

    https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/military-vehicles-day

    FREE entry for pre booked MV's, the Booking in form below, ...entries in by 3rd November

    https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/application/files/6815/7080/9035/MV_Day_2019_vehicles_invitation__entry_form.pdf

     

    Thanks for the heads up Nick, I've just booked in my Norton 16H & Ariel WNG

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    WW2 RAF Goose Neck Flares

    in Weapons/Accessories

    Posted · Edited by Ian L

    54 minutes ago, RAFMT said:

    Here we go, 100 yard intervals.

    Taken from AP3024 "Flying Control in the Royal Air Force".

    gooseneck.jpg

    Promote that man to Squadron leader, that's exactly what I'm looking for where did you find it & have you got the other appendix's B E F G mentioned.

    I knew it would be an exact pattern/size,    I'll up the airfield tonight practising my night landings.

    WW2 RAF Goose Neck Flares

    in Weapons/Accessories

    Posted · Edited by Ian L

    9 hours ago, MatchFuzee said:

    From chapter 11:-

    The quantity of cans varied according to the length of runway required - it could be fifty or more. 

    https://books.google.com/books/about/Fighter_Pilots_in_World_War_II.html?id=fuao0PzEo_0C

    Where did you get that from Guy as I'm not sure I agree with that.

    As a pilot myself I dont see how you would get the landing perceptive & flare height right without the spacing always being the same otherwise you would not be able to judge height above ground or runway distance.

    WW2 RAF Goose Neck Flares

    in Weapons/Accessories

    Posted

    11 hours ago, MatchFuzee said:

    An "Airman of the day" using them:-

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/stories/99/a2909199.shtml

    The Gooseneck Flare was so called because of the long-necked spout on the container that resembled a large watering can. The main body contained paraffin, or other flammable liquid with a wick travelling up the spout and extending by a small amount. The Gooseneck Flare would be positioned with the spout pointing downwind to prevent flaring when it was alight. It produced a bright light that was extremely difficult to extinguish in the event of enemy aircraft approaching the airfield. The Gooseneck Flares were positioned at intervals along both edges of the runway being used at night to assist the pilots in taking off and landing their aeroplane. On the end of the spout there was a metal hinged flap that could be used to cover the wick to extinguish the flame when no longer requird. When not in use the Gooseneck Flare would be stored in the Night Flying Equipment Building. 

    Copied from:-

    https://www.rafharrowbeer-dartmoor.org.uk/fp.php?id=1173

    Hi Guy.

    That's good mate that's a start,      that's sort of what I'm looking for as I cant find anything on 'Wicki'

    There must be a booklet around showing how these were used & laid out on a landing strip ? thay would have to be spaced at an exact distance otherwise the pilot would not know the length of the runway at night.

    War and peace - thoughts so far

    in War & Peace show.

    Posted · Edited by Ian L

    6 hours ago, LarryH57 said:

    Early bird is £50 and 'regular' price £75!!! - please explain.

    Is that an increase to the standard £35 vehicle entry

    So we have all had a very cheep holiday for many years but now he's charging realistic prices,  had it only been a 3 day show & open to the public on each day then yes I agree that we shouldn't pay to bring our vehicles but its not a 3 day show.

    Its a weeks camp open for 3 days to the public, the rest of the time the organiser is paying for security, toilets,  medical tent and hundreds of other things for us to have a cheep weeks holiday.

    War and peace - thoughts so far

    in War & Peace show.

    Posted

    2 hours ago, SirLanceUK said:

    And £400 to put my vehicle on the back of a low loader. 

    You quite obviously have quite a rare vehicle and deep pockets if you can afford to have it transported to the show,  I personally drive my 1944 Ausrin 135 miles to the show costing me arround £125 each way and its smiles per mile all the way.

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