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    It is very impressive and I enjoyed the programme. I was a little disappointed to hear the narrator state that Chasestead produced all the smaller parts including gun mounts as that was not true. I made all four complete gun mounts together with the drivers controls. (B stands for brake, Guy) At least we got a mention in the credits!
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    14" Naval gun, one presumes.
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    Richard, I was inside it at the end of last year to assess it for use in the program with two council officials and they told me the council was in favour. We all agreed it was not practical but they were not against it at all. Although the chains are there, one sprocket is missing and the track is just wrapped round iirc. I think the disabling varied from tank to tank.
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    The original plan was to restore the Ashford one to running rather than build a new one. Whilst the local Council were all for it, others, possibly English Heritage were much less keen. It is in a shocking state internally however with much structural failure. It is well looked after but time has taken its toll. The Lincoln tank is, as you say, much better and provided much information in the new build.
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    The program airs on November 19th. The engine is a B60.
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    Strangely enough, the 4" Mk V naval gun is a likely candidate. A first war gun using separate loading ammunition but by WW2 was used as a high angle AA gun with fixed ammunition.
  8. Adrian Barrell
    Bonnets look a little short. Mack NM?
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    Well, there is one about every 10 miles or so in Suffolk and Norfolk, a few having museums. There are other things with a WW2 history that are not aviation related to see too, if you know where to look!
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    Are you sure it's for a 17pr? The No51 telescope sight was kept in a steel storage tube, later guns were modified to also take a standard No9 dial sight, these were kept in a leather case. If it's for a 17pr armed tank, it would likely be a No43. None of them are particularly rare.
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    Almost certainly Parham airfield, about 10 miles away from where I sit now. Markings show 390th Bomb Group.
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    It's a good place to join two halves as there is a major dimension change at that point but a loose thread does seem a little odd. Not all replicas are created equal........
  13. Adrian Barrell
    I think it's the rear half of a dummy barrel for a .50 M2 mg.
  14. Adrian Barrell
    As well as the speed. Mind you, being a Land Rover, you might not notice the difference........
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    I'm afraid I have nothing definitive John. I've never had a Sherman in with them fitted.
  16. Adrian Barrell
    You can but there will be no floor space. The advantage of a 9x9 is you can put it up by yourself. If you need to sleep three, go for a 12x12.
  17. Adrian Barrell
    There are one or two around of the various trailers on that chassis. I think the brakes are electric.
  18. Adrian Barrell
    Yes, for sale. I'll check postage price but it's not likely to be much. I'll come back by PM.
  19. Adrian Barrell
    Excellent! A really nice surprise.
  20. Adrian Barrell
    The Lucas T1A lights as seen on here in a few threads. No other bits I'm afraid. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?26752-British-WW2-10-cwt-GS-Trailer/page3
  21. Adrian Barrell
    I picked up a couple more tail lights yesterday.
  22. Adrian Barrell
    The LD Sherman is a Grizzly. Painted in 13/18 Hussars markings but that is the only connection.
  23. Adrian Barrell
    Glad it turned out ok! It was a return from Op. Granby.
  24. Adrian Barrell
    I suspect it's from a generator engine.
  25. Adrian Barrell
    I have three NOS mags I forgot I had.... Unfortunately, they are all anti-clock for exhaust plugs.
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