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  1. Adrian Barrell
    It could be anything to be honest! The original USA reg. number would be 40xxxxx o that does not fit. A British Army number would be Zxxxxxxx. We did not use many Whites, most of the British halftracks were IHC. I did find a contract for two M2s, Z4857971 and Z4857972. If it were a unit number, it would be more likely on the rear bumpers and in conjunction with symbols to indicate unit size. If it is in a single row on black rectangle, it's more likely a French Army registration number.
  2. Adrian Barrell
    Ah, the REME way.......! :laugh:
  3. Adrian Barrell
    I think she's still in the corner of the shed somewhere...... I have not been able to confirm but I think Gainsborough was from post war use with 79th AD. Those Pathe clips of the DD exercise show Gosport and Grimsby as DDs with the name in the same place and typeface. I assume the HQ tanks were standard gun tanks.
  4. Adrian Barrell
    Hi Kevin, good to see you here.
  5. Adrian Barrell
    They can be difficult to remove, you have to push down and then tip it towards the mounting flange to get it to unhook.
  6. Adrian Barrell
    They grow up so quick these days...... I was 12 for a whole year! :red:
  7. Adrian Barrell
    That would be A squadron. There are some famous pictures of C squadron lined up prior to embarkation, Carole, a Sherman Vc being prominent.
  8. Adrian Barrell
    Well spotted, probably track maintenance judging from the sledge hammer! Another reason why the shield tended not to last long, a pain to keep refitting them!
  9. Adrian Barrell
    Tis true. Modifications were incorporated as it was felt you would not be able to handle a standard set up...... Only kidding! It looks like you handle her just fine. It is one of the nicest Sherman gearboxes I've driven, nearly as nice a mine!
  10. Adrian Barrell
    Eau-de-nil BS216. No longer used and has been replaced by Sky Blue BS101.
  11. Adrian Barrell
    Jack, they are the front section of the sandshields. Originally for desert use to keep the dust down, they were often fitted from kits such as here. Later tanks had a more elaborate set and were fitted from new. They did not survive long in action as they were only sheet steel. The three tanks here are all Sherman V and none have applique armour.
  12. Adrian Barrell
    They are not DD Shermans, though it could still be Fritton. More likely to be nearer to Aldershot judging by the photo credit.
  13. Adrian Barrell
    Nice job Rob! Now I can see what all the little bits are for..... Oh and thanks very much! :thumbsup:
  14. Adrian Barrell
    Ah you know who! Do you think he'll ever do it?
  15. Adrian Barrell
    Didn't Bruce also convert a Covenanter but never used it? That's also with a collector, probably the same one, who doesn't sell anything........!
  16. Adrian Barrell
    Hi Brent, good to see you here. I take it your paddock is as full as ever?
  17. Adrian Barrell
    Yes, .30 cal. Nice find!
  18. Adrian Barrell
    American but Canadian made.
  19. Adrian Barrell
    That's what she said........
  20. Adrian Barrell
    Nice! 15mm BESA and a pair of fixed .303 Brownings, hand for the shopping......
  21. Adrian Barrell
    I agree but you can't use the engines as a guide as the B-17 uses an R-1820 single row and the B-24 uses an R-1830 twin row which is quite a bit smaller in diameter. However, I think you're correct about the lens.
  22. Adrian Barrell
    Classic! :clap:
  23. Adrian Barrell
    I'm not sure which I'm more surprised at, the thickness of the floor or the fact that there is a garage forum.......
  24. Adrian Barrell
    Now you mention it, there are a couple of things I need to do on the Sherman......:-D
  25. Adrian Barrell
    I remember I was loosely following one of his museum tours he gave to new soldiers. He stopped at the Covenanter, looked at me and said ''You won't like this, Adrian'' before giving a damning yet accurate summary of it's place in British tank history! Very well deserved, congratulations!
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