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It says "Exercise Secret" I have some more of the documents relating to this exercise, including some of the troop movement 'orders'. When i finally get it all scanned access will be much easier. Just thought it might be of interest. It came from the same source as the Goodwood, Bluecoat and Normandy documents i have - Major Jackson, Montgomery's GSO2 (from memory). I also have some reports from security officers apparently visiting in and around camps prior to D-Day, seeing what information they could get from any military personel they encountered, fascinating stuff and all hand written. Ken

While i was looking for some of the original Dempsey material i have, i came across this. Part of a set of documents i have relating an exercise in 1941, dated 20th Jul 1941. It is "Text of the proclamation to the British Nation broadcast 0700Hrs 20 Jul". It goes on "In spite of the understanding and goodwill the Great Britain has always exhibited regarding Northumbria as exemplified in the pact of Non-aggression...."..... Ken In attached .pdf attn Northumbria.pdf

Very much looking forward to seeing it at the Yorkshire Wartime Experience Bill. Ken

We are still very keen to find a WW1 living history group(s) who would be prepared to attend. If anyone can help, we would be very grateful. Ken

Welcome from another 'Ken' who is also a US6 owner. Regards Ken

I have a US6 (and a parts list) if i can help with anything. Also have some spares - but no bell housing.... Regards Ken

"Jack;Steve - what have you bought Mrs Carr?" A bigger garage? ken

I might well no be too late following the above post (with very useful links). Attached .pdf of the diagram in the parts list. Ken HTfuelpump.pdf

Thanks Jack. "Next week and I meeting with the gent that I dicussed with you regarding your 88 shells. " Have you met with the tent top hat man yet? Sent you an e-mail mon ami. Regards Ken

Jolly good. Stand back when you apply them. Ken

Were there any surprises with it Steve? Ken

If i remember rightly (the last time i did one was at the side of the road in Normandy, 2004), the diaphrapm operating 'rods' have a vertical slot cut in them, you have to push down and away so to speak - which means you need to fiddle a bit to work out where the slot is. If it is any help, i can scan and post the page from the parts list if Stu gives it back..... Ken

The Ponderosa show was the Ponderosa show, with it's own approach to what they were trying to achieve. The Yorkshire Wartime Experience is our show, trying to achieve what we are trying to achieve. A lot of effort is being put in, in an attempt to be able to show a coherent time line from WW1 Tommies all the way up to currently serving forces. One of our main drivers in putting this event together is education and commemoration - of current serving forces just as much as those of up to 100 years ago. The 11:00 ceremonies on both days are our attempt to draw some attention to those who have been prepared to use the vehicles and equipment on display 'for real'. Opening the event for school parties on the Firday PM is proving a logisitcal nightmare but one which we will find a solution to. Any proceeds from the event will be split between the Royal British Legion and SSAFA. The clashes with other events is unfortunate, but we had a restricted window of opportunity to have access to the land. We make no pretence to be expecting to get it right this first time, but in light of the above, all military vehicles, of all eras are welcome - as long as you book in. All and any constructive feedback is always welcome. Regards Ken

I would be more than prepared to contribute to the reinstatement of this monument. Please keep me/us informed as to how we can do so. Regards Ken

Welcome to the Polsten club Gary, there are a few around. I know of three so there must be more. I shredded a tyre on the way back from Croft the year before last and mine now has a pair of Mitas (i think they are) agricultural tyres fitted. The tread pattern is rubbish but better than not having any tyres at all!! (We had taken a chance long enough as they were original '44 dated tyres on it). Parts in my experience are not easy to come by, just keep your eys and mouth open and eventaully someome who has them will hear you. I have some spare magazines and two spare barrel boxes i don't need any more. It is not the getting it off the trailer so speak which is awkward, that is all winch and jacks, it's the getting the trailer out of the way which takes a bit of doing... and of course getting the trailer back under it.... If i can help, feel free to drop me a note. Regards Ken

Yep, it's a DUKW. To Hot to Handle was the name of this truck when we got 'her' - it will be renamed once the paint goes on. Ken

We need to get that GMC out of the way so the sherman can be reunited with her engine and (amongst a pile of other things) that turret ring! Then there's the WC16, Studebaker US6, WC13 and Ford GP waiting in the queue - oh, and of course, Adam's WC9! Ken

Thanks Chris. Best do that while Cath is out, ans she automatically suspect the worst if i a. enter the kitchen, and b. willingly put something in to the microwave. She'll see that as a declaration of independance, and then i really am in the sh1t. Ken

I have a loom mon ami, nothing to worry about there........

The following have been authorised for release. Stu seems very happy with his new 'horn push button' - at least, there are plenty of images of it! All ready for Christmas in his workshop, and i understand he's asked Santa for a new pair of trousers. Ken

"I triggered off my fire extinguishers....." - could be worse Mark. Can you not get them recharged? Ken

What are you looking for Nick - if i can help i will. http://www.gish.org.uk go to stores. The online bit is about 5% of what i have to 'list' but the eternal enemy of time continues to slow me down actually listing the stuff. A lot of my spare spare spares have ended up on a certain M16, but i should still have the spare spares about... Regards Ken

I have used thicker 1/2" [marine or exterior] (or whatever Napolean's equivalent is) and they have lasted 3 years so far including a Normandy trip with no problems. Ken

Thanks Ken

See below the wartime period photo of a 702nd 352 with hard doors (taken in Oct '44) and our recreation of same. The war time images ar courtesy of Terry Janes, historian of the 702nd Tank Battalion in the US. Regards Ken