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============== IMHO , your last statement is that you wish to prove your point by use of the most common term - end of. I am well aware of the fact that so many British Army Combat Jackets have a manufacturers label stating that the material is "Cotton Sateen" , however this is no definative that the correct term for the material used is in fact "Cotton Sateen" , probably it is just a continuation of a "Cotton Gabardine " type material with a slightly different mix / treatment. Probably the real truth is that they did not wish the common soldiers of the day aware of just what the material was. Obviously any subsequent book published after yours will have good scope for further research & revelations.. End Of..

=========== QUOTE. "reversing" the sateen fabric in order that the duller (inside) was on the outer ---- And this is where you are going wrong , if you are going to write a book - then I suggest you consult with such as a Textile Technician. The "sateen" you mention refers to the surface finish of the cloth , the long strand probably on the outside of the shell and the duller (this is the cord that is on the inside , but may not - I think it is decided on the wicking required ). In my book , from my limited knowledge of cloth - sateen or satin is a totally different fabric , a term given to a relatively common lining material or bedding sheets. Such as Grenfell cloth or Ventile cloth is in fact a expensive long-staple Egyptian cotton , processed and woven for wind-proof quality and a certain amount of water proofing but remaining breathable by natural means when worn. IMHO , the post-WW2 MOD jackets (the subject of this thread) were a similar but inferior and thus cheaper cloth. The last U.S.A. manufactured Alpha Ind. M65 jackets were 65% poly / 35% cotton , I understand the genuine Alpha Ind. M65 jackets are now in fact manuf. in PRC and are from NYCO.

Having worn such jackets in the TA from 1968 , receiving the "care & use" instructions from a regular staffy. I found when brand new or returned cleaned the claims did not stand up , IIRC this was according to a NATO requirement that body heat should dry the jacket out within abt. 40 min. Instructed by use of body heat alone, no standing around a fire is required , L0L - the lying £wat. Having worn Ventile & Grenfell jackets , I suspect the cloth may have been Grenfell (to a lower standard than the regular stuff) , certainly not Ventile http://www.haythornthwaite.com/GrenfellWeaving.htm

====================== Gabardine , yes - very possibly . Sateen , I very much doubt it - but I await with keen interest for more technical info. as my knowledge of fabrics is little and stitching - even less so LoL

2 bricks , trolley jack , 17mm flat ring key and a screwdriver to remove tinware IIRC.. 10 min. at best - if practiced LoL

Will run a while yet it seems , don't believe the press , wait for Bletchley Park opinion :_ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20749632

Please be advised :- The BBC seems to have come up with a slightly more accurate analysis of the 'interpretation' of the message carried by the pigeon - compared to the DM's attempt at reporting the result, and it's unjustified remarks about Bletchley Park: Quoted Text An encrypted World War II message found in a fire place strapped to the remains of a dead carrier pigeon may have been cracked by a Canadian enthusiast. Gord Young, from Peterborough, in Ontario, says it took him 17 minutes to decypher the message after realising a code book he inherited was the key. Mr Young says the 1944 note uses a simple World War I code to detail German troop positions in Normandy. GCHQ says it would be interested to see his findings. ... Has World War II carrier pigeon message been cracked? E-mail E-mail

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2248818/Hit-Jerrys-panzers--code-dead-wartime-pigeon-cracked.html Can't find original thread using "Search" facility , moderators please re-position post

Look here - Page 1I 12 for diesel tap(s) etc. LoL http://smithies.co.nz/land_rover/Series_III_Optional_Parts_Catalogue_2.pdf Strandard Enots fuel stuff.. ------- Petrol tap remote 2-way , 526783 (Land Rover) LV7RU/2910-99-850-1778 May be a FV No. not just now LoL

Interesting Wapiti photographs here - inc. pranged http://norav.50megs.com/photo3_2.html

===== I was recently reading about the use of "deep penetration ground radar " , it seems that "deep" is 4m , that is only 13 feet. Hardly sufficient depth to keep kids & scavengers away from burried tanks, spitfires or dead bodies ..

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-two/9732585/Is-there-a-squadron-of-Spitfires-buried-in-Birmingham.html

Unfortunately you don't give sufficient details for me to get on to a good diagram, 12 volt mil. or 12 volt CL (Commercial Logistics) , anyway at 1983 you will have the later changes - so work to this diagram (that will be very near / same). http://www.land-rover-lightweight.co.uk/Images/Electrical/ImageMineNew.jpg First probe , check at the ignition switch , - follow the white line to top of fuse (contact 5) - have you a voltage ? I take it - the engine does start/run ?

If it is a genuine unmolested Hotchkiss M201 , then you will find plenty to Google on - after that - learn to speak French. I remember hundreds of Hotchkiss coming to UK about 1980, the problem is that hundreds of M201 were going through La Maltournee workshops for re-build from early 1970's. Meaning they could be mixed with Willys or Ford bits - becoming a Hotchpotch or was it a MALT - I forget now. I suppose the start point is original Hotchkiss nomenclature plate & hope for no Re-build plate & loads of numbers on the chassis LoL

Apparently 1 week viewing delay north of border ,,

BUT ,, not if you live in Scotland..

Starts TONIGHT.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p01pm

Hhmm http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/connect-asia/the-hunt-for-buried-spitfires-in-burma/1038352

=== A fit engine , the benchmark is about 18/20 mpg when warmed up , country roads / gearchanges - a little less BUT a basic 109" or 88" should not drop below 15 mpg even with X country tyres. Tyres make a / the big difference, 205R16" on a 88" with a overdrive on a long run (motorways) & towing a trailer - I get 20 to 24 mpg and that is the tops with a petrol.

A Land Rover S2A and S3 24 volt engine ,has a unique front timing case cover with additional mountings for a 24 volt genny bracket , so some work is needed to change over a 12 volt engine , also depending , the dizzy drive may need a few changed components. Such as a 40A "Toastie" has a different genny bracket (not involving the timing case cover).

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2229924/Queens-Land-Rover-fitted-traffic-light-allow-Her-Royal-Highness-control-driver.html

AFAIK ,, it is in very recent years that ALPHA Industries moved M65 manufacture to China , so in theory a modern manufacture OD jacket was identical to Vietnam war era. - the price was very reasonable. So unless you wanted something A1 cleaned with somebody elses name on - what was the point ?? I suppose here are rivet counter clothes collectors. Actually - abt. 5 years ago , I wanted a Nightime Urban , the very best deal was that I imported a small batch direct from USA , marked X'mas present - no £ duty this end..

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2227251/Cyclone-Neelam-Tonnes-military-hardware-belonging-Tamil-Tigers-uncovered.html

I knew of a Vickers Vigor still working for a small O.C.C.S. operator until abt. 1980 , larger sites always used such as Ex- Bedford 4 Tonners as water dust control trucks , fuel bowsers etc. - so all sorts of trucks could be retained on books for such purposes. Crawler mounted could be a bit of a problem - possibly ,,

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2226235/Ground-force-Historian-builds-60ft-long-First-World-War-TRENCH-garden-highlight-plight-frontline-Tommies.html