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  1. Ex-boy
    OK, let's try prison cells.
  2. Ex-boy
    How about a building being marked out as a gymnasium. Steve.
  3. Ex-boy
    Just noticed in the top pic, the 'Wheels Only' sign. Seems that tank crews have never obeyed the rules.
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    I've been away and only just seen the post, so a bit behind the times, but had to say that a Centurion got within yards of our echelon position on Salisbury Plain back in the early 70s without being heard. It approached on tick-over with the wind in the right direction, but I was gobsmacked how it got so close undetected. All things are possible!
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    I would go along with 1965. I believe that was when C reg plates were issued, and at some time in the past (perhaps still?) ex-military and old imported vehicles etc were issued with reg Nos. from the vehicle's date of manufacture. Good luck with the project. Steve.
  6. Ex-boy
    Am I seeing things, or does the blurb for the Humber Snipe say 9 feet 5 inch ground clearance?
  7. Ex-boy
    Help, you make me feel old - I used to paint my own numberplates on my old bangers back in the 60s.
  8. Ex-boy
    Wally, thanks for the info and apologies for the delay; I've been away for a few days. All the best. Steve.
  9. Ex-boy
    I think the occupant looks so smug, he must feel he's to the manor born. Steve.
  10. Ex-boy
    I have to admit I don't know what Ruddington's function was, just that it held B Vehs, so it may well have been disposals. Steve.
  11. Ex-boy
    There was also a depot at Ruddington, Notts until about the 1980s.
  12. Ex-boy
    If you were ever on exercise with the RAC, a few decades ago at least, you'd be surprised what they managed to bring for comfort.
  13. Ex-boy
    Lost the plot many moons ago, but scratching my head again and just getting splinters at the moment.
  14. Ex-boy
    I've got it! It's a hotplate for delivering food to a sniper in the trees. Obvious really.:-)
  15. Ex-boy
    Clive, I've arrived late again, so bear with me but I don't think anyone has asked if it sends or receives signals.
  16. Ex-boy
    That all seems so obvious when it's explained. Maybe I need to stay in more and do some studying. Steve.
  17. Ex-boy
    Never had anything to do with artillery, but previous posts about lighting sights seem to be what they are about. I will have to do a crash course in howitzers. Steve.
  18. Ex-boy
    Chuffed to bits, with my first ever go, but it still doesn't solve the mystery of the electrical goodies, and I'm still scratching my head on that. Steve.
  19. Ex-boy
    Just come aboard, but my first impression was of an outline of a gun carriage, with the wheels/axle and shield depicted. Am I close?
  20. Ex-boy
    Can't wait to see it finished, but will you have the kettle and other accoutrements as shown in the photo hanging off the back? Steve.
  21. Ex-boy
    I totally agree with you on not being hidebound by conventions, but thanks to Richard for putting me right. I probably got the Eau-de-Nil in my head because we did our training on old engines (with old instructors) and that was what they had always known. Steve.
  22. Ex-boy
    Hi all, not wanting to be awkward, and with no complaints about all the above advice, I'm sure army engines were painted in Eau-de-Nil during my service (60s to 80s). Is Eau-de-Nil not available or is Duck-egg blue another name for it? Hope I'm not stirring things up! Steve.
  23. Ex-boy
    Nice to see one of my favourite vehicles being saved, I always thought they were the best one tonner by miles. I just wish I had the wherewithal to do one myself, so thank you for all your great work Best wishes and good luck. Steve.
  24. Ex-boy
    During my service with REME I lost plenty of tools in vehicle hulls but eventually had anything that lent itself to it on a length of string for easy recovery. Saved me a few quid over the years. Steve.
  25. Ex-boy
    Hello and welcome to the forum, the place for all the assistance, guidance and encouragement you could ever need. Steve.
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