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  1. Another: And here: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205244793 http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205244792
  2. Yes, the patent makes clear that, "the ambulance may in some cases be drawn up alongside a platform and the body be turned into a transverse position for unloading." Anyway, some more pictures from a contemporary magazine: As can be seen, when travelling the horses would be sheltered from the headwind by the forage compartment.
  3. The first is a pair of FWDs. The second, is indeed a Thornycroft. It has a body by Dennis Brothers of Silchester Street, Notting Hill, London, who were known for making horse ambulances. The patent can be found here: https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&II=0&ND=3&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=19171029&CC=GB&NR=110782A&KC=A# I've some more photos of this contraption, which I'll post later (unless someone beats me to it).
  4. See if Speedy Cables can help: http://www.speedycables.com/
  5. More here: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?26171
  6. Several on Milweb and try Stuart Bray: http://www.stuart-bray-motorcycles.co.uk/
  7. The RAF 'Morris' on page 12 looks like an Albion?
  8. Some footage of what looks like MG8578 here at about 4:24 (Britain's Fire Service at War):
  9. Very interesting! I note the cabs are not the pressed steel type used on the standard L2... er, actually the first picture looks like the standard door is being used (at least).
  10. Out of curiosity, where has the suggestion they were used as armed tenders come from? I can't imagine any being equipped with armament. Indeed the suggestion is these Morris lorries were used for driver training. The RAF did use armed tenders, such as the Fordson here: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?38901 From memory there were also similar armed Rolls Royce tenders - i.e. with a cupola and machine gun (not to be confused with the RR armoured cars).
  11. Bart Vanderveen lists it as a 15cwt 4x2 - a variant of the Morris L2 type.
  12. Jimmy, here's some information from the National Archive. It seems the steering had to be alterted to fit - so it'll be a pain to convert back to original. Enjoy! I hope things are progressing well. Humber FWD - coil springs trial.doc
  13. Thanks Tim. Ah the famous D-Day rally plaque. Awarded to all those who went along to the organiser's tent...
  14. Some great pictures there - I particularly like the captured Blitz. But what's that plate on rear wheel arch? And I can't quite make out the name give to this jeep either. Who has better eyesight? And for the uniform buffs, what's the patch on the man's sleeve?
  15. Runflat

    Hydrovac

    Do you mean Autovac? Parts and advice here: http://www.autovac.co.uk/
  16. This may be of use to someone (not mine): http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Military-Wooden-Chest-Trunk-Box-Vintage-Coffee-Table-/332072667810?hash=item4d5112caa2:g:PpMAAOSw6DtYWYhT
  17. A write-up also appears in CMV #171 (Aug 2015). As an aside, a picture of a restored Scout carrier T5292 (reg ending in '7') appeared recently in the French magazine Tank & Military Vehicles. Real or an imposter?
  18. Flame thrower carriers - presumably wasps - were used at Belsen. Here at about 7:04 http://www.britishpathe.com/video/belsen-destruction-of-camp
  19. We peviously had a Vulcan chassis here (page 2 and 5): http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?20868-Leyland-mobile-workshop
  20. This sort of thing has been going on in the art gallery world for years (exhibitions of the old masters, etc) and has been in the transport preservation world for some time as well - steam railways often have guest appearances, and the National Railway Museum recently brought together all of the A6 class locos. It's good to see that the Tank Museum are following suit. Of course, and without wanting to be cynical, commercially these 'blockbuster' exhibitions are good revenue raisers as they draw in the public - hopefully something most would view as a 'win win'. The potential downside is that they often go on tour. So please don't be too upset if the agreement is we have say goodbye to something for a while...
  21. Details here, includes trailer: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C780131
  22. To quibble, it doesn't say that that particular Matilda was involved - more that the type was. Well they were in France in 1940, though yes it is probably more accurate to talk about them being involved in the Battle for France rather the Dunkirk "campaign".
  23. A bit harsh, Brooky. The contributions by regular stalwarts David, Les and Tim are up to par - and worth having the mag for those articles alone. No sign of the Nuffield jeep though...
  24. Ah yes, so it is! I was reading the "A" as a possible "4".
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