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Here are some I took......

I think you will find that is ASDA: "Asda Superstore Portland Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7XR" is about 2.5 miles/7 minutes up the road. Turn right coming out the show ground, Turn right onto B2150 straight over a coulpe of roundabouts and and it is just up the road on the left. Paul

Any one out there in the "local" area or even the "not so" local area that owns a MV and could spare a few hours to attend this event please let me know. Please see poster attached. Cheers Paul ARMED FORCES & EMERGENCY SERVICES OPEN DAY Wednesday 1st June 2011 10am - 3pm HMS TEMERAIRE Burnaby Road Portsmouth PO1 2HB Free Admission Meet members of the Armed Forces and Emergency Services Have a chat - see the equipment that is used daily 11_04_170_03_Armed Forces Emergency Services Day.pdf

Mark, You beat me to posting the pictures! strangely enough most of mine are the same as yours, however I think I have a couple you have not put up so ill sort that out later on. Got a few "brit" bits from the show for my departure from American to British living history. Fantastic french farm house display, well done to all concerned. Sorry to hear of your wind problem! Paul

Hi, Can I just ask.... I am looking at going to the Mil fair on the Sunday and it would be rude of me not to have a look round your show whilst im there. So could you please tell me is your MVT show a separate entrance admission fee or does the Mil fair fee include your show entrance? Thanks Paul

Just found this video of the show please follow the link. Paul http://www.explosion.org.uk/latest-news.html

Anyone take any pictures to look at? Paul

I attended Sat only and yes a great little first show. Very good set pieces and very loud pyro's. I would have liked to see more vehicles there (9) but I guess petrol etc and the MoPs seem to drop away in the afternoon, I think there were more Reenactors than MoPS for most of the day. Didnt see the NAAFI wagon as advertise, was it there today? Anyway roll on next year and perhaps they could get the local MTBs up in the camber area. All along there was a staging area for D-Day and I have a shot of many German prisoners being marched along one of the road off of the museum. Were you with the Dorset guys? Paul

Bit late I know, but if you are down this way. New show on the scene so not sure how good it will be, all I can say is that I think it is very expensive for MoPs to get in...... http://www.explosion.org.uk/visitor-info/events-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2011/04/02/47/54|53/NWE0Nzk5NmU0OTZhODVjYTg0ZWUzYTRiNGZjOWMyNzQ=/spirit-of-the-40s-weekend.html CheersPaul

Ex HMS Invincible left Portsmouth today 0800 240311 under tow to be recycled in Turkey.......

Hi, The sight has been in soak for three days now so hopefully thay may free up the parts, however I did not know it was a "locking" ring, the only other one I have seen pushes in to adjust? anyway I have a go at unscrewing it, cheers for the info. Paul

Thanks one and all for the help....re, May I ask what BRO is:red:? I will have a go and report back. Thanks again Paul

Does anyone know how to strip down the back sight of the SMLE (see picture) as mine is rock solid and will not move at all. Thanks in advance Paul

Hi, The guys at AFRA are organising the LH/MV section, I believe......... Tankfest Update Evening All, First of all many thanks guys for registration forms that have been recieved, the support for this event is appreciated. For those wanting to attend but have not appiled yet please drop us a line titled "Tankfest Registration" to tankfest@afra.org.uk. The sooner that we get these forms completed and returned to us the quicker we can start planning the Living History Field.....Thanks again.

Hi, Reading their web site, would I have to pay to bring a military vehicle and kit along for this production or is there a budget for petrol etc? Regards Paul

Hi, Thank you for the reply, I came across your web site on the ww2re-enactors forum, great information. I have asked my friend to sort my detector out as per your instructions. I also found some good info along the same lines from the guys at WS 19 group as previously suggested. Regards Paul

The D-Day museum are inviting WW2 type vehicles to come and park on the grassed area directly in front of the museum on the above dates to celebrate the build up to D-Day. If you just want to park up and have a walk round the museum or would like to come along in period attire or even bring along a period display that would be great. However it would be appreciated if you could stay for a few hours, those staying will be entitled as a thank you to a £5 dinner voucher to be used in their cafe. Please let me know if you would like to attend so I can give an idea of numbers to the museum. Regards Paul

Thanks ill give them a look at now. Regards Paul

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Hi mate, My friend is currently getting a ATS coverall made, if you want I can let you know how it turns out, it cost in the region of £120 ish but is handmade to measure and to the spec in Dickey Ingram’s book as previously mentioned by Andy. Got an ATS hat from a mate of mine at Stoneleigh for £35 also picked up a leather jerkin for £40. Previously got a pair of brown boots for £25 at Malvern and that is her sorted. I am now representing a sapper from the R.E.s so no more stretcher boy! Good luck Paul

I am looking for a supplier that might be able to supply me with a battery to get my 4A mine detector working......any leads much appreciated. Here is a picture of the detectors battery plug and the battery info from the instruction manual...... Cheers Paul