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    Come on you lot I know there were plenty of you there....I need to see pictures as due to a lack of staff I could not leave my display to take any..... Paul
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    I tried it last time but it didnt fit me!:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
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    Just arrived in the Solent today after the "hittting a rock" incident on December 16 last year off the coast of Chille, Endurance was towed to the Falklands, before being hitched on to a heavy-lift ship for the long journey north back to her home-berth of Portsmouth. Paul
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    Yes I was there when the Iowa went out, she was open to visitors over the weekend so went onboard for a look round. You don’t get ships visits anymore like you used to when all the navies of the world came in to Pompey. We used to get a carrier nearly every year, I think the last one was the Enterprise or Nimitz. That is when they used to have big exercises with NATO every year and so many ships came in they had to dock in Southampton as well......those were the days. Paul
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    Some pictures of the USS Theodore Roosevelt off Lee on the Solent today
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    Thanks for the intel guys Paul
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    Correct me if I am wrong but the senior officers I know who have worn the ER on the rank slides have all worked with/for the Royal family Paul
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    This coming Easter Sunday and Monday Usually a good turn out of MV's and reenactment groups Daily displays and battles. Do a search for Fort Nelson on here and see the pictures of previous events. Regards Paul
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    What this wheels day then? is there a web site? never heard of that one before. Regards Paul
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    Hi, Went for a .50 cal cover but come away with.... 2x .50 cal ammo boxes 25x .50 cal rounds (linked) US gas mask bag Wooden ammo box Rifle launched grenade (Garand type) Barbed wire (real) 6x BAR Magazines And shook hands with Mr Jack B, and yes I did count my fingers afterward! One of the best Malverns I have been to regards different kit surfacing. Paul
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    Looking good, who organised this one? Pitty it was not advertised as I would have come along. Is there going to be repeat event? Paul
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    Hi, Thanks but looking for the whole gun cover Paul
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    I will be making the journey and on the look out for a .50 cal cover amoungst other things..... See you there Paul
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    Dont forget gear was issued as new at some point, so it would look new. Go on be a devil pretend you have just been kitted out with all new gear from the QM ready for the start of a new operation. Other than that as stated before just wear the stuff around the garage/garden, soon gets dirty. My two pence worth Good luck with your re-enactment. Paul
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    Denomination of quantity ie each, set?????? Paul
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    Hi, If you are after WW2 era stuff......This lady is very good, http://www.joeri.net/radiofiles/ Also Try g503.com, there are some free downloadable WW2 US radio traffic files on there. Paul
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    Hi all, Looks like it is now on display outside Fort Southwick ex HMS Southwick previous home of the Commander in Chief Naval Home Command Portsmouth Portsdown hill today. No photo as yet, will try later as it is only up the road from me. Paul
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    Guys just what you want for this event...... http://commercial.apolloduck.co.uk/display.phtml?aid=103777 Perhaps we could have a whip round? Paul
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    Me too. Mainly after a .30 cal tripod & .50 cal cover Paul
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    P36, a P-class patrol boat launched in 1916 and sold in 1923. Cant find much else Paul
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    HMS Jupiter

    BIGREDONE replied to Davie's topic in Naval section

    Hi, Three Echo mess, ie the room the guys live in when off duty. Best wishes Paul
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    HMS Jupiter

    BIGREDONE replied to Davie's topic in Naval section

    Hi, Just a bit of info. As you most likely know that is not the official Jupiter’s badge. That looks like an unofficial 3E gunners mess trophy. Golly was the term for electronic warfare ratings if I remember correctly. I think the Jupiter Association would be very interested in hearing about this find. http://www.hmsjupiter.co.uk/ Sorry not much to go on. Best wishes Paul
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    Hi Tony, Where were those pictures taken and is that Colins truck in the middle, just wondering as I think we live in the same area? Best wishes Paul
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    Looks the same as my old RN one, not sure on the service number though, is that navy? mine started with a single letter 6 numbers and another single letter late seventies era? try looking for the service number on a search engine, perhaps war graves site.
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