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I have four WW2 British Army dated 1944 bivi two man tents. Two are coloured tan and the other two are dark brown and both have the mosi nets at both ends. So my questions are: 1. Why the two colours? 2. Is one of earlier production? 3. Which colour is the most desirable in collecting terms? Thanks Paul

Try this site http://www.rotanazdar.cz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=191:no4a&catid=61:nase-sbirka&Itemid=106&lang=en Also try the WS19 group they gave me some instructons but I cant find them at the moment Cheers Paul

Could someone please id the era of issue for this British Army shirt ie ww2, korea etc. It has someones service number stamped on it as 129123 which relates to the Royal Army Service Corps (block 1), according to: http://www.corpsofmilitarypolice.org/tools/armynumber?query=129123 Cheers Paul

Over the past few years I have been collecting both cans for my display I normally see them for sale between £5 - £25. I have never paid over a tenner for one. There is often a stack of 50's at Beltring for a fiver each, but make sure they are US ones if that is the ones your after ie canco, reeves etc

Thanks for the info, just one stupid question which I shall kick myself when you tell me..but what does 3/2 donate in old money? Is it weight 3 tons and 2 tons? as that seems very heavy indeed....stop laughing at the back, I have issues! Cheers Paul

So what would be the correct number(s)-markings for a jeep and trailer? Cheers Paul

Might get into trouble for saying this seeing I have been a great supporter of the museum for the past 8 years....But this is what happens when the council make staffing cut backs.

You can come in the jeep with us, and I might even let you drive so I can have a break. Regards Paul

Keep your eyes and ears open guys http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/local/east-hampshire/theft_of_medal_honouring_bravery_is_stolen_from_portsmouth_museum_1_3117481 Regards Paul

1 x Jeep in British XIII Corps markingsRegardsPaul

I know its not much help, but have you tried the RE Museum at Chatham. They were very helpful to me even giving me a spare 4A mine detector manual they had. Paul

Hi mate,You think you had a problem, my Hotchkiss is Americanised or was before I britishised it......LOLRegardsPaul

Jack, The petrol stations in that area are going to be rubbing their hands. It was mentioned last year of discounted fuel, which I know didnt pan out so is this worth investigating again, seeing as the guys are going to be spending hundreds of pounds if not more??? And will the local Petrol stations have enough to keep us going seeing that is going to be a very busy time down that neck of the woods? Regards Paul

Cheers bud, I thought so, but didnt like to say just in case. Regards Paul

Hi,I have recently got myself a Bren tripod and I was interested in the picture in Post #2 Third picture down of the Bren on the tripod.When I picked my tripod up the guy said that I needed to mount the bren as in the above picture. According to the book Small Arms Training Light Machine Gun 1939 the bren should be mounted the other way round with the T&E slotting into the butt end?????Confused am I.Suggestions please.CheersPaul

New one on the block........ http://www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk/events/item/special-events/1940s-weekend Dont know anymore details other than what is on the link. All being well I shall be displaying there.

These are in my other book, the bottle that is on its own is WW1 08 issue the other one with two pictured are obviously WW2. Any good?

Have you looked at this site?http://browningmgs.com/index.html

Try this link

Ill check my book tonight, but have a look here....http://www.karkeeweb.com/patterns/1937/1937_water_bottle_carriers.htmlCheers

Re the waterbottle. Here is what the book states. It reads that the water bottle was removed from the small pack and placed on the webbing when changing stations. It also looks like that only your eating equipment was held in the small pack, with washroll etc held in the large pack.

Yes been meaning to do this for a long time, I will scan the kit issue page of the 1937 booklet and post up. I have even seen a 24 hour ration box being carried in the cradle. The only thing is, if you carry the bottle in the small pack and it leaks out wouldnt your kit gets a soaking? I know, least of their worries, but..... Anyone know what the story is with the ground sheet v cape, when did one succeed the other or didnt they? The jumper is refered to a cardigan in the book, so is a cardigan a cardigan or jumper as we know it? Was the gas cape used/carried in the mibble east? Cheers

I have done a bit of tent repairing in the past, and my advice would be to ensure you have a good needle. I think you can get canvas needles.

This is a great site http://www.karkeeweb.com/1937main.html Cheers for the info.

My old man was with Hants Fortress RE 1938, 576 field park coy 1942/43, 171 Tunnelling Coy 1943/46 then 577 construction Sqn post war TA. Until I get his service records thats all I know, plummer by trade but as you say did everything.