gazzaw

and the 'bar' in the final scenes is actually the FIAT centre in Tripoli Libya and nowhere near Alexandria

not to mention the wrecker and long tow cable situated over the hill for the famous starting handle ascent scenes

Thanks I will put up the link onto the website for others to see and enjoy

Gary

Hi Garry,

Liked the site, I'll see if we can find some on our Drive it Day run in Galloway for you.

Cheers

John

Thanks John

There are 7,500 in Scotland alone so a load in your neck of woods. I will be putting up links to directories of sites and locations etc for people to access

Gary

Hi Guys

Wondering what to do when on a run with your MV? Needing a theme for your club or group to follow? Or simply out on a Sunday drive why not visit some War Memorials, photo them and give a short review of location, type etc?

Welcome to the world of Memorial Bagging, why not run a treasure hunt round your locality and get others to participate ending up at a nice pub or highway inn. The idea is to raise public awareness to our wonderful, and often neglected, War Memorials and battle sites etc.

See http://memorialbagandtag.org/ for some inspiration - this site is developing but we are hoping to raise some awareness and have fun into the bargain. Our aim is to log as many as we can and share these locations and photos with others too!

Enjoy

Gary

Is the 501 its battery number?????

Not unless it was an artillery flash/ regt. Not sure what number signifies with a Loggie vehicle unless it was a troop vehicle number but never hear of 501 Tp of 82 Sqn etc.

No probs, hope it is what he is looking for. here is the other sign showing the bottom bit (Line Vee) for air asslt 3rd one down, if image not working properly just click on it for larger version

Gary

82 Air Asslt Sqn , 13 Air Assault Regt RLC (Supply Sqn)

13 Air Assault Support Regiment

RLC

have the same DZ flash and tac sign colours although this one shows the para formation symbol and there is an 82 sqn as part of 13 AA Sp Regt which would fit in with the other formation sign with the key which is the symbol for class II supply (clothing/tentage etc)

also the bottom of the unit sign (with the key) has the line Vee symbol denoting air assault etc

see http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/101-5-1/f545-c4e.htm for more of them

Gary

Nope, just the onset of dementia lol

Thanks Martyn

The best views of jeep right at end at 1hr 45 min and 50 seconds to end titles a minute later

gary

I watched the classic film Tunes of Glory (Alec Guinness. John Mills etc) earlier today on the TV and in it there is a 'britified' jeep in a glossy green with lights on top of wings and Gordon Highlander and Scot Div TAC signs etc. I was wondering if it was still around and who owned/still owns it now etc. Filmed partly in Stirling castle and it appears all through film. I didn't get any Reg no but have video of same somewhere so will need to look at it and get more details.

Gary

Thanks Al

Will let you all know once I get more details re the parade and drive meeting points etc

gary

Joris

So sad to hear of your loss, my condolences to you and your family

Gary

Thanks John

I had you pencilled in with the crew already lol. Back to King's Park again (as 2 years ago) hopefully it will be same weather as well as it was a cracking day. Camping available as always.

Duncan thanks for post hope to see you in the SMVG soon with your rolling stock

Regards

Gary

Hi Guys

looking for a theme for a fun run/ drive it day etc why not organise a war memorial tour and join us online to record your visits and trip, send photos, reviews etc?

Just in its infancy at moment but a great way to keep the memories alive and in the public eye.

see http://memorialbagandtag.org for more info

Enjoy

Gary

I also remember the one used on the Mortar line as a CP for the Mortar Line Commander and signallers etc, more of a lean to open faced one but much same size. Carried by the CP party on airborne exercises etc

Gary

Thought I might have whetted the local MV owners for this one but perhaps not

apart from manufacturers can only think of Withams or one of the other disposal outlets (Anchor supplies maybe??) RE and assault Pioneers still have them on their G10 stores list

not US but it is a barrel light for post war arty pieces

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gun-Barrel-Marker-Light-Towed-anti-tank-Artillery-ExArmy-Ex-Military-MOD-tank-/220962928363?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item33726ab6eb

Ditto re the Tosh, Usual american rubbish on how they won the war and the western desert campaigns single handed with all the kit, pity they never found the sand paint as well nor researched uniforms etc. And the Sgt public schoolboy (ex OTC)charge of the HQ and all the other junior ranks were awfully polite and well spoken

Pity it took a second series to realise how innacurate it was, maybe they got lost on the way to Morroco/Algeria on Operation Torch

This is more like the forward command post for a company which comprised of a couple of signallers and manpack radios (352/329 sets etc) used in tactical situation and when you are forward and away from any vehicles, 9x9s etc - e.g a TAC HQ. Our mortars used them for MFCs etc. Although pain to carry they were seldom seen or used, our guys used bashas than these

They are part of the Demolition ladder set which was 4 sections and a top frame with hooks and rollers etc

Gary

I am still having problems with our Chevy 216 straight 6 Engine and suspect the block is leaking internally or cracked but cannot see anything. The engine overheated after a drive and it was showing symptoms of a head gasket blown etc. After taking head off the head was indeed blown between No 1 & 2 cylinder and water coming out of manifold ports and exhaust etc. Got head skimmed and checked etc, fitted new gasket.

Also what never helped was temp guage stuck at 70 degrees so not known how much a roasting it took or the driver never noticed until the white smoke of doom was seen.

Well we rebuilt and run engine to find no change so engine out and about to strip everything off block to get tested and skimmed if necessary but before this task, any suggestions welcomed. Either that or does anyone have a 216 block going cheap?

Gary

Saturday 23rd June 2012 at the King's Park, Stirling.

The Scottish Transport Regiment are once more administrating the event and welcome military vehicles from groups or individuals, as in previous years. We will also be looking for any living history displays or similar groups interested in showcasing their groups in static displays.

The difference from previous years is that the vehicles will be part of the marching parade with a drive through Stirling before a circuit of the arena and onto the static display area. We are looking at possibly carrying veterans in some of the vehicles during the drive.

The ABF. the Soldiers Charity, will have a stand at the show and it is hoped that we will also place ABF cans amongst our exhibitors.

Details and location of the park is given below and please contact Major Gary Wallace (WDRG, MVT, MVPA and SMVG Member) on garyawallace@aol.com if you would like to attend. All of our regular displays most welcome again this year. Overnight camping available for members arriving on Friday evening.

http://guide.visitscotland.com/vs/guide/5,en,SCH1/objectId,SIG48283Svs,curr,GBP,season,at1,selectedEntry

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