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Nope, an APJI which was the Army Assistant to the PJIs and we dispatched and jumped Balloons etc. I month course at Abingdon before No 1 PTS moved to Brize Norton which is similar to PJI course (in fact trained alongside PJIs) re instruction on all phases of parachuting from prep, flights, aircraft drills, exits, emergencies, landings etc, as well as all the hanger and training eqpt used to train troops. On balloon days we used to jump dawn to dusk then do some night jumps, depending on how many chutes available you could average 7 to 12 jumps (officially only supposed to do max 7 before jump happiness creeps in lol) also used to throw troops out then follow them out the cage. Happy days Gary

Is it the No Plate light below shining upwards and different tread on spare from rest of tyres? Gary

already sky high, I posted this yesterday on the G503 forum noticed on a classified sales site - is it worth $24,000? Are prices climbing and is the market determining higher prices nowadays? http://www.jeep-classifieds.com/29296_jeep-ad.html I know it has now expired (sold?) but who bought it, I wonder? Gary

Having jumped out of RAF balloons for over 20 years as an Assistant Para Jump Instructor (APJI) (until they replaced them all with skyvans- basically a transit van with wings) these were ex barrage balloons and the Brit/RAF only ever used Hydrogen (Begians used Helium) and they do need regular top ups. The problem is the certificates of conformity re cables, winches, use of hydrogen (especially in public areas) and restriction of height (we jumped at 800 max) add on the fact that they are very prone to lightening risk and cannot be flown in some wind conditions above about 13 knots etc etc. Then the insurance you would need if you have a breakaway (happened a few times that I have seen) and said balloon wrapped itself round an aircraft etc. Also they usually had height valves that opened/burst a panel to let gas escape then if the balloon came down onto someone or on a motorway etc - risk assessments and a huge PLI etc. Is it worth the hassle? Just my twopence worth from years of being a balloonatic Regards Gary

Can I advise not to hammer round dist area as it is quite thin walled there and a 65 yr old(ish) block might crack easily and would be costly. Plenty of penetrating oil and gentle heat ? not a flamethrower though lol Gary

"ere Johnny can I borrow your razor after you as my pits needs doing again, it's all this fresh air I think" "Not just yer pits Gladys, there's fresh air on yer legs too!"

Anyone got any ideas or contacts- am trying to get a Chevy truck from the south coast (Dorset/Hants area) to Scotland. As it is a thirsty beast anyone know of anyone who can tpt it (even as a relay from one to another) as cheaply as possible. It is a charity who are buying it for an event and funds are (very) linited. flat bed, low loader or even a container might do Any ideas Lads n Lassies Thanks Gary

What about the current (or even earlier) 12m mast mountings used by Royal Sigs on the back of their radio bodies as the shank looks very similar sized or if not with an internal collar might fit? Gary

Sacre Bleu Monsueir! Eef I dreenk thees wine it will rot my teeth non?

"Ja Helmut I know der last audience voz hostile but dis eez reediculous"

Gee guys the translation says "Dr Wenkels Wonder Potion, Take 2 tablespoons three times a day or rub on affected parts" Nah Guys stick to Pfizers anti bromide treatment from Viagra, Virginia at least it is made in America!

As already said originals are scarce and desirable. The repro cap badges usually don't have good detail on them, especially between letters that look more joined up than this one. The lugs may be different too. The woven shoulder titles look absolutely correct and period. Regards Gary

Yep 8m mast bag and bag for antenna sections for current clansman kit, presently being replaced by bowman. Note we stopped using aerial terminology about 4 decades ago lol

Hi I am looking for a pair about 5 ft long to sit at rear of jeep, the modern PSP is about 10ft and halved. How long are yours and are they lighter than modern? thanks gary

Thanks Guys Yes the canvas mats with wooden inserts were seperate thread and got patterns for them to get made up it is the channels this time, as can be seen in the picture gratefully inserted above they are different from modern PSP and a bit lighter. the hole patterns and edge folds are different and this is what I am trying to get pattern for Regards Gary

Hi Does anyone have any patterns or photos of ww2 western desert LRDG/SAS sand tracks? What were they made of? Hole patterns? Edge shape/fold? Does anyone make them? Thanks in anticipation Gary

From the Brochure- The Fairchild has no reverse gear but with this handy, US made, bolt on optional extra it can be reversed over most terrain and at different speeds.....

It says sleeper cab in the manual but NOT in front of the windscreen

It said on the bottle, wash body thoroughly then leave to air dry, why did it shrink so much?

PFC Justin McCavity tests his bluetooth connection before making an appointment at the local hairdressing salon

Jack If you are doing desert coloured WW2 type let me know, even supplied net and sand hessian seperate as a do it yourself ikea job would be fine. Gary

Cooee, yoo hoo, well hello boys the cavalry are here now, open your wallets and buy a ladyboy a drink, me love you long time, mwah

These new five link tow chains are a nightmare

"Right Snooks, once you've mastered the clutch and gear change we'll let you loose on a real dodge"

The new keycard ignition system is no use for the allied forces motorcycle display team after a bad rehearsal