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remember chaps, to translate a site copy key words like 'militaria bielsko'
go to Google, then paste, then click on translate this page and the job is done.
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I'm led to believe that it will be discretely closed off so as not to change its exterior appearance & only leaving access for the bats.
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Foortunately this Vickers Machine Gun Pillbox is to be preserved as a home for bats.
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Hurray, they have seen sense and taken note of our objections & refused permission. So for those who supported this, give yourself a pat on the back!
If you want to see the reasons then here is the link, its quite lengthy:
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They do have a show in Moreton with a small military section but access is not brilliant & not possible to close road off completely as its the Fosse Way.
Stratford-upon-Avon might be worth considering as they can sometimes close the main high street. Lots of camping and space for low-loaders on the nearby racecourse and the added advantage of alot of American tourists already there might be interested.
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so long as they don't make the same mistake as they did last year in my town of Leamington, where they spent £2million on re-laying & widening pavements with inferior slabs only to be broken weeks later by delivery vans half-parking on the pavements... with the tax-payers footing the bill.
The Market Square in Warwick would be good, central location and room for low-loaders to park down the road at the race-course.
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Yes alot of towns are pedestrianised but doubt they are capable of taking the weight!
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To ensure they are listening & remembering some info. how about doing a short quiz like:
Name a manufacturer of Jeeps
Which cartoon character were children's gas masks named after?
Who used to drive this Jeep?
etc.
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thats not his workshop, its his kitchen! can tell by the kitchen cupboards on the left, much easier to clean things up in the warm.
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I have a spare you can have for a tenner, available for collection either from Leamington or Evehsam or possibly the Malvern show.
cheers Paul
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A chap from Evesham has a very rare water bowser version & know another water one was sold a earlier in the year + saw a water one needing restoration in I think Spain.
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Yes, you are correct H&S would have a fit, we let them climb into the back just to take a group photograph of all of them so they can look back on a happy day & not driven.
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Not seen that before, like the idea of of a lightweight de-mountable shelter & looks like a job well done.
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Had an enjoyable morning today, in helping take a group of 43 children round Bob James's WW2 camp.
We are now opening it up to school groups as WW2 is part of the national curriculum & the camp is an ideal place to let them experience the sights and sounds of WW2. So we gave them a tour of the Nissen huts, air raid shelters and learnt about the roles of a few vehicles to include a couple of Jeeps, a Dingo, a Dodge converted to a German troop carrier, Dodge 6x6 & all climbed into the back of Bob's new GMC for a group photo.
They all seemed to enjoy it and managed to complete the questionnaire about the camp so hopefully they now have a greater understanding.
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Time to review/tighten up registration then, several spammers posting now!
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Campaign appears to be going well with 94 objections & only 2 in favour, last day to register is tomorrow 3rd Oct then decision due on the 17th Oct.
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If interested I do know this chap Jim who owns one near Evesham
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Same layout as this one near me, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
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Hi Gordon, yes we did meet at Eastnor, but wont ask about your journey home! Good to see you on here, cheers Paul
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Hello and welcome, that Lightweight looks very similar to one owned by a chap called Gordon from Birstall on the Lightweight forum, is that correct?
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Yes Cat you will have to be quick especially after reading this msg on their site: http://www.tvoc.co.uk/
Message from the Chief Executive, VTST,
9th September 2008
In contrast to the stunning successes of XH558’s airshow appearances in July, August was a month of disappointments.
We suffered three unrelated technical problems – a brake pipe failure, fuse failures during start-up and the failure of a gear door retraction jack attachment bracket – which caused XH558 to miss five airshows over three weekends: Cowes, Sywell, Dunsfold, Bournemouth and Shoreham. This was obviously hugely disappointing for expectant audiences and airshow organizers, for which we can only apologise.
The work at RAF Brize Norton to fix the gear door problem was extended by the need to source a refurbished retraction jack, because the old one was found to have been damaged by the failure. Given our inability to afford a series of shake-down flights, these problems should rightly be put down to the teething troubles to be expected in the first few months of operation of a complex restored aircraft, whose last flight was fifteen years ago.
We are hugely indebted to Group Captain Ager, the Station Commander at RAF Brize Norton, and his staff for their support, enthusiasm and hospitality during our stay. I would also like to congratulate publicly the combined VTST and MA engineering team, and in particular “Taff” Stone, our Crew Chief, for contributions above and beyond the call of duty, in working to ensure that XH558 is serviceable when needed.
The Vulcan’s enforced absence from these five airshows did however lose VTST over £50,000 in appearance fees and merchandise profits, as well as being costly as regards the extra technical support required, thus hitting us hard financially at a time when we can ill afford it. In addition, big opportunities have been lost to attract new supporters with their donations and subscriptions.
September started with better news, with XH558 displaying for RAF Wyton’s 90th Anniversary and Sunset Ceremony, and at the Duxford and Southport Airshows. XH558’s reception at Southport was particularly ecstatic! Sadly, XH558 was unable to make the Sunday at Duxford, due to the weather en route.
(As many of you will know, XH558 now operates under civil regulations, and is limited to “Visual Meteorological Conditions”, which effectively mean a minimum cloudbase of 2,000 feet, and minimum visibility of 5km (3miles)).
As mentioned in previous messages, to deliver on our promise of flying for about fifty hours per year and providing a range of educational activities, we need to continue to raise about £1.6million per year gross, averaging out at £135,000 per month.
Given the resurgence in Cold War themes internationally, it has never been a more important time to remind everyone of the strong lines that must be held during such periods of tension. We believe that XH558 has an important role in telling this story.
In educating people about the history of the original Cold War, we can contribute to understanding, and helping avoid the same mistakes and misconceptions being made again.
We have been trying to convert our success in attracting huge audiences at airshows into the funding needed to keep XH558 flying by securing commercial sponsorship. This has been the focus of significant efforts, but, as other charities are finding, the economic conditions for marketing and sponsorship are currently the worst they could be.
We understand that the reticence of potential sponsors may also be based on three ill-founded concerns: perception of risk of accident (effectively negligible), a carbon footprint (we will be carbon neutral), and military connotations (something of which we all should be proud).
Despite the acclaimed success of the Vulcan at airshows this summer, sadly I have to let you know that, by a significant margin, insufficient sponsorship funding has been found to secure the aircraft’s future.
Our appeal to supporters for monthly donations has continued to provide a source of some optimism, with the total now amounting to over £10,000 per month. This regular monthly income is really important, because if it continues to grow, it could provide the basis for a happier future for XH558 in today’s difficult economic conditions.
If you haven’t already, please start a monthly standing order – even £2 per month with Gift Aid amounts to £30 per year.
I’m also delighted to report that the Vulcan to the Sky Club can now boast of over 6,800 members, more than double the number a year ago. The Club has a target of reaching a membership total of 10,000 this year.
We are fully aware of our promise to hold a special Supporters’ Day for those who have stuck with us through thick and thin. Due to the generous support of the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, it is our current hope to hold the event there over a weekend in May next year, including a special display by XH558.
The whole VTST team continues to do all we can to ensure that XH558 keeps flying. If each of you reading this message brings us one new supporter, XH558 could be on the way to a more secure future.
If funds, aircraft serviceability and the weather allow, XH558’s last display this year is planned to be at the Duxford airshow on 5th October.
XH558’s flying career could also still be saved if a few high-profile people came forward with offers of help.
However, to be realistic, it looks as if the door may now be closing on the future of the Vulcan in flight. I think that anyone wishing to see a Vulcan in flight should do so as soon as possible.
If we don’t achieve a significant change of circumstances soon, we won’t be able to carry out our role of ‘Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future’, providing the once-seen, never-forgotten sight of XH558 in flight to a new generation; stimulating interest in design and engineering; and telling people about an important period in our Nation’s history
With the public’s help, the triumphant return of the Vulcan this summer became the not-to-be-missed spectacle of the season. I sincerely hope that 2008 will not also turn out to be her swansong.
Dr Robert Pleming
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had same problem earlier for about 10mins but fine now
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I can recommend a great book to read, Vulcan 607 about their mission to the Flaklands, whoops!
Was also fortunate to see it flying low over a village in the Cotswolds on Sunday, made my day.
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Hello Keith,
Just in case you have not seen, here is another thread on Searchlights:
http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?t=7056
Interestingly I today received a 40 page manual dated 1943 on operating searchlights, quite technical but goes on to say that they had a range up to 20 miles on a clear night. I'll read the rest later, well the bits I understand.
'Wartime in the Vale' - Ashdown WW2 Camp, Evesham, 27 & 28 June 2009
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Please come and help us celebrate Armed Forces Day, Veterans Day and the wartime contribution made by the people from towns and villages, throughout the ages in The Vale of Evesham. It’ll be a family show with a mix of military and civilian displays and events at our atmospheric WW2 camp.
Amphibious DUKW
ARP Wardens portable armoured Consol shelter
Battle of Britain memorial flight (Dakota confirmed for 3.30 Saturday)
Anderson shelter
Armoured fighting vehicles
Arena events
Bomb disposal display
Classic vehicles
Beer tent
Children’s fair
Farmers market
Fine weather (applied for)
Local history societies
Meet the British Legion
Military dioramas
Military radios
Militaria stalls
Mini Land Rover Rides (Sunday)
Nissen Huts
Post war military vehicles
Pyrotechnics
Radio shack
Re-enactment groups
Refreshments
Remote Control models
Searchlights
Stanton shelter
Tanks
The Dad’s Army van
Vintage vehicles
WW2 vehicles
Some of the groups attending:
For this event we will be raising money our chosen charity, Help for Heroes.
Admission Charges: Adults £6. Children £2. Family £12 (2 adults plus children)
Concessions £3 (Veterans, Pensioners & current members of the Armed Forces)
FREE Entry to MVT Members on production of a valid membership card on the gate.
MVT members and non-members welcome.
Arrive, Ashdown Farm, Badsey, Nr. Evesham, WR11 7PA (just off A46)
From: 09.00hrs Friday 26th June or by prior arrangement.
For further info: www.freewebs.com/ashdowncamp/
Please call if any queries, Paul on: 0779 159 1528 or email for form: ashdowncamp@btinternet.com