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For that "just used" look, you could do worse than this :evil: (Results of a range day at Warminster when we let go all our old 66mm LAAWs before taking delivery of the new 94mm LAAWs)

And lets not forget the current technology, BOWMAN, actually stands for Better Off With Map And Nokia :evil::rofl:

If you're on about APP6a, that's the current version. You may also want to look here: http://www.mapsymbs.com/index.html VERY handy site.

David - it's not just historic vehicles they try that crap on; My 405 GLXD got nicked from my garage (under the flats, remote controlled gate, someone must have snuck in); the bunch at Lloyd's offered me a shedload under the market value, this after dragging their feet to almost six months:argh: Shortly after the insurers started their "oh it's not worth snot, mate" palava, the car was recovered by the old bill (who nicked the bugger driving it, luckily), and of course the Lloyd's morons administratively wrote it off - unfortunately for them, by then I'd complained to the AA, and had warned of legal action. The AA then went to work on the insurers, and once they'd given me the dosh I wanted, the AA dropped the Lloyd's morons like a hot rock :evil: Hope the above helps

OK, a couple of things... 1. I believe they used all the general frequency bands that we did; the laws of physics didn't change once you crossed The Wall, after all Only the frequencies changed, of course, and probably like our forces, the important "tactical" frequencies changed on a daily basis. 2. The Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 is the governing legislation for two-way radios in the UK, and clearly states that a two-way radio must not be able to be powered up to transmit if the operator is not licenced for the frequency(ies) to be used. The governing legislation is s1(1) WTA 1949 Boiled down, and according to currently accepted practices, if the radio transmitter can change frequency by manual tuning (i.e. human intervention), then only a licenced Radio Amateur should operate the radio; if the radio transmitter is set to one or more fixed frequencies, then provided that the are set to permitted "PMR" or "PBR" frequencies, and that the radio has been "type approved", and that a valid PMR or PBR licence is held, then the radio can be used by any person in the employ or in the organisation of the licence holder. Hope that clears that up BTW, I'm also a Radio Amateur, call-sign (since 1985) G1LIW

Excellent bit of research, Runflat

Actually, no, because of s.2(1) UA 1894, it is still a uniform that was issued on behalf of the crown to the Armed Forces. I'm afraid that, as with all things, it's a matter of interpretation. s2.(1)UA1894 is a strange creature. It makes no comment about past or present, which means that all British military uniforms, past and present, are covered. Lets look at the Act again. 1. This Act may be cited for all purposes as the Uniforms Act 1894. Easy enough. 2.(1) It shall not be lawful for any person not serving in Her Majesty’s Military Forces to wear without Her Majesty’s permission the uniform of any of those forces, or any dress having the appearance or bearing any of the regimental or other distinctive marks of any such uniform: Provided that this enactment shall not prevent any persons from wearing any uniform or dress in the course of a stage play performed in a place duly licensed or authorised for the public performance of stage plays, or in the course of a music hall or circus performance, or in the course of any bona fide military representation. This last part is OUR specific defence in law as Living History Re-enactors:"or in the course of any bona fide military representation." 2.(2) If any person contravenes this section he shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale. Nope, we have a get out of trouble clause in s.2(1) above 3. If any person not serving in Her Majesty’s Naval or Military Forces wears without Her Majesty’s permission the uniform of any of those forces, or any dress having the appearance or bearing any of the regimental or other distinctive marks of any such uniform, in such a manner or under such circumstances as to be likely to bring contempt upon that uniform, or employs any other person so to wear that uniform or dress, he shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month. However, here's the bite: You act in a way that makes someone, doesn't matter who, believe that you are bringing contempt (or disrepute etc) onto the uniform, then bingo: You just committed an offence, and can be arrested by Police (remember, even though it's only a month of jail time that you could be given by a magistrate, it still makes it an indictable offence, and thus allows the Police to nick you, not, to be sure, that they'd really want to. The paperwork on any arrest is a complete and utter bitch these days). Hope that clears things up

Hmph. I've been beaten to the post (sic). Yep, the governing legislation is, indeed, the Uniforms Act 1894. These days, I would imagine it would only be invoked if someone was bringing the uniform and thus the services into disrepute, or the use of the uniform did not meet with the approval of, or at least understanding of, certain powers that be. Use your own imagination as to what that reson might be, lol As to rank; in UK law there is no specific legislation that I am aware of making it an offence to wear badges of rank, but it is commonly thought to be rather poor judgement and taste to stick on a badge of rank you have not earned; as with all things, of course, there are exceptions to the rule of thumb, and this said, if a living history group democratically votes for someone to hold the honourary post of a particular rank, then I suppose it might, while being questionable, be tolerable, unless said person tries to lord it over everyone else; then it'd be just plain obnoxious! It's a pretty grey area, I'm afraid.

I damn well hope they wash 'em first! Eeeewwwwwww!:shocked::rofl:

I'll repeat what an old RSM of mine (WO1 I Wallace, for those who might've known him) once said: "Morale is a disease: All persons suffering from it shall be admitted to the BMH secure unit and then be reported under section 69 for having a good time" :evil: I therefore have a good poker face. Which is a pain in the ass, as I'm crap at poker :rofl:

:yawn: Old :evil: I noticed :nut:

Two comments come to mind: "They don't like it up 'em, sir!" and "Ooo! Matron!" Any advance on the above? :evil:

Right, apologies for the delay; This is from: Army Code 71130 D/DAT/13/35/6b The law Of Armed Conflict 1978 Partial Extract, Page 15: So, yes, an L2A3 SMG would fit the bill Hope this helps

Hmm... looks like the starboard undercarriage strut either wasn't locked down completely, or became unlocked upon landing. I suspect that's where the AIT will look first, mechanically speaking. At least the pilot got out unharmed

I sit corrected!

Hiya again Best bet, then, give them a phone call on Tuesday (tommorrow being a bank holiday and all!) Cheers, enjoy the weekend!

Perfectly correct, sir. Also, afaik they were allowed SMGs for self protection; I've certainly seen 'em carrying the damn things on exercises! I haven't got my copy of the Soldiers Guide to the conventions to hand at this time (I'm at my other half's home this weekend!), but as soon as I get back, I'll check it - it's the correct version (with tick test form at the back), so the answer shold be definitive

ok, this is a tricky one; for vehicle licencing, yes, you should be exempt if you meet the criteria, a leaflet for which may be found at http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/leaflets/inf34.pdf (remember to right click and "Save As", since it's a pdf!) As regards the driving licence requirements, this is a damn sight more tricky, as this leaflet shows: http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/leaflets/inf52.pdf (remember to right click and "Save As", since it's a pdf!) If it was a classic bus (a PCV) you wanted to drive, I think I'm correct in saying that no special licence is required; However, if I'm reading this correctly, you are asking if you can drive an articulated classic LGV on a car driving licence. Having carefully read, several times, the leaflet, it is my belief that you will, say again will, require a full LGV (with Trailer entitlement) licence to drive the vehicle on public roads. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Chances are the pig itself wouldn't've been fitted with any weaponry if it was fitted out as an ambulance; personal weapons for the crew would most likely have been the SMG, or possibly, although not very likely, the SLR; medical personnel were then (as now) only allowed weapons for personal protection. Hope the above helps. If not, I dare say someone'll pop up after the weekend with definitive info

I can do smokescreens, just don't feed me baked beans, or it'll be NBC smoke :evil: And I don't eat fungus

David - Unable, sorry, I go on a fortnights leave the week after, and will have a shedload of things to do that weekend, not the least of which is the regular monthly Chatham Militaria fair (the regular 80 Provost Recruiting meet-up). During that period of leave there is, however, the Navy Days meeting at Portsmouth, a re-enactment event that Forces 80 (and perforce 80 Provost) attends, and to which I'm already committed. Only if you like burnt offerings :shocked: I have even been known to burn water! :shake: My last major exercise, 'Log Leap 1994', resulted in my being banned from using the No 2 cookset at the Pro Info Post, the duties being passed to a recent BPC (Basic Provost Course) graduate instead :evil:

The preparation is for auditions for the post of Fireater, since we already have someone who's good with the Bed Of Nails :evil:

naw, I do smile now and then Just makes me look like I'm about to bite the recipient of the smile in the neck, is all, and since I don't wanna be muzzled...

Whoops - missed that bit! erm... :eek:

ROFLMFAO! ohmyachingsides! Rambo - My hardened arteries thank you for the cake VERY nice it was too I've upped my dose of Simvastatin*, naturally I'll most likely take you up on the Landy side of things, mate, once I've got one * Simvastatin: Prescribed to those with heart conditions (like me), it reduces cholesterol levels caused by saturated fats in the bloodstream. Dave - I've nabbed that poster, of course I've also done a brief somewhat in-keeping sober logo for our teeshirts next year :evil: