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Almost true. Most of the locals wanted the jeep on the beach but one or two didn't. They decided to call the police and report 'dangerous driving'. The French sweeny turned up, an argument broke out and the Mayor resolved it. I believe the idea was 'my beach, my rules!' Apparently many locals see vehicles on the beach as an essential part of the commemoration. So long as you are not an arse about it. I know this as it was my Jeep they were arguing over! The cheer from the locals when I drove down onto the sand will stay with me forever. That and the french guy crying after I allowed him to sit in while the fireworks went off up and down the coast. I've never been to Normandy before but one thing that really hit home was how big a thing the liberation still is to many locals. Even those who never new the occupation. Also - Thanks Tony for helping me with the dynamo issue! I hope the cidre went down well?

Hi, long time lurker, little time poster. I've got a pair of GPMG mounts (type No.3 Mk1) for the 'Pathfinder' 90 that I'm currently restoring. However these came without the pins needed to mount the GPMG to them. Would anybody happen to know what the correct type are and more importantly where I could get a couple of sets? Any help would be greatfully received as I'm trying to put this project to bed. Thanks in advance. Nick

Sorry I haven't replied for a few days but problems with my internet access have stopped my from getting online. Thanks for all the help and for making me feel so welcome. I'm sure I will have more questions to ask in the near future. Thanks, Nick

Thanks to everybody for the warm welcome. The barn is actually rented from a local farmer but it is currently full of my father's classic car projects! I keep telling him its the perfect place to keep a few pieces of military hardware but he doesn't seem too keen. Although if anybody is in the Ludlow area and wants to use the pit, or the overhead winch then I'm sure we can sort something out. Oh and mine's a coke, I'd have something stronger but I'm driving. :whistle:

Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm 22, currently live on the Powys / Shropshire / Herefordshire border. I've been interested in military vehicles all my life & currently have a Series III FFR Land Rover which unfortunately I'm in the process of selling :-(. However my first love is my 1945 Willys MB which I've had since I was 15 and would probably be buried in if I could have my own way! :-D I've restored it twice & when I say restored I mean restored. I wasn't happy with it first time round so after a few years I stripped it down and did it again! :-D I've really joined this forum to get some advice on owning different military vehicles as I am hoping to move on to medium and heavy softskin & eventually (when the wallet allows) armour. The big question I have is the legality of me (a post 97 licence holder) being able to drive something like a Daimler Ferret without being pulled over by plod and losing my licence. I know there are exemptions for pre 60 vehicles but as it is armoured and not a goods vehicle, like say a Bedford MJ is, then I don't know what it is classified as and whether I could drive it!? any help greatly appreciated :confused: Thanks in advance, Nick