Jack Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Just of to Aldbourne and Ramsbury for the day, will post some pictures later Cheers. Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 What's happening in Aldbourne then :?: I'll take a ride over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Tim they're either filming more 'Doctor Who' and Jacks got a bit part or he's off to catch the atmosphere of the 101 Airborne Division, who stayed there prior to D-Day. No event on that I know of. Karoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Cheers Karoshi, I'll probably go out for a spin in that direction when I've finished doing my tappets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 11, 2005 Author Share Posted September 11, 2005 Tim they're either filming more 'Doctor Who' and Jacks got a bit part or he's off to catch the atmosphere of the 101 Airborne Division, who stayed there prior to D-Day. No event on that I know of. Karoshi Cheers Karoshi, you know as well as I do that I am Clint Eastwoods stunt double :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 11, 2005 Author Share Posted September 11, 2005 Well, another weird day for us today...........sat outside the Blue Boar pub on the green at Aldbourne and then two jeeps drive by :shock: and out jumps.................. :?: :wink: Just downloading the pictures and will post them up tomorrow! Strange place, that Aldbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 OK here are some pictures of Aldbourne and Ramsbury. I would imagine that most of us know about Aldbourne but those of you who don't, it was were the 101st Airborne (Band of Brothers fame) were billited. Really is amazing place. Were sat outside the Blue Boar Pub (the pub were the troopers used to drink) having a nice pint and then two jeeps ride by, all kitted out and looking lovely. Grab them and got talking and as if by magic it was Tim and his brother in law and family :shock: 8) 8) Tim being a member of HMVF.......see pics below. The family and I also visted Littlecote House which was the headquarters of 506 PIR. The Americans must of been amazed by this historical house............. Littlecote House main entrance, how many jeeps would of been parked out side of here 1st regiment of the Beckettshires standing in the main doorway Littlecote There is a good picture in many books of officers of the 101st sitting where we are standing A small and the only bit about the 101st that I could find Aldbourne green HMVF card pinned outside Dick Winters billet Not sure if this is the only piece of the Ramsbury airfield left but it looks wide enough to be the main runway, this where the 101st and I believe the 82nd left from for Market Garden Tim, Neil and their families and mine............nice Jeeps! Inside the Blue Boar Ramsburys bench More from the 1st regiment of the Beckettshires on tour next week :shock: My thanks go to the official tour photographer........Anne Beckett :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Nice one Jack. For further reading on the D-Day Airborne armada pop over to; http://www.6juin1944.com/assaut/aeropus/en_9tcc.php Lots of interesting stuff there. Karoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridie beckett Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I had a wonderful day Dad! :wink: I really enjoyed it! Thank you. Bridie You are welcome my darling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Revival of the old threads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Clive Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Hey Jack Enjoyed your pictures of Aldbourne you posted recently. For a real good read all about the US Forces stationed in Aldbourne, Ramsbury and the Kennet Valley I can highly recommend a 32 page booklet (colour and black & white) called Gathering of Eagles. It has many previously unpublished photographs of the Airborne Paratroopers in the locality and tells the story of the troops arrival (September 1943) until their departure in (September 1944) It was also fully endorsed by Donald R Burgett - A Co. 506th PIR - 101st AB From memory its written by a chap who's a long standing military vehicle owner and costs about £6.99 including postage and packing. :-o A good stocking filler perhaps ;-) I think his details can be found at http://www.redballexpress.co.uk Happy hunting :-o Cds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 Hi mate Posted those up over a year ago :schocked: time does fly by :cry: Sounds like a good read - do you happen to know who wrote it :schocked: and did you listen to Don Burgett on the radio today talking about Bastogne? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Why not sell it through HMVF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Clive Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Now there's a thought :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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