berna2vm Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Incidentally does anybody know how the chap who got run over by the anti tank gun is doing. It looked pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 didn't know someone got run over, hope he's alright but how do you get run over by a towed gun, i assume it was reversing and he didn't see it coming, too many distractions maybe. eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 didn't know someone got run over, hope he's alright but how do you get run over by a towed gun, i assume it was reversing and he didn't see it coming, too many distractions maybe. eddy Full story here http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2010/08/16/man-crushed-by-gun-carriage-in-marsden-war-time-re-enactment-86081-27068230/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happydayz123 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Superb event well organised a must for every mv owner next year,i hope more British wartime vehicles attend next year i know i'll be there. I heart goes out to the guy who was injured i do hope he's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 So you are Katy's dad :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddleworth1 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 (edited) Hi everyone, The guy involved in the accident at the Carriage House had jumped off the back a bit to soon and was run over by the gun being towed as the vehicle was asked to move forward into its parking position by a marshal. Hope he gets well soon and has a speedy recovery. We all had a great weekend well done to the organisers and look forward to next year when some of our friends will be over from the USA. Heres a few pictures i took on Sunday. Edited August 16, 2010 by Saddleworth1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 like the citroen truck .(good pics mate)..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 like the citroen truck .(good pics mate)..... The Citroen truck was in absolutely mint condition. Probably looks better than when it came out of the show room. Sounded nice and quiet when it drove away too. Someones done a fantastic job on it. There were a couple of nice Citroen Traction Avant cars next to it as well, not sure if they were same owner. Didn't get any photo's myself unfortunately had my hands full with my two children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Daymond Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Nice event, the paper is wrong though, what a surprise! The guy got out when he shouldn't have, assuming that the lorry was parked up, even though the driver always told them when they were safe to dismount, he was then run over by the driver who was moving forward to park up, he was unaware that anyone had got out. The chap is currently in Bradford Royal Infirmary, with a fractured arm, three broken ribs, a gash to his head and a facial injury that will require plastic surgery, hope he makes a speedy recovery. Incidently, the air ambulance had a BBC cameraman on board, perhaps you might see the whole event on TV someday? Let's hope they stick to the facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddleworth1 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Micheal Andrews who was involved in the accident has posted this on Facebook "Just a few words to all my family and friends and well everyone that has been concerned about me a MASSIVE THANKS and love TO YOU ALL im home now, some broken bones ribs, and cuts but IM HOME and words cant express my love and thanks to Angie who was there for me when i needed it Luv you babes". Great news that Micheal is on the mend :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Daymond Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 yes that's good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 A short video of part of the Convoy as it made it's way through Uppermill. Something went wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 Anybody got anymore footage of the convoy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Anybody got anymore footage of the convoy? Sorry I didn't get anymore footage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 A shame. I hoped that someone might have got some of Bernadette! I was the only vehicle to have no passengers... Billy no mates! The Mrs was looking in the dress shops!!! Anybody would have been welcome for company :-(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 A shame. I hoped that someone might have got some of Bernadette! I was the only vehicle to have no passengers... Billy no mates! The Mrs was looking in the dress shops!!! Anybody would have been welcome for company :-(. I'll remember to ask for a ride next year! Unless by some miracle I have one of my vehicles there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 You will be more than welcome to come for a ride, it would be a pleasure.. along with anyone else who wants a ride. Just don't climb out of the back till I tell you, though!!!! Finally I would like to thank profusely the organisers of the event for a super weekend. Hopefully see you all again next year.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddleworth1 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Change of venue for wartime weekend “THE show must go on” . . . that’s the message from the organisers of the Yanks are Back in Saddleworth who have managed to secure an alternative venue for this year’s celebration. This year’s nostalgic weekend will take place in the grounds of Saddleworth School. The school will take a step back in time to the war-torn 1940s from August 12-14 for the 10th anniversary celebration of the event known in the past as the wartime weekend. The organisers looked for an alternative site as they knew last year that the Churchill playing fields may be out of action due to planned drainage works, which are set to start in June. Chief organiser Paul ‘Dogtags’ Higginson, said: “It is a weight off our shoulders and we have kindly been offered the venue. “Saddleworth space is at a premium to put these kind of events on. We’ve already visited the school and come up with a plan for the event to utilise the space fully.” Family favourites such as the military vehicle convoy, the Dakota flyover and battlefield re-enactment will be on the agenda with stalls, a funfair and exhibitions based in the school grounds. Paul said: “We would like to go back to Churchill eventually but we’ll give it a go this year and it could turn out to be the ideal location. “We’ve always tried to have a Plan B from day one. We’re determined to make it the event that the people of Oldham and Saddleworth expect and will enjoy for years to come.” The event has been held at the school in the past, the 2007 festival being the last occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 that's great news, i'll be there with my universal carrier. eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenmi01 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 excellent news this is a nice event and only down the road from me... I will be there with my Land rover 90 FFR if they will have me ! Anyone know how you apply to be there? cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddleworth1 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 excellent news this is a nice event and only down the road from me... I will be there with my Land rover 90 FFR if they will have me ! Anyone know how you apply to be there? cheers Mike I think you can just turn up on the day that is what a lot do on the Sunday morning for the convoy. Any questions you can contact the organiser Paul ‘Dogtags’ Higginson on 07709 052501 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddleworth1 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Nice event, the paper is wrong though, what a surprise! The guy got out when he shouldn't have, assuming that the lorry was parked up, even though the driver always told them when they were safe to dismount, he was then run over by the driver who was moving forward to park up, he was unaware that anyone had got out. The chap is currently in Bradford Royal Infirmary, with a fractured arm, three broken ribs, a gash to his head and a facial injury that will require plastic surgery, hope he makes a speedy recovery. Incidently, the air ambulance had a BBC cameraman on board, perhaps you might see the whole event on TV someday? Let's hope they stick to the facts. In case anyone missed it the accident was shown on Helicopter Heroes last Wednesday. You can see it here on BBC I Player http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0150p0y/Helicopter_Heroes_Series_5_Episode_8/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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