ferrettkitt Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Yes Andy, I think you hit the nail on the head with "Cassandra" she was a character in "Only Fools and Horses". One wouldn't want to comment :angel: lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Git Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) Rick, might I suggest 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars, recce unit to 7th Armoured, and tank name could be Abbess of Chantry a well photographed 8th KRIH Cromwell that survived to take part in the Berlin Victory parade. It would also give you the opportunity to wear the 8th KRIH distinctive tent hat for officers, (the only item of army headress worn without a cap badge other than with combat uniforms) something which is still worn today by a small cadre of Officers within The Queen's Royal Hussars, indeed there are photographs on the net of the tent hat being worn in Iraq during the last land war there. The 8th KRIH fought with distinction throughout WWII but also have an illustrious history stretching all the way back to the Wars of Spanish Succession. They also fought in Korea! The 8th KRIH were amalgamated in 1958 with the 4th Queens Hussars to form the The Queens Royal Irish Hussars. This regiment was, in 1993, amalgamated with The Queens Own Hussars to form the The Queen's Royal Hussars (The Queen's Own and Royal Irish), which is now the senior UK armoured regiment. And just to give you a bit of background you can do no better than Bill Bellamy's book about his time with 8th KRIH from Normandy to Berlin. Called "Troop leader: A Tank Commanders Story"; it's a pretty good read. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Troop-Leader-Tank-Commanders-Story/dp/0750945346/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373815187&sr=8-1&keywords=Bill+Bellamy+troop+leader Edited July 14, 2013 by Old Git spolling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Excellent - "Hellzapoppin'" and "Lady Godiva" are both good For a Churchill my favourite is "PUT THAT B-CIGARETTE LIGHTER OUT - WE KNOW IT" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 "LILLY MARLENE" is also on the list but the wrong mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 There is also "FUKA WALAL" but this may not be deemed politically correct these days ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin powles Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Rick, Dont use 'ATHENA' as thats what mine's called. Picture of 'Old Bill'attached. kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I suspect Rick is still working on the Cromwell another late night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonpete Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 We left about 9pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 We left about 9pm. Nearly finished then Pete is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonpete Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Just a few loose ends... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Where abouts is your pitch going to be at the Show? I don't know how the system works at W&P, do they tell the armour guys in advance where they will be or will you only know when you arrive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Well done boys.:thumbsup: I hope all goes well for you at W&P Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonpete Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I don't know how it works at W&P, I've never been before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben.. Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Just got home from W&P, hope Rick doesn't mind me saying that the Cromwell looks and sounds really great. Just left after its maiden run after hours in the arena. great work...... Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) According to "Villers Bocage through the lens" the 7th Armoured Division were the only British division to use the Cromwell as their main fighting vehicle (although other used them as part of the division or as an independent unit). One of the Cromwells in the book is called "Shufti Cush" (looking good). There are a some good photos of Cromwells in the book if you've not seen it already. FYI Shufti cush does not mean looking good... it means show me your fanny in Arabic... You also have Alla Keefak- take it easy... Ala Kareem- Giving/being generous or forebearing... I have been tempted to put Shufti.. on my HSC when I have 44th RTR markings on it, might go with something more appropriate though Edited July 18, 2013 by lssah2025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Come on let's have some vids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Well I see Rick went with Shufti Cush, hopefully not a lot of people can read Arabic....:cool2: Let us know if you get any takers to show you, if so please take pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 It does look good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonpete Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Here's Rick taking a pose for the Milweb photographer which will be seen from a different angle when published as this is my shot. Just in case you didn't know Rick has won an award off Milweb for best classic vehicle at the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Git Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 She's a beauty!!! Award justly deserved I'd say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 She's a beauty!!! Award justly deserved I'd say! Absolutely, a great credit to all involved.:thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) Had a great day at the show, thanks to Rick I managed a unique experience, a trip around in a Cromwell. Might never manage that again in my life, expecially the beer with the guys on the stinking hot engine deck after the run! Edited July 21, 2013 by ajmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonpete Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 After a good few runs around the arena at night the steering started to bite much better, now it turns on a tanner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Too much fun to do long or steady videos :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonpete Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) Edited July 21, 2013 by ashtonpete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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