Degsy Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 HMVRR (Roadside Rescue) or HMVRA (Roadside Assistance) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Well with Jack away in Normandy I took the libety of moving a few boards around and changing the categories. I also created a new board called "storage wanted". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Back near the beginning of this thread was an Idea on war movies . I just purchased a very cheap dvd just a few dollars "Objective Burma" its a very early ww2 film <1941> with Errol Flynn but my interest in posting were the two 1941 short movies included in the dvd. One "Tail Gunner" with Ronald Reagan, Burgess Meredith has some great shots of 1 1/4 ton Chevy's being used as mobile platforms for twin cal. fifties to teach gunnery . the other short is "the Tanks are Coming" with George Tobias which was filmed at Fort Knox , showing some very early Stuart tanks and something that was perhaps only a training tank like a Stuart but a three sided drivers postion of more interest to some here are a few very brief glimpses of pre- ww2 Halftracks and the prewar CCKW with the civilian cab that only show up in the final seconds as a column of HMV comes driving up a shallow stream . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 We had a forum for movie review for a while but it got very little posts so we took it down again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Back near the beginning of this thread was an Idea on war movies . I just purchased a very cheap dvd just a few dollars "Objective Burma" its a very early ww2 film <1941> with Errol Flynn but my interest in posting were the two 1941 short movies included in the dvd. One "Tail Gunner" with Ronald Reagan, Burgess Meredith has some great shots of 1 1/4 ton Chevy's being used as mobile platforms for twin cal. fifties to teach gunnery . the other short is "the Tanks are Coming" with George Tobias which was filmed at Fort Knox , showing some very early Stuart tanks and something that was perhaps only a training tank like a Stuart but a three sided drivers postion of more interest to some here are a few very brief glimpses of pre- ww2 Halftracks and the prewar CCKW with the civilian cab that only show up in the final seconds as a column of HMV comes driving up a shallow stream . These short film are always interesting and welcome additions to a library. There are some odd British films such as Words For Battle, using classic poetry to evoke valour in early war Britain, it finishes with Covenanter tanks rumbling round Parliament Square in London. They were about as much use as a chocolate fireguard. Objective Burma is not a universally popular film in the UK to this day and did no good for Errol Flynn's reputation here because it smacked of American gung ho success in a war closely associated with British forces. It's perhaps all too long ago to worry about now - but my dad would never have the film on when it was on TV ..but he was not the most pro-American of people at the best of times. Ronald Reagan also turns up in the Hasty Heart with Richard Todd - a little gem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I agree it was an over the top film for American consumption or propaganda in current terms . While I wasn't saying anything about the movie it self, It was the vehicles ,very rarely seen most of which were hopelessly obsolete when the war began for the U.S. But since they are HMV's I thought others would like a chance to see them . as for the actors perhaps a thread could be started about the hollywood hero's vs the Real war hero's like John Wayne Hollywood Hero vs "Scottie" Duhan real ww2 vet. wounded D-day. as so on both American and British Actors could be listed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Interesting ideas....good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I have to say my favourite Pacific War film is John Huston's They Were Expendable about PT boats with John Wayne and Donna Reed and various others popping up. This to me is one of the great American war films of the period showing the US at it's best. Tough and stoic in adversity. There's a great bit when the news of Pearl Harbor comes over when Wayne and co are in an officer's club. The Filiipina singer and a little dance band immediately sings the Star Spangled Banner. Priceless - it a genuine God Bless America moment. Shot in black and white it is a long film ending with the loss of the Philippines and even has Wayne and his crew taking Douglas McArthur and his family to safety. It is bloody fantastic. It gets shown on rainy afternoons at weekends on the BBC. I keep meaning to find a copy on DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Not sure if this would be on the right topic, but Im having a long afternoon! You have HMVF TV, what about streaming radio station, HMVHF! I dont know how it works, but theres plenty of streaming radio stations on the net. You could have its content as not just maybe hourly music shows- George Formby, the washboard years, but interviews, show walkabouts when they start again, historical articles, people talking through vehicle repairs etc etc. The more I think about it, the more I like it... Jack........Jaaaaaack........ :goodidea: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I'll go with TTM. As various members seem to be getting the establishments nose, good luck to them. I think the vehicle register is a good idea. Considering some other posts how about an 'Education register' for those willing to talk at schools etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Considering some other posts how about an 'Education register' for those willing to talk at schools etc. Then they should be CRB checked :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 As long as it doesn't involve a sanity check. Ididn't think that applied to visitors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 As long as it doesn't involve a sanity check. Ididn't think that applied to visitors? Applies to anyone who work with children... I have enhanced CRB clearance :-D Who needs to apply for a Disclosure check? Anyone who is working with children or vulnerable adults whether in a paid or unpaid capacity will need to have either a Standard or Enhanced Disclosure check. In addition, if an individual is likely to come into contact with vulnerable people either through the course of their work or for a specific purpose, then it is likely that your organisation will need to ensure a disclosure check is carried out. This includes Trustees of Children's Charities and individuals who sit on the management committees of projects that work with children. We are a Voluntary organisation our volunteers are not employed, do we need to carry out Disclosure Checks? In the same way as non-voluntary organisations, voluntary organisations whether large or small, carry the same responsibility for using safe selection procedures. Whilst this may put some people off, the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults must come first. Hence, in all organisations which place people in a position of trust over children or vulnerable adults these checks must be carried out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Applies to anyone who work with children... I have enhanced CRB clearance :-D Aha - the rumours are true then!!!!!! :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Aha - the rumours are true then!!!!!! :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: Probably... which one :dunno: :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 All of 'em!!!!! :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 All of 'em!!!!! :evil: :pfrt: :pfrt: :pfrt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Name dropper, show off :roll: :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 No.... :-) What the "enhanced CRB clearance" thing means is that Lee is small enough to drop into a Stalwarts hull to reach the bleed nipple on the ckutch slave!! :-D :-D :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Trying to get back to whatever passes for normal on this forum :shake: :shake: One thing that might be useful is a register of all members vehicle details, then if lost or stolen the numbers could be broadcast straight away. I like the phot idea but wouldn't it take a hell of a lot of space? How about an HMVF on line regonition guide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Given the uniqueness (I think that word exists) of our vehicles, is theft really a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Anything that one has , Someone else will want no matter its value or size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I reckon that's true. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Hardyferret Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Having just read all the posts on 'A sad ending. WWI memorial' I would like to propose a board for any one trying to trace history of persons / units :dunno: I have been trying to research a certain person through his service time in WWII and would have liked to pick the brains of HMVF first. What does any one else think :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I'll second that for sure. A board where you can follow peoples stories as they try and trace people, where other members can help with useful links etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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