pop larkin Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Here's a large pic, without the page fold in the middle 8-) http://www.army.mil/CMH/reference/Normandy/Images/SC206438.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martylee Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Here's a large pic, without the page fold in the middle 8-) http://www.army.mil/CMH/reference/Normandy/Images/SC206438.JPG You are my hero! :-D Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Signals Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Here's a large pic, without the page fold in the middle Show off! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooropa Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 a bit late reply, but can you perhaps post a picture like that (made at about same location or so, nowadays? at least, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 a bit late reply, but can you perhaps post a picture like that (made at about same location or so, nowadays? at least, thanks Good point - the now and then pictures always fasinate me and we should all try and do some 'now & then' pictures in a our own areas - would make a great section on here.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Clark Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 On the Easter weekend this year I went to Brixham and stood in the same spot where the photo was taken, unfortunately I did not have my camera with me which really peed me off. We also walked down to the slipway and there is still some "chocolate block" there.Looking at the blocks I could not help wondering how many GIs had walked over them on their way to Normandy never to return home again. Also while watching the people on holiday walking to and fro over the chocolate blocks I wondered how many of them knew what the blocks ment? Some years ago I liberated some chocolate blocks from "R3 Hard" at Weymouth they are now outside our workshop. I am fasinated to know how it was made because the "chocolate block" pattern is on both sides.Also was it made locally to each port of embarkation? Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Too bad you did not have your Camera! Better luck next time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Jim - what is "chocolate block"? Joris wants to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooropa Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 it would a nice place to visit and make a picture of it still looking for such picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Signals Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 'Chocolate Block' is the non technical term used to describe the type of slipway constructed at the embarkation ports. It was cast in concrete and the pattern is in squares which taper in towards the top - as per on a chocolate bar. Hence the term. No idea what the correct technical term used at the time was to describe the stuff. I've not been there but I'm told there is also a large section to be seen in the Torquay area. Believed now scheduled as a monument since the 'Defence of Britain' project listed it. I didnt realise it was on both sides, I suppose to give some grip when it was laid, in some locations probably without other fixing cement etc. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop larkin Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Ok. Next time i go down there I will take my camera and take a pic, from the same area ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooropa Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 great! when's the next time? tomorrow? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop larkin Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 As it happens yes :-D http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/poplarkin/brixham200711.jpg[/img] http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u233/Markheliops/SC206438.jpg[/img] And the plaque laid on the breakwater http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/poplarkin/brixham200712.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Awesome!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Oh fantastic Pop. Thank you very much for taking the time out to get that. May I use it in the future? I am compiling 'then and now pictures for an HMVF section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Signals Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Fabulous !! Well done that man! :bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop larkin Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Yes Jack, you can use the jpg ( I have it larger 2816 x 2112 if you need it). Just had a quick play with Macromedia and came up with this 8-) It should work, but it may take a while to load though. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/poplarkin/1944-2007.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Fabulous !! Well done that man! :bow: Very nice indeed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Yes Jack, you can use the jpg ( I have it larger 2816 x 2112 if you need it). Just had a quick play with Macromedia and came up with this 8-) It should work, but it may take a while to load though. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/poplarkin/1944-2007.gif Wonderful, great work Pop and again well done that man - you will have to teach us how to do that as that could work very. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Wow, very nice indeed! Thank you very much for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooropa Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 YEAH! that was awesome! i notice that they broke down that wall for a bit... but not a lot differences since and now... great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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