antar Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 . We had better dig a pond in the middle of the tank arena, so you can swim it ! Unfortunately not in swimming condition, still missing some of the buoyancy equipment ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 . The Chieftain (Willich) will be ready tomorrow after a little wash Having a little trouble getting GUE started, it was running ok, now its not starting. I'm sure they know there is a show next weekend ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 . John, Does your CET have a call sign number painted on the side, i am hoping you can find 42B or 42C/D as the guy who drove in Iraq will (maybe, if he can get leave) be there next weekend, and he does have some stories about CET's in battle. Ours is 42A and was one of the first into Iraq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Dale, I have had a serious set back, on Friday afternoon I suffered a detached retina in my right eye, this morning I had an emergency operation to repair it, still padded up so don't know the outcome yet, back to Manchester Royal Eye hospital in the morning. Not sure how I'll be for next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 john you've not been riveting again have you ! good luck with the eye hospital hope they sort it out for you. rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 Sorry to hear that John, Hope you get fixed up Let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 . Fixed the banner up today to give our visitors an indication they are on the right track Junction 19 M62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 . We are trying to make some more challenging sections to the track ! We will keep trying ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Confirm we will be bringing CET, SAURER TRACKED APC, STORMER unfortunately due to my eye operation over the weekend I cannot bring the M746. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Oh well, at least it sounds like your on the mend. see you saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTG842 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 a photo report from Saturday can be found here, hope the pictures do justice to the event , very enjoyable afternoon on my doorstep https://www.flickr.com/photos/52287882@N05/sets/72157646116106682/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 a photo report from Saturday can be found here, hope the pictures do justice to the event , very enjoyable afternoon on my doorstep https://www.flickr.com/photos/52287882@N05/sets/72157646116106682/ Excellent set of photos, what a fantastic weekend, here is one of mine from Sunday a line up of all the tracked armour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Many thanks for taking such excellent photo's, especially the second pic of the facine layer where I am driving it. Is it possible i could get a copy of these photo's ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I only managed to get there on sunday and just on foot but that didn't stop me having a bash around the arena in andy's ferret and a quick spin in the sauer I've decided to turn up and drive other peoples vehicles more often. (it's a lot cheaper) I was on my way to catch up with you john but was side tracked into driving the sauer instead rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I only managed to get there on sunday and just on foot but that didn't stop me having a bash around the arena in andy's ferret and a quick spin in the sauer I've decided to turn up and drive other peoples vehicles more often. (it's a lot cheaper) I was on my way to catch up with you john but was side tracked into driving the sauer instead rick Don't blame you Rick, driving the Saurer beats talking to me anytime, it's a real nice vehicle to drive. Here's a top view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Saturday night entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happydayz123 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Looks like a fantastic show. I'll try & make it next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 An assemblage of armour ! The weather Saturday AM did not do us any favours, but Sunday was excellent ! Still waiting on the final figure with regard to fundraising for spring hill hospice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTG842 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Many thanks for taking such excellent photo's, especially the second pic of the facine layer where I am driving it.Is it possible i could get a copy of these photo's ? send me your mail address with a list of the pictures you want and i will send them over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Gentlemen Tank Builders ! These three lads built the Cheiftain Willich Facine Layer, back in the day. Well done boys and i'm glad i was able to give you your first drive of it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Dale, when it was in its previous ownership and I was involved in looking after it we used to call it "the roofrack Chieftain". Thats my shackle on the front holding the winch rope, we got sick of it swinging about when we ran it up and exercised it. Don't worry I'm not claiming it back ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 During research, i came across this AVRE Project - Sapper magazine - Centre Spread.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Not sure if the PDF post worked so here it is in JPEG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 A short video from the Yesteryear Festival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Yesteryear Festival is on again this weekend 12th 13th Sept All welcome, bring what vehicles you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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