Its me Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 hi everybody i know that a couple of people of the forum are attending this show and was just wondering is there chance that the public can come and veiw the vehicles if so when and where and also what is the plan for the vehicles in the event as im thnking of coming to the show but only mainly for the vehicles so was just wondering what they are actually going to be doing thanks very much. kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 You are going to have to stick your hand in your pocket for this one... http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/22003D71B67CAFF6?artistid=952527&majorcatid=10003&minorcatid=55 Tickets £20 - £125 :-o JT, Stuart, Neil & myself are all taking part :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its me Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Lee have you any idea what the progamme is for the vehicles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I was discussing the rehearsal with John Blackman and John T (but it may have been Neil). This is on the evening before. I was wondering if it is worth popping along to see what there is to see. But it may be that plod keeps everyone at a long distance. Any advice from the participants???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I was discussing the rehearsal with John Blackman and John T (but it may have been Neil). This is on the evening before. I was wondering if it is worth popping along to see what there is to see. But it may be that plod keeps everyone at a long distance. Any advice from the participants???? Will ring the Major to confirm but I believe the rehearsals are open to the public... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Andy & ourselves will be there with the Fox & Saladin too. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 One of our guys is taking his QLR too. I was put off because of the amount of time it was suggested entrants were required to commit. Has it lessened or are you still required to be on site for the whole week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Mike, We will be there from the Sunday to the Wednesday as far as I know, not the whole week - I can't afford to take a whole week off work! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I think that was just the organisers' original ideas being mooted. It seems to have relaxed a bit since then. Oh well. Have fun and I'm looking forward to the photos and report. Is it being filmed for TV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Supposedly Mike - but I,ve herad conflicting tales as to whether it will be on normal terrestrial TV or the dreaded "Pay to view"..... (This message cames to you from the depths of Köln, Germany - but I've not seen any B-17's, B24's, Halifaxes, Stirlings or Lancs flying overhead yet!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Andy & ourselves will be there with the Fox & Saladin too. Chris See you there Chris, race ya down The Mall :-D .. take it they are transporting it for you :dunno: Starting to tart up the Fox tomorrow.. had to fit new petrol pump today as have had fuel problems since Beltring & on Tuesday it decided to give up for good in the middle of the field at the Bunker :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its me Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 Lee did you get to speak to the major regarding if the rehearsals are open to public or behind closed doors if they are open to the public any idea what time they start cheers mate. kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 (edited) Starting to tart up the Fox tomorrow.. had to fit new petrol pump today as have had fuel problems since Beltring & on Tuesday it decided to give up for good in the middle of the field at the Bunker :roll: At long last started fitting the Bumper today, only a year after the bump.. if it stops raining I'll get some paint on it.. WILL be ready for the Pageant :-D Chris, got any Union Jacks left :dunno: Old & New.. Waiting for new bumper.. & Fitted.. Edited January 10, 2011 by Marmite!! Photo Links Repaired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Lee, Bumper looks good, is it a real one, or a repro? No spare Union Jacks I'm afraid. There are plenty on ebay for a couple of quid though. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Ok everything's done on the Fox & is ready for inspection, 4 bits of shiny Armour now sitting in the Fort ready for collection by 19 Tank Transport Squadron in the morning, they are going to be dropped off at Chelsea Barracks in the morning where the vehicles will be stored, then on Saturday afternoon we have to drive the Armour from Chelsea Barracks to Wellington Barracks with a Motorcycle outrider escort, just had an email confirming this Neil, JT & Stuart, about a 3 mile drive with about 30 bits of Armour.. :-D :-D :-D :-D Unfortunately those being transported down on the Saturday miss out on this as their MV's are going direct to Wellington Barracks.. Full report when we get back.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FV601 (R.I.P.) Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 As Lee has said the Fort now has 4 extremely clean looking bits of kit in parade order for HM. (it was a bit of a slog but with the help of a few good people we made it ) I shall post some pictures tomorrow both before the loading operation and during it so you chaps can see what we've been up to. Sad to hear the lads arriving Saturday will miss out on the convoy from CB to WB but I guess thats how the cookie crumbles. Kyle we are still unsure as to the rehersals being open to the public but if you PM either Lee or myself with your mobile number we shall give you a call if and when we find out. All in all it should be a good "gig" albeit we are still pretty much in the dark about things, but hey thats the British Army for you, strictly on a need to know basis. Hey Lee, how about us taking a few charges with us and scaring the pants off Al Fayed when we pass Harrod's :evil: :evil: :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Hey Lee, how about us taking a few charges with us and scaring the pants off Al Fayed when we pass Harrod's :evil: :evil: :whistle: Hmmm.. think those guys with the MP5's maybe scaring us a bit if we did :shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FV601 (R.I.P.) Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Hmmm.. think those guys with the MP5's maybe scaring us a bit if we did :shake: No problem ...............Just have to close down is all, after all armour is good for 7.62 at least :whistle: Oh I forgot ................you've only got your runflat inserts in one side :roll: :roll: :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saracenstump Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 looks like abit more to do Freddy and Phil just brought my battery chargers back from sunny devon so i may have a play first thing tommorrow!!!!! :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FV601 (R.I.P.) Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Just put em in the back Stuart and dont forget the brackets. As long as you take a bit of touch up paint with you it looks like we might have time to get them fitted on Saturday if what Lee says is correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 See you guys at 07:00 tomorrow morning then. :-) Lee - did you get a post code for the barracks?? I've got SW1W 8RF in old paperwork (30 years old..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 See you guys at 07:00 tomorrow morning then. :-) Lee - did you get a post code for the barracks?? I've got SW1W 8RF in old paperwork (30 years old..) Chelsea Bks Postcode - SW1W 8RF Wellington Bks Postcode - SW1E 6HQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Just put em in the back Stuart and dont forget the brackets. As long as you take a bit of touch up paint with you it looks like we might have time to get them fitted on Saturday if what Lee says is correct I didn't say you had time for maintenance.. I'm sure they wouldn't want people to start working on their MV's :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Wanting and getting might be two different things given the age of the vehicles..... Thanks for the post codes - just registered with TfL to pay the CC by mobile phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its me Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 Lee and John i have sent you a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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