Rlangham Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Here's my pictures from a rather nice weekend, despite the rain Start off with a look at some of the classic civilian vehicles on display http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/589/reliantgk6.jpg[/img] Grandfather of the 'plastic pig', a 1930's Reliant van http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/4489/dennisaceuf6.jpg[/img] 1938 Dennis Ace fire engine (it was 'ace'! Badum tish!) http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/7702/fordsone83wrf7.jpg[/img] My favourite, the Fordson E83W Thames van, probably 1940s built but they first entered production in 1938, i've seen a lot of photos of these in use as YMCA tea vans in WW2, there's even a website dedicated to them http://www.e83w.co.uk http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/575/steamrollerhx4.jpg[/img] The great thing about the steamroller was that even when it drove past you, you still had time to get your camera out, turn it on, then walk at a normal speed and get a decent photo of it about ten metres from where you started! http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/1507/fordsonte2.jpg[/img] Oi loves moi tra'ers! Onto the military stuff http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/5163/carrierij1.jpg[/img] One of two carriers with 'Tramps in Armour' (I still reckon they have the coolest name of any re-enactment group ever) http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/9104/humberambulanceyc4.jpg[/img] Very rare Humber ambulance which was also at Nene Valley http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/4601/matadorgq7.jpg[/img] AEC Matador http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/6386/fordsonwot2qs6.jpg[/img] Fordson WOT2 15 cwt truck http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/2443/lanc1cb4.jpg[/img] BBMF Lancaster put on an awesome display, enjoyed it even more as Upwood was an ex-Lancaster base (156 Squadron who Summer of 44 were portraying) http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/8571/lanc2jh3.jpg[/img] http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/3979/lanc3ba5.jpg[/img] http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/7881/opskb6.jpg[/img] Gary and Ramsey off on 'ops' http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/4606/ramesg1.jpg[/img] Singing in the rain http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/9533/rainwt1.jpg[/img] Who doesn't love sleeping in pup tents?! Well, me, which is why I just put my kit in there and slept in one of the 160lb'ers! http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/5262/display1br1.jpg[/img] Photo of our display with a rather nice 1943 Ford GPW, courtesy of Robert Langham http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/3431/display2ye7.jpg[/img] Another pic http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8344/jeepic1ik6.jpg[/img] http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/B_005998.jpg[/img] Didn't have a mk III Sten unfortunately http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/1927/jeepic2os2.jpg[/img] Just waiting to scan in the WW2 photo of this, but the pose and angle etc are perfect, on the original pic the guy even has the tattoo on the right place! http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/6451/mejeeprz1.jpg[/img] Me? Pose? Never! http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/6564/jeeptq4.jpg[/img] Nice pic of the Jeep itself, soon to be in Leicestershire Regiment markings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/7702/fordsone83wrf7.jpg[/img] Great pictures and does anyone know the history behind the Fordson being green? :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Hi Rlangham, didn't realise you were part of that display. We were sitting opposite you in the Sand and Green Landie. I'll post my pics up later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Hi Rlangham, didn't realise you were part of that display. We were sitting opposite you in the Sand and Green Landie. I'll post my pics up later. Tut tut.. not wearing your HMVF clobber then :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 is that am MW the two 'fliers', are standing behind ?? Great Pic's,...cheers for sharing Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martylee Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Very nice photos indeed. Looked like the campers put som effort into making a nice camp too instead of a few tents just thrown around. Nice! Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlangham Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 is that am MW the two 'fliers', are standing behind ?? Great Pic's,...cheers for sharing Andy Yep, an RAF blue one - there were three MW's in total there, although was running out of space on my camera's memory card so only photo'ed the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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