Tony B Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 The book Malta Convoy had a great effect on me at the age of about 12. I have always tried to live up to the example those men set. Famous, Fabulous , Never to be Forgotten. The litle Flower Class Corvettes and the trawlers did fantastic work especially on the Artic Convoys. Lilliput Fleet and Shetland Bus, well worth reading. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Higginsboat Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 Brill cover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 It is a long way from a question about a Humber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higginsboat Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 To get back on track, but staying in the same area of childhood a couple of models of machinery that as a kid were exciting, despite being on the wrong side. And my iconic Vehicle the GMC truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tony B Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 9 hours ago, john1950 said: It is a long way from a question about a Humber. Yes, but the mind wanders with age. 😵 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) DUKW. Designed 1942. Utility. Karrier. Wheeled. or alternitivly Duplex, Universal Karrier Wheeled. Either way it goes into the really usefull Iconic club. Edited September 10, 2019 by john1950 correction addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Grumpy Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 On 9/7/2019 at 8:32 AM, john1950 said: There are many iconic WW2 vehicles, If you had a diorama with a Matador towing an artillery piece, a F.A.T. Morris with a limber and artillery piece, a Tilly, Humber staff car, and a jeep parked by a tent with a few chairs a couple of tables some motor bikes, an AEC 0854 Tanker with a QL Tanker, Ford and Bedford crew buses, a selection of CMP trucks with Albion and Leyland pontoon/boat carriers.edged by a Diamond T beside a Scammel tank transporter and a recovery unit. Some iconic vehicles would still be missing. If it was the Middle East it would be a LRDG Dodge D15 being followed by a cloud of dust. Far East a Mule and Soldiers struggling through a muddy ravine. Do not forget the 150+ Fort class of ships built in Canada. One of the class was sunk in Goa by an exploding Liberty ship along with several other ships with a large loss of life. LRDG Dodge D15, that's a new one on me. Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Sorry I have put it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 On 9/9/2019 at 9:51 AM, john1950 said: DUKW. Designed 1942. Utility. Karrier. Wheeled. or alternitivly Duplex, Universal Karrier Wheeled. Either way it goes into the really usefull Iconic club. DUKW was a General Motors code; D=1942 model year; U= amphibian; K= all wheel drive; W= dual rear axles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Any way it is an Iconic vehicle in the best meaning of the phrase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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john1950 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 M3 Half track, in my opinion comes in the same catigory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higginsboat Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 Iconic vehicle, iconic film.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 22 minutes ago, Higginsboat said: Iconic vehicle, iconic film.... Very true, I have owned a QL for 32 years and to me it is an icon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higginsboat Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 Yep👍 and for john1950 same film.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halftrackman Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 The USA halftrack is a great vehicle, They are simple to work on, and fun for veterans day parades and events. Also how do I put the heart on the bottom of a post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Jeeper Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Here's someone else opinion on icons of World War Two; a quote from "The Great Crusade" by General Dwight D. Eisenhower: "Incidentally,four other pieces of equipment that most senior officers came to regard as among the most vital to our success in Africa and Europe were the bulldozer, the Jeep, the 2-1/2-ton truck and the C-47 airplane." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 A good list missing the little Bedford MW series. Be carefull jumping out of a C47 or you will hit the tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling1961 Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Lots of QL's and RL's in the "Day of the Triffids" mini series. There is an armoured car in the last episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higginsboat Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 You should be careful jumping out of anything if your over 30 lol. Day of the Triffids! That'll make you go blind... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 A group of Iconic ww2 vehicles should include the 15 cwt trucks and the tilly these were used by a generation in military service to learn to drive including the Queen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higginsboat Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Hi, Could someone tell me what the different heart shapes mean in the bottom right corner of posts and why some have them and some don't? I guessing you add them some how, and I'm probably ment to have read how to somewhere, lol, but I haven't, doh... : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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