Old Marine Posted July 26, 2011 Share #126 Posted July 26, 2011 Great photos and great vehicles. That really looks like it's worth the trip. Thank you for posting the photos. Dennis :twothumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysmb44 Posted July 27, 2011 Share #127 Posted July 27, 2011 Ian, THANK YOU for posting these photos. :thumbsup: Usually you never see a lot from this show, even in the vehicle magazines (they often shoot the same vehicles each year). Yours was very thorough and comprehensive coverage of the event. I love the way they set up the displays at that show (I LOVED the bridge setup you posted on another thread from this show), nothing in the US compares with the scope and scale of these displays. The photos I assume from the 514th QM display just boggle the mind for sheer size. Like most people here in the Colonies, I’ve never been but would love to go someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted July 27, 2011 Share #128 Posted July 27, 2011 ...and yes, that is a real Panther! I just wet myself :w00t: awesome pix Ian! Thanks for taking the time to post all these. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted July 27, 2011 Share #129 Posted July 27, 2011 I really need to go visit that show. Amazing all the different types of vehicles and how well maintained they are. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share #130 Posted July 27, 2011 Thanks for the positives gentlemen. If our forum-buddies from across the pond ever get the chance to visit the show you will not regret it...trust me! Start saving your hard-earned now! (Recession?....what recession?!) Ian :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share #131 Posted July 27, 2011 Ian, THANK YOU for posting these photos. :thumbsup: Usually you never see a lot from this show, even in the vehicle magazines (they often shoot the same vehicles each year). Yours was very thorough and comprehensive coverage of the event. I love the way they set up the displays at that show (I LOVED the bridge setup you posted on another thread from this show), nothing in the US compares with the scope and scale of these displays. The photos I assume from the 514th QM display just boggle the mind for sheer size. Like most people here in the Colonies, I’ve never been but would love to go someday. Thanks Lee. I was only able to scratch the surface. There were several acres of re-enactment camps too. I'd be posting pics from now until doomsday!! Ian :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted July 27, 2011 Share #132 Posted July 27, 2011 Hey Ian talking of resemblances have you considered who Johan would look like if he had a short dark moustache and a parting combed into one side of his hair. ???? :pinch: [/font] Wait until you hear me talking that language.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted July 27, 2011 Share #133 Posted July 27, 2011 Hi Ian, first one I have ever seen in private ownership. :think: ken Your memory isn't what it used to be, Ken.... :think: You saw one in the Knokke museum last year.... Privately owned too, like all of the things in that museum.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted July 27, 2011 Share #134 Posted July 27, 2011 Hi Ian, How about the picture of our small forum meet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted July 27, 2011 Share #135 Posted July 27, 2011 Your memory isn't what it used to be, Ken.... :think: You saw one in the Knokke museum last year.... Privately owned too, like all of the things in that museum.. Hi Johan, your right there was one in the Knokke museum and I did comment on it at the time, but that was in the museum not driving around at a UK show, I just spoke with Nigel Hay ( Milweb ) and he told me that there are two more under restoration in the UK. however going back to the Knokke museum visit then everthing else paled before me at the sight of the fantastic river crossing that our mutual friend had built in there, it transcended what displays are generally to be seen in museums and would not have looked out of place on a movie set. :thumbsup: ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share #136 Posted July 27, 2011 Hi Ian, How about the picture of our small forum meet... L to R...Sjef, Johan, Zippy and Sabrejet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted July 27, 2011 Share #137 Posted July 27, 2011 L to R...Sjef, Johan, Zippy and Sabrejet. damn Ian, I can see that I would have had to buy a K ration crate if I had been there, not for my collection just to stand on, perhaps you should have got one. :think: ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share #138 Posted July 27, 2011 I was actually standing in a hole Ken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted August 11, 2011 Share #139 Posted August 11, 2011 Really interesting photos.Especially of the TDs (of course). Especially the Cushman Airborne Scooter of course Thank you very much Ian and Johan for your hard work of war correspondent under fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoovieDude Posted August 12, 2011 Share #140 Posted August 12, 2011 Hippie reenactors, whooda thunk it Great shots Ian, and I have to say I had a great chuckle at the Banana guys!!! Good thing I wasn't drinking anything, as it would have been all over my laptop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagalong Posted September 23, 2011 Share #141 Posted September 23, 2011 ciggarretes 25 cents a pack ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlaterDoc Posted September 23, 2011 Share #142 Posted September 23, 2011 Ian, I'd be careful on the invitations. You should consider vetting any takers! Considering all that equipment, it's condition and who the original owners are, I'd consider making the trip with a letter of "Thank you for taking care of our left behinds", "We're here to take them home now!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share #143 Posted September 23, 2011 Ian, I'd be careful on the invitations. You should consider vetting any takers! Considering all that equipment, it's condition and who the original owners are, I'd consider making the trip with a letter of "Thank you for taking care of our left behinds", "We're here to take them home now!" Lend > Lease / Lease > Lend ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlaterDoc Posted September 23, 2011 Share #144 Posted September 23, 2011 There are some fantastic researchers on this forum! I'll bet they could dig up the original "lend/lease" documents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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