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Old 27-11-17, 21:28
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Originally Posted by Phil Waterman View Post
Hi Mike

For those of us who are not connecting name, country, and adventure could you add a bit of information.

Think I know who he is and what he is most known for? Half-safe?

Cheers Phil
Phil,
Ben Carlin was an Australian who adapted a Ford GPA amphib jeep and circumnavigated the World with it during the 1950's. First leg was across the Atlantic from North America.

Here is a photo of Half Safe at Corowa Swim-In in 1999, yours truly standing in front of it.

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