Corowa 2009 -'Year of the Amphibian & Year of the Blitz 2'

[Jan Thompson]

Well done Ian. They are excellent photos. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[sth65pac]

Do I need to say My F15A didn't make it either, but I expect it may make Remembrance Day. 11/11. Many people are helping in making it complete. When its done Yass is on my books to visit...

Ian

[Phil Waterman]

Great photos Ian, particularly like the mix of trucks both restored and those that are in progress. Always think it helps the non-HMV nuts (thats Historical Military Vehicle) to see the process. It really points out the work that goes into a fully restored truck.

Cheers Phil

[zemsi]

... spotted at Ball Park

[zemsi]

... here's the Yass Gang hauling back on Sunday to their Homebase. It took us 10 hours and 2 fuel stops...

[zemsi]

... speeding in Ashleys C15A at 81 km/h (uphill )

[Jan Thompson]

On Saturday evening after the Rotary Club dinner the Presentations commenced with awards to the original founders, Ian Grieve and Alan Newton and a photo of all the people who were at the first event in 1980. Unfortunately a few people were unable to make the photo such as Tom Rolfe, Tim Vibert, Mike Cecil and Andrew Browne who were seen at Corowa during the week.

[Bob McNeill]

Good run home, 3 fuel stops, 11 hours and lost a fuel cap the chain clip let it fall off. Need to attend a club event this w/end, so thats 5 w/ends in a row the lawn has missed out on a hair cut, we,ve had a light frost this week so not long left to pick the tomatoes, turn the heater on after ANZAC day.

[Howard]

Originally Posted by zemsi

... spotted at Ball Park

IDENTIFIED: Ganmain Tony.
Not exactly known for his staying power.

[Keith Webb]

Looks like the legendary transporter picked up a couple of hitch hikers.

Source

[Keith Webb]

He took home Steve's C15A and in a border raid the C60S I swapped for the 2C1 body.

And since then he has returned on yet another border raid for a C60X and bow front trailer. He and Steve brought over a donated load of hay for our bushfire appeal.

[lynx42]

THANK YOU ALL,

This years Corowa exceeded all expectations. 197 vehicles and 1 warbird. Whilst we didn't make the magical 200, it was a great success.

My thanks go to Jan and her team of helpers, Maureen, Barbara, Carol, Dave and Maggie, Sarah and all the others at the Site Office. (I know it's dangerous to list names as I'm sure to miss many, so I'll stop there and thank all those who helped at the Site Office.) To Dutchy and his helpers, Thank You all also. To all those others who helped in any small way, I thank you as well. We cannot do Corowa without your help.

We have an amazing team to make Corowa the great week that it is. My thanks to my Committee for all your hard work and thank you all again for all you do.

Thanks also to all those who attended, be it with a vehicle or not. To our overseas visitors, thank you for coming. (They were from Switzerland, New Zealand and others.)

From pushbikes to main battle tamks, they were there. It was great to see so many Blitzes in one place. 43(?) This was also the year of the Amphibian and we were ably supported by both the Puckapunyal and Bandiana Museums. Also I must mention John Belfield (and Bill) who brought along their LVT4 'Water-buffalo" which thrilled the assembled crowds. Restored, 'as found' or in their working clothes, we didn't mind. Just so long as they were there. Many parts and ideas were swapped. Every item was admired. Names were fitted to faces. Laughter was abound.

Thanks to Maurice Wilson for opening his property to us on Thursday. This will be an ongoing event in the future. Dusty tracks on the way in and ultra slippery on the way out. No-one minded the rain as there had only been 6mm so far for the year. We soon changed that.

The Shire of Corowa gave us a Civic Reception at the RSL which was well attended. The school children were very interested in our display on Wednesday and the crowds in the Main Street on Saturday were amazing.

The Rally Badges/Dash plates were well received. Something also for the future.

There are many stories to come out of Corowa-30. Keep them coming folks, also your Photos.

Once again, Thank you all.

Rick Cove
President KVE Inc.

[sth65pac]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

Great photos Ian, particularly like the mix of trucks both restored and those that are in progress. Always think it helps the non-HMV nuts (thats Historical Military Vehicle) to see the process. It really points out the work that goes into a fully restored truck.

Cheers Phil

Thanks Phil, I only put the interesting photos on . Yes I definitely appreciate the examples of incompleteness. One day my truck will be finished....

Ian