Porpoises

[Alex van de Wetering]

Geoff,

Good to hear the restoration is progressing. It will certainly be a unique exhibit and another reason to plan another trip to Normandy !

The picture you mention is from the IWM collection, from a series of pictures taken in Gosport by Sgt. Mapham. I don't know the exact number, but it must be close to H 38998, as it shows the same LCT beging loaded with 13/18 Hussars vehicles.

I was meaning to come back on the subject of the Pathe movie. It might not have been Pathe after all, as I can't find it on their website. In fact I have looked at all VHS, DVD and online sources I can think of, but can't find the "scene" I am looking for. If I remember correctly you see an ammo dump with a bunch of porpoise sleds, stacked one onto another and a Jeep is passing by. Maybe it rings any bells with someone else?

Here is "H 38998"
IWM 44757.jpg
http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib...e.jpg?action=d

source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/

[GeoffLeese]

Morning Alex.

H38998 might indeed be better - a closer (if partial) view of the Porpoise.

I've just been sent a few photos of the work in progress - I'll be uploading the later to http://goldbeachmusee.org.uk/FRPorpoise-1.htm

Thanks again.

Later on Sunday 18th December - I've looked at every image taken by Sgt Mapham, and I can't find that one!

BR

Geoff

[GeoffLeese]

Hi everyone.

I've now found the images in question and have ordered copies from the IWM.

There's been lots of work on our Porpoise since we last spoke - see details at the link in the post above.

[Alex van de Wetering]

Geoff,

Excellent work on the project; I have just checked the website, excellent.

Alex

[GeoffLeese]

Hi Alex.

Thanks for that. There seems some holdup with the finishing and painting, but she'll DEFINITELY be in place for 6th June.

Which is what we wanted.