2016 Annual Corowa Swim-In & Military Vehicle Gathering

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

After not being allowed to go in the cherrypicker last year (OH&S being quoted) I took matters into my own hands and flew high this year. This still will hopefully give you an idea of the scale of the event, and because of the tree canopies it was necessary to fly over it a couple of times from different directions to see it all.
I was there for the photo - I don't know whose cameras were being used to take them, although I think perhaps Jan's was used at some point. But she is now blissfully on her honeymoon with her mind on things other than khaki for a change.

I did see a participant in the cherrypicker who probably had the necessary qualifications. Will see if he had a good group photo of the vehicles. We did forum photos for MLU and KVE. I spoke to Jan last night and it may be a week before photos are online.

It was a special week this year with a large number of new participants present. I was able to present the Life Member certificate to Alan Newton after the KVE meeting. Alan was co-founder of the event 37 years ago.

When I get home later this week I will transfer my photos to the laptop and post some up.

Great to meet old and new friends there.

best regards,
Richard

[Ganmain Tony]

Including myself.. here's some pictures.

Themes were Chrysler and Tank. Only one tank (but what a tank!)

Harley and Sidecar won peoples choice

The little Jailbar is probably the only one in existence (In this configuration)

Having fun in an amphibian.

[lynx42]

It is great that KVE is at last recognizing Jan and others for their work for KVE with Life Membership. So far I have worked out that Jan Thompson/Creamer and Alan Newton are the worthy recipients but who was the third?

Congratulations Jan, Alan and ?

Regards Rick.

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by lynx42

It is great that KVE is at last recognizing Jan and others for their work for KVE with Life Membership. So far I have worked out that Jan Thompson/Creamer and Alan Newton are the worthy recipients but who was the third?

Congratulations Jan, Alan and ?

Regards Rick.

Hi Rick,
Ian Grieve was the other co-founder of the original Swim-In.

regards, Richard

[Ganmain Tony]

Some shots of the Hetzer.

And the info board... to save you reading my misinformation.

[Ganmain Tony]

Engine the Sentinel Tank used (actually it used three of them).

Everyman Van.. Similar role to the Salvo's. Philanthropic group that spend a lot of time looking after the army. They decided to generously support the Corowa event this year.

[Ganmain Tony]

Includes this beast - which got my vote for best Chrysler.

Burma Dodge, built for the Chinese. Only two known to be in running condition in this country (and they never came here as new trucks). Originally had a tray on the back. Changed to Prime mover to legally drive
at events.
Owner kindly let me have a drive - big flat six purred effortlessly.
Beautiful five speed crash box, very easy to shift (even for me) Fifth gear one to one.

[Howard]

Keith do you have the MLU photo?
Email ot to me and I will tag all of the attendees
H

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Richard Farrant

I was able to present the Life Member certificate to Alan Newton after the KVE meeting. Alan was co-founder of the event 37 years ago.

Here is Alan Newton after I presented him with the Life Membership certificate, and Jan who received hers earlier. The third certificate was sent up to Queensland to be presented to Ian Grieve.

Alan and Ian were the original instigators of the event 37 years ago, when it was just planned to be a get together of Ford GPA amphibs. Jan received the award for her tireless work and enthusiasm since around 1996 when the event started to grow.

best regards,
Richard

Thanks to my brother Rob, for the photo

[hrpearce]

Thank you Richard, hopefully a picture of Ian will also turn up one day.

[Mike K]

Another Corowa report

http://www.tuberadio.com/Corowa2016/COROWA16.htm

[Jan Thompson]

Vehicle list:
1 Jagdpanzer 38T Tank 22 Dodge Weapons Carriers 6 Dodge Command Cars
1 Dodge Ambulance 1 Dodge Power Wagon 1 Dodge truck D20/1
1 Fargo 1 ‘Burma’ Dodge 5 Ford GPA’s
5 Internationals AB120/AR160/ACCO 1 International tractor 1 MUTT
76 Jeeps 11 Ford and Chev Blitz 30 Land Rovers
1 International Mk3 1 Inter F2 1 Chev Table Top
3 Austin Champs 1 Ford Marmon Herrington 2 Ford Falcons
1 Ford 01Y 3 Yamaha motor bikes 1 BSA M20 motorcycle
2 HUMVEE 2 Leyland Mokes 1 BSA B40 motorcycle
3 Bren Gun Carriers 1 Strickland carrier 1 Ford 3ton GS truck
1 Unimog 1 Vauxhall car 1 OKA
3 Studebaker US6 1 Reo US6 1 GMC CCKW
1 Volkswagon 1 Mercedes Benz fire truck 1 Mule
2 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 1 Indian motorcycle 1 Condor motorcycle
3 Toyota Landcruisers 3 White Scout Cars 2 Ferret Scout cars
Wartime pushbikes 1 Harley Davidson motorcycle and sidecar

Total number: 213 vehicles

[Jan Thompson]

On Monday 18th April at 7pm the Corowa Swim-in will feature on Classic Restos. In Sydney it is Channel 74

[Jan Thompson]

Just a reminder that Classic Restos will be on tonight. In Sydney channel 74 at 7pm. Later in the week it will appear on the Shannons website and KVE will have copies to sell. Thanks to Fletch for allowing us to do this.