Valentines overseas

[lynx42]

Hi Mike,

I have a feeling that I saw a white painted Valentine up at Rupunyup Vic. at a well known collectors yard, complete with turret, about 15 years ago. I have a photo somewhere but it will take a while to find.

Regards Rick.

[Mike Cecil]

It would be interesting to know where he found it .... maybe you could give him a call and find out for us, Rick?

All the evidence thus far points to the same conclusion that Murray and Bob related to Dave and me.

Enjoy the heat of an Aussie Christmas ..... we are enjoying the snow this year.

Mike

[Darrin Wright]

Found some pics, of said Valentine taken in Oct 2011 by me.
Bit of a jig saw puzzle...
possible not the turret from that tank hull???

[Mike Cecil]

Thanks Darrin,

The turret looks like an ex-range target to me - painted white ('... target .. left ... 600 ...the BIG WHITE THING, Gunner!...) then shot at, but I suppose the only way to find out for certain is to talk to the owner.

Mike

[Martin Kelly]

Originally Posted by Mike Cecil

Thanks Darrin,

The turret looks like an ex-range target to me - painted white ('... target .. left ... 600 ...the BIG WHITE THING, Gunner!...) then shot at, but I suppose the only way to find out for certain is to talk to the owner.

Mike

Does it look in too good a shape to have been lying around on a target range, unless it has been repaired?

And Jesus, I hope someone does something with those parts rather than leave them lying around for another 50 years :-)

[BSM]

Attached are some images of Mike's single bridge layer captured by the Army's Cinematographic Section. Some years back Bob took me out to a property where he had his Valentine stored and I believe I have a couple of photographs of it sitting in a shed among other bits....Cheers...Rod

[BSM]

Few images to finish off....Rod