Operation Faust: 4-8 May 2022, The Netherlands

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Here is a great "then & now" - we hope to recreate this picture in 2020!

Cpl. WJ (William James) Shipton on the left in 1945, on the right is Joeri Quintyn with his Harley-Davidson WLC in the same markings of Cpl. Shipton's:

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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Reviving an old thread, looking for information about "Operation Faust" I recalled an MLU member's dad was involved in this operation.

Here is a current link to the website featuring this tribute WLC: http://www.theliberator.be/liberator6.htm
"Inspired by the wartime image, Joeri Quintyn marked his 43WLC5668 accordingly just prior to the Belgian Wings&Wheels Show on August 8th 2004. The white line under the insignia was still missing."

[Eric B]

Hello Hanno

A group of us are going to recreate the 1st Bn Black Watch of Canada pipe band, with a re-enactment company in WW2 uniforms to participate in events from 1 - 12 May. We will be following the route the Black Watch took in late 1944 and April/May 1945.

Eric

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[Ed Storey]

I have fond memories of participating with the MVCG on their Hook of Holland tour in May 1985, travelling with John Marchant in his HUW. The crowds were huge and besides interacting with the public I got to meet people who had been liberated by the Canadians. It was a very emotional time as I wore BD and some of them would start crying when they saw me. Back then I didn't mind camping and eating army rations, now I have ditched wearing the BD and prefer hotels and restaurants.

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[Hanno Spoelstra]

It will come as no surprise this event has also been cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19

Please make sure you can join us next year: Friday 30 April - Thursday 6 May 2021.

See you then!

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

I have fond memories of participating with the MVCG on their Hook of Holland tour in May 1985, travelling with John Marchant in his HUW. .....

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I was about to say, good Lord! That looks like Ed Storey, and then I realized it was him in period BD!

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Footage from KTR Operation Faust by Marty Morren, Valérie van der Hoek and others featuring many CMP and other trucks:

https://youtu.be/-rXjH4vov3U