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Old 03-01-11, 02:18
Richard Coutts-Smith Richard Coutts-Smith is offline
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Magnificent photo's.
Not sure I would like to be on the end of that chainsaw though. I assume it is pnuematic?
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Old 10-01-11, 10:51
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Great photos Clive. original Photo from my collection. truck on raft far east.
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Old 11-01-11, 00:30
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really enjoyed those photos Clive, Can someone remind me what that bridging equipment was called?

Now for a link to some film of Bailey Bridge construction; the commentary is in Spanish or similar language but I think you willl agree that it's an interesting film: -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m45CXAaHw80

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Old 14-01-11, 00:45
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Default Class 50/60 Raft again

Back to the Class 50/60 raft - I have recently seen some pictures of these , on thier trailers, being towed up to the Rhine and launched by Churchill AVREs.
They are in Concord Publication's "British Tanks of WW2 (part 2) on pages 52 & 53. I won't post the pictures as mine are not good quality and are not, erm, entirely legally obtained.
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Old 14-01-11, 23:56
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Clive,
Those pictures you posted were taken about 3/4 miles away from where I live ! (Anthony is a similar distance the other way), albeit probably 70 years ago. Love the Blenhiem bomber passing overhead, which could have taken off from RAF Benson or RAF Harwell. The houses in the background are still there, might be worth a before and after picture.
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Old 15-01-11, 01:22
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Clive,
Those pictures you posted were taken about 3/4 miles away from where I live ! (Anthony is a similar distance the other way), albeit probably 70 years ago. Love the Blenhiem bomber passing overhead, which could have taken off from RAF Benson or RAF Harwell. The houses in the background are still there, might be worth a before and after picture.
Thanks once again
Keith
That one with the Blenhiem is my favorite. I bought these as a job lot on EBay. There are a few more but the missing ones are mainly camp scenes and portraits etc. Nice idea about the before and after pics, any chance? Its a bit out of my way, I'm in Carlisle.
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Old 25-01-11, 14:21
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Clive,
Wait until it warms up / dries up a bit, and I'll see what I can do
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