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Old 03-11-11, 00:49
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You dont get it wrong very often, I know. Is the armour plate is too thin for you?
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Old 03-11-11, 02:24
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You would figure that the picture was taken from a step ladder.
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Old 03-11-11, 03:21
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Or maybe from the top of another vehicle?
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Old 03-11-11, 09:51
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Motorcycles do not appear to have tail lamps as well?or am i wrong,have been known to be wrong before!
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Old 03-11-11, 10:00
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As Lynn says, its probably from the guy standing on top of all the kit in the next carrier who has taken the photo. i love all the detail in these photos, i have one of a Daimler Armoured Car an old crewman gave me of his vehicle and it is just so jam packed with day to day detail, i have studied it for hours - there is so much to learn from such items.
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Old 03-11-11, 12:30
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Blimey..... it was just a thought! As it still has the standard canvas, the lower edge would presumably not reach the hull side top edge if it were raised up 9" or so, that was my idea.

I'm certainly not looking for an argument, just a friendly discussion!
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Old 03-11-11, 16:57
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On the nearest bike which is a BSA WM20 you can make out the little brass contract plate on the rear mudguard. Just above that and in the shadow of the rear carrier is a rear lamp (Known as a "Fag End") It's on two little legs in the middle of guard. I don't think the other bike is a BSA. The bottom edge of the rear guard looks more like Norton or Matchless. But the more I blow up the picture the fuzzier it gets. Ron
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Old 03-11-11, 12:31
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You dont get it wrong very often, I know. Is the armour plate is too thin for you?
I reckon you're right! Mind you, I too have a scout car and have driven it all of 0 miles......
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