Not quite Military....but

[r.morrison]

There are some days out at the hanger, you never know what's going to show up. My neighbour two hangers down rolled this little puppy out onto the Taxiway and I was lucky enough to have my camera. It's a 1927 Austin 7 - 2 seater and one, I am told, of only 6 left in the world. The chassis and engine , I am told, were manufactured in the UK and the body manufactured in Australia.
Military wise, I think the only thing missing is a couple of dashing pilots from the Battle of Britain, white scarves flying in the wind, jaunting back to the air field, full of piss and vinegar and a touch of alcohol! Have we not seen this unit in some war movie over the years?
Enjoy....Robert

[Richard Farrant]

Robert,
Last weekend I passengered an Austin Seven with identical body in a sporting trial over here. The sections were laid out on steep slopes in woodland mainly and we had to go through tightly positioned markers. My job was to bounce as the wheels spun, to gain grip. Being over 6 feet tall, it was a tight fit, but great fun. For an 80 year old car with a 750cc engine it is remarkable on what they can do, all on road tyres too!

cheers Richard