The Final Push: Holland, 27 March-12 April 2015

[Alex van de Wetering]

Some very lovely commonwealth vehicles showed up!

Dirk and Stefan's awesome CGT combo....lovely Diamond T969....Dingo and very nice Ambulance Jeep.

[Alex van de Wetering]

Some of our forum members in action. Armor driving on pulic roads...always a treat

Delden's historic centre was returned to 1945 style...no "modern" cars allowed, people in period fashion and flags everywhere. Nicely done!

Rare T975....let's hope we'll see some Canadian markings on this one soon.
M29C skinny dipping in the "Twente canal"

[Alex van de Wetering]

Last ones...

M4A1(76) with clutch (?) problems....but lots of helpful hands around. Engine out in the camp....replace parts, engine in...

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Thanks for sharing the pictures, Alex! Was great seeing you during the event.

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

and very nice Ambulance Jeep.

Here's another Ambulance Jeep in Canadian livery. Nice to see Jeeps in "other than 82AB Div" markings....

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Sunday April 5th 2015: (Easter Sunday)
Commemorating of the crossing the Twente canal by Canadian troops at the Torendijk. Amphibian attack by Canadian re-enactors . Specific vehicles will be lined up along the canal south side. All other vehicles line up on Kanaaldijk north side.
Amphibian vehicles can enter the canal at TWV in Hengelo. A lot of national and international guests expected.

Great video of the reenactment of the canal crossing: https://youtu.be/7SrKbGas_VQ

The Canadian military were present in the form of RCA troops. I pointed out to them that the truck I was driving was "Made in Canada", much to their surprise.

H.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

Delden's historic centre was returned to 1945 style...no "modern" cars allowed, people in period fashion and flags everywhere. Nicely done!

Indeed, see these videos to get an idea of the atmosphere:
https://youtu.be/hE3_pMR-9_g
https://youtu.be/kOsWWG72W9g

H.

[Alex van de Wetering]

Some pictures taken yesterday in Westerbork.

Alex

[Alex van de Wetering]

Last few pictures.

[Ganmain Tony]

Great photo's Alex, thanks for posting.

The You Tube links were great as well Hanno.

[Tim Bell]

Wireless Operator of RCCS at RCA (5th Armoured) HQ in Groningen in April 1945.

I believe this was in the local School.

Not sure what the little armoured thingy is behind the chap in the pic.



Photo from my collection of 5th RCA/RCCS material.

Hope it is of interest


Tim

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Tim Bell

Not sure what the little armoured thingy is behind the chap in the pic.

Tim,
two Humber Scout Cars !

[Tim Bell]

Originally Posted by Richard Farrant

Tim,
two Humber Scout Cars !

Glad the pic is of interest

Tim

[Hanno Spoelstra]

12th Field RCA participated too!

http://www.12thfieldrca.ca/portfolio...he-final-push/

H.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

12th Field RCA participated too!

... and they are working on a documentary - see "Give The Children Freedom - Documentary Preview" at https://vimeo.com/125496197. I feel this is well worth watching.

N.b.: all the current footage was shot at The Final Push event over the two weeks it lasted.

H.

[Ryan]

You guys are spoilt for choice over there.
Drool.

[Stefan Leegwater]

Good show Hanno!

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Following the Maple Leaf Up route, Assen, 2015. Driving the RNLA historic collection’s Chevrolet CGT during the Final Push event was quite an experience.


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