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Loss of a carrier owner
Guys , I have some sad news. Malcolm Caley from Suffolk has past away after a short illness. I have known for nearly 30 years and he was always full of enthusiasm for carriers. He purchased his Canadian mk 2 carrier in the mid 1970s from an MOD research establishment after it was deemed as scrap . Once it was restored he was seen at many shows etc and seen driving around the Suffolk roads.
He will be a good friend sadly missed.
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Shaun Hindle Morris C8 Ford GPW jeep 1945 Morris 1000 (ex mil) SAS LSV Harley Davidson MT 350 motor cycle Universal carrier MK 1*1943 Ronson (under restoration) Universal carrier MK 2* 1944 (Puddle Jumper HSK 345) Ferret MK 1/1 1956 Ferret MK 2/4 1958 CVR(T) Scorpion 432 MK2 Daimler MK1 armoured car 1943 (winner best wheeled armour W&P show 2011) Daimler Dingo MK2 1944 (awaiting restoration, aquired 11/12/2011) Fordson WOT 3 D 1940 (awaiting restoration ) |
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sorry to hear the news mate
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_______________________ 1941 mk1 mortar Carrier 1941 Mk1* Carrier 1942 Mk1* Carrier 1943 T16 Carrier 1945 Mk3 Dingo 1941 Mk3 Covenanter 1941 Mk4 Churchill AVRE (now sold) 1944 Mk6 Cromwell (now sold) 1952 Mk3 Centurion 1952 ARV Centurion 1952 ARV Centurion 1953 Mk3 Centurion (breaking) |
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thats a great shame, I didnt know him personally, but will no doubt have seen him at a show or two. My thoughts are with his family.
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If it wasnt for Malcolm I would not have a Carrier.
Hi,
About 20 years ago I saw in a magazine someone local to me had some 'after the Battle Magazines' for sale, the address was local to my place of work so after work i went round there to purchase the magazines, I first saw Malcolm standing by the side of the road to guide me into were he lived. I had a great chat with him about WW2 type stuff and he also showed me some 'Wheels and Tracks' mags aswell, just as I was leaving he said 'come with me son'...........He took me to a nearby shed were to my suprise and great excitment was a 'Bren Gun Carrier', He showed me round the vehicle and i was just so amazed by what he had done in restoring it. Anyway 15 years later, I saw a carrier for sale in Canada, I got thinking about Carriers again and the carrier I had seen 15 years earlier, I had no contact details only a fague memory of where he lived. I decided one day to go and find where it was, after some while I stumbled on a cottage that looked familiar. I Knocked on the door and was then directed by a lady to a nearby 'shed'. There again was 'Malcolm' and again a full tour of the carrier, we talked at great length about Carriers. I can only say he inspired me to take up the hobby and has been a vast source of information and guidance. He never wanted anything for carrier parts and we exchanged items and information freely over the six years I have known him. Rick, Malcolm was the guy you gave a ride round the 'War and Peace' show in your carrier this year with his son, we shared a beer after with him back at base camp. If anyone has a picture of Malcolm in Ricks carrier, please P.M. me. He will be greatly missed and I hope his sons carry on his passion for carriers. Kevin.
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2pdr Tank Hunter Universal Carrier 1942 registered 11/11/2008. 3" Mortar Universal Carrier 1943 registered 06/06/2009. 1941 Standard Mk1 stowage Carrier, Caunter camo. 1941 Standard Mk1 stowage Carrier, light stone. 10 cwt wartime mortar trailer. 1943 Mk2 Daimler Dingo. 1943 Willys MB. 1936 Vickers MG carrier No1 Mk1 CMM 985. |
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thanks kev i remember him now, nice old chap. i'm glad i got to meet him.
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_______________________ 1941 mk1 mortar Carrier 1941 Mk1* Carrier 1942 Mk1* Carrier 1943 T16 Carrier 1945 Mk3 Dingo 1941 Mk3 Covenanter 1941 Mk4 Churchill AVRE (now sold) 1944 Mk6 Cromwell (now sold) 1952 Mk3 Centurion 1952 ARV Centurion 1952 ARV Centurion 1953 Mk3 Centurion (breaking) |
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