Colin, don't remind me, also when we were in Sharjah the footwell used to have sand bags in and the pedals extended, so how many times did we bang our knees on the steering wheel is another question, I ended up with a few bruises besides hitting the rifle rack with my elbow.
I was in MT Section at Pirbright. I remember once a month mission to a Ammo Depot in Kent towing Trailer. Truck & Trailer Max Load full of small Arms Ammo. Driving back over those Surrey Hills What fun? Once remember was Flagged down by A Surrey Cop, we had a Printed message Board which said (OK NOT STOPPING, WILL FOLLOW YOU TO LOCAL POLICE STN MILITARY DETAIL). Flying Red Flags got him worried?
As an ex MT driver I rember the Bedford RL it was only any good if you ran it on the same petrol they used for the tanks, ie instead of Mt 74 you used MT 80. I remember passing my HGV3 in a Bedford MK and......IT HAD A HEATER. Luxury or what. Do you remember MT Troop Royal Yeomanry Tom?
Not only do i remember the Royal Yeomanry MT, I well remember Hq MT when I for short periods we were crewed together much to the annoyance of certain members of the Sqn,,
I remember diving down to Wertach for ski-ing, had to lift up the engine cover to stop getting frozen. Then the next day after arriving, found that the snow came off the roof of the guest house and flattened the canopy. I think words like bugger and xxxx were used. Tiger should remember that.
I remember our Bedfords from 1948,also the Austin 4X4s - no luxery like heaters in those days,the Austins had a habit of running the small-ends,it was seldom to get one without that tickery - tick noise from the engine.I was driving the Austin 4X4 Orderly Room boxwagen at the time on Exercise,we also had two Jeeps,Ford V8 15cwt trucks from UK and Canada(boy,could they motor)also the Bedford 15cwts and a few Morrises.The two VWs were well booked at 6pense for a day,also many a baby started its life in one of these,delivered by the MSO driver on their way to the Hannover Mil Hosp,Jock Plumbly drove the Bussing bus,and was the best friend of the Regtl foorball team and Dixie Lewis.Oh happy days! --------- Don
And the early days of windscreen wiper motors! If you turned the wipers on when they were frozen to the screen the DC current inside the armature use to de-magnetise the Barium/lead ferrite magnets. Consequently they never worked efficiently again! Even today I tend to make sure the wipers are free before starting, although this is less likely to happen with today's modern technology.
Tom I'm working on it? One Veh at a time!!!! I'm lucky my wife has a lot of patience. I keep telling her the collection will appreciate in value over time???????
Just been reading an article where when they build their houses(the rich) they build in a lift and can look at their favourite bit of machinery from the living room - sounds like a must for that Ferret! ------ Don
Just been reminiscing, I passed my initial driving test at JTR Rhyl in an Austin 1 ton truck in 1964, got posted to 10 Coy RASC onto Bedford RL, then transfered to Royals Mt again on B/ ford RL. Then in 1977 went into MT Toop Royal Yeomanry on B/ford MK then B/ford MJ ( with turbo ) then Leyland / Daf . Unfortunately retired before the conversion of the whole Army to MAN trucks. Also along the way drove Austin Champ , Landrover series 2,3 and 90 , 110 and 127. In Command Troop RY drove and commanded CVR(T) Sultan and Spartan .Also on rebadging to REME Bedford Light Recovery Truck, Foden Rcovery Truck and Tracked Vehicle Recovery Samson. I now drive and command a Vauxhall Corsa 4x2 Personnel Carrier. Oh I nearly left out the Commer Truck I drove on my pass out exercise from boy service. I also have six points on my licence ( expired ) for speeding . I would like to know from all you Dingo drivers out there what was it like to drive?
Driving a Dingo was easy,pre-selecter gearbox,mind you it took a bit of getting used to sitting at an angle and driving.The best Scout Car to drive(in my opinion)was a Lynx with a V8 motor,I used to love my friends the London taxi drivers when I was at St Johns Wood - they used to give me a wide berth! -------- Don
Ah yes - with my driver at Wesendorf I once won a competition on "open day"with a DSC - had to have a hard-boiled egg in my mouth the whole time!!!! Words can't describe it! -------- Don
Colin, don't remind me, also when we were in Sharjah the footwell used to have sand bags in and the pedals extended, so how many times did we bang our knees on the steering wheel is another question, I ended up with a few bruises besides hitting the rifle rack with my elbow.
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I was in MT Section at Pirbright. I remember once a month mission to a Ammo Depot in Kent towing Trailer. Truck & Trailer Max Load full of small Arms Ammo. Driving back over those Surrey Hills What fun? Once remember was Flagged down by A Surrey Cop, we had a Printed message Board which said (OK NOT STOPPING, WILL FOLLOW YOU TO LOCAL POLICE STN MILITARY DETAIL). Flying Red Flags got him worried?
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when are you going to buy yours colin?
ReplyDeleteAs an ex MT driver I rember the Bedford RL it was only any good if you ran it on the same petrol they used for the tanks, ie instead of Mt 74 you used MT 80. I remember passing my HGV3 in a Bedford MK and......IT HAD A HEATER. Luxury or what. Do you remember MT Troop Royal Yeomanry Tom?
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Not only do i remember the Royal Yeomanry MT, I well remember Hq MT when I for short periods we were crewed together much to the annoyance of certain members of the Sqn,,
ReplyDeleteI remember diving down to Wertach for ski-ing, had to lift up the engine cover to stop getting frozen. Then the next day after arriving, found that the snow came off the roof of the guest house and flattened the canopy. I think words like bugger and xxxx were used. Tiger should remember that.
ReplyDeleteI remember our Bedfords from 1948,also the Austin 4X4s - no luxery like heaters in those days,the Austins had a habit of running the small-ends,it was seldom to get one without that tickery - tick noise from the engine.I was driving the Austin 4X4 Orderly Room boxwagen at the time on Exercise,we also had two Jeeps,Ford V8 15cwt trucks from UK and Canada(boy,could they motor)also the Bedford 15cwts and a few Morrises.The two VWs were well booked at 6pense for a day,also many a baby started its life in one of these,delivered by the MSO driver on their way to the Hannover Mil Hosp,Jock Plumbly drove the Bussing bus,and was the best friend of the Regtl foorball team and Dixie Lewis.Oh happy days!
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And the early days of windscreen wiper motors! If you turned the wipers on when they were frozen to the screen the DC current inside the armature use to de-magnetise the Barium/lead ferrite magnets. Consequently they never worked efficiently again! Even today I tend to make sure the wipers are free before starting, although this is less likely to happen with today's modern technology.
ReplyDeleteTom I'm working on it? One Veh at a time!!!! I'm lucky my wife has a lot of patience. I keep telling her the collection will appreciate in value over time???????
ReplyDeleteJust been reading an article where when they build their houses(the rich) they build in a lift and can look at their favourite bit of machinery from the living room - sounds like a must for that Ferret!
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Just been reminiscing, I passed my initial driving test at JTR Rhyl in an Austin 1 ton truck in 1964, got posted to 10 Coy RASC onto Bedford RL, then transfered to Royals Mt again on B/ ford RL. Then in 1977 went into MT Toop Royal Yeomanry on B/ford MK then B/ford MJ ( with turbo ) then Leyland / Daf . Unfortunately retired before the conversion of the whole Army to MAN trucks. Also along the way drove Austin Champ , Landrover series 2,3 and 90 , 110 and 127. In Command Troop RY drove and commanded CVR(T) Sultan and Spartan .Also on rebadging to REME Bedford Light Recovery Truck, Foden Rcovery Truck and Tracked Vehicle Recovery Samson. I now drive and command a Vauxhall Corsa 4x2 Personnel Carrier. Oh I nearly left out the Commer Truck I drove on my pass out exercise from boy service. I also have six points on my licence ( expired ) for speeding . I would like to know from all you Dingo drivers out there what was it like to drive?
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ReplyDeleteDriving a Dingo was easy,pre-selecter gearbox,mind you it took a bit of getting used to sitting at an angle and driving.The best Scout Car to drive(in my opinion)was a Lynx with a V8 motor,I used to love my friends the London taxi drivers when I was at St Johns Wood - they used to give me a wide berth!
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You forgot to mention that getting in and out of it was a lot easier too, Don.
ReplyDeleteAh yes - with my driver at Wesendorf I once won a competition on "open day"with a DSC - had to have a hard-boiled egg in my mouth the whole time!!!!
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DINGO a place to keep your bread warm too?
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Anyone remember the move from Wesendorf to Herford on the back of a 10 toner ?
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