Normandy 2004

Dirk Leegwater (RIP) · #1 11-06-04, 08:11

Some MLU guys in Courseulles-Sur-Mer, June 8

Mvg. Dirk

DaveCox · #2 11-06-04, 08:46

Thanks Dirk.
At leat we are assured that Sunray is alive and vertical, although once again he is supported by a vehicle strategicaly placed behind him!

#3 11-06-04, 10:16

Great picture

What are all those little Doo-Dahs on the table?

Yappy

#4 11-06-04, 11:46

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Originally posted by DaveCox
Thanks Dirk.
At leat we are assured that Sunray is alive and vertical, although once again he is supported by a vehicle strategicaly placed behind him!

Quite so. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sunray minor is present and has therefore gotten out of bed, so, musta been taken well after midday.

R.
SH.SC.

#5 11-06-04, 11:48

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Originally posted by V_D
Great picture

What are all those little Doo-Dahs on the table?

Yappy

Ah, they're ex-mil Doo-Dahs, flange-gussets, widgets and doo-hickeys. Essential must-have stuff y'know.

R.
SH.SC.

DaveCox · #6 11-06-04, 14:05

Quote:

Originally posted by FV623
Ah, they're ex-mil Doo-Dahs, flange-gussets, widgets and doo-hickeys. Essential must-have stuff y'know.

R.
SH.SC.

Sure I can see a splanged sprocket-gusset gasket on there as well...........

Dirk Leegwater (RIP) · #7 11-06-04, 16:33

One of the best part of my trip to Normandy,driving the Ford Lynx in the Canadian parade in Courselles-Sur-Mer, together with the Canadian veteran (Lynx driver) Mr E.F. Borland.
8th Recce Regt, 14 Cdn Hussars, 2nd Cnd Inf Div.

Yes, I like Canada !

The Lynx was not for sale ..............

Dirk Leegwater (RIP) · #8 11-06-04, 20:58

DaveCox · #9 11-06-04, 22:48

Thanks for those pics Dirk. I was considering a C60X for my next CMP model, was it made with any other body or do I have to find a way to do those rounded corners? That looks a fantastic restoration considering the 'before' pics that I saw on your website. The C60 could be a candidate as well I suppose!

#10 12-06-04, 18:55

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Originally posted by Dirk Leegwater

Yes, I like Canada !

Errrrr, "wrong" flag?

Hanno Spoelstra · #11 14-06-04, 13:01

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Originally posted by Dirk Leegwater
Some MLU guys in Courseulles-Sur-Mer, June 8

From left to right: Rory & Dave Ballard (UK), Hanno Spoelstra (Holland), Lars Ulvestad (Norway), Barry Churcher, Brian Gough, Sunray, Sunray Minor (all Canada), Dirk & Stefan Leegwater (Holland) at LwD's parts stand, the international meeting place for CMP collectors!

Dirk Leegwater (RIP) · #12 14-06-04, 21:54

The day after his trip to Normandy was Barry Churcher very busy with cleaning
the beaches in Camperduin-Sur-Mer.

Mvg. Dirk

Richard Farrant · #13 14-06-04, 22:28

On the subject of Normandy, myself and one of my Australian friends were in Courseulles on the 2nd June when we met a Canadian Army officer accompanied by two civilians. We were introduced to them and the older gentleman told us he was the commander of the Canadian forces that landed there. I cannot remember his name, so I hope somebody will be able to help me out.

Richard

Hanno Spoelstra · #14 15-06-04, 22:30

Some MLU guys on the beach at Arromanches, June 7:

Dirk Leegwater (RIP) · #15 16-06-04, 13:47

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Originally posted by Hanno Spoelstra
Some MLU guys on the beach at Arromanches, June 7:

Where are the MLU guys ?

Mvg. Dirk

zemsi · #16 16-07-04, 09:04

Hello

I think I photographed most of your vehicles as well. I really enjoyed the D-Day Days down in Normandy.

Here's a selection of my pictures from D-Day 2004.

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zemsi

Richard Farrant · #17 17-07-04, 00:13

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Originally posted by zemsi

Here's a selection of my pictures from D-Day 2004.

Zemsi,

First picture to come up on your site, a Daimler Dingo.........I was working on that actual vehicle this afternoon !

Very good photos

Richard

zemsi · #18 17-07-04, 10:59

@ Richard

Wow, I didn't know that this is your vehicle. Excellent restored! The pictures taken with your Dingo are my bests from Normandy.

If you want them in higher resolution, just drop me your email-address.

Will you be at Beltring next weekend? I'll be there from Fri - Sun.

Greetings from Switzerland
Chris

Richard Farrant · #19 17-07-04, 21:37

Quote:

Originally posted by zemsi
@ Richard

Wow, I didn't know that this is your vehicle. Excellent restored!

Hi Chris,

Just to let you know the Dingo does not belong to me, I did some repair work on it, resprayed and painted all the signs and numbers on for a customer. Thank you for the compliment though.

I am sending you a Private Message with the owners email address as he would like a copy of the photo, thanks.

Richard

zemsi · #20 18-07-04, 11:06

Dear Richard

Ooops, my fault. Will send the pictures to the owner and have just altered the owners name.

Thanx for telling me.

Chris

Lars Ulvestad · #21 18-07-04, 20:54

I will share with you some pictures from Normandy this June

D60S

Lars Ulvestad · #22 18-07-04, 20:56

Sexton:

Lars Ulvestad · #23 18-07-04, 20:57

Dutch HUW(?):

Lars Ulvestad · #24 18-07-04, 20:58

F60L:

Lars Ulvestad · #25 18-07-04, 20:59

Chevrolet C60L:

Lars Ulvestad · #26 18-07-04, 21:01

Chevrolet C15:

Lars Ulvestad · #27 18-07-04, 21:05

HUP:

Lars Ulvestad · #28 18-07-04, 21:07

Chevrolet C15A

Lars Ulvestad · #29 18-07-04, 21:13

And of course the highlight of our entire Normandy-tour - worth 3000+ km's of driving: BBQ with Geoff, Hanno and Sunray Minor. A very nice evening indeed!!!

Lars Ulvestad · #30 18-07-04, 21:17

After the BBQ an a few