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26-06-20, 02:00
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The cherry on top of the pie or cake in the restoration of ferret 589 will be a no. 7 or no.8 browning m.g. mount. Years ago i had a brand new one and let it go in a trade...thinking i would never need it.....i kick myself every day ....anyway that will be my goal...complete 589 and take a rest....ive been the caretaker of this project a long time....and she has never complained...thank you all...hope you enjoy the story and photos.
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26-06-20, 03:31
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As a radio guy, I see the 42 set which nicely matches the C42 aerial mount in Ed's pic. I'm sure in Egypt it sported a 19 set and a Bren gun.
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26-06-20, 03:37
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David,
by what means did you get the war diary entry page, that is interesting and quite definitive. I have not seen the whole vehicle from that angle. Looks really good, and the rubber pieces around the top are grand.
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26-06-20, 03:57
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Hello all my mates to the north....hope all is well with you and yours....the war diaries copy..from colin stevens....
I have about 80 pages... there are many photos of groups of ferrets...but imposible to see car numbers.....on youtube there are some old films from cyprus....some with ferrets...poor. and again cant see numbers.thank you again Bruce and Robin. Love to here from you.
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#5
26-06-20, 04:46
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Bruce...im not educated in the radio stuff...the c-42 is as complete as i could get it...the ferret also carried a portable radio...i think a cprc-26...something like that....589 also served in Egypt...and yes it originally had a no.19 set and a bren gun at that time...over the years there have been too many modifications....the cost and work to restore her to that period would be too much for me. I hope to find a crew member that remembers her and has a photo...?????
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26-06-20, 18:59
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I only have a few photos of 589 given to by the previous owner before he sandblasted....and started selling off important parts....note the painted over u.n. decal on the hull side....these photos are from 1987.
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06-07-20, 03:54
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There were many modifications done since 1965 but how far should i go? ? I do have the old side lights....i could remove the spot light....on and on....only an expert would know.....
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