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The big picture
After not being allowed to go in the cherrypicker last year (OH&S being quoted) I took matters into my own hands and flew high this year. This still will hopefully give you an idea of the scale of the event, and because of the tree canopies it was necessary to fly over it a couple of times from different directions to see it all.
I was there for the photo - I don't know whose cameras were being used to take them, although I think perhaps Jan's was used at some point. But she is now blissfully on her honeymoon with her mind on things other than khaki for a change.
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I did see a participant in the cherrypicker who probably had the necessary qualifications. Will see if he had a good group photo of the vehicles. We did forum photos for MLU and KVE. I spoke to Jan last night and it may be a week before photos are online. It was a special week this year with a large number of new participants present. I was able to present the Life Member certificate to Alan Newton after the KVE meeting. Alan was co-founder of the event 37 years ago. When I get home later this week I will transfer my photos to the laptop and post some up. Great to meet old and new friends there. best regards, Richard
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For those not on Facebook
Including myself.. here's some pictures.
Themes were Chrysler and Tank. Only one tank (but what a tank!) Harley and Sidecar won peoples choice The little Jailbar is probably the only one in existence (In this configuration) Having fun in an amphibian.
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It is great that KVE is at last recognizing Jan and others for their work for KVE with Life Membership. So far I have worked out that Jan Thompson/Creamer and Alan Newton are the worthy recipients but who was the third?
Congratulations Jan, Alan and ? Regards Rick.
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Ian Grieve was the other co-founder of the original Swim-In. regards, Richard
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More
Some shots of the Hetzer.
And the info board... to save you reading my misinformation.
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Swap meet and Everyman
Engine the Sentinel Tank used (actually it used three of them).
Everyman Van.. Similar role to the Salvo's. Philanthropic group that spend a lot of time looking after the army. They decided to generously support the Corowa event this year.
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Alan and Ian were the original instigators of the event 37 years ago, when it was just planned to be a get together of Ford GPA amphibs. Jan received the award for her tireless work and enthusiasm since around 1996 when the event started to grow. best regards, Richard Thanks to my brother Rob, for the photo
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Thank you Richard, hopefully a picture of Ian will also turn up one day.
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Pics
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vehicle list
Vehicle list:
1 Jagdpanzer 38T Tank 22 Dodge Weapons Carriers 6 Dodge Command Cars 1 Dodge Ambulance 1 Dodge Power Wagon 1 Dodge truck D20/1 1 Fargo 1 ‘Burma’ Dodge 5 Ford GPA’s 5 Internationals AB120/AR160/ACCO 1 International tractor 1 MUTT 76 Jeeps 11 Ford and Chev Blitz 30 Land Rovers 1 International Mk3 1 Inter F2 1 Chev Table Top 3 Austin Champs 1 Ford Marmon Herrington 2 Ford Falcons 1 Ford 01Y 3 Yamaha motor bikes 1 BSA M20 motorcycle 2 HUMVEE 2 Leyland Mokes 1 BSA B40 motorcycle 3 Bren Gun Carriers 1 Strickland carrier 1 Ford 3ton GS truck 1 Unimog 1 Vauxhall car 1 OKA 3 Studebaker US6 1 Reo US6 1 GMC CCKW 1 Volkswagon 1 Mercedes Benz fire truck 1 Mule 2 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 1 Indian motorcycle 1 Condor motorcycle 3 Toyota Landcruisers 3 White Scout Cars 2 Ferret Scout cars Wartime pushbikes 1 Harley Davidson motorcycle and sidecar Total number: 213 vehicles
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Classic Restos - Corowa Swim-In
On Monday 18th April at 7pm the Corowa Swim-in will feature on Classic Restos. In Sydney it is Channel 74
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