NEW THIS WEEK – MONDAY 9 AUGUST 2010

Hi there and welcome to what’s new on Miliblog this week.

Firstly we have the 65th anniversary of VJ Day on August 15th, the final end of the Second World War. Often overshadowed by events in Europe, finally the troops of the 14th Army, or the Forgotten Fourtheenth as they were called, could all finally head back home after an often nasty war. Fighting not only a determined enemy but also the hot and steamy jungle along with disease and illness too. We raise our glasses to you all.

So a little different this week in that we have some military vehicles in post war service in civilian life. Starting off is an interesting Albion 10Ton Cargo, with two sample pictures. One in just out of service condition, while the other is a modified one used by Chipperfields Circus in red and pale blue colours. Wonder where they are now ?!!!!!

Albion WD-HD 23N 10ton 6x4 Cargo (Q 859 FAD)

Albion WD-HD 23N 10Ton 6x4 Cargo (UBW 478 G)

Following on we have a nice little Bedford MWD 15cwt in RAF colours, which I’m sure I’ve seen at many shows over the years.

Bedford MWD 15cwt GS (YMR 58)

Miliblog is interested in all military vehicles, from all countries and all ages. So we next bring you two photos of the the new MAN trucks that have entered service with the British Army, one four wheeler and the other an eight wheeler.

MAN 6 Ton 4x4 Cargo (HK 50 AB)

MAN 9 Ton 8x6 Cargo (HA 82 AB)

And finally, a photo for our naval enthusiasts, in the shape of the Royal Navy’s latest Type 45 Destroyer, which looks a pretty streamline and fast craft.

HMS Daring, Type 45 Destroyer (D-32)

So we’ll have another look in our pending box and see what we can find you for next week !

Cheerio !

Simon