NEW THIS WEEK – MONDAY 27 APRIL 2009
Welcome once again to the Miliblog weekly update !
Well we start off with a response to Martin from Norfolk who emails us to say he enjoys visiting Miliblog but asks why do we have to sort the photos out into so many categories ? Well Martin, the answer is quite simple. Curretly we have over 2,200 photos on the website and still many more to come. With so many MV enthusiasts all over the world, some of you have certain areas of interest, for example WW2 American or current British army or even just anything to do with Land Rovers. So we have broken down the categories between Military Vehicles and Aircraft, between nationalities, in service or preserved, and so on. Hope this helps, Martin !
This week I was passing through Lichfield in Staffordshire, had a hour to spare, so I visited the Staffordshire Regiment Museum at Whittington Barracks just outside the city. The full details of the visit are posted under the Museum Visits heading but needless to say some nice vehicles including a Ford T16 Universal Carrier that needed some tlc. The chaps there are looking for an engine so if anyone out there can help, I’m sure they’d be pleased to hear from you.
Well, what’s new this week ? Well a further 100 photos have been added in various places over the website. One particular photo I like is a Bedford OXB 30cwt postwar conversion in the Netherlands, which I’ve copied below. ‘Geschonken door de Gemeente’ I think translates something like gifts or welfare from the community. Perhaps some of our regular visitors from The Netherlands could help ? Another photo is of an Australian Army ‘Careers Advisor’ VW Minibus, taken in August 1979. The back was fitted out as an office area where the potential recruits were given the sales pitch, it was painted in a high gloss camouflage to attract the punters. Just to illustrate how wide our hobby spreads across the world, I’ve just added a Dodge WC-51 Weapons Carrier owned by a Japanese enthusiast. Actually, I’ve noticed we get quite a few visits from Japan, so here’s one just for you !
The Events page isn’t as good as we wanted and so we’ll be spending some time with our software guru over the next couple of weeks to make it easier to use, so apologies for that. Next week, on May 9/10 sees the MV Show at Nesscliffe near Shrewsbury which is always a good friendly show. Let’s hope the weather is kind to them this year. All being well, Miliblog will be there reporting on the event, meeting up with some fellow enthusiasts and adding further stuff for your delight.
Have a great week !
Simon
Bedford OXD 30cwt Dutch Canteen
VW Minibus Australian Army Careers Advice (27-900)
Dodge WC-51 Weapons Carrier (Japan)
