NEW THIS WEEK – MONDAY 1 JUNE 2009
Welcome to another exciting week here at Miliblog !
As we write our weekly post, it’s Sunday and the main D-Day events have come and gone. In the UK we had heavy rain all over the weekend, but I’m happy to report that Normandy was bathed in sunshine. The national newspapers have mentioned the commemoration events in Normandy, but not so much as for the 60th Anniversary in 2004. Many turned it into a political report that Prime Minister Gordon Brown looked tense and was agitated, while others couldn’t stop from saying that the Paras were played to by a German band as they marched along, since the MoD was too mean to send a British band. Any thoughts out there ?
Also for the first time as far as I can remember, a German Chencellor was invited to attend, with Angela Merkel taking part in the events. What do we think of this ? Here at Miliblog, we think it a good thing, that both sides from the war have come together to recognise the events that took place. Without wishing to offend any ex-Allied forces servicemen, both sides suffered a great loss of life, and we should all recognise that fact, whatever your nationality or political outlook.
Ok, that’s the serious side done. What has Miliblog been upto this week ? Well we attended the Wolverhampton West Park Show on June 6 and 7 which in the past has been a super little show for MV’s and indeed steam traction engines and classic cars. Previously blessed with sunny days, this year turned out have heavy rain that started Friday evening and as we write this on Sunday afternoon, is still continuing. Have a look at our Show Reports tab and have a look at the photos to see how wet it was !
From additions to the photos galleries, we now have a British WW2 motorcycle section, with some nice photos to see.
Have a great week and I hope that where ever you are in the world, the sun is shining for you !
Cheerio !
Simon
James ML Military Lightweight 125cc 1943 (RE 9889)
BSA M20 500cc 1943 (189 XUF)
Matchless G3 350cc 1939 (965 YRF)
