NEW THIS WEEK – MONDAY 22 JUNE 2009
Welcome to this week’s newsletter of what is new on Miliblog
As promised last week, a good friend has contributed over 200 photos of Berlins in May/June 1945. However I must point out once more that Miliblog is NOT a political website or that any photos we show illustrate support for any political opinion, either from the left or from the right. We are just interested in the equipment, unifirms, vehicles, tanks etc and the mechanics of them. The purpose is for historians, collectors of military hardware and for model-makers etc. Having stated our serious side, we move on.
These Berlin photos are filed under Gallery of Photo Collection, Original WW2 Photos, Berlin….. They illustrate vehicles from a number of countries; T-34 tanks, Sherman tanks in both Russian and US markings, a Valentine tank in Russian markings etc. I hope you have time to visit them, as they also illustrate the bad side of warfare. I’ve added a few samples below.
Next, a big thank you to Craig Hackley for sending Miliblog photos of his lovely Hotchkiss M201 Jeep that he’s currently selling. Looks in superb condition and if anyone is interested then please email us here at info@miliblog.co.uk and we will forward your details onto Craig.
Next are just a couple of small photos I bought recently. They are from 1956 and show a Bedford RL 3 Tonner and also a French AMX 13 Light Tank being lowered by sling into landing craft for the invasion of Suez in 1956/57. Any of you guys out there with a Bedford RL fancy repainting your vehicle in desert sand over the winter period for next year’s show season ?!!!
Finally a big hello to all you guys across the pond in the USA that visit our little website. In particular a mention to our fellow enthusiasts in:-
Central Jersey MV Pool, North Carolina MV Preservation Club, Military Transport Association of North Jersey and the Green Mountain MV Club.
If you visit our links pages, you can double click on the links to their website….but don’t forget to double click the back button to return back to Miliblog though !
Well folks, that a bout wraps it up for this week. Coming soon for you helicopter fans are some photos of the US Army Blackhawk and Apache choppers in service in the Middle East.
Cheerio !
Simon
Berlin May-June 1945 (87) Russian Sherman Tanks
Berlin May-June 1945 (174) Russian Lady MP
Berlin May-June 1945 (229) Russian Valentine Tank
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Cargo (35 BR 74) Suez 1956 Loading onto an LST
French AMX-13 Tanks Suez 1956 Loading onto an LST
Craig Hackleys Hotchkiss M201 Jeep (XAS 728) For Sale
