Tough Guys
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DuncaninFrance
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This was my first car , a Ford Anglia. This isn't the exact one, mine was rescued from a scrap yard for £6.10.0. I ran it for 6 months and sold it for £7. The only car I ever made a profit on
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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My first motor was a Morris Marina 1.3, i was in my twenties before i got my first car as i was motorbike mad from seventeen. Still am now in fact. 
I think this was in Glencoe on a Scotland touring holiday with my girlfriend about 1979 ish.
Joe
I think this was in Glencoe on a Scotland touring holiday with my girlfriend about 1979 ish.
Joe
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Joe. Specialist E4 in a US Army warm weather go to town shirt? I thought you were in the British Army? I got one like it in the closet. Size ...small. No chance of getting into it now days. And I probably never wore more than about once. 
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DuncaninFrance
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Isn't it surprising what we guys keep in our wardrobes 
I have various pieces of military ware that has shrunk
I shall never wear it again but when the wife suggests it is thrown out
I have various pieces of military ware that has shrunk
I shall never wear it again but when the wife suggests it is thrown out
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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I still have my RAF Best Blue, Working Blue and Greatcoat in my wardrobe along with beret and cap. I still have my webbing belt, small pack and shoes as well. The uniforms are a bit tighter now but the shoes still fit.
Regards
Peter.
Regards
Peter.
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Niner Delta
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The dress green jacket and my boonie hat are the only military issued cloths I have left.
The jacket has hung in the closet since July, 1970, have drug it through 3 states and several thousand miles.
Had lots of uniforms when I got out, but none left.
Vern.
The jacket has hung in the closet since July, 1970, have drug it through 3 states and several thousand miles.
Had lots of uniforms when I got out, but none left.
Vern.
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I still have the green coat and the Boonie hat, and the bus driver hat, and a mis matched set of jungle boots, and a dorky looking ball cap, and a jungle jacket, and .... that khaki shirt.
Vern got an Arcom with a V. All I got were been there medals.
I finished up my Vietnam tour with the 101st so that's my combat shoulder patch. I would have rather had the 9th...but they didn't ask me.
Vern got an Arcom with a V. All I got were been there medals.
I finished up my Vietnam tour with the 101st so that's my combat shoulder patch. I would have rather had the 9th...but they didn't ask me.
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I ended up with 2 Arcom with "V" and 1 without.
But you have a Bronze Star on top.
And I know we both earned those Air Medals the hard way.
Vern.
But you have a Bronze Star on top.
And I know we both earned those Air Medals the hard way.
Vern.
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I drove this as an everyday cal for many years and had a bit of fun on the track as well; 1926 12/50 ALVIS 'Ducksback' Super Sports.
Self Defence is not only a Right, it is an Obligation.
Eoin.
Eoin.
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Niner wrote:Joe. Specialist E4 in a US Army warm weather go to town shirt? I thought you were in the British Army? I got one like it in the closet. Size ...small. No chance of getting into it now days. And I probably never wore more than about once.
Robert,back then i got lot of American kit from my cousin when he came out of the army, about the only things i have left now are his old Big Red One patches.
Joe