Lancashire Fusilier Posted 22 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 22 December , 2013 Another of Commander Samson's Eastchurch RNAS Squadron's original ' armoured cars ', a crudely converted Roll Royce, with the armoured modifications probably having been done locally in France, armed with a single Vickers machine gun. LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War Truck Posted 22 December , 2013 Share Posted 22 December , 2013 There are a few other B Types around. The one that jumps out at the moment is the "Battle Bus" (where did they get that name) restoration by London Transport museum. They are looking for some more money to complete the restoration. There is a link to the LT website and restoration here: http://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/collections/projects/b-type-restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War Truck Posted 22 December , 2013 Share Posted 22 December , 2013 Plenty of interesting photos on their Flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ltmuseum/sets/72157634796129667/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 22 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 22 December , 2013 The one that jumps out at the moment is the "Battle Bus" (where did they get that name) restoration by London Transport museum. They are looking for some more money to complete the restoration. There is a link to the LT website and restoration here: I am sure they will do an excellent restoration job, and it will be great to see the old bus back on the road again. LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 23 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 23 December , 2013 The 5th hand-coloured photograph from the ' Dennis ' 1913 Motor Fire Engine Catalogue - London County Council ( L.C.C. ) Fire Brigade - Support Truck - photo also shows the early Fireman's respirators. LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 23 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 23 December , 2013 WW1 photo postcard showing British troops and B-Type London motorbuses in the town square of Bethune, 1915. LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 23 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 23 December , 2013 A B-Type London Motorbus being used to transport Indian troops, this would have been early on in the war as the London bus is largely unmodified for military use including still having windows, which were later boarded up. Unusually, this London bus has been given ' WD ' markings and also ' ASC ' markings, also bottom left of the chassis, the bus is still marked with its civilian legal speed limit notice of 12 mph. LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSM Posted 24 December , 2013 Share Posted 24 December , 2013 (edited) LF, as usual an interesting set of period images to see the year out. Attached is a pic of one of our Hallford workshops at Romsey, arriving via Avonmouth in February 1915 - doubling as well wishes to forum members for the Season. The MC is an FN. Rod Edited 24 December , 2013 by BSM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANVILLE Posted 24 December , 2013 Share Posted 24 December , 2013 This is going to go down well with B Type bus enthusiasts. http://www.britishpathe.com/video/old-bill-aka-historic-transport/query/old+bill http://www.britishpathe.com/video/old-bill-king-inspects-bus/query/old+bill David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Eggs Posted 24 December , 2013 Share Posted 24 December , 2013 Hello British soldiers boarding converted London double-decker buses at Arras in may 1917 before going back to a rear area for rest. Crimson Rambler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 24 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 24 December , 2013 LF, as usual an interesting set of period images to see the year out. Attached is a pic of one of our Hallford workshops at Romsey, arriving via Avonmouth in February 1915 - doubling as well wishes to forum members for the Season. The MC is an FN. Rod Rod, Many thanks for posting the photo, and the Christmas card. Here is another Christmas card I am sure you will enjoy. Regards, LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 24 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 24 December , 2013 This is going to go down well with B Type bus enthusiasts. David David, Very interesting films, thanks for posting. Regards, LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 24 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 24 December , 2013 British soldiers boarding converted London double-decker buses at Arras in may 1917 before going back to a rear area for rest. Many thanks for the photo, and here is a photo you may not have seen before, it is an Austin Armoured Car Model 1918 from your Dad's unit, the 17th Armoured Car Btn. on patrol in Cologne after the Armistice, and is dated 6th December, 1919, you had mentioned that your Dad served in Cologne with the 17th AC. Regards, LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 24 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 24 December , 2013 Reference post # 987 - British troops captured a German Tankgewehr M1918 ( Anti-Tank Rifle ) at Neulette on 30th August 1918, and put it on display alongside a British Lee Enfield .303 service rifle to show the size comparison between the two weapons. The Tankgewehr fired the formidable armour-piercing 13.2 mm Tank und Flieger cartridge, also known as the 13.2 x 92SR TuF round, which was designed to penetrate the armour on British tanks. For a size comparison between the British .303 cartridge and the German 13.2 mm round, see post # 992. LF IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Eggs Posted 24 December , 2013 Share Posted 24 December , 2013 Hello LF Many thanks for that photo, I have not seen that one, of the 17th AC in Caolgne. You may have seen this one , 17th Armoured Car Battilion after arrival in Calogne . The photo is not sharp enough identify men's faces , but the notice board is Xmas 1918 and is a battle list. A Forum member has a large photo of this ,that I would love to see. But a good Christmas message to you all from the 17th. Armoured Car Battaloin Tank Corps All the best, Crimson Rambler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalyback Posted 24 December , 2013 Share Posted 24 December , 2013 More fantastic stuff chaps. The antitank weapon looks interesting. Rifle or gun? Merry Xmas to you fellow motor enthusiasts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 24 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 24 December , 2013 The antitank weapon looks interesting. Rifle or gun? An Anti-Tank Rifle. Also, if you have not seen them already, take a look at posts # 987 - 992 for more on this amazing weapon. Regards, LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 24 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 24 December , 2013 You may have seen this one , 17th Armoured Car Battilion after arrival in Calogne . The photo is not sharp enough identify men's faces , but the notice board is Xmas 1918 and is a battle list. A Forum member has a large photo of this ,that I would love to see. Many thanks for posting, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Regards, LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSM Posted 25 December , 2013 Share Posted 25 December , 2013 Great post card LF. Thanks for the thought. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 25 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 25 December , 2013 A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone, and a big thank you to all who have contributed to, shared and enjoyed this Thread over the past two years. I look forward to many more great photos, and information in 2014. Regards, LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 25 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 25 December , 2013 An excellent sequence of photographs taken of two 13 pdr. 9 cwt. mobile Anti-Aircraft Guns mounted on Peerless lorries, in action. The photographs were taken on 13th March, 1918 at Cambrin, France, a village some 24 kilometres north of Arras in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. LF C/o IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 25 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 25 December , 2013 The 13 pdr. 9 cwt. mobile Anti-Aircraft Gun crew, the soldier to the right with the earphones is receiving range information from the Range Finders, and the soldier in front is setting the shell's fuse. LF C/o IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 25 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 25 December , 2013 The 13 pdr. 9 cwt. Anti-Aircraft Gun close up. LF C/o IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 25 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 25 December , 2013 The 13 pdr. 9 cwt. mobile Anti-Aircraft Gun's Range Finding, Spotting and Observation unit. LF C/o IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockdoc Posted 25 December , 2013 Share Posted 25 December , 2013 Great stuff, LF! A nice prezzie for me. it must have been a later development to have a telecoms link to a soldier on the lorry. In my Grandfater's notes, dating from late 1916 to early 1917, this function was performed by the No 1 from a position on the ground. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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