more like this if you wish to see, I think you know the answer to that one Ken. Couple more excellent shots there.
2 points: Tiffin? One Orderly on D-Day took out a gerry tank using a cup of tea, thinking it was a churchill that almost ran him over in the pitch dark he climbed onto the tank and rapped on the top hatch, when a head appeared cursing in German the orderly threw the tea into the commanders face, burning him.
Hi Guys The workshops in Meerut, I think, do you think by the letter 'N' is the one that stumbled over the bridge, Ken
Ken G; Please explain the shot of the bloke, to an ignoramus! I mean; Is that just an incredible likeness? If so; Didn't anyone tell him so? Either way; What in hell had he been doing with that hand?!
That is a fabulous teapot. Can you post a shot of the maker's marks on the bottom. I would be very interested to see that. Thanks. phil
Never used a tea-pot? Call yourself civilized! These Canadians, eh? I say that's just not on, old chap. Some of the colonials do use a teapot. Earl Grey please, leaf only. Clear. Thank you.
One Orderly on D-Day took out a gerry tank using a cup of tea, thinking it was a churchill that almost ran him over in the pitch dark he climbed onto the tank and rapped on the top hatch, when a head appeared cursing in German the orderly threw the tea into the commanders face, burning him. Nice story. Sounds more effective than a PIAT.
Some of the colonials do use a teapot. Earl Grey please, leaf only. Clear. Thank you. I'm an Earl Gray fan too. If not then perhaps a nice cup of Chai will always do the trick
Steve G,Taken in India, I know its not my Dad, as he had a scar on chin and right eyebrow when he joined the 17/21st,Perhaps the guy in the pic was repairing the tank that fell off the bridge, 'got some grease on his hand' rubbed it over his hair, then wiped his nose, and said " look" I've got a clean had now, can I now have a cuppa Chai.Ken.
YouTube - A Bridge Too Far - Part 7 (7/18) See scene in play at 2 minutes. Tea - the panacea for all disaster , the nurse's and social worker's friend.
I like Assam myself for breky, but most of the time it's in a little bag, as I haven't got a teapot at present, but seeing the recent pic's, may have to invest. You're right James there was always time for tea in the military, even on guard duty in Aden. Ken.
Maybe it has something to do with my approaching Ron's wital age group in afew months - BUT - I was not aware that the 17/21st had Tanks when they were in India prior to the war. I recall that when the 16/5th Lancers - same brigade - were on their way home in 1940 from India - they left their horses in Egypt as they were to be mechanised on reaching Blighty ! The 16/5th were always senior regiment as so I would have thought that they would have had first crack at any Tanks ? Cheers
Tom, in case you missed the other fine photos from Ken, this one appears to have a 17/21st badge emblazoned on the turret: http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/weapons-technology-equipment/16253-wd-number-query-excellent-vehicle-photographs.html#post157812 And Ken, have you considered offering copies of your shots to Bovington? The other pictures are uncommon and these workshop and engine shots are equally unusual/rare, I'd have thought they might well be interested.
Hi Guys The workshops in Meerut, I think, do you think by the letter 'N' is the one that stumbled over the bridge, Ken More superb photos Ken. This could be the Royal Tank Corps school at Ahmednagar or the R.I.A.S.C base workshops. cheers, Bod
