In my collection I have lots of individual photos as well as other random ones that have been part of groups - I've picked out quite a few that are interesting (in my opinion) for various reasons so I'll bung up a few posts in the hope that others spot some other interesting features. Feel free to add observations and questions - some I will be able to dig out more info on or put a bit of context too. I have posted most of these on Facebook before and a few on here in various threads 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
AB64, Two questions for the first set of photos. the third photo shows three men beside a Vickers K machine gun atop some ammunition cases. Being dismounted intrigues me, even if the bipod is clearly visible folded underneath. The tenth photo shows some (Vickers) light tanks, with five possibly Indian soldiers amidst a larger number of white soldiers. Where was this taken and who are they?
Hi, The 3rd photos doesn't show a K gun, its a standard Bren but with the hi-speed magazine fitted, often used mounted on top of vehicles for AA defence - on the K gun the mag is flat sided but on the hi-speed it bulges out. The tenth photo relates to a Trooper Graves who was with 9th Light Tank Company RTR at Lahore pre-War so I think this relates to that time and area - later he served with 8th RTR with whom he was killed.
Thanks. Photo 47 shows a British military funeral, with armed German soldiers at attention in the background. Where was this and who was involved. I know such funerals happened, possibly less so as the war went on.
I think that's me, I have loads more and different things appeal to different people but hopefully this is an interesting selection
Thank you. Certainly something for everyone! How are we for sharing these for discussion elsewhere? If OK, what copyright/ownership credit do you want?
You beat me to it, I was just about to add a little note - I'm always happy for things I post to be shared to help spread the knowledge and interest in WW2, if you are sharing outside the forum please credit me and the forum, if sharing elsewhere turns up any useful info please feel free to add on here. If anyone is looking to use for commercial/publishing type things please drop me a message for a chat (more just as a courtesy thing) . Thanks
47 was with a Paybook to 3319039 George Henry MacKay who was a Gordon captured 12/6/40 at St Valery - I can see a Seaforth on the photo, it also came with the photo below, its hard to see but in the gent nearest their is the Saltire flash of one of the 51st Div units. I'm not sure of the where and when though
Thanks AB. I always enjoy seeing this in the hope I see my grandfather. One day I'll jump for joy - but not today.
A great collection of photos.........many thanks for sharing them with us! I am interested in the ones showing vehicle markings. Do you happen to know the units of the persons in photos 78 and 125? Photo 159 shows a staff car with part of a vehicle marking and a sign on the door (RASC?). Do you have any more photos from the same source showing more detail and do you know this unit? Tks Dave
78, was from a gent in 67th Garrison Regiment then 608th regiment RA - not sure if this ties in with one of these units 125 was from a member of 661 Artisan Works Coy RE - below are 2 more vehicle pics from his collection (I can't guarantee the markings relate to 661) 159 was from the MO of 102nd Northumberland Hussars anti-tank regiment RA - below are 2 more photos that may be of use