Some interesting information on recovery of Armour on this site. The site also explains that the information is taken from the Journal "British Machine Tool Engineering" of Jan/Feb/March 1944. The whole of this issue is apparently given over to a description of REME and it's activities. I have tried for many years to get some more information on this publication. Does nyone have any ideas on this Journal, or any other information on REME equipment and procedures? Noel
There is a REME Magazine called Craftsman (I think) that is still being published today as far as I'm aware. Whilst we are on the subject of Corps/Regiment publications the Signals version is called 'The Wire'. Not sure of any others off the top of my head. Cheers
.... or any other information on REME equipment and procedures? Noel Have you tried here: REME Museum of Technology - Home Page
I have a copy of the REME 'history'. 'Craftsmen of the Army, the story of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers', compiled by Brig. Kennett & Col. Tatman. This covers from before its formation up to Post-war, 1900-1970. Plenty here Craftsmen of the army - AbeBooks
Some interesting information on recovery of Armour on this site. Missed this. Really nice site. Interesting stuff; I knew they did it, but not how: RAEME Know-how ~ TofC ~ Cutting Locked Tracks See what you mean about this 'British Machine tool Engineering' journal. Quick Google reveals something that sounds fascinating, but somewhat elusive. Couple of wartime issues on Abe at the mo (c.£30) : "British Machine Tool Engineering"" - AbeBooks (Was it an Aussie publication, despite the title? Seems to get a lot of reference from there, and those two copies are in New South Wales)
Very interesting stuff. My father was a Sgt in RCEME in France & Holland and told me he was on a tank recovery crew but never discussed how it was done. Now I have at least a small idea. Thank you Warren
Thanks for the replies - will ask the REME museum about it but seems that no one hear knows any more about it (the issue of British Machine Tool Engineering). Warren and others might like to look here near the bottom of the page is a collection of REME related publications including "Guide to Recovery" which is a 'how to' of recovering just about anything from just about anywhere. There is also the book "Breakdown" by Brian Baxter published by the REME museum - a history of recovery vehicles in the british army - it concentrates on the recovery vehicles not methods. Out of publication for some time I once got a copy on inter-library loan. Noel
Thanks Noel, I actually had the Guide to Recovery, Canadian Army version after my father passed away but donated it to an Army museum along with all of his books from different courses he took. Also he still had all is webbing, canteen and lots of other stuff. All donated. Warren
