What a great pic and story. Reminds me of all the talk of equal opportunities for women these days - the two gals look very equal to me!! Colin.

Hi DCM, Is that lower left hand patch perhaps showing a scorpion not a spider? I believe it might tie in with a Scorpion flail tank ...

It is always heartening to see another WWII vet being awarded the decorations he should have had over 60 years ago. A great story. Colin.

My thoughts are as always with all those who made the ultimate sacrifice, especially these Canadians in a far off land! Colin. ...

I visited the Cricklade museum and found a wealth of information on RAF Blakehill Farm there. It was built in 1943/44 by the Air Ministry Works Direct...

Thank you for adding this information Larry, it is very interesting and shows the importance of RAF Blakehill farm. Colin.

Larry, Thank you very much for all this information, at least I know Blakehill Farm's number in the register. I have a meeting farily locally...

Thank you for the link Marion but it does'nt list any UK airfield construction. I am still researching the possibility that US Aifield Construction En...

Me thinks you "vented" too much on Vee's movie. Like you, many of us on here have been there but do not worry about the Hollywood fantasies!!

Some really great and interesting pics there Todd. This limey knows of Arlington of course but I enjoyed seeing it too! Also the USMC base - very impr...

Were you there Moose? Colin. -- attachment is not available ---- attachment is not available --

Swindon & Cricklade railway open day. Reenactors "Somewhere in England". -- attachment is not available ---- attachment is ...

Kevin, All I can add to what you know is that the 179th was part of the 1139th Combat Group and XX Corps.. I can trace it through to March 28th w...

Well I'm back from a great show and the sun was shining all day! I'll post a few pics to give you a flavour of what I saw and Marion, the mini bu...

Does'nt the pond always get in the way Marion! Colin.