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So what are YOU doing for the Centenary ?
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 8:01 am
by Chris Hall
As we speak, 100 years ago this very morning, tanks rolled into action for the first time in history.
I can't make it to Flers, Bovington or London (massively envious of those who can !), but I'll be taking 'Liesel' around the garden later for a commemorative run.
And, for those of us in the UK, there's a programme on BBC4 at 8pm about the original Tank Men.
We, of all people, should mark this event .....
All the best,
Chris
Re: So what are YOU doing for the Centenary ?
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 8:34 am
by dennypatterson
Well said Chris, nice to have someone who cares, and not moaning all the time, I will run one of my WW11 around as well , Denny.
Re: So what are YOU doing for the Centenary ?
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:23 pm
by Stephen White
Greetings from France. We've had ceremonies so far at Poziers, Heilly (graves related to the casualty clearing station), Courcelette, High Wood, accompanied by relatives of C and D Company crewmen. They are being remembered. Stephen
Re: So what are YOU doing for the Centenary ?
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 2:29 pm
by Daniel Scholefield
Shift work has me on nights this week so no trip to London as originally planned. I did however run out Lightning III for it's first run with everything on since I rebuilt the right hand side.
No more clicking...beautiful.
Re: So what are YOU doing for the Centenary ?
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 5:57 pm
by Chris Hall
Stephen -
I look forward to hearing all about it at TankMod ! Doubtless an experience to be treasured.
Anyone else ? What about our friends outside the UK ? After all, we've all benefitted (or suffered
) from this milestone in the history of warfare .....
All the best,
Chris
Re: So what are YOU doing for the Centenary ?
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 6:02 pm
by Steve Stuart
I am reflecting on the occasion, today.
On a brighter note I shall be going to Bovington on Saturday for Tank 100.
See you there?
Steve
Re: So what are YOU doing for the Centenary ?
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 8:49 pm
by Chris Hall
Steve -
Regretfully not (Real Life getting in the way
).
If you're passing by feel free to drop in and see my new toy (he said mysteriously).
All the best,
Chris
Re: So what are YOU doing for the Centenary ?
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 10:10 pm
by Raymond Glover
Greetings from Texas! I ran one of my 1/6 tanks about today. Alas, I have not found any other RC tankers in the area. But I will be hosting a game at the local convention here in November in honor of the Battle of the Somme , Sept 15, 2016. Specifically the action around Flers-Coucelette in which a number of Mark I tanks under General Haig made an attack. It will be staged in 15mm on a 4X8 foot board replete with trenches an barbed wire....
Cheers to all on the forum
Ray Glover
Re: So what are YOU doing for the Centenary ?
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 7:53 am
by Chris Hall
Ray -
Being a wargamer myself, I'd like to see pictures of that !
All the best,
Chris
Re: So what are YOU doing for the Centenary ?
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 11:06 am
by Dennis Jones
I will be at Bovington for Tank 100 on Saturday 17th with others from Southern Armour Group.
Dennis.