Yearly Archives: 2013
Photos from Kelham Island
Here are some photos kindly sent by Smilyan Pavlov.
Status of the equipment – planned winter work
Vehicles Austin K2 ATV – Runs well, but would benefit from some cosmetics, such as a complete repaint (!), attention to LH front wing, rear trim strip. Austin K4 TL – Runs well, but fuel tank send unit is out … Continue reading
A new manual pump
We recently purchased a cast iron two-man manual pump, which looked like a fairly simple restoration, and indeed it was. Just needs suction hose and delivery valve to complete.
New Cab Floor for Katie
John decided that Katie deserved a new cab floor, as the original was looking rather scruffy. It’ll only take a few hours… Two and a half weeks later, it is all finished. Mind you, it does look very nice. By … Continue reading
Photos of Rufford Abbey by Catriona Sutcliffe
Catriona Sutcliffe and Norman Brown took these photos. Thank you both.
Rufford Air Raid video
You can watch the full air raid here (low res) or here (medium res). Ian Beck has posted another video here.
Successful Air Raid at Rufford
We had a successful air raid today. Everything worked out, after sorting a teething problem with the Turntable Ladder in the morning. We involved lots of other re-enactors, and the casualties looked great. More photos coming soon.
Air Raid at Rufford Abbey 31 Aug-1 Sept
It is now less than 2 weeks to go, and we are starting to make plans for the air raid. We are looking for people to take part – we all had such a good time both last year, and … Continue reading
Crich, and the NFRS 999 Day at Newstead Abbey
Last weekend, we took the K2 and a pump to the Crich 1940s weekend simply as a static exhibit, as sadly we did not have the crew for a display. This was partly due to the clash with the Nottinghamshire … Continue reading
Woodhall Spa – our best event yet!
Back from an absolutely phenomenal weekend at Woodhall Spa. We did an air raid both days early in the afternoon. On Saturday, the sirens sounded, and the bombers came overhead. Bombs fell on the hotel and the ARP wardens were … Continue reading