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Some photos from Timothy Rogers.
Yearly Archives: 2016
Foam testing
John and David went down to the farm to try out the foam branches. Armed with a few bottles of Aldi’s finest washing up liquid (about 30p a bottle), we got out the Beresford, connected suction to the test tank, … Continue reading
Austin K2 for sale
Occasionally we get asked if we know of any WW2 appliances for sale. Today we do. Here is a K2 for sale, with an asking price of £7,000, which we feel is a bit steep. In fact, very steep for … Continue reading
Photos from Papplewick Pumping Station
A small group took the K2 and Dennis pump, together with a Beresford Stork pump, and the Mobile Canteen. We informed the public about the dangers of the incendiary bomb, and then demonstrated the power of the pumps, running a … Continue reading
Maintenance and Training weekend 30-31 July
We would like to invite our regular NFS firemen, and anyone who would like to see the collection and try their hand at hose, ladder and pump drill to come and join us at the farm on Saturday and Sunday … Continue reading
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1940s Festival at Woodhall Spa
Back home from another successful, safe and enjoyable scenario at Woodhall Spa. We took part in the display ‘The Eagle has Landed’ in which German airmen dressed as Polish paratroopers attempted to capture Churchill. A number of our regular ‘Bloody … Continue reading
Air Raid at Quorn Station, GCR 4th-5th June 2016 – instructions for reenactors
The display will be at 1:10pm on Saturday and Sunday in Quorn Yard in the space between the Goods Shed and Marquee. Quorn and Woodhouse Station, Woodhouse Road, LE12 8AG. The detail of the scenario is here. Please look at the … Continue reading
Posted in 1940s Events, Air Raid, Dodge Mobile Dam, K2 ATV GLT676, K4 TL GXN215, Mobile Canteen, Re-enactor info
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Newark Advertiser photos
In preparation for the Commemorative re-enactment of the Newark Air Raid, the Newark Advertiser came down to our storage facility to take some publicity photos. As it happens, a building had just been demolished, so we had the perfect backdrop. … Continue reading
Posted in 1940s Events, Beresford Stork Trailer Pump
Tagged Newark, Ransome and Marles
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Article in Newark Advertiser, and Convoy Instructions
If you would like to come on the convoy to NSK and on to the Market Square and Church Service, please read the Instructions for the Convoy and Church Service Sun 6th March. 4 managers from NSK will be there … Continue reading
Posted in 1940s Events, Air Raid, Church Parade, Instructions
Tagged Newark, NSK, Ransome and Marles
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NSK visit and Radio interview today
We are delighted to announce that NSK, the current owners of the former Ransome and Marles works, are happy to accommodate our visit on the Sunday afternoon following the air raid. The convoy will set off from the Air Museum … Continue reading