Hungerford Arcade is very proud to show you more of the vintage Military Vehicles from last week’s show where they raised lots of money for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appreal.
Thank you to June and Gary Crook for organising this very important event and for all the members who came along in their wonderful vehicles.
Our good friend, Roy Parr with his superb Willis Jeep
The very heavy rifle in original mount in Roy Parr’s Willis Jeep
George Ralph’s British Army vehicle made by the Austin Motor Company and has a Rolls Royce engine (See the document alongside this picture). The army version was officially known as “Truck, 1/4 ton, CT, 4×4, Cargo & FFW, Austin Mk.1” however the civilian name “Champ” was universally, if unofficially, applied to it. Fabulous vehicle.
History of George Ralph’s Austin Champ
4 year old Jessica with her dad, Richard. Both are having a wonderful time in Chris’ Jeep
Thought I would take a picture of June on her own, but can you see what husband Gary is doing from the driver’s seat? He’s a cheeky chappy!
Lovely June Crook with her beloved Land Rover. Husband, Gary sitting inside posing with his Action Man!
Ashley Simpkins with his amazing Pinzgauer Troop Carrier
Paul McLean is from the Nuclear Monitory Post at Great Bedwyn. Built in 1925, it was originally for the Royal Observers Corps and was in use up until the 1990’s. Paul said they do field trips where you can go downstairs and see and feel what it must have been like during war time. You can get details on line at the Royal Observer Corps. Gary and June Crook are strong corps members.
Stunning Willis Jeep in desert colours
