Joining the patrol is a CMP (Canadian Military Pattern) truck, adapted for use by the LRDG.
The patrol so far...
Seen here in the CMP is Captain Dougie ‘Stodger’ D’Emfore (son of Sir Douglas D’Emfore, MP for Mid-Devon). Although Stodger is now with L Detachment, SAS in North Africa, he started his military service before the war. As part of the ‘county set’ he joined the Much-Piddling Imperial Gentlemen and Yeomanry Cavalry. This particular Yeomanry was formed in the late 18th century amid fears of invasion and insurrection during the French Revolutionary Wars. The 7th Earl of Snapcase formed the Yeomanry and drilled it in the grounds of Snapcase Hall. The tenants of the Snapcase estates formed part of the rank and file as a condition of their tenancy agreement. The D’Emfores have a history of serving as officers in the M-PIGYC and Doug Jnr. here is no exception.
4 comments:
Great work on the vehicles Martin, the chipping and weathering really gives a sense of use to the vehicles.
Thanks Dave. I got a bit over-excited doing the chipping but I think it's OK for the LRDG/SAS vehicles. They will have covered many hundreds of miles. I may need to exercise a bit of restraint when I come to the DAK vehicles, as they would be operating closer to their base.
A suitably scruffy bunch. Nice to see the mug of char in the chappie's hand.
Glad you like them, A J. The British Army can't move without a brew!
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