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A trip through London

These were taken on the trip through London in the company of Alec and Carol Bilney and their DUKW.

DUKW at Big Ben

What goes on in those buildings?

DUKW parked for a pint

Well, we spotted a riverside pub and so up the river bank we went, parked up and enjoyed a pint or two of good English beer. The pubgoers were rather surprised to see us.

Lunch on DUKW

Travelling in style with an al-fresco lunch aboard the DUKW as we follow the tide up the Thames through London while enjoying the view.

Film Star

Shots taken during filming 'Battle Stations' for the History Channel. These were taken at Hawley Lake near Camberley, Surrey. The "GI's" were a group of re-enactment enthusiasts who all have their own wardrobe of military uniforms.

Gi's loading DUKW

Such a struggle with those authenticlooking but empty boxes!

DUKW entering water

Going in, a pause while Dave MacDonald engages the propeller drive then accelerate in.

DUKW exiting the water

"Hit the Beaches"

DUKW tyre inflation

This photo shows the tyre inflation system fitted to DUKW's. The normal valve is removed and a hose connected between the valve stem and a rotating seal fitted to the hub. From the seal the armoured hose is taken through arms up to the hull. Inside the hull the hose goes to a valve and then to the drivers station where the tyre pressure can be adjusted to suit terrain. The air gauge on the dashboard is calibrated to show settings for Sand, Coral and Hiway driving.

Amphib 2001 Brittany, France. June 2001.

Line up

2 Russian GAZ and 3 American GPA's wait with a DUKW to enter the River Loire

river flotilla

Amphibs into the River Loire

Here we see DUKW's, GPA Jeeps and an Alvis Stalwart setting of for a run down the River Loire just south of Angers. The first DUKW is owned by Geoff Tait who travelled from Yorkshire to attend.

 

checking the oil

With all these DUKW experts, someone should tell Alec, astride the engine that you don’t have to pedal!

A lunch (and oil) stop at a Routiers Restaurant between campsites

DUKW shade

If your not in the DUKW then use it for some shade.

 

Thruxton 2000

This Military Vehicle rally was organised by the Wiltshire Group on the Military Vehicle Trust

This is James who came along and enjoyed his first day out with military Vehicles.

Here's James in the drivers position. Just by his right index finger can be seen the lever and gauge used to adjust the tyre pressures. Note the pressure guide stencilled on the inner side of the hull advising on appropriate pressures.

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