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By: 11th September 2019 at 13:29 Permalink
-Can you say where your 'local boatyard' is, JagRigger? Its location might influence the degree of interest some might have.
By: 11th September 2019 at 13:43 Permalink
-Can you say where your 'local boatyard' is, JagRigger? Its location might influence the degree of interest some might have.
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By: 12th September 2019 at 16:33 Permalink - Edited 12th September 2019 at 22:52
-It would also be interesting to know what model, just to make sure it is of WWII vintage and not something newer that just looks older.
Vintage tractors are popular, you occasionally see them at classic car auctions where David Browns are bought by Aston Martin collectors.
Porsche tractors can bring serious money as they are sought after by Porsche fans.
At any rate, if the history is correct, I can see it being offered as an ex-617 Squadron tractor, the very one used to tow the Dambusters around the airfield! :)
By: 12th September 2019 at 16:45 Permalink
-It probably has 1944 air in the tyres.
By: 12th September 2019 at 20:00 Permalink
-"At any rate, if the history is correct, I can see it being offered as an ex-617 Squadron tractor, the very one used to tow the Dambusters around the airfield"
Guy Gibsons personal tractor. I've seen a picture of him and his dog posing on it.
By: 12th September 2019 at 21:52 Permalink
-At any rate, if the history is correct, I can see it being offered as an ex-617 Squadron tractor, the very one used to tow the Dambusters around the airfield! :)
Every old Tugmaster (which sounds like a euphemism?) is a former 617 machine. Guy Gibson deserves credit simply for slaloming his Lanc around the heaps of Tugmasters littering the runway.
From what I understand, Tugmasters were not allocated to individual squadrons, and didn't have yellow bonnets during WW2 either. But that doesn't stop some!
By: 12th September 2019 at 22:29 Permalink
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"At any rate, if the history is correct, I can see it being offered as an ex-617 Squadron tractor, the very one used to tow the Dambusters around the airfield"Guy Gibsons personal tractor. I've seen a picture of him and his dog posing on it.
I think you are confusing it with the picture of Guy's dog doing the driving! :dev2:
By: 12th September 2019 at 22:54 Permalink
-Well, he would have the advantage driving a "stick" having four legs and all.
By: 13th September 2019 at 18:36 Permalink
-Howard Keck had one painted in the livery of his vineyard. Ended up looking more like a Morgan.
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By: JagRigger - 11th September 2019 at 10:28 - Edited 11th September 2019 at 13:42
Hope this is allowed - MODS if not please advise
My local boatyard on the Norfolk Broads just put this in their newsletter
We will soon be selling the yard’s old tractor. If you are interested in an ex RAF David Brown Tugmaster built in the 1940’s and used in the second world war complete with winch please contact the office.
I'd be happy to pass on details to anyone or group interested ( PM me )