Re: Where has the Traveling Prop Been?

**Admin** Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:24 am

Ivanhoe wrote:The Travelling Prop has finally left Ireland en-route to France!

Posted to Overlord this morning, I'm sorry for the delay in getting it sent off, I've had some health issues which prevented me from doing very much of anything for a while!

I look forward to more reports of the Travelling Prop's adventures!

Wilf

Oh! I hope you are alright. Good to see the prop moving again. Take care.

OVERLORD Tue Aug 13, 2013 11:48 am

Just came back from a week's Holiday. I found the Travelling Propeller at my home well packed, safe and sound.

Lieven

**Admin** Tue Aug 13, 2013 1:01 pm

OVERLORD wrote:Just came back from a week's Holiday. I found the Travelling Propeller at my home well packed, safe and sound.

Lieven

Glad you have it in one piece! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

Ivanhoe Tue Aug 13, 2013 1:47 pm

OVERLORD wrote:Just came back from a week's Holiday. I found the Travelling Propeller at my home well packed, safe and sound.

Lieven

I'm very glad to hear that, at least I can stop worrying now!

Wilf

OVERLORD Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:57 pm

TP News

6th June 1944

Where has the Traveling Prop Been? - Page 18 Pegasu10

17th August 2013

Where has the Traveling Prop Been? - Page 18 Travel11

The bridge over the Caen - Ouistreham canal at Bénouville was liberated at 00.20 am on the 6th of June '44 by the 6th Airlanding Brigade and 2nd Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry that landed with Horsa gliders at approx 50m from the bridge. The 6th division had a Pegasus as shoulder emblem, hence the present name: Pegasus Bridge. The bridge has been replaced since then, but the original can be seen in the nearby museum.

Lieven

ian1954 Sun Aug 18, 2013 3:59 pm

That is a splendid photograph!

**RknRusty** Sun Aug 18, 2013 4:07 pm

Thanks for refreshing us on yours and our history, Lieven. Great shot of the TP.

dckrsn Sun Aug 18, 2013 4:29 pm

Thanks Lieven, great photo and history lesson.
Bob

**Cribbs74** Sun Aug 18, 2013 4:33 pm

Very nice! Great picture Lieven.

Ron

Ivanhoe Sun Aug 18, 2013 5:07 pm

That prop is certainly seeing the World! Very good combination there, Lieven, "The TP at Pegasus Bridge"!

They should have left the original bridge there though, complete with it's bullet holes and other battle damage! But at least I'm glad it's now preserved, when I was there some years ago it was sitting in a nearby field, covered in rust!

Wilf

**RknRusty** Sun Aug 18, 2013 8:36 pm

With the barrage of 24/7 shock news and dime-a-dozen punditry we're so polluted with, it's easy to forget just how closely connected we all are. [/rant]

**Admin** Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:20 am

Great picture! Clapping

That prop is sure seeing it all!

OVERLORD Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:42 am

Thanks guys. Too bad I can't give the prop a spin (other than by hand), I haven't got proper fuel.

The picture in colour:

Where has the Traveling Prop Been? - Page 18 Travel12

Where has the Traveling Prop Been? - Page 18 Travel12

Lieven

Kim Mon Aug 19, 2013 3:29 am

Great photo Lieven! As Jacob said, that little chunk of lumber is certainly seeing the world!!!

WingingIt74 Mon Aug 19, 2013 10:52 am

Awesome pic Lieven! I actually like the color pic better, shows a good contrast between past and present.

I use to be a big WW2 nut, here's a pic of me back in the day doing WW2 living history. I was front page on the Sunday edition of the State Gazette paper that covered all of Tennesse, Aug. 25,1996
Where has the Traveling Prop Been? - Page 18 167875_482517910946_5289961_n

Where has the Traveling Prop Been? - Page 18 167875_482517910946_5289961_n

**RknRusty** Mon Aug 19, 2013 11:03 am

Hey, Trav, have you tried on your flight suit lately? lol!

WingingIt74 Mon Aug 19, 2013 11:10 am

No... I have sold most of my gear. I do still have my A2 leather jacket and NO it does not fit lol!

OVERLORD Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:36 pm

Nice picture, Travis

WingingIt74 wrote:No... I have sold most of my gear. I do still have my A2 leather jacket and NO it does not fit

Did you loose some weight then? Huh...

Lieven

WingingIt74 Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:40 pm

OVERLORD wrote:Nice picture, Travis

WingingIt74 wrote:No... I have sold most of my gear. I do still have my A2 leather jacket and NO it does not fit
Did you loose some weight then?

Lieven

I need to loose some weight.... I was 200-215... now I'm 280. Here's some pics of my A2.
Where has the Traveling Prop Been? - Page 18 734850_10151183890020947_433031890_n

Where has the Traveling Prop Been? - Page 18 734850_10151183890020947_433031890_n

Where has the Traveling Prop Been? - Page 18 549859_10151183890120947_1352304770_n

OVERLORD Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:50 pm

Is that pounds or stones?

WingingIt74 Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:53 pm

Well... if it was Stones, I'd way 3,920 lb lol!

sdjjadk Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:57 pm

Cool story and photos Lieven. Smile

Shawn

duke.johnson Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:45 pm

Great picture! Making me think of something fun to do when it makes it to the Northwest, USA that is. I wonder what time of the year it will make here? Hmmmm. I like your new avatar Kim.

OVERLORD Sun Aug 25, 2013 7:14 am

The travelling propellor was supposed to go to Coxaddicted. However, he informed me by PM that he will be on holiday and it would be difficult for him to take care for the TP. As per list, I will send it to the next destination: Shawn in Maryland.

Lieven

duke.johnson Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:57 am

Oh boy, it's getting closer!

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