Salute to the U.S. GI, pics

[No.2Diesel]

Hi,

This post could've been placed in a number of forum sections as it covers many topics.

This past weekend our Military Vehicle Club along with several re-enactment groups and associations conducted a "Salute to the American G.I." for Armed Forces Day. Every U.S. conflict from the Revolution to current was well represented. The local MP unit was on hand to demonstrate a roadblock/checkpoint.

Many things combined to make this a great event: Military Vehicles, the weather was perfect, the setting couldn't have been better, and to top it all off, firearms demonstrations took place to educate the public about the evolution of weapons from flintlock musket to M4 carbine. Other than at the range you don't get to see the variety weopons being "excercised" in public so it was a real treat.

I was happy to help out and use my equipment trailer to transport a small piece of armor. An M8 Greyhound required transport to and from the historic village grounds and the Deuce did very well in that role. It was alot of fun to haul it and even more fun to drive!! Thank you!

While on site I set up my camo net system which provided the perfect basecamp for club members to retire to. I am not a re-enactor but was thouroughly impressed by all of the uniforms, gear, and accessories etc. that were present.

Please enjoy the pictures! I can post more if you'd like.

 

[No.2Diesel]

Vietnam Artifacts

Here are some pics of stuff you don't see very often....enjoy.

 

[armytruck63]

Great photos - thanks for posting!

 

[steelandcanvas]

Very nice display of equipment and personnel. Thanks to the Clubs and their Members.

 

[neilhendrix]

Outstanding ! ! !

 

[No.2Diesel]

Shooting Demonstrations

Hi,

Thanks for looking. Here are some demo pics. Some even got to try out their rifle fired grenade launcher adaptors! I loved that Ithaca Police Special 12ga.

 

[Lex_Ordo]

Great pics Dave!
Sorry i couldn't make it, but work comes first sometimes. Looking forward to Aberdeen. We'll see you Thursday.

 

[Das Uber Soldat]

For the record, that last picture made my day...

"Time to show those Yankee boys who's in charge..."

 

[srodocker]

awesome@

 

[MACSOG]

Nice Post!! It was a Great Weekend. I enjoyed every minute had fun taking the pictures. See you in Aberdeen.......

 

[No.2Diesel]

.....Hahaha at the time I didn't think about it much but yeah that is a funny picture!! Yes MACVSOG it was a great weekend.
See you and Lex at aberdeen. Let me know when you arrive and we'll meet up.

Here are some pics of the scout car in action. It is very easy to operate if your a person of average height...

-Steering is easy with the big wheel although you'll need a spotter for tight maneuvers
-The engine is extremely smooth and quiet, you can easily sneak up on someone. Its pretty fast too!