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  1. chocks2

    HMS Birmingham - Tompion

    I must admit that I'm inclined to agree with you Darby but most of the plug is missing and it has been wall mounted so it may be worth me investigating further
  2. chocks2

    HMS Birmingham - Tompion

    And some more
  3. chocks2

    HMS Birmingham - Tompion

    This is what I have onthe second HMS Birmingham. Southampton Class Cruiser (C19). Built in Devonport. Launched 1st Sept 1936. Paid off December 1959.
  4. chocks2

    HMS Birmingham - Tompion

    Ray. I remember the launch and I remember George Canning but for some reason I always seem to miss out on the pin up girls. Such is life!
  5. chocks2

    HMS Birmingham - Tompion

    The Tompion could have come from either of the Cruisers, both had 6" guns and this tompion has a 6" Diamiter plug There have been 3 HMS Birminghams. The first was a Town Class {sub division, Birmingam Class} light Cruiser serving from 1913 to 1931. The second was a Town Class {sub division...
  6. chocks2

    HMS Birmingham - Tompion

    This one is over £600. Out of my league I think. Watch this space for new Avatar
  7. chocks2

    HMS Birmingham - Tompion

    Photo at the moment. I have the option to buy one but very VERY expensive.
  8. chocks2

    Remembrance Day 2010

    Memories Stitcher. The one thing they cant tax you on............YET!
  9. chocks2

    HMS Birmingham - Tompion

    Found this today. A "Tompion" (the bit you put in the end of a ships gun to stop the bad wheather getting in). It must be from the WWII HMS Birmingham. Thought it may be of interest to someone?
  10. chocks2

    Remembrance Day 2010

    I decided to go to Coleshill in the end. It was a small service but fairly well attended. Although I missed going to London it was worth the visit to Coleshill. Chocks
  11. chocks2

    Remembrance Day 2010

    Coleshill RBL have moved to Water Orton and if it wasn't for the band no one would be there. Tamworth is a brilliant parade and I am a mamber of Tamworth RNA but for personal reasons I won't be going there. Kingshurst which is now known as Chelmsley RBL is looking the most promising. Thanks for...
  12. chocks2

    Remembrance Day 2010

    Looked into going to Brum on Sunday. 1st bus leaves Coleshill 11.10AM, Too Late! Or I could catch the train at 06.30 from Coleshill out to Nuneaton change there for Brum. Travel time 2 hr 45min. And they ask us to use "public transport" !!!!!!!!!!!
  13. chocks2

    Remembrance Day 2010

    Looks interesting Alberta. I may well go to that one. Thanks for the info
  14. chocks2

    Remembrance Day 2010

    Tough choice isn't it. It's a toss up between B'ham & B'ham. I shall have to think about this one, unless any other Ideas come in.
  15. chocks2

    Remembrance Day 2010

    Wear Them with PRIDE Mabz
  16. chocks2

    Remembrance Day 2010

    I've marched at the Cenotaph in London every Remembrance Sunday since I can remember but this year, I can't make it there. I can't go to the NMA either so where should I go within the West Midlands area? Where is there a good service and a parade worth seeing or even taking part in? Chocks...
  17. chocks2

    Birmingham in 1950s

    Another couple of icons from the 50's you don't see any longer. By the way Elizabeth. I think you may be a little kinky.:D You can be locked up for sniffing seats you know.:P
  18. chocks2

    Old PO vans

    A few more pic's for you Bernard. Not the best quality I know but I'm having to photograph, photographs at the moment [A TTACH]59645[/ATTACH] chocks
  19. chocks2

    Birmingham in 1950s

    Yes! but ours was a red one.
  20. chocks2

    Birmingham in 1950s

    Cheers Alf. I have hundreds of pics of 40's, 50's & 60's cars but I don't have a scanner. How sed is that? chocks
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