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04-22-2005, 01:19 PM
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Here's something a bit different for the tank fans out there.... and for those who like me hate FWVs... 'effing white vans' (and their inconsiderate drivers... for the most part)!
Back to the planes tomorrow... promise! | 
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04-22-2005, 01:22 PM
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#2 | | Master of Ewes
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Country:  | hehe cool, but they should have done it at full spead..........
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04-22-2005, 01:35 PM
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04-22-2005, 01:38 PM
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#4 | | He who does not skim
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Country:  | I'd sooooo love a tank for driving to work in! | |
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04-22-2005, 02:05 PM
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Country: | You wouldn't have to worry about traffic jams- just go straight over the top
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04-22-2005, 02:06 PM
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#6 | | He who does not skim
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04-22-2005, 02:07 PM
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#7 | | Master of Ewes
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Country: | actually it's not illegal so long as you have all the correct paperwork liek licences and such like............
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04-22-2005, 02:09 PM
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04-22-2005, 02:10 PM
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#9 | | He who does not skim
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Country: | Isn't there a fellow in London who drives around in an old yellow one? | |
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04-22-2005, 02:11 PM
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#10 | | Master of Ewes
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Country: | well i mean to drive it, i don't suggest driving over a van............
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04-22-2005, 02:13 PM
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04-22-2005, 02:14 PM
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#12 | | Master of Ewes
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04-22-2005, 04:04 PM
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This is the WW2 amphib bus you can have a London tour in... on land like this or down the Thames... | |
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04-22-2005, 04:12 PM
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#14 | | He who does not skim
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Country: | Similar to the Harbour Hopper tours here in Halifax.
They're ex-US Army amphibs that were used in Vietnam. | |
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04-23-2005, 07:11 AM
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| I think the London one is ex British Army or some such... dunno much about it but I bet my nephew does as he has been on it... says it was great fun... | |
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