Hi Guys,
Well as usual I’m trying to solve a little filming issue. We have a scene on a WW2 airfield and need to see a bomb tractor towing some bombs out – think Lancaster bomb load, but don’t get yourself too wrapped up with 100% accuracy. Has someone got such a set up?
We’ve looked under all the usual rocks, East Kirby, Hendon etc. It’s a proper film so there’s certainly some dosh available to throw in the kitty.
Thanks in advance, I know the collective knowledge on this forum is mighty impressive!
Thank you,
Taifun
By: TEXANTOMCAT - 12th February 2016 at 16:32
That’s a Clark Mototug I think – we have a postwar Mercury c/w bomb trolley and bombs at Sywell –
http://www.clarkmhc.com/company/history.asp
https://sites.google.com/a/mapsairmuseum.org/jg-navy-tug/clarktor-6/history
Since 1927ish apparently!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joes_place/sets/72157617014917814/
TT
By: Arabella-Cox - 11th February 2016 at 21:21
When was the type of tug (with the yellow front plate) depicted in the photo first produced?
We have a post-war one at Speke which looks just the same.
TIA,
Anon.
By: Arabella-Cox - 11th February 2016 at 17:41
Richard has a fantastic collection of vehicles in addition to the museum buildings. The tug is a new toy, so I’m sure he’ll be happy to show it off!
By: Taifun - 11th February 2016 at 17:15
Debach Airfield Museum
Thank you guys, the depth of knowledge never fails to impress! Looks like Debach will have a little extra £ dropping in their pot.
Really appreciate all the input.
Thank you
Taifun
By: Arabella-Cox - 10th February 2016 at 21:02
Debach Airfield Museum
By: Rocketeer - 10th February 2016 at 20:24
Saw complete lot at Debach.
By: Jayce - 10th February 2016 at 19:31
Somebody had a restoration blog of one over on HMVF a few years ago. IIRC several other members had some as well and were sharing pics and stories, (Gordon M was one). So it may be a good idea to ask over there as well. They come up for sale from time to time.
By: adrian_gray - 10th February 2016 at 18:44
Bicester Heritage have a David Brown aircraft tug – though not sure if it’s right for period, or whether they’d have the rest.
Adrian
By: Arabella-Cox - 10th February 2016 at 17:38
Well we have a 1,000ILb’er, or whatever the American equivelant is, an original prop from the filming of Memphis Belle…..I can lift it with one hand……but it looked and still looks real!
By: TonyT - 10th February 2016 at 17:29
http://yorkshireairmuseum.org/exhibits/historic-military-vehicles/
By: FarlamAirframes - 10th February 2016 at 16:14
One on eBay last week!
seems to have gone but there is this one
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