The false ‘700’ is not rare. These were used commonly in RAF aircraft engineering trade training circles, certainly in the 1950s and, I suspect, earlier.

I remember that ‘my’ fictional aircraft was a Mosquito (forget which Mark) and had been ‘serviced’ by fictional mechanics, fitters, and oversigned by NCOs whose names were taken from those of popular jazz musicians of the day, eg: LAC D.Ellington, Flt/Sgt S. Getz, etc.:D

Sorry to learn of your current situation, Jim.

Life has given you a kicking recently.

Chin up, old forum-friend!

You’re talking to oldies here – grief any excitement like that may wipe out half this forum 🙂

Now this is what we want https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zqpDVyCB2Y 😮

I don’t know about that – it sent me to the little boys’ room after a couple of minutes :rolleyes:

AND – I bet you didn’t sit through it all, trumper!

Nice bird song, although a little repetitive in my opinion.

Showing my age here – I remember most of these :apologetic: and have driven (or had a ride in :o) a couple, including the SS Jaguar and the Ford van used by our butcher.

5. Austin 8 Tourer (Moggy is right! – as always?)

6. SS Jaguar Mark IV

7. Hillman Husky

8 & 9. Sunbeam Talbot 10 (I once owned a Sunbeam Talbot 90 – wish I could afford one now!)

10. Morris 8 Series II

11 & 12. Ford E494C 5 cwt van (I admit, I Googled the type number!)

13 is a Flying Standard 12
15 is a Humber Snipe
17 looks like an Austin Light Van(judging by the badge
19 is a Morris 14(could be a Wolsey but I can’t see the little badge that lights up on the radiator grill)
21 is a Commer Cob with passenger windows added or another Hillman Husky

I believe 19 is a Wolseley – close inspection of the top of the radiator grill looks like the illuminated badge of that particular variant.

Vans with side windows were quite common in the 1950s-1960s, due to the vehicle purchase tax system in force at the time. Some vans had the luxury of SLIDING side windows….my finances dictated the cheaper ‘fixed’ single pane option on my Ford Thames van. Mine also had a modified bus seat in the back, with a quick release wing nut system. Served me well with a young family to lug around, until I was posted to oriental climes. It continued to serve my (single)younger brother as a passion wagon for a further two years after that.

I have heard that this particular TV show is a ‘set up’ for entertainment purposes. This explains some of these apparently ‘unbelievable bargain finds – but then, I’m a bit on the cynical side 🙂

Welcome to the forum, Giorgio!

Nice pictures, do you have any more?
Thanks for posting.