65th Anniversary thank you to K&C. (1 Viewer)

[Rob]

Have just enjoyed almost a whole day watching the events in Normandy to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of D Day.I have watched with huge pride the veterans in all their glory and dignity be celebrated and revered by the good people of Normandy and people from around the world.As someone who grew up listening to the stories of D Day and watching 'The Longest day' i am always deeply moved when i either visit Normandy or think of what our young men went through on those beaches.I cannot begin to tell you how proud i am of the young men from my country and her allies and what they did that day.

So i just wanted to say a thank you to K&C for releasing such a wonderful range of British and Canadian troops in this very special year,it is a fitting tribute to the veterans and i will display them with great pride and gratitude.

Rob

 

[rossim1]

Just one certain woman was missing, nice one mr president

 

[Rob]

Yes it would have been nice,at least Charles was there.I must say i was disgusted with the booing of Gordon Brown on his arrival,this was not a day for politics it was for rememberance and thanks giving,i thought it was disrespectful to the veterans.

However it was a great day and if the authorities think its the last big one they better think again!.Those veterans have vowed to keep coming back and i wouldn't bet against them!

Rob

 

[Gazza]

I too amd very proud of my fellow countrymen who stormed the beaches at D-Day (as I am of all the forces involved - US, canadian, French and the largely forgotten Commonwealth).

I though do not think that 'toy soldiers' are a fitting tribute; I am sorry I think it is at risk of trivialising it. (I know you would never mean this - you and I have similar views Rob, on WWII and what we did as a country) A fitting tribute would be, we look after these people in their old age.

As to booing Brown; I am sure the majority of the people there were pro-military and our PM is sending 'our boys' to war ill-equipped and they are also not being looked after when they come home; maybe that is why they object.

Do not want a bun fight - just think watching events today about D-Day put toy soldiers in perspective.

Cheers

Gazza

 

[Rob]

I too amd very proud of my fellow countrymen who stormed the beaches at D-Day (as I am of all the forces involved - US, canadian, French and the largely forgotten Commonwealth).

I though do not think that 'toy soldiers' are a fitting tribute; I am sorry I think it is at risk of trivialising it. (I know you would never mean this - you and I have similar views Rob, on WWII and what we did as a country) A fitting tribute would be, we look after these people in their old age.

As to booing Brown; I am sure the majority of the people there were pro-military and our PM is sending 'our boys' to war ill-equipped and they are also not being looked after when they come home; maybe that is why they object.

Do not want a bun fight - just think watching events today about D-Day put toy soldiers in perspective.

Cheers

Gazza

I was not trying to equate Toy soldiers in any way with real life,i can't imagine who would?.

I was not for one second suggesting the Toy Soldiers were the same as looking after these old folk in their later years,what i was saying is that it is fitting and welcome that Andy has released these in the 65th Anniversary year.

I think possibly you did not read the first paragraph of my post,after the moving ceremonies i have watched today i just thought it was good timing re the release.

Rob

 

[Capitolron]

After spending most of day watching "The Longest Day" and the Military Channel - I am really amazed on how many K&C Models have popped out of the screen when shown.

Andy and K&C has certainly done a great job over the years releasing vehicles that brought the War back to France. I have also seen a few things that would hopefully will be made one day or improved !

Good Job - King & Country - great stuff.

 

[sammy719]

Just got home a few hours ago from my sons birthday party, yes how cool is it to be born on June 6th!! he is only 11 but he is very proud of that date, we had a great time but even better we have 8 hours of D-Day stuff recorded on the dvr, the greatest invention of the 21st century!!...Sammy

 

[jazzeum]

At St Mere Eglise,

 

[Rob]

Nice pic Brad,can't be many stain glass windows that feature WW2.

Rob

 

[Rob]

A small pretty nondescript bridge really,but so important that morning.

Rob

 

[hoogri]

very nice remembrance of the day yesterday.
for all I say ...... thank liberators

but I still miss some countries
richard
ps.
'm certainly pleased with the new models of kc

 

[damian]

A very good day all round for the Dutch club.
I see Holland have qualified for 2010.
Hope to see you guys supporting your team in Orange.
Thanks for posting that photo and all the other dioramas over the last year.
You seem to have an active club and that is always great.

 

[HAWKEYE]

Thanks for the pictures rob. I was hoping to be there for the 65th. I tried to get big george to go on the 6oth but he couldn't break away. I was personally at the 45th anniversary when the pegasus bridge was still in place. I took a ship over with some british veterns and we landed at quisterham on june 5th. These vets took me under their wing. They fought at the bridge and i was able to attend their reunion. I got to see piper millen lead them once again over the bridge. They were marching only as the british do with arms swinging high like they were 18 again. We ate and drank at the cafe, met col hans von luck, the queen mom was there and i got to attend quite a party that was put on that nite buy the last of the local surviving resistance. The buddies i met were actually scottish and i would like to thank duncan gaffney, claude "jock" miller and wally. These guys about killed me as they drank whiskey from about noon to two in the morning and they were great guys. When dday comes around i always think of their service and sacrafice. God bless them and all the other vets.

 

[Rob]

Thanks for the pictures rob. I was hoping to be there for the 65th. I tried to get big george to go on the 6oth but he couldn't break away. I was personally at the 45th anniversary when the pegasus bridge was still in place. I took a ship over with some british veterns and we landed at quisterham on june 5th. These vets took me under their wing. They fought at the bridge and i was able to attend their reunion. I got to see piper millen lead them once again over the bridge. They were marching only as the british do with arms swinging high like they were 18 again. We ate and drank at the cafe, met col hans von luck, the queen mom was there and i got to attend quite a party that was put on that nite buy the last of the local surviving resistance. The buddies i met were actually scottish and i would like to thank duncan gaffney, claude "jock" miller and wally. These guys about killed me as they drank whiskey from about noon to two in the morning and they were great guys. When dday comes around i always think of their service and sacrafice. God bless them and all the other vets.

Wonderful story Hawkeye,sounds like you had a visit you will always remember.The veterans are what really bring Normandy to life,i've been lucky enough to talk to many of them over the years and its a true honour.I am returning in September and can hardly wait.

Rob

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thanks for the pictures rob. I was hoping to be there for the 65th. I tried to get big george to go on the 6oth but he couldn't break away. I was personally at the 45th anniversary when the pegasus bridge was still in place. I took a ship over with some british veterns and we landed at quisterham on june 5th. These vets took me under their wing. They fought at the bridge and i was able to attend their reunion. I got to see piper millen lead them once again over the bridge. They were marching only as the british do with arms swinging high like they were 18 again. We ate and drank at the cafe, met col hans von luck, the queen mom was there and i got to attend quite a party that was put on that nite buy the last of the local surviving resistance. The buddies i met were actually scottish and i would like to thank duncan gaffney, claude "jock" miller and wally. These guys about killed me as they drank whiskey from about noon to two in the morning and they were great guys. When dday comes around i always think of their service and sacrafice. God bless them and all the other vets.

I had an amazing experience with Scottish WWII vets having a reunion at the Tommy Atkins Club in London about 15 years ago. I was staying there with a buddy of mine, Jim Wapelhorst, who is a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army. They were 51st Division, and I bought them a round, and that got the ball rolling. They were great guys, and I felt privileged to spend an evening listening to them remember.

 

[HAWKEYE]

hey rob, if you are going over in september you might want to hit arnhem the third week of september for that anniversary. i took my wife there we she was pregnent in 1997. a pretty interesting place.

 

[rossim1]

Get me some sand mate lol LCA has mailed.

 

[Rob]

hey rob, if you are going over in september you might want to hit arnhem the third week of september for that anniversary. i took my wife there we she was pregnent in 1997. a pretty interesting place.

Hey Hawkeye,i'd love to be there,however my wonderfully understanding wife is giving up some of her holiday to visit Normandy so asking her to go to Arnhem may be pushing it.But there is next year!

Rob

 

[Rob]

Get me some sand mate lol LCA has mailed.

No problem!

Rob