Simviation Forum - Patton Drivers

May 29^th, 2007 at 4:42pm

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Here are some pictures I took last sunday at the Patton Drivers meeting in the small town of Ulbeek.

The Patton Drivers are a bunch of WW2 vehicles collectors. They buy old WW2 wrecks, restore them and keep them in driving condition.
During this meeting the whole town of Ulbeek was transformed into a large US Army camp. The members even dress up in WW2 uniforms, as you can see on my pics. On sunday there was a big parade with all kinds of trucks, jeeps, motorcycles and stuff.
Don't ask me the type's of vehicles, because the only one I know is the Willies jeep, maybe somebody can help?

I really like the Patton look-a-like, he looks mean, but he is actually a nice guy.

Here is Old Blood and Guts himself, starting the parade.

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Reply #1 - May 29^th, 2007 at 4:48pm

Heathaze Ex Member

Nice idea. Cool

Shame about the ever present hi-viz jackets...

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Reply #2 - May 29^th, 2007 at 4:54pm

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Excellent. I like the authentic wartime building in the last shot. LOL

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Shame about the ever present hi-viz jackets...

My thoughts exactly. You beat me to it. You won't be allowed outside your front door without one soon. Roll Eyes

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Reply #3 - May 29^th, 2007 at 4:57pm

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Quote:

Nice idea. Cool

Shame about the ever present hi-viz jackets...

That's one of our Belgian laws, when blocking streets for a parade, the people responsible for the traffic have to wear bright colored jackets.

Frank.

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Reply #4 - May 29^th, 2007 at 4:58pm

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Not only in Belgium Frank. The blasted things are rapidly taking over the world. http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/da-hivis.jpg

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Reply #5 - May 29^th, 2007 at 5:20pm