Steve T Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Hi All Thought I would share pictures of my War Room. 95% of what you see I have recovered and preserved myself from WW2 sites around the UK, (with a few bits from Europe.....but from a while ago as I've not been digging there for a long time), as well as purchases from carboot sales and the like. Everything you see is completely inert and contain no explosive or propellent of any kind, and everything abides by current UK firearms legislation. All items have been recovered with documented landowners permission. How you enjoy looking at my little museum..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Waffenamt Posted February 19, 2016 Major General Share Posted February 19, 2016 Blimey! Thats a lot of digging squire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 I know. I hate to think the tonnage of earth I've shifted over the years.......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Timowski Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Great stuff. Nicely displayed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred Karno's Army Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 That's a cracking collection of scrap ,half the problem is displaying the stuff but you obviously have the room you lucky fella . Are tours available bank holidays and weekends lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Thanks guys. Scrap? SCRAP??!!!! What a cheek. Difference between the relics I've recovered, (apart from the corrosion ), and stuff you can buy is simple. Firstly, I know where every item was found and so know who used it.......what unit, and in some cases what individual. Secondly, a lot of my collection is unique. I defy anyone to go out there and buy, for instance, a sliding radio shelf from a P51B.....or how about a trigger for a Besa MG.........or perhaps a grenade discharger cup adapter for a P14.......exhaust manifold for a Mosquito night fighter.........a canopy release catch from a Spitfire........ I could go on all night! Not forgetting, the history of each item is intact. The last person to touch what I find was somebody involved in the conflict. oh.....and all the stuff I dig costs me nothing. Soapbox moment over.......and BREATHE..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 And yes, tours are available. You need to allow at least 3 hours and there is no charge.......except for people who call it scrap. For them, there is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred Karno's Army Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Lol,calm down dear as the commercial goes ,I won't dig out my buckets of scrap then from the past 30 + years .None shop bought . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 I love buckets of scrap........I rescue them, preserve them and get them displayed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HetzersGonnaHetz Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 What liscenses do you need for mainland European countries ie Belgium and France because I've heard there's places where it is illegal or not allowed full stop. Could you please enlighten me @Steve T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Waffenamt Posted March 1, 2016 Major General Share Posted March 1, 2016 Good question Hetz. Ive a pal who goes to France but reckons he can only dig on land with permission? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Waffenamt Posted March 1, 2016 Major General Share Posted March 1, 2016 I like your labelling system Steve. I was going to go for the old label gun method but may review that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HetzersGonnaHetz Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, Waffenamt said: Good question Hetz. Ive a pal who goes to France but reckons he can only dig on land with permission? It'd be great to do, but not on Normandy beaches, the French authorities deem it unsafe due to unexploded mines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 That's not true Hetzers I'm afraid. Around 5 years ago the French government declared every relic from WW2 and WW1 property of the French state. Remove an item and get caught, you get a hefty fine. Also, despite what others may say, current legislation in France prohibits digging and removal of objects on the majority of WW1 and WW2 battle sites, without a permit from the local government office. All in all, I wouldn't recommend MDing in France 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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