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Subject: Messing about on the river!

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Dave P.

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Date Posted: 18:18:16 04/16/05 Sat

Scoobie, never mind about answers on a postcard, come on, spill the beans. Sounds like a good 'war' story if ever there was one. Does anyone remember the time we 'swam' the M109s across the R.Vaser (various pictures on Black Macs and Derek Melias photo discs)? I remember at the time thinking, "NO way can 75ton of metal float, even with the aid of balloons tied to the side!" Happily, I was proven wrong but there were a few moments of doubt for some of the crews. I seem to recall Ray Covells sub having a few sweaty palms when one of the flotation bags deflated and the gun developed a serious list to port. I personally, had a quiet snigger to myself because no way was I going to get on one of those monsters whilst it swam the river. I crossed in a Stalwart. Much better design, not as heavy and even looked vaguely nautical.

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