http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:58:16 GMT 10 http://www.517prct.org/images/3_logos.gif http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/feed/? http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/photographs-f11/holland-and-belgium-t35.htm Cpl Bez Hi All, Just posting a few pictures of one of the busiest days of my life. A morning of work in Maastricht in Holland under midday, followed by trying to cram battlefield sites from Holland and Belgium into one day! We didn't do too badly, and managed to visit quite a few places. The first place we visited was Margraten Military Cemetery in Holland, which is literally just 6/7km outside of Maastricht where we were staying. Maastricht is in the far bottom right corner of Holland tucked ... PHOTOGRAPHS Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:58:16 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/photographs-f11/holland-and-belgium-t35.htm#279 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/photographs-f11/holland-and-belgium-t35.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/photographs-f11/my-new-purchase-t32.htm samharris45 Thought I would post some pics of my new purchase....... So what do you think? Sam PHOTOGRAPHS Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:06:27 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/photographs-f11/my-new-purchase-t32.htm#260 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/photographs-f11/my-new-purchase-t32.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/huge-update-t34.htm Cpl Bez Hi Guys, Now i dont know how long this will stay up for, because Jon is due to be doing some updates to the forum, and we may lose this one, but it'll be for good reason. Myself and Jon feel as though we have hit dead ends in this hobby. Both of us are sick of the politics within groups and the Hobby in general and also feel we've now both reached the point where we're able to do something about this, and not sit back and just put up with other peoples bollocks, and i'm sure others ... BATTLING BUZZARDS LHG Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:11:18 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/huge-update-t34.htm#276 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/huge-update-t34.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/south-of-france-trip-t33.htm darrenbond Hi guys, Not sure if anyone still looks on the forum any more, but a group trip to the South of France is being organised by Glen Mallen, i have put my name down for it. Just wondered if any of you guys ma fancy it. Details below. Would be worth thinking about doing next year as a group if its not a option this year. Hi guys, Although a few of us have discussed this already, can I please have ASAP some (DEFINITE) names of people who would like to go to Southern France ... 2008 EVENTS Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:06:34 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/south-of-france-trip-t33.htm#273 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/south-of-france-trip-t33.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/2010-event-plan-t31.htm darrenbond
heres a new thread for the next years events. Maybe worth starting with a list of events and figuring out which ones we can do etc..

Victory Show? Belting? Europe trip?


Darren]]> 2008 EVENTS Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:19:12 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/2010-event-plan-t31.htm#251 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/2010-event-plan-t31.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/at-the-front-jumpsuits-t11.htm Cpl Bez Hi Guys, The plan is to make an order with At The Front for our jumpsuits as soon as possible, preferably within the next month or so. So if you're interested add you name to this list and when we're ready we'll order. **The reason we order from At The Front is because they're plain and simply as close to Original as you will get. The Colour is spot on, the stitching and build quality is second to none and most importantly the trousers pockets are SQUARE. Most manaufactuers of the ... THE QUATER MASTERS STORE Sun, 18 May 2008 16:35:18 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/at-the-front-jumpsuits-t11.htm#51 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/at-the-front-jumpsuits-t11.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/2009-events-t30.htm darrenbond Hi guys, Hope your all keeping well, have been thinking that we should try and figure out a plan about what events we can try and do as a group this year. I am really keen on getting something moving forward. Just need to sort out who is around when and where etc. I know money is tight, and outside life is number one at mo. But would be nice to make 2009 the year that we " Attack" the reenactment world and show them what the mighty 517th all about. I guess the first thing to ... 2008 EVENTS Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:17:28 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/2009-events-t30.htm#204 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/2009-events-t30.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/1st-pattern-griswold-bags-t27.htm Cpl Bez Hi All, The reason a 2nd Pattern Griswold was made was because the fastenings on the 1st Pattern were poor and the bag had a tendency to rip open on a jump and throw the rifle out, but the 517th were issued these on Bulk ready for their drop into Southern France. They were handed over to their riggers who added 3 straps with lift the dot snaps on to securely fasten the bags shut and the problem was solved. To buy reproduction 1st pattern Griswolds would be easy, but like most things with ... THE QUATER MASTERS STORE Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:40:15 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/1st-pattern-griswold-bags-t27.htm#158 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/1st-pattern-griswold-bags-t27.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/january-31st-photoshoot-t26.htm Cpl Bez Hi All, Me and Jon were discussing the idea of coming up to mine for a photoshoot on January 31st the day before we hit Stoneleigh. First of all, it'd be good to bang a few uniforms together to get some good photos of the different periods, so we need to try and decide who's going to do what. What i was going to suggest was to try and portray the Unit through all stages of its existence. This means training periods (Standard M42's, Jumpboots, 17th Airborne SSI, Plain M2, Jon?), Combat ... BATTLING BUZZARDS LHG Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:51:01 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/january-31st-photoshoot-t26.htm#154 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/january-31st-photoshoot-t26.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/t5-chutes-t28.htm darrenbond Hi guy, just in case any of you were in the market for a T5 ill thought ill drop in some links to some people doing repros on the market today. www.vintageparachutes.co I would say that vintage parachutes do the best on the market, the price does match the standard of the chute.. but well worth every penny. But be ware they are a state side company so shiping could cost you. If your interseted just drop him an email asking for a info pack, all price range and option listed eg colour ... THE QUATER MASTERS STORE Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:24:11 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/t5-chutes-t28.htm#187 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/t5-chutes-t28.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/victory-show-2009-t29.htm Cpl Bez Hi All, Been thinking about the potential events for the group this year and it seems fairly limited. First of all a lot of us are spunking a lot of cash this year what with all the Anniversaries that are going on and stuff, trips to Normandy, Holland etc. Looking at event listing for the year, most are just.............shit lol. All of the good ones most are either already attending or can't make it to. Our options ive worked out, for this year at least are almost limited to the Victory ... 2008 EVENTS Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:59:19 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/victory-show-2009-t29.htm#191 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/victory-show-2009-t29.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/welcome-all-t2.htm Cpl Bez Hi All, Just a quick post to say welcome all to this new group. It was formed by Me and Jon pretty much due to the fact that we're not only sick and tired of doing displays that have been done a million times, but to do a unit that deserves recognition just as much as any other. The combat record for the 517th speaks for itself, to this day it's fitness records have not been beaten by any other US Unit, it performed with distinction in Combat getting itself a well deserved reputation ... BATTLING BUZZARDS LHG Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:44:11 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/welcome-all-t2.htm#2 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/welcome-all-t2.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/off-topic-f10/shorty-i-need-your-help-t25.htm samharris45
Whats the name of it? I have totally forgot and want to email to see if he can get me anything for stoneleigh.

Sam]]> OFF TOPIC Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:28:52 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/off-topic-f10/shorty-i-need-your-help-t25.htm#147 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/off-topic-f10/shorty-i-need-your-help-t25.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/resources-f9/research-material-t4.htm Cpl Bez Below is a list of stuff each member should make every effort to source. 1st Airborne Task Force (Michel De Trez). Now notoriously hard to get hold of, this book is the ULTIMATE for Uniform and equipment information regarding the 1st Airborne task force. It features highly detailed pictures of ORIGINAL items used by the 1 ABTF during Operation Dragoon. Certain shops in Normandy still sell second prints which aren't quite as good as the first runs but still feature all the information that ... RESOURCES Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:28:24 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/resources-f9/research-material-t4.htm#4 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/resources-f9/research-material-t4.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/off-topic-f10/next-meet-up-t24.htm samharris45 Just to give you the heads up I have suggested that our next meet up (after Stoneleigh) be at my flat. I think Shorty said he is next free in March and I know Mark will be up at that time so when we get nearer the time I will propse dates. I have loads of room if anyone wants to have a few beers and crash. There's loads of takaways round the corner and a number of pubs within 5-10min walk so we don't have to stay in. What does everyone think? Sam OFF TOPIC Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:25:12 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/off-topic-f10/next-meet-up-t24.htm#145 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/off-topic-f10/next-meet-up-t24.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/for-sale-f7/class-a-and-an-ike-jacket-for-sale-t21.htm samharris45 Bez with your obsession with Class A's and Ike's I though I would offer you, or anyone on this forum first dibs on these. [img] [url=http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7&u=13404054] I have a class A Jacket (the one I talked to you baoute Bez) with what I beleve to be a costal artillary patch on it. I found some info that this unit was based in the U.S. but late in the war part was sent to the ETO to fight? It a very nice jacket 37R dated Nov 14th 1942. Has all the inspectors ... FOR SALE Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:00:13 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/for-sale-f7/class-a-and-an-ike-jacket-for-sale-t21.htm#123 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/for-sale-f7/class-a-and-an-ike-jacket-for-sale-t21.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/517th-m1-pots-t9.htm Cpl Bez Hi Guys, As all know, the 517th were issued with standard M1 Infantry pots prior to landing in Italy in 1944, so before making their first combat jump in August '44 as part of dragoon they had to be Rigger modified to work as Airborne helmets. I have been working for a while to get a replica made and to find a source for us, and i have finally suceeded. Chris (Fuman on the WWII Forum) has made two, i have had one and Jon has taken the other, but he is after orders from you guys so ... THE QUATER MASTERS STORE Fri, 16 May 2008 19:52:32 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/517th-m1-pots-t9.htm#23 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/517th-m1-pots-t9.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/battle-t23.htm Mark
we oviously cant expect everyone to come as 517th but we could sure as hell involve the 3rd infantry

i havent thought this out fully yet as i need to do more research but it is a possibility

what the ideas

thoughts or gennerally any thing else]]> 2008 EVENTS Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:01:04 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/battle-t23.htm#129 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/battle-t23.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/517th-prct-f3/the-battle-of-the-bulge-t20.htm Cpl Bez Hi All, Me and Shorty thought it'd be good to keep the history of the Regiment way up top of the Priorities for the group, its important we all know what the unit did, where, when and why, so that when asked at events we can without looking like berks. I thought i'd start with something appropriate to our first impression, that being what the unit did in the Battle Of The Bulge. The Battle Of The Bulge for the 517th PRCT In Late November the 517th PRCT went into a reserve for ... 517th PRCT Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:05:29 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/517th-prct-f3/the-battle-of-the-bulge-t20.htm#119 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/517th-prct-f3/the-battle-of-the-bulge-t20.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/events-t22.htm samharris45 Events just to keep it up to date!

Just a thought

Sam]]> 2008 EVENTS Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:17:15 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/events-t22.htm#124 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/events-t22.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/everything-in-living-history-we-want-need-to-avoid-t18.htm Shorty http://www.wwiireenacting.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=109&t=47784&st=0&sk=t&sd=a Because I've got sod all else to do tonight I was browsing the WW2 forum and found this little gem of a thread. Bez will know the bloke who is asking for the M3 mags, it's the tour guide from Littlecote. For those who haven't seen him he turned up to do this tour for a group of Americans visiting some of the major 506th locations in Britain and Europe as part of the Stephen Ambrose tours. ... BATTLING BUZZARDS LHG Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:26:12 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/everything-in-living-history-we-want-need-to-avoid-t18.htm#100 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/everything-in-living-history-we-want-need-to-avoid-t18.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/happy-new-year-t16.htm Shorty
Hopefully 2009 will bring a good show season and some top quality reenacting for all of us!!]]> BATTLING BUZZARDS LHG Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:06:35 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/happy-new-year-t16.htm#96 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/happy-new-year-t16.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/517th-prct-f3/517th-prct-reunion-videos-youtube-t19.htm Shorty
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=C5pmsZ6JNBc&feature=related

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=tbx9a-q8j14&feature=related

Enjoy!!]]> 517th PRCT Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:56:39 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/517th-prct-f3/517th-prct-reunion-videos-youtube-t19.htm#104 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/517th-prct-f3/517th-prct-reunion-videos-youtube-t19.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/uniforms-and-equipment-battle-of-the-bulge-t17.htm Cpl Bez Hi All, So, with it being decided that as a group we might be better off doing a bulge impression first for the 517th group, here is a few basics. A) Jumpsuits gone. First of all, if you look at the photos in De Trez's book you will notice that as time goes by Jumpsuits slowly disappear and M-43s start to creep in a lot more. The unit received no re-issue of Jumpsuits at any point and when they got knackered the soldiers were often lead to make modifications to uniforms or raid their ... THE QUATER MASTERS STORE Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:32:20 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/uniforms-and-equipment-battle-of-the-bulge-t17.htm#99 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/uniforms-and-equipment-battle-of-the-bulge-t17.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/for-sale-f7/para-oval-t15.htm darrenbond
ebay 160254665647

Darren "attack"]]> FOR SALE Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:41:17 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/for-sale-f7/para-oval-t15.htm#90 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/for-sale-f7/para-oval-t15.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/normandy-august-2008-t10.htm Shorty Right guys, Bez and I are putting together a trip to Normandy in mid August. It'll be 2 days travelling and three days in Normandy itself, so 5 days in all. We are looking to leave on a Thursday so we can enjoy Friday Saturday and Sunday there and get back late on the Monday. There will be 5 places in my car, so with Bez and I that leaves 3 places left up for grabs. If I could take more I would but short of someone going in the boot it'd be tricky! We are looking at camping ... 2008 EVENTS Sun, 18 May 2008 15:14:14 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/normandy-august-2008-t10.htm#47 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/normandy-august-2008-t10.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/for-sale-f7/for-sale-t13.htm darrenbond
its dated 1937, comes with orginal sling and cleaning rod!!!

sell for £240.

Darren]]> FOR SALE Tue, 20 May 2008 17:19:30 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/for-sale-f7/for-sale-t13.htm#66 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/for-sale-f7/for-sale-t13.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/first-event-t7.htm Cpl Bez Hi Guys, For the first event, most of you i've spoken to say it would probably be best for us to hit hard with a Dragoon impression. Kit all over the place (But in an Authentic way ), camouflage, and unauthorized kit. Been reading the 517th History to try and get a better idea of squad structures. Basically, they only had 2 squads per platoon as opposed to 3 up until November when they finally received enough replacements to give each company an extra squad per platoon, increasing ... BATTLING BUZZARDS LHG Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:07:53 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/first-event-t7.htm#10 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/first-event-t7.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/off-topic-f10/great-aviation-website-t12.htm Shorty
www.richard-seaman.com and go to the aviation link. ]]> OFF TOPIC Tue, 20 May 2008 10:48:06 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/off-topic-f10/great-aviation-website-t12.htm#63 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/off-topic-f10/great-aviation-website-t12.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/photographs-f11/littlecote-manor-hq-co-506th-pir-1943-1944-t8.htm Shorty Just a few photos from yesterday when Bez and myself went to Littlecote Manor to meet Forest Guth. Unfortunately Forrest couldn't make the tour having just stepped off an 8 hour flight from the US, I think he was probably feeling a bit out of it, but the tour was very interesting and then visiting Aldbourne afterwards and having a pint in the Blue Boar pub was great. Littlecote Manor House The drive leading down to the manor house, which is on the left. It's down this ... PHOTOGRAPHS Mon, 12 May 2008 19:50:30 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/photographs-f11/littlecote-manor-hq-co-506th-pir-1943-1944-t8.htm#13 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/photographs-f11/littlecote-manor-hq-co-506th-pir-1943-1944-t8.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/discuss-events-t5.htm Cpl Bez Hi Guys, We need to do a little forward planning with future events. I know that most of us are committed to other events with other groups and it appears obvious to me that only a few displays will be held by the group this year before the show season ends, simply because it may take so long for us to get on our feet. So discuss here potential events, not only for this year but for the group in general, whatever year, and hopefully we can compile a list of the ones to go for. I personally ... 2008 EVENTS Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:30:59 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/discuss-events-t5.htm#7 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/2008-events-f5/discuss-events-t5.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/kit-list-t6.htm danbarrell HI guys any chance of posting a kit list so i can start getting my gear together . cheers THE QUATER MASTERS STORE Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:09:59 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/kit-list-t6.htm#8 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/kit-list-t6.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/our-company-t3.htm Cpl Bez
The exact unit we will be portraying will be D.Company, 2nd Battalion, 517th PIR.

Bez]]> BATTLING BUZZARDS LHG Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:53:52 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/our-company-t3.htm#3 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/battling-buzzards-lhg-f2/our-company-t3.htm