D-Day gun boats' 'race against time' for 70th anniversary

Gerald · 12-22-13, 12:46 PM

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Thousands of veterans will make their way to France next year to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Among those hoping to take part are the men who sailed Britain's motor gun boats to protect the troops as they landed on the beaches.

But plans for them to travel on the only restored gun boats still in existence are facing some challenges.

Interestingly, I hope it goes the way of the project.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25483778

Jimbuna · 12-22-13, 12:53 PM

On the tv this morning...they need £100,000 to overhaul the 'German' engines.

Current sponsors Bae will probably drop out having recently announced large job cuts.

Gerald · 12-22-13, 01:04 PM

£100,000 is much I hope some other sponsors jump into this case.

Jimbuna · 12-22-13, 02:12 PM

Aye rgr that.

12-22-13, 12:53 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	On the tv this morning...they need £100,000 to overhaul the 'German' engines. Current sponsors Bae will probably drop out having recently announced large job cuts. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-22-13, 01:04 PM	#3
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	£100,000 is much I hope some other sponsors jump into this case. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

12-22-13, 02:12 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Aye rgr that. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!