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  1. Mr. Godfrey

    All Things Khaki - Clothing the Vintage Adventurer

    Khaki and Green for Laides Viola Look's like ladies have khaki all for themselves and as you love Olive Drab :)
  2. Mr. Godfrey

    All Things Khaki - Clothing the Vintage Adventurer

    Afrika Korps peak cap Thanks for the info B.T. Will look at Richard's site, I have a feeling they are the same as the ones I have always seen and have, a sand colour, not sure if the red lining makes it look more orange if you know what I mean. Although I have been told to wash it and leave...
  3. Mr. Godfrey

    All Things Khaki - Clothing the Vintage Adventurer

    Valley of the Kings - my vote for Khaki I'm all for a thread on Khaki, OD, etc. So C.P. here's to Khaki :) Most of my wardrobe is of subdued colours anyway. In support of Khaki I have a photo of Dr. Otto Schaden taken last year outside his tomb (KV-63) in the Valley of the Kings, Now...
  4. Mr. Godfrey

    The best afternoon tea in London?

    Afternoon tea at the Dorchester I found rather good, however, it has been a few years since I last went. Have to agree mith Miss Du Guerre about Brown's. This was also used in the BBC series Miss Marple "At Bertrams Hotel" If your wife's is a literary buff you could always drive up M11 to...
  5. Mr. Godfrey

    WWII Cooking?

    100 Wartime recipes Good Day Appy I have just been looking at this as I could do with losing a few pounds or so my wife tell's me ;) http://1940sexperiment.wordpress.com/100-wartime-recipes/ With regard to Corned Beef, my Grandmother would serve it to us all every Saturday at 1600...
  6. Mr. Godfrey

    WWII Cooking?

    Ministry of Food Try the local library for books but research them on Amazon, etc to see what you would like. I have just borrowed the "Ministry of Food: Thrifty Wartime Ways to Feed Your Family Today" by Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall (ISBN-13: 978-1444700350) from my local library, I did not...
  7. Mr. Godfrey

    The Adventurer's Gear Thread

    Jonathan Sadly, the offer is not for the UK but I would like to try.
  8. Mr. Godfrey

    10 Favorite Opening Film Credits

    Well I have to say For a Few Dollars more http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bWKgYL1JAA and A fist Full of Dollars http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqjcoTzhaIk Judge for yourself. ;) they always get me, think it's muisc same as this classic, The Dambusters...
  9. Mr. Godfrey

    Who Did You Just See Live?

    The Hollies My wife wanted to see them and I drove but I have to admit it was a good concert and I enjoyed it. :)
  10. Mr. Godfrey

    WWII in advertising

    While it's not WWII, it made me think of the Fedora Lounge :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMqd5EQXD-g I has a SLR .762 rifle and my brother had the tommy gun. He also had a Lee Enfield 303, not sure if that was by Mattel.
  11. Mr. Godfrey

    What is your favorite aircraft of all time?

    Tante Ju (Ju 52) As ever, the one I most desire is Tante Ju. I would have it with no paint, design my own tail design and travel round the world on my own private adventure :) But I do like it in snow cammo!!! Not sure about snow though lol
  12. Mr. Godfrey

    What are you listening to?

    Oh Man, the poor chap has Exophthalmos. Must admit you made me smile though.
  13. Mr. Godfrey

    What are you listening to?

    Heino - blau blüht der enzian Well Mario, I am sorry you had Heino as a punishment :( .My father played Heino on tapes in the car when we were children and so I guess I link it to happy days out visiting new places (which I still enjoy) although perhaps some relatives on Sundays could have...
  14. Mr. Godfrey

    Dam Busters Production stills

    nice collection of photo's thanks. I went to see a screening of the "The Dambusters" at a local cinema two years ago, brilliant. I thought maybe the sound would be poor compared to modern stuff but the part where the Lanc climb after a low level cross on the lake was lound and moving. Also I...
  15. Mr. Godfrey

    What are you listening to?

    I have two that keep running around my head at the moment. Animal Nightlife -Love is just the great pretender. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfG3CztgHxY and Heino & Andre Rieu - Blau blüht der Enzian 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eI3wYMVjeg both get my feet tappin
  16. Mr. Godfrey

    WWII in advertising

    Yes, I think that series was based upon or followed the single he made called "Grandad", it was so long ago now :)
  17. Mr. Godfrey

    WWII in advertising

    PG Tips PG tips with a Dad's Army theme ;) http://www.tellyads.com/show_movie.php?filename=TA2489
  18. Mr. Godfrey

    WWII in advertising

    Hovis bread This covers both wars WW11 at 0:35 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz1a3LHSvnY
  19. Mr. Godfrey

    WWII in advertising

    Spitfire, It is a scene straight from the film, however it was used a commercial but the use of subtitles made it the ad. You are right though, the scene was made without the thought of a commercial but maybe product placment as you said. I guess the film would not have the same meaning if they...
  20. Mr. Godfrey

    WWII in advertising

    Pelican Crossing (Dad's Army) (1974) Has a slight WW11 touch! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_AaiNL8H54

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