you could always get this lot to make you the pukka kit!
http://www.gievesandhawkesmilitary.com/ ... iform.html
Heh, that company likes round numbers in it's pricing structure!
ace john.
That RAF uniform looks mint. Going for the 'Tache, Officers, RAF, for the use of as well? 
When we were a Kingdom it was run by a King
When we were an Empire it was run by an Empress
Now we're a country we're run by a..........
whos John ?
sorry, i was on the phone to my mate john about the ESS glasses when i read your post 
Here you go Steve:
http://moustachesrus.co.uk/default.aspx
http://www.thelaughingstock.co.uk/acata ... eards.html
Excellent
1/6 South Staffordshire : France 1940
In January 1940 the 1/6th South Staffords under Lt/Colonel W. E. (Billy) GIBBONS, were moved to Aldershot, and after special training in April were sent as part of the BEF to France, and attached to III Corps, constructing defensive positions and other work in the Bethune area.
In May 1940 when the Germans invaded the Low Countries, the Battalion moved as part of 44th Division into Belgium around Oudenarde and the River Scheldt line, where on 17th May they were attacked and retired to defences along the River Lys. On the 23rd the Battalion was in the area of Courtrai preparing bridges for demolition and Captain PEARSON of "C" Company was awarded the Military Cross for his work.
The night of the 23rd the unit was sent to Neuve Eglise to defend III Corps headquarters and the Battalion HQ was bombed causing slight casualties. On the 25th the Battalion was ordered to Ypres leaving "D" Company to defend III Corps HQ, and after this lost contact with the remainder of the Battalion. "D" took part in heavy fighting and one platoon was wiped out when overrun by German tanks, the remaining platoons made their way to the coast and evacuation.
The remainder [of the Battalion] were still around Ypres and "C" Company were involved in heavy fighting causing many enemy casualties before they [were] withdrawn after hearing news of the Belgian surrender to the enemy. The Battalion then made its way towards Dunkirk and on the 30th May was in reserve to 150 Brigade on the Dunkirk perimeter. They then moved to Bray Dunes and [finally] to Dunkirk itself, where the Battalion was evacuated at 9 pm on 2nd June, arriving in Folkstone next morning.
The South Staffordshire Regiment received the battle honour NORTHWEST EUROPE 1940 for 1/6 Battalion's participation.
On the beach at Dunkirk eight members of 1/6 South Staffords await evacuation. The French officer in the picture is probably an interpreter. [BBC Where I Live: Stoke and Staffordshire]
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Thanks to Tony Duncombe of Willenhall (in the Black Country) for the above article. 11/2005
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there you go chommers, south staffs at dunkirk
Aye, that's why I suggested S Staffs (and posted the same link as you!).
It is stretching things a bit since Op Ariel is a long way from Dunkirk and it would have been over a month since the last boats left Dunkirk so I'll be pretty knackered! Meh, I 'found' a motor bike, then ditched it for a push bike in a desperate attempt to locate the next evacuation of Operation Cycle. Damn! Too late for that one! Push on across to the last organised evacuation of Operation Ariel. Damn! Too late for that one too! Good job I met up with you chaps - hope we can get to the coast and blag us a fishing boat!
For you the war is over. 
You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier
us chaps from the GH wernt left behind, we were ordered to fight on as the rear guard .
Here're our new recruits as regular infantry.
It's 49 pattern trousers, Australian BD Jackets, plus webbing from Sabre Sales. Helmets are borrowed from us but we have two extra on the way from Sgt Heide.
Badges and tags will be removed prior to the event. We know it's not perfect!
Fantastic! Great work, guys. 
You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier
Well done Paul and Sinead (and B&A of course!) - damn fine show! The Ceanothus looks good too 
The Ceanothus looks good too
WTF?
Listen, a *proper* bloke can only put plants into two groups. Ones you can smoke, and ones you cannot smoke - and you sure as hell shouldn't use poncy names for them. "That blue one over there" is as technical as it should get.... 
When we were a Kingdom it was run by a King
When we were an Empire it was run by an Empress
Now we're a country we're run by a..........
The Ceanothus looks good too
WTF?
Listen, a *proper* bloke can only put plants into two groups. Ones you can smoke, and ones you cannot smoke - and you sure as hell shouldn't use poncy names for them. "That blue one over there" is as technical as it should get....
That would imply you understood him perfectly and aren't willing to admit.... or that you googled
Dag nabbit! That Choisya ternata "sundance" is thriving - compared to mine which has been struggling for survival for about 3 years! 
You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier
chommers, stiener, dont make me come over there......
that looks awsome B+A, very good.
Surely the allies (Brits) need to be more, well, dirty ? On the run for days, bedraggled, broken and covered in mud ? How about some fake blood and bandages ?
