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100% Brickmania designed M3 Grant. Built from Instructions Club instructions and Bricklink purchased parts.
Back story (this model was built about 14 months ago):
I wanted to own either the M3 Grant (British) or the M3 Lee (American) but neither were available for sale.
At the time I had just parted out several sets in my Bricklink store for sale and had a decent amount of Tan parts. Combined with the fact that I needed a break from Old Dark Grey projects I went with this.
Photo: one of the original 150 mm guns.
The “Longues-sur-Mer battery” formed a part of Germany's Atlantic Wall coastal fortifications and was situated between the beaches Omaha and Gold (one of three Anglo-Canadian landing areas). The site consisted of four 150-mm guns, each protected by a large concrete casemate, a command post, shelters for personnel and ammunition, and several defensive machine-gun emplacements. On June 6th the battery opened fire at 06.05 am and fired a total of 170 shots throughout the day.
The Few were the airmen of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the aviators of the Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy (RN) who fought the Battle of Britain in the Second World War. The term comes from Winston Churchill's phrase "Never, in the field of human conflict, was so much owed by so many to so few."
The Japanese saw the line was crucial to their occupation of South-East Asia. An estimated 16 000 allied prisoners-of-war and 100 000 Asians lost their lives during the construction of the railroad line.
Tot trobant racons interessants i misteriosos per el centre medieval de Varsòvia....
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Finding interesting and mysterious places inside the medieval center of Warsaw...
A pillbox hangs precariously overlooking the 'North sea' at Aldbrough.
What is a pillbox and why were they built?
A pillbox is the name given to a small defensive structure from which a few soldiers could keep an invading army at bay.
The pillboxes we see today were all built during the Second World War when fears of an invasion were at their height.
Pillboxes were never used, as fortunately, the first line of defense held and the RAF prevented any real chance of a German invasion of Britain.
The last stop on the cruise was Normandy, France. The WW2 information from D-Day was impressive and solemn. Walking around the cemetery for the fallen soldiers on the Normandy beaches was the most quiet and respectful of any "tourist attraction" I've ever visited. The thousands of white wooden crosses in long rows was actually emotional - especially when you learn the average age of all those boys was 23. That is the reason this statue on the Omaha Beach memorial was meant to be a symbol of youthful strength. I did a lot of leaning and kneeling to get him to hold the sun.
Seeing a Lancaster in flight is an incredibly rare experience - only a handful remain airworthy worldwide. Hearing those four Merlin engines and watching this iconic WWII bomber fly is a moment that never gets old.
www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=6525
Taken at one of the old gun platforms used in World War 2, in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada.
I grew up playing near these ruins.
IN ENGLISH BELOW THE LINE
Foto presa amb una KMZ FT-2 soviètica, fabricada el 1965; Kodak Ektar 100, revelat a casa amb el kit C-41 d'Adox.
La plaça del mercat (Rynok) del barri vell de Varsòvia es encantadora i classica. Pero el 90% del que veieu aquí és una reconstrucció dels anys 50 del s. XX, no pas venerables i centenaris edificis. Però això no es culpa dels polonesos, sino dels nazis alemanys.
Efectivament durant i després del aixecament de Varsòvia del agost de 1944, tant els combats com la ordre deliverada de Hitler de arrasar Varsòvia deixaren la ciutat compleament deshabitada i en ruines. Però com podeu veure es va fer un inmens esforç per a retornar la dignitat a la capital del país. Ja us dic jo que reeixidament, tot i els 40 i pico anys de regim comunista que seguiren a la guerra.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Town_Market_Square
Aquesta foto forma part de tot un viatge pel centre de Polònia, enfocat especialment en els més tragics moments del Holocaust i la II Guerra Mundial, que esclafà Polonia com pocs llocs, però que alhora contrasta amb l'increible renaixement del país fins al moment actual.
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Panoramic picture taken with a Soviet KMZ FT-2 camera, made in 1965; Kodak Ektar 100 film, home developed with the C-41 Adox kit.
The Market Square (Rynok) in the Old Town of Warsaw is charming and classic. But 90% of what you see here is a reconstruction from the 1950s, not venerable, century-old buildings. But this is not the fault of the Poles, but of the German Nazis.
Indeed, during and after the Warsaw Uprising of August 1944, both the fighting and Hitler's order to raze Warsaw left the city completely uninhabited and in ruins. But as you can see, an immense effort was made to return dignity to the country's capital. I tell you, successfully, despite the 40-odd years of communist rule that followed the war.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Town_Market_Square
This photo is part of a trip through central Poland, focused especially on the most tragic moments of the Holocaust and World War II, which devastated Poland like few places, but which at the same time contrasts with the incredible rebirth of the country up to the present day.
The Vultee BT-13 Valiant was a basic trainer aircraft used by the U.S. during World War II. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-985 engine, it was known for its durability and ease of handling. Over 11,000 units were built, serving as an essential step in pilot training programs.
About an hour after taking Wing tips on the clearing (I), an image I saw as a black and white image before taken it, I decided to try capturing a colour image with a slightly different composition to differentiate if from Wing tips on the clearing (I).
The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a U.S. Navy carrier-based dive bomber introduced during World War II. Powered by a Wright R-2600 engine, it carried bombs and depth charges for anti-ship missions. Though initially plagued by handling issues, it replaced the SBD Dauntless and served effectively in the Pacific Theater. Over 7,000 were produced before retirement in the late 1940s.The Helldiver had a poor reputation early on due to handling issues but improved over time and proved effective in combat.As of 2025, only one Curtiss SB2C Helldiver remains airworthy in the world. It is operated by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) in Texas, USA. This aircraft is a rare survivor of over 7,000 built and is regularly flown at airshows, preserving the legacy of this important World War II dive bomber.
Taken at Bulbjerg, Denmark.
Bulbjerg is the only limestone cliff in Jutland, and it also served as a lookout point during World War II.
BBMF flight's Avro Lancaster B1 WW2 Bomber departing from RAF Fairford after appearing at the 2023 Royal International Air Tattoo.
Glodster Galdiator, the last bi plane fighter. Limited sucess in the Middle East and Mediterranean. The defence of Malta and the famous "Faith Hope and Charity" they defended the island during air attacks.
This particular aircraft belongs to the Shuttleworth Collection based at Old Warden and is still flying today.
Force 135 Living History at Elizabeth Castle, Jersey. Taken in July 2023. In the photograph, a Royal Engineer attached to 'B Battery Royal Artillery' is using an essential piece of kit - a mine detector. This was a demo and did not involve any real mines!
Stu Goldspink displaying the beautifully restored Hurricane I P3717 at The Shuttleworth Collection Military Pageant 2017.
Dark Bluish Grey German Panzerjäger Bren 731(e). Commonwealth Universal (Bren) carriers captured by the Germans and fitted with a triple Panzerschreck mount and deployed (mostly) on the Eastern Front as tank hunters.
Reference Pic (scroll down half way):
www.pkymasehist.fi/panzerschreck.html
Build Story:
Some may have noticed me mentioning captured Universal Carriers that were rearmed and used by the German Army in WWII so I thought it was about time I built one. A project that I wanted to do for some time.
Design Credit for the Universal Credit to Brickmania as this model was free built without instructions but it is Dan's design (and an awesome one at that).
Infantry torso waterslide decals by Charlie Co.
Weapons by Brickarms.
Special note **Brickarms Bazooka was used to represent the Panzerschrecks as none are currently available in black**
North American B25 Mitchell & Lockheed P38 Lightning performing as a pair before individual display's at Duxford's "Flying Legends" show 2015.
Our Lady and St Nicholas's Churchyard,Liverpool Waterfront.
The Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas is the Anglican parish church of Liverpool. The site is said to have been a place of worship since at least 1257. The church is situated close to the River Mersey near the Pier Head. The Chapel of St Nicholas (Patron Saint of Sailors) was built on the site of St Mary del Quay, which in 1355 was determined to be too small for the growing borough of Liverpool. It is a Grade II listed building and an active parish church in the diocese of Liverpool, the archdeaconry of Liverpool and the deanery of Liverpool North.
The Spirit Of The Blitz Memorial.
The Port of Liverpool played an important role in the Second World War, staying open to provide a vital supply route for Britain's survival. It was an obvious target for German bombers. As a result more than 4000 people died, 10,000 homes were destroyed and 70,000 people made homeless during air raids which peaked with the May blitz of 1941.
The second world war saw waves of German planes bombing huge areas of UK cities. After London, Liverpool was the worst hit area in the country. This is because Liverpool was a major shipping port and very important to the British war effort. The Liverpool docks brought in food and materials vital to the country.
When war broke out in 1939, thousands of Liverpool children were evacuated to the safety of nearby North Wales. Over the course of 1940, Liverpool suffered 300 raids by German bombers, huge parts of the city were destroyed, and many wonderful buildings were lost forever.
The devastation was worse still during May 1941 when there was a huge attack by over 600 German planes. This bombing raid is now known as ‘The Blitz’ (from the German word blitzkrieg meaning ‘lightening war’) nearly 2000 Liverpool people were killed in one week alone and many more than this were left homeless and injured.
As well as being a major shipping port and navy base, Liverpool was also home to the headquarters of the Western Approaches Command – A strategic base for the Navy to plan the Battle of the Atlantic Sea. Captain Frederic John Walker masterminded the Atlantic sea battles from Liverpool, and his command destroyed 20 German U-Boats. A statue can be found at the Liverpool’s Pier Head in his honour.
For everyday people the war meant terrible hardship – unimaginable for us today. With food in short supply, food rationing was introduced, with families only being allowed certain small amounts of food per week. This lasted for 10 years! Even the football league stopped - with no matches played for 6 years. During the bombing raids families would be forced to take refuge in an air-raid shelter, usually in their garden, but many did not have this ‘luxury’.
Despite being the worst period in Liverpool’s history, the War brought people together in a way that perhaps wouldn't happen today. Winston Churchill himself commented after the Liverpool Blitz that “I see the damage done by the enemy attacks but I also see the spirit of an unconquered people.”
By a strange twist of history, Hilter's brother himself lived in Liverpool before the war and it is believed that the young Adolf Hitler himself visited the city once and had a pint in the Poste House pub on Cumberland Street.Hitler's Nephew William Patrick Hitler was born in Liverpool and the family lived in Upper Stanhope Street in Toxteth,this very house ironically was where the very last bomb to be dropped on Liverpool hit!