I have had similar problems with the Royal Mail and have spoken with their International Claims Dept a few times. The problem with Royal Mail as...
Julie Kershaw of Willis and Bates was still assembling lanterns from parts in early 2010 but that was the end. I think the last batch went to...
Neil, I agree with you on this one. I'm pretty sure this is an army makeover from the 1950s. I have seen this particular shade of green, roughly...
Plastikote Super Gloss Antique White 400 ml is a very good match. I have used it a lot..cheers..
Don't worry David, you didn't miss anything, unless you wanted another 10 rough x246b's. Mick and myself went, we were both a bit disappointed by...
Hi, Apart from the glass, the lamp is just as it should be. It is a 300x version made in 1949 for the Air Ministry...it will be stamped AM as...
Hi David, Don't know how you missed this one you can read all at http://www.be-back-later.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3801&hilit=museum
The 'Tilley enthusiast' with the tall tale about the ducks is the very same person who started the story about the Tilley Museum...remember that...
Hi, Mine is chrome underneath as well, as is my Imber Research version of the chrome T20..
David, I'm sure you are right about the new design for the gallery. It is far better than the previous slotted or round holed top which are...
Hi, The chap who told your friend that he had an old box for his lamp was correct. The lamp is post 1998. The style of M320 glass that he has was...
Hi Doron, Sorry about that, I have been watching the site. Interested to see what was being posted. Towards the very end of 1941, Willis and...
Nice one Pete! Brill piece of restoration as usual.
TILLEYS AND TRACTION ENGINES Just a few photos from the Cromford Steam Rally. Cromford, Derbyshire is famous for its connection to Richard...
Pete, I shall have a run down there on Friday/Saturday.
Hi, The washers you require are available here under member services. I would recommend you get the full set because if the non return valve...
Mine is marked 2 53, so earlier!
Hi Otogi, The bottom of your Vapalux E41 looks good and it has the red catalin control knob which appeared on the very first of the E41s in 1940....
Coleman of Canada made a few batches of these 335P lanterns for the British Army. I had about 40 new ones at one time and they still appear on...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] 1970s style Vapalux M1 in chrome. I haven't had it long, not too many of these about I guess!!
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