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It's not strictly off topic...since it concerns a 6-Pdr
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 10:36 pm
by 43rdRecceReg
With Christmas and Covid (Omicron, or, is it Omigod!) approaching, one which is generally stressful, and the other- sadly- fatal for many, it's good to boost the immune system with a timely chuckle.
This story from Wales, is scarcely credible; but I thought I'd put a link to it as it involves a WW2 six-pounder anti-tank shell, discovered in some hapless guy's nether end!
How on Earth can you 'fall' on a six-pounder and end up using it-effectively- as a suppository?
How often, I wonder, did this happen in tanks during the War?
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-n ... r-22354925
Re: It's not strictly off topic...since it concerns a 6-Pdr
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 11:54 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
I am sitting in a local restaurant drinking gin and soda. I will check again tomorrow to see if I am really reading. I suppose the experience scared the BEEP out of him.
Re: It's not strictly off topic...since it concerns a 6-Pdr
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 11:17 am
by RobW
Does end the myth about the 6pdr's lack of penetrative power?
Re: It's not strictly off topic...since it concerns a 6-Pdr
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 1:12 pm
by jarndice
Does this mean the Barrel of the 6 Pdr is not rifled
Re: It's not strictly off topic...since it concerns a 6-Pdr
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 1:59 pm
by 43rdRecceReg
Gives a new meaning to Shakespeare's line: "...once more unto the breach! " (Breech in this instance
).
I chuckled at the thought that the Bomb Squad had been called. (Bum squad, more like). Imagine their surprise!
.
I have to say give him full marks for elasticity
He's lucky it wasn't a German 88
Re: It's not strictly off topic...since it concerns a 6-Pdr
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 4:39 pm
by jhamm
Re: It's not strictly off topic...since it concerns a 6-Pdr
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:41 pm
by 43rdRecceReg
Re: It's not strictly off topic...since it concerns a 6-Pdr
Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 5:23 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
Ah, you are causing me to laugh out-loud. I hope it's infectious.
Re: It's not strictly off topic...since it concerns a 6-Pdr
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 12:13 pm
by Will01Capri
OUCH!
That has to be the funniest and most squeamish thing i have heard recently
In everything we can learn from this situation folks
If you find artillery shells do not place on the ground pointing upwards! Just lay it flat somewhere away from yourself!
Or collect larger shells which are not soo easy to hide away and slip where the sun dont shine
I bet he wished it was live with the embarassment of that! Just get a hammer and hit the flat bit please
