minivin Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Ok, finally got out to Rushall Down today where it was discussed a few weeks ago whether you could travel through the tanks to a water tank at the other side of the valley. Well, the first thing you will see is this sign coming upto a major clump in the ground: if you travel that further 400 yards and look right you will see this: you have now reached the end of the BOAT, irrespective of what the map says and DO NOT GO ANY FURTHER. You see this area is the main training area for major artilliary bombardment, that earth bank bunker has seriously thick reinforced glass so that they can put fresh squaddies inside to then seriously bombard that area to show to them what coming under a major artilliary engagement looks like. My dad's been within this building when they have done it and seen sodding massive squaddies turn into shaking wrecks when they see what gets wasted in that area in front of them. No holds barred for the artilliary boys and there WILL be unexploded ordinance in that area!!!! So, if you are thinking of going through those tanks, tell us what flowers you want on your grave and we'll get them ordered. Some picks of the tanks while I was there, first piccie looks like it has a Sherman in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Yeah, i concur minivin. although it is nice and peaceful there (when they're not bombing the sh*t out of it! ) nice place to park in front of and have a brew when out laning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Looks like I stopped at the same place as you Minivin, just by the bank. From the sign to there was no way 400 yards though, perhaps 400 feet. Where did you get the information about the map being wrong? I should go and check it out at county hall - although I seem to have a deteriorating relationship with them at the moment. However, I fully appreciate that to drive into there might be to take ones life into ones hands! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Are those deck-chairs leaning up against the bank?? Wonder what they cost to hire.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Looks like I stopped at the same place as you Minivin, just by the bank.From the sign to there was no way 400 yards though, perhaps 400 feet. Where did you get the information about the map being wrong? I should go and check it out at county hall - although I seem to have a deteriorating relationship with them at the moment. However, I fully appreciate that to drive into there might be to take ones life into ones hands! Chris It looks 400 yards to me, but as I didn't bring my 12" rule with me I can't be certain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Are those deck-chairs leaning up against the bank??Wonder what they cost to hire.............. £5 a go, Euro's require a 5% exchange rate surcharge, ice creams and pop available between episodes of 1812 Overture and Ride of the Valkeries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 do you get a tin hat with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 is this a different view of my photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 is this a different view of my photo? yeah, your to the west of where I was, on the green lane from Bustard Point to the "X" in the green lanes where the two upper points finish in the middle of the plain. or in other words towards East Down near a building on your left I take it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Minivin speak to Jason Reynolds (101) what he doesnt know about the plains aint worth knowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Minivin speak to Jason Reynolds (101) what he doesnt know about the plains aint worth knowing. No need, father know's enough after being out there for 3000 days worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 yeah, your to the west of where I was, on the green lane from Bustard Point to the "X" in the green lanes where the two upper points finish in the middle of the plain. or in other words towards East Down near a building on your left I take it? can't remember any buildings, but yep, heading N, from the Bustard Inn, the dead tanks being on the right hand side. (east) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 No need, father know's enough after being out there for 3000 days worth Up to date? but hey! am only trying to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Up to date?but hey! am only trying to help. ummm.... lived and worked one mile from the range, only need to look out my window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 it is quite impressive to watch the bombardments, makes the ground shake a little as well! nothing like the films though. i wouldnt go wandering around the hulks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 it is quite impressive to watch the bombardments, makes the ground shake a little as well!nothing like the films though. i wouldnt go wandering around the hulks anyway. you should try being on exercise there when they're bombing.... great fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat Nev Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 OO OO i have been in there! Its really good - if you like that sort of thing! In fact been in it three times i think! The impressive bit is the vision portals - thick glass/poly/glass - when the shrapnel hits them you are glad you have your safety googles on! (Army health and safety) The whole experience is a real trouser flapping experience but much better than the real thing............................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 ummm.... lived and worked one mile from the range, only need to look out my window Argue that with a Ranger or the MOD when they tell you to you shouldnt be there! Belt and braces is all i am saying Rob.... if Jason tells you something you already know then no harm done? As already said just passing on a name of someone who MAY know something useful, there are some on here who have been fined or had their trucks taken away.(am sure there are stories to be told) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Argue that with a Ranger or the MOD when they tell you to you shouldnt be there!Belt and braces is all i am saying Rob.... if Jason tells you something you already know then no harm done? As already said just passing on a name of someone who MAY know something useful, there are some on here who have been fined or had their trucks taken away.(am sure there are stories to be told) I've lived this area all my life, I can read a map sufficient to get around Italy and back, and I work for the company that runs the trials on the range, I think I'm safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I can read a map sufficient to get around Italy and back Sorry Rob, that means squat! Salisbury plain is notoriously poorly mapped as half the tracks on the ground are not on the maps and vice versa. Without a GPS as an absolute minimum and ideally a moving map setup is is nigh on impossible to find your way about accuratly. I have tried and there are just not enough features in the landscape to do it - at least not if you are trying to move at any speed/drive at the same time. Italy and back you could do on roadsigns! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Dartmoor by night with map and compass used to be a fun exercise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 ah **** this forum, all you do is try and help and there's always someone sniping, **** it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 It appears to me that people are trying to help. But then there's always some people who don't need help as they have seen it all done it all and know it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Rob all i said was to double check with Jason, NO ONE said you didnt know what you were talking about! PM. sent. xxx Mand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I've lived this area all my life, I can read a map sufficient to get around Italy and back, and I work for the company that runs the trials on the range, I think I'm safe yeah ,and i've done plenty of contract work for said company (starts with a Q) and wouldn't trust a word that many of the top brass have to say, none of the management appear to be overburdened with common sense... if a bigwig from said firm told me it was ok to drive there... i'd go and ask someone sensible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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