You Tube finds

[fsn]

I have recently been watching videos by Perun. He's Australian (let's not hold that against him) and does longer, thoughtful videos on the Ukraine situation. For example:

 

[Heedless Horseman]

Sounds evaluated. Inclined to agree.

[pierre the shy]

Centenary of Machine Gun Corps Disbandment Commemoration Demonstration

16 Vickers MG's firing simultaniously.....Now I see why MG companies in If the Lord Spares Us get so many dice  when they fire 

Judging by the amount of water and steam pouring out of the guns later in the video they must get incredibly hot after firing for a while, even if they only fire 50 rounds per engagement (from the sound of the orders given at the start of the video).....handy if you want a cup of char after an engagement though     

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Judging by the amount of water and steam pouring out of the guns later in the video they must get incredibly hot after firing for a while, even if they only fire 50 rounds per engagement (from the sound of the orders given at the start of the video).....handy if you want a cup of char after an engagement though     

Given the nature of the liquid use a brew is not indicated. Yes they do get very hot indeed.

[Ithoriel]

Given the nature of the liquid use a brew is not indicated. Yes they do get very hot indeed.

Indeed, my ex's godfather used to tell the tale of winding up in a dugout with a number of Vickers guns during a German attack in the desert. If there were any particularly prim ladies present he would delight in explaining why, having had a particularly liquid lunch with the officer in charge, he was well placed to help keep the MG's water tanks filled!

[pierre the shy]

Great story Mike!

Might explain why some other contemporary makers choose air cooling rather than water cooling?

Anyway I prefer coffee myself 

[Heedless Horseman]

My Grandfather was a Driver on Water Carts in the MGC in WW1. Lots of water needed. Not such a 'cushy' job... had team killed under him. Had 'altercation' with Officer in trench over a 'reluctant' soldier...punched Officer... and was, I think, 'Lucky' to get FP1... and be put on Gun Crews. Regarded as 'Death Sentence' as MGs high profile targets. Knee injury meant he survived.

[Raider4]

Foldable Portable Table:

I love this idea! Especially the folding bit. Brilliant.

[steve_holmes_11]

Indeed, my ex's godfather used to tell the tale of winding up in a dugout with a number of Vickers guns during a German attack in the desert. If there were any particularly prim ladies present he would delight in explaining why, having had a particularly liquid lunch with the officer in charge, he was well placed to help keep the MG's water tanks filled!

The popular term by WW2 was "We carried our own water".

[fsn]

I love this idea! Especially the folding bit. Brilliant.

That's clever! 

[jimduncanuk]

Foldable Portable Table:

I love this idea! Especially the folding bit. Brilliant.

Yes, I made a two piece version, plywood with a wooden frame and an enormous piano hinge. Fitted inside my car boot but now I have a smaller car.

It still gets hauled out at Christmas and can seat eight over two smaller tables.

[Raider4]

I love this idea! Especially the folding bit. Brilliant.

The Range has a pack of two black canvas for £4.99 - link.

Think a visit might be in order.

[Raider4]

Like this idea as well (although not so fond of the presenter's style - quite irritating):

[John Cook]

quite irritating

Only quite irritating?  I don't think that as adjectives go, irritating is adequate.  After a couple of minutes I realised what can drive people to kill.

[Ben Waterhouse]

Only quite irritating?  I don't think that as adjectives go, irritating is adequate.  After a couple of minutes I realised what can drive people to kill.

Back of the queue John, back of the queue...