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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6127   
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Wonder how he got it classified to go into the LEZ and not being a SW?
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16th Apr 2021 3:28pm |
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| Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Woodford Posts: 1116 
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Isnโt the queen exempt from registration laws? Perhaps he registered it in her name. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
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16th Apr 2021 3:50pm |
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| mrd1990 Member Since: 16 Aug 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 601  
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Hats off to the TD5 anti-stall.
Looks like it was used the entire length as a way to control speed and avoid a change of engine noise. A purring TD5 is a fantastic send off. |
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17th Apr 2021 2:22pm |
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| Doc P Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Midlands Posts: 565 
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I was wondering whether theyโd kept the original power plant........and then I heard it! Shouldโve revved it under the archway before the chapel ๐
Lovely looking vehicle - fit for a Prince indeed. |
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17th Apr 2021 2:34pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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I was struck by how loud it sounded.
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17th Apr 2021 3:42pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20616
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It was a wonderful send off - to a wonderful man. Chillin In The Backwoods๐ฌ๐ง๐บ๐ธ
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17th Apr 2021 4:11pm |
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| seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1232
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All very dignified and fitting. I must admit that I drove my Defender with a bit more pride this afternoon. 1984 One-Ten CSW
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17th Apr 2021 4:25pm |
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| keith Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2234 
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The best ever funeral service I have seen. Never before in my 35yrs of LR ownership have I seen such a more highly polished Landrover. The panelling, bodywork and paint was impeccable and outstanding. An absolutely fantastic send off.
Keith |
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17th Apr 2021 5:11pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5236
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I thought it was a 300Tdi that been reworked, until i saw the intercooler and heard the TD5 purring. Looks like they had it on low range and in 1st gear. The hole time for it to crawl. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
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17th Apr 2021 5:29pm |
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| keith Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2234
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Unmistakable sound of the offbeat 5 cylinder. An awesome Landrover sound. Oh I miss my TD5.
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17th Apr 2021 5:41pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5115 
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The paint finish on that Defender was exceptional as was the whole of the service. The Queen looked a lonely figure sat there on her own. As for the funeral we have yet again shown the world what we can do, covid or no covid. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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17th Apr 2021 6:41pm |
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| mick Member Since: 08 Feb 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2109 
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17th Apr 2021 8:09pm |
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| RFT Member Since: 13 Nov 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 685 
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Did you all just want to give the Queen a hug?
She was alone but not alone, I think most of us were right there with her in our thoughts. Fitting send off for a hero who never blew his trumpet and never wanted anyone else to blow it either. 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper |
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17th Apr 2021 9:22pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5878  
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Cracking funeral. We are still the best at ceremonial duties, hands down. The bands and music were fantastic, the formations (the spacing in the Quadrangle and by the steps into StG's Chapel clearly determined by Covid) beautiful, weather perfect, the castle looking resplendent, the ceremony, the bearers, the Land Rover and the slow-march, wonderfully judged. Low key, respectful, perfectly executed.
HM looked very small and very lonely. The death of a partner of almost 8 decades is hard to even fathom. RIP Philip. Great service for a man who himself offered great service to his adopted country.  Monsieur Le Grenadier
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18th Apr 2021 7:10am |
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