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"In Memory to Ray Mayeri - April 20th 1951 to June 28th 2010"

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See book review!

Again available in the U.S. “Kiwi Scorpion” the first work of noted LRDG author Brendan O’Carroll has been republished in an extremely limited quantity. Originally published in 2000 this 2nd printing is the same as the original with errors corrected and new information included. The chapter on “The Assault on Levita” has been rewritten with more details.

 

E-bay auction price starting at $69.99 with a buy it now price of $99.99 plus shipping to the U.S. for an additional $20.40 for postage. It sold for $46.00 postpaid from the UK in 2000.  

 

Do not miss this opportunity to get one now. I have limited quantities on hand for immediate shipment.

 

LRDG Preservation Society price of only $59.95 plus $10.00 Priority shipping ( U.S. Only)  E-mail immediately to lrdg@Prodigy.net for your copy.   


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New Book: Barce Raid.
Available for $48.00 Post paid within the U.S. See Jack's book review!


WWII Music:
The song "Lili Marlene" was very popular with Germans soldiers during WWII, but not liked by official Germany. "Lili Marlene" was also popular with allied forces in all theaters of the war, but frustrated Brit officers when their troops sung the German version.

Song clip "Lili Marlene", German and English versions (Requires RealPlayer)


              

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Send questions, comments, suggestions and information to Jack Valenti at the LRDG Preservation Society email address: LRDG@prodigy.net


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Mission Statement of the LRDG Preservation Society: To learn as much as possible about the unit, the men in it and the equipment and tactics they used. Then to share that information with all whom wish to learn. To that end this group has built a replica of a classic WWII LRDG truck (1942 Canadian Chevy, right hand drive, India format) and outfitted it with "historically correct" military equipment, gear, provisions, and uniforms. The vehicle was built by Rick Butler in Yreka California from several vintage trucks and parts from around the world. Converting a left hand drive vehicle to right hand drive was one of many challenges. 

The LRDG Preservation Society is the inspiration of Jack Valenti who is the chief historian, coordinator of equipment and artifact procurement and show organizer. The truck is displayed several times a year throughout the California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington areas and staffed by "LRDG clad" volunteers. This is a non-profit organization that survives through its volunteers whom donate equipment, historical information, time and money. Our society includes LRDG enthusiasts from countries like England, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Portugal, South Africa and more. The only requirement for membership is an interest in history, get on the mailing list and maybe an official LRDG T-shirt! For more information contact Jack at his email address: lrdg@prodigy.net


WWII LRDG truck (1942 Canadian Chevy, right hand drive, India format)


Newsletter for LRDG Preservation Society, July 2010

"In Memory to Ray Mayeri - April 20th 1951 to June 28th 2010"

I have lost a strong supporter, friend and life member of the LRDG Preservation Society.....

 
Ray Mayeri pass away suddenly on June 28th.
 
He had undergone some surgery for sleep apnea on the morning of the 21st. I received an e-mail from him on the 23rd and he said he was pain free and doing nicely. He was looking forward to our next outing which was July 4th.  I called him the other day to make sure he was coming and didn't get a response. Now I know why. His nephew called today with the bad news. At this point in time I, nor the family, know the cause of his death.
 
Ray was also a big "Popski" fan. He was a writer by trade and had written a screen play on Popski's WW II activities. As soon as he was moved into his remodeled home (which is almost done) he was going to see if he could get someone to produce it.
 
Attached are a couple of photos of Ray when he attended some events with me.
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I will truly miss him and all the support he gave me and the Society.  
 
Jack
 

Below is a tentative schedule of spring and summer activities:

   

1.      March 27th – Riverside Air Show – May be Kim could make this his first event. http://www.riversideca.gov/airshow/default.htm

2.      April 5th  – 14th – Tulsa Gun Show - Personal

      http://www.tulsaarmsshow.com/frames.html

3.      April 15th –19th – California Historical Group – Desert Battle  http://sites.google.com/a/chgww2.net/events/0401

4.      April 22nd – 25th – MVCC Annual Tower Park Meet – http://www.mvccnews.net/index.html

5.      April 29th – May 3rd – Pennsylvania Trip - Personal

6.      May 16th – Castroville 51st Artichoke Parade

      http://www.artichoke-festival.org/parade.html

7.      May 26th – 30th – American Truck Historical Society National Convention Alameda County Fairgrounds http://www.aths.org/

8.      June 12th –  Marine Corps Barbeque – Toro Park Monterey

9.      July 4th Morgan Hill Parade

10.    July 5th – Seaside Parade of Champions

11.    July 10th – 11th – Old Fort MacArthur Museum Days

              http://www.ftmac.org/

12.    July 19th – England – War & Peace Show - http://thewarandpeaceshow.com/

13.    Aug. 13th – Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally http://www.pgautorally.org/index.htm  (web page has not been updated as of Feb. 16th 2010)

Thanks for your support!
Jack and Rick
LRDG Preservation Society


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Tail end of a Sandstorm - WWII North Africa LRDG unit

Photo above is from WWII LRDG vet "Titch Cave" who now lives in South Africa. See more photos from Titch under "WWII LRDG units in the field" section. This is like being in a dust storm on the mars (very fine soot blowing 50mph plus, yellow or reddish haze\fog) that can last for several days. Sometime it will rain mud too. Actually there's a positive in that the fine silt covers everything and kills misquotes, "nature's insecticide".


LRDG Facebook Site: Come visit and join our new Facebook group called: "Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) Preservation Society" (link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=156542796560). If it works out OK we'll keep it going. Let Jack know if it's useful.


 

 


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