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General Information: LRDG Society Mission (this page) British Section: PHOTO GALLERY: VIDEO GALLERY:
Killing Rommel Video
GUEST BOOK:
LRDG Links
Page!
WWII Music: Song clip "Lili Marlene", German and English versions (Requires RealPlayer)
EMAIL CONTACT: 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
Newsletter for LRDG Preservation Society, July 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.
I will truly miss him and all the support he gave me and the
Society.
Jack
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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