M38A1.COM - Event Pictures...('01 Long Range Desert Convention LRDC)

Event:	Long Range Desert Convention
Date:	18/20-May-01
Location:	Lakeway, Texas
Description:	"60's TV Goes To War" was the topic of this wonderful three day event. Nestled in the beautiful hills of Lakeway Texas at Vista Villas, the club brought an impressive display of vehicles and equipment. The event was staged around fans of 1960's era television shows such as The Rat Patrol, Hogan's Heros etc. There were many forums and panels throughout the weekend event dealing with topics from authenticity to trivia. Our historic military vehicle club was treated as if we were guests ourselves and many thanks go to the organizer Carol Burrell. An auction was also held which benefited the Red Cross. The auction raised in excess of $1,700 with the highest bid item at $675 for a tan shirt in which Gary Raymond wore during filming of The Rat Patrol. Barry setup an impressive WWII display of his shelters for shade which also included a medical cot area, a fantastic display of firearms including both long guns and pistols, several uniform types from various periods of the war, and many tables of knives, grenades and memorabilia from the WWII period. To top it off, he wore his 82nd Airborne uniform the entire weekend and he received many compliments from the event participants! John, Toby and Jeff brought their WWII Willys MB's which were very popular for photographs with the honored guest, Mr. Gary Raymond (aka: Jack Moffitt) of The Rat Patrol. A few members now have signed glove-box door covers! I trailered my '53 M38A1 to represent Korea and Danny brought his '70 M151A2 for Vietnam. Both had mannequins dressed in period correct uniform. All members wore period correct uniforms as well. Jim W even showed up for a few hours from San Antonio.

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