RE: [MV] There goes a tank-video review

From: David Prall (dcp@dcptech.com)
Date: Mon Jul 19 2004 - 17:47:05 PDT


Military Vehicles Mailing List <> wrote:
> If you have young MV enthusiasts you might want to pick up
> this tape. We purchased this for our two young sons 2 1/2 and 7 and
> they enjoy it.
>
> Dave Hood makes a series of There goes a.. tapes and is also
> on a real wheels show that is on PBS.
>
> The movie was filmed at 29 Palms Marine Corps base and
> features the M1A1 tank, the Hummer and the Logistics Support
> Vehicle in small snap shots. Also shown is the M60A1 and the
> Extending Boom forklift.
>
> The Marine featured in the film is wearing the MARPAT camoflauge
> uniform.
>
> Also shown is a DIVAD M113 variant, touch and go air
> extraction of a M551 Sheridan, LVT and a few other vehicles.
>
> Firing sequences of the M1A1 and the M60 tank is shown as well.
>
> The antics of Dave are a bit old after the second viewing but it
> keeps the kids interested.
>
> The footage appears to be a mix of archival footage and footage shot
> on location.
>
> I am not affiliated with Dave Hood but thought some other
> list members might want to check it out for thier children.
>
> It is only available as a VHS tape no DVD.
>
> Thanks,
> Rick
>

This is the DVD that has this episode and 2 others on it.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00008DZ7Y/002-8080059-2187269
?v=glance

David

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