Red Bull Historic Military Vehicle Association - Canadian Convoy (09 - 13 Jun 2016)

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On wet damp Thursday AM in Stillwater, Mn a group, from the Red Bull Historic Military Vehicle Association rallied for a Convoy to Thunder Bay, Ont. (5 day trip).

But as with all plans we had a few hiccups before even leaving. We lost an MB to a mechanical problem 4 miles from the start point. The vehicle was trailered off to White Bear Lake, Mn till we return.

We were suppose to leave at 0830 but hit the road around 0900 (kinda close). Departed with the following vehicles: MB; MB; Land Rover Ambulance; and a CUCV II.

Than just south of Marine on St Croix, Mn we lost our second MB. This was trailered back to Bloomington, Mn.

But we soldiered on to Osceola, Wi to pick up another MB and GPW.

 

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We did make a stop in Spooner, Wi at the Veterans Memorial for our first PR stop. Plus picked up an M38 along with a chase truck and trailer.

I know I'll get blasted for this but, here is a link on some media coverage in Spooner, Wi.

http://www.apg-wi.com/spooner_advoc...ube_61f765ec-3249-11e6-91d4-8b99d5cf71dc.html

 

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Than of course we found out why Military Vehicles carry jerry cans.

 

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We did arrive at our first night overnight stop in Superior, Wi.

Vehicles from left to right: CUCV II; GPW; M38; Land Rover Series II Ambulance; MB; MB.

 

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Day 2 started out a little warmer than the late afternoon we pulled in the day before, but it was windy!

So we started at the Richard I Bong Veterans Historic Center, to witness a Flag retirement followed by a Flag raising ceremony. One of our members was asked to participate (his Mother was a Canadian Citizen).

Than it was off to the North Shore, Kitchi Gammi Park (Brighton Beach) than up the scenic bypass to Two Harbors.

Waited on the scenic bypass for a CCKW to join us.

 

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Day 2 break in Two Harbors, Mn.

 

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Day 2 Lunch stop in Beaver Bay, Mn.

Than on to the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay, Mn to beat the rain.

 

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Traffic bummer north of Grand Marais, Mn.

Than the Series II Ambulance's generator bearing seized, taking the Land Rover out of the trip. It was placed on the trailer and brought to our overnight at Grand Portage, Mn.

 

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Day 3 morning muster: Chase Vehicle (Dodge Ram); CCKW (did not go to Canada); CUCV II; M38; MB; GPW; MB.

What an awesome sight that greeted us at our overnight in Thunder Bay, a local Off Road Jeep Club (new meet their beginnings).

Line up of the old.

 

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Lunch at Stanley

Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park

Our Hosts

 

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One of our Host riding in a lead GPW

Convoy riding in the Canadian country side

Overlooking Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay Military Museum

 

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Day 4

Crossing at Pigeon River back into Minnesota.

After picking up our cripple in Grand Portage, Mn.

Must be getting warmer on the North Shore. The bugs are starting to come out, well this one will not be bothering anyone anymore!

Fuel / Rest stop in Tofie, Mn, the Ambulance is getting the best mileage on the trip home.

It figures, just we start to get back into Duluth Area.

 

[Gunner USN]

Day 5

Media Release at the Richard I Bong Historic Veterans Center in Superior, Wi

http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com...n-makes-final-stop-in-Superior-382838141.html

I may get blasted for this, but this was a trip of 882 miles report one of our associates that's lives in Bloomington, Mn.