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Posted By: washmonster Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 22nd Jan 2014 9:16pm
Does anyone know anything about the big amphibian (LARC XV,Fort Liedot) that was reported as being in birkenhead back in august. Is it still there,is it being used-what for.Who owns it?
many thanks Skylarc.
Posted By: Dilly Re: Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 23rd Jan 2014 10:34am
Yes I think it is still there being worked on. Kimpri on here would be the man to ask. Hope this helps.
Posted By: neilmcc Re: Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 23rd Jan 2014 3:59pm
Isn't that the one in moreton
Posted By: ZipperClub Re: Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 23rd Jan 2014 6:18pm
Where is there one in Moreton?
Posted By: neilmcc Re: Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 23rd Jan 2014 7:47pm
There is a big thing similar to that on raby drive in moreton
Posted By: ZipperClub Re: Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 23rd Jan 2014 8:10pm
Found a pink limo on Google Earth, corner of Burrel Drive and Raby Drive, same bungalow? :-()
Posted By: neilmcc Re: Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 23rd Jan 2014 8:14pm
Come back from there down raby to junc borrowdale go over borrowdale junction and think its 2nd bungalow on the drive
Posted By: neilmcc Re: Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 23rd Jan 2014 8:17pm
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Posted By: neilmcc Re: Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 23rd Jan 2014 8:19pm
Not good pics on google earth
Posted By: Santos Re: Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 23rd Jan 2014 8:49pm
Pics of it HERE
Posted By: ZipperClub Re: Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 23rd Jan 2014 8:50pm
I`ll go see if I can get some pics.
Posted By: ZipperClub Re: Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 23rd Jan 2014 8:57pm
Originally Posted by Santos
Pics of it HERE

Cant be the same one, I don't think. Image date on Google was august 2012, the one on the dock road was 2013
Posted By: TheDr Re: Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 23rd Jan 2014 11:23pm
I grabbed a few pictures when I was passing it last year.

Excuse the quality, taken on a camera phone and not retouched or enhanced.

Yes the car in front of it is mine, does give some idea of the size.

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Posted By: washmonster Re: Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 23rd Jan 2014 11:23pm
Many thanks to all who have viewed this topic/or replied.I have worked on & driven both the ones in Hunstanton over 14 years. They are both used as sea going passenger vessels, YES you can ride on them. The roar of 2 12.8 V8 diesels singing together is a wonderful sound. We took one of them across the wash to Skegness in August. For those who want to know more about these amazing machines send a PM & I'll tell you all about them. Why did I ask the Question? Only that my knowledge might help the owner of No67. Skylarc.
Posted By: washmonster Re: Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 24th Jan 2014 9:09pm
The penny's just dropped,studying the pics of the machine on Raby drive, it all looked to low for larc xv. Just spotted single rad in aft end-ITS a LARC V, the baby of the family. Anybody know it's owner or any contact details ? Single Cummins V8 300 B1, or may have later903.
For a real moster Google LARC LX(60), takes 100 tons in good weather . Skylarc.
Posted By: kimpri Re: Big Amphibian, LARC xv 67 ! - 20th Mar 2014 9:55am
The one in moreton


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