View Full Version : Quiz. Who is this?
The Sailor
16-02-2008, 07:36
I thought I would start off this quiz just for fun. The ladies might enjoy it too.
Who is this lady?
The one who gets the question puts up the next one.
Sailor
Where did you find my photpgraph !!
Viv
The Sailor
16-02-2008, 08:30
It was taken a long time ago I know old trout, but I still kept it.
John Brown
16-02-2008, 16:03
Sailor
It's Barbara Parkins. Probably most famous for her role as Betty Anderson in Peyton Place.
John
Sailor
It's Barbara Parkins. Probably most famous for her role as Betty Anderson in Peyton Place.
John
Peyton Place launched the career of another actress, famed for her marriges to older men ?
Viv
The Sailor
16-02-2008, 21:41
You got it John. Takes old pervs like you and I to know who it is.
Take a turn mate or in John's absence, anyone.
John Brown
17-02-2008, 08:06
OK
Who's this then?
We'll make it quick. I'll give the answer tonight. British tonight that is!
VIV....Are you referring to Mia Farrow?
The Sailor
17-02-2008, 08:20
I showed this to my wife and she thinks it's a bloke. She could be right. I dunno.
romft1945
17-02-2008, 08:37
Sorrry Sailor might be inclined to agree with her indoors there:eek:
The Sailor
17-02-2008, 08:40
What's that mean Rom? You want to take it indoors to find out?
John Brown
17-02-2008, 08:53
If you pair think this is a bloke then you need to get out more:confused:
The Sailor
17-02-2008, 09:00
I knew I'd cop that. I am blaming my wife for this.
I think it's Ava Gardner
John Brown
17-02-2008, 21:16
Well Sailor
You're the only one to have a go at this.
It's the actress Valerie Leon who appeared in two 'Bond' films as well as comedies and Horrors. She is probably best known for her appearance in a Hi Karate aftershave TV advert. I doubt it was her acting ability she was hired for but rather her figure.
Time for one of the girls to have a go now......
John
The Sailor
17-02-2008, 21:43
Too hard. Never heard of her John. Go for it girls.
romft1945
18-02-2008, 09:53
What's that mean Rom? You want to take it indoors to find out?
No its an expression meaning the wife whoevers it may be i.e. Ill agree with your wife err indoors it came from an old TV programme anyone know which programme it was?;)
The clue being, it always played on my mind.
Okay..... sorry guys it is another woman I'm afraid !
I don't like to disappoint.....
Viv
No its an expression meaning the wife whoevers it may be i.e. Ill agree with your wife err indoors it came from an old TV programme anyone know which programme it was?;)
The clue being, it always played on my mind.
This has been plaing on my MIND er...... is this correct answer
Viv
The Sailor
18-02-2008, 11:38
Rita Hayworth
cissystar650
18-02-2008, 11:48
Hmmmm.... so far I haven't been able to identify any! (before my time perhaps??? ;):p;)
The Sailor
18-02-2008, 12:05
OK, try this one. She has that particular mannerism of looking sideways at someone like that.
cissystar650
18-02-2008, 12:08
Julie Andrews?
The Sailor
18-02-2008, 12:09
No Cissy. It isn't
John Brown
18-02-2008, 12:33
Your a sly one Viv!
It's Vivien Leigh;)
The Sailor
18-02-2008, 12:37
Is it Viv?
astraltrader
18-02-2008, 12:53
Looks a bit like Julie Christie to me...?
The Sailor
18-02-2008, 12:56
No Terry, not Julie Christie.
Your a sly one Viv!
It's Vivien Leigh;)
Nope .... you are sort of correct as it is nearly the right era...
Won an Oscar for "I Want To Live"
She is one of my favourite actresses along with Bette Davis. I am old gal who likes the old movies of 40's and 50's.
Viv
Is it Viv?
I wish Sailor ...... !
Julie Andrews?
That was first thought as well Cissy... now it is driving me mad as I definatley know the face...
Viv
John Brown
18-02-2008, 15:14
Viv
Susan Hayward?
Viv
Susan Hayward?
Give the man a prize .....
Viv
The Sailor
18-02-2008, 21:11
OK, still got this one running and no one got it.
It is Bess Armstrong.
The pic was from the movie with Tom Sellick called "A High Road to China".
John Brown
18-02-2008, 21:42
As the winner, I'll post one for the ladies:
Who is this body builder and actor from the 50's and 60's?
The Sailor
18-02-2008, 21:47
Guess it is still open to anyone
Is it Johnny Weissmuller who played in the Tarzan movies?
Weissmuller made his movies in the 1930s.
Is it Lex Barker?
John Brown
19-02-2008, 07:31
No winners yet!
I'll post the answer this evening if no one gets it in the meantime.
John
Would it be Mickey Hargity... one of Jayne Mansfield's husband ?
Viv
John Brown
19-02-2008, 11:10
It might help if you try to imagine him with a beard????
He is a former Mr Universe and served in the Pacific theatre during the latter stages of WW2
astraltrader
19-02-2008, 11:39
Mein Gott JB - You don`t make them very easy do you?
Mr Steve Reeves I believe?
John Brown
19-02-2008, 12:07
Well done Terry.
Yes it is Steve Reeves, star of such films as 'Hercules', Hercules Unchained' and 'The Last Days of Pompeii' Interestingly, he turned down several parts that subsequently made other actors famous. James Bond in 'Dr No' and the Man with No Name in 'A Fistful Of dollars' to name a couple.
The Sailor
19-02-2008, 23:42
Your turn Terry. Hope it is another lady this time.
TheDigger
20-02-2008, 10:07
How about Leigh Taylor Young?
astraltrader
20-02-2008, 10:29
:cool:OK people. Apologies for the delay. Being sometimes slow on the uptake I failed to realise that the baton would now fall to me. Anyway - this photo is dead easy to identify - or would have been had I not posted an image of what she looks like today - rather than the big 1960`s-80`s star she undoubtedly was...
Who is/was she ??
It probably might help if I actually included the image! [what a plonker].
astraltrader
20-02-2008, 10:33
Actually looking at it in the cold light of day - I still think it is probably too easy...
Which is why when you have correctly guessed that one you have to solve this one of a british 70`s-80`s star... [I loved her when I was younger!]..
The Sailor
20-02-2008, 11:15
Quit saying it's dead easy Terry, it is showing me up. I don't know either of them.
Think the top one is Hillary Clinton.
astraltrader
20-02-2008, 12:45
Sorry Sailor it is most certainly not Mrs Clinton!
I find it surprising no-one has got this yet - still early days!
The first lady in question is a [No - not THE first Lady!] famous film star of quite a few films throughout the 60`s/70`s/80`s -as well as starring in a famous TV drama series in the 60`s - was definitely a pin-up of her day.
Look closely at her face and then try and imagine her 25 years earlier!
The second was a regular on British TV during the same period - I always saw her as a sort of British Susan George [like I said I thought I was in love with her when I was about 17!]
Anyway that is enough clues for now. If no-one has cracked this by tommorow evening I will start giving out some initials.
I am surprised JB hasn`t come up with some suggestions by now...
She was a babe, but I have no clue who she is.
Hi...
Picture (1) wouldn't be Googie Withers by any chance ? "Within These Wall " might have been the tv show...
Viv
astraltrader
20-02-2008, 15:35
Good try Viv - but no. More like a contemporary of Ms Andress...
The Sailor
20-02-2008, 21:25
OK, that's it. The black and white is Virginia McKenna ...
She acted in the movie "Carve her name with Pride".
Dunno who the old blond is.
John Brown
20-02-2008, 21:38
Terry
Your wish is my command!
The first is Alexandra Bastedo, one of the stars of 'The Champions'.
The other, I think, is Susan Penhaligan of 'Poldark' fame.
By the way, Susan George IS British and Married to Simon McCorkindale one of the stars of the film 'The Riddle of The Sands'
Regards......John
astraltrader
20-02-2008, 22:09
Sorry Graeme - Mr JB wins with a perfect 10/10!
I thought someone would guess Ms Bastedo - but I am well impressed that he got Ms Penhaligan as the photo IMO does not look at all like her...
Well done that man! Its your turn again - another bit of totty??
John Brown
21-02-2008, 07:10
OK
Who is this then?
As a model, she was the first woman to have a particular type of photo published in a particular place.
astraltrader
21-02-2008, 13:35
Jilly Johnson?
John Brown
21-02-2008, 16:06
Worth a guess Terry but ....no!
astraltrader
21-02-2008, 16:53
The Shrimp?
The Shrimp?
Terry
I think "The Shrimp" had a bit more class... as did "Twiggy".
You can tell I am sixties child !
It has got to be something to do with "Playboy" I guess...
Viv
John Brown
21-02-2008, 23:38
One more clue.....she died relatively young with multiple sclerosis (is that spelt correctly? Can't be too careful these days:rolleyes:)
Answer in the morning.
John
astraltrader
21-02-2008, 23:46
It was the last clue that did it my friend.
Ms Suzy Parker...
It was the last clue that did it my friend.
Ms Suzy Parker...
If memory serves me correctly she starred alongside her future husband, Brad Dillman in the film Circle of Deception which, I thought, was quite a good film and is rarely shown at all nowadays. A very good "twist" at the end ofthe WW2 based movie.
Viv
John Brown
22-02-2008, 08:00
Sorry Viv
You were warmer with the 'Playboy' theory although it involves a much 'classier' publication.
Glamour model Vivien Neves was the first women to appear nude in 'The Times'. (A very tasteful pose I should add). I once had the pleasure of meeting her briefly and found her to be a lovely lady.
Go on then Viv let's have another one from you!
astraltrader
22-02-2008, 10:57
Strewth JB - I thought I had it cracked then! I really didn`t realise that Vivian Neves had MS or had passed away. Shame.
The Sailor
26-02-2008, 07:57
OK John Brown,we all give up.
Time to tell us who it is and do another one.
The Sailor
29-02-2008, 20:32
Who is this and what major war film was she in?
John Brown
01-03-2008, 23:55
Sorry Sailor
There must be some misunderstanding! I gave the answer in my last post 'Vivien Neves' and then invited our Viv to provide the next quiz.
However, the answer to your quiz is....Mary Ure and the film is 'Where Eagles Dare'
regards....John
The Sailor
02-03-2008, 00:21
I knew that John, but as a week had gone by and nothing had happened, I thought I'd put another one up to keep it going. Mine was an easy one and you are right. It is Mary Ure.
astraltrader
02-03-2008, 00:30
I did not realise that the "who is this" Quiz had restarted after such a long gap! Is it correct to assume that it is now down to JB to launch the next one??
The Sailor
02-03-2008, 00:46
Yep, John is supposed to be next Terry, but I think we should say that if it isn't taken up within a day, that somebody else can have a shot.
John Brown
02-03-2008, 18:46
OK
Here's an easy one....
John
The Sailor
02-03-2008, 21:09
Errol Flynn
The Sailor
03-03-2008, 02:01
Pretty sure I'm right there John, so........
Who is this then?
John Brown
03-03-2008, 07:00
Sorry Sailor
I'm afraid you have jumped the gun a bit.....It's not Errol Flynn!!
herakles
03-03-2008, 07:03
No, it's not Flynn. It's that man who played Sherlock Holmes. Basil Someone??
John Brown
03-03-2008, 07:23
No. Sorry. It's not Basil Rathbone Herk.
herakles
03-03-2008, 08:31
Then it's Robert Donat. Goodbye Mr. Chips etc.
Sailor
Your lady is the classy Kim Novack...
Viv
I guess it will be my turn soon as I am confident about Kim Novack.......
John Brown
03-03-2008, 10:51
And....The 39 Steps
Well done Herk.
Your go!
John
John Brown
03-03-2008, 10:53
Leslie Howerd?
Set up and killed when his plane was supposed to be carrying Winston Chuchill.
If I'm right, you can carry on Herk. That old sailor boy has thrown us into a bit of a 'tis was' :-)
John
Leslie Howerd?
Set up and killed when his plane was supposed to be carrying Winston Chuchill.
If I'm right, you can carry on Herk. That old sailor boy has thrown us into a bit of a 'tis was' :-)
John
Tis the correct answer..
Viv
:o
The Sailor
03-03-2008, 21:36
Sorry John, it looked so like Errol Flynn. It is your turn again by default
John Brown
03-03-2008, 22:38
Ok. It looks as though Herk is not going to put one up so who is this?
Batstiger
03-03-2008, 22:45
Diana Dors. Goodnight all I'm off to bed.
Bob.
The Sailor
03-03-2008, 22:54
Viv, it is Kim Novak. Have a turn. Bob got one but went to bed.
herakles
03-03-2008, 23:06
Give me a chance John! It's still only 7am here! I'll stick one in soon.
The Sailor
04-03-2008, 00:50
Bob is right. It is Diana Dors.
This is Jane Mansfield
Your turn in the morning Bob.
herakles
04-03-2008, 03:55
OK.Apparently it's my turn. This is an easy one but he's my favourite actor - so there. He's been in over 65 films too.
John Brown
04-03-2008, 07:31
Yes Bob
It's Diana Dors.
Herakles...It's Brian Brown.
Everybody...... it's getting silly!! I would suggest that only the person posting the picture is qualified to confirm whether or not the answer is correct and then give another contestant the 'nod' to post again. :confused:
John
herakles
04-03-2008, 07:42
Dead right John. I pass the banner on to you.
John Brown
04-03-2008, 10:35
Thanks Herakles
Here we go then....
John
herakles
04-03-2008, 10:53
Billy Bunter?
John Brown
04-03-2008, 12:33
No, but you are thinking along the right lines!
As he was on the right lines. Is it Gerald Campion?
John Brown
04-03-2008, 16:13
No. Nothing actually to do with Bunter. The connection simply relates to his size.
John
Would it be "Fatty" Arbuckle" silent film actor who was involved in a sex scandal in the late twenties/early thirties which ruined his career ?
Viv
John Brown
04-03-2008, 17:37
Correct Viv
Roscoe Conkling Arbuckle....AKA 'Fatty Arbuckle'
Over to you.
Correct Viv
Roscoe Conkling Arbuckle....AKA 'Fatty Arbuckle'
Over to you.
Having problems with my pc and cannot download at the monent so I will pass the baton to another person this time around... :(
Apologies..
Viv
O.K.Viv, Just this time lol.
John Brown
05-03-2008, 08:12
Stan
Just a stab in the dark...Is it a very young Grouch Marx?
John
astraltrader
05-03-2008, 14:32
You are dead right Jeff - get ready with your picture...
well done Jeff. Get yourself a tot!
Thought I would make it hard for you, maybe.
An American Icon.
3222
astraltrader
05-03-2008, 19:41
It is not Walter Pidgeon?
No, he is famous here for the hat he is wearing.
He was not in the movies, TV or stage. Was that a requirement?
Okay, seeing as how I am the only septic in the house, I guess I need to give hints to this well-known (in the States, at least) person. He was the "Ursa Major" in the US college football world and is easily recognized by his distinctive hat that is still worn present day by those who remember the legacy he created. The picture doesn't show it very well, but that is a houndstooth pattern on the hat. He's been dead for 25 years.
I hope this helps y'all.
Oh yeah, btw, what you call football, we call soccer. The football I am speaking of has a different ball and the players wear equipment sorta like hockey players.
herakles
06-03-2008, 03:48
"the players wear equipment sorta like hockey players."
Hockey players wear shin guards. Only! In your game Jeff it looks like they've come prepared for battle with Darth Vader.
Now, in the real game of football, no protective gear is worn at all. The real game? Aussie Rules!!!! And the new season is about to start!!!
The hockey I'm talking about wears this and they play it on ice:
http://mba.tuck.dartmouth.edu/pages/clubs/mens-hockey/images/equipm2.jpg
Our football had to start wearing pads because they were playing so hard, they were actually killing each other. I used to watch Aussie rules football when it was broadcast here.
I'll bet if you Google "houndstooth hat" you can figure this one out and my "Ursa Major" clue will make sense.:eek:
John Brown
06-03-2008, 11:31
Jeff
Bear Bryant?
With Ursa Major referring to the star system 'the great bear'?
John
warbreck
06-03-2008, 12:31
It's Jane fonda
Well I googled up Bear bryant. It must be him...However I have never heard of the fellow. Dont suppose many others have either.In the U.K.or Europe anyway
astraltrader
06-03-2008, 15:57
So who is next with a picture? It looks like Mr JB [again!].
John Brown
06-03-2008, 16:10
Guys
As I mentioned in an earlier post...I think we should wait for the OK from the poster of the last picture before jumping the gun and putting up another just in case we are wrong.
So....am I right Jeff?
Regards...John
Batstiger
06-03-2008, 16:39
You guys owe me a go for the Diana Bors pic so can I slip this one in?
Bob.
John Brown
06-03-2008, 17:08
Alec Guiness playing Benjamin Disraeli?
If not Bob.....Disraeli himself?
John
Jeff
Bear Bryant?
With Ursa Major referring to the star system 'the great bear'?
John
Well I googled up Bear bryant. It must be him...However I have never heard of the fellow. Dont suppose many others have either.In the U.K.or Europe anyway
Sorry for the delay. I had been trying to watch the thread, but work gets in the way.
It is Paul. W "Bear" Bryant (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Bryant), a very famous person in the world of US college football. He is know affectionately as "The Bear."
Jump on it John.
Batstiger
06-03-2008, 19:11
Your too good for me John. Correct.
John Brown
06-03-2008, 22:31
OK
The two quizzes are now one again!
Here's an easy one:
herakles
06-03-2008, 23:11
Easy peasy for you, you mean!
romft1945
06-03-2008, 23:28
OK
The two quizzes are now one again!
Here's an easy one:
Piece of cake its KCs brother wassisname,
ROM:D
John Brown
07-03-2008, 15:18
Come on Guys!
It's one of those VON names.
Answer later tonight if nobody gets it.
John
astraltrader
07-03-2008, 15:32
I would say Admiral Von Spee - but I am not sure that it looks quite like him...
astraltrader
07-03-2008, 15:34
In fact the more I think of it - it isn`t!
I instead will go for Admiral Von Hipper...
John Brown
07-03-2008, 15:34
Keep trying Terry:p
John Brown
07-03-2008, 15:38
Terry
Franz Ritter von Hipper is absolutely correct.
Fill your boots:p
John
astraltrader
07-03-2008, 15:48
OK - pretty easy one here folks. This chappie was famous for his exploits with aircraft in WW2...
romft1945
07-03-2008, 17:10
Got to go for Sir Frank Whittle the jet engine chappie,
ROM:D
astraltrader
07-03-2008, 17:17
Sorry Rom - good try but a big No!
tonclass
07-03-2008, 17:42
At a guess, Barnes Wallis ???
herakles
07-03-2008, 18:02
Terry
Franz Ritter von Hipper is absolutely correct.
Fill your boots:p
John
OK. I give in. Who was/is Hipper?
Hipper was the commander of the German's Scouting Group (Battle cruisers) at Jutland.
That picture looks like Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Travers Harris, 1st Baronet, otherwise known as "Bomber".
And Barnes Neville Wallis didn't have a 'tash!
Harley
astraltrader
07-03-2008, 19:00
10 out of 10, Simon. Hope you are ready with your first quiz subject...
herakles
07-03-2008, 19:11
So it is Bomber Harris?
What a wretched episode all that was. Bomber Command the only ones not to receive medals after the war.
That picture looks like Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Travers Harris, 1st Baronet, otherwise known as "Bomber".
10 out of 10, Simon. Hope you are ready with your first quiz subject...
Dadburnit, I knew that face looked too familiar. I just couldn't put a name on it.:confused:
A man close to my heart;
Good luck!
Harley
astraltrader
07-03-2008, 20:56
Admiral Jellicoe?
tonclass
07-03-2008, 21:00
Admiral Sir Frederic Charles Dreyer, GBE, KCB (8 January 1878–11 December 1956)
Sorry but the clue was IN/ON the photo ;-)
Rik
So it is...
Excuse me why I go bang my head on the monitor...!
Your turn Rik :D
Harley
tonclass
07-03-2008, 22:43
Ok then,
here's an easy one for all you matelots out there.
No mistaking that cocky look. Captain Frederic John "Johnny" Walker of Second Support Group fame.
Harley
tonclass
08-03-2008, 00:01
Spot on Harley.
Our well known 'bottle of scotch' Johnny Walker.
Your go again !!!!
Rik
And another one. Sorry for the delay!
Harley
John Brown
09-03-2008, 08:49
You've stumped me Harley!
By the lack of attempts by the others it looks like you need to drop in a clue:confused:
John
herakles
09-03-2008, 09:10
Stumped me too. Though the face is ringing a bell. Perhaps I'm mistaken. Hint please!
tonclass
09-03-2008, 09:52
He looks a bit like Admiral Beatty ???
Think First Sea Lords people! It's not Beatty, but you're closeish!
Harley
tonclass
09-03-2008, 10:51
Lord Fisher ?
John Brown
09-03-2008, 13:23
Rosslyn Erskine-Wemyss?.... who resigned due to persistent calls for Beatty to be given his job.
Sorry for the delay, yup. Wester Wemyss, ended up taking alot of credit for Jellicoe reforms altho that wasn't really his fault.
Go ahead John!
Harley
John Brown
09-03-2008, 18:54
OK....Who' this?
Batstiger
09-03-2008, 19:18
It wouldn't be Zatopek would it?
Bob.
John Brown
09-03-2008, 19:28
I'm afraid not Bob but keep trying.
Regards ....John
herakles
09-03-2008, 19:56
Ron Clarke?
John Brown
09-03-2008, 20:03
Absolutely correct Herakles.
I picked this one with you Aussies in mind.
Your turn......John
herakles
09-03-2008, 20:05
Lit the Olympic Flame in 1956 and was a world champ when the world wasn't watching.
Give me a little time to get one going. It's only 4am here!
astraltrader
10-03-2008, 15:40
Just to help out Herk - here is a fairly easy one to keep the Quiz moving...
Who is the bounder?
John Brown
10-03-2008, 16:23
Is It Joachim von Ribbentrop?
astraltrader
10-03-2008, 17:00
I had better make it harder next time! Well done JB - of you go!
John Brown
10-03-2008, 18:07
Here we go then...
Lord Halifax, he without a hand?
herakles
10-03-2008, 20:45
Sorry I haven't posted a new one yet. Been a bit busy. Will put one here asp. And I have no idea who the latest one is!
Herk, I know for a fact it's Lord Halifax ;). It's still your turn from yesterday, so I'm sure JB won't mind if you have a go.
Harley
John Brown
10-03-2008, 22:19
Lord Halifax it is.
As Harley said Herakles...it's still your turn.
John
herakles
10-03-2008, 22:31
I'm conscious that I need to choose a mystery pic that you all should have a fair chance of identifying.
So, who is this?
John Brown
11-03-2008, 12:18
It's got me beat Herakles. The face is familiar but I can't put a name to it. Again, judging by the lack of guesses, I think we need a clue.
John
herakles
11-03-2008, 12:38
Hint coming - but not yet! I'll give everyone a bit more time first.
astraltrader
11-03-2008, 14:47
The face rings a bell with me too. Come on Herk - we need to know is he a Politician/Army/Navy/Lead guitarist in a rock band?
I've checked every Antipodean politician I can think of :p. What's the hint??
Harley
Maritime Michael Ian
11-03-2008, 16:53
Is it former Oz PM Curtin??
Ian
herakles
11-03-2008, 18:17
Lead guitarist? Oh you wicked man!
OK, hint. Army. Why did you think Antipodean Harley? Anyway, he is.
Hee hee!
He had the look of a Brit to him, but something suggested he was one of you irascible Aussies. And he was!
General Sir John Monash, GCMG, KCB, VD.
Forgive my cheek, Herk for plopping another one in. Similar profession,
Harley
herakles
11-03-2008, 19:48
Spot on Harley.
A truly remarkable man. If anyone is interested, look here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Monash
The man who would have and should have replaced Haig.
Your turn.
John Brown
11-03-2008, 21:48
Harley
Gebhard von Blucher?
'Fraid not JB. As far as I'm aware cameras weren't around in Blucher's lifetime either!
Think along the lines of Monash, people.
Harley
Apologising for another army entry on the thread...
herakles
12-03-2008, 00:09
Trouble is that you normally only see these men in a hat! Familiar face for all that.
John Brown
12-03-2008, 08:39
OOOPs!
Yes sorry Harley. Fingers typed without brain in gear.
Not John Monash's Dad Louis?
Not Louis Monash. Another hint, no one related to Monash whatsoever!
Harley
astraltrader
12-03-2008, 13:32
Not General Travers?
'Fraid not Terry. Final clue, so as to keep thing moving. Commanded a corps in a notable victory on the Western Front.
Keep guessing!
Harley
astraltrader
12-03-2008, 15:47
Gen. Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien ?
astraltrader
13-03-2008, 14:25
Well Simon? It was only a shot in the dark - yes or no?
'Fraid not. I'd better put everyone out of their misery on this one.
Field Marshal Viscount Julian Byng, Commanded the Canadian Corps at Vimy Ridge, later became Governor-General of Canada.
Whomsoever posts a pic first can go for it!
Harley
He's a Kiwi. I figured you antipodals would be all over him.
herakles
14-03-2008, 12:57
Sorry Jeff. The only Kiwi that comes to mind is Freyberg.
astraltrader
14-03-2008, 13:13
Hi Jeff - it wasn`t Charles Upham - the 2 time VC winner?
Yes, Charles Upham! Quite a man.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Upham
Have at it, Astraltrader.
astraltrader
14-03-2008, 14:39
Cheers Jeff [call me Terry btw!] . Here is one that is probably too easy, especially for you sir!
An American who broke rules and regulations to be a war hero!
astraltrader
14-03-2008, 14:42
On second thoughts it might be advantageous if I remembered to actually post the picture of the brave chap.
Apologies to all!
Shoot, I don't have a clue.
Billy Fisk?
astraltrader
14-03-2008, 14:53
Jeff - Warm but no. I will give more clues later if not revealed!
John Brown
14-03-2008, 15:26
Paddy somebody?:confused:
astraltrader
14-03-2008, 15:40
Sorry JB - no!
herakles
14-03-2008, 17:48
Crikey Terry! That face means nothing to me. I'll need help.
astraltrader
14-03-2008, 18:57
OK a further clue - his heroics took place close to the end of WW2...
herakles
14-03-2008, 19:01
Is it Whatshisname who dropped the first Atom Bomb? Died recently. He looks like a flier type. W8. I'll Google to get his name. ... ...
Paul Tibbets
astraltrader
15-03-2008, 17:30
Sorry Herk - wrong person.
More clues - Winner of the Air Medal in 1945 - Giving it away surely??
romft1945
16-03-2008, 09:50
F D Roosevelt
romft1945
16-03-2008, 09:59
go on the As Clarke Gable,Buzz Aldrin or John Glen got to be one of those three ??????
I have no idea. Another clue, perchance?
romft1945
16-03-2008, 16:27
This chap was awarded the medal George H W Bush !!!!
astraltrader
16-03-2008, 18:09
On the Gin again, Peter?
OK - Last and final clue. This American hero in 1945 resued 56 US Sailors in his Catalina - despite being ordered not to touch down on the open sea.
If nobody can guess after this clue - then I will reveal!
John Brown
16-03-2008, 18:25
Lt. R Adrian Marks who picked up survivors from the USS Indianapolis?
tonclass
16-03-2008, 18:26
Lt Cmdr Adrian MARKS USN
Rik
(Damn you beat me by 1 second John :-))
romft1945
16-03-2008, 20:59
On the Gin again, Peter?
OK - Last and final clue. This American hero in 1945 resued 56 US Sailors in his Catalina - despite being ordered not to touch down on the open sea.
If nobody can guess after this clue - then I will reveal!
No Terry all those I mentioned were awarded the medal just thought one of them may be correct,PS Vodka these days not gin:eek:
romft1945
16-03-2008, 21:06
Well never mind who is this gents,
rom
John Brown
16-03-2008, 21:38
Are we not waiting for Terry to announce the winner of his quiz and then that person posting the next one?
On the Gin again, Peter?
OK - Last and final clue. This American hero in 1945 resued 56 US Sailors in his Catalina - despite being ordered not to touch down on the open sea.
If nobody can guess after this clue - then I will reveal!
Am I going to have to live on this forum to catch clues like this! arrrgghhhhhh.
Lt. R Adrian Marks who picked up survivors from the USS Indianapolis?Good job there, John.
Are we not waiting for Terry to announce the winner of his quiz and then that person posting the next one?
I thought that was the normal course of action.
herakles
16-03-2008, 21:56
Terry is somewhat pre-occupied right now so I guess we wait for him to return to give his verdict.
romft1945
17-03-2008, 08:38
Whoops I thought Lt Cdr Marks was the answer aw well never mind got it wrong smack wrist,
rom
astraltrader
17-03-2008, 11:20
Well done JB - got there eventually! Tough luck Rom - only a second away! Thanks Herk!
OK JB - as usual it is over to you!
John Brown
17-03-2008, 11:52
OK
Yes tough luck Rik.
Here's a really easy one for you....
John
John Brown
18-03-2008, 11:12
Look like a clue is needed...
Here's another picture taken just a few years later. Look how he has aged in such a short time....
astraltrader
18-03-2008, 14:14
Looks a bit like Erich Topp?
Noone else has got it, so...
Erich Hartmann
Harley
John Brown
18-03-2008, 14:48
You've got it Harley. Well done!
With 352 ariel kills, the Ace of Aces......Eric Hartmann who never lost a wingman.
Over to you.
John
No wingmen - only 14 sets of wings!! And without having to bail out as well...
Here we go...
Harley
romft1945
19-03-2008, 22:47
Is it Brig Howard Underwood,
Rom
John Brown
21-03-2008, 21:27
Harley
Is Rom correct? If not are you giving a clue?
Regards...John
herakles
21-03-2008, 21:42
I need a clue! Must say the face is familiar though.
Sorry, real life intruded folks :(. I must confess to having no idea who Howard Underwood is Rom, so it'n not him.
Our mystery man was a Canadian General Officers...
Harley
herakles
22-03-2008, 04:47
General Sir Arthur William Currie - commanded the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
You are of course right, sir. Unlike your average colonial general, Currie got ridiculous short shrift after WWI. General Byng was just more popular. And then the Canadian government allowed his name to get sullied by a bunch of politicians, very sad.
Over to you Herk.
Harley
herakles
22-03-2008, 12:51
I agree. He was treated very badly.
So, who is this? I gave great thought to what I might post. I apologise in advance that the picture is not good. It's the best I could find.
I will give clues in compensation for that.
Clue 1: British
astraltrader
23-03-2008, 03:16
Its not General George Farrar?
herakles
23-03-2008, 03:33
No Terry, it is not.
herakles
25-03-2008, 01:22
Is this one too hard or have we now lost interest in this thread?
John Brown
25-03-2008, 08:02
I think we need some clues Herk:(
Regards...John
herakles
25-03-2008, 08:25
OK. Clues ... ...
Great War. Much maligned and wrongly. Later reinstated.
It can only be Hubert Gough then, of 5th Army fame (is there such a word as ''infame''?)
Harley
herakles
25-03-2008, 11:13
I KNEW you'd get it with that hint Harley!
Next time it's my turn, I've got just the one to trip you up!
Your turn.
Was his reputation later salvaged? I thought he still got a lot of flak for his actions or lack of thereof at Ypres in '17. At any rate, I llok forward to your next photo.
Here we go again, another naval sort!
Harley
astraltrader
26-03-2008, 16:36
Hi Simon it looks like Andrew Cunningham?
herakles
26-03-2008, 19:23
Was his reputation later salvaged? I thought he still got a lot of flak for his actions or lack of thereof at Ypres in '17. At any rate, I llok forward to your next photo.
Here we go again, another naval sort!
Harley
Well Harley, I like to think the man was a scapegoat. I can't see that his actions were at fault. The break-through was a disaster and not of is making.
I wonder if it's more a question of "give a dog a bad name ... ..."
Sorry Terry, not Cunningham, but a contemporary of his at any rate.
I agree wholeheartedly Gough got scapegoated, and unjustifiably too, although one reads the word "hapless" alot in connexion with him.
Harley
John Brown
27-03-2008, 17:10
Harley
It's Bruce Fraser of North Cape and Japanese surrender fame.
Regards...John
Indeed JB. Your turn,
Harley
herakles
27-03-2008, 20:29
Well, that led me to search for some information about him. As I'd never heard of him.
He certainly achieved some status in his life-time.
The picture was taken on board HMS York at Guam.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Fraser,_1st_Baron_Fraser_of_North_Cape
John Brown
27-03-2008, 21:06
Here we go then.....
John
herakles
27-03-2008, 21:07
I want to say it's the Duke of Edinburgh.
John Brown
27-03-2008, 21:29
What?...and his Grandson is just following in his footsteps by wearing odd uniforms!
John
John Brown
29-03-2008, 20:29
OK. It looks like a clue is needed......
A Samurai Sword should lead you to this mans identity!
John
herakles
30-03-2008, 09:50
Could it be Erich Raeder?
John Brown
30-03-2008, 10:00
Sorry Herk
Keep trying.
John
hucks216
30-03-2008, 10:23
I would say that he is Bernhard Rogge who was the Captain of the German raider Atlantis and later became an Admiral in both the Third Reich & post-war German Navy. He was awarded the samurai sword for his success with the Atlantis.
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