Fort Stotsenburg photo shoot

[bulikiti2]

Alvin,
Is that an M1917 Bolo Knife you're wearing? I have a scabbard replacement cover only. Hoping to find a complete set also. I just had a few pictures taken at the Fort Stotsenburg park also last Saturday but did not have the chance to look around. Is that museum beside the park? Nice talking to you over the phone. Thanks!

[flo777]

very nice photos..makes me want to go into Phil.Scout impression but seems difficult to get original uniforms and gears?

[legionnaire]

Flo777,

There are reproduction uniforms available from online dealers and there is always ebay for the gear or equipment. This forum has more than enough info on how you can put together a PS impression. Are based in the Philippines?

Philip

[bulikiti2]

Flo777,

Philip is right. All the information you need is right here in this forum. If you are Philippine based same as me, I am also willing to share what it took me to put together my PS impression.

[flo777]

I'm based in Manila part of a Vietnam War reenacting group. Most of my stuff are post WW2 with the exception of a BAR belt. I have seen repro WW2 web gear store based in HK via Ebay. Is it possible to have the uniforms tailored locally?

Thanks!

[VeeVee]

Yup you can have the uniforms tailored there. It's pretty simple. I even had a WW2 paratrooper M42 jump suit made there but of course they had to copy it from an existing.

[szadipoland]

Wow Nice foto and nice great place ;]

[legionnaire]

26th PS trooper Garcia ;D




Pvt. Ernie Penas at Fort Stotsenburg parade grounds.

[szadipoland]

Hors VS iron Horses wery nice fotos

the first is the best ;]

[legionnaire]

Welcome to our little forum Martin! And thanks for enjoying the pics.

BTW Great pics you posted of the Brave and valiant Poles in Arnhem!!!

Philip

[szadipoland]

Thanks for the nice comment;] your photos are great and very original;] This climate... ;>

[VeeVee]

Comment sent in by by Insurrectomad.

Hi David, I think it's as a simple as it's easier to climb on to the cannon statue vs the cavalry one. Vandals don't discriminate.

Hello Victor,
I swung by Ft Stotsenburg today via the SM Mall, and took some photos of the 2 monuments at the gate to the park field. I was very saddened to see the damage inflicted on the Filipino statues on the left-hand side of the gates. The sword was broken off the hand of the officer as well as his holster was torn off, and a hand was missing from the gunner, while the rifleman had the bayonet broken off! I had not realized before that these monuments and others like them I have seen in Bataan are made from fibreglass & not bronze dusted alu/smelter metal. fortunately the only damage done to the American Cav. Figs. was a broken horse rein. I stood there in shock as I asked myself why would young Filippinos, vandelise depictions of Fil. Heroes but have greater regard & respect for American ones! Any vandelism I think dispicable but to target your own Nat. monuments?! The answer maybe was given to me by the curator of the Museum at the southern end of the park. She was a retired school teacher who was stunned at my knowledge of the wars of 1896-1904. I was surprised at her very limited knowledge on the subject. Most Fils. I have spoken to on the subject or WW2 for that matter, can only name 3 or 4 Heroes. I shall attempt to contact The Major, Director of Clark Dev. & the Director of Tourism to raise funds to restore the damage & suggest a 1m high spiked fence be errected arround the base of each monument to prevent climbers and Vandels: before I leave for London at the end of the month. Please add this (page 1 of 2) to Pinoyhist.web for me Victor, Salamat -David

Photos sent in by David:

[szadipoland]

wow look like the living monuments are the realistic ..

[legionnaire]

Saturday, 4th July 2009,
Parade grounds, Fort Stotsenburg, Pampanga, P.I.

home of the 26th Cavalry & 23rd, 24th Field Artillery, Philippine Scouts



1st official Philippine chapter creation and activation

L to R - Engineer Pedro Javier (BNK Manila), Philip Garcia (PSLHC Nininger Cchapter),
Col. Restituto Aguilar, PA, Fort Magsaysay, (center)
MSgt. Alvin Alfonso, Fort Mckinley, Manila chapter, Military Vehicles Preservation Association Pilipinas,
Lt. Edgar Hilbero, (mounted) 26th memorial Cavalry Regt.,

riding on jeeps - L - Edison David

R - Ernie Penas, , Mon Canlas, Bong Casayuran

OUR STRENGTH IS IN LOYALTY!_________VIRTUE INCREASES UNDER A LOAD!

" NO HILL TOO STEEP; NO SAND TOO DEEP
NO TRAIL TOO ROUGH; NO JOB TOO TOUGH;

(two of the jeep personnel names are probably not accurate)

[26th]

Philip:

Great shot and poster. Do you have Hilbero's address to send him a copy of the 25th Reunion.

Hope all is well.

Boots and Saddles!!!

[VeeVee]

Great poster Philip.

[legionnaire]

Thanks guys! Glad you like the nostalgia "colorized B & W" photo style! It was hard orchestrating this photo line up. As I tried to recreate with our small unit those full regt. "panoramic" photo line up. The famous backdrop of Mt. Arayat should be seen on a clear day but due to impending overcast and impending rain!

Yes I have Hilbero's address and can send him copy of the 25th Reunion photos? I have sent him a few with him in it

Philip

[COL Robert Ake US Army]

I have quite a bit of 26th memorabilia all pre-war. I am in Texas with six adopted US Army caisson horses from Arlington. I am also a member of the Philippine Scout Historical Society here in the US. Good luck with your very important work.