discussion Murray walker has passed away

[Steve-the-Duck]

There's an absolutely horrifying story from Murray's autobiography of when he was serving in the Rhine crossing of Operation varsity, watching gliders and paratroop transports going over. One glider came apart in mid-air and a Tetrach light tank fell out and crashed on the other side. Murray knew the tanks flew crewed

Now, on a lighter note, and this should probably go in Completed Figures, here's my 1/6 rendition of Captain Walker

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nice tribute Chris!

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks Tim.

 

[stona]

Thanks Steve.....funny how memory plays tricks. In my head it was on a really muddy circuit with Minis and Mark 1 escorts, and in black and white......probably why I couldn’t find it LOL.....

Funny you should say that, because I remember another clip, not on that reel, in which Murray was extolling the virtues of some kind of windscreen wiper system at which point the car concerned promptly drove off the track and hit a grass bank.
In my mind that was in appalling rainy and muddy conditions and involved older cars, early Escorts rings a bell. I'm not sure if it was in B&W days or not.

I wonder if our memories are really playing tricks or if that clip can be found somewhere? I might have a look if I get a chance this evening!

 

[Tim Marlow]

That sounds exactly like the one I remember Steve. Mind you, I struggle to remember which day it is these days LOL...

 

[stillp]

There's another sign of old age Tim, but I can't remember what it is.
Pete

 

[Bobby Conkers]

As your F1 nut in residence, the definition of "evocative" is hearing Murray and James (they were both 'friends' to me at the age of 11) with the crackly commentary from Hockenheim as Arnoux was chased by Piquet. There will never be another.

 

[adt70hk]

It's at about 45 seconds in this series of Murrayisms, after Tarquini's crash.

Murrayisms and Funny Moments - Murray Walker - Bing video

Was only thinking of this incident the other day. Thanks for sharing

 

[minitnkr]

Loved his snooker commentary. PaulE