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CLAAS MEMORIES

Here are some photos of me and my old neighbour. I will start with Jack Payne with his old Claas Matador (1). This was taken 25 years ago at Maze Farm Holding on the Sutton Bridge Estate. Next is Jack on the combine and his wife in the Ford 7610 tractor (2). In the background, you can see the Maze. It was bought by Beber Bros of Lutton Marsh and Gedney Drove End, Lincolnshire. When they bought thesorry to say Jack is now in a home and is now 80 years old. I was 90 years old this year.

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