XM022-01 Santa & The Polar Bear Express John Jenkins Airplanes It was Gunnery Sergeant Hartman

It was Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in boot camp at Parris Island who ‘christened’ actor Mathew Modine’s young Marine recruit ‘Joker’ after Modine interrupts Hartman’s introductory speech with an impression of John Wayne

and the Medal of Honor

solid gold ‘death mask’ placed over the head and shoulders of the mummy containing the remains of Tutankhamun in the central burial chamber of his tomb

Based originally on the Mercedes - Benz 170 this vehicle had its origins during the early 1930’s in the company’s wish to produce an economy class car in addition to their better known luxury range

These professional soldiers would also protect the prized possessions which would be gathered at the Pyramid site ready to be interred along with the dead king when the project was finally completed

XM022-01 Santa & The Polar Bear Express John Jenkins Airplanes It was Gunnery Sergeant HartmanChristmas 2021 we introduced one of Santas favourite polar bears to keep the old gentleman company on those arduous Christmas Eve trips around the world delivering presents. This year 2022, sees another of Santas Polar Bears offering his services to help Santa with his deliveries under the banner of The Polar Bear Express. Santa definitely looks happier with the additional help and support!