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  1. The Essex HMVA, is pleased to announce their flagship event, the Military and Flying Machines show is to move to a new venue at Chigborough Road, Maldon, Essex for 2017. Following 10 years of successful events at Damyns Hall, the organisers have taken this decision to allow the show to build on its continued success; Due to the limited number of event setup days available and changes to legislation, this had become increasingly difficult at Damyns Hall. Our new venue provides huge opportunities to make the show even better in a truly picturesque setting. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us in the past and sincerely hope that this support will continue as we work to make the Military and Flying Machines Show better than ever before. The show will, as previously, be a two-day event, taking place on Saturday & Sunday, 12th and 13th of August 2017.
  2. http://www.militaryandflyingmachines.org.uk/ 2nd and 3rd August 2014. new info on website.
  3. Please be aware that the government have published a consultation paper on the future of deactivated weapons here: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/cons-2009-deactivated-firearms It is important that you download the document,read it and submit a reply, as the more people who make their views felt, the better chance we have of achieving the desired result.I forewarn you that it is BORING. The consultation ends on 25th MAY 2009 so please act now!
  4. Ted, the colour the Mat was painted in ,is BS298 olive drab, although believe it or not, two versions seem to exist.
  5. Re Southdowns other Mat.I wonder where Antarmike gets his info from,dreams I suspect.Southdowns original cabbed Matador was aquired by them in 1948 from a Norfolk farmer.Originally registered JNG 641 it was fitted with a crew cab and a gantry crane, this was later replaced by a Mann Egerton crane, NOT a Harvey Frost.The vehicle was sold in 1989 and restored as a breakdown and rallied, including the HCVS London to Brighton run.After some research, it was discovered that it was one of 450 flatbed tractors built for the RAF between 1939-1945, not postwar.As it was possibly the only surviving wartime example and fairly original, the decision was taken to return it to it's original wartime condition, in time for the 1994 D day anniversary and take it to France. The crew cab, crane and remnants of the rear body were removed and a new rear body constructed.The cab WHICH WAS NOT BURNT was restored back to original and it was painted in 85 Group Second Tactical Airfoce RAF markings.The owner has since died of cancer and I take exception to him being branded an IDIOT and hope an appology is forthcoming. See the picture below (if they come out!)
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