XM496 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) Hi everyone, as well as being a new HVMF member I'm also part of the group preserving the ex-RAF Transport Command Bristol Britannia aircraft at Cotswold Airport (aka Kemble Airfield). We're opening up on 30th June for Armed Forces Day and we'd like to invite you to display your military vehicle in front of the aircraft. 30th June is a Saturday and we'll be open from approx 12:00 to 16:00 hours. Parking will be on the former peri track (Tarmac) and as we can park around two corners of our site, there's space for about 30 vehicles (depending on size!). Access is via the airfield North Gate, which is signposted off the A433 between Cirencester and Tetbury. There's no height restriction on the access road, and it should be suitable for all light to medium-heavy vehicles (but you won't get your tank transporter round the corner)! There's no charge for entry or display and it's a great photo opportunity with a big Brit in the background. We'll be glad to show you around the aircraft, including a tour of the flight deck. There's a restaurant and bar on site, about two minutes drive from the Brit. For more info on our aircraft, please see www.xm496.com and our Facebook page: RAF Bristol Britannia. The event is now listed on the Armed Forces Day website: http://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/events/details.aspx?id=8872638 Any questions, ask 'em here and I'll respond. If you reckon you'll be attending, could you post here so I have an idea of numbers. Cheers! Edited May 31, 2012 by XM496 Adding more information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XM496 Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Hi everyone, anyone like to come over and park up by the Brit on 30th June? We're a tad short of military vehicles wanting to display, so if you fancy a day with a difference and a good look around, under and inside (see flight deck photo) an alternative sort of heavy machinery, let us know. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Bryan....Loving the cockpit photo! :-D:-D:-D:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubbster Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I'd love to do it, but I've already committed myself earlyer in the year to an armed forces event. Maybe next year! Cheers alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XM496 Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Cheers Alex, we're aware that we've left it a bit late this year to get organised, so next year we'll be better prepared and start recruiting earlier. Still keen to do the best we can this year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XM496 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 We have another attraction for Armed Forces Day: a De Havilland Vampire cockpit on display. Hope that might tempt some of you along - we're still a bit light on military vehicles, so you'd be most welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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