Hi all.
Add my bit about the 40's event.
Didn't take my camera so no pictures but thanks to the guys who did - some very good pictures taken - shows the spirit of the event.
HMVF members present were Cat and Pat weazle, Lord Burley and small child, Phil (Metroman), Nick Johns, myself, Ian Bridges and Paul (Cripp). Aplogies if I have missed anyone.
Well done for looking smart CW. I only knew it was the man himself when he opened his mouth - otherwise I thought who is this smart Navy chap.
Those who know me know I don't normally do the re-enactment thing but I must say - this event ranks as one of the best I have been to.
I still went to show my truck to the public and nothing has changed there. The thing with this event was the public could become involved in the event itself and this actually made the show. Everyone I have spoken to remarked what a great event it was. Also found the event very chilled out and relaxed. Of course the glorious weather played a role in the events success.
I will definately be doing this show next year and I would advise anyone who hasn't attended to come along too. Had a great time.
And the Ward behaved effortlessly all through the weekend.
Only thing I would say is I was a bit disappointed with the main military vehicle display. I thought more could have been done in relation to an actual display instead of the vehicles all being parked in a line and then left. Some if not all of the blame must go to the vehicle owners. A bit more enthusiasm from people to display their vehicles would have helped the matter.
I am afraid the public need something a bit more interesting than forty odd vehicles being parked in a straight line. This is why I always try to display my Ward with all the jacks and crane deployed and then hang around to answer questions and show people around the vehicle. Makes my day more interesting and probably jo public's.
Anyways, I moved from my location on the Sunday morning to somewhere a bit more lively - wish I had done it on the Saturday as I had a much more fun day on Sunday. Really felt part of the event.
Markheliops