With reference to Paying to get in to W&P, i feel that paying to get in is probably a bit off!
Surely they make enough from stalls and public entrance?
I attended a show at Grampian Transport Museum, it was held over a weekend, and on the saturday evening the museum put on a barbecue and had sorted out some sponsorship from the local pub who put on barrels of beer etc. Speaking with the curator, he was more than happy to keep on the exhibitors side, the public paying to get in and covering the costs.
This was an excellent show! a good balance of every type of vehicle, post war, and WW2 axis/allied with some large armour in attendance.
And generally acknowledged as one of the best military vehicle shows held for a while, very friendly atmosphere and enjoyed by the public.
I think it was good, because it wasnt big! it was a group of military petrolheads there for the love of it and in that respect i shouldnt think W&P could touch it. A well done to GTM for organising it, and i believe it will now be an annual regular.