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There are over 450 pictures on the facebook page now - Tim Hawkes Show director Wicksteed at War

Ian, Can I use your great photos on the facebook page please? Tim Hawkes Show Director Wicksteed at War

Rick, Can we use these pictures on the Wicksteed at War facebook page please? Tim Hawkes Wicksteed at War Show director

Also just for clarification, Steve Edwards was not the safety officer for this show as he had work commitments and was not able to make the time. Tim Hawkes Show director Wicksteed at War

Hi guys, Thanks for all the comments on this thread, I have read them through in detail. Of course there are lessons to be learnt from this, I agree with you that the marshalling of people around the launch ramp was not good enough, this will be resolved. You are right about the MVT safety code not having anything about vehicles in the water as we looked for this. Regards insurance, Wicksteed park used to run 2 DUKWS in the lake as pleasure cruisers taking public out onto the lake and so their insurance is adequate and would cover this. This was a risk, however nobody got hurt, the safety boat was there and provided support when it was needed, the recovery crew did an excellent job in getting the vehicle out safely, had we not provided them things would have been very different. We also knew that the lake wasn't really deep so did not feel the need to provide divers. The Park are happy with what took place and will be referring this to their safety committee as will we with ours to look for ways to improve the safety of this event. As for getting Neil out of the OT should it have sunk, we discussed this with the YHA qualified safety boat instructor and he was comfortable and confident that the extraction would be possible. I am really pleased that on the whole everyone enjoyed the event and it looks like some of you wish to return next year. We are always looking for volunteers to help marshall and make the show safer, with your experience I would hope that some of you come forward and make the show the success that it will be in 2014. You will find my contact details at http://www.wicksteedatwar.co.uk if you are willing to get involved with us. Tim Hawkes Show director Wicksteed at War

Hi Neil, Transport looking promising will have a decision by the end of the week hopefully. Tim Wicksteed at War - MVT national show. Show Director