Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) As I have done in previous seasons, here's a selection of my favourite pictures, one or two from each of the events I've been to this year. It started out not with an event, but just a photo opportunity after a heavy snowfall mid February A couple of weeks later, we had a photo shoot at the NE Aircraft Museum with some of the local re-enactors. Here's Lynne and Julie Edited June 12, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) On March 8th, we went to support an open day at 'King and Country', a company who make collectable military figures and vehicles from several eras of history. The rest of March was quiet, and it wasn't until April 5th that we had a road run event, starting at Croft Circuit. The run was around 50 miles around the Durham and Tees Valley area. Part of the run passed over 'Spitfire Bridge', actually Winston Bridge that Ray Hanna flew his Spitfire under for the TV series 'Piece of Cake'. A short video of parts of the run can be seen here. Edited June 12, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Mid April saw three of the locals head down to York for their Crank Up event at York Castle. It was a long trip but a great turn out of just over 60 vehicles, and great weather too. There's also a video Lynne took during the drive and of everyone arriving at the Castle - Edited June 12, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) D-Day saw Bodge and myself at Debach Airfield, home of the 493rd Bomb Group. While there we met up with Adrian who regularly takes his Sherman there. Adrian was kind enough to give Bodge and myself a ride around the airfield in the Sherman, a video of which can be seen here - Bodge and I were also practicing our X Factor entry - Edited June 12, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) A couple of weeks later, Fathers Day was spent locally again at the NE Aircraft Museum. and a week later we were at the DLI Museum for their Veterans & Armed Forces Day Edited June 12, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Another week later, and we made the three hour drive over to Ingleton for the 'Operation Homeguard' weekend. Upon arrival, we sat in the Jeep 90 minutes waiting for the rain to stop before we could set up the tent. Fortunately the rest of the weekend was fine other than one heavy shower in Sunday. The Battle of Britain Flight made three visits over the weekend, once with their DC-3 and twice with a PR Spitfire. Sunday's parade was caught on video by Lynne - - Bodges dad can be seen getting a lift from my Jeep. After the parade, we went on a road run to Ribblehead Viaduct. Edited December 6, 2016 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Possibly the highlight of the year was the Breighton Airfield Event. Bodge missed this one as he had just broken another car. Maurice Hammond and friends flew in on Sunday with four of his vintage aircraft, including his two P-51 Mustangs. Over the weekend, I was able to use my Jeep as a real 'Follow Me' vehicle, leading the Mustangs to their dispersals. We couldn't get too close ( dreaded Health and Safety ) - Edited June 12, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) A couple of weeks later on July 25th, we attended Bishop Auckland's Nostalgia Day, an annual charity fund raiser. We did a convoy twice around the town before parking up for the day. Prior to the convoy.... and a few of the vehicles parked up in the main shopping street. Edited June 12, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) August 8/9th was the annual 'Jeeps & Jets' event at the NE Aircraft Museum. Bodge and Ian came over and we had a great weekend with fantastic weather and put on a great display, even if I do say so myself. Edited June 12, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Two weeks later was once again hot and sunny for the Durham Market Place Nostalgia Day. The Fenner Sisters provided some live entertainment, and there was also a wedding, which had much larger crowds than expected due to our presence! I met a guy who had been stationed out in India on an airfield, who had seen the base Follow Me Jeep in action; the only person I've met who has seen on in use for real during the war. Edited June 12, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) August Bank Holiday was the annual NE Military Vehicle Club show at the Durham Light Infantry Museum. Once more there was great weather and a good turnout of all kinds of vehicles. Edited June 12, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) At the start of September, we were at Blyth Battery. Blyth Battery reopened earlier in 2009 after an extensive restoration. Around a dozen vehicles turned up along with re-enactors for the open weekend to mark the completion of the restoration. A US veteran from the 225th Anit-Aircraft Artillery Searchlight Battalion unveiled a plaque to his unit, who were based there from March 1944 until May '44, when they left for D-Day, arriving on Omaha later in June. Edited June 12, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) A week later I went down to RAF Leeming for their Families Day. What a great day, plus several flying displays by RAF aircraft, including the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. After their display, the BBMF landed to refuel, giving me another great photo opportunity. Edited June 12, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Middleton St George, September 19th. This was the first display hosted by the Durham & Tees Valley MVT Area at the Middleton St George Cricket club, not far from the wartime airfield, now Durham & Tees Valley Airport. Ten vehicles attended, the majority of which were from the DTV group. Edited June 12, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Probably the last event for me this year was the Aycliffe 'Help for Heros' weekend October 3/4th. £600 was raised over the weekend for the Heros. Well, I think that's the lot, other than perhaps a road run that is planned in the days after Christmas. Edited June 12, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 As always Steve, great pictures. May be next year less of Bodge - then perhaps we could do a calender :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McC Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Great pics Steve - what a good year of events. Particularly like the Breighton and Leeming shots (even if I am dead jealous!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 We wouldn't've enjoyed it Ian... just keep telling yourself that... I am!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'd like to go back to Breighton next year. I'll keep you informed if it goes ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 As always Steve, great pictures. May be next year less of Bodge - then perhaps we could do a calender :whistle: Zip it zippy its a good display Here's a photo of another not so good display we saw this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Aaaaw dammit another bad link... wassup wi' this site... ahem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Just revisited this thread by chance and saw all the picture links were broken following a change of folders on my host site, so I've gone through and fixed them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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