show report Swinbrook 2010

[Great War truck]

Once again the North Oxfordshire and Cotswolds MVT had their annual road run and get together at Swinbrook. This year we had our highest number of attendees with 37 vehicles.

 

On Saturday morning we set off for our road run. This had been organised by Don, Tony and Bill. Our first stop was at the village of Asthall Which is where the Mitford family (as in Adolf Hitler and Oswald Moseley fame) lived. We stopped while Bill gave us a brief talk on the history:

 

 

 

Then we drove through Burford up to the Windrush airfield where we explored the control tower and had another brief talk by Bill on the history of the site:

 

 

 

 

Then I went on to explore a pilbox which was in very good condition:

 

 

I forget the designation of it but it has an AA position inside which you have to climb up to:

 

 

A bracket for something on top. I see the person who took away whatever it was had carefully replaced the nuts:

 

 

While up there Chris took an embarassing photo of me which i am sure he will post later on. Not sure what he is doing here. Some sort of hand gesture thing:

 

 

Phew, he's going away now:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many more photos to follow.

Edited August 15, 2010 by Great War truck

[Chrisg]

A cracking good weekend. Many many thanks to those who organised everything arrived back home just under 3 hours

[Great War truck]

The next stop was for lunch at the Mill Inn at Withington. This was a great pub and the staff were not at all phased by being invaded by such a large number of people in green who filled up the car park with MV's.

 

 

 

 

 

Next stop was the airfield at Chedworth, where we lined up on the peri track and were treated to a mini flying display. Here you can just make out a Lancaster and Spitfire:

 

 

A few of us went on to explore the buildings and came across this fine hut:

 

 

 

And also this shed. We think it might have been a stores at one end and MT at the other:

 

 

 

[Great War truck]

Thanks Chris. It was great to have you and all the Champ owners there.

 

Here is another picture of the MT shed:

 

 

or is the fire station?

 

We went in to another shed, where John examined the electrics so we could work out how the building had been used.

 

 

The roof was collapsing so we had to look in through the windows only.

 

 

 

 

I said it was a mini airdisplay:

 

 

 

This was I think a Super Sabre jet. It's speed was incredible as was the ability of the pilot. Quite amazing

 

 

Then back to the club for a barbecue and prizes. Chris got the prize for coming the furthest (Brighton) and the Humber won the prize for most interesting vehicle.

 

[Great War truck]

The next day was warm and sunny (compared with the showers we had had the day before):

 

As we were getting ready to go this Foden Drops squeezes in through the gate and unloaded:

 

 

 

We then set out for our road run to Ditchley Park:

 

 

 

Ditchley Park was used by Winston Churchill as a residence during WW2. It was believed that he was staying at Bleheim Palace, but he would go through the gates, transfer to a truck which would drive him out of the back gates straight to Ditchley. He used it for meetings and wrote many of his best known speeches here. The windows above the door was his office:

 

 

 

We parked our vehicles outside the house and had a talk about the history of Ditchley.

 

 

 

This site is not open to the public and it really was a major coup to be able to get in.

Edited August 15, 2010 by Great War truck

[Great War truck]

We had a reshuffle of the MV's until we found an appropriate WW2 lineup:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Followed by a Champ lineup:

 

 

Then we moved on to Enstone airfield for another barbecue and some drinks in the flying club house:

 

 

 

 

 

A brilliant weekend away and many thanks to everyone who came and made it so special. We will see you all next year.

 

Tim

[bizfreeq]

Thanks to all the organisers of this fantastic weekend and all those who attended.We came up from Bournemouth not knowing what to expect,and were far from disappointed.(If you can make it next year,I advise you to go,it really is great).You guys are a credit to the hobby,the organisation was second to none,and the atmosphere was very warm and friendly,especially to those from outside your club area....We will be back,no question!!

All the very best to all of you who were there

Mark

[stal108]

Hi all

I took the foden drops, I must sau very friendly and what a stunning location perfect place, Next year i will be going for a long weekend if i am invited back. Many thanks to the cotswold mvt

[Chrisg]

Its not that bad

 

 

 

 

[118thsignalsregiment]

Thanks for a great weekend the road runs were fantastic and the organisers couldnt have done more to make us feel welcome.

 

A few photos/update is on my blog:

 

http://118thsignalsregiment.blog.co.uk/

 

Many Thanks

 

Steve

 

Please Support Bournemouth Aviation Museum

Military Vehicle and Cockpit Day

Sunday 26th September

www.aviation-museum.co.uk

Edited August 16, 2010 by 118thsignalsregiment

[kapral]

I'm not a member yet, just started to look for my first MV. As new recruit I was invited for this fantastic event for the very first time. I did only the Sunday run.

I was absolutely amazed how well organised it was, how interesting was the place which we visited, how friendly all the members are. BIG, BIG THANK YOU!!!

 

Here are few pics I took.