Papav66 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hi Chaps, Better late than never, so apols for the delay. Show seems to be running like clockwork so far (but still takes up much of my time & life!) with most people registering online & there's still plenty of time, so if you would like to come then please register on http://ashdowncamp.webs.com/onlinevehiclereg.htm Currently have 323 mv's booked, so thank you to those from here. I think we are slightly down on this time last year possibly due to the "Normandy effect", but more trickling in every day so we won't too far off our target of 400. Includes 14 tracked vehicles so thats certainly up on previous & might have a few more. And still have some budget left for contribution towards costs of low loaders etc. WW1 Vehicles - As expected these are hard to find but we have at least 3 vehicles to include that 1916 Albion again. Aircraft - BBMF Spitfire & Hurricane confirmed for both days Gloster Meteor on the Saturday & Auster spotter on the Sunday. A few new things to look at around the camp & about 500 re-enactors with their displays around the field. The Garrision will also be returning & hoping they will be doing their night time display with the 150cm Searchlight (tbc). Location: Ashdown Camp, Ashdown Farm, Badsey, Nr Evesham WR11 7PA And of course a big thank you to our main sponsor Cherished Vehicle Inusrance who will also be at the show if you want to have a chat with them. cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) Just a quick update to let you know the Groups that are attending & to say that I will be emailing & posting vehicle entry numbers over the next few days: 2nd Battalion Glosters 7th Armoured Desert Rats 29thDiv "The Bedford Boys" 39-45 Soceity 53rd FS Operations Northern Forties 85th Gebirgs, 39-45 LHS 185 Brigade, WW2 British Infantry Allied Assortment ATS Recruitment C Troop Re-enactment Com Ops Nato Forces Dog Company29th MP's Forever Forties GD Aufklarungs Home Front Hereos Kompanie 1 KSK Leicester Home Guard Mon 202 The Garrison with 18 & 25 pdr artillery guns & possibly 150cm searchlight Museum on the Move Ninth Company Tommy Atkins Society Up the Jungle US 2nd Infantry Division Viet re-enactors WW2 RAF Group Yanks Living History Group Edited June 7, 2014 by Papav66 line spacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth dawe Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I'm coming along. ..just got to finish painting the truck, as she's in red primer.....bloody weather! !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 i am there too :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 Hi Gareth, Great, though I don't appear to have an entry, but not a problem, is that for the 101? As I have details for last year & can include in list, cheers P I'm coming along. ..just got to finish painting the truck, as she's in red primer.....bloody weather! !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth dawe Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Hi pava66.....I was informed via email that I was to be booked in with my 101 and the reo....I've resent this recopied the email back to the sender asking what's going on?. It's a good job you said as I wouldn't have been happy taking friday off to drive up haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Hello Gareth, whoops, I do apologise, my mistake, operator error, cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth dawe Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Thanks mate....I'm just glad I posted so you saw and replied, thanks for the help and I'll be there on friday. Now I'm off out to paint a truck......I REALLY hope it doesn't rain :undecided: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 i am there too :-) Hi Nick, I did see Bob at the camp today & he will sort a car or two for you to re-shape with the OT-90, cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 excellent, i love panel beating in my ot :-) Hi Nick, I did see Bob at the camp today & he will sort a car or two for you to re-shape with the OT-90, cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 We are planing to be there with a ferret and FV 438 maybe a Dingo as well. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 I look forward to seeing you there, cheers Paul We are planing to be there with a ferret and FV 438 maybe a Dingo as well. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Up to 370 mv's & counting. Nice mix of tracked vehicles, 16 so far & that of course includes The Rugged Robin. Still a little left in the kitty to contribute to low loaders. Layout similar to last year as per attached pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Some great news folks! First of all the weather forecast is looking good for the rest of the week & weekend, so we have one more aircraft, a hot air balloon so we can have an aerial photograph of us all on the Saturday evening, but just hope the wind stays low. And now for the really good news... drum roll please... Its taken 18 months to get this vehicle out of the US and its now going to be making its debut at our show. It finally arrived at Southampton docks a couple of weeks ago but then found it had a brake problem, but got the call 5 mins ago to say its all good to go. So its really made my day to say that we will be having an LVT Water Buffalo & I can't wait to see it. cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth dawe Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 All sounds fantastic pual. ....just three days of crap at work and I'm free to enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossy1 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Some great news folks! First of all the weather forecast is looking good for the rest of the week & weekend, so we have one more aircraft, a hot air balloon so we can have an aerial photograph of us all on the Saturday evening, but just hope the wind stays low. And now for the really good news... drum roll please... Its taken 18 months to get this vehicle out of the US and its now going to be making its debut at our show. It finally arrived at Southampton docks a couple of weeks ago but then found it had a brake problem, but got the call 5 mins ago to say its all good to go. So its really made my day to say that we will be having an LVT Water Buffalo & I can't wait to see it. cheers Paul Looking forward to seeing the Buffalo. RB all sorted and the champ is ready on the trailer. Should see you early Thursday evening all being well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Good news our loadlowder should be arriving early evening on friday is there any problem if I arrive earler I dont have any pass the owner has them I think! Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Good news our loadlowder should be arriving early evening on friday is there any problem if I arrive earler I dont have any pass the owner has them I think! Al Hi Al, Great, anytime Thu or Fri to suit you, cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 82 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) Hi All, Mobilised last evening - lovely weather and ground conditions at the site (see image taken at 5am today). The warmth and humidity certainly made it a thirsty venture ! Getting the power and radio and systems into operation by this evening and looking forward to a mix of military vehicles and radios (+beer) for the next few days :-D Hopefully see some of you there, Cheers Steve 82 Edited June 19, 2014 by Steve 82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pearson Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Good news our loadlowder should be arriving early evening on friday is there any problem if I arrive earler I dont have any pass the owner has them I think! Al The owner forgot to fill in the form so he has no passes either. I hope to pick them up on the day...........???????? By the way, I am cr*p at computers but creepily, I am sending this from my work email rather than the home one I use to post but the HMVF site knows it is me which is a bit Big Brother! How does it do that? Also how does facebook know who my ex partner from the early 1990's is to suggest we get in touch - there wasn't even an internet then!! I like things I can think about, not things that can think about me! See you at wekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 No, worries, I took the liberty of adding to list, so just turn up. I'll be on site from about 07.30 to greet the Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuk 109 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Just had to say a big thanks to Paul and the rest of the Ashdown team. What a fantastic weekend, this show is one of the best by far. Well organized every one really friendly. If you haven't been to this show make a point of going next year, you wont be disappointed. Thanks again from the North Wales group. Well worth the five hour drive. Mal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth dawe Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I had an amazing time....thank you. It was the best of the 6 I've been to, the vampire flyover that wasn't even in the programme added to my smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Many thanks Paul & to your helpers. Most enjoyable show. 100 miles from here but well worth the drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 My son and I had a great day Saturday as visitors. Many thanks to Clive and Jeremy too, for their time and communication. Also the champ boys, for info on single speed generators. My aim is to have the Piggy there definitely next year. It was a brilliant show, with amazing weather. Well done everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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