WWII Tank Event - June. Put it in your diary. Photo heavy

Discussion in 'WW2 Museums. Events, & places to see.' started by pathfinder Jack, Apr 19, 2012.

  1. pathfinder Jack

    pathfinder Jack Senior Member

    Morning folks,

    Some may remember that I held a tank event back in 2010 here in Dorset called Armour & Embarkation. I am doing it again this year - even thou I said I would never do it again:unsure:

    Last night I gave a presentation to the businesses here in Dorchester with regards to the event as I need sponsors to make this happen. I was given a disc of images from 2010 - I haven't seen these before. Here are just some....

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  2. pathfinder Jack

    pathfinder Jack Senior Member

    And some more

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  3. pathfinder Jack

    pathfinder Jack Senior Member

    It was one hell of a day and the purpose was to commerate the build up of men and equipment for embarkation - Weymouth & Portland. We had five tanks - this time we may have up to 20.......

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  4. C and A photography

    C and A photography C and A photography

    Hi Jack,
    Yes, we'll be there, wouldn't miss this one, really enjoyed 2010- was a great event!

    Have added another picture for you, we'll be back with the cameras again! Look forward to seeing you again.

    Jenny and Martin.
     

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  5. SDP

    SDP Incurable Cometoholic

    Looks fantastic although please forgive me for asking a simple question; where are the registration marks and tax discs that make these things legal on the road...or don't they need them? I see most have registration 'plates' but not a tax disc anywhere in sight!
     
  6. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

    Look again, mate - I see Tax Discs.
    (Or presumably in this case - Historic Vehicle Tax exempt Discs.)
     
  7. BottyWWFC

    BottyWWFC Member

    Do you have a specific date yet Jack as I am usually busy with my mobile disco business at weekends and I would like to keep this weekend free to attend.
     
  8. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

  9. BottyWWFC

    BottyWWFC Member

    Thanks Von Poop. I'll look forward to that.
     
  10. Jakob Kjaersgaard

    Jakob Kjaersgaard Senior Member

    Great photos. Thanks for sharing.
     
  11. pathfinder Jack

    pathfinder Jack Senior Member

    Doh! Sorry about not getting back to this thread - I have kind have done nothing but work, sleep for the last three months :(

    Great picture Jen - haven't seen that before and have nicked it..... :coffee:

    But everything is now in place and it looks like this is going to be an amazing weekend. Shermans, Hellcats, M10, Chaffees, DRAGON WAGON, M4 High Speed Tractor, Bren Gun Carriers, Macks, Jeeps, Dodges, GMC's and Brit Dingos and and and.......!

    We have the TV coming, the magazines and The Times, Telegraph and the Daily Mail so hopefully we can all keep bringing our history to the masses.


    The Saturday time table is as follows: -http://www.armourandembarkation.com/36/

    Drive down into Maiden Newton as 09:30 and line up in the street as we are ‘opening’ Maiden Newton at War weekend. We leave at 10:30 and head for Martinstown for a pub stop at around midday.

    We then leave at 13:00 for Dorchester to drive through the town to be parked up in town for 14:00 for the public to come and see us and for us to visit Dorchester town if you so wish.

    16:00 there will be a wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph at the bottom of South Street.

    17:00 we leave to head back to Maiden Newton – we will drive another circuit of the town.

    We will then travel along the main roads to get back to Maiden Newtown for 18:00 to open Maiden Newtons evening events- swing band etc etc and the public will be waiting for us to return. We can then travel back to our campsite.

    Sunday
    - Veteran’s Day parade Weymouth. The convoy will go straight down to Weymouth for 09:00 to join the Weymouth Veterans Parade. We are taking up to 25 selected vehicles and once the parade has finished we are waiting for the public to clear and we will be returning to Maiden Newton which will be around 13:30. 30,000 people attend this event. This is all about time travel and commemoration.

    Veterans have made and continue to make a major contribution to our Nation and the Weymouth & Portland Armed Forces Day Celebrations will provide a focus on the tireless work carried out by Veteran Associations, individuals and today’s Military Forces. With a host of displays and information available during the week, veterans will be able to discover and receive support available from the various agencies and charity organisations; whilst visitors to the event will be able to appreciate the important role played.

    With many uniquely nostalgic, social and commemorative experiences together with attractions, Weymouth and Portland is the ideal location for one of Britain’s largest Veteran’s Festival.

    This is real time travel and a salute to our veterans - would be great to see you there at some point over the weekend - Saturday in Dorchester is a great place to come and see us and have your senses blown away.

    Any questions then please fire away!

    Kind regards,

    Jack.
     
  12. Gerard

    Gerard Seelow/Prora

    Those photos are brilliant, Jack, glad to see you are organising it again this year and the very best of luck to you with the event!
     

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