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While
there weren’t meant to be any vehicle movements during the show, there
were several small convoys of allied and axis vehicles, loaded with
re-enactors, parading up and down the runway amongst the crowds of public.
While it was the first time I’d seen some types of MV myself, I’m sure
most if not all, have been seen at the larger UK shows. A
large proportion of the vehicle entries were the standard Jeeps, Jimmys
and Dodges ‘though all made individual by the unique and unusual kit
hanging from every possible space!
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One vehicle that had a different look and
generated a great deal of interest was from our own group; Ken’s Humber
Wireless Truck, and equal interest for the trailer/generator. Other
vehicles new to me or that stood out were the Ford GTBS Bomb Service Truck
+ Trailer in US Navy grey, a Kettenkrad, which was the first time I’d
seen one running, a couple of Weasels, and an M22 Locust light tank.
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The ‘Wings’ part of the show was predominantly
a static display, but there were a few flying displays. There were also a few unusual aircraft types
present. A regular from the UK show scene was the PBY5a Catalina belonging
to 'Plane Sailing', open for
viewing for a small charge. Also from England was the Avro Anson of 'Air
Atlantique', this being one of only two flying examples, both based in the
UK. Another rare type
was the Fairchild 24R. Also parked amongst the aircraft was a Spitfire,
but the Triumph version, not Supermarine!
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On Saturday evening there was a little friction
between ourselves and a ‘numbty’ driving a wrecker at speeds up and
down the runway. He was asked to slow down but didn't. There were still
other MV owners and children around the site, and it took a slightly
dramatic action on my part and a 40 feet skid mark before they did slow
down. The Saturday evening entertainment lasted well into Sunday again
which wasn’t really appreciated by our group.
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