Classic Military Vehicle – September 2019

RIGHT: Author Gerry van Tonder signing

books at the Classic Military Vehicle stand

BELOW: Three Sixty History at their ‘Black Hawk Down’ site

living history camp provided unique insight into

life in confl ict during both World Wars to the

present. These included British and German

forces living in trenches, GIs in Vietnam and

Russians relaxing with an accordion after a

hard day in battle.

There were hundreds of trade stalls

packed full of interesting treasures

including militaria, antiques, vehicle

parts, books, clothing and uniforms

and memorabilia. For the modellers,

there was an extensive display of

some top-class models as the show

draws modelling enthusiasts from

around the world.

“We’ve already had a lot of feedback

from people who said it was great fun

and they’re already looking forward to

next year,” said Steve. “We take all the

advice and suggestions we get from people

and incorporate it into our planning for next

year’s show, which has already begun. There’s a

few things we’re already looking at changing for

next year and we’ll do our best to keep

Motorcycle enthusiasts were out in numbers too improving the show.”

An FV432 makes its way around the arena

A Hetzer doing its rounds

Milweb’s Nigel Hay (right) with Mick Wilson who

won the Milweb Award for his M4A4 Sherman

A Bedford fi re engine

books at the Classic Military Vehicle stand

Three Sixty History at their ‘Black Hawk Down’ site

improving the show.”

books at the Classic Military Vehicle stand books at the Classic Military Vehicle stand books at the Classic Military Vehicle stand

improving the show.”

A column of military Land Rovers

waits to go into the arena

Size wasn’t everything at the show