July 2010

24th 'BATTLE of BRITAIN' 70th ANNIVERSARY BIG BAND BALL The Jeff Short Big Band & Singers.The Sacred Heart School, 70 St Mary’s Lane, Upminster, Essex. RM14 2QR 8.00pm-11.30pm Military Vehicles wanted to enhance the event. Including the music of Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, & More! Plus Wartime Sing-a-Longs & Dancing to Swing/Jive/Ballroom/Latin & Party numbers. Stage decked in Bunting & Flags - 16 Piece Band in Full Authentic AAF WW2 Uniforms - Ample Free Parking - B.Y.O. Drinks & 'Rations'. Charity Raffle. Dress code: Black Tie/40's Dress. Tickets £22.50p (price includes fish & chip supper) available in advance from Gill Hagen or Linda Head More details are on www.jeffshort.co.uk Colin - Linda’s contact is 01708 771 412

25th Castle Hedingham WWII Day Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham, Essex. CO9 3DJ. This is a great event in a historical surrounding it’s a low key show with a great atmosphere I highly recommend it! More information & booking forms Beverly Handscombe Tel:01787 460261 or email beverley@hedinghamcastle.co.uk

25 th Clacton Aero Club 1940's Open Day Clacton Aero Club West Road Clacton-on-sea Essex CO15 1AG. The whole event is based on a 1940’s theme and in keeping with this period we will again be offering our visitors the opportunity to take a flight in our genuine 1940s’ Tiger Moth. If you would like to know more please contact Sue Reed on Tel: 01255 424671, Mob: 07751540382 or email: sue@classic-wings.co.uk c.c. suereed1@btinternet.com Our de- Havilland Dragon Rapide will again take pride of place and visitors will be able to board the aircraft to glimpse what flying was like for the rich & famous in the 1930’s.

August 2010

7/8th "Military & Flying Machines" Essex Branch of the MVT annual show
A military vehicle and flying show recreating past times with two hundred & fifty plus historical military vehicles combined with a fly in of over sixty vintage and modern aircraft. Flying displays including a Spitfire. On the ground, up to ten  tanks running, forty plus living history displays, historic equipment, arena events, militaria and family stalls, refreshments, forties entertainer as well as tank, and helicopter rides creating a unique atmosphere at this stunning site. Particular attention is paid to the authenticity of vehicles, aircraft and equipment to ensure that this event is of educational value for members of the public and that the younger generations are aware of our heritage.
www.militaryandflyingmachines.org.uk/annual.htm Enquiries: Colin Tebb 01245 476249 email

14/15th “Combined Ops” IMPS Military Show & Vintage Aircraft Week-end  The Invicta Military-Vehicle Preservation Society present THE NEW IMPS show  at   Headcorn Aerodrome, near Maidstone, Kent.      This Event will be open to the public on the Saturday and Sunday   Featuring:  A ‘fly-in’ of vintage Military and Civilian aircraft, including famous WW2  warplanes, continuously throughout the whole week-end -   Military vehicle displays   -   Live Arena Battle-action. Tank and armoured vehicle demonstrations.   Living History and Re-enactment Groups  Militaria and Trade stalls   Bars/refreshments.    A real action packed week-end, on the ground and in the air.   For  Vehicle     Entry   Living History and  Stalls booking  in  forms.  Please   contact     Malcolm Dunlop    01303 267271.   Mgdunlop@aol.com

14th/15th Heart Air Display & Classic Car Show with military vehicles. Rougham Airfield near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Call for more information 01359 270524

15th It' Show Time supporting Little Havens Childrens Hospice. Purleigh Halt, Barons Lane Purleigh 10 miles east of Chelmsford. Old Tyme Rally, Military Vehicles, Classic Cars, Stalls, Displays etc Tony Turner Tel 01621 852336 or Linda Simmonds 01621 850176

29th Flying Display, Dakota, Mustang, Hurricane and More 250 Vintage Veteran Classic and ex Military Vehicles
Craft Fairwww.littlegransdenshow.co.uk

September 2010

18th Festival of the Air. The commemoration event for the 70th Anniversary for the Battle of Britain. It will be held at the original site of RAF Hornchurch (now Hornchurch Country Park). Our aim is to generate an atmosphere of 'stepping back in time' with military vehicles and period dress. If you wish to join us at the event or for more details please contact Clare Hately by email or 01708 432959. We look forward to hearing from you

18/19th SALUTE TO THE 40's ~ THE HISTORIC DOCKYARD CHATHAM One of the most atmospheric WW2 events in the country. Set in the heart of a preserved naval dockyard this one has the lot! Real warships, concerts, air raids, steam railway, convoys, river trips, fire fighting, troop embarcations and much more. This event is a film-set like recreation of a south coast dockyard town at war (DID YOU SEE FOYLE'S WAR?) All pre-registered participants get free entry to all Dockyard attractions and free camping from Friday through to first thing Monday. For more info see www.thedockyard.co.uk or contact bfowler@chdt.org.uk or phone 01634-823821.

October 2010

1st/2nd Forties Weekend with military vehicles Rougham Airfield near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Call for more information 01359 270524

November 2010

December 2010

4th 1940's Christmas Dance Tel 07982249138