From: Nigel Hay (Nigel@milweb.net)
Date: Tue Jun 01 2004 - 21:05:06 PDT
Already huge amounts of HMV's have arrived in a pretty wet and damp
Normandy - I watched the 200 vehicle convoy arrive at the IMPS campsite at
Benouville, with similar numbers passing on the main road from Ouistreham
to other camp sites.
The coastal roads are already very busy, adding to the delays are huge
numbers of French military, most full time and reservists. Overhead French
Mirage jets and helicopters pass keeping the airspace clear - up in the
Omaha end its the Blackhawks.
As the convoy moved in under police escort, it was filmed from above by a
military helicopter.
Tommorow I am taking a 40 vehicle convoy to the sites of three Victoria
Cross actions - Stan Hollis on D Day, David Jamieson at Grimbosq,Sidney
Bates (who died the next day of his wounds) at Pavee ( which I look out at
as I write from my foxhole) We have 3 British veterans coming with us. Its
gonna be a kind of War Walk as well as we take Stan Hollis's route from King
Beach inland to Mont Fluery.
Sad news I am afraid, we hear that a Dutch MV collector was involved in an
accident in a Dodge at Rouen en route and died of his injuries. I dont have
any information but I am sure we will all have our thoughts.
I have pasted part of MILWEB's events list below for your info - look out
for us all on TV! Nige
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----Friday 4/6/2004 Juno Beach In the morning "Cavalcade" with Canadian Veterans all along the Juno Beach landing beaches organised by the Canadian Government in co-operation with "Keep Them Rolling" the Belgium associations "Je Me Souviens" and the "B.M.V.T." In the evening 22.00hrs: Night parade organised by "Keep Them Rolling" and the city of Courseulles-sur-Mer. The Dutch association "Keep Them Rolling" will stay on the campsite "Le Champ de Course" in Courseulles-sur-Mer from the 3rd till the 11th of June 2004.
Walter Walvaart Web site france
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Friday 4/6/2004 IMPS Open Evening Benouville. Les Hautes Coutures Camping, Benouville. IMPS, the world's favourite military vehicle club, welcomes Military vehicle owners and enthusiasts to visit our camp site near Pegasus Bridge for a social evening from 2000 hrs. Please E Mail for more information.
E Mail Web site france
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Friday 4/6/2004 MVT Open Evening Join us for an open evening to have a drink, chat with fellow military vehicle enthusiasts and enjoy live entertainment . Turn up at our camp site Reine Mathilde, Etreham just a few miles from Port-en-Bessin (look for MVT sign posts) the evening starts at 19.30 in the marquee and we look forward to seeing you at this informal gathering. Warwick Offredi Military Vehicle Trust Communications Officer 01264 791 727. E Mail MVT Online france
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Saturday 5/6/2004 Amphibian Landing and "Hommage Fleuri" At sea in Courseulles-sur-Mer organised by Keep Them Rolling and the city of Courseulles-sur-Mer. Members of fellow associations with their World War Two amphibious vehicle(s) are welcome! 1200 hours. The Dutch association "Keep Them Rolling" will stay on the campsite "Le Champ de Course" in Courseulles-sur-Mer from the 3rd till the 11th of June 2004.
Walter Walvaart Web site france
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Saturday 5/6/2004 Asnelles BMVT On Mosnier square, exhibition by band of Devon & Dorset Regiment with B.M.V.T. vehicles as back ground. 2230 hrs follwed by Fireworks display organised by Association Normandie Mémoire.
E Mail france
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Sunday 6/6/2004 Tanks back in Carentan Carentan, Normandy. US WW2 tanks and certain softskins invited to apply for this very special event. Pre-registration only. Convoy run on closed roads. F Mourice 0237 66 03 48 Nicolas Georges france
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Sunday 6/6/2004 MILWEB is Five Years Old Today! Not wishing to overshadow the significance of June 6th 2004, we are delighted to celebrate 5 years of bringing the Military Vehicle and Militaria marketplace to the Internet. From our humble beginnings on June 6th 1999, when we launched MILWEB, over 11,000 people now use MILWEB each week. Around 1,000 Classified adverts and 500 current and future events are brought to you by MILWEB's full time operation. We would like to thank all our trade advertisers, visitors and event organisers who have helped make MILWEB the success it is. Millions of pounds is spent via MILWEB's Classified Adverts each year and we can proudly say that MILWEB has had a very major and positive effect on the Military marketplace. Please keep the adverts coming and keep returning to the world' s favorite military web site. UK 01233 820088 Direct to our Normandy offices 0033 231 66 96 72 MILWEB E MAIL MILWEB uk
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Friday 4/6/2004 - Sunday 6/6/2004 US camp "Cecil Bredeen" Normandy Vierville Sur Mer. Visit the US camp "Cecil Bredeen" medic from the 29th I.D with more that 50 vehicles, 140 re-enactment, On June 7, 2004 we march in the footsteps of the Ranger Battalions, 18 kilometer march only for re-enactment.
E Mail
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Thursday 3/6/2004 - Sunday 6/6/2004 Vaux sur Aure(14) 60ème anniversaire du Jour J Michel Argence 02 37 48 24 97 E Mail Website france
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Monday 7/6/2004 Caumont L'éventé (14) Commemoration of the commune's liberation Parade of military vehicles staged by the French Ferderation of the MVCG. Commemoration of the Town liberation: ceremony at the War Memorial in presence of two groups of the US Army First Infantry Division who will be parading in period unfiform. Veterans, collectors and locals will share dinner afterwards
france
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Monday 7/6/2004 Ranville (14) Bourse collection 39/45 organise par London Military Club en association avec la societe Cartry! Avec la collaboration du Memorial Pegasus et du musee Aout 44! Organisation de la bourse en plaine haire sur 1 hectar! Creation d un camps du 2 juin jusqu au 9 juin! Nous avons a disposition 8 hectars de terrains! Emplacement derriere le memorial pegasus! Acceullions tout type de vehicule de la moto au tank! Possibilite de faire un espace pour la reconstitution et batailles de chars! Sur place nous possedons eau,sanitaire chimique avec entretient rigoureux! Emplacement restauration . 02 31 84 96 02 portable 06 76 78 18 81 E Mail france
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Monday 7/6/2004 Military Jeep Gathering Pegasus Bridge To celebrate the 60th anniversary of D-Day 1944 to 2004, we are gathering the largest group of military Jeeps in Normandy since WW II. Do you own a military Jeep? Then come and join hundred's of other military Jeeps at Jeeps in Normandy - again On Monday 7th June at around midday at Pegasus Bridge, Normandy, France. With a once in a lifetime's photo opportunity, to take pictures of hundreds of Jeeps in Normandy. You may even get a photo of your Jeep in one of the many Jeep related magazines that will be in attendance!! Free 'limited edition' entry dash plaque made of brass will be given to every Jeep on a first come, first served basis! If you own a Jeep - just be there and its free the enter too. Do you have a friend with a Jeep, then tell them to come too. Sorry, this is for 'Jeeps only', not any other type of military vehicles, but you can still come along and see! Co-organised by www.jeepworld.co.uk, www.4x4i.com, www.milweb.net, Gerald D. Przenislawski of the Liberation Task Force, Malcolm Dunlop of the Imp's club and Jeep. For more information, a flyer and direction map, please email your postal address to us and we will post you the full information. Please reqeust that we send you the Jeep Gathering in Normandy 2004 info pack. If you wish us to send you more than one flyer, please reqeust more, for you to pass on to others! If you so wish!! See you there! Mark Askew - Jeep World Magazine. E Mail Web site france
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Tuesday 8/6/2004 Isigny sur Mer (14) Ceremony in remembrance of the civilian victims. Parade of military vehicles staged by the French Federation of the MVCG
france
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Tuesday 8/6/2004 Military vehicle and spare-parts market International event organised by Keep Them Rolling on behalf of the International Committee of Military Vehicle Clubs (I.C.M.V.C.) in Courseulles-sur-Mer, located at the Avenue de la Libération. Follow the road signs. Trade in weapons and/or ammunition is not allowed by the French legislation! Opening time from 12.00hrs till 17.00hrs. Admission price: Euro 2,00. The Dutch association "Keep Them Rolling" will stay on the campsite "Le Champ de Course" in Courseulles-sur-Mer from the 3rd till the 11th of June 2004.
Walter Walvaart Web Site france
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Wednesday 2/6/2004 - Tuesday 8/6/2004 Military Steam train event CVMA de Nantes et l'association Loco vapeur R1199.Un train à vapeur pour le 60e anniversaire du débarquement, sur le trajet Nantes-Angers, Le Mans, Argentan, Caen et Bayeux. CVMA, 29bis rue de la Maladrie ZI, 44120 Vertou. tél : 02.40.33.41.33 france
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Tuesday 8/6/2004 Benouville ( Pegasus Bridge) London Memory Club. Large gathering of military vehicles with participation from major clubs. Gerald 0033 6 77 15 67 40 E Mail france
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Wednesday 9/6/2004 Balleroy (14) Parade of military vehicles staged by the French Federation of the MVCG
france
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Thursday 3/6/2004 - Wednesday 9/6/2004 Vierville sur Mer MVCG Paris IDF will display its vehicles (incl an M25 Pacific) as well as a US field hospital reconstitution in Vierville sur Mer across the street from the D Day Omaha Museum.
E Mail france
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Wednesday 2/6/2004 - Thursday 10/6/2004 WWII Encampment Military Car Club - PPilzen, Czech Republic; ; For Normandy is selected 45 participants with 11 MV (2Dodge, 6jeeps, 3HD-WLA); Arrival to Port-en-Bessin on June 3rd; Camp of US WWII style on beach location with original and rare authentic facilities; Garrison outfits & gear responding to ranks & consequences; welcome participation at convoys, parades, commemorations, vet´s meetings or enjoy rare moments with friends with bottle wine or calvados; you are welcome to contact us. Sgt. Mirko Trubka - Official US Army Photographer;(00420) 603 145 926 E Mail france
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Thursday 10/6/2004 Isigny sur Mer (14) MVCG France militaria fair and vehicle rally. 0474 805 410 E Mail Web Site france
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Saturday 5/6/2004 - Friday 11/6/2004 Fédération Française MVCG Le grand rassemblement de la Fédération Française MVCG se déroulera à lsigny, du 5 350 véhicules et engins sont attendus. Au programme : Commandos de l'Amitié à Isigny, Carentan, Balleroy, Caumont l'Eventé et Bricquebec ; bivouac et bourse militaria le 10 juin à la salle des fêtes d'Isigny. Participation réservée aux clubs affiliés à la Fédération.
E Mail Web site france
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Saturday 12/6/2004 - Sunday 13/6/2004 Locomotion en Fete 2004 (91 Essonne) Military vehicles and re-enactors. At the aerodrome Cerny La Ferte Alais. 06 03 18 07 25 france
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Sunday 13/6/2004 Militaria Market and Military Vehicle Show St Pierre sur Dives,(Sous les Halles,Place du Marche) Normandy 1000 - 1800hrs Cartry 0231 91 42 63 france
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Saturday 12/6/2004 - Sunday 13/6/2004 La Locomotion en Fete Aerodrome de Cerney, La Ferte Alais/Essone. 12e Rassemblement europeen des vehicules anciens et militaires. 0603 18 07 25 E Mail
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