With regard to Beltring.....it is the worlds largest military vehicle
show. It has been since 1993 when it surpassed the figure of 630
previously held by Bethune, France in September 1992 (IMPS has been
paid to support the show by Bethune Town for about 8 years now, even MVT
have begun attending). I have been a member of MVT/MVCG for 14 years,
but like most....only for the Windscreen adverts. Mind you with John
Smith now at the helm, it can only but improve (and in case you are
wondering the answer is yes I have made that statement publicly. John
and Wendy Smith are old friends, they also live close by to me).
I am called on from time to time to re-enact. I will be the provo-marshall
in Dover Castle Garrison during August, when it will be re-living it's roll
of August 1944 with the participation of over 1,000 re-enactors from Europe
as well as America.
We have several WW2 restored naval craft coming over from belgium into
dover harbour for the event (they are desperate for crew !!!!)
regards
-- Colin Brookes