UK War and Peace Show

[psychoman]

Just came back from the War and Peace Show - fantastic event, one of the best shows I've been to and some stunning military hardware - tanks, half tracks, Jeeps, Pinz, Landies, Russian trucks, you name it. Fly-by from a Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane too, I think (not brilliant on the older planes).

I'll post photos when I get a chance if anyone is interested?

[ka]

yes! is there a site where you're gonna post full resolution pix?

[GPSJACK]

Funny that, I was there too, from Wednesday to Sunday. I parked next to a 710K which came from Brighton, on the south coast, and later in the afternoon 1 x 710K, 1 x 710M and a 712M towing trailers camped next to us, these chaps had come from Liechtenstein (to those unaware, it’s between Switzerland & Austria and took them 18hrs), a 712M from Belgium also drove by us and stopped and introduced themselves. On the Friday, the Belgium’s and us 2 Brits went into the arena and had a drive around in front of the crowds; the 712M from Belgium was also interviewed at the front of the arena.
It’s a massive event with around 3,500 military vehicles of all descriptions. http://www.thewarandpeaceshow.com/
In the evenings when the public leave, there are various tents providing live music and of course lots of BEER for the exhibiters\entrants.
I also saw a French 712m and a 710M country unknown, with everything folded down\taken off and covered in camouflage nets, and also for Prof Pinz a couple of Haflinger’s, one from Austria.
I have a few photos which I will upload later.
Many thank’s to all that I met and shared a cup of tea or a beer with, a thoroughly good time was had.

Regard’s

Colin 712M UK

[psychoman]

yes! is there a site where you're gonna post full resolution pix?

Unfortunately we don't have that facility, but if you are really keen I'll burn you a CD and post it to you. Have to warn you, the photos are of all sorts - not Pinz! But let me know. PM your address and I'll fire em over.

In the meantime I was just gonna post a few here...

[GPSJACK]

Here is a link to various photos that I took, Pinz, Haf's, Jeeps etc.

http://cid-709b595a51b13fb9.skydrive.li ... iew=thumbs

[andy]

Nice pictures of a very diverse group of vehicles. The 712 is really nice and the Ural with the radio box is good looking also.

[Profpinz]

Do you know who owns the 710 TD (716 "look-a-like")?

[David Dunn]

Do you know who owns the 710 TD (716 "look-a-like")?

You got that wrong Peter... it's a 716 Wantabe. In Pink Cow color

Did you ever notice, that all the Wantabes have been dressed up as P80s?

[Profpinz]

have been dressed up as P80s?

I guess it easier (less parts - modifications etc) Dave, to make a P80 "wannabe/look-a-like" than it is to make a P90+..... or a PII

[McCall Pinz]

What's that mounted to the front of this Pinz? I thought the tubes holding the antennas looked different. Looks like a stinger to me
http://cid-709b595a51b13fb9.skydrive.li ... CF0796.JPG

[David Dunn]

That's an antenna mast, a German made one. I believe what was used on 404 Mog and Luxenberg LR 101 radio trucks. The Brits use ones made by Clark Mast......if my friend saw that, I wouldn't be surprised it came up missing.

[todds112]

Wow! That's awesome! That would be worth the price of airfare just to see that show.

[ka]

what an xlnt set of pix yall directed me to! i need to plan travel to coordinate with shows like that.

[Anthony]

psychoman just curious, where their any Volvo C300 series at the show?

[psychoman]

I didn't see any, but there again there were a heck of a lot of vehicles on display. Just looked through the entry list and it seems there were at leats 3 (the official program lists all vehicles, by type/category). Steve from Marple, Ian from Hindley Green and Alan from Felthorpe.