This weekend we have our VE/VJ event, this is a joint event with the Essex Military Vehicle Trust and is held at our base at Coalhouse Fort, East Tilbury, Essex.
Over 150 vehicles attending weekend, with stalls out in the park land and Living History within the fort.
More Details Here http://www.coalhousefort.co.uk/MVTday.htm
If your out by air give us a wave.
Colin
By: Colin Wingrave - 23rd August 2005 at 18:08
Hi Rlangham,
No sorry we are not restoring the Hurricane BUT we have the remains ofaround seven in the museum, some we have quite abit off some we have very little BUT YET keep an eye out soon as we are hoping its going to be No8 arriving soon !!! you will all be kept informed.
By: Rlangham - 23rd August 2005 at 12:00
Are you the guys restoring a Hawker Hurricane Mk I? Just wondered if you knew what sort of prop/spinner the Hurri is going to be fitted with, and where it will be based when done? Great to see another Hurri being restored 😀
By: Colin Wingrave - 23rd August 2005 at 06:20
Hi Trev,
Glad you enjoyed your look around your welcome anytime. Please can you thank whoever it was on Sunday once again it caused excitement around the fort. We had a very busy day on the Sunday with over double the visitors of Saturday so it was a complete success.
pictures as soon as I recover
Colin
By: YakRider - 21st August 2005 at 08:28
First time front seat in the new Yak, so it was a memorable day. I’m glad that Soviet airpower gave those Squareheads something to think about!
Thanks also for showing me around the museum and the ‘catacombs’. Had some very interesting chats with some of the visiting ‘militarians’ – it’s nice to get such pleasant feedback for a simple little fly-by..
For anyone who hasn’t been to the museum, it’s well worth a visit. Especially today with all the military vehicles in attendance as well.
A certain US aviator would have loved the Ferrets!
YR 😀
By: Colin Wingrave - 21st August 2005 at 06:31
Saturday::::
A Big Thank You to TJJ, he passed around the fort and gave us a wave just as a German Regiment were about to do a Fire Power demo ( with Blanks ) made everyone’s day then in the afternoon TJJ gave a visit by foot !! YES he has got legs it was thought he only fly’s and never walks, not true.
Trevor your a star, Have a great day Vimmying.
Today our VE/VJ event continues with veterans and we may have some Chelsea Pensioners attending today 21st.
We have a two minute silence at noon.
Colin
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