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Arena Events 2003 - Photos |
Arena Events 2003
MAIN ARENA ACTION EVENTS
| Wednesday |
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| 1130 Hrs |
Welcome
to The KM War and Peace Show – The Tanks warm up & give Charity
rides to some lucky spectators. Please support our charities.
Introduced by Woody & Colonel Chimp. |
| 1230 Hrs |
Jeeps and the See-Saw – Everyone’s favourite the “Jeeps” try their skill at the Beltring See-Saw. Introduced by James Sutton. |
| 1300 Hrs |
Military
Oddities – Pat Ware introduces our first of five displays of some of
the weird and wonderful contraptions that make up “Military Oddities” |
| 1330 Hrs |
Barry’s Bangs – Barry Knee gives an example of the sound and feel of Tanks inflicting their worst. |
| 1400 Hrs |
Tanks
Finale – Each year we get through over 25 cars, just so the tank
drivers can play. Watch in amazement as nothing stops these monsters.
Introduced by Tony Lawrence. |
| 1500 Hrs Finish |
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Thursday
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| 1130 Hrs |
Welcome
to The KM War and Peace Show– The Tanks get to run around and grab some
unsuspecting kids for some rides. Please give generously to the
charities. Introduced by Woody & Col. Chimp. |
| 1230 Hrs |
Jeep
See-Saw – It has to be seen to be believed, most of these Jeeps are
about 60 years old and they still enjoy the good old See-Saw. James
Sutton narrates. |
| 1300 Hrs |
REME
Wreckers through the years – It’s hard enough to drive some of the
vehicles on display, let alone move them when they decide to play up.
Introduced by Pat Ware |
| 1330 Hrs |
Military Oddities – Our second of the displays of the more unusual and strange. Explained by Pat Ware. |
| 1400 Hrs |
D Day to Berlin - The vehicles of all nations. Tony Lawrence & Jim Baxter. |
| 1430 Hrs |
Barry’s Bangs – A front row view of being on the modern battlefield with tank guns blazing. |
| 1500 Hrs |
Tanks Finale - A display of what happens when the Big Boys Toys are let loose. Tony Lawrence |
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Friday 18th
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| 1030 Hrs |
Welcome
to The KM War and Peace Show – Tank drivers are out early again ready
to display how agile 50 or 60 tons of armour can be. Watch closely, as
some children will be picked for Charity rides. Under the instruction
of Col. Chimp & Woody |
| 1130 Hrs |
The
Legendary Motorcycle Ride out - Any motorcycle at the show can
participate, in the leisurely cruise through about 20 miles of Kent’s
beautiful countryside. Stopping about halfway for refreshment. They’ll
be back just after lunchtime. Organised by Ginger Gammon. |
| 1200 Hrs |
Jeep See-Saw – The Jeeps drivers try, try and try again to balance their prides of joy. Advice by James Sutton. |
| 1230 Hrs |
The
Desert – Alemein to the Gulf (Allied & Foreign) – It it’s been used
in the sand, we’ll see it here. All explained by Nick Chance. |
| 1300 Hrs |
From Horses to Hummers - (Medium vehicles over the years) |
| 1330 Hrs |
Hail
the RAF Blues & Twos – 50th Anniversary of the RAF Fire Service is
celebrated by our very own Fire Chief Steve Shirley. Pay attention you
wouldn’t want to get wet!! |
| 1400 Hrs |
Military Oddities – The strange and the bizarre patrol the arena. Pat Ware elaborates. |
| 1430 Hrs |
After
The Beaches – Probably the biggest ever battle re-enactments ever to
take place in this country. With the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day
Landings looming up next year, we look back at the events that took
place after the beaches. Introduced by Jim Dowdall, (Stunt Arranger on
Captain Correlli’s Mandolin and many other blockbuster films). |
| 1500 Hrs |
Wheeled Armour – Ferrets to Foxes, the whole Zoo! Little tanks with wheels. |
| 1530 Hrs |
Barry’s Bangs – Barry wakes up our neighbours with an earth-moving salvo. |
| 1600 Hrs |
Finale – Heavy Armour enters the arena to tidy up the parked cars. Tony Lawrence. |
| Saturday 19th |
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| 1030 Hrs |
Welcome
to The KM War and Peace Show – Tanks warm up. The tanks roll out to
play, with a few impromptu tank rides. Introduced by Col. Chimp &
Woody. |
| 1130 Hrs |
Wheeled armour and artillery - Tony Lawrence introduces Ferrets & Foxes, Daimlers & Dingos and some big guns. |
| 1200 Hrs |
How
the Germans went to war – Meet the vehicles and troops of the once
mighty German Army. Introduced by Tony Lawrence & Jim Baxter. |
| 1230 Hrs |
Military Oddity – Some of the unusual and diverse vehicles that have done military service. |
| 1300 Hrs |
Rolling Thunder, The Vietnam Experience – Roger Jerram and his team display an insight into vehicles, weapons and the men. |
| 1330 Hrs |
The Cold War and the UN – From Russia With Love, everything from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s |
| 1400 Hrs |
The Desert – Alamein to the Gulf (Allied and Foreign). Introduced by Nick Chance. |
| 1430 Hrs |
Hail the RAF Blues & Twos – 50th Anniversary of the RAF Fire Service is celebrated by our very own Fire Chief Steve Shirley. |
| 1500 Hrs |
The
Bart Vanderveen Trophy – Now in its third year, this prestigious trophy
is once again presented to somebody who has done our hobby proud.
Sponsored by After the Battle Magazine and voted for by Readers and
enthusiasts from all over the world. |
| 1515 Hrs |
After
The Beaches – Probably the biggest ever battle re-enactments ever to
take place in this country. With the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day
Landings looming up next year, we look back at the events that took
place once after the beaches. Introduced by Jim Dowdall, (Stunt
Arranger on Captain Correlli’s Mandolin and many other blockbuster
films). |
| 1600 Hrs |
Big Boys Toys – They have waited patiently all day now they can strut their stuff and create havoc. |
| 1700 Hrs |
Finish |
| 1800 Hrs |
Calling all Jeeps - Informal gathering of Jeeps, all welcome |
| Sunday 20th |
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| 1030 Hrs |
Welcome to The KM War and Peace Show – tanks warm up & charity rides. Introduced by Col. Chimp & Woody. |
| 1130 Hrs |
Jeep See-Saw – After five days of practice perhaps someone will get it right now. |
| 1200 Hrs |
Post
war for all – Anything and everything from 1945 onwards. See how
designs changed and sometimes improved. Introduced by Pat Ware, Editor
of Classic Military Vehicle. |
| 1230 Hrs |
Light & Support vehicles, Jeeps & Champs to Ambulances & Landrovers. Vehicles don’t have to be big to be special. |
| 1300 Hrs |
Wheeled Armour and Artillery - Tony Lawrence introduces Ferrets & Foxes, Daimlers & Dingos and some big guns. |
| 1330 Hrs |
Military Oddity – Pat Ware introduces some strange but practical vehicles |
| 1400 Hrs |
Rolling Thunder, The Vietnam Experience – Roger Jerram and his team display an insight into vehicles, weapons and the men. |
| 1430 Hrs |
Hail the RAF Blues & Twos –50th Anniversary of the RAF Fire Service is celebrated by our very own Fire Chief Steve Shirley. |
| 1500 Hrs |
War and Peace Prize giving – There can only be 25 winners, Judging is not an east task. |
| 1530 Hrs |
After
The Beaches – Probably the biggest ever battle re-enactments ever to
take place in this country. With the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day
Landings looming up next year, we look back at the events that took
place once after the beaches. Including the 2nd Battle Group and the US
2nd Armoured Group (LHA) Introduced by Jim Dowdall, (Stunt Arranger on
Captain Correlli’s Mandolin and many other blockbuster films). |
| 1630 Hrs |
The
Invicta Military-Vehicle Preservation Society’s War and Peace Jeep
Raffle, today one lucky ticket holder will win this original M38 A1
Jeep. |
| 1645 Hrs |
Tank
Finale extravaganza. It’s the last one this year so lets make it
memorable as 500 tons of heavy metal flattens everything in its path,
as it pirouettes around the arena. As always look out for something
special at the end!! |
| 1730 Hrs |
Arena Closes – We thank you for coming to the KM War and Peace Show. Hope to see you next year on 21st to 25th July. |
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