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Date: 7th Aug 10 - 8th Aug 10

Location: Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Aveley Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2 TN

Time: 10:00 - 17:00

Cost: £7.00

Military vehicle and aircraft show with living history displays, flying displays, tank parade and much more!

Following the tremendous success of last year's show the Essex Classic Military Vehicle and Aircraft Show will once again held at the impressive Damyns Hall Aerodrome in Upminster, Essex. Damyns Hall is one of the few airfields in Britain that is located within the M25 and is less than two miles from the wartime airfield of RAF Hornchurch.

This year's event marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, and pays homage to the brave men and women who risked their lives during the darkest days of 1940, defeating Hitler's Luftwaffe and paving the way for victory. The event will be opened by a local WW2 veteran who will start proceedings by firing the 25pdr field gun.

Over the course of the weekend the 1940's will be revisited with displays of three life-size replica Spitfires, over 250 vintage military vehicles, an armored vehicle parade, and for the first time since the war an example of every military vehicle that was produced locally at Fords Dagenham plant will be reunited. There will also be dazzling aircraft fly-overs including a WW2 Spitfire, a Messerschmitt 108, and a breathtaking wing-walking display on a 1930's Boeing Stearman Biplane. There will also be an opportunity to meet over 50 living history groups, creating an exceptional atmosphere at this memorable event.

Damyns Hall Aerodrome is an excellent location for an event that provides a distinctive vintage feel and makes one of the most powerful events in world history exciting and accessible. Over 10,000 people attended last year and the Essex Branch of the Military Vehicle Trust have worked hard to ensure a great day out for all of the family in 2010. There are many things that may surprise and educate through the day, not least of which is a full size submarine conning tower in the middle of an airfield. . .

  • The show will feature numerous historic military vehicles from many nations, armies and periods, including everything from a bicycle to jeeps, trucks, armored vehicles, tanks and a very rare and massive "Dragon Wagon" armored tank recovery vehicle.
  • Vintage aircraft displays and fly in; an opportunity to see classic aircraft of yesteryear. Displays include: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (pending final confirmation), a WW2 Spitfire and a Messerschmitt 108, Wing walking with a Boeing Stearman of WW2 vintage, Bell "MASH" helicopter, and the Turbulent Tigers display team who specialise in flying under a banner held high by manpower! WE haven't booked these yet do we want to? With more displays still to be confirmed.
  • Flour Bombing! Your opportunity to fly in a 1930's vintage aircraft and drop flour bombs on a target! We hope it's a tank!
  • Over 50 Living History displays will be playing an important part in this years show with large areas of the aerodrome given over to living history groups including a representation of a WW1 trench system. These range from the medieval period through to the present.
  • Arena displays, including equipment and tactics displays, Vehicle Parade, Armoured vehicle procession and Tank running. We even get the kids involved. And expect some loud bangs when we are privileged enough to experience the awesome WW2 25pdr field gun opening and closing each day's events.
  •  As if that's not enough, there will also be stalls selling all manner of collectables, uniforms, militaria for the military enthusiast or those who just want to own a little bit of history. In addition a shooting gallery and stalls for all the family!
  • With even more refreshment facilities, including the bar and marquee and all day live entertainment, you will find there is so much to see and do at this exciting event
Contact 01245 476249 www.militaryandflyingmachines.org.uk

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