Chalke Valley History Festival 25 June to 1July.

[Big Mike]

Guys,
I have been attending this event near Salisbury for 5 years and thoroughly recommend it. Whilst it is not a wargamers show it has many of the features that interest us. Living History displays, re-enactments, air displays, military vehicles, lectures and book signings. I have booked to hear Anthony Beevor on Saturday 30th June talk about Operation Market Garden and his latest book "Arnhem". The air displays include  a B17, Lancaster, Spitfire x2 & Mustang. In previous years I have met  WW2 Veterans that included an British Sherman commander, RAF Spitfire and Typhoon pilot, Luftwaffe fighter pilot (Knights Cross) and a SS Panzer Anti-Tank Gunner.
Check out the website to find out more. cvhf.org.uk
Michael

[Stewart 46A]

Sounds an excellent day out.

[Leslie BT]

Was Miles hoping to join you?

[Colonel Kilgore]

Looks like a great show - surprising it's not more widely known (I'd certainly never heard of it).

Many thanks for the link, Big Mike!

[Big Mike]

I am booked in for the day on Saturday 30th June so if anyone wants to join me I will buy them a pint of whatever....

[Leslie BT]

so whats the word on the festival then Mike?