| Section: |
Arena |
| What is your role and title at War & Peace?: |
I help run the arena and marshal tanks at W&P. My title is official arena crew |
| Are you happy in your role or is there something else you would prefer to do?: |
It’s just about the best job there |
| How many years have you been involved in War & Peace and why did you become involved?: |
About 15 years ago I became involved because Rex asked me to help pick up rubbish after I had packed up my stall |
| What do your friends and family think of your involvement, do they support you and in what way?: |
They love it and are very supportive |
| Do you travel far to War & Peace, how do you get there and in what?: |
About 45 miles which is far enough in a landrover and trailer |
| Why do you keep coming back for more?: |
I enjoy it |
| What do you enjoy most about War & Peace and what could you add to it?: |
Driving tanks |
| What do you enjoy least about War and Peace and what could you do to improve it?: |
Too many idiots |
| If there were anything you could change about War & Peace what would it be and how would you assist in making these changes?: |
Get rid of the idiots |
| What is your job in the real world, have you always done this and do you have any military background?: |
Plumbing and heating engineer for 20 years I have some military background |
| What is your favourite story about your involvement or a friends involvement in War & Peace?: |
The story how Andy got his nickname Danish |
| How do you see the show developing in the future? Will you still be involved and what can you do to promote the future of War & Peace?: |
I can’t answer that here |
| What military vehicle clubs do you belong to and when did you join?: |
The IMPS 1993 |
| Do you assist in any other military shows and in what role?: |
some but varied |
| Would you support a war and peace show club?: |
Yes |
| Do you own a military vehicle, did you restore this yourself, and are you involved in re-enactment? Have you ever been a trader?: |
Yes, yes, I have been, yes |
| Do you have photographs of your vehicle(s)?: |
Yes, I will add them to my gallery |
| Do you have photographs of your re-enactments?: |
No |
| What is the attraction for you about the whole military scene?: |
The history |
| When and where did you first become involved in the military hobby?: |
1983 at Warnham Military Fair |
| If you had a never ending budget which would be the 5 vehicles you would buy?: |
M113, Perenty Landrover, Sextent, Stuart |
| Which is your favourite bar at War & Peace and why? And where do you most like to eat?: |
none |
| Other than War & Peace what is your idea of a perfect weekend?: |
Almost anything spent with friends. |
Richard Ken Burlong
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