| Section: |
Living History |
| What is your role and title at War & Peace?: |
Part of the Gulf War living history group. |
| Are you happy in your role or is there something else you would prefer to do?: |
Very happy. |
| How many years have you been involved in War & Peace and why did you become involved?: |
10 years. 6 with a vehicle, 4 without. |
| What do your friends and family think of your involvement, do they support you and in what way?: |
My family think it is a fantastic show and look forward to it each year. They normally attend for the whole week. |
| Do you travel far to War & Peace, how do you get there and in what?: |
Approximately 40-45 miles each way. We travel in our Land Rovers and support vehicles. |
| Why do you keep coming back for more?: |
We really enjoy the show, it is great for all the family and we enjoy displaying our vehicles and equipment for the public and others with a military interest. |
| What do you enjoy most about War & Peace and what could you add to it?: |
All the exhibits, the social aspect and atmosphere. |
| What do you enjoy least about War and Peace and what could you do to improve it?: |
Facilities - perhaps more mobile shower units could be hired!
The un-invited element who seem to want to spoil it for others. |
| What is your job in the real world, have you always done this and do you have any military background?: |
My job is in sales and marketing based around the air cargo industry for 23 years.
Am also a reserve forces officer and have been involved in the military since being an army cadet at age 13. I am now 47. |
| What is your favourite story about your involvement or a friends involvement in War & Peace?: |
I have too many to choose from, they are all great and I am sure there will be many more to come. |
| 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?: |
It seems to get bigger each year. Try not to swamp it with unnecessary rule, it needs to be kept "as fun as possible". I will keep spreading the gospel. |
| What military vehicle clubs do you belong to and when did you join?: |
Heathrow and West London Branch of MVT. Also an MVT member. Approximately 6 years in each. |
| Do you assist in any other military shows and in what role?: |
Yes, others throughout the year normally in a living history role only. |
| Would you support a war and peace show club?: |
My spare time is very limited but yes I would try and support a club. |
| Do you own a military vehicle, did you restore this yourself, and are you involved in re-enactment? Have you ever been a trader?: |
A friend and I own 2 vehicles. We did most of the work but also had lots of help from friends in our group. Have helped "Rolling Thunder" - not a trader. |
| 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?: |
I like military history and have been involved for approximately 34 years in one form or another. |
| When and where did you first become involved in the military hobby?: |
Age 13 as an army cadet. |
| If you had a never ending budget which would be the 5 vehicles you would buy?: |
War time Willys Jeep
S2A Pink Panther (SAS)
Gulf War I SAS 110 Land Rover
LRDG Willys Jeep
Scorpian Tank |
| Which is your favourite bar at War & Peace and why? And where do you most like to eat?: |
Ginger Gammons but we do visit all over the week.
We normally cook our own food but do use the fast food vans and pub on site. |
| Other than War & Peace what is your idea of a perfect weekend?: |
Spending quite time with my family
An Army exercise. |
Andy Axten