| Section: |
Living History |
| What is your role and title at War & Peace?: |
Member of the Gulf War Society, living history display of Op Granby. |
| Are you happy in your role or is there something else you would prefer to do?: |
Happy with role. |
| How many years have you been involved in War & Peace and why did you become involved?: |
Been attending since 1989, taking part in displays since 1995, firstly Warsaw Pact/E German Group, Gulf War group since 1999. |
| What do your friends and family think of your involvement, do they support you and in what way?: |
I think they are quite pleased I have been collecting militaria and had an interest for over 30 years. |
| Do you travel far to War & Peace, how do you get there and in what?: |
Only about 14 miles and by car. |
| Why do you keep coming back for more?: |
Really enjoy the atmosphere. |
| What do you enjoy most about War & Peace and what could you add to it?: |
Showing civilians how our equipment works and what it does. Also the Glenn Miller tent in the evenings. |
| What do you enjoy least about War and Peace and what could you do to improve it?: |
Showers and toilet facilities not always up to much. |
| If there were anything you could change about War & Peace what would it be and how would you assist in making these changes?: |
Better showers and possibly more dining facilities. |
| What is your job in the real world, have you always done this and do you have any military background?: |
Craftsman on a fruit farm, tractor/sprayer operators.
No, I served in The Queens Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards. My Father and Grandfather were also in the Army (Royal Engineers). |
| What is your favourite story about your involvement or a friends involvement in War & Peace?: |
Meeting Dame Vera Lynn whilst checking tickets at the Miller tent. Also meeting members/ex members of my Regiment. |
| 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 hope the show will continue to attract similar crowds in future years. |
| What military vehicle clubs do you belong to and when did you join?: |
None. |
| Do you assist in any other military shows and in what role?: |
We attend the Overland show at Harnden and Military Odyssey at Detling. |
| Would you support a war and peace show club?: |
Possibly. |
| Do you own a military vehicle, did you restore this yourself, and are you involved in re-enactment? Have you ever been a trader?: |
No |
| Do you have photographs of your vehicle(s)?: |
No |
| Do you have photographs of your re-enactments?: |
Yes, I will add them to my gallery |
| What is the attraction for you about the whole military scene?: |
Re-living some of the 'good old days' and giving people the benefit (?!!) of my experience and knowledge. |
| When and where did you first become involved in the military hobby?: |
About 1975. |
| If you had a never ending budget which would be the 5 vehicles you would buy?: |
Scimitar CVR T
FV 432
Series 2 Landrover
Soviet BRDM
Soviet BMP |
| Which is your favourite bar at War & Peace and why? And where do you most like to eat?: |
Usually the Miller tent we generally eat at our tent encampment. |
| Other than War & Peace what is your idea of a perfect weekend?: |
Militaria markets, curry, beer, good company |
Andy Baines