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Big Monkton's |
| What is your role and title at War & Peace?: |
Big Monkton's Official, 2 I/C to Malcolm Dunlop, Also Part of the War and Peace Display Team, Member of the 502 Military Police Company Re-enactment Group |
| Are you happy in your role or is there something else you would prefer to do?: |
Yes thank you, not too much hassle, enough to keep me going |
| How many years have you been involved in War & Peace and why did you become involved?: |
1998, Malcolm Dunlop needed some backup in marshalling his field and 'Posing' at Churchill Gate |
| What do your friends and family think of your involvement, do they support you and in what way?: |
They are happy to have some time apart. They do attend the show at the main weekend. They assist in moving of my equipment |
| Do you travel far to War & Peace, how do you get there and in what?: |
About approx 35 miles, Initially by Car to set up then in a Dodge WC54 1943 Field Ambulance |
| Why do you keep coming back for more?: |
It's a total break from my everyday life |
| What do you enjoy most about War & Peace and what could you add to it?: |
The gathering of like minded people that you may only see once a year, we are always adding to it in our own way, improving our situation within the show year by year |
| What do you enjoy least about War and Peace and what could you do to improve it?: |
Radio procedure is appalling being an ex Army Regular. I would like to hear better use of the RT and less hysterical and panicky chatter |
| If there were anything you could change about War & Peace what would it be and how would you assist in making these changes?: |
Better and more shower facilities within all fields,
I have a shovel and a few mates!!
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| What is your job in the real world, have you always done this and do you have any military background?: |
Specialist Operating Department Practitioner (Surgery and Anaesthetics), Trained in General & Mental Nursing, Specialised in Intensive Care, Trained in Operating Department Practice (Anaesthetics and Surgery, E.C.T.,) I have two Military Backgrounds 1st - Royal Navy Fire Control Gunner 69-74 and 2nd - Warrant Officer 1st Class Medic in 'Dhofar' in the Sultan of Oman's Armed Forces 83-88 |
| What is your favourite story about your involvement or a friends involvement in War & Peace?: |
Confidentiality forbids me from spouting off about it. There is another one about Geoff Sumner on the Gate showing him how to stop traffic with just a raise of the eyebrows. Works everytime. |
| 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 dish out leaflets far and wide to promote the Show, The MVT Show at Beaulieu was a good example of my W&P leaflet distribution |
| What military vehicle clubs do you belong to and when did you join?: |
IMPS 1998, MVT on and off |
| Do you assist in any other military shows and in what role?: |
No |
| 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?: |
Dodge WC54 1943 Field Ambulance. Not restored by me but an ongoing project none the less. Yes I am involved with Malcolm Dunlop with the 502 Military Police Company (2nd Armed) Re-enactment group. Never been 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?: |
Green is my colour |
| When and where did you first become involved in the military hobby?: |
1975 Sussex, had a 1942 Ford GPW. Joined MVCG when Peter Gray was active in it. Also joined a breakaway Allied Military Enthusiasts (AME) |
| If you had a never ending budget which would be the 5 vehicles you would buy?: |
WLA 45 Harley, Ford GPW, GMC CCKW Workshop, M24 Chaffee Tank, 37mm Field Gun behind the Jeep |
| Which is your favourite bar at War & Peace and why? And where do you most like to eat?: |
Drink = The Swamp in Big Monkton's,
Food = The Thai Food Bar
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| Other than War & Peace what is your idea of a perfect weekend?: |
Dinghy sailing, flying or better still riding a Harley in jeans and T Shirt in the South of France. |
Colin Dawson