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Big Monkton's |
| What is your role and title at War & Peace?: |
Assistant Marshal, Big Monktons |
| 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?: |
13 years - met Malcolm. |
| What do your friends and family think of your involvement, do they support you and in what way?: |
My eldest son helps out, my youngest son enjoys the safe environment, my wife is supportive but laughs at our antics. |
| Do you travel far to War & Peace, how do you get there and in what?: |
From Horsham, West Sussex - travel in my military vehicle. |
| Why do you keep coming back for more?: |
Good show. |
| What do you enjoy most about War & Peace and what could you add to it?: |
Relaxed atmosphere. |
| What do you enjoy least about War and Peace and what could you do to improve it?: |
Toilets, although much improved.
Build a hotel on site.
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| If there were anything you could change about War & Peace what would it be and how would you assist in making these changes?: |
Some military vehicles parked along food and fair area during the day. |
| What is your job in the real world, have you always done this and do you have any military background?: |
Heating installer and landlord. |
| What is your favourite story about your involvement or a friends involvement in War & Peace?: |
When the Sherman crushed the Jeep. |
| 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?: |
Now the future looks bright.
Vehicle owners to be given leaflets they can hand out all year advertising "The Show".
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| What military vehicle clubs do you belong to and when did you join?: |
MVT/IMPS 1993. |
| Do you assist in any other military shows and in what role?: |
No. |
| Would you support a war and peace show club?: |
Definitely. |
| 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, two, Jeep and Half Track.
General maintenance - some re-enactment - never been a trader.
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| 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?: |
Military engineering and tactics / keeping the past alive. |
| When and where did you first become involved in the military hobby?: |
Early 1991 working at Joe Silvester's house. |
| If you had a never ending budget which would be the 5 vehicles you would buy?: |
Chaffee x 5 |
| Which is your favourite bar at War & Peace and why? And where do you most like to eat?: |
Ginger Gammon's - eccentric people. |
| Other than War & Peace what is your idea of a perfect weekend?: |
At home with my family. |
Gary Bennett
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