| 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?: |
I think I have a good balance of relaxing, socialising and helping out the War and Peace Show on the front gate or on the door of the Victory Marquee. |
| How many years have you been involved in War & Peace and why did you become involved?: |
10 years with my Dad. |
| What do your friends and family think of your involvement, do they support you and in what way?: |
Friends and family are very supportive. If they aren't participating in the show they take time out to come and visit. |
| Do you travel far to War & Peace, how do you get there and in what?: |
40-45 miles each way, travelling in one of my Dad's vehicles. |
| Why do you keep coming back for more?: |
The atmosphere
The people
The military hardware |
| What do you enjoy most about War & Peace and what could you add to it?: |
Everything. |
| What do you enjoy least about War and Peace and what could you do to improve it?: |
More shower units are needed throughout the site. |
| If there were anything you could change about War & Peace what would it be and how would you assist in making these changes?: |
Improve security for everyone against the un-invited who seem to want to spoil things for the majority. |
| What is your job in the real world, have you always done this and do you have any military background?: |
A-level student, going to university in October 07. Have been an army cadet since the age of 12. Hope to go to Sandhurst for a career as an army officer. |
| What is your favourite story about your involvement or a friends involvement in War & Peace?: |
I have so many great times. |
| 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 am sure it will just keep growing and getting better. I always tell my fiends about the show and how much fun I have had. |
| What military vehicle clubs do you belong to and when did you join?: |
Heathrow and West London Branch of MVT for 4 years. |
| Do you assist in any other military shows and in what role?: |
Only doing display and living history at other shows throughout the year with the group. |
| Do you own a military vehicle, did you restore this yourself, and are you involved in re-enactment? Have you ever been a trader?: |
I helped my Dad with his vehicles. |
| 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 have been brought up around the military. |
| When and where did you first become involved in the military hobby?: |
As an army cadet at age 12. |
| If you had a never ending budget which would be the 5 vehicles you would buy?: |
LRDG Chevy Truck
SAS Landrover
Unimog
Chiefton Tank
Ferret Scout Car |
| Which is your favourite bar at War & Peace and why? And where do you most like to eat?: |
On our living history display at our annual regimental dinner. |
| Other than War & Peace what is your idea of a perfect weekend?: |
Doing cadet stuff and being out with mates. |
Jamie Axten