I was playing with Google and “Solent Overlord” and came across a photoset by Mark Rutley on flickr I asked if I could link to it and he kindly agreed, there was also one image of the man that makes OVERLORD such success that I particularly liked and that is reproduced here:
For more of Mark’s pictures click on the link or the picture above, Continue reading »
A selection of galleries from a range of photographers on one theme: the successful Overlord 2011 Military Spectacular held for the first time at the Lawns, Denmead.
Select from the tabs in the title bar or from the links below. If you have pictures of the event you wish to see featured on this blog please contact the webwright by clicking this link
Pictures from SOE members are listed below, the list will grow as I manage to wrest images from them. There are also links to external sites with some fine pictures from our visitors and from our exhibitors, we hope to improve facilities for photographers for 2012 so make sure you come along to OVERLORD 2012 with plenty of batteries and memory cards or film!
The webwright’s Post War Vehicles
External Sites:
Rambo’s report on the Historic Military Vehicles Forum
Colin Lacey (SOE member) on Facebook
Mark Rutley’s portraiture set on flickr
514th Q.M. Trucking Regt. (Red Ball Express)
Paul Morgan’s pictures at HMVF
C and A images (pictures for sale)
It always pays to band together for protection against those who wish to harm you. I’m not (necessarily) implying that our legislators at home and in Brussels have malice in their attempts to regulate and harmonise the myriad aspects of vehicle control. But in such a situation the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs is there to fight on our behalf. Continue reading »
Image: nuttakit / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
The January issue of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs has a disturbing report on the use of modern fuel in older vehicles. Continue reading »
We hope to see you at Overlord 2013 but, even with our new, exclusive living history field our growing popularity means that, spaces will be limited so apply in plenty of time to ensure we can fit you in.
The last day for applications is Wednesday May 1st
With an idea of numbers we can make sure that our on site facilities – toilets, showers, security, catering and emergency cover are fully sufficient for your needs.
The show is open to the public from Saturday 25th May (Preview day) to Monday the 27th, please let us know if you wish to arrive earlier or pack up later.
Enter your email, wait and click on “Your Download is now ready”
Please read the Show Code of Conduct that comes with your application
First – if you have any questions or requests ask one of the marshalls; they are the harassed looking people wandering around site in hi-viz vests. Your query can either be answered there and then or they can radio through to the right person to help
No one wants an accident marring their enjoyment or worse, nor do they want to be the cause of an accident. We don’t like complicating things or making a whole host of rules and restrictions; fortunately safety is mostly a matter of plain common sense.
Because there are a lot of vehicles, generators and gas appliances the risk of fire is high, simple precautions will help reduce that risk:
Switch off generators or vehicle engines before refuelling. Allow gennies to cool down before putting petrol in
Secure propane cylinders upright to a post or similar and in a well ventilated area at least 2m from the appliance they are connected to
If you discover a fire only attempt to put it out if there is no risk to you otherwise alert the on-site fire service or one of the marshalls. It is now part of our code of conduct that vehicles and tents contain a fire extinguisher suitable to task
The ONLY type of extinguisher to use on oil and fat fires is the wet chemical type the others are either ineffective or, in the case of a water extinguisher will cause the fire to explode. USE ONLY THE WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER ON OIL OR FAT FIRES or use a fire blanket
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We hope to see you at Overlord 2013 but, even with our new, enlarged showground increasing popularity means that spaces will be limited so apply in plenty of time to ensure we can fit you in.
The last day for applications is one month before the show – Saturday April 27th
With an idea of numbers we can make sure that our on site facilities – toilets, showers, security, catering and emergency cover are fully sufficient for your needs.
The show is open to the public from Saturday 25th May (Preview day) to Monday the 27th, please let us know if you wish to arrive earlier or pack up later.
Enter your email, wait and click on “Your Download is now ready”
Please read the Show Code of Conduct that comes with your application
If you are a food trader please contact the Show Manager directly by clicking here before completing your application form
Enter your email, wait and click on “Your Download is now ready”
Please read the Show Code of Conduct that comes with your application
First – if you have any questions or requests ask one of the marshalls; they are the harassed looking people wandering around site in hi-viz vests. Your query can either be answered there and then or they can radio through to the right person to help
No one wants an accident marring their enjoyment or worse, nor do they want to be the cause of an accident. We don’t like complicating things or making a whole host of rules and restrictions; fortunately safety is mostly a matter of plain common sense.
Because there are a lot of vehicles, generators and gas appliances the risk of fire is high, simple precautions will help reduce that risk:
If you discover a fire only attempt to put it out if there is no risk to you otherwise alert the on-site fire service or one of the marshalls. It is now part of our code of conduct that vehicles and tents contain a fire extinguisher suitable to task
The ONLY type of extinguisher to use on oil and fat fires is the wet chemical type the others are either ineffective or, in the case of a water extinguisher will cause the fire to explode. USE ONLY THE WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER ON OIL OR FAT FIRES or use a fire blanket
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