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Nov 272010
New Forest bombing range
The New Forest played host to a multitude of military activity during World War 2. In the past sixty-odd years much of the vegetation has grown over the scars and structures that were left.
These pictures came from a trip on a cold and grey November day in 2010, the full story can be found here.
Photographers: Colin Lacey and Robert Soar
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Nov 212010
My forecast for 20th November was somewhat optimistic but even a cold and grey, rain threatening day couldn’t diminish the beauty of the New Forest. Nor did it dampen the enthusiasm of those who set out to discover the history of the WW2 bombing ranges
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The Club Today
SOE is a thriving club based in the Solent area (Southampton/Portsmouth/Petersfield) and beyond that caters for the military collector, their family and friends.
Activities include organised trips to shows, military sites and museums, meals out, weekend camping, drive outs and a regular monthly meeting with guest speakers, performances and film shows.
The club organises and runs the prestigious OVERLORD military spectacular, a three day event that attracts over 100 military traders, 500 re-enactors portraying aspects of military life in the 20th century and representing many nations; 350+ vehicles and exhibitors who inform and entertain the public through static displays and exciting arena events. Surplus from the event is used to support local and national charities; past recipients have been organisations such as Rowans Hospice, Help for Heroes, Royal British Legion, Combat Stress and the Ghurka Welfare Trust.
The main supported charity for OVERLORD 2013 is the local military charity Hounds for Heroes who do much as their title says – they train dogs to aid disabled service people
For further information on the club please contact us
Nov 172010
Saturday 20th November – the forecast is for a cold, bright, crisp day – so wrap up warm, bring your camera and see where 10 ton Grand Slam bombs were tested and enjoy the beautiful Hampshire countryside
Nov 152010
A small, select band braved the dull cold weather in Lee-on-Solent last Saturday, November 13th to visit the Hovercraft Museum on the old Daedalus airfield.
Our briefing was very similar to the one we get at Bordon on a REME visit – “try not to hurt yourselves as you scramble over and inside the exhibits.” And, as far as I know, we didn’t lose anyone to injury. Continue reading »