Halfpenny At War: The war is returning to Wolverhampton's Halfpenny Green Airport, on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May, 2012. Displays will be featured between the hangars and on the airfield of this former wartime base.
As before, this is not an exclusively Northern Forties only event - if your group wants to come along to join in with the fun, you are more than welcome to do so. All re-enactment groups with static displays and military vehicle owners are invited to join us to make this a major attraction in the area.
We welcome Allied and Axis forces (no SS or Japanese), period civilians and Womens Land Army to come along and muck in for the weekend.
Here is a list of what will be at the event:
* Military & Period Vehicles (MVT applications welcome)
* Allied and Axis encampments
* Displays of wartime weapons, equipment and uniforms
*Wartime songs from Lola Lamour. Miss Marina Mae, The Forces Sweethearts and Paul Casper
* Memorabilia, militaria, vintage clothing and trade stalls
* Original WW2 hangers, control tower and buildings all being excellent backdrops for unique photos
* Spitfire seen in the film 'Pearl Harbour' on display
* Hurricane seen in the film 'Battle of Britain' on display
* Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast applied for
Please note, this is a display event and is intended for groups and individuals who have period militaria and civilian displays to show to the public.
Admission for members of the public and re-enactors not part of a displaying group will be £6 adults; £4 children under 16; £4 senior citizens. FREE ENTRY for Veterans and children under the age of 6.
Free entry to re-enactors with static displays and/or appropriate period vehicle.
SATURDAY EVENING HANGAR DANCE WITH THE OCKBROOK BIG BAND IS BACK TOO, AND LOLA L'AMOUR.
The event includes optional Saturday evening hangar dance/ entertainment with light supper. Entrance fee £15 per person includes cost of light supper and must be booked in advance.
All are welcome - re-enactors at the event and members of the public wanting that night out with a difference!
Halfpenny At War at Halfpenny Green Airport in Wolverhampton, Worcestershire on Saturday, 19 May 2012.
For more information about Halfpenny At War, please contact 0774 607 3914, or see event details on the left.
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