We have displayed at Elvington for a few years now and this year the display area had
been moved from our usual spot, to the patch just in front of the control tower. We weren’t sure about this spot at first, as
we were more exposed to the weather but we were also more exposed to the visitors,
which was welcome.
Our display was the well tried and tested dining shelter based -
troops in holding camp on the eve of D' Day and our small display of arms
and equipment of the infantry soldier went down well, not least the 3 inch
Mortar brought along by Gary. We had a play with it Saturday evening which
brought quite a bit of attention from other groups.
The C47 is now open to visitors and the experience is quite impressive
with the sound and vibration to simulate a flight through enemy flack and jump.
The stalls, which were surprisingly, good tempted many of the group to purchase
even more kit!
Cake
and flapjack was provided by Mike and the Sarge and very kindly the Garrison
fed us with their surplus fry up and sandwiches which were eagerly consumed.
By Saturday evening the weather had taken a turn for the worse and it
was quite cold sitting under the dining shelter so after dinner we took shelter
in the NAFFI for the rest of the evening. Sunday morning arrived with more of
the unsettled weather. We were subjected to one of the heaviest showers and were went to the rescue of a German group
who's display was on the point of taking flight on the strong gusts of wind.
Also, Sarge was pleased to announce that Private Heaton Jnr is promoted
to Lance Corporal - well done Adam!!
Overall, a nice start to the season for
the East Yorks.
