From: Nigel Hay (Nigel@milweb.net)
Date: Wed Nov 19 2003 - 14:18:13 PST
Folks, I am posting this for a friend, if anyone is interested please
contact Bob direct.
Normandy 2004
I am part of a Parachute re-enactment group called Pathfinder, incorporating
the UK Round Parachute Association. On Saturday 6th June we will be dropping
from Dakota(s), onto Ranville, where 7th Bn Para Regt landed, then
re-enforced the Ox & Bucks on the Pegasus Bridge. We will be wearing WW2
uniforms & equipment, using military parachutes.
In addition, it is planned to complete the operation by re-tracing the
Commando march from the beach head to Pegasus Bridge. We want re-enactors
groups and vehicles (especially jeeps) to take part in the march. If you are
going to Normandy, and wish to take part in this march, contact Bob Ellis on
01303 264972 (or rhb.ellis@ukonline.co.uk).
The idea is to arrive at the bridge, and link up with the Ox & Bucks, and
Pathfinder, re-enactors later in the afternoon. Order of march will be
Commando vehicles and men (is there a Commando Piper out there?), followed
by Parachute vehicles and men, then other units.
In order to cover admin costs (special passes to enter necessary areas,
commemorative certificates and DZ costs, etc.), a £10 registration fee will
be asked of each vehicle or group of 8 men (each member of Pathfinder could
be paying £200 to jump!). This may sound a bit of a cheek to ask, but
beware, all key areas will be extremely busy on that weekend, and it is
likely that individual access to these areas will be difficult, if not
impossible, for unregistered vehicles. We are negotiating with local
authorities to organize this march, and get the necessary clearances.
Please express your initial interest, by either of the above contact
numbers, giving details of vehicle markings, unit depicted, etc.
I look forward to hearing from you.
BOB ELLIS rhb.ellis@ukonline.co.uk
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