The War and Peace Revival 2013 - formerly known as "Beltring"

Hanno Spoelstra · #1 09-04-13, 09:42

Hi all,

For those who did not know it already, as of 2013 the War & Peace show is no longer to be held at the Hop Farm at Beltring, but is now known as The War and Peace Revival at a venue called RAF Westenhanger – Folkestone Racecourse, Hythe, Kent.

I was wondering who is planning to go to the re-incarnation of "Beltring" this year? I am planning to take my two boys for the weekend, arriving at Friday night.

Who will be there, too?

Regards,
Hanno

Richard Farrant · #2 09-04-13, 19:58

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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Hi all,

For those who did not know it already, as of 2013 the War & Peace show is no longer to be held at the Hop Farm at Beltring, but is now known as The War and Peace Revival at a venue called RAF Westenhanger – Folkestone Racecourse, Hythe, Kent.

I was wondering who is planning to go to the re-incarnation of "Beltring" this year? I am planning to take my two boys for the weekend, arriving at Friday night.

Who will be there, too?

Regards,
Hanno

Hi Hanno,

Will be there all week, with a three man contingent from Australia joining me. While at Corowa last month there was a lot of interest from others and quite a number are coming from Down Under. I visited the site in February and reckon it will be a better show than before.

Mike t. · #3 09-04-13, 21:18

Hi all, I will be there all week also.Driving the GMC 352 up from exmouth with my mate Brian Harper and on the lookout for M3 Stuart parts ! Look forward to catching up you richard and Ian Bell hope it has stopped raining by then ?

Regards Mike Tripae Kapiti NZ

Richard Farrant · #4 09-04-13, 22:20

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Originally Posted by Mike t.

Hi all, I will be there all week also.Driving the GMC 352 up from exmouth with my mate Brian Harper and on the lookout for M3 Stuart parts ! Look forward to catching up you richard and Ian Bell hope it has stopped raining by then ?

Regards Mike Tripae Kapiti NZ

Hi Mike,
You will have a slightly longer drive from Exmouth this year! See you there.
regards,
Richard

Andy Mitchell · #5 11-04-13, 15:05

Hi all, will be there Ring mastering the Arena as usual ! F30 as well as long as I can get a Wot 2 finished and the F30 back together !

jack neville · #6 20-06-13, 02:18

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Originally Posted by Andy Mitchell

Hi all, will be there Ring mastering the Arena as usual ! F30 as well as long as I can get a Wot 2 finished and the F30 back together !

Andy,

What sort of wot are you putting together?

Hanno Spoelstra · #7 12-04-13, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Farrant

Will be there all week, with a three man contingent from Australia joining me. While at Corowa last month there was a lot of interest from others and quite a number are coming from Down Under. I visited the site in February and reckon it will be a better show than before.

Hello Richard, Mike & Andy,

Good to hear that, looking forward to meeting you there!

Hanno

carrierbarry · #8 19-06-13, 11:03

War and Peace Show nearly time again.

Who's going to new venue?

kevin powles · #9 19-06-13, 11:24

Hi Barry, will be there with the tank hunter, you taking the carrier?.

Kevin.

eddy8men · #10 19-06-13, 20:53

i'll be there with the Cromwell

shaun · #11 19-06-13, 21:44

See you there guys , just started to prep our wagons.

Hanno Spoelstra · #12 19-06-13, 22:31

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Originally Posted by carrierbarry

War and Peace Show nearly time again.

Who's going to new venue?

Threads merged from the Carrier forum to here.

I'll be there with my two boys.

Peter Hommes · #13 02-07-13, 17:43

The Military Market Place (F21) and The El Alamein Collection (F23) will be present at the War & Peace show 2013.

We will run http://www.milmarket.org and in corporation with HMVF and War History Online, their respective websites

We will provided free access to visitors of the War & Peace Show. Come to one of our stalls (F21, F23), have a chat and get you free personal login code.

Hope to see you there.

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carrierbarry · #14 07-07-13, 09:34

Will be there this year.
Bringing my MKII
Will arrive Friday for weekend only.

Anyone know the lay out this year.?
Shall we have a carrier meet up Saturday morning?
Where can we all park together?

Barry

kevin powles · #15 07-07-13, 19:09

Hi, If anyone needs vehicle transport to war and peace this year, going down next Monday and coming back on the Sunday evening or Monday, we have a spare space on the lorry, (craned beavertail). If anyone is interested in the south norfolk, beccles/lowestoft/norwich area please let me know, there and back would be £300 total.

Kevin.

carrierbarry · #16 12-07-13, 00:00

So is it carrier meet up Saturday midday ?

Shaun your in the know. Where is good to meet up ?
Rick you must have an area with the Cromwell ?

lets agree this week, before it's all upon us.

Barry

Ganmain Tony · #17 15-07-13, 10:42

Im about to head over to London from Milan. Get into Heathrow then to Charing Cross to Westenhanger and War and Peace.

Look forward to meeting a few people and hopefully having a look at what some of you lads are bringing to the show.

I think I may have sunburnt eyeballs by the end of the week.

Cant wait.

Ganmain Tony · #18 21-07-13, 21:47

What can I say? What an fabulous experience, thoroughly enjoyed myself and met some terrific people.

I cant post photos at the moment but will as soon as I get the opportunity. I think Richard Farrant will no doubt be on here shortly to give some specifics of the event. Many thanks again to you mate and to Rob for helping find a bed and a place to stay.

James Gosling also spoiled me by letting me have a cruise with him and a couple of great blokes, another James and Andy in his superbly restored Otter. It was an experience I will never forget.

Great to meet some other MLUers I'll be more specific with photo's in the days to come.

hrpearce · #19 21-07-13, 22:02

Tony ,looking forward to the pictures and story.

Richard Farrant · #20 21-07-13, 23:49

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Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

What can I say? What an fabulous experience, thoroughly enjoyed myself and met some terrific people.

I cant post photos at the moment but will as soon as I get the opportunity. I think Richard Farrant will no doubt be on here shortly to give some specifics of the event. Many thanks again to you mate and to Rob for helping find a bed and a place to stay.

Hi Tony,
Good to see you over here and to get first taste of the new site, which is going to develop into a great show. The weather has been exceptional too ... see how much we laid on for you and the rest of the Aussies who were at the show ....... wall to wall sunshine. Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself.

regards, Richard

kevin powles · #21 22-07-13, 02:42

We managed to get five carriers in the arena this year at the same time. Good day. Good fun.

kevin.

Ben · #22 22-07-13, 08:22

Excellent.

Kevin,Marc,Nigel, Ron & Barry ?

After this years W&P I'm determined to get one there for next year. Rivets to be done next week, painting a week later then it can all start going back together.

If Richard gets his finger out with me and Rick and Shaun bring theirs can we aim for double figures?

Ben

RichardT10829 · #23 22-07-13, 16:28

I am onto the engine now.. My problem is that to ship my carrier down there is not a cheap affair... Guess I better get saving now ! Would be cool if they were all the same scheme and we could have a carrier platoon on parade. Alas bar Shaun and myself, I don't think many folk have an interest in the Sicily campaign :-)

kevin powles · #24 30-07-13, 20:57

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Originally Posted by kevin powles

We managed to get five carriers in the arena this year at the same time. Good day. Good fun.

kevin.

A few pictures from the arena, thanks Pauline.

kev.

Hanno Spoelstra · #25 23-07-13, 08:40

Got home from "Beltring at Sea" last night, missed some of the people I wanted to meet, but unexpectedly ran into others. It was great fun! More later...

Hanno

Andy Biddle · #26 23-07-13, 22:20

Hi All ...just wanted to say thanks to the guy who let me sit in and look over his carrier at the show. I was with my brother ( twin ) Martin and you did tell me your name but I have that ailment the makes you forget names ... so if it was you many thanks indeed ! A carrier is still on the wish/bucket list !

Andy B

shaun · #27 24-07-13, 20:50

Ok , so how many for next year ? I'm planning on taking 3 (dry run for Arnhem) - how about a big effort guys ?

carrierbarry · #28 24-07-13, 20:56

I'm in and yes please to Arnham.

My father stopped at Nymajagn. ( Excuse spelling) in his carrier in 1944.
I want to finish the journey.

Barry

Ganmain Tony · #29 24-07-13, 23:02

I intend to put quite a few pictures on. If everyone is interested.

I'm sure the blokes on this forum who are a long way away from War and Peace will be interested in these photos...

Have spent a ridiculous amount of time today trying to download pictures of my dodgy phone onto my mates computer and then re-size them. Hopefully they look okay when you open them.

Here's a few...I'll have another go tomorrow.

Mock ups of BF 109, Hurricane and Spitfire around a delightful green shady area for lunch. Traditional sandwiches with scones and a pot of tea with a spot of milk, don't you know...

And if you were nervous that the Hun may make a re-appearance you could always make yourself feel more secure by purchasing one on the many Vickers MG's available at the stalls. (Or Brens or .5"'s or whatever...it was there!!)

NAAFI van was a beauty and so was the lady who was serving very good mugs of tea and bread and butter pudding. "There's a war on! Don't you know?"

Max Hedges · #30 25-07-13, 01:58

Tony hope you're only admiring these lovely english ladies

Kathy