Market-Garden 2019 XXX Corps re-enactment

[RichardT10829]

unfortunately no, even if one was to arrive on my door step tomorrow I would not have time to get it where I wanted it before the event.

besides I have a Cromwell ARV to drive for the event.

[Tim Bell]

Hope to have the Firefly there.

Tim

[Mike Kelly]

Originally Posted by Tim Bell

Hope to have the Firefly there.

When I read this I thought a "Fairey Firefly" That would be impressive

[Tim Bell]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

When I read this I thought a "Fairey Firefly" That would be impressive

Unlikely to get this one flying!

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Update from the organisation:

Dear All,

Just a brief update to let you all know that things are progressing with the Netherlands tour for 2019.

Meetings are taking place (as you read this) with a number of towns on the route. The reaction from all of the towns thus far has been totally positive and in one case an excited "yes please" was received.

All next week talks will be ongoing with the various police departments involved and the outline route is now nearing completion. Once this has been completed it will be submitted to the authorities for their perusal and comments.
We are delighted at the response of all of the participants and it is fundamental to note that there are 440 persons interested in participating. There being some 175 vehicles registered which does not include the Dutch army collection for the moment.

As things are now progressing, it would be appreciated if you could spread the word with the attached pdf poster.
We are still awaiting the ferry costings and until we have a reply from all of the ferry operators, there is little that can be done with regard to the costings for the moment.

This morning we were informed that the town of Valkenswaard will be permitting us to occupy the main market square in front of the church, which will give us the opportunity for a comparison photograph as per the photo taken in 1944.

Meanwhile for those of you that have ongoing restoration projects, we wish you well.

Kind regards
Garden 75 team.
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[tankbarrell]

Originally Posted by RichardT10829

unfortunately no, even if one was to arrive on my door step tomorrow I would not have time to get it where I wanted it before the event.

besides I have a Cromwell ARV to drive for the event.

No heavy steel tracks allowed last time, is that likely to change for the next? Or will it just be offroad?

[Alex van de Wetering]

Excellent! I can't wait.

I still have fond memories of the 2014 event....Watching the tanks startup in the morning on a middle of a Valkenswaard shopping street was a sight to see!
Also quite unique was that several vehicles were repainted and appropriately marked just for this event.


Alex

[Chris Collins]

I had a ball with the PIB last time, I would love to be able to once more.

[svdwal]

Originally Posted by Chris Collins

I had a ball with the PIB last time, I would love to be able to once more.

You're more than welcome to join the PIB once again for 2019 Chris!

[Lang]

We are coming to the 2019 D-Day and buying a vehicle "of some sort" in Europe. Unfortunately we will be on another project in September.

If anyone wants to do Market Garden and not Normandy get in touch with me and we may be able to work out a type that suits us both. I will buy it, get Green Card, Registration etc and the new owner can take it over drive away and then sell or ship it home if a non-Euro resident (I suppose all British will be non-Euro residents by then!)

Lang

[Tim Bell]

Originally Posted by Lang

(I suppose all British will be non-Euro residents by then!)

Probably... and will be banned from taking Military Vehicles to France without completing 12 months of complex paperwork to the French Police, Customs, Department of the interior etc... exactly what will be unclear until after Brexit has happened.

Perhaps I should buy a Jeep in France now while there is still time!

[RichardT10829]

Originally Posted by tankbarrell

No heavy steel tracks allowed last time, is that likely to change for the next? Or will it just be offroad?

Its a Secret...

but something is in hand...... it will be there, and it will be on the road.

[Mike Gurr]

Only just noticed this post, I did the 2014 event on a motorcycle, 2019 will be in the carrier for definite! One not to be missed.