RHFC / HLI of C Open House

[lanceh99]

Time for the annual sales pitch

Good day all,
I'm pleased to announce that the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada
Historical Section (The Highland Light Infantry of Canada Normandy
Platoon) will be hosting their annual heritage day event at the McIntosh Armoury
on Saturday 28 Oct 2006.
The current plan is to have a number of static military displays
from past to present available for viewing to the public, Veterans, members of
the Regiment and, guests.
There is ample parking for vehicles adjacent to the Armoury.
We would like to extend an invitation to all members of military
history re-enactment groups of any time period. Friend or Foe, and anyone else
who wants to stop by.
Should you wish to participate, please RSVP by unit, with the
following information to the Regiment.

Group Name... / Representing... / Time Period... / Contact Persons
Name Phone Number, Fax Number, E-mail and, mailing Address... /
Arrival Time... / Departure Time ... / Equipment, Historic Vehicle,
Display Articles... / No. of 6 foot Tables required... / and if you
intend to stay at the Armoury overnight.

The Mailing Address for the Armoury is:
The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada
1 Valour PL.
Cambridge, ON
N1R 3P1
Canada
ATTN: Major C.N. Fitton DCO
Fax: (519) 622-6171

We ask that if you are a member of a Group that you have a
representative from the group submit your RSVP instead of
individually.
You will be permitted to stay overnight at the Armoury (must bring
own cots and sleeping gear), The WO & Sgt's Mess will be open on
Fri. Night and, The Officers Mess will be open Saturday as well.
There is also a small green space out front if you wish to pitch period tentage.

The Schedule of events is as follows:

Fri 28 Oct 2004
1800hrs, Armoury Open

Sat 29 Oct 2004
0730hrs, Display Set up
0845hrs, Muster
0900hrs, Open to public
1200hrs, Lunch (provided)
1600hrs, Secure area, tear down
1630hrs, Muster, CO's Address
1645hrs, Adjourn to Messes or depart.

Any questions may be sent via e-mail to either myself
( lanceh99@rogers.com )or Major Fitton ( Charlie_Fitton@wrdsb.on.ca or Fitton.CN@forces.gc.ca )
If you send me an e-mail, please C.C. Major Fitton, as I may not be
able to respond in a timely fashion due to work scheduling.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Sgt. Lance Harrisson
(Cpl. HLI of C Normandy Platoon)

[Jordan Baker]

Just wanted to say a big thankyou to Maj Charlie Fitton and Sgt Lance Harrison and all the members of the RHFC for and excellent day. From what I hear about 500 people came through the doors to see diplays from the Rev. war, US civil war, WW1, WW2, RHFC (modern) and the air cadets. Appologies if I have forgotten any groups.

First picture if off the Perth Regt display. Most of it was from a private collection of one of the members. I must add that some of the helmets were exceptional. The BSA in the forground was also very nice to see. Although I hear the owner hasn't yet bothered to start it. I should add that it is still an improvment from the last time it was seen in a bunch of parts all over his garage.

[Jordan Baker]

The next two pictures are of the 1st Can Para living history unit. There was myself and Carl Marcotte in attendance. I shoudl add that Carl came all the way from Ottawa just for the one day. Here he is demonstrating a proper exting the plane position for the public. We also had a display of airborne specific equipment for all to see.

[Jordan Baker]

Here Carl is showing how hitting the "bang box" of the parachute made your Sten gun available for use. He also had one of the young kids help out by holding onto the leg bag and therebye showing how it was deployed.

Along the right hand side was the RHFC Normandy platoon display. They portray the Highland Light Infantry during NWE.

[Jordan Baker]

And finally I had my UC on display. And no the mud did not come from chewing up the RHFC grass out front.

I apologize for not having more pictures of the other displays but the batteries for my camera crapped out on me before I could get around to taking them.