Monday 27 May 2013

WW2 Weekend at Dover Castle

We popped down to Dover Castle over the weekend to see their WW2 themed weekend.  They had quite a number of re-enactors and various events including a rather entertaining little skirmish.  Here are a few photos:


A German medical unit

An RAF contingent with a Spitfire

A few improvised defences covering the entrance

The skirmish was set up on the green in front of the entrance to the inner bailey.  The premise was that a small British recce unit had become lost and was ambushed by a German patrol:

Sitting duck?

Incoming!

Returning fire

The Germans advance




Achtung!



Jerry gets his comeuppance!
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  1. Michael Awdry27 May 2013 at 18:05:00 GMT

    That looks like a cracking day out, love the period barricades - that's attention to detail for you!

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    1. Whisperin Al4 June 2013 at 20:23:00 GMT

      It was fun to watch - although I suspect some period furniture isn't going to help much against an MG34!

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  2. John Lambshead27 May 2013 at 19:17:00 GMT

    Oh, I forgot this was on. Damn, I usually go.

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    1. Whisperin Al4 June 2013 at 20:23:00 GMT

      That's a shame John - there's always next year.

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