REVIEW & ALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON FENWICK & JEREMY WELSMAN
Review is based on one day of the show (Saturday) and therefore does not include any extra vehicles that might have displayed on the other two days. It was also not possible to include the battle re-enactment which closed the proceedings.
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Review is based on one day of the show (Saturday) and therefore does not include any extra vehicles that might have displayed on the other two days. It was also not possible to include the battle re-enactment which closed the proceedings.
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Visiting this excellent show, which always takes place on the weekend closest to the anniversary of D-Day, for the first time since 2011, it was immediately evident that very little had changed over the intervening years. Overlord, organised by the Solent Overlord Executive, attracts around 300 vehicles and their owners from all over the country. These are mainly lined up in the main field though there are also more to be found in the various Living History areas. Re-enactors set up encampments with ever increasing diversity and detail. There were several 'streets' of traders selling all manner of equipment, clothing and ephemera together with remarkable working models of military vehicles of all types. In the arena there were demonstration runs in two categories - WWII and Post War - that brought in a great variety of types from different theatres and eras. The only thing missing was some heavy armour, though in this time of increasing costs in maintenance and running, perhaps this can be forgiven.
The remarkable aspect of this show is its continuing laid back feel. Yes, of course health & safety has to play its part but unlike some events, the organisers of Overlord don't make a big thing of it whilst at the same time ensuring everything is done to create a safe and enjoyable event for both participants and visitors alike.
(Image courtesy of S.O.E.)
The remarkable aspect of this show is its continuing laid back feel. Yes, of course health & safety has to play its part but unlike some events, the organisers of Overlord don't make a big thing of it whilst at the same time ensuring everything is done to create a safe and enjoyable event for both participants and visitors alike.
(Image courtesy of S.O.E.)
LIVING HISTORY
MOTORCYCLES
BRITISH VEHICLES - NOT INCLUDING lAND-rOVER
land-rover
united states
GERMANY
post war vehicle display
WWII Vehicle Display
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OVERLORD MILITARY SPECTACULAR THE LAWNS DENMEAD WATERLOOVILLE HAMPSHIRE 27TH - 29TH MAY 2017 |
Our thanks to Rob Soar and all at Solent Overlord Executive for the welcome and making our visit possible. We have already planned to be available for two full days at the 2017 event. |