This is our biggest and best show of the year, please support your unit in putting on the biggest and best living history display and Eastern Front battle to date!

Directions:
M25, A20, A249 Kent Show Ground.

Senario:
Set in August 1944 with the Germans in full retreat as the Red Army have victory within their sight.
The Recruitment desk will be in operation and manned by an NCO.

Uniform:
The Obr43 uniform is to be worn. You will need your field equipment ie: Steel Helmet, Meshock back pack, plashe etc for the battle, plus de-act for display. MAKE SURE THAT YOUR HAIR IS CUT SHORT, BACK AND SIDES! This will be checked on parade!!

Public Battle Times:
We are taking part in the Eastern Front battles against the SBG on all three days.

1. Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th at 12:00 midday to 12:30.
2. Monday 25th at 11:40 to 12:40.

Battle Scenario:
Set on the outskirts of Warsaw Poland August 1944, the village of Radzymin was the scene of a big battle. For further details click on the link below.
Martin will brief you about the battle scenario on the Saturday morning parade.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Radzymin_(1944)

Weapons/Hire:
The unit has 3 section one rifles with blanks to use free of charge. You must have the following ID:

1. PASSPORT;
2. CURRENT HOME UTILITY BILL (Not mobile phone);
3. GROUP MEMBERSHIP CARD.

If you want to hire a PPSh-41 or a PPS-43 then you must contact Gary Howard now to book your weapon.

Tel: 01892 730 830    Fax: 01892 730 233     E-mail: militaryodyssey@aol.com

The Armour is John Chapman who will be sited at the Astor Pavilion (HQ) E-mail: GHQ1UK@AOL.com
He will be on site on the Friday 22nd and the registration times are as follows:

1. Friday 22nd......................................................14:00 to 18:00hrs
2. Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th..........................08:00 to 10:30hrs


Times of Talks/Guided Tour Displays:
1. Saturday 23rd................13:20
2. Sunday 24th..................15:30
3. Monday 25th.................15:05

Food:
If you want to eat and be catered for then you must contact Ade or Lez otherwise you won't be catered for.
Contact Ray Tel: 05601 785513- Mobile: 0772 3396 986- 2ndguards@tiscali.co.uk

PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE OF THIS EVENT AND CONTACT RAY NEWMAN

Other Business:
The Odyssey dance tickets cost £7.00 per night (Sat & Sun). See Ray for details.

 

URGENT NEWS: PASSES

Due to circumstances beyond our control Wrist Passes & Car Passes will now be given to you at Detling following what is now known as Plan B:

Follow directions to the County Show Ground and look for BLACK GATE 6, Scraggets End Road. Follow the road through until you come to an area known as 'WAIT FOR A MATE' then phone me on:

0772 3396 986

I will be on site late afternoon Friday 22nd and will come to that gate to issue you your passes.

Thank you for your patience.

                                                                        Ray       

Ps. Unit members should click on our forum for details                      

     

 

 


MILITARY ODYSSEY 2008
Kent Show Ground, Detling, Kent - 23/24 & 25th August
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