Events
These are not strictly AFRA Events, this is a list of events submitted to AFRA for
public information.
Locations List
Upcomming events
Another Combined Operations event. This time in the Glorious Wensleydale Countryside - 5 Stations and 17 miles of track. Dances Friday and Saturday. Dioramas, Military Fair, End of the Line is Occupied France. NO battle..... AFRA organising Axis Presence. Strict Invite as this is a first timer. More details to follow.
DANCES
Friday 29 August
Bedale High School - inc. 1940s Tempo/Old Time & Swing?Jive and 1950's Rock n Roll DJ Only - No live band - £5.00 on the door
Saturday 30 August
Bedale High School - Local Band 1940's Tempo/Old Time and a mixture of big band swing plus early R&R - £10.00 Pay on the Door
Bring Your Own Drink And Refreshments.
AFRA has some Re-enactor Application forms - email us if you want one.
DANCE Enquiries = 01246 23 05 76 & 01142 30 75 31
RAILWAY Enquiries = 08454 50 54 74
RE-ENACTOR Enquiries = 01142 30 75 31
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Military mayhem Farming World faversham
Vehicle displays, helecopter rides, tank rides, bar, arena display,trade and militaria displays, model and craft marquee, camping welcome.
fre camping for booked in re-enactors.
contact
mayhemshow@aol.com or
07951059180
for details.
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Following the chaotic landings of the 9th and 10th July on the southern coast of Sicily, Allied forces - split into two army groups comprising of the 7th US, under General Patton, and the 8th British with elements of the Canadian 1st, under General Montgomery - have regrouped and fought a tough and testing battle against German and Italian forces through the southern and western parts of the island forcing the Axis troops towards Mount Etna.
Both the British and US armies have now linked up with their Airborne elements and reached Agira and Nicosia respectively, but the Germans and Italians have established deeply entrenched positions and are fighting fiercely to avoid evacuation to Calabria.
Fighting as two separate US and British armies, the Allies' intent is to push through this impasse towards Messina and force a mass surrender of German and Italian troops before they have the opportunity to retreat across the Straight of Sicily. However, the Axis forces do not intend to give up the fight and are reinforcing their troops from the mainland in order to attempt a major counter-attack and defeat the invaders.
Italian resistance and fascist sympathisers are known to be operating in the area and elements of each group have been seen colluding with their respective forces. They are known to have excellent knowledge of the area and superb guerrilla fighting skills and will be important in the success of both sides' planning, defence and attack.
More information on the CiA website: http://www.ww2airsoft.org.uk/pages/husky.html
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***NOW CONFIRMED*** Possibly the best WWII show at present in the UK. This event has it ALL! Aircraft both flying and static, Living History Displays covering the entire conflict. Rare vehicles. Interactive Displays, Radio Controlled Boats, A Stunningly Executed Evening Event including a meal and dance. Culminating each day in the most spectacular battle ANYWHERE. AFRA members manage and execute the battle and many others are included in it. Book NOW
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West Wing Barracks then move off to Cornwallis & Belvedere batteries for section training and jeep deployment tactics
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Recent events
Yet another year of the largest multi period event in the UK if not the World. Something for everyone including dioramas, living history, battles, traders, dance, vehicles, aircraft and much, much more.
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Fieldcraft, Forestry , Cooking in the field.
a safe pyrotechnic demonstration,
Plus the usual drill and camp training.
please do remember to bring water, all alse is provided.
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Again no website yet but a link will be added as and when - Another delightful and growing 1940s Show on a very historic RAF Airfield. Google RAF Upwood - there are some very good historical sites about the place. More details will be added about this event nearer the time.
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An event looking at the important actions of Operation Cobra, the American attempt to break out of Normandy.
A pleasant site near Bury St Edmands there is a good bit of space and a restored control Tower which has a museum inside.
Expect lots of Olive Drab, a good covering of Pinks and Greens [with and without ponytails] and more Majors and chicken wearers than you can shake a stick at.
Lots of opertunities to discuss the exact shade of khaki and the size of the hole in your helmet net.
There are plans to start a USAAF group for re-enactors, some of the ground work may get done here.
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