WW2 Veterans & Military Vehicles - Saturday 16th July
Join us at the Gallery in Wendover for this FREE event!
There’ll be lots of exciting things to see including:
- Wartime Sherman Tank
- U.S. Half-track
- Dingo Scout Car
- WW2 Ambulances
- 1941 Chevrolet Tractor Trailer carrying a B-25 engine and Rolls Royce Mosquito engine
- Multiple Willys Jeeps
- 1938 Leyland Fire Engine that survived the Blitz
… and plenty more!
And to top it all off there’ll be WW2 Normandy Veteran to meet enthusiasts and sign items for collectors between 11am - 2pm:
Private VICTOR MACKENZIE Ld’H - joining the Home Guard aged 16 in 1940, Vic went on to join the King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Responding to a call for drivers for the Royal Army Service Corps and following extensive training, he landed on Gold Beach in the days after D-Day driving with the Close Support Group, 7th Armoured Division, landing essential supplies and ammunition.
Whether you're a regular to the Gallery or have never been to see us before, our relaxed and informal event is an ideal opportunity to view our wide range of historic military and aviation artwork against the backdrop of stunning machinery.
There’ll be complimentary refreshments including tea and coffee, or something a little stronger for your passengers, plus a free BBQ!
