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For us (24 mustering troops and troopets) it had it all, an
indoor display challenge, 2 days Shopping and first dabs at
some affordable one offs, socialising with fellow
reenactors, net working and event organising and a great
dance that is always well attended. And last but not least a
chance to bring on board new blood and undertake the 2010
AGM.
All in all a great weekend to kick start the season, for us
at least.
Well done to all the groups who were displaying, we
especially liked the Zulu Wars diorama which was certainly
something different which brought some colour to the hall.
Well done to Neil's SO44 Group, a well deserved first place
and the award of the "Best in Show" shield.
Great as always to meet up with guys we have worked with
over the years and a special thanks to Paul for getting our
orders for boxes of all shapes and sizes ready for us and
delivered to the show.
Main shopping task for all the group was achieved with a
bulk order for "Frog Skins" put in place
STONELEIGH 2010 DISPLAY
The display seen at the Stoneleigh show depicted elements of
the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalions Headquarters
Company’s support weapons platoons and A Company preparing
to move into the small cross roads town of Le Muy during the
initial stages of Operation Dragoon the invasion of Southern
France in August 1944.
Having just undertaken a major assault into the town where
they met up with patrols from the 550th Glider Infantry
Battalion, The support weapons element of the 509th
attacking force regroup on the heights above the town.
With Le Muy secured, Reconnaissance Troops of the 45th
Infantry Divisions 45th Calvary Reconnaissance Troop make
contact with units of the 1st Airborne Task Force. This
unit was represented by a single Reconnaissance Jeep of the
Troops Scout Section.
With the Amphibious landings successful and the beaches
secure and with the Glider landings complete the 509th
Parachute Infantry Battalion start to receive their
Headquarters vehicles which was represented by a second Jeep
and trailer which was loaded down with scattered equipment
bundles that littered the drop zones.
In memory of all troops who lost their lives
in Operation Dragoon the First Allied Airborne Association
dedicated their display.
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