Military awe brought to life at show

Members of the Screaming Eagle Living History Group from Farnham including General Patton.

Picture: Keith Woodland (180297-02) — Members of the Screaming Eagle Living History Group from Farnham including General Patton. Picture: Keith Woodland (180297-02)

Overlord, the military vehicle show, descended on The Lawns in Denmead as visitors were wowed by the ‘magnificent’ display of history.

The event took place a few miles from Southwick House – a centre for the original Operation Overlord in June 1944. The exhibition depicted the history of the military from the First World War onwards with vehicles and re-enactors.

Barry Barren, 81, who served in the RAF from 1955-57, said: ‘It’s great seeing all the gear they have here. I couldn’t resist buying a replica gun and western belt.’

Andrew Talpaert takes guard duty with 82nd Airborne re-enactment group.

Picture: Keith Woodland 180297-04 — Andrew Talpaert takes guard duty with 82nd Airborne re-enactment group. Picture: Keith Woodland 180297-04

Overlord also featured static displays, trade stalls selling a vast range of militaria, books, uniform and curios for ‘pocket money prices’.

Living history groups re-enacted the lives of soldiers from nations including Russia, Poland, Britain, Germany, France and the USA.

There was also a 40s fashion show and a flypast by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight DC3 Dakota.

German re-enactor Rob Storey, from Surrey, said: ‘It’s a great event with everyone really getting into it. It’s one of the best around.’

Army veteran Steve Marcham, added: ‘War and the magnificence of the military was brought to life.’