OPERATION MARKET GARDEN 2008
Operation Market Garden 2008
Operation Market Garden takes place over the weekend of 12-14 September 2008 at Spanhoe Airfield, nr Corby, Northants NN17 3AT in association with 315th TCG (Troop Carrier Group). The event is in honour of those people who fought during the Operation Market Garden campaign in Holland in September 1944.There will be living history, re-enactments, static exhibits, museum, military and civilian vehicles, agricultural & steam displays and various trade stalls. The event will also include an airshow (with Dakotas, Spitfire, Hurricane and Mustang) together with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. There will be a battle re-enactment scenario on Saturday and Sunday based on the Arnhem pocket. A remembrance parade and service will take place on Sunday morning accompanied by a memorial fly-past.
Entertainment is to be provided throughout the weekend and on Saturday night there will be a ticket only big band dance with music provided by the acclaimed Ray McVay and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Live entertainment will also be provided on Friday evening, although at the time of writing, this is yet to be finalised. Please go to the website: www.operationmarketgarden2008.co.uk for frequent updates on the event as and when these are finalised. Caravan and camping facilities are also available on site.
The event will be strictly non-profit making and the main charities supported are The Royal British Legion, Help for Heroes, Air Ambulance and various other locally based charities.
We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a fantastic weekend of 1940s nostalgia.
All booking forms and up to date information is available from the website.
General enquiries:
Stephen Barker
01780 755514 (day)
01780 756862 (evening)
Re-enactors, exhibitors & camping:
Simon Wright
07946759386 (day)
01780 729446 (evening)
Trade stalls:
Christine Howard
01780 479072 (day)
01780 470575 (evening)
Email:
enquiries-opmarketgarden@hotmail.co.uk
Website: