New Page of 2007 Victory Dance Photos

I have just received a disc of photos from the last Victory Dance, which was held in 2007, and many of the best ones are now online here

http://www.armisticeincambridge.co.nz/Gallery_Dance.html

Armistice Street Parade Set to Return

After a two-year absense that was out of the control of the Armistice in Cambridge committee, we are pleased to announce that plans are being formulated now to see the return of the very popular military vehicle street parade on the Sunday morning.

The array of Jeeps, trucks, light armoured vehicles, motorcycles and more will hopefully once again be shown off to the people of Cambridge as they parade down and back up Victoria Street through the main shopping precinct, where the Sunday market will be taking place. This has previously been a highlight of the day and marks the beginning of the commemorations at the Cenotaph. So the return of this should be a most welcome return.

Chieftain Tank Set To Appear at Armistice

Among many different armoured fighting vehicles from various eras, another highlight of Armistice in Cambridge 2009 will be the presence of the 65 ton Chieftain main battle tank!! 

It has been confirmed as down to appear this year.

The Armistice in Cambridge 2009 Air Displays

Once again Armistice in Cambridge will feature a number of thrilling aerial displays by classic and warbird aircraft. We will have two of the favourites from last year back again, Noel Kruze flying his stunning display in the Pitts S2S Special formerly of the Jordanian Air Force, and Dave Phillips will again display his wonderful skills in his Tiger Moth.

New displays for 2009 will be Phil Hooker in the famous M*A*S*H  Sioux helicopter, and in a tribute to the men who did battle over Europe in this 65th Anniversary year since D-Day, we’ll see the Allied light observation Miles Messenger aircraft – the type used by Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery over the D-Day beaches – attacked by the Messerschmitt Bf108 Taifun, a genuine wartime Luftwaffe veteran. Andrew Hope and Colin Henderson will do battle in the air in these respective aircraft in what will hopefully prove to be a highlight of the weekend.

More details are coming very soon to the website with final details being compiled right now for the webpage, and the blog will alert you when the page is added.

Admission Prices

The admission prices to Armistice in Cambridge 2009 remain set at the same level as last year, in a bid to keep the event the most cost-effective family event around. See the prices and other information about the location on this page:

http://www.armisticeincambridge.co.nz/Location.html

Register for the Model Competition

Military modellers who want to take part in the Armistice in Cambridge Model Competition should take a look at the details on the site:

http://www.armisticeincambridge.co.nz/Models.html

New Feature Page – Military Vehicles

A new special feature page has been added to the website, with photos of some of the military vehicles that regularly attend Armistice in Cambridge, including shots of some of them being restored. Thanks to Susan Hopkins of the NZMVCC for providing these fascinating photos, and the descriptions. You can take a look at the new page here:
http://www.armisticeincambridge.co.nz/Military_Vehicles.html