27-28th March 2010 Chiltern Open Air Musuem

Chiltern Open Air Musuem (COAM) was host to probably one of the first publics show of 2010 that GI44-45 were in attendance, teaming up with Ranger Re-enactments .

This event was well attended by an abundance of quality living history groups and the “war-walks” proved to be a good idea, and the feedback from the public was good.

My thanks go out to all concerned that made this event as enjoyable as it was, and for the chance to meet new friends and socialise with some great people.

Below are some of my favourite pictures of us portraying members of the 78th Infantry and 2nd Rangers , late war 1945. For the full album on webshots, as usual, “tab” on any photo.



The future of living history-

not jealouse at all would have loved to have been there, alas had a very nice weekend slogging away at work,,,,,,,,,,,,not.
seriously though ive been wanting to see coam for a couple of years now, it looks like a fantastic venue.

riz

As I said on the WWII Forum, Paul, looking good. I can't see many Ranger bumper markings though!

Cheers,
Ben.

Er....No!!!! I thought 78th might be good!

I meant from others Any proper ones about?

Cheers,
Ben.

Blimey Paul I totally forgot you were doing this event, that 1st picture is ace.

Nice pictures Paul. I must admit I've been looking through some of the photos on the wwii forum and there does seem to be a lack of photos showing vehicles or thier markings

Cheers,
Chris.

Ben's Dad wrote:Nice pictures Paul. I must admit I've been looking through some of the photos on the wwii forum and there does seem to be a lack of photos showing vehicles or thier markings

Cheers,
Chris.

Stop it you tike!!!

Murph there is something about tha first photo that I really like- all the GIs looking on, whilst some poor souls take their turn to move to the front line..?

This is my favourite of me (modesty...)

Nah, you look too clean! Any ghosties this time?

Well I heard somebody walking out of our barn during the night, the door opening, thinking somebody was going for a comfort break, but i dont recall them returning!!! Lots of "orbs" over our photos...but other than that fine-and-dandy...

Hmm, at least you had decent weather.

Johnny_Costino wrote:This is my favourite of me (modesty...)

heheheheheheh he likes this one, look at all the ration boxe,s all around him.

riz

Its a great venue, went on the very first one when I was with the FAAA, many moons ago. Pics are good, like the boy soldiers one, you dont see many with very young looking GI's (lol).

Johnny_Costino wrote:This is my favourite of me (modesty...)

Nahh man..not authentic at all..they never sat down during the war...

Ok...i'll get m'coat...

see yoo guyz at the weekend