If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise!
No, it’s not another war, although some would think it was. It was the annual “Bunker Bash” at Kelvedon.
JP and I met up with the other Essex Outbacks and had a look around. There was some excellent displays and, of course, the re-enactors went to town.
It’s a little worrying when the stuff you used to drive about in the army was on display as museum pieces.
I used to drive these in Northern Ireland at the height of the Troubles in the ‘70’s, but mine had an engine in.
This trio brought back memories.
Protecting the woods were a series of trenches. Of course they were manned by British WW1 soldiers…
Deep in the woods, we met Polish soldiers and US marines…
… and the 2nd Guards of the Soviet Army.
The re-enactors aren’t too far removed from bushcrafters. We all enjoy a weekend in the fresh air and getting back to whatever basics is suitable for the era.
The main purpose was to visit the surplus stalls. I came away with a Flecktarn camo shirt for a quid and a jacket.
This would be a good solution for carrying course equipment into Hatfield Forest, although I’m not sure what the National Trust would say!
Thanks for the visit.
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