Win a pair of tickets to The War and Peace Revival
The War And Peace Revival
RAF Westenhangar, Folkestone Racecourse
17th - 21st July 2013
Come and buy your finds in hundreds of trade stands where you can find anything from a button to a tank in the militaria stalls or browse the Vintage market place for your vintage/retro clothing, homewares and memorabilia! Wander the Vintage Village with its civilian displays from the 1930s - 1960s including Home Front, classic cars and support vehicles and much more - something for everyone whether you're into the military side or just the vintage living. Live music day and night gives a real festival feel to the world?s biggest military vehicle event. See hundreds of WW2 veterans and listen to their incredible tales or join us commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean war and the 50th anniversary of the end of National Service.
Entertainment in the V Marquee will feature singers, entertainers, big bands, dancers and the beautiful burlesque performers. Take part in dance lessons then try out your moves in the evening in the vintage clothes you find in the trade stalls - not sure where to start? Then take inspiration at our fashion events.
Two ticketed events on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 July see the return of the fabulous Jive Aces and the John Miller Orchestra in a dine and dance spectacular! Tickets for these two events can be booked through 01304 813337! Public camping is available for those who want to join in the exclusive evening entertainment!
The new showground is just a couple of minutes off J11 of the M20 with ample parking. Mainline Westenhanger station is immediately next door ? and the High Speed train will be stopping during the weekend, just for the show! For those travelling from the continent, the Channel Tunnel terminus is 5 minutes away and Dover ferry port about a 20-minute drive.
Veteran, current serving military and group booking rates available - call 01304 813337 or visit www.thewarandpeacerevival.co.uk for more details or to book.
To win a pair of tickets to The War and Peace Revival, answer the following question:
In which year did the Korean War end?
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Closing date: Friday 5th July 2013
WIN a copy of SR-71, worth £25!
SR-71: The Complete Illustrated History of the Blackbird, The World's Highest, Fastest Plane, Zenith Press, £25 Hardback
ISBN 9780760343272
Out Now
During its active service from 1964 until 1998, the Lockheed SR-71 set world records for being the fastest and highest-flying manned aircraft. It flew at more than three-and-a-half times the speed of sound, so fast that no other aircraft could catch it. Above 80,000 feet, its pilots had to wear full-pressure flight suits similar to what was used aboard the space shuttle. Developed by the renowned Lockheed Skunk Works, the SR-71 was an awesome aircraft in every respect, and it took the world by storm.
This new book draws on the first-hand experiences of US Air Force Colonel Richard H. Graham, a veteran of 15 years with the SR-71, to detail the inside story of the plane?s development, manufacture, modification and active service and is fully illustrated with over 200 spectacular photographs.
To win one of 2 copies of SR-71 simply answer the following question:
How many SR-71s were lost to enemy action?
a) 28
b) 0
c) 82
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Closing date: 30 June 2013
Tonie and Valmai Holt's Prize Puzzle Picture
Taken together these guide books form the only authoritative source which locates over 1,000 memorials to Allied soldiers across France and Belgium in the two World Wars.
This picture was taken by Major and Mrs Holt while touring a battlefield somewhere. Identify the location of the photograph below to win a copy of Major and Mrs Holt's Battlefield Guide to the Somme, RRP £16.99.
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Previous Competitions
WIN six adult tickets to the RAF Cosford Air Show worth £150!
We are offering three lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Royal Air Force Cosford’s 75th Anniversary Air Show 2013!The RAF Cosford Air Show will return this summer on Sunday, 9 June with an extravaganza of entertainment for all the family. Alongside the thrilling flying action, visitors will be treated to non-stop entertainment on the ground, with so many new things to see and do at the 2013 Air Show the experience will be breath-taking.
Whether a wide-eyed first timer or a seasoned air show enthusiast, the RAF Cosford Air Show brings together a wide variety of aircraft including the Royal Air Force, aerobatic displays, vintage aircraft, fast jets and many more. On the ground, enjoy expanded interactive aircraft and military exhibits, arena demonstrations, visit the fair ground, shop for craft and memorabilia, enjoy fine refreshments or visit the RAF Museum Cosford and its famous Cold War exhibition.
This year’s themes include the 75th Anniversary of Royal Air Force Cosford with a special opening sequence flown by aircraft associated with the Shropshire base, the 75th anniversary of
the Spitfire entering RAF service and 40 years of service from the Jaguar jet aircraft.Experience first-hand the fantastic training the Royal Air Force provides with demonstrations from the specialisations of Aeronautical Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Physical Training and Tri-service Photography, all part of the Defence School and training schools at RAF Cosford.
Aircraft confirmations include a number of historic aircraft including the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Avro Vulcan XH558 from the Vulcan To The Sky Trust, as well as the famous RAF Red Arrows. Others include the stunning aerobatic team The Blades and the RAF Tucano and Typhoon display teams plus many more provide a packed flying display lasting over 5 hours.
For those a little too young to join up, the RAF Air Cadets will be there to exhibit the many different opportunities available for teenagers with interactive displays, climbing walls and further information on how you and your children can get involved!
SUPPORTING OUR TROOPSAll profits from the RAF Cosford Air Show are donated to local and service charities in support of military personnel and their families.
For further details about what to see and do on the day and how you can get involved, please visit the website www.cosfordairshow.co.uk or call 0844 561 1897 (calls cost 5p per min plus network charges).
Question: Which anniversary is RAF Cosford celebrating this year?
a) 50 years
b) 75 years
c) 100 years
The answer is: b) 75 years
Congratulations to Kate Ruloff, Mr G Prosser and Adeinne Tonner - tickets to the RAF Cosford Air Show are on their way to you!
TONIE AND VALMAI HOLT'S PRIZE PUZZLE PICTURE
This photograph, taken at Ste Mère Eglise, shows the effigy of an American paratrooper named John Steele, of the 505th PIR of the 82nd Airborne Division. On the morning of 6 June, shortly after 0130 hours, some 13,000 airborne soldiers jumped from transport planes as they flew over Normandy. Steele fell onto the church steeple in Ste Mère Eglise where his parachute got caught and he hung there, pretending to be dead in order to avoid the German guns. He was later cut down and taken prisoner. More information about John Steele and Ste Mère Eglise can be found in Major and Mrs Holt's Definitive Battlefield Guide to the D-Day Normandy Landing Beaches .
Winner
Carl Cowlam
TONIE AND VALMAI HOLT'S PRIZE PUZZLE PICTURE
This Humber Scout Car plaque commemorates the Liberation of the small town of Veldhoven in Holland during the Market Garden Operation. It is on a bridge over the River Dommel. When the main column of XXX Corps was held up along the Corridor road scout cars of the HCR tried to find a way around to the west. They actually managed to reach the area of Woensel north of Eindhoven. More information is available in Major & Mrs Holt's Battlefield Guide to Operation Market-Garden [Arnhem], new updated and expanded version coming soon.
Winner
Kay Norton
ALL HELL LET LOOSE
Winners
Keith Melia and Ian Shaw
TONIE AND VALMAI HOLT'S PRIZE PUZZLE PICTURE
This should be easily recognizable for anyone who has been to the Somme. Clearly it is a German cemetery and is the one at Rancourt. The locale is unusual in that both British and French cemeteries are close by, as is the Souvenir Francais Chapel. More information is available in Major and Mrs Holt's Battlefield Guide to the Somme.
This cemetery contains 11,422 burials, of which 7,492 lie in a mass grave. The crosses are of grey stone, unlike the other Somme German cemeteries which have black metal crosses.
Winner
John Everett
TONIE AND VALMAI HOLT'S PRIZE PUZZLE PICTURE
This is the elegant memorial to the 1st Loyal North Lancs. The tall Greek pillar is on the Chemin des Dames and commemorates all members of the Battalion who died during 1914-1918.
The account of the action that took place in the area of the monument is included in Major & Mrs Holt's Battlefield Guide to the Western Front-South guidebook.
Just down the road is the grave of the twin brother of Captain the Hon Frances Octavious Grenfell VC.
Winner
Stephen Lawrence
TONIE AND VALMAI HOLT'S PRIZE PUZZLE PICTURE
This is the 'Devil Dogs' Fountain at Chateau de Belleau on the battlefield of the River Marne. The fountain stands in memory of the soldiers of the State of Pennsylvania who fell at Bealleau Wood, and this photograph shows a US Marine drinking from it.
Information about the fountain and the history of the surrounding area, see Major and Mrs Holt's Battlefield Guide to Western Front-South.
Winner
David Hall
GAME OF THRONES PS3 GAME
Question
Which actor played Eddard Stark in the TV dramatisation of Game of Thrones?
Answer Sean Bean
Winners
Archie Fitzgerald and Martin Stevens