Event Location:
IWM Duxford

Duxford

Cambridgeshire

CB22 4QR

Display Area:

Note. We have a new display area this year. We will be right next to the Air Space Hanger at the Eastern end of the air field. Prime location, so expect to be busy.


 

 

 

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Event Parking:
Parking remains in the same location as previous events. The Field behind the American Hanger. Cars to be moved from display area to Car Park no later than 09:45 Saturday.
 

Access to Site:

• Friday - 15:00hrs Onwards

• Sunday - Off site by 09:00

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Rendezvous Point:
Optional meet up at The John Barleycorn from 13:00 Friday, then travel to site in convoy

 

​The John Barleycorn

3 Moorfield Rd

Duxford

Cambridge

CB22 4PP​​
 

Event Theme:

• First Public Event of the Season

• Public Show and tell

• Weapons Display

• Foot/Rifle Drill

Scenario:

1944 - England, Pre D-Day Garrison Camp

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Uniform Standards:

• Clean

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Personal appearance:

Clean Shaven. Correct period hair cuts.

 

Notes from Battalion:

• Public tickets for this event have already sold out. Expect a very busy day Saturday. ​

• Looks like we have the weather on our side. 18 to 20°C during the day, dropping down to 5 to 8°C at night. Zero Rain forecast. But a little wind in the evening

• Bring Sun Cream

• Fire Bins are not authorised on site, so pack something warm for the evenings

• Cold weather gear Optional, best to bring a Pullover/Tankers/Overcoat

• Extra blankets as you see fit

• Rain Coat/Poncho optional

• Beer Club suspended. Bring a couple for your own consumption.

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Uniform:

• M37 Wool Shirt & Pants

• M41 Jacket with 1st Div Patch

• Garrison Cap

• Rough-Outs/Service Shoes

• M1938 Dismounted Leggings

• M1 Steel Helmet. Optional Mesh net.​

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Optional Attire

• Over Coat

• Tankers Jacket

• Mackinaw

• Jeep Cap

• Raincoat/Poncho

• Wool Sweater/Sweater Vest

• HBT for after hours use (Shirt can be worn under the Field Jacket for extra insulation)

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Webbing and Equipment:

• Belt to suit weapon carried

• Canteen with cup

• Carlisle pouch

• M1928 Haversack with meat can pouch

• M1 Bayonet (Or M3 Knife)

• Gas Mask Bag/GP Bag

• Bandolier(s)

• Grenades(s)

• Personal Weapon (Deac Certificates where appropriate)

• T-Handle or E-Tool

• Flashlight

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Please take note:​

• All members are required to change into Green as soon at they are pitched up. And remain in uniform until endex has been called

• Any deviation form the above uniform code will be questioned by the Unit Commander/NCO/Committee Member on the day. You may be asked to change.

• Head cover to be worn at all times, either a Garrison Cap, or the M1 Helmet. (When on display a jeep cap should not be worn on it's own. After hours, the jeep cap can be worn as suits you)

• No Bloused Jump boots

• No Modern Tee shirts

• No E-cigarettes insight while on display

• No Vaping whilst on display

• No beards. Clean shaven upon arrival, or shave when changing into Green on the first day

• No Modern haircuts

• No visible piercings or Tattoos

• No modern watches

• No modern glasses

• Mobile phones and modern cameras can be used, but discreetly

• All modern equipment (carrier bags, cool boxes, beer boxes, books, food packaging etc) to be hidden from sight at all times where possible

• Rations and personal items are either wrapped in period packaging or used discreetly

• No food/drink in modern packaging is to be consumed within the display area during public hours. 

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Event Itinerary:​

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​Friday

13:00 - Optional meet up at Pub.

15:00 Onwards - Arrival at site and set up

17:00 - Evening meal and R&R
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Saturday

07:30 - Reveille and Flag Detail

08:00 – Breakfast

08:30 – Wash up, Clean up

09:45 - Mandatory Attendance. Roll call. Briefing and Uniform Inspection

10:00 - Event opens to the public

16:00 – Flag Detail

18:00 - Evening meal, wash up, clean up. Start packing away​

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Sunday

07:00 - Reveille

09:00 - Exit site

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• All Members in attendance are ordered to fall in for Saturdays Briefing

• Keep your Green heads on. If given an order by an Officer or NCO, react in the appropriate manner.

• ​​Do not leave the Camp Area without clearing it first with either the Lieutenant, one of the senior NCOs or a Committee Member

• Public display event. We are here at the invite on the Imperial War Museum. Respect the site rules and any reasonable requests given by the Staff.

• Keep the profanities to a minimum.

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​Food: 

There will be a meal deal available for £6.00 per person. This will include 

• A Two Can Friday Evening

• A Breakfast Saturday Morning

• If there's enough interest Saturday Evening, then potential for a Take a Way Run/Delivery. This won't be covered in the Meal Deal prices

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Friday

Lunch - Eat at The RV Pub or Self cater

Evening - Two Can or Self Cater​​​

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Saturday

Breakfast - Bacon/Spam or Sausage Bap or Self Cater

Lunch - Personal rations or on-site Café

Evening - Self Cater or Optional Take a Way

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Sunday

Breakfast - Self Cater

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All Troops should have at least one of the following in their kit at all times for the communal cook pot:

1x tin of vegetables

1x tin of Meat (Spam/hot dogs/corned beef)
Oxo Cube

​This will be used in case of an emergency.

Please remove modern labels and/or relabel if possible.

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​Shelter:

• ​Unit flysheet.

• Personal Open or closed-ender pup tents.

• Small Wall (Fly optional)

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Flagpole: Yes

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Unit Signage: Yes

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Radios: Optional

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Weapons: Yes. Deac certificates have been submitted to the Museum. Please bring a copy/picture as a backup

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Unit Weapons:  Yes

Bazooka

BAR

.30 Cal

Mortar

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Pyros: Not permitted

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Blank firers: Not permitted

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Camp Fire: Not permitted

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Fire Wood: Not permitted

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Trash: Recycling bins available on site. But please bring bin bags

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Water: Available on site. Please bring unit water can. Or supply your own supply

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Toilets: Available onsite

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​Alcohol: No Beer club for this event. Bring a couple for your own consumption and decant into a cup. Please drink responsibly as this is an active Airfield.

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​​Contact No’s:

• John Doran - 07866 025873 - On sire Friday PM

• Marcus Spencer – 07469 737715 - On site Friday PM

• Or keep in touch via the WhatsApp group

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Insurance:

• Unit PI Cover is in place, copy available on request.

• Probationary Members and Guests. We expect you to have your own insurance cover, if not then we can cover you under the groups insurance for a nominal fee of £5 for the weekend. This is payable to Marcus or a Committee Member on the first day of the event.

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Health & Safety:

• ​Inform Rich Sage/Marcus/A Committee Member of any medical concerns/issues.

• Wear suitable clothing.​

• Hot weather forecast. Bring Sun Screen and stay hydrated

• Pack a Pullover/overcoat for the evening.

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First Aid: First Aid kit available via Rich Sage.

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Unit Matters to be Discussed:​

• Hand out T Shirts and Photobooks

• Discuss 2025 Season

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