D-Day 80th anniversary celebrations in Bayeux – want to take part? 9 June 2024
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Chris
Who wants to be part of a parade to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day? This is open to anyone with a small boot LHD Traction – i.e one that looks like it would have been around at the time.
The parade, which features over 300 military vehicles actually takes place on Sunday 9th June in Bayeux. It forms part of the overall commemorative activities centred around the 1944 D-Day landings in Normandy.
The parade will include a range of civilian and military vehicles that would have been around at the time. Our cars need to display French flags, bunting and the all important (mandatory) FFI markings for which (unless you decide to apply your own) Phil can supply stickers – these’ll be low-tack, so safely removable once hostilities, sorry, festivities cease. Period dress is actively encouraged.
There is no cost to enter (though the stickers will need to be purchased at cost) but you will need to fund your own channel crossing and accommodation. Be aware that local Hotels are pretty much booked up already, but it should be possible source a suitable place/town if there is interest early on. Likewise ferry crossings.
More information will follow as it becomes available – Please let me (Chris Bailey) know if you are interested (contact details in FP)
Chris
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