Capel Military Show July 2nd and 3rd 2016

101inabarn · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2016 12:10 am

May I recommend this small but growing show.
http://capel-military-vehicle-show.com/index.html

So just south of Dorking so near to Gatwick.

The owners have two Russian tanks a T34 and T55 that get used for the usual
car crushing but also loud firings.
They offer free camping if coming in an ex army vehicle and you could stay
over for an extra night if needed.

Last year they got a operational chinook helicopter that stayed all day.
They let you crawl all over it and were very welcoming - same as the show staff.

Lots of loos / local beer tent and exhibitors BBQ and very child friendly.

They also got a tat excited digging a LR hole to drive across which then turned
into driving "down into" more accurately - photos on last year' post.

It's a good practice run for all your kit before the drive to Kent 18 days later.

mikethebike · **Posted:** Fri Feb 12, 2016 6:20 pm

I would agree, turning into a cracking little show. Organisers uber-friendly, even going as far as doing a walk around thanking those who had camped up.
I will def be there

101sean · **Posted:** Sat Feb 13, 2016 8:00 pm

I'll hopefully be at this one with my lightweight as will Paul Clark with his newly restored GS and his Radio body.

Brinv8 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:17 am

Was really pleasently surprised with this show last year, great event, great team. We are going to this, with both 101's.
Will be nice to see Paul Clark and his new GS, as well as everybody else.

axleguard · **Posted:** Sat Mar 05, 2016 11:46 pm

would have liked to try this show for a change but there having a Scottish landrover show this year in Edinburgh on the same weekend so since its on my doorstep I will be attending this show it doesn't happen very often cheers les

landymanrob · **Posted:** Mon Mar 07, 2016 7:41 pm

Already in my dairy :-)

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Greatrix · **Posted:** Mon Mar 07, 2016 7:55 pm

Damn, would love to go but agreed to be crew in the Round the Island race. Can't let a mate down.

ptsteer · **Posted:** Mon May 16, 2016 10:53 am

Just a reminder this is on

mikethebike · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 5:36 am

I am hoping to get there Friday evening. Anyone else going?
Are we camping in same place as last year, or over the other side of the arena down the right hand side...there my be q bit more room down that side?

landymanrob · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 6:06 am

I will be there as well as john and Jill. I think we with be in the same place as last year . inside the gate turn left.

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101inabarn · **Posted:** Sun Jul 03, 2016 6:30 pm

Although life was a tad muddy underfoot on the Saturday - after the LR were asking
all the others what they were talking about !- the show really got underway with
lots of visitors and 3 helicopters as Andy the commentator has certain connections
or just he tells the worst jokes about pilots and they just want to buzz his
arena all day.
They had a local brewery called Firebrand and lots of vehicles on show.
I did not get to count the number of 101 as they were slightly scattered at one stage
but I would say about 6/7 that I saw.

The T34 and T55 tanks sorted out a car or two in the arena and the battle scenes
we're really rather good.
Slightly helped by a section 5 firearms dealer that lend out some MG and MP40
for the re enactors.

Sidders101 · **Posted:** Sun Jul 03, 2016 9:49 pm

Excellent show..I had a great time...SOS Rob..didn't come over and say hi..no excuse...muddy start but got better...it's still a new show so have to forgive minor glitches...all staff worked hard and (nearly) everyone was polite...too many caravans and civvie cars & tents in the exhibitors field if you ask me but I'm sure the organisers had far more pressing concerns to police it....sterling job they all did to cope with the muddy condition....I shall be back.

landymanrob · **Posted:** Sun Jul 03, 2016 10:10 pm

Where were you Sid ?

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mikethebike · **Posted:** Mon Jul 04, 2016 12:19 pm

Agree with Rob, excellent show. Very muddy, but the organizers were constantly on the go with wood chip to cover the more busy areas. The mud did mean the arena was much more entertaining.
Its not often you get the chance to have an upclose look at a Lynx, with the crew being mega-friendly running over the technical aspects.

I had a mild illness on the Friday night that affected my speech and memory...I think the Tonic water must have been out of date.

The show really offers something different and the organizers should be commended on their commitment and friendliness, they create a great atmosphere.

Mick

Sidders101 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:10 am

landymanrob wrote:

Where were you Sid ?

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i was within the military lightweight club stand.To the left of the mud bridge as you look at it from where you were parked.
so if you drove forward from your parking position you would have hit me

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