NAM 1940s Weekend

1940s Weekend
Sat 2 & Sun 3 October 2021
Updated 01.10.21 (01)

01.10.21 Update- sadly we are receiving a few participant cancellations, due to challenges in securing fuel for their vehicles; sorry about this situation that is out of our control.

Throughout the two days there will be a host of 1940s related activities and entertainment taking place around the museum site, including alongside our famous Anderson Shelter/Dig for Victory Garden; the World War II era ROC Post; and in a marquee that will be erected alongside Hangar 2.

We should be able to accommodate people that we have already sent invitations to, this includes:

- Military or civilian vehicles - from 1940s (or before); with their occupants ideally dressing in period clothing

- Model displays of aircraft, ships & vehicles from the period

- Homefront re-enactment people/groups, dressed in period clothing, including those with vehicles & equipment as part of a display

- Cockpits/Aircraft/Aircraft Interior Displays/Engines from the WWII period

- WWII veteran associations or similar groups or those that support these groups

- Special rates for re-enactors and promenaders – FREE if booked in advance (before 9pm on Wednesday 29th September 2021); and £5.00 per person in period clothing on the day

Everyone at the museum is looking forward to two days of nostalgia and commemorations. If you would like to participate as a promenarder you can contact our Events Team by sending an email via this Weblink

Normal museum admission fees will apply. Adults £9.50, Over 65s £8.50, Children £5.00 and Family ticket [2 adults & 3 children] £26.00.

Special rates for re-enactors and promenaders – FREE if booked in advance (before 9pm on Wednesday 29th September 2021); and £5.00 per person in period clothing on the day.

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Performances by

Sarah-Jane – 1940s vocalist

Vintage Sale Stalls

Stephen Dring 3D display/sales

John Carpenter – Sales

William Blavin/Bills Bunker – Sale of Uniforms/books/CDs & memorabilia

Robert Adams Sales – models & books

John Baxter – Sales

The Signalman/ Chris Platts - Sales army surplus & military models

Alan Hull – Sales militaria and kits

Dan Cooper – Models/war game supplies

Alyson Linter 'Goodeys' – 1930/40s memorabilia

Harris hair back comb n curls – Vintage hairdresser bric a brac, hats,clothing

Steve & Lorraine Harris – Agri salvage & flowers sales

Visiting Vintage Displays

Mark Blackwell – Display WW2 weapons & equipment

Karen Wilson/Feldjagerkorps 44 – German military police office 1939-46

Airfield Research Group, Jayne Wright – display

ASR & Marine Craft Club – Displays Marine craft models & storyboards

RAF Balderton Memorial Group – Display

Signals & Ciphers – Morse, signals and ciphers equipment display and interactive with the public

Neil & Sue Webster – WLA display

Keith Brenchley – Remote control 1/6 scale Tiger Tank, part built King Tiger & various Tamiya models

Balderton RAFA – Wings Appeal

Mainly Military Models – display

Martin Sibcy – Model display

Lancaster W4270 memorial display

Meteor 12 viewing only (Hangar 2)

Monospar viewing only (Hangar 1) [Saturday only]

Visiting Promenaders

Nick & Janet Hamilton – Promenaders WW2 RAF officer & WAAF or lady

Jo Griffiths +2 – Promenaders

Diane & David Hunt – Promenaders

Philomena & Ivor Knight – Reenactors

Derek Rutter – Promenader – fire guard

Gregg Cawley – Promenaders - RAF 1940s Pilot and partner in period dress with fox fur etc

Glen Patterson & Carolyne Rowe – Promenaders/Dancers

Ray & Wendy Millard – Promenaders/ dancers/ 1940s bicycles

Simon Elmer & Anna Stalmierska – Promenaders – Polish RAF officer with his lady

Theresa Britton – Promenaders

Dan Hyndman – Newark Borough Police Sergeant

Dawn Fenton & Wendy Bryant – Promenaders

Peter & Bill Bolton – Promenaders

John & Carina Carder – Promenaders RCAF Wg Cdr & W/O

Barry Noble – Promenaders Winston Churchill & Clemie

Johanna Partridge – Promenaders American serviceman 40s ladies 40s young gentleman

Christopher Page – Desert Rat & Godfrey from Dad's Army

Martyn Balmont & Hannah Orbell – Promenaders

Tracey & Adrian Sharpe – Promenaders

Tim & Susan Cartwright – Promenaders

Amanda & Steve Holland – The 40s Home Front dance & entertainers promenaders/dancing

Doug & Paula Wood – Promenaders in uniform

Kate Lightfoot & Rose Gray – Promenaders

Steven Blackbourn – Promenaders military policeman & US aircraft mech

Mary & Keith Armstrong – Promenaders

Peter & Emma Hinks + 4 children – Promenaders

Alan & Liz Hutchins – Promenaders

Derek & Christine Mason – Promenaders; RAF Wing Co & civilian lady, dancing

Peter & Heather Machin – Promenaders RAF/1940’s costume

Sandra Savage & Paul Lifsey – Promenaders

Mr & Mrs Casswell – Promenaders RAF ground crew & civilian wife

Kenneth & Carol Myers – Promenaders military man and civilian woman

Richard Calladine & Rebecca Bolton Promenaders

Jennifer Theobald Rushby +3 – Promenaders

Michael Gilbert – Promenaders Civilians at War Society

Michael Hill & Vicki Ranyard – War correspondent & lady

Mark Tina & Kelly Hellicar – Promenaders

Charlie Benton & Frances Shearan – Promenaders

Grahame Barrass – Promenader RAF pilot

Jan Barlow & Steve Frost – Promenaders

Outdoor Displays

Lincolnshire Re-enactment Display Group – Lincolnshire Regiment during WW2 – equipment & weapons display – may include Dodge WC (if serviceable!) [Sunday Only]

Andrew Rudge & Alania Stredder – Willys Jeep + Bantam Trailer - OAS414 US War Correspondent

Paul Grimley/Victoria Cross Trust – Weapons/Vehicle/Land Army Display c/w Tractor & plough Mel Voce/Notts & Derby LHG – Selection of WW2 British Airborne and Womens ATS equipment with a Willy`s jeep & Dingo scout car

Walks of Life Museum – Hand carts & Field to Fork WW2 rations display