Santa Fe 2013.

[Ferry_vO]

Barely a month after the Militracks event the museum is host for another event, called 'Santa Fe'. During Militracks the focus is on German armour, in particular half-tracks, but Santa Fe is focussed on the allied WW2 forces. Again it is possible to take a ride on one of the many vehicles present, but there are a lot more re-enactors around, even in German uniforms this time. Unlike Militracks there are weapons demonstrations and even a couple of battles between the allied and German forces, with the French resistance also joining.

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Mighty M26 Dragon Wagon:

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Not great with identifying US tanks, but I believe this is an M18 Hellcat? Sounded like it had a radial engine!:

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And this is an M24 Chaffee I think?:

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Mini remote-controlled tank battle:

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Even smaller, but wonderful models:

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[Ferry_vO]

Part of the German camp:

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You could run into these guys while strolling through the woods:

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But of course they're being watched:

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M8 Greyhound:

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High speed tractor:

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[Ferry_vO]

Weapons demonstrations; Colt 1911:

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And a Thompson machine gun:

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The Germans attack a British patrol, but are soon defeated by assisting US forces:

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Bren carrier:

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The Dragon wagon in the woods; this thing makes a great sound!

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It was a great event, will definitely go back next year!

[Panther_99FS]

Great shots Ferry & definitely looked like a fun event worth returning to! :mixedsmi:

[Ferry_vO]

Just a quick question for the experts: This one was parked in a corner of the museum, but what is it? An M36?

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