And feelings regarding Nazi re-enactors are highly divisive in re-enacting circles, too.
I can still recall with a chuckle the evening wind-down after a "Certain Airshow" in the South Island of NZ. A convivial atmosphere was being widely enjoyed by all as various stories and tall tales were retold. Just all about knew each other with varying levels of familiarity. Then 4 others, also well known and on good friendly terms with all, entered wearing Luftwaffe uniforms. One "Character who shall remain nameless" let out a blood curdling roar and in a couple of steps launched himself up on a chair, a table and - LEAP! - flew a good 10 to 12 feet across the room to crash tackle all 4 in a heap. In the tangle of Khaki and Luft Blau bodies, a muffled cry of "Thems the Bastards wot bombed Coventry!!" could be plainly heard. The 4 blokes on the ground were utterly stunned and no doubt copped a good bruise or two in the otherwise unprovoked display, but were never seen in the Lufftwaffe uniforms again for the whole weekend.
All who saw it reckoned the LEAP! deserved the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Some people are utterly clueless about the impact that some Uniforms and flags can have on other people and the scars that they have reopened.
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