Echoes of Niagara - Time Line event 2017

[rusty linc]

In partnership with Parks Canada the Lincoln and Welland Regiment Museum is once again hosting A "Time Line Event" on the weekend of August 26 - 27, 2017 at Fort George in historic Niagara on the Lake, Ontario. We are show casing military from War of 1812 to modern day. A parade of military vehicles will be held saturday and sunday am through the main street of NOTL. A mock battle of WW2 period will be held saturday and sunday afternoon. At 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night we will feature “Arcs of Fire: A Military Sound and Light Show”. Using a combination of sound, light, pyrotechnics, live action and musical performance we will span the years of Niagara’s Military Heritage that will include musical and tactical demonstration from The War of 1812 – WWII. Sleep under your canvas or in one of the 2 blockhouses in the fort. Breakfast and Lunch will be supplied. Set up day starts Friday. If you are planning to attend please complete the attached registration form. For more participant information call Doug at 289-214-8714 or Drew at 905-468-0888.
http://www.lwmuseum.ca/echos-of-niagaras-past/

[Perry Kitson]

Headed home yesterday with the Sexton from The Lincoln and Welland Regiment's and Parks Canada show at Fort George, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Had a great time. Once again a wide variety of vehicles (40ish) and equipment representing era's from the early(?) 1800's to the 90's. An awsome venue. The parade through town both days was fun as well. A big thank you to the organisers who kept everything running smoothly and did a fantastic job feeding everyone.

Perry

[Michael R.]

Yes, an excellent weekend event. Hats off to the organizers who gave up much of their time to ensure everyone was looked after. The unsung heroes behind the scenes: providing hundreds of meals for the participants.

The Sherman and Sexton ensured the Parks Canada grounds keeper job will not be made redundant!
How often do you get to see a Sherman driver who pre-dates the Sherman? Good work Stew R.

The heavies were transported +/- 1,600 kms combined round trips through the financial support of Parks Canada. Thank-you Peter M.

My thanks to those who contributed to setting up, provisioning and taking down the canvas at the Sherman/Sexton/T16/MB group:
Brian A., Alan B., Jordan B., Geoff B., Perry K., Gordon Y., (all MLU participants) as well as Craig S. of the Lincs and Winks for his kind support.
Sympathies to Bruce P., who suffered the disappointment of a third party transportation issue and missed the event.

[r.morrison]

Sounds like you guys pulled off a nice one. Kudos to you all!
Robert


PS: It's just too too bad you didn't have a guy in the tank turret moving the gun up and down. You would of had traffic backed up to TORONTO!!

[Jordan Baker]

A few pictures from this past weekend. My friend Matt and myself up in the turret of the Sherman. The look on Gord Yeo's face was priceless when he found out he was allowed to tow the 6pdr anti tank gun with the T-16 Carrier.

[Jordan Baker]

Short video of the T-16 pulling the 6pdr gun.

https://youtu.be/FI5-4y3k-Cg

[Jordan Baker]

Some rumours were also flying around about an MLU'er who may or may not have been bitten by the jeep bug.

[Perry Kitson]

I gotta get me one of these!!!

[Terry McMillan]

My Daf and M1010 amb. At the show !and my buddies iltis amb.

[Perry Kitson]

Any information on this years show(2018)? I know it is 7 months away, but it can't hurt to plan ahead.