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LEVEL I Easy terrain, weather predictable LEVEL II Medium terrain, weather semi-predictable LEVEL III Semi- Rough terrain, inclimate weather possible LEVEL IV Rough terrain, harsh weather conditions |
WWII IN EUROPE REMEMBRANCE DAY
Saturday, June 6th, 2009
Stuart, Florida
A special tribute to the veterans of World War II, with displays public battles,
and other demonstrations.
Contact: Michael Roberts
Website: Road to Victory Museum
FLORIDA MILITARY COLLECTOR'S SHOW
June 20th, 2009
Fantasy of Flight
Polk City, Florida
A special one day event for the military history enthusiast and collector at
Fantasy of Flight, home of the world's greates private aircarft collection,
conveniently located on Interstate 4 at Exit 44, between Tampa and Orlando.
(All Impressions Invited)
Admission is free if in uniform. All WWII impressions welcome.
Website:
VJ-DAY CELEBRATORY TRIBUTE TO WWII
Saturday, August 1st, 2009
Dade Battlefield Memorial Park
Bushnell, Florida
All WWII impressions welcomed. Lots of vendors and a big event for the Military
Vehicle Preservation Association.
Contact: http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/wwii/sites.cfm?PR_ID=164
MILITARY WARGAMES CONVENTION
September, 2008
Cocoa Beach, Florida
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
OPERATION COBRA
Breakout from the Bocage
Oct 23-25th, 2009
Florala, Alabama
The allied offense is bogged down in the rough terrain of the Bocage. The
German defenders are giving up ground slowly while inflicting heavy casualties.
The WWII
Historical Association of Florida invites you to attend Our Western front battle
on a 300 acre site, complete with forest, open fields, gorves, roads, and
abandoned buildings. There will be armor at this event, or site fees will be
refunded.
Fee: $20.00 early registration, $25.00 after September 30, 2008.
22378 Still Pond Road, Florala, Alabama 36442
Website: Operation Cobra
Contact: Bill Zukauskus
VON KESSINGER'S EXPRESS
November 7th, 8th, 2009
Florida Railroad Museum
Parrish, Florida
Public are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The date is June, 1944. Allied troops are quickly closing on German General
Von Kessinger's position in France. You are quickly boarded on his train under
the watchful eyes of the feared special police in a last ditch effort to escape
capture! Will the Allies catch the train and the General? Join us for this exciting
World War II re-enactment!
Train Departs at:12:00 Noon
Info: Scott Campbell
Mike Kessinger
Hosted by the Florida Railroad Museum
Website: the Florida Railroad Museum
LIRI VALLEY
AURONNO MOUNTAINS
ITALIAN FRONT TACTICAL CAMPAIGN
January 8th- 10th, 2010
Ocala, Florida
The WWII Historical Association of Florida invites you to participate in this now
classic annual event, set in a mountainous terrain (in Florida) that looks and
feels of Monte Cassino, 1943.
Early Registration Fee - $30.00
Vendors see web site.
Web Site: Liri Valley 2010
Presented by Hard Rock Cycle Park
Info: Scott Campbell (813) 949-7644 Scott Campbell
BATTLE OF THE BULGE
January 26th – January 31st, 2010
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, Pennsylvania
EXCLUSIVE!
Sponsored by the WWII Federation.
Stay in real WW2 Barracks.Two Tacticals , and participate in a live band USO
show. Re-enactment classes unlimited, continuous chances in participation.
Largest vendor show in the US!
Web Site: www.wwiifederation.org
Information: dave@wwiifederation.org
WWII Federation, Inc
724-627-8545
33rd ANNUAL
TICO WARBIRD AIR SHOW
March 12- 14, 2010.
Titusville, Florida
The Valiant Air Command Airshow will be 12, 13 and 14 March and will
be the 33rd annual warbird airshow for the VAC. This year's theme will
be "Honoring The Memory" and is dedicated to those that served and
sacrificed in the Vietnam War, but we will have a wide variety of
vintage warbirds from other eras as well. There will be exhibits,
displays, vendors, WWII re-enactors, a terrific airshow and plenty to do
for the whole family.
The Commander, Lloyd Morris, said, "this year will be bigger and better
than ever; we are working on many unique air acts and attractions."
Website: Valiant Air Command
Contact: Skip Stern
ROAD TO VICTORY
WWII LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND
March 27-28th, 2010
Winter Park, Florida
Sponsored by the Central Florida WWII Museum and the Orlando
Scottish Rite. This living history will display the lives of soldiers in the
Great Crusade.. Set up will commence Friday 24 April. A special USO
dance will be held Saturday evening for all parties.
Website: Central Florida WWII Museum
Information: Brian Homan 813-504-3826
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
1485 Grand Road
Winter Park, FL 32793
RACE TO THE ELBE
Living History Event
May 10th- 11th, 2010
The Villages, Florida
Sponsored by the Central Florida WW 2 Museum
Living history event centrally located in the state, supporting
veterans. Bring your Class As for the USO show and dance this night!
Don't miss it!
Location: The Villages
Date: May 10th & 11th 2010
Contact: Brian Homan
Website: http://www.cfloridaww2museum.org/Events-VE-Day-2009.html
Saturday, June 6th, 2009
Stuart, Florida
A special tribute to the veterans of World War II, with displays public battles,
and other demonstrations.
Contact: Michael Roberts
Website: Road to Victory Museum
FLORIDA MILITARY COLLECTOR'S SHOW
June 20th, 2009
Fantasy of Flight
Polk City, Florida
A special one day event for the military history enthusiast and collector at
Fantasy of Flight, home of the world's greates private aircarft collection,
conveniently located on Interstate 4 at Exit 44, between Tampa and Orlando.
(All Impressions Invited)
Admission is free if in uniform. All WWII impressions welcome.
Website:
VJ-DAY CELEBRATORY TRIBUTE TO WWII
Saturday, August 1st, 2009
Dade Battlefield Memorial Park
Bushnell, Florida
All WWII impressions welcomed. Lots of vendors and a big event for the Military
Vehicle Preservation Association.
Contact: http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/wwii/sites.cfm?PR_ID=164
MILITARY WARGAMES CONVENTION
September, 2008
Cocoa Beach, Florida
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
OPERATION COBRA
Breakout from the Bocage
Oct 23-25th, 2009
Florala, Alabama
The allied offense is bogged down in the rough terrain of the Bocage. The
German defenders are giving up ground slowly while inflicting heavy casualties.
The WWII
Historical Association of Florida invites you to attend Our Western front battle
on a 300 acre site, complete with forest, open fields, gorves, roads, and
abandoned buildings. There will be armor at this event, or site fees will be
refunded.
Fee: $20.00 early registration, $25.00 after September 30, 2008.
22378 Still Pond Road, Florala, Alabama 36442
Website: Operation Cobra
Contact: Bill Zukauskus
VON KESSINGER'S EXPRESS
November 7th, 8th, 2009
Florida Railroad Museum
Parrish, Florida
Public are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The date is June, 1944. Allied troops are quickly closing on German General
Von Kessinger's position in France. You are quickly boarded on his train under
the watchful eyes of the feared special police in a last ditch effort to escape
capture! Will the Allies catch the train and the General? Join us for this exciting
World War II re-enactment!
Train Departs at:12:00 Noon
Info: Scott Campbell
Mike Kessinger
Hosted by the Florida Railroad Museum
Website: the Florida Railroad Museum
LIRI VALLEY
AURONNO MOUNTAINS
ITALIAN FRONT TACTICAL CAMPAIGN
January 8th- 10th, 2010
Ocala, Florida
The WWII Historical Association of Florida invites you to participate in this now
classic annual event, set in a mountainous terrain (in Florida) that looks and
feels of Monte Cassino, 1943.
Early Registration Fee - $30.00
Vendors see web site.
Web Site: Liri Valley 2010
Presented by Hard Rock Cycle Park
Info: Scott Campbell (813) 949-7644 Scott Campbell
BATTLE OF THE BULGE
January 26th – January 31st, 2010
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, Pennsylvania
EXCLUSIVE!
Sponsored by the WWII Federation.
Stay in real WW2 Barracks.Two Tacticals , and participate in a live band USO
show. Re-enactment classes unlimited, continuous chances in participation.
Largest vendor show in the US!
Web Site: www.wwiifederation.org
Information: dave@wwiifederation.org
WWII Federation, Inc
724-627-8545
33rd ANNUAL
TICO WARBIRD AIR SHOW
March 12- 14, 2010.
Titusville, Florida
The Valiant Air Command Airshow will be 12, 13 and 14 March and will
be the 33rd annual warbird airshow for the VAC. This year's theme will
be "Honoring The Memory" and is dedicated to those that served and
sacrificed in the Vietnam War, but we will have a wide variety of
vintage warbirds from other eras as well. There will be exhibits,
displays, vendors, WWII re-enactors, a terrific airshow and plenty to do
for the whole family.
The Commander, Lloyd Morris, said, "this year will be bigger and better
than ever; we are working on many unique air acts and attractions."
Website: Valiant Air Command
Contact: Skip Stern
ROAD TO VICTORY
WWII LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND
March 27-28th, 2010
Winter Park, Florida
Sponsored by the Central Florida WWII Museum and the Orlando
Scottish Rite. This living history will display the lives of soldiers in the
Great Crusade.. Set up will commence Friday 24 April. A special USO
dance will be held Saturday evening for all parties.
Website: Central Florida WWII Museum
Information: Brian Homan 813-504-3826
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
1485 Grand Road
Winter Park, FL 32793
RACE TO THE ELBE
Living History Event
May 10th- 11th, 2010
The Villages, Florida
Sponsored by the Central Florida WW 2 Museum
Living history event centrally located in the state, supporting
veterans. Bring your Class As for the USO show and dance this night!
Don't miss it!
Location: The Villages
Date: May 10th & 11th 2010
Contact: Brian Homan
Website: http://www.cfloridaww2museum.org/Events-VE-Day-2009.html
SCHEDULE of EVENTS
Operation Omega
THE FALAISE GAP
December 4th- 6th, 2009
Deland, Florida
PREMIER EVENT
One last hope for escape. The WWII Historical Association of Florida
proudly invites you to the Falaise Gap, a one of a kind event that gives
every re-enactor a chance to help in an ongoing creation, with emphasis
on attention to detail. Mock artillery, command posts, and authentic
encampments add to the ambience of lower Normandy 1944. This
premier event is absolutely one to go into history!
Fee: $25.00 for pre-registration and at the gate. All registration must be
in no later than Friday, December 4th.
Website: The Falaise Gap
Contact: Chris Colman or Sam Howell
THE FALAISE GAP
December 4th- 6th, 2009
Deland, Florida
PREMIER EVENT
One last hope for escape. The WWII Historical Association of Florida
proudly invites you to the Falaise Gap, a one of a kind event that gives
every re-enactor a chance to help in an ongoing creation, with emphasis
on attention to detail. Mock artillery, command posts, and authentic
encampments add to the ambience of lower Normandy 1944. This
premier event is absolutely one to go into history!
Fee: $25.00 for pre-registration and at the gate. All registration must be
in no later than Friday, December 4th.
Website: The Falaise Gap
Contact: Chris Colman or Sam Howell
