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Santa Fe 2013.

Ferry_vO

Ferry_vO

Retired SOH Administrator
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.







Mighty M26 Dragon Wagon:





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



And this is an M24 Chaffee I think?:



Mini remote-controlled tank battle:



Even smaller, but wonderful models:

 
Part of the German camp:



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



But of course they're being watched:





M8 Greyhound:



High speed tractor:

 
Weapons demonstrations; Colt 1911:



And a Thompson machine gun:



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





Bren carrier:



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



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