History re-enactors herald the opening of Second World War film

A marina turned the clock back almost 80 years to mark the release of a film about Winston Churchill.

Pompey Pals, an organisation which commemorates volunteer forces from Portsmouth, joined forces with Port Solent to put together a historical showcase.

Phil Spaven, Paul Morgan. Ian Whitewood and Roger Glancefield with Paul Morgan's 1940s Willys JEEP    (180082_01)placeholder image
Phil Spaven, Paul Morgan. Ian Whitewood and Roger Glancefield with Paul Morgan's 1940s Willys JEEP (180082_01)

It was to celebrate the release of Darkest Hour, a film based on Winston Churchill’s famous ‘finest hour’ speech made in June 1940,

Vehicles and artillery lined the front of the Odeon cinema for guests to admire, including a 105mm Howitzer gun and a 60-year-old Willys jeep.

Trevor Pearce of the Solent Overload Executive with his 1942 Ford JEEP. Trevor, who is also a trustee of the Miltary Education Trust, rebuilt this vehicle himself and has owed it for 12 years   (180082_003)placeholder image
Trevor Pearce of the Solent Overload Executive with his 1942 Ford JEEP. Trevor, who is also a trustee of the Miltary Education Trust, rebuilt this vehicle himself and has owed it for 12 years (180082_003)

All pictures by Duncan Shepherd. To buy copies call photosales on 0330 123 0203 quoting the reference number.

Richard Salmon of UBIQUE - Right of the Line Living History   (180082_016)placeholder image
Richard Salmon of UBIQUE - Right of the Line Living History (180082_016)
Paul Morgan and Councillor Lee Mason, Deputy Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, with Paul's 1940s Willys JEEP     (180082_012)placeholder image
Paul Morgan and Councillor Lee Mason, Deputy Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, with Paul's 1940s Willys JEEP (180082_012)
Model diorama made by John Marshallsay, co-founder of the Pompey Pals. This model is to be displayed at the new heritage musuem planned for Fort Widley    (180082_011)placeholder image
Model diorama made by John Marshallsay, co-founder of the Pompey Pals. This model is to be displayed at the new heritage musuem planned for Fort Widley (180082_011)
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