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BBC News
11-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Next generation taking on passion for WW2 vehicles in Guernsey
One of the organisers behind Guernsey's Liberation Day cavalcade has said she plans to keep the tradition alive well into the Dyer, 33, said she was "born into" the Guernsey Military Vehicle Group through her father Stuart, who has been involved with the organisation for four decades and is its current chairman. About 250 historic and military vehicles participated in the cavalcade as part of the events marking the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day on Dyer said it took about 12 months to organise the cavalcade. Miss Dyer said it was important to keep the cavalcade alive to remember and celebrate freedom in the Channel Islands. "I absolutely will be carrying on the family tradition in the future," she said."I've been involved with the group since I was a little girl. I was born into it pretty much. "My Dad said I had no choice but to be interested."But I didn't have to have much encouragement because it is something I really enjoy."The Guernsey Military Vehicle Group is dedicated to preserving and restoring military vehicles in the island.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Yahoo
Liberation 80 display unveiled at Airport
A special display has been unveiled at Guernsey Airport as part of the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day. The display features two motor vehicles from World War Two - a Harley-Davidson WLA and a Cushman Airborne Scooter - loaned by the Guernsey Military Vehicle Group. There is also information about the history of the German Occupation and Liberation. The States of Guernsey said the display included bunting created by the Guernsey Liberation Community Bunting Project. It added volunteers across the island participated in the project, led by Megs Bailey, and bunting would be crafted to stretch across St Peter Port seafront for 9 May. The Harley-Davidson WLA earned the nickname Liberator in Europe as it was often seen during the liberation of occupied territories. The Cushman Airborne Scooter was known as the Model 53 and was designed to be airdropped by parachute or carried by glider to support Allied paratroopers. Paul Bourgaize, from the Guernsey Military Vehicle Group, said the group had been delighted to be able to work with the States of Guernsey to create the themed display in the airport terminal. The group is working to create the largest display of military vehicles seen in the island to mark Liberation Day. Steve Langlois, head of passenger operations and aviation security at Guernsey Ports, said: "We know how important and poignant this anniversary is to the Bailiwick of Guernsey, and we want to ensure that everyone travelling by air has the opportunity to be reminded of this special celebration and what it means to islanders." Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Performance to mark 80 years since liberation Liberation Day 80th anniversary events unveiled Liberation Day States of Guernsey
