LAST weekend saw another successful Wings over Carew festival, organised by the Carew Cheriton Control Tower group.
The festival celebrated all things military, including a fine display of vintage armed vehicles, ever-popular static Spitfire with a working Merlin engine, and military bands.
On both Saturday and Sunday morning, there was a short memorial service to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the wars with Deputy Lord Lieutenants of Dyfed having presence on both days. On Saturday, the IMPS motorcycle display team stole the show, with children as young as six years old performing to the crowds. Their afternoon show included a billowing fire jump and a multiple motorcycle combination ‘cross-over’ routine.
On Sunday morning, there was a musical display by the Welsh Horse Yeomanry with eight troop horses and their mascot Taffy, the Shetland pony. Despite the closing weather, the team put on another stunning display for the audience in the afternoon.
Throughout the weekend there was a packed programme, including performances from the Weston Super Mare Cadet Band, City of Swansea Pipe band, RAF Cadet Band, the Irish dancers and the Welsh Tommies historical battle re-enactment.
Visitors were also able to look around the many stalls and exhibits including a whole range of model aircraft, ships, tanks and other vehicles, as well as talk to and receive guidance from the emergency services.
The organisers would like to say thank you to the Port of Milford, Valero, CO-OP Community Fund, Shillingford Park, Gardinia and all other sponsors for their financial support as well as to the Valero volunteers for their hands-on support during the event. Thanks must also go to land owners Mr and Mrs Phil Davies, and to all supporters and volunteers who helped make the event a success.
Carew Cheriton Control Tower, a thriving museum it is frequented by visitors from far and wide including groups of local school children.
PICTURES AND VIDEO: Martin Cavaney.
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