The annual celebration of 1940s life was held in Yorkshire this weekend
– its annual festival of 1940s life. This time it was held over the coronation weekend, with re-enactors in period wartime dress, alongside vintage vehicles, talks and demonstrations.
More than 1,000 people attended across the two days of the event, while more than 100 re-enactors were involved in making it all come together, plus scores of volunteers and helpers behind the scenes.A statement from theteam said: “A massive thank you to everyone who came to We'll Meet Again this weekend - not just the 100+ reenactors, but the 1,200+ people who came through the gates across both days to soak up the atmosphere.
"Also a huge pat on the back to all our staff and volunteers for going the extra mile to make it happen. What a weekend! We're now off for a quiet sit down, a cup of tea and a wad.”We'll Meet Again 1940s Weekend, held at Yorkshire Air Museum, York. Pictured Yvonne Somrani, and Richi Redtial both dressed as ATA Officers infront of the Fairchild Argus aircraft. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty.
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