About us:
AckAck Living History operates within several different areas of World War II re-enactment.
The Light Anti Aircraft (L.A.A.) and Searchlight detachments are the main stay of AckAck Living History. The group has several vehicles and specialist equipment including a 40 mm Bofors light anti-aircraft gun and Ford Bofors tractor, a Bedford QLB, and two working 90 cm Searchlights. The group also uses an almost life-sized mock-up of a crashed Messerschmitt Bf 109e. WWII is the only period of military history where women were conscripted into service.
The group also own dispatch motorcycles, a BSA M20, a BSA WC11, a WLC Harley Davidson, and a Royal Enfield Flying Flea and a Bedford QLR radio wagon. These are used in Royal Signals displays, but are also used as part of a Field Hygiene and Casualty Clearing Station display. This is enhanced by a Field Ambulance.
The group have recently acquired a small NAAFI refreshment van and this will enable them to build on the civilian displays that they are also able to operate eg 'Make do and Mend' and rationing.
The group is happy to help Schools in their interpretation of Key Stage 2 and are willing to make visits to interested groups.
Past events have included:
- taking part in the official 60th Anniversary of VE / VJ Day in London as part of the Living Museum in St James' Park from 4th to 10th July 2005
- five years of work with the Ministry of Defence at the Fairford International Airshow
- working with ATS veterans
- displaying for Bristol City Council
- working with the Military Vehicle Trust
- working with English Heritage
- various railyway events
- various museums in the South West
- working with the Normandy veterans in France
- Various Films and Documentaties, including Atonement, 10 Days to D Day, Battlefield Detectives.
