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Wellington Field Gun Crew star in The British Military Tournament 2011

Earls Court, London, 2-4 December 2011 – Tickets now on sale

The British Military Tournament is an unforgettable and breathtaking opportunity to marvel at the skills and precision of the British Armed Forces while showing appreciation for our heroic servicemen and women. Last year’s event, witnessed by over 50,000 people, brought together all of the best elements from the world-famous Royal Tournament in a new show for the 21st Century. 

Wellington College is delighted to return to Earls Court to take part in the legendary Field Gun Run. The iconic event features two crews battling it out in a dramatic, nail-biting contest over the walls and chasms of an unforgiving obstacle course. Wellington has been training crews for the Field Gun since 1984, the brainchild of Jerry Hutchinson and Simon Braidwood then teachers at the college, and the “Gun Run” has been a feature of Wellington's Speech Days ever since.  

This year's British Military Tournament will benefit charities for the three armed forces; ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity and the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. Each of these worthwhile charities provides lifetime support to serving and retired soldiers and their families in their time of need. We look forward to seeing you there, supporting the three charities and cheering for the Wellington teams!

The British Military Tournament 2011 focuses on the story of ‘the special relationship’ between the United Kingdom and United States, recreating dramatic episodes in history from the American War of Independence right up to modern day operations in Afghanistan.

The programme includes:

·         Over 700 participants, including active combat servicemen and women plus musicians from the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and the US Army, and skilled historical American Civil War re-enactors 

·         Over 100 horses and modern military vehicles 

·         The iconic Musical Drive of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery 

·         Death-defying stunts from the White Helmets (Royal Corp of Signals Motorcycle Display Team) 

·         Special appearances from the US Army Drill Team and the US Army Band & Chorus

For more information and to book tickets please visit www.britishmilitarytournament.com