ABOUT US

Group History

2009 Poppy Appeal collection (click on image for larger picture)
Ian Brehaut and Vince Blampied (members of the Guernsey Military Vehicle Group) collecting for the 2009 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
(larger picture of 2009 Poppy Appeal collection)

How it started

In 1978 a handful of friends formed a Military Conservation and Study Group. Following the success of Guernsey's 35th Liberation Day Cavalcade in 1980 (which was the first time military vehicles had taken part) the members decided to buy their own military vehicles. As a result in 1981 the Guernsey Military Vehicle Group was formed.

Liberation Day Cavalcades

Every five years the group plays a major part in the organisation of the Guernsey Liberation Day Cavalcade. Around fifty to eighty vehicles visit the Island to take part in these cavalcades. In 2005 the group received a special award from the Military Vehicle Trust (MVT) (http://www.mvt.org.uk/) in recognition of its efforts in organising these events.

Charity Work

Every year the group takes part in The Royal British Legion (http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/) Poppy Appeal. Members collecting for the appeal are placed around the Island with their vehicles. In 2009 the group raised £2,914 for the appeal. The group also supports the other service charities on the Island such as The RAF Association (RAFA) (http://www.rafa.org.uk/).

Tours and Other Organisations

The group has participated in tours to Normandy, Belgium and Holland. We have also attended various anniversary celebrations. Many members of the Guernsey Military Vehicle Group are also involved with other local conservation groups such as the Channel Islands Occupation Society (http://www.occupied.guernsey.net/), Festung Guernsey (http://www.festungguernsey.supanet.com/) and Guernsey Armouries (http://www.cwgsy.net/community/guernseyarmouries/).

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Officers

Gerald Przenislawski's Dodge Command Car
Gerald Przenislawski's Dodge Command Car

  • Honorary Life President

    • Gerald Przenislawski

  • Chairman

    • Stewart Dyer

  • Secretary

    • Rick Brouard

  • Show Secretary

    • Paul Bourgaize

  • Treasurer

    • Denise Warr

  • Committee Members

    • Ginge Le Goupillot
    • Tracie Dyer
    • Simon Hamon

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The Guernsey Military Vehicle Group is affiliated with the UK Military Vehicle Trust (MVT) (http://www.mvt.org.uk/), which is a nation-wide society concerning the conservation of military vehicles.