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FESTUNG GUERNSEY. Festung Guernsey is a new initiative instigated in 2005 by professional groups and individuals with an interest and undoubted expertise in WWII fortifications with support from the German Occupation Museum and various States of Guernsey departments including the Museum Services. The aim is to make available to the public and visiting historic societies and academics examples of the most important fortifications built in Guernsey by the German occupying forces 1940-45. Some of the locations have been subject to extensive restoration while others will be secured in their original condition as they were when stripped soon after the end of the war. The group has a large number of enthusiasts with a strong commitment, they work unhindered by needless internal bureaucracy and thrive on an uncomplicated simple constitution.

The Guernsey Military Vehicle Group is dedicated to restoring and preserving military vehicles. The majority of our members own World War Two military vehicles, however some of our vehicles date from the post-war period up to the present day. Throughout the year we put on various military vehicle displays at local events such as the Guernsey Classic Vehicle Club Car Show and Guernsey's West Show . In addition to this every five years we play a major part in organising the Guernsey Liberation Day Cavalcade. We also hold social events during the year (not necessarily involving the vehicles), and support the service charities on the Island such as The Royal British Legion and The RAF Association. The Guernsey Military Vehicle Group is affiliated with the UK Military Vehicle Trust (MVT) which is a nation-wide society concerning the conservation of military vehicles.

 

Channel Islands Specialist's Society. The Society was founded back in 1950, by Bill Newport and John Simpson, to study the stamps and postal history of the Channel Islands. Occupation history and postcards have become an important part also. Not only the larger islands of Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney, but the smaller islands of Sark, Herm, Jethou, Lihou, Brecqhou, Les Minquiers, Les Ecrehous and the French Channel Islands.

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