Theme " A Time to Remember" – ANZAC Week 25 – 28th April 2002". Along with the normal fun of the fair, side shows, trade displays, model sections. Miniature railways display of the old Claudelands Rail Station as a front piece, and behind a vast layout of model railway.
The NZMVCC contribution combined with the I.M.A.S. (International Military Arms Society) made an excellent display, filling the whole Brooklyn Road complex.
I.M.A.S had done a wonderful job of recreating a World War I battle zone complete with trenches, back lighting & sound effects. The visitors to the show had to negotiate the trenches in the dark in a zig zag pattern only to emerge into Brooklyn Hall to a massive display of weapons, militaria, and a huge display of military vehicles complete with diarama backdrops, sand, bark, cam nets, and background music. Vehicles were supplied by Colin Jansen, Micheal Leet, Micheal Kemp, Ross Paton, Leonie & Ross Hopkins, Susan & Brett Hopkins, Ron & Cameron McLean, Garry Solly, Carl Merrie, Debbie & Stephen Davies, Owen & Catriona Gillingham, Waikato Military Museum. 2 x White Scout Cars (1 USA, 1 Aus), 1 Diamond T Half Track’ ex Israel, M818 Tractor with lowloader, + Mk III Valentine Tank, Lloyd Carrier, Bofors Gun, Ford GTB, 4 Jeeps, Mighty Mite, Indian Motorcycles, WEL Bike, Paratroopers Push bike, T17E1 Staghound, GMC AFKX Workshop, Dodge Command Car WC56, Diamond T Wrecker 989, Chev HUP, Humber Heavy Utility, GMC 6x6 (x2), M2745 Mule, LRDG Chev, 60" Searchlight, 18" Searchlight (x2), German Demag semi track, NZ LP Carrier, 6lb Gun tractor, plus a wide assortment of display material, NZMVCC stand of pics + info. Also present was a continual video show in a small theatre showing the development of the Jeep, plus ‘D-Day’ preparations, & Pacific War film, and a NZ Army display of Camo LandRover, Unimog 1700, 120mm Howitzer, and a recruiting stand.
Other displays were undertaken by the Military Re-enactment group. The NZMVCC vehicles were supplied complete with mud to give a battle worn effect.
