4JAS WW2 RE-ENACTMENT AND
LIVING HISTORY
ASSOCIATION
Representing: Dog Company 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division
EVENTS 2010
January 16th-17th
Mid-Winter Weekend, Bishop Stortford
January 31st
Militaria 2010, Sloneleigh Park, Coventry
February TBC
4JAS Trip to Malta
April 4th-5th
1940's Weekend, Matlock, Derbyshire
April 5th
4JAS Group Meet, Aldbourne, Wiltshire
April 10th-11th
Military Convention, Malvern
May 1st-3rd
Fortress Wales, Margam Park, Port Talbot
May 15th-16th
Bunker Bash, Brentwood, Essex
May 15th-16th
40's Weekend, Haworth, W. Yorkshire
May 29th-31st
1940's War Weekend, East Lancanshire Railway
May 29th-31st
1940's Family Weekend, Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes
June 4th-5th
Normandy
June 25th-26th
1940's Weekend, Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster
July 3rd-4th
1940's Weekend, Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster
July 21st-25th
War and Peace Show, Beltring, Kent
July 31st - Aug 1st
Military Odyssey, Detling, Kent
September 4th-5th
Victory Show, Cosby
September 12th
Newhaven BOB Show, Newhaven
September 18th-19th
Birkenhead Transport Festival & RBL 40's Dance
September 18th-19th
Multi Period Event, Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey
September 25th-26th
1940's War weekend, East Lancanshire Railway
October 16th-17th
The Railway at War, Pickering, North Yorkshire
October 30th-31st
Poppy Appeal Collection, Birkenhead
November 5th-7th
Poppy Appeal Collection, Birkenhead
November 11th
Armistice Day
November 12th-13th
Poppy Appeal Collection, Birkenhead
November 14th
Remembrance Sunday
November 20th-21st
Malvern Military Convention
December TBC
Chrismas Event / Meet
The Early Years
4JAS was founded in 1983 and initially concentrated on US Army units rather than Airborne. But the having fun part of the hobby was part of the group's ethos even then as it is now. The group's motto to this day is, taken from the American Declaration of Independance: Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The representation of Dog Company of 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment wasn't begun until 1990.
Poppy Appeal
In 1995 4JAS had all but ceased to exist and attended the VE-Day 50th anniversary commemorations that year more as a last hurrah. But we were met by veterans who loved what we were doing and asked why we didn't help the Poppy Appeal. From that year on we have assisted the annual fund-raising on behalf of the Royal British Legion, contributing over £35,000 to their cause in that time.
Re-generation
4JAS not only continued, but continues to grow and now past it's silver anniversary in 2008 has the highest number of members on it's books in the groups history with nearly 40 active members on it's roster. Though technically based on the Wirral, the group has members from all over the country and abroad.
While the backbone of 4JAS remains the US Airborne forces but now, as well as D Company 506th incorporates elements of airborne Engineers and Artillery. There is also a smal Women's Army Corps section and the Homefront, both militarily and civilian is also represented.
Our Group
The group has two jeeps, details of which can be found on the website. You might also notice our growing and lively forum. Newcomers or anyone interested in 4JAS and it's activities are well advised to register on there and 'meet' the guys for a chat, or contact us via emailing fourjas@btopenworld.com
Many times I've been told what a friendly and approachable lot we are. As the group's leader and co-founder I am proud of that. To see the truth of that I would welcome you to come and say hello either online or in person at an event. And remember....
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!!
