The city of Hillman Michigan puts on a big celebration the weekend of August 8th thru the 10th.
They have invited the MMMT to bring MV's again this year.
It is my understanding that the Great Lakes MVPA will be participating this year also.
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Originally Posted by Great Lakes MVPA website
Victory Over Japan Day Celebration
August 8 - 10, 2008 Brush Creek Mill Museum - Hillman, Michigan
The fine people at the Brush Creek Mill Museum in Hillman have once again invited the
Michigan Museum of Military Transport to put on a display as part of that city's VJ Day Celebration. Hillman is one of the few communities in the nation that continues to observe the day that WW2 ended. This display, in conjunction with a huge parade sponsored by the Hillman Veterans of Foreign Wars, is greatly appreciated by people from throughout Northeastern Michigan, though visitors come from all over the country.
MMMT's Event Coordinator for Hillman is Brian Morrison at (231) 582-2364.
Note: Rob Lorenzi is coordinating this event for the MMMT
and I believe that Clint Barber is coordinating the Great Lakes MVPA side of things.
The city has provided us the baseball diamond on the river, possibly the best viewing of the Saturday night fireworks. The MMMT will have a small display accross the bridge at the Bush Creek Mill Museum as well as another group with a very impressive Veitnam display.
We will be camping with our vehicles on the baseball field, last year we were provided access to the campground showers. Not into roughing it? Regular campground right accross the road and hotels nearby.
The Bush Creek Mill Museum and City of Hillman really go out of their way for us, I hope we can bring more trucks there this year for them, yeah fuel is expensive, in the past they have provided us with food and beverages for the weekend which frees up the pocket book for fuel costs.
While an RSVP is not required to attend this event, it would be nice to know who can make it and what they will be bringing, it will really help those putting it on to know what to expect.
I am planning on a Friday morning arrival with 2 trucks.
Bob
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Howdy Bob, I am planning to be there at least for Saturday, don't know what I'll be driving yet. Also wanted to say thank you for bringing your M886 to Grayling Riverfest.
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couple of units. taken in between the rain showers. I ended up taking the M35. the XM818 decided to poop at 3:00 am the morning of the event. Have i mentioned how much I LOVE the juice brakes on these!
Thanks for showing the CUCV's best side... I didnt take one picture... I am slacking these days...
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1971 M816 "Yard Whore"
1952 Curtis Wright M44/M34 "Mo gas momma"
1952 M42 project "money pit"
1968 M109A2 "camper special"
1986 M1028,1984 M1028,1983 M1028,1985 M1009
The list go's on but that would be bragging.
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sorry Bob i did not get a good shot of your other truck. and opie must have arrived after i put the camera away.
Thats okay, that portion of the headlight and grill may be the only area without dents & scrapes
Had camera with dead batteries myself
The public attending was very receptive and appreciative of our displays, many questions asked and answered.
Many veterans stopped by and were also very pleased. I talked with two reporters, one of which took many pictures.
The weather took it's toll on the event this year. but still a good event.
Plan now for next year! We need WWII vehicles in attendance, I will be working on completion of my GPW for next year.
Raining here this am, really putting a crimp in my AF Ambulance preparations for next weekend in Clare
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Bob H
44 GPW, 77 M880 & M884, 78 USAF Ambulance, M101A2, 73 M36A2 w/w, 70 Monte Carlo
Miscellaneous M880 Series Parts & Advice
Depot Rebuilt front & rear axles, complete.
parting out rusty 77 M882 & 77 M886
Hillman Michigan VJ Day 8-8 thru 8-10
