EVENTS
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Federation Get-Together 21st January 11
The Military Re-enactment Federation Malta held its first event of the year on the 21st of January. This informal event was held at Lo Squero, where all groups wearing their uniforms met for a few drinks. Malta Command, Kampf Gruppe Sud, HRGM, Legio Fretensis and Show of arms were all present. It was an opportunity for us all to meet many new faces. Malta Command wishes all the best to all groups for what promises to be a successful 2011.
The Military Re-enactment Federation Malta held its first event of the year on the 21st of January. This informal event was held at Lo Squero, where all groups wearing their uniforms met for a few drinks. Malta Command, Kampf Gruppe Sud, HRGM, Legio Fretensis and Show of arms were all present. It was an opportunity for us all to meet many new faces. Malta Command wishes all the best to all groups for what promises to be a successful 2011.
Malta Command LHG is 5 years old!
It's been quite a while since our very first official meeting which was held on the 12th of February 2006! Since then our group has continuously grown and improved in every possible way.
Few of you may know that it all started at the Merlins over Malta Airshow in September '05 when a few of us met by coincidence and the idea came about to create for the first time in Malta a WW2 re-enactment group depicting The Maltese Regiments that took part in the defence of Malta during WW2. Click on the photo to read more...
It's been quite a while since our very first official meeting which was held on the 12th of February 2006! Since then our group has continuously grown and improved in every possible way.
Few of you may know that it all started at the Merlins over Malta Airshow in September '05 when a few of us met by coincidence and the idea came about to create for the first time in Malta a WW2 re-enactment group depicting The Maltese Regiments that took part in the defence of Malta during WW2. Click on the photo to read more...
Valletta Waterfront Open Weekend 20th March 11
What promised to be an interesting event was unfortunately disrupted by a torrential downpour which kept us pinned under our tent and kept all the potential visitors at home.
Nonetheless we made merry of the situation and used the time to practice our drill routine and learn something new from our Sergeant. We also enjoyed listening to our vast selection of wartime music, a few tunes of which inspired a few dance steps too!
What promised to be an interesting event was unfortunately disrupted by a torrential downpour which kept us pinned under our tent and kept all the potential visitors at home.
Nonetheless we made merry of the situation and used the time to practice our drill routine and learn something new from our Sergeant. We also enjoyed listening to our vast selection of wartime music, a few tunes of which inspired a few dance steps too!
Mosta at War 10th April 11
This day was organised by the 15th August Pyrotechnics Society, of which Carsten being one of our founder members, happens to be also a member of this society. The event took place in Mosta Square , right in front of the famous Church which had a direct hit 69 years ago on the 9th of April 42.
As part of the show, which included military vehicles, relics and photo exhibitions, Malta Command gave an anti aircraft display using the Bofors and Bren as well as a drill display. Members of the public enjoyed our presence and were very keen to listen to what we had to say.
This day was organised by the 15th August Pyrotechnics Society, of which Carsten being one of our founder members, happens to be also a member of this society. The event took place in Mosta Square , right in front of the famous Church which had a direct hit 69 years ago on the 9th of April 42.
As part of the show, which included military vehicles, relics and photo exhibitions, Malta Command gave an anti aircraft display using the Bofors and Bren as well as a drill display. Members of the public enjoyed our presence and were very keen to listen to what we had to say.
George Cross Ceremony Commemoration 14th April 11
Marking the 69th anniversary of the award of the George Cross to Malta in 1942, this year's commemoration was much anticipated by us members as we wore our new Service Dress uniforms just like the ones worn by the guard of honour on the actual day.
Participants and public alike were impressed by our excellent turnout and smartness, so much so that they assumed we were real soldiers!
Marking the 69th anniversary of the award of the George Cross to Malta in 1942, this year's commemoration was much anticipated by us members as we wore our new Service Dress uniforms just like the ones worn by the guard of honour on the actual day.
Participants and public alike were impressed by our excellent turnout and smartness, so much so that they assumed we were real soldiers!
Documentary Filming at Hal Far 1st May 11
Malta Command was honoured to be asked to participate in this documentary about the role of Hal Far during WW2. During the siege, Hal Far was home to one of the three airfields on the island. This was used by Fighter Command and the huge network of underground shelters still in existence proves how intensively bombed this area was.
Malta Command was honoured to be asked to participate in this documentary about the role of Hal Far during WW2. During the siege, Hal Far was home to one of the three airfields on the island. This was used by Fighter Command and the huge network of underground shelters still in existence proves how intensively bombed this area was.
VE Day Military Vehicles Convoy 8th May 11
The Military Vehicles Collectors Club - Malta organised a 'mobile exhibition' of allied wartime vehicles to commemorate the 66thanniversary of VE Day. The convoy left Golden Bay early in the morning and passed through, Bugibba, Pembroke, Sliema, Msida and ended at Valletta where many visitors admired these four and two wheeled wonders! Sgt. Hampton, Cpl. Brincat and Pte. Magro attended this enjoyable event as troops in these vehicles.
The Military Vehicles Collectors Club - Malta organised a 'mobile exhibition' of allied wartime vehicles to commemorate the 66thanniversary of VE Day. The convoy left Golden Bay early in the morning and passed through, Bugibba, Pembroke, Sliema, Msida and ended at Valletta where many visitors admired these four and two wheeled wonders! Sgt. Hampton, Cpl. Brincat and Pte. Magro attended this enjoyable event as troops in these vehicles.
1st Airlanding Brigade Photo-Shoot 14th May 11
Wearing our brand new Denison smocks and red berets we all headed off into the countryside to take some well needed photos. Many thanks go to Ivan Sammut for being generous in lending us his well equipped jeep and to our photographer Luca Tufigno.
Read more about the “1st Battalion The Border Regiment” impression we do in the About Us section of our website.
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Wearing our brand new Denison smocks and red berets we all headed off into the countryside to take some well needed photos. Many thanks go to Ivan Sammut for being generous in lending us his well equipped jeep and to our photographer Luca Tufigno.
Read more about the “1st Battalion The Border Regiment” impression we do in the About Us section of our website.
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‘The Square at War’ 17th June 11
This year’s edition of Senglea Marittima, which has now become an annual appointment on our diary, took us to one of the squares in the heart of this city where we recreated an air raid scenario. One must say that it was thrilling to hold this event on this particluar site which witnessed many air raids, and which was almost completely flattened out during the war.
This year’s edition of Senglea Marittima, which has now become an annual appointment on our diary, took us to one of the squares in the heart of this city where we recreated an air raid scenario. One must say that it was thrilling to hold this event on this particluar site which witnessed many air raids, and which was almost completely flattened out during the war.
Gharghur Air Raid Shelter 14th July 11
Our Group took part in the opening ceremony of the public Air Raid Shelter in Gharghur. The air raid shelter was recently cleaned up and restored and will now be open to the public on special occasions and once monthly. Following the opening, our “Guard of Honour” fired a volley salute to mark the occasion.
Our Group took part in the opening ceremony of the public Air Raid Shelter in Gharghur. The air raid shelter was recently cleaned up and restored and will now be open to the public on special occasions and once monthly. Following the opening, our “Guard of Honour” fired a volley salute to mark the occasion.
Mount Carmel Hospital 16th & 22nd July 11
Malta Command was asked to participate in a stage performance for the occasion of the anniversary of the opening of Mount Carmel Mental Hospital. Our lads played the role of soldiers who, during 1942 witnessed the bombing of part of this hospital, which resulted in a number of casualties. The public and dignitaries present on both occasions appreciated, by applauding to our performing skills!
Malta Command was asked to participate in a stage performance for the occasion of the anniversary of the opening of Mount Carmel Mental Hospital. Our lads played the role of soldiers who, during 1942 witnessed the bombing of part of this hospital, which resulted in a number of casualties. The public and dignitaries present on both occasions appreciated, by applauding to our performing skills!
Operation Pedestal Weekend 12th & 14th August 11
Once again, Malta Command was invited to take part in the commemorations of the Santa Maria Convoy episodes which took place on the 15th August 1942.
On Friday the 12th, our Firing Party took part in the ceremony which took place in Grand Harbour by firing a salute in honour of the men who served and died during Operation Pedestal. Amidst veterans and other personalities we met, for the very first time, Mons. Cremona, the Archbishop of Malta who was eager to share with us some of his father's war stories!
On Sunday the 14th our group attended the Santa Marija feast celebrations at Bay Street Shopping Complex, which included drill and static displays.
Once again, Malta Command was invited to take part in the commemorations of the Santa Maria Convoy episodes which took place on the 15th August 1942.
On Friday the 12th, our Firing Party took part in the ceremony which took place in Grand Harbour by firing a salute in honour of the men who served and died during Operation Pedestal. Amidst veterans and other personalities we met, for the very first time, Mons. Cremona, the Archbishop of Malta who was eager to share with us some of his father's war stories!
On Sunday the 14th our group attended the Santa Marija feast celebrations at Bay Street Shopping Complex, which included drill and static displays.
Verdala Multi Period Camp 24th & 25th September 11
Under the auspices of the President of Malta, the Military Re-enactment Federation Malta hosted its annual camp at Verdala Palace, Buskett. This event was a tremendous success which attracted thousands of visitors who got the chance to walk through Roman, Medieval, Napoleonic and WW2 camps and interact with the soldiers on Sunday. A number of displays from each group were held throughout the day including the Operation Ladbroke WW2 battle.
Under the auspices of the President of Malta, the Military Re-enactment Federation Malta hosted its annual camp at Verdala Palace, Buskett. This event was a tremendous success which attracted thousands of visitors who got the chance to walk through Roman, Medieval, Napoleonic and WW2 camps and interact with the soldiers on Sunday. A number of displays from each group were held throughout the day including the Operation Ladbroke WW2 battle.
AFM Open Day 2nd October 11
The Annual Armed Forces of Malta Open Day was once again held at Luqa Barracks. Malta Command was invited to set up a Living History display, to give a glimpse of what life would have been like for the Maltese soldier during World War 2. The day unfolded to be a pleasant one with many visitors and familiar faces entering our 'camp' to see the largest static display we have ever put up.
The Annual Armed Forces of Malta Open Day was once again held at Luqa Barracks. Malta Command was invited to set up a Living History display, to give a glimpse of what life would have been like for the Maltese soldier during World War 2. The day unfolded to be a pleasant one with many visitors and familiar faces entering our 'camp' to see the largest static display we have ever put up.
MRFM get-together 7th December 11
The Military Re-enactment Federation of Malta's annual get together was held this year at the Castille Hotel in Valletta, enjoying splendid views of the Grand Harbour. A true feeling of comradeship was felt by all members of the re-enactment groups present. Towards the end of the evening MRFM's President, Dr. Paul Soler, conveyed his wishes for the festive season, followed by the announcement that the sum of EUR 8650 was collected for charity at the Verdala Multi Period Camp, to which there was a loud round of applause.
The Military Re-enactment Federation of Malta's annual get together was held this year at the Castille Hotel in Valletta, enjoying splendid views of the Grand Harbour. A true feeling of comradeship was felt by all members of the re-enactment groups present. Towards the end of the evening MRFM's President, Dr. Paul Soler, conveyed his wishes for the festive season, followed by the announcement that the sum of EUR 8650 was collected for charity at the Verdala Multi Period Camp, to which there was a loud round of applause.
WW2RGM Christmas Dinner 10th December 11
As Malta Command celebrated its 5th Anniversary this year, we wanted to end the year in style. Therefore we invited KampfGruppe Sud to join us for an evening of delicious food and drink prepared by our talented cooks Donald and Simone. The venue chosen was the Red Tower , Mellieha, the theme mid-1943 embattled Sicily , a captured castle in British hands. As the evening was going to be a long one, we all slept over waking up to a beautiful sunny morning admiring the picturesque views of the surrounding area. Being our last meeting of the year we were all very proud to say “What a fruitful year it was!“
As Malta Command celebrated its 5th Anniversary this year, we wanted to end the year in style. Therefore we invited KampfGruppe Sud to join us for an evening of delicious food and drink prepared by our talented cooks Donald and Simone. The venue chosen was the Red Tower , Mellieha, the theme mid-1943 embattled Sicily , a captured castle in British hands. As the evening was going to be a long one, we all slept over waking up to a beautiful sunny morning admiring the picturesque views of the surrounding area. Being our last meeting of the year we were all very proud to say “What a fruitful year it was!“
