CONVOY OF REMEMBRANCE 1945–2010
Welcome to registration page of traditional, now 20th year of CONVOY OF REMEMBRANCE 1945, whose tradition begun with arrival of historical convoy of legendary jeeps to Pilsner square on 6. 5. 1990. This day was unique not only for reason that it was 45th anniversary of Czechoslovakia liberation from fascist regime, it was unique because we could freely remember after 42 years of communist darkness, that the southwest Bohemia has been liberated by US Army and not Russian Red Army. It was a day when Pilsner spontaneously, probably as in May 1945, celebrated its newly gained FREEDOM. And there was a reason to celebrate, because freedom gained in May 1945 by the defeat of Nazism, was replaced quickly in February 1948 by new totality, this time the communist one.
Jeeps arrived to Pilsner square on the 6. 5. 1990, driven by our brave friends, who despite many troubles and unlawfulness of communist oppression, managed to keep American military jeep. Let’s remind us through 20th year of CONVOY OF REMEMBRANCE 1945 not only the 65th anniversary of southwest Bohemia liberation by US Army, but also personal bravery of people who always remembered, who really drove the Nazis out from Pilsner in May 1945. Let’s remind us also that our Military Car Club Pilsen celebrates this year the 20th anniversary of its founding.
I think we have something to celebrate, so let me invite you on behalf of Military Car Club Pilsen to participate on traditional 20th radial ride
CONVOY OF REMEMBRANCE 1945–2010
Organization instructions
Convoy event date: from 30.4.2010 to 4.5.2010
- Person willing to participate in CONVOY OF REMEMBRANCE 1945–2010 must fill in and send the registration list placed on this web page to the Military Car Club Pilsen address.
- To join the convoy can only:
- military historical vehicles made before 1945 in US, Canada and Great Britain. An exception is made on historical vehicles made in US before 1975 (all vehicles must be in military colours).
- Historic uniforms and clothing based on 1940 style is welcomed
- Vehicles made after the May 1945 will be lined at the end of the convoy according the vehicle age. We kindly request convoy participants with vehicles made after the year of 1945 to respect restrictions relevant to parade organization in Pilsner on 2.5.2010.
Registration
- Registration fee for convoy participants is 100 CZK/person 18+ years old.
- Registration of booked participants will take place on 30. 4. 2010 in U.S. Camp.
Accommodation
U.S. Camp
- Tent camp with possibility of building own particular period camps. Civil tents will be situated on reserved place within U.S. Camp.
- U.S. Camp will be habilitated with social facilities (WC, showers) and military restaurant (beer, food).
- There is a security supervision arranged in the camp but organizer cannot be made responsible for any personal things stored in place by participants.
Hotel, pension, guest-house
- We have placed a recommendation link on our webpage where you can find suitable accommodation in hotels, pensions or guest-house. Each participant will arrange its own accommodation individually and independently of organizer.
- Convoy participant will always turn up to U.S. Camp according to program.
Security and organization instructions
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For all historical military vehicles drivers
On arrival in camp, it is necessary to register your vehicle properly. Registration place will be at the main gate of the camp. Your vehicle will be marked with a sticker that is affixed on the front screen of the vehicle.
It is necessary to respect the instructions for parking in the U.S. Camp and for rides CONVOY OF REMEMBRANCE and CONVOY OF LIBERTY.
Vehicles not eligible for traffic on the road will not participate in the rides CONVOY OF REMEMBRANCE nor CONVOY OF LIBERTY.
Vehicles not wheeled or not fitted with rubber tracks will be exhibit only at selected locations and will not participate in the rides. Owners of these vehicles are responsible for any damages caused by movement of these vehicles.
When moving inside the U.S. Camp and by the rides CONVOY OF REMEMBRANCE and CONVOY OF LIBERTY you are supposed to respect the instructions of Military Police which will be marked with armband (MP).
Participant passes
After his arrival and registration each participant will receive a personal pass (an armband which will be controlled by the organizers) and information about the event. This pass is always to be worn attached to the hand. The participation fee per adult (over 18 yrs) is CZK 150.
Arrival and departure of participants
You can arrive to the camp since 9 am 29/04/2010. End of the event will be 05/05/2010 in the morning. If you have a booking, report that at registration place to avoid any complications and to be checked quickly.
Fuel
The nearest gas station is on Route 627 – EKO Litice, Klatovská 507. Distance from the camp is about 1 km. Opening hours: 5:30–20:30
Dogs
Dogs are allowed at this event only on a leash and you must clean after them.
Speed limit
Observe traffic regulations. The maximum speed limit in the camp is 10 km/hr. Overtaking is not allowed in the convoy. Let enough free space between cars and follow the instructions of the organizers. Signed vehicles (eg. Military Police etc.) have priority – respect this and allow them to overtake. Permitted alcohol level is 0.00 per mil!. Police will do random checks.
Guns, fireworks and fireplace
Weapons on vehicles and personal weapons must be safely secured and used in accordance with the law on possession of firearms. Fireworks can be make only by persons in charge and under the supervision of the organizers. Fires can be make only on the marked places. Fire extinguishers are at the reception.
Uniforms
Uniforms from WW2 period are welcome at the event. Neither Nazi uniforms and symbols nor symbols promoting communism won't be accepted!
Parking
Parking of civilian vehicles will be allowed on a different parking place. Each participant will be able to park his vehicles just beside his tent. At night secure your vehicles properly. Civilian vehicles won't be allowed to move over the U.S. Camp.
First Aid
First aid tent will be located at the main reception (registration place). This place will be marked with red cross. In case of absence of the responsible person there is a an emergency phone number you can call if necessary. Responsible persons are Vlasta Jouzová (+420 723 927 970) a Radka Celundová (+420 724 690 712).
Emergency calls:
Rescue Service: 112, 155
Police: 158
Firemen: 150
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This camp is a private land so behave accordingly to this and respect our and camping rules.
Organization of CONVOY OF LIBERTY 2nd May 2010
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Cautions:
Only vehicles capable of running on roads can participate the convoy. Vehicles must be wheeled, tracked vehicles must be fitted with rubber tracks. Vehicles with steel tracks are not permitted!
The driver of the vehicle is supposed not to be under the influence of alcohol or other psychotropic substances!
Only registered vehicles will be included to the convoys!
Ordering of the vehicles
Ordering of the vehicles will be in Sukova street according to the times and the description below. Participants are required to keep enough free space for integrated rescue system.
Arrival to Sukova street
- MCCP 9:00 direction from the motor show Porsche
- Czechoslovakia Armored Brigade (Higins) 9:45 street: U Letiště
- 16th Armored Division (Miki) 10:00 from Klatovská street
- 3rd Army club 10:00 street U Letiště
- U.S. veterans 10:45 from Klatovská street
Start and movement of convoys
Tracked vehicles cannot go over the sliding rails! Start at 11 am. The convoy is leaving in this order:
- 16th Armored division
- U.S. veterans
- MCCP
- Czechoslovakia Armored Brigade
- 3rd Army club
- 2nd Cavalry US Army
- Czech Army
Entering Klatovská street
- Míru square – Dobrovského: convoy runs in 1 lane on the right.
- Stehlíkova – Pětatřicátníků park: divided into 2 lanes. The second one speeds up and goes in a parallel with the first one.
- When turn to Jízdecká street the first allows the second to get back to the first lane using zigzag system, then the convoy goes again in one lane to the square of Republic.
Arrival of the convoy
Everybody goes to Jízdecká street and then leaves:
To Peklo (smooth turn to Jízdecká street):
- 3rd Army Club
- 2nd Cavalry
- 2× Sherman
On the square of Republic (Jízdecká – Tyršova – 5. května park – Dominikánská – square of Republic):
- 16th Armored division
- MCCP
Dřevěná street (Jízdecká – Tyršova – Fugnerova – Pražská – Dřevěná – nám. Republiky):
- U.S. veterans – continue from Dřevěná street in front of the church of Saint Bartholomew
- Czechoslovakia Armored Brigade
Parking on square of Republic according the plans which you received.
Departure of the convoy from square of Republic
- 13:05 – 16th Armored division
- 13:10 – Czechoslovakia Armored Brigade (after the last car from 16th Armored Division)
- 13:15 – MCCP including vehicles for U.S. veterans (after the last car of the Czechoslovakia Armored Brigade)
Buffet in U.S. Camp
Download the bill of fare