Last weekend saw another successful ‘Wings over Carew’ festival, organised by the Carew Cheriton Control Tower group.

The festival celebrated ‘all things military,’ including a fine display of vintage armed vehicles, ever so popular static Spitfire with a working Merlin engine, and military bands.

On both, Saturday and Sunday morning, there was a short memorial service to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the wars with Deputy Lord Lieutenants of Dyfed having presence on both days. On Saturday, the IMPS motorcycle display team stole the show, with children as young as six-years-old performing to the crowds. Their afternoon show included a a billowing fire jump and a multiple motorcycle combination ‘cross-over’ routine.

On Sunday morning, there was a musical display by the Welsh Horse Yeomanry with eight troop horses and their mascot Taffy, the Shetland pony. Despite the closing weather, the team put on another stunning display for the audience in the afternoon.

Throughout the weekend, there was a packed programme, including performances from the Weston Super Mare Cadet Band, City of Swansea Pipe Band, RAF Cadet Band, the Irish dancers and the Welsh Tommies historical battle re-enactment. Visitors were also able to look around the many stalls and exhibits, including a whole range of model aircraft, ships, tanks and other vehicles, as well as talk to and receive guidance from the emergency services.

The organisers would like to say thank you to the Port of Milford, Valero, CO-OP Community Fund, Shillingford Park, Gardinia, and all other sponsors for their financial support, as well as to the Valero volunteers for their hands-on support during the event. Our special thanks must also go to the local land owners, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Davies, for the use of their field, to all supporters and volunteers who helped make the event a success!

Carew Cheriton Control Tower is a derelict Second World War Air Traffic Control Tower which has been renovated to its original condition by a dedicated group of local people. As a thriving museum, it is frequented by visitors from far and wide including groups of local school children as part of their historical studies. The Control Tower is currently open to the public every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday until the end of September.