Why did the Royal Navy stop the field gun competition?
In 1992, the services decided that they could no longer free the 2,500 personnel needed to run the show for its traditional three weeks and the tournament was cut to a fortnight, stripping it of financial viability.
What was the military show at Earls Court?
Royal Tournament
The Royal Tournament was the world’s largest military tattoo and pageant, held by the British Armed Forces annually between 1880 and 1999. The venue was originally the Royal Agricultural Hall and latterly the Earls Court Exhibition Centre.
What year did the Royal Tournament end?
Towards the end ticket sales were insufficient to cover costs; the 1998 Royal Tournament made a loss. On Monday 2 August 1999 the Royal Tournament closed for the final time to reduce military costs, following the 1998 Strategic Defence Review.
Where was the Royal Tournament held in London?
Earl’s Court, London
an event held every year at Earl’s Court, London, in which teams from the British army, navy and air force showed their skill in various physical exercises, displays of motorcycle riding, etc.
When was the last Royal Navy Field Gun competition?
The Interport Field Gun competition was established in 1907 and was a highlight of the Royal Tournament until the Last Run in 1999. Information on the period 1908 to 1922 is scanty but it seems that apart from the periods of war the Brickwood Trophy was competed for each year.
Where is the Royal Tournament?
In 1980, The Tournament celebrated its centenary. The programme for the Centenary Tournament included; Musical Drive by the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery, Combined Services Physical Training Display, The Services Motor-Cycle Competition, The Kenya Army Band and Dancers and the Royal Air Force Police Dog Display.
Where is the Military Tattoo in London?
The London Military Tattoo is at BBC Broadcasting House, London W1A 1AA.
Where is the Military Tattoo held in London?
THE ROYAL TOURNAMENT ANNUAL MILITARY TATTOO EVENT AT EARL’S COURT EXHIBITION CENTRE IN LONDON.
How much does a field gun weigh?
The guns are raced from the start position down the sides of the arena and manhandled over a five foot wall. Wooden spars weighing 170lb are erected and wires rigged across the 28 foot chasm.
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