In his presentation, Kevin will explain how he is now involved in something called 'Project Fast Dog' - a self-funded project to build a Great War armored vehicle. The aim being to display the vehicle and as before tell the story of her crew, their families and of the people who developed and manufactured the vehicle.
The vehicle is a Medium Mark A 'Whippet' - scratch built by a small team of enthusiasts. It is the worlds only working replica Whippet
This month's Speaker (Kevin Jepson)
A bit about Kevin, born in Sheffield worked for Civil Service, Local Authorities, local FE college and private training providers, mainly connected with assuring the quality of delivery of training for young adults.
He says that the route into Great War history is an oft heard story - via Victor comics, Commando books, Airfix kits, a fascination with history thanks to an amazing history teacher, war gaming, doing battle field tours and exploring family history connections.
Kevin went self employed and worked on a project to establish a Great War commerative living history centre in Belgium. During this time obtained a replica Great War vehicle and attended many events displaying the vehicle and telling the story of the development and use of armoured vehicles 1916 onwards.
Also worked as 'historical vehicle advisor/supplier' to a number of film and TV productions - Our World War, Wonder Woman, Transformers 5 - The Last Knight (I kid you not).