I dona€ t know about you, but I always viewed the War & Peace Show at Beltring as the epicentre of both the show calendar and the UK military-vehicle scene in general. Since this issue of CMV is published a few days before its replacement (for want of a better word), The War & Peace Revival, Ia€ m about to find out whether that remains the case. Ia€ ve no reason to think that W&PR wona€ t seamlessly take over the W&P mantle, but what do I know? Well, one thing I do know is that this month sees another cracking issue filled with the usual huge variety of subjects. The CMP heavy utility has always been a bit of a favourite of mine and Ia€ ve been meaning to feature Rick Curtisa€ s wireless version for some time. Hea€ s had it donkeya€ s years although it looks like it was restored last winter, probably because it doesna€ t see the light of the show arena as much as his turretless M5A1. Ia€ m not quite such a fan of the Land Rover (you cana€ t like everything equally can you?) but I couldna€ t resist the trio of ex-British Army Landies that members of the Ulster Military Vehicle Club brought over to last yeara€ s W&P. I held the piece over for a few months because of the unrest in Belfast earlier this year, something which illustrates that MV enthusiasts in Ulster have considerations that the rest of us need not spare a thought for. Also in this issue is the last episode of Nigel Watsona€ s series The Carrier Story, while Paul Hazella€ s Project ACRT rolls on as he sources a few bits of missing equipment and prepares the body for paint. Fairly obviously, the ACRT wona€ t be at W&PR, but we will; CMV has a stand placed strategically between the grandstand and the arena where youa€ ll find all manner of deals on subscriptions and back numbers. As for me, Ia€ ll be slogging round festooned with cameras as usual. Hope to see you there.