The RAF Harrowbeer 1940s Weekend is organised by the RAF Harrowbeer Interest Group, with support from the Military Vehicle Trust (Devon MVE) and the WWII Re-Enactment South-West Group. We are also grateful for the help from Yelverton Rotary who run our car parking and to all our sponsors.
Our 2025 1940s Weekend will be on the 16th & 17th August, from 10am to 5pm daily.
If you are on Facebook, you can also visit our dedicated page for the event, alongside our usual RAF Harrowbeer page.
We have an open invitation for WWII re-enactors, history groups, military, vintage and classic vehicle owners to attend our 1940s Weekends. Entry to all is free. Vintage based trade stalls are also invited to attend.
Bookings are now being taken so for all enquiries, please email: info@rafharrowbeer1940s.co.uk
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If you have a Classic Car or Military Vehicle – Classic/Military Vehicle Entry Form
If you are a Renactor, Part of a Renactor/Living History Group or have a Trade/Charity Stall you wish to bring: Entry Form
The RAF Harrowbeer 1940s Weekend commemorates the WWII Airfield that was built on moorland near Yelverton, Devon. At our Remembrance Service, we especially honour the memory of the 72 personnel who lost their lives whilst serving on or from the airfield. Aircrew from many nations flew from Harrowbeer during WWII. As 2025 is the 80th Anniversary of both VE & VJ Day, we will be commemorating both milestones during our 2025 1940s Weekend.
News for 2025: We had planned to have the two aircraft engines from Historic Aero Engines again this year, but we’ve recently heard that the ‘Cheetah’ engine (from an Avro Anson) which visited for the first time in 2023 had suffered a major breakdown and is thus, unavailable. This was sad news to hear as the Cheetah had proved very popular with visitors. We all wish Mike (the owner) all the best in getting the engine running again.
The 1943 ‘Merlin’ engine (from an Avro Lancaster) which visited us this year is coming back again. Once again there will be plenty of opportunity to get up close and ask questions in between runs.
News for 2025: We plan to have an bigger marquee in 2025, with a bigger dance floor. So if you love dancing to 1940s music, then do come along and join in. As before, Buckland Monachorum Drama Group will be running the ‘NAAFI’ stall selling tea and coffee in the marquee.
Please keep checking this page for further information on our 2025 1940s Weekend.
Updated March 2025.