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Preserving our military history
Preserving Playford’s – and South Australia’s – military history is a role the National Military Vehicle Museum and its volunteers take seriously. Located in historic World War II era buildings within the defence precinct of Edinburgh Parks, the museum is home to up to 60 military vehicles. Jeff Pinney from the museum said preserving the vehicles honours the past. “It’s not about glorifying war, but it gives people a better understanding,” Jeff said. “When we use these vehicles on parades, it brings back memories for some people who have operated them. It honours what took place, what happened with these vehicles in operation and it’s another part of the story.” Louise Culpin (pictured) started working at the museum a few years ago and was “hooked” by Australia’s military history. Louise and other volunteers are preparing to roll out the vehicles this spring, with the National Military Vehicle Museum hosting a community event on Sunday, 23 October in recognition of Emergency Services Day. The day aims to acknowledge, support and educate the community on not only the history of emergency services, but the important role our first responders play in the community.
“All of our first responders, both paid and volunteer, do so much for communities,” Louise said. “It would be difficult these days to find someone who has not been touched in some way by an event that’s required the assistance of one of Australia’s wonderful emergency services.” The event will provide plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy with historic vehicles on display, vehicle rides, face-painting, balloon artists, inflatable games, as well as food and drink. The day will also place a focus on support services for veterans, recruitment education and fundraising opportunities.
