Roger Martin captured some of the farm jeep events at last weekend’s Willys Jeep Rally at Hueston Woods State Park in south west Ohio.

Roger writes, These were taken at Green Pasture Farms,owned by John and Phyllis Ittel. Many of the working Jeeps are theirs. Rick Riley (one of the event organizers owns the backhoe w/blade and others).

The Ittel’s Jeeps have a license plate with their names. The first is John’s Jeep using a post hole digger:

A 3 point hitch w/scoop and a green hydraulic pump is running on John’s red CJ-3B:

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Scott drove his 1951 M-38 in Elmer, New Jersey’s, memorial parade. He was accompanied by his father – Sam Walker, son – Andy Walker and daughter – Jessie Walker. Of all places, he visits Pasco regularly, so we hope to meet in person soon.

Bob Christy posted these on Facebook. There’s some more over there for folks that haven’t seen them. Thanks for sharing Bob.

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Nicolas filed this report from the 2015 WWII Re-enactment in Elkhart, Indiana.

He writes, I wanted to share with ewillys the event I went to this weekend. It was hosted in Elkhart, Indiana. Everyone was very nice to talk to and quite knowledgeable about every question I had to ask. The Jeeps guys have me convinced I need to join the group!

The Willys MB I’m standing next to has a very unique story, the guy who bought it had to go through an interview before the seller would let it go. The steel soldier landed on the beaches of Normandy, and later the Battle of the Bulge. The driver had it shipped back home where his father would pick it up. It was completely original (aside from the tires and paint) and was loaded with everything it went to war with. In order to be eligeable to purchase it, the owner agreed he would use it in reenactments and continue to tell it’s story.

In the pictures of the MB with the front ammo box, there is indeed an airplane flying above! I even got to ride around the camps in the slat grille.

Some additional photos:

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Bob spotted this wagon at the Wisconsin Dells’ Automation Show. After a little searching I realized it was the same wagon we’d photographed at the 2013 Willys Midwest Reunion.

James’ daughter took these photos of London’s 70th Anniversary of VE Day. She drives the family’s 1948 CJ-2A, so she knows a thing or two about jeeps.

Willys America will be hosting its open house July 11, 2015. I hear it’s a great time with lots of jeeps.

Joe Sicenavage was kind enough to share these photos. He writes, Here’s a look at the Fort Miles, DE motorpool during a re-enactment event Saturday.  This garrison was home to the 261st Coast Artillery Corps beginning in WWII and is located within the Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware.

Don’t forget the MVCC swap meet this weekend in Lodi!

http://www.mvccnews.net/event_pages/tower_park/tower_park_spring.htm

Lots of parts & and lots of vehicles. Parts for WWII Willys MB’s, Ford GWP”S, M151, Dodge WC trucks, tanks, half track’s etc.

Held at:
The Stockton Delta KOA Campground (Tower Park)
14900 W. Hwy 12 ( 5 miles west of Hwy 5 )
Lodi, Ca 95242″

Rick wanted everyone to know that the Willys Jeep Rally will take place at Hueston Woods State Park in College Corner, Ohio on May 29 & 30, 2015.

Learn more here: http://www.mw-willysjeep.com/hueston-woods.aspx