Today is the 100th anniversary of the landing at
Gallipoli in the First World War. An event that had wide ranging repercussions and shaped the future development of three countries (Australia, New Zealand and modern Turkey). There are a number of commemorative activities going on here and yesterday we were treated to a
parade of restored vintage and reproduction vehicles.
First up was a detachment of mounted cavalry.
Followed by two lads charged with clearing up after the horses!
No parade in New Zealand is complete without a
Scottish Pipe Band. This one is from Scots College.
Following on came a procession of motorised transport, mainly from Peter Jackson's collection.
There were a number of machines blowing poppies into the air.
This bus has the mayor and other dignitaries on it.
Two tanks were parked on Taranaki Street. I got quite a shock seeing them as I walked into work in the morning..
Finally a flypast of three biplanes.
There are some more pictures and a video in this
news report.
