How to join and what to expect

You can join by contacting us via the contact page. If you have any questions about joining or you'd just like more information you can also use the contact page.

Once you've joined you become a fully fledged member and can start re-enacting. You can attend any of the events we do, both private battles and public shows, as well as gain access to our members area and busy online forum.

Some of the group at a training event 2008

Here are a few Q&A that may help you before joining

Q: What will it cost?
It can be an expensive hobby when you first start buying your kit, but once you have it should last a life time. We don't expect you purchase all your gear at once, we can lend out gear to new members for a few events until you have the bare essentials. The cost of a private battle is usually £50 - £85 for the weekend including the entrance fee and weapon hire, public events are free to re-enactors.

Q: How old do I have to be to join?
You should be at least 17 years old, have a responsible attitude and be fairly physically fit. There is no maximum age but do take into account that you can be climbing and walking a good few miles over a weekend, carrying your equipment including your ammunition and weapon.

Q: What will my first event be like?
If you've never done re-enactment before, it can seem quite daunting taking that first step and attending your first event, but we try to make people feel welcome and will readily give help and advice on any part of this hobby. We are a friendly unit dedicated to re-enacting Fallschirmjager, who come together to have some fun and talk about our hobby.

Gefreiter Bergmann wins his EK2, December 2007

 

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other groups, they may also include past and present members of FJR6.
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