In 2015, John bought an original WWII Royal Navy cap, unaware of the adventure it would ignite. His sons quickly persuaded him to purchase a 1937 Bedford MWD after they spotted it at the War and Peace Revival in 2016. With the help of friends, John spent the entire winter restoring the vehicle to working condition and decided to paint it as a Royal Navy Beach Commando (RNBC) vehicle.

Understanding that no wartime vehicle is complete without a proper uniform, John gathered the basics of a WWII uniform. His enthusiasm quickly spread to his sons, and they attended their first shows together. It wasn’t long before others joined them in uniform, and a group began to form.

Since then, the group has collaborated with schools, film and entertainment companies, and attended numerous events across the southeast. The camp has significantly expanded, now boasting two trucks, two motorbikes, ten or eleven tents, complete with stretchers, telephones, beach obstacles, markers, a machine gun nest, and a minefield, plus a myriad of other wartime artifacts. The group's growth and dedication ensure a comprehensive and authentic historical experience at every event they attend.