Have you tried to approach the organizers as an exhibitor? I also do clandestine comms and at a local WW2 weekend I contacted the people and requested space. I was given an area and set up a one man display. My focus was SOE & OSS comms and codes and displayed several sets used by both.

Bruce   M0SOE

On 24/09/2025 18:48, Mark K3MSB wrote:
Hi Matt

Sorry to hear of your experiences.   I will make some inquiries and see if I can help you.

Mark K3MSB

On Tue, Sep 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM Matthew Halsey <[email protected]> wrote:
I am beyond frustrated with most of the shows around me, including Eisenhower.
I am a one man band with an SOE display, including an original suitcase spy radio.
I cannot get much, if any, interest from folks in the US for a display as I am not associated with any recognized organization.
Well, yes that was the way that SOE operated!

I have also tried joining a French Resistance group but, despite their acknowledgement of what I can bring to the group, I have still yet to be invited to any events for over a year.

It would have been nice to operate a CW contact using your gear and mine.
I also have a working HRO which I could set up as the UK base.

Sorry for the rant.  I am passionate about SOE and educating folks on their critical and highly risky role in WW2, but I just cant seem to get any opportunity to share with the public.

Matt