The Battle of Square D
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WELCOME WELCOME
Prepare for an adventure-packed day as you dive into the excitement and creativity that Mil-D-Con has to offer! Whether you're a seasoned con-goer or this is your first time, this Guide is your ultimate companion to explore everything we have in store. From our special celebrity guest, the incredible Mark Williams, to a myriad of thrilling activities, there's something here for everyone.
Be sure to check out the Battle of Square D, a comic strip specially commissioned by 100 FSS Marketing’s own Bruce Richardson. Based on mysterious Cold War-era events at the Tri-Base area, it's a gripping story inspired by the Lakenheath England Radar-Visual UFO Case of 1956. Blending local lore with a healthy dose of poetic license, the tale continues with a modern twist as our heroes face off against villains bent on stealing our beloved Square D!
Let the adventure begin!
With maps, event details, and everything you need at your fingertips, we hope this Guide leads you to every corner of Mil-D-Con’s spectacular offerings. Enjoy the fun, the fandom, and the stories as you dive headfirst into this year’s unforgettable event!
Major
Mr.
Kimberly Porath-Oxley: Marketing Director
Bruce Richardson: Visual Information Specialist
Hugh Canavan: Sponsorship & Advertising Coordinator
THANK YOU TO THE SPONSORS OF
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The Battle of Square D
August 13th, 1956 - on a pleasant evening at RAF Lakenheath...
“Do you have any targets traveling 4,000 mph on your scopes?”
RAF Waterbeach scramble a de Havilland Venom to investigate...
Your target is a mile and a half dead ahead!
Where did he go?
I’ll try to shake it!
Roger, I’ve got my guns locked on!
It’s behind you!!!
I’ve done everything i can! I need assistance! It’s gone!
Jane, honey I’m coming home!
Oh wait, leave me alone for 5 minutes I’ve got trouble!
Sgt Paul Meyer takes off unauthorized aiming to fly home to his wife in Virginia.
Sgt Paul Meyer was not seen again.
What shall we go to see first?
Wow what is that? Let’s go and see!
MIL-D-CON are taking it to another level this year!
Wow!
A unidentified aircraft makes an emergency landing...
It is Sgt Paul Meyer! and he has barely aged a day!
Squadron Commanders gather for an emergency meeting....
They are coming! You must act!
Lights start apprearing across the sky!
I stole one of the aliens ships and returned to warn you!
Turn to page 19 for part two...
"WITH
DESIGN A FINAL COMPETITION COMPETITION DESIGN A FINAL
GREAT POWER COMES GREAT CREATIVITY!"
Grab your pens, pencils, paints, or digital tools and design the baddest boss ever. Will your creation be a monstrous beast, a fearsome machine, or a chaotic sorcerer? Add in powerful magic, high-tech weapons, and unique armor - the more creative, the better!
Prizes will be awarded to winners and runner-ups in three categories. 4 – 10 year olds // 11 – 17 year olds // 18 years & older
Submit your final boss by Friday, October 10, 2025. Your entry must include your name and age. You can submit it in person at the MIL-D-CON Artist Alley or by emailing a scan or photo to MILDCON.100FSS@gmail.com
Download the template or pick up a copy from the Bob Hope Community Center.
Step into a world of games, battles, and imagination! Whether you’re rolling dice, shuffling decks, racing for glory, or showing off your painting skills, this all-day gaming celebration has something for everyone. From epic tabletop quests and miniature masterpieces to high-speed Mario Kart races and Street Fighter showdowns, join fellow fans for a day packed with competition, creativity, and community.
Magic: The Gathering Draft
Street Fighter 6 Tournament
Warhammer 40k Tournament
Tabletop Board Game Demos
Dungeons and Dragons One-Shots
Pokemon TCG Trade Event
Miniature Painting Competition
Mario Kart Tournament 10
CosPLAY CONTEST
Saturday, Oct. 4
CATEGORIES
· Children up to 2 year olds // 10:30 am – 10:45 am
· Children 3 – 6 year olds // 10:50 am – 11:05 am
· Children 7 – 12 year olds // 11:10 am – 11:25 am
· Children 13 – 17 year olds // 11:30 am – 11:45 am
· Best costume · 18+ // 11:50 am – 12:05 pm
· Best couples costume // 12:10 pm – 12:25 pm
· Best group costume // 12:30 pm – 12:45 pm
Visit the Sports Bar during your category time slot to show the judges your creation.
Hosted by the RAFM Library.
TRAIN WITH MEMBERS OF THE NABOO TEMPLE AT MIL-D- CON 2025
LOCATED
IN THE GALAXY CLUB BALLROOM
The Battle of Square D
Our sources believe the aircraft was flown by Sgt Paul Meyer - not seen since 1969! Let's go there now live... Hi Roy, any updates?
What do you think is happening here today?
“Breaking NewS! There has been a unidentified aircraft land at RAF Mildenhall”
Thanks Amy, yes I'm here at RAF Mildenhall's biggest event of the year, MIL-D-CON! Rumours are Sgt Meyer has come to warn us of an invasion!
Man it's crazy! There's something new here every year! With all these lights in the sky, maybe the celebrity guest is Elvis returning to planet earth!
No, just robotic models my dear...
This one looks alive?
Grandma...
The Square D Heroes arrive...
We've got this
NorWICH DROIDS
Norwich Droids was formed back in 2020 by Jason Harris when he started taking his newly completed R2-D2 out to events.
In the last 5 years Norwich droids have grown in both members and droids.
They now have over 30 droids from the Starwars Universe from the small LOLA droids all the way up to the Imperial Probe Droid standing at over 9 feet tall. Their driveable Astromechs are always a great hit with the crowds. Their members skill fully build, paint and install electronics to bring them to life.
Not only do they build Star Wars Droids but they also have many costumes and props from other sci-fi franchises such as Ghostbusters. They also have 4 Daleks representing different variations from the 60’s & 70’s through to the newer 2005 version. Find us in the Galaxy Club Ballroom
MARK WILLIAMS
Don’t miss Mark in the Galaxy Club Sports Bar from 1 pm
Mark Williams first achieved widespread recognition in the 1990s as one of the main performers in the BBC sketch comedy programme, The Fast Show. Since then, he has gone on to play many beloved characters in various high-profile films and television shows.
Best known for his role as Arthur Weasley in the world-famous Harry Potter film series. He played the loving father to Harry Potter’s best friend - Ron Weasley - from 2002 until the final film in 2011. Mark Williams has appeared in many other notable films, including 101 Dalmations, The Borrowers, and Stardust where he starred alongside Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfieffer to name but a few.
Mark’s movie credentials are equally as impressive as his TV career. He has appeared in shows like the Red Dwarf and Doctor Who, which has been a significant part of pop culture gaining a widespread cult following. Most famously, his role as the titular character in BBC’s Father Brown continues to be hugely popular. It is broadcast in over 100 countries with the BBC calling the show it’s Number 1 drama of the last decade. In it’s 10th season, Father Brown averaged 2.6 million viewers per episode.
Despite his brilliant career as an actor, Mark’s first love is engineering and history. These passions led him to the non-fiction side of television, allowing him to present a number of documentaries. These include: Mark Williams’ Big Bangs on the history of explosives, Mark Williams on the Rails, Industrial Revelations, and the follow-up series, More Industrial Revelations.
Galaxy Club
BallRoom
First Floor
Retro Arcade
Ground Floor
• Celebrity Q&A
• Norwich Droids
• Jedi & Sith Saber Training
• Artist Alley
• Face Painting
GAME ZONE
• Magic the Gathering
• Pokemon TCG
• Board Games
• Alpha Games Vendor Booth Sports Bar Odyssey Games Booth
Batman Bat Pod
ENTRANCE
SPORTS BAR
• Celebrity Meet & Greet
• Cosplay Contest
• Manga Art Demonstration
Photo & Selfie Zone
We want your feedback!
The American Roadhouse Grill is located inside the Galaxy Club.
Quesadillas
Served with a side of salsa and sour cream.
$6 // CHICKEN: $8.50 // STEAK: $9.50
Crispy Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Fried spicy chicken served in a burger bun and topped with provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato $8.95
*Menu items sold as described. Modifications might be completed with an extra charge.
Chicken Nuggets with Fries! $6.95
Welcome back, live at MIL-D-CON, where it’s all kicking off with rogue robots attacking the guests - and demanding RAF Mildenhall’s Square D.
The Battle of Square D
Our Heroes' deal with the situation inside...
Meanwhile RAF Mildenhall’s Square D is stolen!
An invader uses the Square D to power up and unleashes devastation upon MIL-D-CON
Attacks seem to make the enemy stronger!
Sgt Paul Meyer has an idea and jumps back into the enemy craft he arrived in.
He passes through the force field! heading towards the
boss at maximum speed! Jane, this time I’m coming home!
enemy
Take a stroll through MIL-D-CON's Artists Alley
Don't miss the array of talent featured at RAF Mildenhall's biggest event of the year. Lee Bradley
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Lee Bradley is a UK based freelance illustrator that works within the comics industry. He has worked on a variety of comic book properties including Spider-man, Transformers, Transformers Animated, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Middle Eastern comic book The '99. Along with the Transformers How-to-Draw Guide.
Lee works on all aspects of comic book illustration in various roles from penciler, inker to colourist. He has worked as an illustrator on a variety of different MARVEL products from
Sketch Card series such as Retro MARVEL, MARVELS Greatest Battles, Women of MARVEL, AVENGERS Age of Ultron & the Marvel Masterwork's Card Series. In addition to a vast array of sketch card projects ranging from iconic MARVEL Heroes, Zombie Projects through to popular characters from History. Lee also has had two hit Exhibitions "RETRO MARVEL NOW" & "RETRO KIDS CARTOONS" He also works on Concept Art, Logos, Advertising, and Movie/Television Storyboards.
Lee is a Lucasfilm Accredited Artist.
SONIA LEONG
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Sonia Leong is a comics/manga illustrator and author of drawing guides like *Draw Manga: Complete Skills*. Her debut graphic novel was *Manga Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet*. She has worked on projects such as *Doctor Who*, *Assassin's Creed*, *Domo-kun*, and *Bravest Warriors*. Sonia also illustrates for children's books, fashion, and media. She is the Director of Sweatdrop Studios and is currently working on the *Chronicles of Ciel*, a fantasy light novel series.
MANGA Drawing Demonstration
Sonia will be demonstrating creating dynamic illustrations. Learn insider tips and tricks to enhance your drawing skills. Find Sonia and her work at Artist Alley inside the Galaxy Club Ballroom.
Demonstration: 1 pm - 1:30 pm in the Sports Bar
peterclintonart
Trained traditionally as an illustrator and graphic designer, Darren is the founder and creative director of Hireillo, aka Hire an Illustrator, a community and service for illustrators which was established in 2005. He spends his days (and many evenings too) advising, promoting and helping illustrators find commissions, while guiding them to further their careers and maintain professional standards. JAMIE GRIPPO
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DARREN DI LIETO
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DAVID LEACH
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David's 37-year career as a cartoonist, writer, and editor began as Bob Godfrey's 'ghost artist' for *Henry's Cat* comic strips. He created *Psycho Gran* in 1987 for *Oink!* and worked on titles like *Whizzer & Chips*, *LEGO Adventures*, and *The Toxic Crusaders* for Marvel. After nine years as a freelancer, he joined Marvel UK as an editor in 1993 and later worked for BBC Worldwide, Egmont, and Panini.
Currently Senior Creative Editor at Titan Comics, he oversees titles such as *Blade Runner* and *Rivers of London*. David has also written for *Ren & Stimpy*, *Spider-Man*, and *Wallace and Gromit*. He publishes his own work through Dead Universe Comics, including *Psycho Gran* and *Dinner Ladies From Hell*. Outside of comics, he won *Come Dine With Me* in 2014.
The Empire does what is necessary
THE 501ST UK GARRISON was formed in 2000 and has gone on to become one of the foremost Star Wars costuming groups in the UK. We are a part of the constantly growing 501st Legion, itself the largest costuming organisation in the world.
We are renowned for our high standard ‘movie accurate’ costumes, professionalism and dedication to fundraising for charity. Our goal to be the very best at what we do has been reached and surpassed enabling us to be present at the highest level of Star Wars related events and work with some of the biggest names in the Star Wars industry.
Over the last twenty three years we have attended several thousand events, helping to raise money for a considerable number of charities, bringing joy to many and smiles to countless faces.
