THE 44th annual Swim-In and Military Vehicle Gathering, the largest in the southern hemisphere, will be held in Corowa from March 11 to 17.

Presented by the Khaki Vehicle Enthusiasts Incorporated (KVE), the theme for this year's event is Year of the Blitz, celebrating the iconic wartime Blitz trucks built by Chevrolet and Ford.

As well as the Blitz vehicles, all other kinds of ex-military vehicles will be taking part, from motorcycles to trucks and armour.

Spectators are welcome to visit the Ball Park Caravan Park where the majority of participants camp for the duration of the event.

KVE secretary Jan Thompson said veterans and vehicles are invited to gather at the Corowa RSL on Thursday, March 16 from 11am until 2pm, where there will be a display of restored vehicles used by the Australian armed forces over the years in the carpark.

"All ex-service veterans and personnel are invited along to be reunited with vehicles they may well have driven or rode in, with a military band from Kapooka also performing for the occasion," she said.

On Saturday, March 16 there will be a parade followed by a static display of all the participating vehicles at Corowa Showgrounds, along with a photo shoot and swap meet.

Vehicles will line up at Bangerang Park from 7.30am, with the parade to the Corowa Showgrounds to begin at 9am, heading down Sanger Street, and spectators are encouraged to line the streets.

For more information visit www.corowaswim-in.org.