Posted on 23rd July 2012

The Tank Museum & the Dorset Military Vehicle Trust present a new event for 2012.

It will also be the last opportunity to see Tiger 131 in action this year, as The Tank Museum stages a special display of World War Two tanks.

The Wartime military vehicle show will allow visitors to see a fantastic collection of military vehicles privately owned by members of the Military Vehicle Trust (MVT).

The MVT are a group of military vehicle enthusiasts, who privately look after and restore a range of ex-military machines from jeeps and trucks, to motorbikes and armoured vehicles. With over 7,000 members across the country, there will be a range of these vehicles on display in the Museum’s grounds primarily from Dorset based members.

With a host of activities for all the family taking place inside the Museum, the Wartime Military Vehicle Show is a great excuse to make a return visit – as annual pass holders are to be admitted FREE!

PROGRAMME*:

10.30am: World War Two Soldiers Talk
Learn about the weapons and equipment carried by British soldiers from Dunkirk to D Day.

11.00am: Military Vehicle Tour
A tour highlighting the gems in our collection of World War Two vehicles.

11.30am: Home Guard Talk
How the real `Dad's Army`did their bit.

12.45pm – 1.15pm: MVT World War Two Military Vehicle Display
A parade of visiting, privately owned vehicles dating from the World War Two era.

12.00pm – 12.30pm: Meet The Crew of Tiger 131
An opportunity to get up close to Tiger 131 and meet the crew.

1.30pm – 2.00pm: Tiger Tank Action Display
See a variety of World War Two tanks in action in a display staring Tiger 131.
Also featuring: Matilda I, Matilda II, Valentine, T34/85, Sherman, Comet, Centurion and Leopard II

2.30pm: World War Two Soldiers Talk
Learn about the weapons and equipment carried by British soldiers from Dunkirk to D Day.

2.45pm – 5.00pm: Meet The Crew of Tiger 131
An opportunity to get up close to Tiger 131 and meet the crew.

4.00pm – 4.30pm: MVT Post & Cold War Military Vehicle Display
A parade of visiting, privately owned vehicles dating from the Post War years.

PLUS:
• Free children’s activities, talks & tours.
• Armoured vehicle rides (extra charge applies)
• Try your hand at driving a Mini-Tank (extra charge applies)

_{*Please note: This programme and the vehicles listed within it are subject to operational considerations and mechanical reliability. The Tank Museum reserves the right to change or modify the programme as circumstances dictate.}

TICKET PRICE:

• Normal admission applies.
• *MVT Membership card holders qualify for the Museum's Group Admission rate for this event.

^{Note: This public event is being held alongside the premium ticket only Tiger Day.}

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